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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 'Real Estate News' Category
What is FIRPTA? The Foreign Investment Real Property Tax Act
May 16th, 2008 categories: Real Estate News
Another in a series of legal and title information articles by Jonathan Holfinger of Arrow Title….What is FIRPTA? This is an act of the Internal Revenue Code, Section 1445, called the “Foreign Investment Real Property Tax Act”. This Act applies to real estate transfers for property located in the U.S. and Virgin Islands, where the […]
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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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OUCH
April 16th, 2008 categories: Real Estate News
Did you know that Realtors tend to be on the road quite a bit? Houses don’t exist at the office. Aside from the mountains of paperwork, and blogging of course, you’ve gotta to be out of the office to be doing business. I’m really thinking about a much more fuel efficient vehicle. Since I can’t […]
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Olde Towne East homes 1st Quarter Sales
April 11th, 2008 categories: Real Estate News
It’s been a little while since I’ve updated the midtown Columbus statistics. I’ve been waiting for more sales, for the new MLS and now I’m still experiencing growing pains as I try to make the new MLS work for me the way I want it to. There is a bit of a learning curve, but […]
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Is it Possible to Sell an Overly Customized Home in Columbus?
April 7th, 2008 categories: Real Estate News
Let’s say that a while back you found your perfect home. You painstakingly made it your own. I mean Really, Really made it your own.
Maybe you painted the living room ceiling to resemble a Big Top Circus Tent and you used Really Bright Circus colors all over the home because, well, you’ve got a thing […]
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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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The New Columbus Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Goes Live Tomorrow
March 24th, 2008 categories: Real Estate News
I’m very excited that the new Central Ohio MLS from the Columbus Board of Realtors goes live tomorrow. We Realtors have been toying with it for weeks now, trying to get used to a new look and feel. The test driving that I’ve been doing has been flawed by too many features that weren’t yet […]
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