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Today's Home Buyers’ Hot Buttons by Donald Payne, CRS,CDPE

02-09-12

Donald Payne

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Today's Home buyers hot buttons

Since the start of the economic stall, many sellers and their agents have found it more useful than ever to keep a steady eye on the changing priorities among home buyers. It’s not surprising to find that the Columbus,Ohio home buyer is likely to have grown both more critical and more practical when it comes to making that important buying decision.

At first glance one of the biggest changes may seem surprising, but it really shouldn’t be when you stop to consider the reasons behind it.

A recent survey shows that more over 85% of home buyers (even first-time home buyers) now prefer a move-in ready house -- one that needs few or no repairs at all. While you might have supposed that the tight economy would cause bargain hunters to head for the lower-priced fixer-uppers in order to save money, the opposite is true. The reason is reality-based. In light of today’s tight lending standards, many prospective home buyers are being asked to come up with more out of pocket cash than was previously the case. When you add the probable cost of repairing or updating a home, the value of a move-in ready home becomes more readily apparent.

The conclusion is clear: if you want to sell your home, be sure to perform basic fixes before coming to market. That means no leaks on the bathroom floor or from the faucet, no squeaking doors or broken windows, fresh paint, clean surfaces!

Another hot button for local home buyers is the golden oldie: the value they get for their money. Although it’s always been the case, it is certainly true in this economy . If the price is right, potential home buyers will go after your offering. When pricing a property, take into consideration all of the important factors, just as canny home buyers will. Consider the condition of the house, its wow-factor features (both those it has and those it lacks), and finally the price of neighborhood competitors. Since location is a true buyer hot button, don’t be shy about exploiting any high points like desirable distances to shopping centers, nice schools, or employment opportunities.

Today's Home buyers hot buttons

Extra time on market can be expensive, so avoid the mistake of pricing high “just to see.” That extra 90 days on the market can cost you!

It is vital to know what potential buyers are looking for to understand what will be perceived as the strongest points of your own property. Once you identify the hot buttons for home buyers, emphasizing your home’s strong points will result a higher sale price. Contact me today to discuss the latest news about what the home buyers in your neighborhood are saying.

Today's Home Buyers’ Hot Buttons

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5240 Carbondale Dr. l Gorgeous Remodeled Home for Sale

02-09-12

Sam Cooper

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5240 Carbondale Dr. l Gorgeous Remodeled Home for Sale

With an asking price of $84,900, 5240 Carbondale Dr. in Columbus Ohio is a great buy for someone! This beautiful Walnut Bluff Home for sale features over 1,230 square feet of living space with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths.

5240 Carbondale Dr. Columbus Ohio 43232 also boasts a formal living room with bamboo hardwood flooring, family room with woodburning fireplace, dining room, full basement, master bedroom with master bath, backyard patio and attached 2 car garage. Updates include a remodeled kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, custom backsplash, granite counters, nickel fixtures and hardwood flooring. Other improvements include some newer mechanicals, new california carpeting, new vinyl windows and remodeled baths.

If you know anyone that may be interested in this beautiful home for sale in Walnut Bluff Columbus Ohio, please have them contact Sam Cooper with HER Real Living. Email to: sam.cooper@realliving.com or call direct 614.561.3201

More photos of 5240 Carbondale Dr. Columbus Ohio 43232 below:

5240 Carbondale Dr.

For more information or to schedule a showing, please contact Sam Cooper HER Real Living.

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Consumer confidence increases to 5-month high

02-09-12

Joe Jackson

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Consumer confidence increases to 5-month high

Consumer confidence rose last weekto the highest level in five months as an improveing job market and falling gasoline prices buoyed holiday shoppers.

The Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index climbed to minus 45 in the period that ended Dec. 18 from a reading of minus 49.9 the previous week. That marked the biggest seven-day gain since January. The monthly expectations gauge climbed to minus 17 for December, a seven-month high.

As seen in the Columbus Dispatch, Friday, December 23, 2011

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Brooksedge Pataskala Oh l Home Just sold by Sam Cooper

02-08-12

Sam Cooper

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Brooksedge Pataskala Oh l Home Just sold by Sam Cooper

Sam Cooper just sold another home in Brooksedge Pataskala Oh 43062. Sam Cooper was the selling agent of 246 Stonemast Loop Pataskala Oh 43062. This beautiful home sold for $158,000.

246 Stonemast Loop Pataskala Oh features 2,400 square feet of living space with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Other amenities include a dining room, eating space kitchen, living room, family room, 1st floor laundry and 2 car attached garage. 246 Stonemast Loop resides in Licking County with Licking Heights Schools.

If you know anyone that may be interested in buying or selling a home in Pataskala Oh 43062, please have them contact Sam Cooper with HER Realtors. Sam Cooper is one of the top selling real estate agents in all of Central Ohio. Email to: sam.cooper@realliving.com or call direct: 614-561-3201.

Find homes for sale in Pataskala Oh 43062. Visit: www.Pataskala-Ohio-Real-Estate.com

Sam Cooper

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“Foreclosure Listings: What You Should Know” by Donald Payne CRS,CDPE

02-01-12

Donald Payne

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Foreclosure Listings What you should know

The bedrock of the residential real estate industry is the American Dream of owning your own home. But the current market has seen a sharp rise in another facet of the industry: the ‘strictly business’ opportunity created by the rise in foreclosure listings. Everyone from first time buyers to seasoned investors are newly aware that housing market conditions warrant a serious look at the unusual bargains that are opening up.

Foreclosure Listings What you should know

The appeal is understandable due to some commonsense consequences caused by the mortgage meltdown (and the headlines that followed). When banks come into possession offoreclosed properties they find themselves in an unenviable position. Incented to sell them as soon as they can, they aren’t free to wait until the market rises to meet historic price levels. As a result, mounting numbers of those foreclosure listings are carrying price tags that are a fraction of their original market price.

For homeowners who see a second home as a path to create a passive rental income stream, foreclosure listings comprise tempting investment vehicles. And for first time homebuyers, the information in the same foreclosure listings can mean nothing less than a foot in the door of homeownership.

In both cases, the first step to buying a bank-owned property comes with finding reliable foreclosure listings. Looking for a trustworthy source means finding one that features up-to-date and accurate information. Too many dedicated “foreclosure” websites offer endlessly duplicated, incorrect, or woefully outdated information. Relying on them can send would-be buyers on a frustrating series of time-eating wild goose chases that end up locating houses that have already been sold.

One way to test a source of foreclosure listings is to take advantage of free trial subscriptions where they are offered. It’s a money-saving way to determine whether a foreclosure source can be trusted to include attractive properties listed soon after they come on the market. The good news is that the online field is developing rapidly -- so much so that it may even be possible for you or your agent to inquire (or even begin negotiations with the bank) through the Internet.

In any case, the opportunities that foreclosure listings represent also carry special characteristics that canny buyers need to take into account. Home inspection rules are one example. Banks are under no obligation to disclose information about a property’s flaws in the same way that regular homeowners must, so it’s imperative to make a physical investigation of a foreclosure listing before proceeding further.

If you are curious about your chances of finding a great deal in todays’s foreclosure market, I will be happy to send you foreclosure listings as well to help you identify any and all that may fit your goals.

Foreclosure listings: What you should know.

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