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Come One! Come All! To Columbus Indiana's 1st Annual "Mutt Strutt" to benefit the Columbus Indiana Dog Park. This will be the first real event for the Dog Park, with a 5K walk benefitting Columbus Dog Park Sat October 18th at Clifty Park. Clifty Park will be the future home of the Columbus Dog Park.

Check-In begins at 8:00 a.m. Walk begins at 9:00 a.m.
There will be Games and Prizes following conclusion of walk, including: trick contest,
owner/dog look alike contest, costume contest, etc.
$1.00 donation for each contest entered.

Pre-registration is $10 for adults, $5 for children ending October 4th.
Day of Mutt Strut registration is $15 for adults, $10 for children.
To obtain registration forms please visit www.columbuslovesdogs.com
Email info@columbuslovesdogs.com for more information.

As a fellow dog owner, and Co-Chairman of the Columbus Indiana Dog Park Association I Welcome everyone! I look forward to meeting and seeing all in attendance, a good time should be had by all in attendance.

Martin Dorgan
Coldwell Banker
South Central Realty
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Columbus Indiana, 47201
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Information From- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbus,_Indiana

Columbus (pronounced /kəˈlʌmbəs/) is the county seat of Bartholomew County, Indiana, United States. The population was 39,059 at the 2000 census. The current mayor is Fred Armstrong. It is a small city approximately 40 miles (64 km) south of Indianapolis,^[3] on the east fork of the White River. It is also the principal city of the Columbus, Indiana metropolitan statistical area which encompasses all of Bartholomew County. Not only is Columbus an international architectural showplace, but Columbus is also currently ranked eleventh in the U.S. on the list of safest cities per population. In 2006, Columbus won the highly competitive national contest, "America in Bloom." In 2004 it was named as one of "The Ten Most Playful Towns" by Nick Jr. Family Magazine. The July 2005 edition of "GQ Magazine" named Columbus one of the "62 Reasons to Love Your Country." Columbus is the headquarters of the engine company, Cummins Inc.

[edit] History

In 1820, the land which is now Columbus was bought by General John Tipton and Luke Bonesteel. General Tipton built a log cabin on Mt. Tipton, a small hill overlooking White River and the surrounding flat, heavily forested, swampy valley. The town was known as Tiptonia, named in honor of General John Tipton. On March 20, 1821, the town's name was changed to Columbus. General Tipton was very upset by the change of names, and he moved from Columbus. Later in life, General John Tipton became the Highway Commissioner for the State of Indiana, and was given the job of building a highway from Indianapolis, Indiana to Louisville, Kentucky. Upon reaching Columbus, he constructed the first bypass road ever built. Mauxferry Road detoured south around the west side of Columbus on its way to Seymour.

Joseph McKinney was the first to plot the town of Columbus. No date of this plot was recorded by Mr. McKinney.

For years, it was recorded in the local history books that the land on which Columbus sits was donated by General Tipton. However, a deed purporting to show a sale of the land was acquired by the Historic Columbus Indiana website in 2003, which indicated General Tipton actually sold the land.

A ferry was established in order to avoid crossing both the Flat Rock and Driftwood rivers, which join only a short distance above the site of the ferry. This became a village of three or four log cabins and in 1821, the first store was added. In the same year, Bartholomew County was organized by an act of the State Legislature and named after the famous Indian fighter, General Joseph Bartholomew. Columbus, Indiana was incorporated as a city on June 28, 1864.

In 1844, the first railroad in Indiana reached Columbus from Madison, Indiana. This was known as the Madison branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad. The railroad caused the community to grow into one of the larger communities of the State of Indiana. By 1850, three more railroads came into the city.

Columbus is host to the oldest theater in the State of Indiana: the Crump Theatre, which was built in 1889 by John Crump. Today, the building is a historical landmark and is also an all-ages venue where bands perform occasionally. Columbus is also host to the formerly oldest, continually operated bookstore in the State of Indiana: Cummins Bookstore first began its operations in 1892 and ended in late 2007.

The Irwin Union Bank building was built in 1954. It was designated a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service in 2001 because of its architecture.

The building consists of a one-story bank structure adjacent to a three-story office annex. A portion of the office annex was built along with the banking hall in 1954. The remaining, much larger portion, designed by Kevin Roche, John Dinkeloo and Associates, was built in 1973.

Eero Saarinen designed the bank building with its glazed hall to be set off against the blank background of its three-story brick annex. Two steel and glass vestibule connectors lead from the north side of this structure to the annex.

The building was designed to distance the Irwin Union Bank from traditional banking architecture, which mostly echoed imposing, neoclassical style buildings of brick or stone. Tellers were behind iron bars and removed from their customers. Saarinen worked to develop a building that would welcome customers rather than intimidate them.

Columbus has been home to many manufacturing companies, including Arvin Industries, now ArvinMeritor Industries. After merging with Meritor Automotive on July 10, 2000, the headquarters of ArvinMeritor Industries was moved to Troy, Michigan.

Cummins Inc. is by far the region's largest employer, although ArvinMeritor is not far behind. In addition, the Infotech Park accounts for a sizable number of research jobs in Columbus proper. Other notable industries include architecture, a discipline for which Columbus is famous worldwide. The late J. Irwin Miller (then president and chairman of Cummins Engine Co.) launched the Cummins Foundation, a charitable program which helps subsidize a large number of architectural projects throughout the city by up-and-coming engineers and architects.

Early in the 20th Century, Columbus was also home to a number of pioneering car manufacturers, including Reeves, which produced the unusual four-axle Octoauto and the twin rear axle Sextoauto, both around 1911.^[4]

Because Columbus is far enough away from Indianapolis, it benefits tremendously from nearby commuters who recognize Columbus as a major city in its own right. During the day, nearly 19,000 workers commute into the city from the surrounding townships and villages.

In recent years, city officials have looked for ways to revitalize the city and return Columbus to the days when Miller's architectural innovation made it one of the most envied cities in the United States. Economic development, widespread beautification innovations, various tax incentives, and increased law enforcement have helped Columbus overcome what some considered a slump during the 1980s and 1990s.

[edit] Architecture & Art

Columbus is a city known for its architecture. J. Irwin Miller, Co-Founder of the Cummins Engine Company, a local concern manufacturing diesel engines, instituted a program in which Cummins would pay the architects' fee on any building if the client selected a firm from a list they compiled. The plan was initiated with public schools. It was so successful that Miller went on to defray the design costs of fire stations, public housing and other community structures. Columbus has come to have an unusual number of notable public buildings and sculpture, designed by such individuals as Eero Saarinen, I.M. Pei, Robert Venturi, Cesar Pelli, Richard Meier and others. Six of its buildings, built between 1942 and 1965, are National Historic Landmarks, and 60 other buildings sustain the Bartholomew County capital seat's reputation as a showcase of modern architecture. National Geographic Magazine once devoted an entire article to the town's architecture.

The National Historical Landmarks are:

• First Baptist Church by Harry Weese
• First Christian Church by Eliel Saarinen, 1942; the first of the series
• Irwin Union Bank by Eero Saarinen, with landscape by Dan Kiley; and its addition by Kevin Roche
• Mabel McDowell School by John Carl Warnecke
• Miller House, 1957, the residence of J. Irwin Miller by Eero Saarinen, with landscape by Dan Kiley.
• North Christian Church (congregation founded in 1955), designed by Eero Saarinen in 1964.

Other notable buildings include:

• Cleo Rogers Memorial Library, designed by I. M. Pei
• Commons-Courthouse Center, by César Pelli
• Columbus East High School, by Romaldo Giurgola
• St. Peter's Lutheran Church, by Gunnar Birkerts

Notable sculptures include:

• Large Arch [1], sculpture by Henry Moore
• Chaos I sculpture by Jean Tinguely

Columbus is also the home to an orchestra, the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic. Under the direction of Dr. David Bowden and Charles Latshaw, this orchestra has been broadcast nationwide multiple times. In 1996 the orchestra teamed with the internationally famous Indianapolis Children's Choir to form the Columbus Indiana Children's Choir.

[edit] Geography

Columbus is located at 39°12′50″N, 85°54′40″W (39.213998, -85.911056).^[5] The Driftwood and Flatrock Rivers join at Columbus to form the East Fork of the White River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 26.4 square miles (68.3 km²), of which, 26.0 square miles (67.2 km²) of it is land and 0.4 square miles (1.1 km²) of it (1.59%) is water.

[edit] Demographics

In 1900, 8,130 people lived in Columbus, Indiana; in 1910, 8,813; and in 1940, 11,738. As of the census^[1] of 2000, there were 39,059 people, 15,985 households, and 10,566 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,505.3 people per square mile (581.1/km²). There were 17,162 housing units at an average density of 661.4/sq mi (255.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 91.32% White, 2.71% Black or African American, 0.13% Native American, 3.23% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 1.39% from other races, and 1.19% from two or more races. 2.81% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

[edit] Households

There were 15,985 households out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.9% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.94.

[edit] Ages

In the city the population was spread out with 25.7% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 92.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.6 males.

[edit] Income

The median income for a household in the city was $41,723, and the median income for a family was $52,296. Males had a median income of $40,367 versus $24,446 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,055. About 6.5% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.7% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Entertainment

There is currently 1 theatre: Kerasotes Showplace 12 (new movies)

The Commons Cinema (movies close to DVD release) is closing down as the Commons Mall closes its doors as a shopping mall. However, another theater in the mall, Yes! Cinema (independent, older, and foreign films), will remain open throughout, and after the construction. As mentioned, the downtown landmark Crump theatre is now home only to occasional local performances, such as comedy (rarely) and aspiring local rock or punk bands.

[edit] Famous Natives & Residents

• Mike Pence: a Republican who represents Indiana's 6th District in the United States Congress
• Jamie Hyneman: host of MythBusters (Born in Marshall, Michigan)
• Tony Stewart: USAC, NASCAR, Indianapolis 500 driver; multiple national championships; race track & race team owner
• Chuck Taylor: shoe designer & basketball player
• Scott McNealy: chairman & co-founder Sun Microsystems
• Bruce Tinsley: creator of Mallard Fillmore
• J.I. Miller: (Entrepreneur)
• Ross Barbour: (Founding Member of the group "The Four Freshmen")
• Don Barbour: (Founding Member of the group "The Four Freshmen")
• Mark Weber: (Radio & television personality)
• Tim Hittle: (Animator)
• Neal Snow: (Publisher, founder of Driven Snow Studios)
• Clessie Cummins: (salesman, founder of Cummins Engine Company)
• Julie Strietelmeier: Owner and Editor of The Gadgeteer
• Art Graham: Creator of 1st fully automatic electronic race timing & scoring system; long-time Indy 500 Executive Race Official
• Forest Lucas owner/creator of Lucas Oil Products; sponsor Indianapolis colts Lucas Oil Stadium.
• Daniel Orr: Chef and Author
• Ryan Nerz: Author of Eat This Book
• Bob Paris: Best-selling author; award-winning public speaker and social change agent; former Mr. Universe
• Alison Bates, Soprano
• Dr. Eric Stark, conductor
• Dr. Michael Shwartzkopf, conductor of "Singing Hoosiers"
• Dr. David K. Lamb : organist
• Blair Kiel, NFL player
• Dick Johnson, founder of Bigfoot franchise

[edit] References

• Illustrated Historical Atlas Of Bartholomew County, Indiana, 1879 (reprinted by the Bartholomew County Historical Society, 1978)

• 2003 History Of Bartholomew County, Indiana, Volume II, copyright 2003, by the Bartholomew County Historical Society

[edit] Further reading

• Columbus Indiana In Vintage Postcards, by Tamara Stone Iorio, copyright 2005 by Tamara Stone Iorio, published by Arcadia Publishing, ISBN 0-7385-3449-8

• "Have you Seen my Town?" by Pamela Dinsmore

• "Images of America: Columbus" by Patricia Mote

• "I Discover Columbus" by William Marsh

• "The Diesel Odyssey of Clessie Cummins" by Lyle Cummins

• "The Engine that Could" by Jeffrey L. Cruikshank and David B. Sicilia

• "Columbus Indiana" by Balthazar Korab

• "A Look at Architecture: Columbus Indiana" by the Visitor's Center

• "People and Places in my Town, Columbus Indiana" by Sylvia Whorton

[edit] References

1. ^ ^{a b} American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
2. ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
3. ^ Find a County. National Association of Counties. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
4. ^ Clymer, Floyd. Treasury of Early American Automobiles, 1877-1925. (New York: Bonanza, 1950), p.122-4.
5. ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.

[edit] External links

• Columbus Indiana: different by design
• A Kid's Columbus, Columbus, Indiana
• A History of Columbus Indiana

• Columbus, Indiana is at coordinates 39°12′50″N 85°54′40″W / 39.213998, -85.911056 (Columbus, Indiana)Coordinates: 39°12′50″N 85°54′40″W / 39.213998, -85.911056 (Columbus, Indiana)

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Tipton Lakes

Tipton Lakes stands among the elite, as one of the finest of Indiana's planned residential communities, located on the western outskirts of the city of Columbus Indiana. Sprawling over 1200 acres of beautiful rolling hills, with three man-made lakes totaling 120 acres, that are inter-connected via waterways. The residents enjoy a sense of tranquility, embraced by the natural vegetation that has been preserved and protected. There are lush green wooded areas with dogwoods, oak, evergreen, pine and maple trees.

The area of Tipton Lakes encompasses many smaller neighborhoods with their own distinctive name, characteristics, benefits and appeal, for anyone wishing an exclusive lifestyle. Many different home styles have been created, surely something for everyones taste. You can walk through this community along paths, over bridges, stopping for a brief rest on a park bench, shaded by the canopy of tall pines, or maybe just laying on the grass, watching the small craft traverse through the canals.

Tipton Lakes has many amenities to offer each and every one of its residents. Including, a full scale Athletic Club, a Marina, the Harrison Ridge City Park, the Oakbrook City Park, and much more.

There is an active, and strong Association, with a Board of Directors, committees, representing the homeowners, together with a professional staff, the common areas are well maintained and managed. Tipton Lakes Community Association, Inc. is the "umbrella" homeowners' association and provides for the long-term management and maintenance of Tipton Lakes. The Association preserves property values and promotes the health, safety, and welfare of its residents. It does through the management and maintenance of the Common Areas, facilities and recreational amenities, providing community services, collecting and disbursing Association funds, rules enforcement, maintenance of architectural standards, and offering social activities. The Association functions both as a business and as a self-governing group.

If you have an interest in Tipton Lakes, whether you are relocating, or a resident of Columbus Indiana and you wish to move up, or you live in Tipton Lakes currently and you wish to list your home for sale, Call Me 812-603-1368 I will be honored to help you!

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Coldwell Banker
South Central Realty
1015 Third Street
Columbus Indiana, 47201
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Columbus Indiana has many beautiful and highly sought after and desired neighborhoods, TIPTON LAKES is just one of the premiere areas of Columbus Indiana, that happens to have many smaller neighborhoods encompassed within.

Tipton Lakes Neighborhoods:

Family Neighborhoods

Tipton Lakes offers family life where the children playing can often be heard and seen, in their own backyards, or in the neighborhood park. Each neighborhood is a contributing factor, with unique benefits and a quality living environment for families to enjoy and grow.

Greystone
Greystone is one of Tipton Lakes family neighborhoods. Located just south and west of Oakbrook. Greystone residents are conveniently located to Oakbrook City Park. Via the pedestrian path system's connection, children can easily make their way to the Park, and join in the fun! For details on properties or homes currently available for sale, contact Martin Dorgan, Coldwell Banker South Central Realty (812) 603-1368

Oakbrook
Conveniently located Oakbrook City Park offers a basketball court, a small fishing pond, play equipment and an open field for enjoyment. Oakbrook is an excellent neighborhood for young families.

Blackhawk

Blackhawk neighborhood features winding streets, wooded ravines, and is just south of the marina. It's ideal for growing families that love to be close to nature and near the amenities at the Marina, including swimming and rental boats.

Butternut Pond
Butternut Pond, surrounds a beautiful pond and fountain. Families enjoy fishing at the pond and the neighborhood often sponsors activities including a holiday lights display.

Lexington Green
If you are a nature enthusiast, the lots in Lexington Green are designed for you, with the country in mind. Lexington Green homeowners, who are Association members, enjoy all the amenities of Tipton Lakes. Residents love the aesthetic beauty and seclusion of rolling hills and spacious lots. These homes enjoy a rural setting, located on 2 acre lots just outside the city limits, in the County of Bartholomew. Lexington Green, initial membership into the Association is elected not automatic! Because Lexington Green, preceeded Tipton Lakes development. Please contact the Association Office for more details.

Harrison Ridge
The Harrison Ridge family neighborhood is home to a Woman's Day award winning house. Designed by architectural student Chris Fye, this contemporary bungalow won a competition jointly sponsored by the University of Illinois School of Architecture and Woman's Day magazine. Boasting a 1920s style wrap-around porch, the homeowners look out to a peaceful, family neighborhood in the heart of Tipton Lakes.

Westlake Park
Walking or driving into the Westlake Park neighborhood, is like stepping into the past. With its white picket fences and welcoming front porch designs, Westlake Park exemplifies the best qualities of yesteryear. These homes were built by James Shoaf Construction, they are perfect for busy professionals, young families, or retirees. Lots are still available for your custom built home. Contact Martin Dorgan, with Coldwell Banker South Central Realty, and Martin will be pleased to help you select your lot, and set an appointment with Mr.Shoaf to discuss your needs in order to build your dream home in a great American neighborhood.

Winterberry Place
Winterberry Place is an upscale neighborhood nestled among tall pine trees. Winterberry Place is located at Goeller Blvd., and Tipton Lakes Boulevard, one of the first access entrances to Tipton Lakes. The homeowners enjoy privacy along with the connectivity of the pedestrian path system to all Tipton Lakes amenities.

Tipton Lakes Waterfront Neighborhoods

Westlake Hills
One of Tipton Lakes newest single-family home developments on Westlake, boasts rolling hills and spectacular views of the country side hills. Westlake has oversized lots and beautiful landscaping that will give great character to this neighborhood. For more info contact Martin Dorgan at Coldwell banker South Central Realty Tipton Lakes Specialist (812) 603-1368.

Turtle Bay
Beautifully landscaped with a panoramic view of Northlake surround Turtle Bay homes. Accented, with pine trees, and beautiful lake views. The "community turtle" mini-park offers an attractive gathering spot for neighbors. For more info contact Martin Dorgan at Coldwell banker South Central Realty Tipton Lakes Specialist (812) 603-1368.

Waterside
Waterside, features waterfront lots available on Westlake, offers fourteen spacious lots and beautiful views of the countryside tree-lined hills. Waterside is the perfect setting for those wanting to build on an estate size lot, a gorgeous Custom Built Home in an exclusive neighborhood. For more info contact Martin Dorgan at Coldwell banker South Central Realty Tipton Lakes Specialist (812) 603-1368.

The Preserve
Another of Tipton Lakes' newest neighborhoods, The Preserve, is made up of eight waterfront lots on the east shores of Westlake, and will consist of similarly designed Custom Luxury Homes. These Custom Luxury Homes at lakeside are designed with the "empty nester" in mind. Home ownership concerns are eased by common landscaping and lawn maintenance services. For more info contact Martin Dorgan at Coldwell banker South Central Realty Tipton Lakes Specialist (812) 603-1368.

Northlake Shores
Northlake Shores, is an established neighborhood within Tipton Lakes, most established neighborhoods, offering private tennis courts and a mini-park, right at the edge of the lake. The western view across Northlake is spectacular, especially at sunset to dusk with the skies changing hues of color. Providing, the avid photographer and romantic, visions of unbelievable splendor.

Pintail Point
Pintail Point offers spacious, floor plans and a quiet setting, located on the east side of the canal to Westlake, Pintail Point homeowners enjoy connection to the entire lake system, a benefit for those that like to paddle along the waterways. It is the perfect neighborhood for busy professionals.

Stonebridge
Stonebridge is located on Eastlake near the stone arch bridge. There is a beautiful mini-park welcoming homeowners, boasting a variety of perennials and a cozy park bench, at Stonebridge's entrance.

Shoreview
Shoreview is a small neighborhood of seven homes with a beautiful view of Eastlake. Located across the street from Harrison Ridge City Park, Shoreview offers many recreational opportunities within easy access..

Mallard Point
There are twelve architecturally designed homes making up Mallard Point's neighborhood. This cohesive neighborhood of homes with natural cedar siding and stone or brick accents, also offers gorgeous views of Eastlake.

Shadow Bay
Shadow Bay homes offer lower level walkouts to wonderful beaches and views of Eastlake. Owners here get the benefit of uniquely designed, zero lot line, spacious homes, and low maintenance.

Northlake Woods
Northlake Woods offers private, wooded lots, tree-lined lots, mature trees, and large waterfront lots, Northlake Woods offers a secluded area with beautiful Custom Designed Homes.

Timber Ridge
Timber Ridge, is home to hundreds of native dogwood trees wonderfully placed within the wooded ravines. Homeowners have encountered deer along their property lines-a welcomed reminder of the beauty of nature. For a very lucky few, there are 12 waterfront lots at Timber Ridge, adding to the aesthetic beauty of their home ownership.

Pintail Landing
Pintail Landing offers wooded lots along beautiful Northlake. The Custom Built Homes in Pintail Landing complement the mature tall trees and soft pines.

Fontana
Fontana offers attached single-family homes, spacious, large, and well designed. With all of the benefits of lakefront living, these exclusive homes are charming.

If you would like additional information concerning any of the neighborhoods encompassed within the Tipton Lakes area, feel free to call, I will respond with an answer to your querrie.

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

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I not only enhance your listings with great looking multiple photos, I advertise
your house as a FEATURED HOME.

This means that your home will instantly rise to the top of the pile and,

show up on the FIRST PAGE of Realtor.com when buyers search for homes in your area.

This benefit is proven to get your home literally THOUSANDS more views,

than the average listing.

So, Will I Sell Your Columbus Indiana Home For Less Commission? Quite Simply! NO!

It's my time, my expertise, and my expenditures that all go into my presentations to you the seller and my networking, that creates a list of qualified buyer's, to bring to you the seller.

Just try asking any professional to reduce their fees, and see what the answer is? Actually, try negotiating the price of gas at the pump? Asking the clerk at the grocery store to reduce the cost of your grocery bill? Or, how about asking a doctor, lawyer or even a mechanic to reduce his fee for services? It's not very likely you will get a response of "Oh sure I'll cut my rate!."

You are paying my fee because I have invested thousands on education, constant upgrading of my expertise through Continuing Education courses, additional learning and specialization courses, marketing techniques, a huge internet presence, and all the incidentals that go along with being an independent contractor. "I work for a fee, not for free"

Contact Information:

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

Email: martin.dorgan@coldwellbanker.com

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 That's right For You! 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!