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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
Get off the Fence Columbus Real Estate Buyers, some Markets are HOT!
May 30th, 2008 categories: Clintonville, Real Estate News
I have two clients looking for their first home in Clintonville. I like the clients very much, we’re having fun looking and they’re finding homes they like in their under $200,000 price range.
The trouble is, they keep going in contract either just before our second showing or as we’re ready to write an offer. The […]
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Buying a home in Columbus? Why Wait? Rates are Great. Really? Are they really great?
May 29th, 2008 categories: Real Estate News
You’ve seen the sign on homes for sale all over Columbus: Why Wait, Rates are Great! Are they great? You know what? They are. In the last 6 days, however, they’ve creeped up about a .5%. Last Friday we were around 5.875%, they went up to 6% earlier this week and held […]
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What’s an Extra $20,000 get you in Columbus?
May 24th, 2008 categories: Real Estate News
That’s a good question and it’s a question that many of my buyer clients consistently wonder. What will an extra 10,20 or 30 thousand get you in a house? The grass is always greener . . . .
First and foremost, know that it’ll cost you about $60/month for every ten thousand dollars you […]
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What is FIRPTA? The Foreign Investment Real Property Tax Act
May 16th, 2008 categories: Real Estate News
Rooting Out the Rotten Tomatoes
By CLAIRE SUDDATH
Workers separate tomatoes at the sprawling Central de Abastos market in Mexico City on June 10
Gregory Bull / AP
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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
Rooting Out the Rotten Tomatoes
By CLAIRE SUDDATH
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Government Rebate Check? Stimulate your Economy - Buy a House
May 9th, 2008 categories: For Home Buyers, Real Estate News
Rooting Out the Rotten Tomatoes
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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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