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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
"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
Archive for the 'Mortgage/Finance' Category
COTA’s Smart Communte Program Helps Columbus Home Buyers
June 29th, 2007 categories: For Home Buyers, For Home Sellers, Mortgage/Finance, Real Estate News
Those looking to purchase Columbus Real Estate within 1/4 mile of a bus stop (and, let’s face it, probably darn near half of Columbus Real Estate within I-270 is within 1/4 mile of COTA Bus stop) can receive:
• Down payment assistance• Property tax incentives in specified Columbus neighborhoods• Special financing for specified new homes
Oh, and […]
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Local Mortgage Fraud schemers indicted
June 29th, 2007 categories: Mortgage/Finance, Real Estate News
I heard about this in the morning and the Dispatch article bared it out. The version I heard consisted of police rounding up something like 70 people all around Central Ohio and I thought there could even be some Realtors caught up in this round.
Mortgage Fraud has been prevalent all over Columbus for the last […]
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Is the 2007 Columbus Real Estate Market Doomed?
June 19th, 2007 categories: For Home Buyers, Market Updates, Mortgage/Finance, Real Estate News
Or is it primed to make a comeback? Well, maybe somewhere in between lies the best guess. The first and last thing to always remember when we’re talking about real estate is that IT’S ALL LOCAL.
Who cares if the sky is falling across the country. So what if USA Today, WSJ and the nightly news talk doom […]
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Monday Morning Rant –Sellers–Get on your Realtors to remove snow!
February 19th, 2007 categories: For Home Sellers, Market Updates, Mortgage/Finance, Real Estate News
Yesterday I showed homes for a? few hours in Clintonville to a charming couple looking for their first home.? Luckily, the weather wasn’t too bad and it was not snowing or raining, or sleeting and it really wasn’t that cold.? Trudging through the snow to get to homes was a nightmare though.? […]
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The Avg American Mtg last 4.2 years
September 27th, 2006 categories: For Home Buyers, Mortgage/Finance, Real Estate News
According to Fannie Mae (The Federal National Mortgage Association,) the average American mortgage lasts 4.2 years.
That doesn’t mean that people? move an average of every five years or so, but it does mean that they? sell or refinance every 4.2 years.?
The average American DOES move every Seven years though.? Chances are these […]
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option arms (or) You always have to pay the piper (sometimes)
August 9th, 2006 categories: Mortgage/Finance, Real Estate News
Wednesday, 09 August 2006
I had a wonderful past client call me this morning.? His elderly mother is getting slammed by prescription drug costs and they share a concern over her continued ability to pay her mortgage.? In fact, I got the feeling it’s past that point….
I can hardly think this scenario is uncommon.? […]
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Mortgage Rates fall, Again, A bit, For Now
August 3rd, 2006 categories: Mortgage/Finance, Real Estate News
I don’t pretend to be the Chairman of the Federal Reserve board or have a Masters degree in marketing.I am pretty knowledgeable when it comes to Mortgages and home buying/selling money matters but let’s face it, it’s not my area of expertise.
That’s why I occasionally post things like this. I think it’s important that buyer’s […]
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Have to sell before you buy? Some things to think about . .
May 4th, 2006 categories: For Home Sellers, Mortgage/Finance, Real Estate News
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The daily reporter today had a great article about selling your home and buying your next home and the stress that goes with it.
The way I do things is like this:
Take the sellers out and show them some homes they might like
If they find some they like, chances are they’ll find some when it’s […]
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