Secluded ranch style home,backs to horsefarm located in the quaint town of Alexandria.  Large sloped lot with a walk out basement.  Large 2 car detached garage and parking area.

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Short sales are a large part of our business and we are effective at getting them done.  If you know someone who is having a problem making their mortgage payments have them get advice on their options before they run out of time.  One can recover in a couple years after selling short, but it's difficult to ever recover after a foreclosure.  Yet, 2/3rds of homeowners experiencing foreclosure never consulted a Realtor, attorney or tax advisor.        

For additional information on short sales or foreclosures give me a call.

Great room with vaulted ceilings, open floor plan with neutral decor.  Master suite with walk-in closet, master bath with dual sinks, jetted tub and separate shower.  Relax on the front porch or the private Paver patio overlooking the wooded preserve.  Close to schools, parks and bike paths.  Be sure to see this pet free, smoke free, kid free home.

Great Investment Opportunity!  Duplex in Sunbury, fully rented.  Gross rents are $15,600 year.  Tent on one side comes close to making the whole PITI payment!  Each side has 2 bedrooms, kitchen, living room, basement.  2 Car detached garage.

Great opportunity in Sunbury.  3 bedroom, 1 bath ranch.  Some of the improvements include concrete drive, roof, furnace and windows.  Increase the value by adding a new kitchen, bath or maybe even a garage.

Well maintained. Over improved ranch style home in Westerville schools!  Lots of updated features.  Beautiful concrete driveway and large block 2 car garage.  Finished basement adds extra square footage.  Fresh paint and new carpet.

M/I Model Home.  This house is decked out!  Never lived in and is priced abut $50k less than building a new one.  The garage is currently an office for the model home.  The garage will be converted and a new driveway installed.  Great opportunity to buy a never lived in home for a great price!

Great little remodeled ranch style home on 2.6 acres in southern Delaware County, nestled among $400-$500k homes.  Finished room in the basement adds extra square footage.  Large storage shed with over head door.  Clean & neat and ready to move in.  Here's a chance to live in the country with a nice house for well under $200,000.  This home has a well but city water is available at the street.

WOW!!  That's a low price!!  Remarkable Ravine Setting!  Few places in Westerville afford the beauty and privacy that this home enjoys.  Located at the end of a cul-de-sac this home has a huge back yard with large mature trees.  Nicely updated with new interior paint and neutral color carpeting.  This home is NOT a short sale or foreclosure!

Hard to find ranch style home in Westerville Schools.  This home has 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths.  This home has a 2 car attached, cathedral ceilings, large master suite with full bath.  You will enjoy the private backyard from the heated Florida Room.

Nicely wooded 2 acre lot in the exclusive Stone's Throw subdivision.  8 lots total, only 3 left.  Only one lot at this price--normally priced at $130,000.  Deed restrictions are 2700 Square Feet Ranch and 3500 square feet 2 story.  Delco water available.  Your plans or builder plans available--Homes built by Joe DeCenzo Custom Homes.

Anyway, if I sold you a house anywhere except Delaware Co I want to apologize and let you know I'm ready to get it on the market right away and sell you a lovely home in Delaware Co.  I'm really concerned about your health!  SO CALL TODAY!

$6500 & $8000 TAX CREDIT UPDATE

New IRS policy states first time buyers and move up buyers who purchase before April 30 need to file IRS Form 5405 (available at www.irs.gov) and the HUD closing statement.  To qualify for the $8000 or $6500 you have to purchase before April 30 and close by June 30.

There is still time. Seriously, call me right away! 

Here’s a little good news today.  Columbus is ranked #2 in the nation as best place to buy real estate.  What Ohio cities are #1 and #3?  Click the link below to find out.  Aren’t you glad you’re a Buckeye? 

Central Ohio real estate experienced a good rebound last year.  2010 looks to match it…at least until the tax credit stimulus money expires in April.  First time buyers still get $8000 and can also qualify for the Ohio Bond program!  Most move-up buyers qualify for $6500 tax credit.  Call me for details.

Thanks to Jeff Lichtenstein of Market Mortgage (614-848-5626) for telling me about this website.  

http://www.housingpredictor.com/predictions.html

Cheri, my lovely wife and manager of RE/MAX Impact shared market stats at our monthly meeting today.  Here’s the scoop.  Number of sales in Columbus MLS compared to last year is down 9.4%.  However, RE/MAX Impact is up 30%!  Number of homes on the market is down 12.2%.  Home prices fell a little in 2009…2.3%.  Home inventory declined from 9.8 to a 6.9 month’s supply.  Our agents have averaged selling $2,400,000 in real estate YTD.  RE/MAX Impact remains the #1 RE/MAX office in our local area and #5 in closed sales out of the 82 offices in the Central and Northern Ohio region! 

Some agents say this is a difficult market…but looks like RE/MAX Impact agents have it figured out!

Had several clients ask this same question this week. 

QUESTION:

 How will the new extended and expanded stimulus affect real estate?

ANSWER:

First, let me reiterate that the $8000 tax credit for first time buyers and the new $6500 tax credit (if you have owned for 5 years) has been approved through April 30, 2010.  It will definitely help as evidenced by the strong number of sales this year.  It will also give an incentive to those who currently own a home, which will help sell homes priced higher than $250,000.  Philosophically, I don’t agree with giving tax money to people to get them to buy things.  It isn’t fair to people who purchased before the incentive program and to those who purchase after it.  However, I’m not raising too much fuss because I benefit greatly by it.  Long story short If you have been wanting to upsize, downsize or move to Florida…you have a 6 month window that will help you get that done.  Will they extend the program beyond April?  Dunno.  I’m not sure they will have the money.  In fact, I’m not sure where they’re getting the money now!

The time to do anything is when you can.  Don’t wait till March or April and hope the government extends the program again.  They can’t continue to do it forever.  Most of the “stars” are aligned now…free money, low interest rates, low home prices, lots of inventory.  As the Buick commercial says, “The only thing missing is You”.  Selling will still take excellent marketing and presentation.  Call me to help with that.