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Archive for February, 2009
Some Columbus Home Buyers Will See Fee Increases
February 23rd, 2009 categories: For Home Buyers, Market Updates, Mortgage/Finance, Real Estate News
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac plan big fee increases
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are both toughening their credit score and down-payment rules as of April 1.
In response, major lenders are already factoring in the higher fees, which reduces the effectiveness of the stimulus efforts.
Under the new guidelines:
Buyers with down payments of less than 25 percent will [...]
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Feeling Stimulated to Purchase a Columbus area Home?
February 20th, 2009 categories: Bexley, Clintonville, Condos & Lofts, Downtown, For Home Buyers, German Village, Grandview, Market Updates, Mortgage/Finance, Olde Towne East, Real Estate News, Short North
Two Quick Takeaways: It’s only for first time buyers — If you buy before the tax deadline this year, you can qualify for the $8000 NOW
Here is a quick re-cap on the Stimulus Plan and how it relates to Central Ohio home buyers in comparison to last Summer’s Plan:
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Think Your Columbus Area Home is Valued too High? How to Dispute Your Franklin County Property Taxes
February 14th, 2009 categories: Bexley, Clintonville, Columbus News, Condos & Lofts, Downtown, For Home Buyers, For Home Sellers, German Village, Grandview, Market Updates, Mortgage/Finance, Olde Towne East, Real Estate News, Short North
Lately, with so many great deals available, a hot topic of conversation is property taxes. Why are they so much? How can I reduce my Franklin County Property Taxes? If I buy this short sale or foreclosed home at a discount, how do I go about getting my taxes reduced and how long do I [...]
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Wind Storm Woes – Be Sure to do a Drive-by
February 13th, 2009 categories: Columbus News, For Home Buyers, For Home Sellers
In contract to buy a Columbus area home? Make sure you’ve gone by and looked at the house from all angles to be sure that Yesterday’s wind storm didn’t damage the house.
Ditto if you’re selling a home in Columbus and surrounding communities or you just live here period. Walk all the way around your home, get [...]
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What the Stimulus Plan may mean to Buyers of Columbus Homes
February 13th, 2009 categories: For Home Buyers, Market Updates, Mortgage/Finance, Real Estate News
A Quick Update on what I know this morning regarding the stimulus plan and how it may help you if you’re considering buying a Columbus home that is for sale.
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Ohio College Grads Buying Ohio Homes may Be in Line for Free Money
February 11th, 2009 categories: For Home Buyers, Market Updates, Mortgage/Finance, Real Estate News
Republicans in the Ohio Senate have said that a priority over the next 2 years is to introduce legislation that award a grant to Ohio College Grads as incentive to keep the newly-degreed workforce right here in the Buckeye state.
From Jim Siegel at Dispatch Politics, “Senate Bill 5 would create a $2 million annual grant [...]
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Going, Going, Get a Piece of City Center before it’s Gone
February 10th, 2009 categories: About Me?, Columbus News
It’s not Yankee Stadium or the Shoe’s South Bleachers, but it’s a part of what Downtown Columbus has been about since I can remember. When Macy’s left City Center we scored a clothing display rack on wheels that we keep in our foyer and hang our coats on. As little as there is left [...]
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Columbus Area School District Maps now Easily Available
February 9th, 2009 categories: For Home Buyers, Grandview, Real Estate News
While it isn’t the same as answering, “Where is the neighborhood cut-off for my child to attend X elementary school?” these Columbus School and Municipality school maps are nice to check out. Pictured is Grandview’s which people are often unsure of due to the hit and miss nature of the northern boundary. Many people think [...]
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Asbestos – What is the Real Deal on Asbestos in Columbus?
February 7th, 2009 categories: For Home Buyers, For Home Sellers
There are a couple of health related problems that linger in Buyers’ minds when buying homes in Columbus and Central Ohio. One is Radon and my clients know how I feel radon and if you don’t know, I’ll do a post on that soon. The other is Asbestos.
In Columbus, you run into asbestos in two [...]
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