stimulus home credit: City Wide Open House - 06/08/09 07:10 AM
Mark your calender for Sunday June 14th1-4
Come out to the Open House Extravaganza -Sponsored by the Columbus Board of Realtors.
Homes from $29,900 to over $800K will be held Open for your to view. 
For a complete list of the homes and times CLICK HERE
With home prices increasing and inventories decreasing, here in Central Ohio, now is the time to make the move to your dream home.
For more information on this event or for other real estate help call me at 614-273-6406 or email me at Vanessa.simmons@realliving.com
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stimulus home credit: Ready...Set ....Buy - 05/13/09 12:02 AM
 
 

If you are a first time home buyer and you are sitting on the fence I urge you to jump down and get moving run don't walk to a phone and call a Realtor to get you into your new home.  With record low interest rates and the abundance of down payment programs available in the Columbus Area there are only a few obstacles to keep you from your dream house.
First, know how long you plan to be in the area.  If your job requires you to move frequently and you are unable to commit to an … (2 comments)

stimulus home credit: Three Ways to Roundup a Down Payment for your new Columbus Area Home - 04/26/09 07:47 AM

You have heard it a thousand times...Now is a great time to buy over and over.  You know they are right and you are ready to take the plunge.  Finally you have the right job and your credit is in good shape.  So what is holding your back?  More often than not it is the down payment money. The current Columbus financial market is requiring 3.5% for FHA and 5% for conventional.  It is important to understand that you will need to save money.  However, there are still options out there to assist you with Down Payment.  In this post … (7 comments)

stimulus home credit: Buyer's Remorse regarding Purchase of Your New Home - 04/16/09 04:37 AM

 
 
Having buyer's remorse is quite natural for many folks and often shows up in a variety of places including purchasing a home. The anxiety of committing to a mortgage long term for a family home or even investment property can be unnerving and sometimes even downright frightening.  Although a little concern is to be expected it is imperative to that you not let fear cripple you into not taking action.  Taking no action can not only lead to your missing out on that "perfect" property, you have been looking for,  it could cause you to miss out on … (5 comments)

stimulus home credit: Affordable Housing Super Sunday Open House - 04/06/09 08:57 AM
Mark Your Calendar-Affordable Housing Super Sunday Open House
Affordable Housing Super Sunday Open House will occur Sunday April 19th, 2009.
This event is sponsored by the Columbus Board of Realtors and will feature over 200 affordably priced ($125,000) homes all over the central Ohio area.  If you spot by to visit any participation home on 4/19/2009 you can register to win one of the following exciting prizes:
Whirlpool Stainless Steel Smooth Top  Electric Range & 25 cu ft Side-by-Side                    Refrigerator with water & ice Dispenser courtesy Dominion Homes & WhirlpoolWii Gaming Systems courtesy Perma View(ANDERSON Replacement Windows) &                                 Tim Moffitt & Nancy Garrabrant, … (7 comments)

stimulus home credit: New Construction Still Requires Attention - 03/30/09 12:26 AM

 
With the recent rise in new constructions it is a great time to review some new construction basics regarding warranty.  Contractor Problems are one of the largest numbers of complaints received by the Better Business Bureau.  These types of stats makes it important that you are knowledgeable and informed about how to insure that your Columbus area home remains the dream that you fell in love with, and does not become your worst nightmare.  Listed below are a few things to pay attention to in order to make sure your contractor doesn't end up as your complaint:
 
Understand … (7 comments)

stimulus home credit: Why the Stimulus Makes this a Fantastic Time to buy Real Estate - 03/27/09 12:00 AM

There are great incentives for first-time Columbus area real estate buyers. Big tax incentives and money put into the banking and financing industries to give buyers more availability to loans makes now the best time to move when looking for a home. This environment won't last-exactly. Some of the elements put in place are geared toward a strong future for the housing market, but many of the advantages are only good for now.
Tax Relief
First-time Columbus Area real estate buyers, meaning those who have not owned a home in the past three years, are eligible for a big tax … (4 comments)