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Will The Columbus Housing Market be worse in 2010 than it was in 2009?

Robert Hahn wrote an article that appeared on Inman News recently that was ripe with 2010 predictions regarding the state of Real Estate in the country. It is a good read and I liked his take on many of the subjects.  Aside from mentioning the Jets not going to the Super Bowl, Hahn predicted that [...]

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One of my listings was featured on the Today Show this morning

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Sometimes, having a Realtor with a stellar web presence pays off.  While it probably won’t create a sale, and despite the objections regarding the color of the dining room and the potential addition of an eat-in table in the kitchen, today’s airing of my listing at 1224 Fair [...]

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Finally Official! Columbus Home Buyers and Sellers can take advantage of Extended Tax Credit

This afternoon President Obama signed the bill into law that will extend the $8,000 homebuyer tax credit to contracts signed by April 30 and closed by June 30.
I’m surprised that they left the two month window but I think it’s very smart. Still, even if it were this week, I would not try to [...]

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thoughts on German Village Homes 4 Sale

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city center demolition creates

Interesting new site lines

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Columbus City Schools Update – Closings – Awards – Annual Report

The idea of school closings can terrify a community.  Many local neighborhood schools in the City of Columbus, however, are experiencing declining attendance.  No community wants to see a giant unused building in the middle of it where a school used to reside but the bright side here is that the district has a plan. [...]

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Real Estate Market Updates for Your Favorite Columbus Neighborhood

This is where you can find an update on what is happening in real estate in your favorite Columbus Neighborhood…
Clintonville
Greater Short North including Harrison West, Italian Village and Victorian Village
German Village and Brewery District
Schumacher Place and Merion Village
Greater Olde Towne East
Grandview Hieghts and Marblecliff

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Third Thursday Open Houses coming to an (seasonal) end Next Week

A few years ago many Columbus Neighborhoods enjoyed “Third Thursday” open houses.  Us local Columbus Realtor types had an idea that home buyers would like an alternative to open houses being held only on Sunday.
It worked, but it didn’t work well in some locations. For example,the idea never really took off in Clintonville and Midtown [...]

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Sidewalks. Do they add value? Whose responsibility are sidewalks?

I’ve found that sidewalks tend to be a value added feature for buyers looking at Columbus Homes for sale. Most of my buyers buy homes inside of I-270 and most of my buyers prefer to have sidewalks for ease of travel when walking around the  neighborhood, for a safe place to meet and greet neighbors, [...]

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