About Bartholomew County, IN

It appears that Fannie Mae and HomePath have taken a new step forward, and incentiveized a program to Sell more homes.

Is it a good idea?

From a buyers perspective Sure it is!

From the Sellers perspective Definitely!

Fannie Mae Offers New Closing Cost Assistance and Appliance Incentive for Homebuyers

Fannie Mae is offering a 3.5% incentive for buyers who purchase and close on a Fannie Mae-owned home between January 28 and April 30, 2010. Buyers purchasing properties listed on HomePath.com that are closed within this period may receive up to 3.5% of the final sales price for: Closing costs; · The purchase of new Whirlpool® appliances by Fannie Mae; or · A mix of closing costs and appliances, at the buyer's discretion, up to the maximum 3.5%. To be eligible for this incentive: · Offers must be accepted on or after January 28, 2010; · Property sales must close before May 1, 2010, and; · Buyers must be owner-occupants (investors are excluded). To check out available homes in Bartholomew County, Indiana visit the following link: http://www.homepath.com/listingdetails.html?st=IN&z=&cno=005 If any of these properties are of interest to you, feel free to give me a call. 812-603-1368 The incentive reinforces the organization's commitment to stabilizing communities and assisting buyers. For more information about this incentive, visit www.HomePath.com, read the press release on fanniemae.com, or contact a Fannie Mae listing broker.

Martin Dorgan
Coldwell Banker
South Central Realty
1015 Third Street
Columbus Indiana, 47201
Office: 812-378-3331 ext.122
Cell: 812-603-1368
Website: http://www.columbusareahomesforsale.com
Active Rain Blog: http://activerain.com/blogs/martindorgan
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Spectacular Results! That's what you want! That's what you deserve! That's what you really want, Right?

You want to find the home that's right for you-at the right price. You want to find a home by negotiating the best price, with the least hassle...And You Want Someone Who Can Get The Job Done Right!

Well You've Come To The Right Place!

You want Martin Dorgan as Your Realtor!

Barely a year ago the real estate industry was stunned when Canadian-based Brookfield Residential Property Services (Brookfield RPS), a division of Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (Brookfield), and owner of Royal LePage, the largest Canadian residential real estate company, acquired GMAC Real Estate. With the departure of CEO John Bearden and a pending name change imminent, many labeled the GMAC franchise as yesterday’s news.

What a difference a year has made.

Announcing their second large acquisition today, Brookfield RPS has now also the owner of Real Living Network Services, a subsidiary of Real Living Inc. Combining the two companies creates one of America’s leading residential real estate franchises with more than $20 billion in annual home sales and an estimated 30,000 agents.

Although that in its own is huge news (and the largest real estate brokerage acquisition of the year) it is the merging of the two and the rebranding of the whole as Real Living that is electrifying.

The reason is that Ohio-based Real Living is a national award-winning real estate brand known for its innovation, customer service and a culture of partnership and collaboration within its network. Last year I even named Real Living as the “Most Promising New National Brand” in my Swanepoel TRENDS Reportwhile Entrepreneur Magazine listed them as one of the Top 50 New Franchises.

Yesterday’s news has turned into tomorrow’s future. Exciting times for newly appointed President Harley E. Rouda, Jr.

For more information visit anyone of the three companies mentioned www.brookfieldrps.com |

Columbus Indiana Dog Park Association Announcement!

Columbus Indiana Dog Park Association continues to strive toward it's goal of building a Dog Park for the residents of Columbus Indiana, and their pet dogs. Visit our website for more information, updates on the fund raising activities, or to read the "Park Bark Newsletter".

CIDPA, Inc. P.O. Box 2503 Columbus, IN 47202 info@columbuslovesdogs.com www.columbuslovesdogs.com

Have you heard about the dog park and want to learn more?

Want to find out what a dog park is all about?

Want to see how well your dog sleeps after a day of play at the dog park?

Here's your chance!

Columbus Indiana Dog Park Association announces

DOG PARK FOR A DAY!!!

July 11^th & 25^th and August 8^th

9:00 am to 12:00 noon

Willow Crossing Health & Rehab, 3550 Central Ave

$5.00 per dog

Please note: Willow Crossing requires record of rabies vaccination information to be kept on file at their site. Please bring a copy with you or have your vet fax it to 1-866-568-6475

Don't forget to bring:

Your leash

A copy of rabies vaccination document

· Waste bags

· Flat buckle collars recommended!

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Martin Dorgan
Coldwell Banker
South Central Realty
1015 Third Street
Columbus Indiana, 47201
Office: 812-378-3331 ext.122
Cell: 812-603-1368
Website: http://www.columbusareahomesforsale.com
Active Rain Blog: http://activerain.com/blogs/martindorgan
XING Network: http://www.xing.com/go/invita/11704402
Spectacular Results! That's what you want! That's what you deserve! That's what you really want, Right?

You want to find the home that's right for you-at the right price. You want to find a home by negotiating the best price, with the least hassle...And You Want Someone Who Can Get The Job Done Right!

Well You've Come To The Right Place!

You want Martin Dorgan as Your Realtor!

Military Advertising Coupled with A Caring Solution!

Many, Many, Many! of us are connected to the Military, whether it's direct involvement through ourselves or Family, or Friends, and clients?

Having both a personal connection through marriage, my Step- Grandson will be deployed again for second tour in Iraq, but my guess would be more like Afganastan. Regardless it places him in harms way.

I'm thankfull to all Military Personnell for their contributions! And Wish All a Safe Return!

If you are located within driving distance(within reasonable housing distance) of any US military base, and seeking to add to your marketing, sign up with www.MilitaryAvenue.com for free! Or they have other options for a fee, which are reasonable, a great way to help you as an Broker/Agent. Associate or Perriferrall business.

While I was on www.MilitaryAvenue.com I surfed around and came across CaringBridge an outreach program that is great to help families and family/friends stay in contact.

Caring Bridge

CaringBridge® offers free personalized websites that allow people to stay in touch with family and friends during a health crisis, treatment and recovery. The goal of the service is to ease the burden of keeping friends and family updated, while also providing a way for them to send their love, support and encouragement.

Hopefully this information will be usefull to all, that's the intent! Please pass it on to anyone You Think might have a need for it.

Martin Dorgan
Coldwell Banker
South Central Realty
1015 Third Street
Columbus Indiana, 47201
Office: 812-378-3331 ext.122
Cell: 812-603-1368
Website: http://www.columbusareahomesforsale.com
Active Rain Blog: http://activerain.com/blogs/martindorgan
XING Network: http://www.xing.com/go/invita/11704402
Spectacular Results! That's what you want! That's what you deserve! That's what you really want, Right?

You want to find the home that's right for you-at the right price. You want to find a home by negotiating the best price, with the least hassle...And You Want Someone Who Can Get The Job Done Right!

Well You've Come To The Right Place!

If I were writing for our Columbus newspaper "The Republic", or for the "Seymour Tribune". the headline would read "Market Plummets!" If I were writing for the Wall Street Journal, I would write, "The Market Signal is Buy!, Buy!, Buy!!!", But since I'm a Realtor , and Real Estate Professional in South Central Indiana, my hedline is:

Real Estate Market Shows Great Promise and Opportunity

Based on the following premises:

1. Housing in Indiana's South Central area is Affordable

2. Interest rates are the Best in Years!

3. Residential Lenders Have Money and Want to Lend IT!

4. Good Selection of Housing Inventory

5. Excellent Time for 1st Time Buyers

6. Great Time for Move-Up Buyers

7. Great Opportunities for Investors

8. Most Sellers are Realistic in their Expectations

9. More Qualified Buyers are on the Horizon

10. 85% of People Still Believe Buying a Home is a Good Financial Decision and Investment

Now is a great time to expect anticipated stability in the overall marketplace with the generally renewed confidence in the Office of the Presidency of the United States; lower gasoline prices, excellent interest rates; increased promise in entrepreneurial activities; and probable upcoming incentive rograms for business as the new Congress convenes.

Now is a great time to stay positive, encourage others to do so, remain steadfast and be grateful for the bounties and gifts you possess. The fate of 2009 will be determined by preception, either positive or not so positive. Please, choose like me, to make this a positive year, filled with anticipation for everyday success in all endeavours.

Just this weekend, I managed to Pend another one of my listings, maintaining my "Eleven Days on Market" goal, which I set for every listing I get. I admit it I've got two other that didn't make the mark; but my average days on market is still Absolutely Wonderfull.

So if you are a FSBO; Have an Expired Listing; or Have Withdrawn your listing; or are a Seller considering listing your property call me, Today! Martin Markets To Millions, And Sells For You!

Visit my website to see How I can Help You! http://www.columbusareahomesforsale.com or http://www.martinsellscolumbus.com

Martin Dorgan
Coldwell Banker
South Central Realty
1015 Third Street
Columbus Indiana, 47201
Office: 812-378-3331 ext.122
Cell: 812-603-1368
Website: http://www.columbusareahomesforsale.com
Active Rain Blog: http://activerain.com/blogs/martindorgan
XING Network: http://www.xing.com/go/invita/11704402

Spectacular Results! That's what you want! That's what you deserve! That's what you really want, Right?

You want to find the home that's right for you-at the right price. You want to find a home by negotiating the best price, with the least hassle...And You Want Someone Who Can Get The Job Done Right!

Well You've Come To The Right Place!

You want Martin Dorgan as Your Realtor!