Many people who are struggling to get mortgages are turning to the next best alternative, lease-options. This is a contract that allows renters to lease the property and, at the end of their lease, they have the option to buy the home. Hopeful buyers with poor credit, or minimal reserves are finding the rent-to-own option […]
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Lease-Purchases: An Alternative For Buyers & Sellers
Many people who are struggling to get mortgages are turning to the next best alternative, lease-options. This is a contract that allows renters to lease the property and, at the end of their lease, they have the option to buy the home. Hopeful buyers with poor credit, or minimal reserves are finding the rent-to-own option […]
Congress Enacts Bigger and Better Home Buyer Tax Credit
In its efforts to stimulate the economy and the housing market, Congress has enacted legislation providing a tax credit of up to $8,000 for first-time home buyers. But time is of the essence for buyers who want to take advantage of this opportunity. Only homes purchased on or after January 1, 2009 and before December […]
The Condominiums at North Bank
The Condominiums at North Bank Park are the newest offering in downtown upscale living. Located on the corner of Neil Avenue and West Spring Street in the Arena District, North Bank is a fabulous addition to the downtown housing market and the city’s skyline. North Bank offers luxury appointments and finishes, fantastic amenities including […]
Risks of Remodeling Without a Permit
Most cities require that homeowners obtain a building permit before making modifications to their residence. Which modifications require a permit vary by city. Also, some cities are more vigilant than others in enforcing permit laws.In order for the homeowner to receive a permit, the homeowner or his/her designee are required to file plans and pay […]
How To Buy a Short Sale (Pre-Foreclosure)
If you’re thinking about buying a home now is the time, there are lots of great deals out there and some of the best are found in the pre-foreclosure market and are what are known as short sales. A short sale is a sale in which the lender agrees to allow a buyer purchase the […]
Columbus Relocation
Moving can be a very stressful and traumatic experience, no matter how short the distance. When you relocate to a new city, or an entirely different state it is even more difficult! In most instances you are moving into the unknown, and probably don’t know about the different neighborhoods, school systems, or perhaps even […]
Search For Homes In Columbus, Ohio – Search The MLS
Columbus, Ohio MLS Search– Search the most updated MLS database for real estate listings in Columbus. If you’re looking for a home this is where you’ll want to start! View the area’s newest properties and open houses and be the first to see new homes on the market. Search for homes using any combination […]
Real Estate Bargains
The sunny side of the housing slump Despite the downturn, some people are making lots of money off real estate. Here’s how they’re doing it. By Judi Hasson, MSN Real Estate 8 tips from real-estate investors A foreclosure primer MSN Money: Foreclosure crisis is overblown Yes, there’s gloom and doom in the housing market. In […]
Ohio Foreclosure Statistics
We™ve all heard the doom and gloom reports on the Real Estate Market and the increased number of foreclosures resulting from the subprime mortgage crisis. Well here are some real numbers and statistics representing what™s happening here in Columbus and Central Ohio, courtesy of the Columbus Dispatch: In the eight-county Central Ohio area (Delaware, Fairfield, […]
