Columbus has many nicknames – Cbus, Capital City, Arch City – but maybe we can add Market City to the list. Every corner of the city boasts a fabulous farmers’ market where local vendors sell meats, cheeses, fruits, vegetables and breads alongside crafts, sodas, soaps and so much more. Battelle Plaza Farmers’ Market: (375 N. […]
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Economics 101 – Supply and Demand as it Relates to Housing
As It Relates To Central Ohio’s Housing Market In 1890 English economist Alfred Marshall published his work, Principles of Economics in which he described how both supply and demand interact to determine price. Today, the supply-demand model is one of the fundamental concepts of modern economics. Rather simply the law predicts that the price level […]
New Albany OH Ranked the Best Suburb in America
After examining data on 2,754 municipalities across the country, Business Insider put together a list of America’s 50 best suburbs. They considered suburbs with populations between 5,000 and 100,000 within 40 kilometers of the nearest metropolitan area. They also factored in average commute times, median household income, poverty and crime rates, public-school ratings from GreatSchools.org, […]
When is the Best Time of Year to Buy a Home
Markets Where Home Prices Hit Record Highs… Again
Inventory shortages continue to help home prices break record highs, according to an analysis by Realtor.com®. “Never in history have there been more eyes on fewer homes than today,” says Javier Vivas, Realtor.com’s director of economic research. “The price gains observed in the last days of March tell us the market is on pace to see […]
Columbus Neighborhoods – Short North
The Short North neighborhood in Columbus, OH is a well-known, popular neighborhood centered on the main strip of High Street immediately north of downtown and extending just south of the Ohio State University campus area. It is a highly walkable community filled with restaurants, pubs, shops, art galleries, coffee houses and nightlife. History The name “Short North” traces its roots […]
2013 BIA Parade of Homes – Jerome Village
The 2013 BIA Parade of Homes is slated for June 15-30 in the truly innovative planned community of Jerome Village. With a rich variety of architectural diversity and price points, Jerome Village is located in Jerome Township in southern Union County and within the desirable Dublin City School District. Jerome Village is being developed by […]
Who Pays Back Property Taxes on a Short Sale?
In terms of the back property taxes owed on a home that is sold through a short sale, the bank will typically cover this expense and seller’s should be free and clear of this liability going forward. In most states governmental property taxes convert into a lien on a property as soon as they are […]
PNC Short Sale
PNC Mortgage / National City Short Sales – Getting Started The first step to initiating a short sale with PNC Mortgage / National City is to list the home with a Realtor who specializes in short sales and has significant experience with this lender. Your agent will be critical to the success of your transaction and […]
Citi Mortgage / Financial Short Sale
Citi Mortgage / Citi Financial Short Sales – Getting Started The first step to initiating a short sale with Citi Mortgage / Citi Financial is to list the home with a Realtor who specializes in short sales and has significant experience with this lender. Your agent will be critical to the success of your transaction […]