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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
Archive for the 'For Home Buyers' Category
Is Your Columbus Home Inspector Licensed? The Answer is No
May 13th, 2008 categories: For Home Buyers, For Home Sellers, Real Estate News
In the State of Ohio, there are no regulations requiring the licensing of Home Inspectors. Some are certified by the American Society of Home Inspectors or have a bunch of designations after their name. Many others continually update their knowledge and education regarding home inspecting. Then there is the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors. […]
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Government Rebate Check? Stimulate your Economy - Buy a House
May 9th, 2008 categories: For Home Buyers, Real Estate News
Sounds Silly right? You can’t buy a home for a couple thousand dollars. Or can you? Let’s assume you’re a two parent, three child family. You’ll get something like $2100 in your rebate check ($600 for each adult and $300 for each kid). Maybe you’ve talked to OHFA about purchasing a home and they’ll help […]
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New Listing - 742 Oak Street - Historic-Move in Ready-1710 SqFt
May 5th, 2008 categories: Downtown, For Home Buyers, Olde Towne East
Offered at $207,000 or $121/sqft Exceptional 1,710 square foot historic brick home for sale at the edge of Downtown Columbus and Olde Towne East. This beautiful 2 story is ideally situated minutes from German Village and the Short North with easy access to Interstate 71, 315, 670 and 270.
A former tour home, 742 Oak […]
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Homes for Heroes - a Columbus Area First Time Home Buyer Program
April 1st, 2008 categories: For Home Buyers, Mortgage/Finance
You already know about the Bat Cave & the Fortress of Solitude, but do you know there is a program out there for Ohio’s so called heroes where, if you qualify, you can get some pretty nice rates?
Ohio Heroes work hard every day in critical jobs to make a difference in our lives. The Ohio Housing Finance […]
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Columbus & Franklin County Property Taxes - Deadline to Appeal yours is Soon!
March 30th, 2008 categories: Columbus News, For Home Buyers, For Home Sellers, Real Estate News
Over the last week or so several people have emailed or called about the process for appealing your Columbus property taxes and asking for comps of similar properties in their Columbus Area Neighborhood. At this late date, the important thing to know is that tomorrow is the deadline to appeal your Franklin County Property Taxes […]
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Columbus gets 20 Inches of Snow — And I Show Homes During a Blizzard
March 10th, 2008 categories: Columbus News, For Home Buyers
I often tell people moving to Columbus that it rarely snows here. And when it does, it doesn’t snow very much but Columbusites still freak out and the News still sensationalizes what snow we did get. Well, according to official measurements at the Airport, we got 20 inches of snow Friday and Saturday — the […]
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A Trip to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Weekly Real Estate Auction
January 29th, 2008 categories: Columbus News, For Home Buyers, Real Estate News
Every Friday, the Franklin County Sheriff auctions off foreclosed properties. The owners, for whatever reason, have abandoned their homes and stopped paying the mortgage. Every week many, many homes are on the auction block. Anyone can go and bid on a property. Here is where you can find out which properties may be at the […]
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You Have to Walk Around Your Potential New Columbus Neighborhood to Get a Real Feel
January 26th, 2008 categories: For Home Buyers, Real Estate News
You’ve narrowed down your favorite Columbus Neighborhoods in which you’re considering buying a home. You love spending weekends just driving around those neighborhoods and looking at the architecture, going to open houses, checking the mileage to the school, church and park. Don’t just drive around!
Stop the car and get out and WALK around your […]
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