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Getting Your Columbus Ohio Home Sold This Spring

02-26-09
B. Shannon Pyatt

Ok, so you have thought about listing your Columbus home, but all you have heard are the negatives. Everyone is saying "it won't sell, there are too many homes on the market, you can't compete with all of the homes out there right now" Don't believe all of the hype. Yes, homes must be priced correctly to sell in todays market especially in places like Columbus Ohio. However what you may not know is that if you, the home seller price your home correctly and follow these simple rules of selling your home, you will not only get it sold, but very quickly even in today's rough economy.

1. Front yard and porch. Mow the grass and keep it green. Keep the porch immaculate--no dirt or bugs.

2. Mulch all the beds. Flowers and shrubs help, but if the owner can't afford anything else, mulch will do the trick.

3. Paint will pay off. Covering everything with a fresh coat of paint--preferably a neutral color--will help the house sell.

4. Front entrance. Freshening up the front door is particularly important.

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Ohio Tops 4 Out Of 10 Most Affordable Cities

02-23-09
B. Shannon Pyatt

According to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index. There are 10 top cities in the United States that are the most affordable to buy a home. Four cities are right here in Ohio those are Cleveland, Akron, Youngstown and Dayton Ohio. Columbus has not quiet made this mark yet, however home prices are very affordable here in the Central Ohio areas as well. Below you will see the complete list of markets from #1 to # 10.

  1. Indianapolis, Ind., $103,000
  2. Warren, Mich. $125,000
  3. Youngstown, Ohio, $73,000
  4. Detroit, Mich., $90,000
  5. Grand Rapids, Mich. $102,000
  6. Syracuse, N.Y., $88,000
  7. Dayton, Ohio, $90,000
  8. Akron, Ohio, $90,000
  9. Cleveland, Ohio, $100,000
  10. Scranton, Pa., $85,000

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2009 Stimulus Plan Good For Home Buyers!

02-18-09
B. Shannon Pyatt

If you have not heard, there is an excellent new program that was just passed by the Obama administration yesterday regarding the new stimulus plan and housing incentives for first time homebuyers. In 2008 the Bush administration passed a temporary plan of a $7,500 tax credit for first time homebuyers (those that have not owned a home in the last 3 years). Yesterday, the Obama administration revised that plan from $7,500 with a pay back plan to a true tax credit of $8,000 in which the buyer does not have to pay back over time any longer. If you combine this incredible incentive along with the abundance of homes on the market, motivated sellers and banks and low interest rates, it only proves that this really is the best time to buy a home. Of course please make sure that you consult your tax accountant or tax attorney regarding this program before you purchase your next home.

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