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"As a first-time homebuyer, I was nervous about the entire process. Step by step, Joe made it easy and fun. His expertise in the Columbus real estate market is a tremendous asset. He is highly recommended!" - Nicolette Horan, March 08
"I wanted to say thank you again, so much, for all your hard work. I know that you really put a lot of time into this transaction and I really, really appreciate it. I'm so happy I got the house and it all worked out and I just wanted to say thanks again, you did a great job and i really appreciate it. I will put that on the survey when they send it to me.
If there is ever anything I can do for you, please don't hesitate to give me a call. I will refer every single person I know to you. I'm going to go get my dog and we're going to sit on the floor of our new house and have a glass of champaign. Thanks a lot Joe" -- Michael Mamp, Feb 08
Daily Mortgage Updates & Tips
April 25th, 2008 categories: Mortgage/Finance
Today’s Rate: 6.000% 30 years or 15 years at 5.625%*
When it comes to buying a Columbus homes, I find many people are very uncertain about the mortgage end of the process. Not just first time buyers either, but move-up buyers and experienced sellers. For good reason too, getting a mortgage isn’t too terribly difficult of a process, but when qualifications change at least weekly, along with interest rates and available programs, it’s hard to feel secure walking into a lender.
My expertise is in real estate — helping people buy and sell homes in Columbus’ best neighborhoods From the Short North to Worthington to Grandview to Bexley to German Village. I know a lot about obtaining a mortgage but I’m not the expert in that catagory so I rely on my network of lenders who have proven themselves to my clients over the years.
Because rates do change daily, I thought it’d fun to have either a post or a box on the sidebar with the day’s rate and the reason for any changes on the rate that day along with a tip or tidbit related to mortgages.
Here is today’s tip from Steve Wagner of Arlington Bank: Today’s Mortgage Tip: One big difference in going from renting to owning is that you will miss a mo
*Based on close in 30 days, $100K thru $417K loan, 720+ credit scores, escrow, 95% LTV or better
Genuine Chris Johnson
April 27th, 2008
Joe-
good post. MAKE sure you get your APR on there. There are idiots trolling mortgage sites reporting this, and it could create fines on a bad day.
~Chris