Twitter - When did you join? - Jan 19 01:14 PM
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Are you a rat? - Feb 07 06:41 AM
Happy New Year 4706!
It's the Chinese New Year, starting today. 4706 is the year of the rat.
According to this Chinese Zodiac site if you were born in:
Jan.31,1900 to Feb.19,1901Feb.18,1912 to Feb.06,1913Feb.05,1924 to Jan.24,1925Jan.24,1936 to Feb.10,1937Feb.10,1948 to Feb.14,1949Jan.28,1960 to Feb.14,1961Jan.16,1972 to Feb.02,1973 Feb.02,1984 to Feb.19,1985
You are a rat! What does this say about you?
"Rats are both charming and aggressive. They appear calm and well balanced on the surface,but underneath, they are restless and a ...
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Neighborhoods on Realtor.com - Nov 25 07:16 AM
ActiveRainers if your city is a featured City on R.com Neighborhoods (list below) did you look to see what R.com is telling the public about neighborhoods and pricing your your market? Accurate?
Realtor.com Neighborhoods- Including a video about Neighborhoods. I wondered why Cleveland, Cincinnati, Detroit and Pittsburgh were not on the list of "Featured Cities" on Realtor.com but one area with less than 3000 listings is. If I may borrow a line from Sesame Street "One of these things is not ...
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In Todays Tough Market It Pays To Think Outside The Box - Mar 09 11:30 PM
As a full service virtual tour builder and real estate photographer in the Dayton & Cincinnati Ohio area I have been telling some of my clients that in todays tough market it pays to think outside the box. That's right folks the tricks that worked in years past are gone and if you want to remain competive you have to be willing to go the extra mile, stand out above the rest, and use todays tools to your advantage.
Many of ...
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Can you Twitter if you are paranoid? - Aug 15 02:35 PM
I found Twitter from someone's recommendation on ActiveRain.
I am not sure whose. I kind of remember it as Jeff Turner...
I never understood Twitter but I have been a member since March. I update it every few weeks whether I need to or not. That shows I am not using Twitter right. I just noticed you can say if you are at home, at work... somehow that bothers me but then again I am paranoid.
Marc Davison of 1000watt Consulting spoke at our company ...
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Marblehead Lighthouse - Revisited - Oct 15 12:53 AM
This past Saturday my husband and I made the trip out to Marblehead, Ohio. The Marblehead Lighthouse Festival was in full swing and the lighthouse was open for tours.
I had previously posted about Marblehead and the area around it. A small lakeside area that is full of beautiful homes, expansive views, fresh air and all forms of water related recreation. Each time we go out there I start thinking that maybe I will choose to retire ...
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Realtor.com Neighborhoods - Nov 20 06:46 AM
Have you seen the new neighborhoods on Realtor.com ?
What do you think of it? Nationally Realtor.com has 34 markets now where they have neighborhoods. How does Realtor.com look in your market? How is Realtor.com Neighborhoods the same or different than what ActiveRain intended Localism.com to be?
Will you build neighborhoods for Realtor.com? Do you think consumers will build neighborhoods for Realtor.com?
Realtor.com has 88 Columbus neighborhoods listed so far. In Columbus Ohio some of what Realtor.com ...
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"Free Home Inspection" - Nov 07 05:46 AM
Gosh I could not help but notice an ad on ActiveRain for "Free Home Inspection" and it is in Central Ohio. I did not recognize the logo or company name though.
Home inspectors can you afford to do home inspections for free? How? BOGO? Buy One Get One Free? Other inspectors (outside Central Ohio) is your market that competitive?
ActiveRain Sponsors
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I clicked on the link and went to a page that says
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Title Closing Protection Coverage - Jan 30 10:31 PM
Title Closing Protection Coverage (Predatory Lending Law) January, 2007
A new Ohio law became effective January 1, 2007 which affects buyers and sellers of residential real estate. The new "Predatory Lending Law" (ORC 3953.32) requires title/escrow companies to provide a "Notice and Offer of Availability of Closing Protection Coverage" statement and a "Closing Protection Coverage" form to all parties of a real estate transaction, including lenders. Each party must sign a form accepting or declining this new ...
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On the market for a year with NO showings. What would you do? - Jun 19 07:54 AM
Real estate is so local. I had a call from a consumer Monday who has a home that has been on the market for a year. He is in a small town, or probably out of town as the home is historic (built in the 1800's), it is huge and on acreage. There's 'gotta be' great stories about the home. Who built it, who owned it...
He found me "on the internet" I think his question was about the market in ...
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Earthquake? Hurricane? Tornado? - Sep 23 05:34 AM
Which natural disaster do you prefer? An earthquake? A hurricane? A tornado?I have a theory that people in California fear tornadoes. People in the midwest either fear hurricanes or earthquakes. We fear the natural disasters that other parts of the country face. Patsy Ittner's post about fearing Alligators VS. Tornadoes caught my attention... There are lots of other natural disasters I never even considered in August 2006 (this is a rerun, the 2007 new and improved version), floods, fires (wildfires the ...
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Cinco de Mayo, Paying it Forward and Having fun! - May 02 12:38 PM
Last night was our annual fundraiser (RE/MAX Preferred Associates) for The Children's Miracle Network and The Susan G. Komen Foundation. Both very worthy causes that should appeal to all for many reasons.Our event was held in downtown Toledo at Club Liquid on S. Huron Street. And I have to say, this was an amazing venue for this event. The surroundings were comfortable, the bars were accessible, the dance floor was put to good use, and the ...
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If the California Cows Relocated to Columbus - Oct 24 12:54 PM
I wrote "If the California Cows Relocated to Columbus" for ColumbusBestBlog.com, my other blog. I could not post the YouTube to my WordPress.org blog. I tried and tried but could not so I posted it to my third blog, Discover Columbus, a RealTown Blog. I am not going to give a link to Discover Columbus because that blog has juice suddenly! Whatever RealTown did to the urls it worked. Of course it would be great with ...
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if Ohio is "the heart of it all" what's your state? - Jul 18 08:34 AM
In a comment on "and a good time was had by all"about BlogTour USA's stop in St. Paul Minnesota Teresa Boardman wrote:
"Our group from here in MN are among the most talented in the country. I have decided that Minnesota is the epicenter of blogging. As a group we have been at longer than most and have some of the top blogs in the country. We just do things differently here in MN. We are ...
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What is a neighborhood? - Aug 01 07:33 AM
Where's Mr. Roger's when you need him? Of course Mr. Rogers died a few years ago, may he rest in peace.Neighborhood from TheFreeDictionary.com "neigh·bor·hood(nbr-hd)n.1. A district or area with distinctive characteristics: a neighborhood of fine homes; an ethnic neighborhood.2. The people who live near one another or in a particular district or area: The noise upset the entire neighborhood.3. The surrounding area; vicinity: happened to be in the neighborhood.4. Informal Approximate amount or range: in the neighborhood ...
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Reality Check - Aug 10 06:36 AM
How many people have you given a reality check to recently? With the current market conditions if someone wants to market their home at a price that you feel is to high to sell do you take them on a tour of homes? Sometimes sellers need to view what is available in the price range that they feel would be the correct price to market their home at. When they own a 3 bedroom 1 ...
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Happy Howlidays - Dec 22 12:03 PM
Happy Howlidays from my pooch Buddy... I am not a big dog blogger. I love Buddy to pieces but I would not write about him often it's just not my thing. Buddy is adopted from the Capital Area Humane Society. Not my biological child, if you could not guess. Buddy is about 8 years old. I adopted him when he was about 8 or 10 months old. There is a sad story on the front ...
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Unexpected gifts ---- Life is full of them! - Nov 01 10:13 PM
Ya know, some days we wake up and realize that we take way too much for granted. We see people every day, nod our heads, smile, wave and continue on with our lives. But...did we really see people? Did we pay attention to their response when we smiled or waved? Probably not.We have a young family that lives next door and they are struggling - as do many young families. The father works 2, sometimes 3 ...
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"How's the economy in your hometown?" - Mar 10 06:13 AM
Is the US in a recession?
"Is your state in a recession?"
According to the legend on the map in USA TODAY the red states are "In Recession"... yellow states are "At Risk" and the green states are "Expansion."
The linked map is interactive, go to USA Today and click on your state to see how your state breaks out by metropolitan area. The map for your state will tell you what communities are "In Recession", ...
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Smoking Banned! - May 04 05:36 AM
As of yesterday the smoking ban in Ohio is now enforced. I am curious about which other states have public smoking bans. Cities? On a post about fresh air.. or lack of it Lenn Harley left a comment "But, there are still about 25% of the population that inhale more smog from cigarettes daily than they ever will from the air outside their homes. Of course, they get a double whammy of polutions when smoking in smog."Do 25% of people still smoke? Public smoking has been ...
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Home Selling Tip: Beware of Lender Deal-Killers - Aug 07 05:04 PM
Home Selling Tip: Beware of Lender Deal-Killersby Dan Weis, Cincinnati OH REALTOR® Cincinnati OH Real Estate The mortgage industry is currently in turmoil and going through a lot of changes right now, so be careful.
When you have your home on the market and receive an offer, it's not enough to assume that the buyer has been pre-approved. You need to make sure that you or your agent, if represented, requests a copy of their lender's pre-approval letter.
Next, you need to inquire about ...
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The Blizzard of '08... spring forward - Mar 09 12:32 AM
Time change
Did you remember to set your clock ahead? Last night / this morning was the night to "Spring Forward" Of course spring is still twelve days away.
Spring is just around the corner, robins, butterflies, daffodils... How many snows do we still have after the forsythia blooms?
I reminded the readers of Discover Columbus about it earlier this week... Spring Forward Central Ohio
The spring forward image here is a Real Living e-card.
The blizzard ...
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Playing Hooky - Please don't tell Mom! - Feb 27 10:42 AM
We had about 8 inches of snow on Monday night and were under Level 2 snow emergency. Level 2 being - "Don't drive if you don't absolutely have to."Well, I had to. At least for a little while - and close to home. Could not resist taking some photos of the new snow. It's always so peaceful and clean.Thought I would share a few photos so those of you in more moderate climes might catch a ...
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One of my Old cleints found me via Active Rain - Oct 15 06:30 AM
I have only been on Active Rain for less than 2 weeks. This weekend I received an email from an old client. This client moved out of town 12 years ago and we had lost touch. She has an uncle who needs to sell a home in an estate. I am so pleased to have someone find me thanks to Active Rain. Has anyone else had such an experience and if so could you share that with ...
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BlogTour USA stop made the Worthington Paper - Jul 19 09:17 PM
Last Friday's visit by Joe and Rudy of Sellsius° Real Estate Blog made our local Worthigton paper this week.
Blog Tour stops at HER Office
Rudy and Joe are pictured with Real Living HER office manager Tom Holcombe in the article in This Week Worthington, part of the This Week Community Newspapers which said.
"Creating a tour to educate and talk about blogging is such an exciting idea and very relevant in today's tech-savvy world," said Bill Evans, president of Real ...
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Do you say "Rooter" or "Router"? - Oct 28 05:02 AM
Rooter? Or router with the out pronounced owt? I am not that much of a geek but I get the song. It bothers me though that the singer says "rooter" not "router" with the out pronounced out as in the great outdoors. "Owt" not "oot"I worry that I may be mispronouncing it... mostly in my brain. It is not like I sit around and talk about routers and servers... but I am pretty sure when I ...
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In Cleveland You Can Have A Zen-Like Experience Without Being Dead - Oct 25 07:29 PM
I'm not kidding; look at the photo I snapped of the Reflecting Pond across from Wade Chapel in Lake View Cemetery. Yes, it is that peaceful and gorgeous. Elliot Ness had his ashes scattered in this pond. Are you curious? Are you curious about all the other famous people buried in the hundreds of acres that make up Lake View? Then read on!
My friend and author Casey Daniels was the host of a Lolly the Trolley ...
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Back to Nature - Providence Metropark - Grand Rapids, OH - Jan 08 05:29 PM
I promised a Part 2, and I'm finally getting around to it. It's amazing just how busy the new year has proven to be. I'm encouraged and enthused that the market in our area appears to be looking up. That's always a good thing!The second part of our Christmas Adventure took us out to Providence Metropark in Waterville, OH. Waterville is a quaint little town that has one of the best local artists in the area. ...
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Sacrifice, Investment and our Future - Oct 01 01:51 PM
It seems as though the fall season brings out the wanderer in me. The weather is beautiful, the breezes cool and the colors of the landscape are inspirational - in a wanderlust way. So I take off and seek out local points of interest. Places that have played a huge part in the formation of our country. And surprisingly there are many....right here in my own backyard. But, when all is said and done, we all ...
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Looking for the beauty in a Central Ohio snowstorm ... - Dec 16 11:13 AM
It's weekends like we're having this weekend that I'm glad I have a home office and don't have to make a trek out on the roads. My Cherokee (aka the WEENR-mobile) doesn't have a problem in the 6" of snow that Delaware County has received so far, but I'm not so confident with others on the road around me. Staying home allows me the opportunity to see the "beauty" of the snow. I always find it ...
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Do You Close the Lid When You Flush? - Apr 15 06:43 AM
I keep reading magazine articles that talk about how dirty our bathrooms are. Supposedly when you flush the toilet thousands of germs are released into the air landing on the counter, hairbrush, toothbrush etc. I don't know about you, but I don't want to put all those germs into my mouth when I brush my teeth.
At our house, we always keep the lid closed on the toilet. I close the lid and then flush... however I ...
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TOLEDO MUD HENS - Baseball Opening Day and Special Treats - Apr 02 04:09 PM
The Toledo Mud Hens are getting ready for opening day! Our beloved "Hens" will pack the ball park at Fifth Third Field. It never fails on opening day - there won't be standing room left!
You see, we here in Toledo, Ohio, are mighty proud of our Mud Hens. We truly enjoy one of America's oldest and most attended sports. And, if ya wanna know the truth, we really adore the mascots - Muddy and Muddonna.
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2007 Christmas Adventures - Part 1 - Dec 26 11:54 AM
Wow! Christmas has come and gone. The New Year is on the horizon. This year has flown by - surprisingly.Since we are a family of two we decided to pick up a friend, who is a family of one, and take off for a day of peaceful exploration. The temperature was about 30 degrees and it was kind of gray and cloudy outside early in the day. But the weather forecaster had promised sunshine later. And ...
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Columbus Ohio Tops Forbes Tech City List - Mar 13 06:31 AM
Ok it's an Up-And-Coming Tech Cities.... list... Silicon Valley has not been replaced by Columbus Ohio yet... Columbus has been on lists of emerging tech cities before of course... often with cities that must be there now whereas Columbus is still "up-and-coming."
The Forbes.com :Top 10 Up-And-Coming Tech Cities" says:
"No. 1: Columbus, Ohio."
Who else is on the Forbes.com list of Up-And-Coming Tech Cities? Santa Fe NM, Milwaukee WI, Houston TX, Boise City, ID, Pittsburgh ...
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Columbus Ohio - The Bus Stops Here! - Jun 26 04:21 PM
OH OK it's really Worthington Ohio not Columbus proper. The Blog Tour USA Bus (Sellsius° Real Estate Blog) is stopping at 6902 N. High Street in Worthington Ohio (Greater Columbus) on Friday July 13, 2007. All Columbus* bloggers are invited for lunch between 11:00 and 1:00.
Not just real estate bloggers. Food bloggers, sports bloggers, green bloggers, Buckeye bloggers, political bloggers... bloggers to be, if you intend to start blogging any time now, join us.
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Whatcha think? - Mar 25 04:14 PM
Well, the first quarter of 2008 is almost over. In the Toledo, Ohio area this has been a time of roller coaster rides and thrill-seekers. At least in reference to real estate.In the Point Place neighborhood of Toledo, Ohio there is a very wide spread in pricing and values. Our MLS uses zip codes to categorize areas and that puts Point Place at a slight disadvantage when doing comps. The zip code for Point Place is ...
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Home Inspections and Expectations - Feb 17 05:32 PM
After watching two recent contracts die because of home inspections, (plus two others in the past 1-2 years), I figure it's well past time to examine the current reality a bit more closely. Maybe it's just another reflection of the dizzying buyers' market, but we're seeing stuff we just haven't before. One inspector wrote a couple of pages of flaws in electrical wiring.....which had been done by one the region's most respected and licensed electrical firms, ...
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Mom & Dad ... step back when the kids are buying a home - Jun 24 10:18 PM
I know, I know ... we never stop being parents and wanting to help protect our kids or have them make good decisions. Goodness, I have as much trouble with this as any other parent. When it comes to the process of buying a home, this might be one of the times when it's best to step back a little, but be close at hand when they seek your wise advice. To help you be a ...
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What are YOU doing to get your clients home sold? - Jul 13 08:39 AM
When I became a REALTOR® I never thought about all the extra jobs that I was signing up for! To help my clients sell their homes I use the feedback that we get from showings and address the issues. During the past month I have been a Stager helping a client to readjust furniture in their home to make it more open and inviting. I have also become a landscaper help to weed flower beds and ...
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TLW - This one's for YOU!! - May 06 07:36 PM
On my last post about the magnificent colors of our Gingko tree I received a comment from TLW about how she loves Lilacs. And, as it happens, this morning I went out in the back yard and took some photos of the blossoms on the Lilac bush. The fragrance that lilts on the air is so very relaxing and a true testament to the miracles of Mother Nature.Last year I discovered another one of Mother Nature's ...
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When Does it Feel Like Home? - Apr 02 08:09 PM
For a few weeks now I've been talking with my mom about the possibility of listing her house and helping her downsize into a smaller less expensive home. She moved into and built this home about 3 years ago. She bought the house spontaneously, despite our efforts of trying to talk her out of it. She built a 2 story home that was probably at the top of her price range. She has bad arthritis and can't go up ...
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to councel or not to counsel - May 14 08:48 PM
As an instructor I encounter a lot of agents. When I discuss buyer agency and an agents duties to the client. I notice that we seem to be divided as to weather or not we should give financial counseling to our buyer clients. My position is that we do. Maybe a lack of counseling is a contributer to the current rate of foreclosure. So how do You feel about it. ...
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Attn. Builders - Aug 08 06:48 PM
This is what happened to me last week on the start of a new construction home.
I stopped by and introduced myself to the superintendent running the job.
First I think that I caught him off guard. I guess no one hires an inspector to inspect new construction.
He was polite and I have no problem with him.
MY problem is that when I asked to be informed when the home was under roof so I could walk my client ...
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We're Snowed In! - Mar 08 03:04 PM
It's been a pretty interesting weekend so far. Yesterday around 10:00 snow began to rapidly fall. I had heard the weather reports for the weekend about the snowstorm that was headed our way, but I didn't believe it. I mean lots of times the weather reporters are wrong, right? Well, this time they were right on! We even heard thunder and saw some lightening in the middle of the night last night. My husband cleverly called it ...
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On Praying for Peace, Honoring Sacrifice and Winter Sunsets - Dec 20 07:38 AM
A couple of days ago my husband and I went out to dinner at the Cracker Barrel restaurant in Monroe, MI. It's the closest one to our house and a straight shot up I-75, so off we went! As usual, the food was tasty, hot and plentiful. And, as usual, we ate too much - so time to walk a little of it off.
And what better place to do that than the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial at ...
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Springtime! It's REALLY Springtime! - May 05 11:05 PM
Toledo, OH WOW! In just a matter of a couple of days the Gingko tree in our front yard has gone from being full of very tight little knots to this beautiful explosion of color! It seems as though I went to bed and it was just a bunch of limbs, and when I opened the blinds this morning the steroids had kicked in! I'm SO happy! Spring is officially here!And did I mention the lilacs are ...
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Wright Patterson Air Force Base; there's always something to do! - Mar 16 02:25 PM
EXiT Realty Central, the brokerage I work with, is in downtown Fairborn. I live in Huber Heights, but even before I worked there, I always spent a lot of time visiting Fairborn. Why? It's a classic small Ohio downtown; you know, with diagonal street parking, and small Mom & Pop stores. I love independent businesses, I'll pick the independent business over the big chain every-time. So when I go to Fairborn there is shop after shop: Tickets ...
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You want the truth? YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH!!! - Jul 17 02:24 PM
One of the bad things about doing appraisals in a declining market is not being able to get a borrower out of a bind, since the equity is just not there to make a refi deal work. (Of course, many appraisers these days will just hit any number they are given in order to make a deal work, but this has serious consequences for the borrower and usually results in forclosure anyway)As a home is usually ...
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April Fool's Day - Apr 01 08:34 AM
My family has a tradition of playing April fool's day jokes on each other. When we were kids the jokes would be something silly like putting a rubber-band around the sprayer in the kitchen sink so when you turned the water on you would get sprayed. My brother tried this trick a few years ago on my mom and he forgot about the rubber-band and ended up spraying himself, twice. Over years, these jokes have evolved ...
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Notary Training - Feb 04 09:40 AM
My loan closing experience includes a multitude of loans of different variations. I have closed purchase loans, refinance loans, first and second loans, HELOCS, FHA, VA, and home improvement loans. Currently, I am educating myself on reverse mortgage closings and commercial real estate closings. I plan to expand my services to close these types of loans starting February 17, 2008.
If anyone has good ideas on training and building my reverse mortgage and commercial real estate closings ...
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Springtime in Toledo - Apr 22 09:33 AM
There are few things more beautiful than the colors and textures produced by Mother Nature.
Springtime in Toledo, Ohio is quite a special time - the colors, the sounds, the textures, the smells...all contribute to the awakening of senses long dulled by the gray skies and cold weather of winter.
Please enjoy this visit to Toledo Botanical Gardens and share the anticipation of the progression of spring with me.
Updated video portion.
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Sometimes the media DOES help us sell a home! - Oct 24 04:09 PM
On Sunday October 14, the Columbus Dispatch had an article in the homes section that discussed ways to get your home sold. Bottom line, it suggested price slashing as the best method to get immediate buyer attention.One of my clients, ( a licensed Realtor who is a developer) has me selling his mother house. He simply called up and said'"adjust the price form $197,500 to $179,900." It had been listed with another agent at $229,000. I listed ...
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GFCI's and the NEC - Apr 01 04:46 PM
GFCI's and the 2008 NEC
The following are my opinions as a RBO (Residential Building Official) and are meant for those residing in Ohio. Nothing contained herein is meant as legal advice. Should you have questions about these opinions you should contact your local AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction).
As of 1 January 2008 GFCI's (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters) are required in all wet and damp locations. Examples are kitchen counter top receptacles, basement receptacles, garage receptacles, outdoor receptacles. ...
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Certified Home Inspectors (Ohio) - Jul 11 04:34 PM
First the State of Ohio does not certify nor license Home Inspectors.So what does it mean when you talk to someone who says they are a Certified Home Inspector.In Ohio not much. There are however certifications issued by The Board of Building Standards State of Ohio.They are:Residential Building OfficialResidential Plans ExamineerResidential Building InspectorResidential Plumbing InspectorI have these certifications PLUS:Electrical Safety InspectorI know that many do not know that these exist. The first four started 2 July ...
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New Fed law --Cannot have your home listed for 90 days before you refinance - Mar 04 05:48 PM
I just became aware of this today by a client that wants to buy a listing of mine. We were going to list their current home and write a contingent on my new construction listing--everything already worked out contractually. And then the buyer talked to her mortgage broker because her ARM is due to refinance in May....the mortgage broker told them that they cannot have their home on the market for 90 days before the refinance ...
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Is your property over-assessed? It's time to ask for a property tax reduction. - Dec 29 10:15 PM
Cuyahoga County had its regular property assessment in 2006. Many of us homeowners in Cuyahoga County were not happy with new property taxes. The timing was not perfect, as property tax increase came along with sub-prime crisis, growth of foreclosure rate and market price adjustment of 2007. Many homeowners notice that assessed value is much higher than possible market value of their homes. There is a way to reduce your taxes if you file a complaint with ...
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Market picking up - May 02 09:17 AM
Hi Everyone, I am happy to say that the market is getting very active again here in Northeast Ohio. Buyers are eagerly searching for the deal of a life time. Homes that have been sitting on the market for a long time are also getting offers. But that doesn't mean that sellers are giving their homes away...No, it means that marketing has taken a new turn. Agents are working with the sellers to make them understand that a ...
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Dayton Real Estate within 60 Minutes of so much... - Sep 20 12:13 AM
Thats right, the Greater Dayton area is within 60 minutes of so many options…
Some interesting facts:
We are within 600 miles of 64% of the US population, 50% of the Canadian population, 63% of all US manufacturers, and 80% of all US corporate headquarters.
Within about 60 minutes you have access to THREE international airports, with more daily operations than many larger metro areas.
More than 70% of our workforce has less ...
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Did you know your home inspector isn't licensed? - Sep 16 11:20 AM
I've written a few posts recommending that buyers always have a home inspection, even if they're buying a new build. It also can be helpful to sellers to have an inspection prior to listing their home. But those inspections are only as good as the inspector selected to actually do the inspection.Real estate agents are in a position to best know whether their client received a competent and thorough inspection. We've seen the "good, bad and ugly"! ...
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My Farm - My Neighborhood - Aug 24 11:40 AM
I am afraid for my neighborhood. We are starting to see some fall out in the area. The homes were built 13-11 years ago and are mainly 4 bedroom' 2.5 bath, 2 car garage. Currently there are 3 lender owned homes on the market. There is a home that a lender owns that is still undergoing title work and is not on the market yet. This month there have been 3 foreclosures filed on homes in the ...
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The best post office in Dayton - Jun 12 01:45 PM
Looking for a great post office in Dayton? The best post office branch in the northern Dayton area is in the Dayton International Airport complex, 3571 Concorde Dr.What makes this branch better? Well, let's start with the hours: the last collection is 11:00pm . Holy cow! Did you see that? Yessir, you can post after work and play. The hours alone make me think this branch really wants my business. But wait, there's more: These people must love their ...
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Blood Suckers - Who do I mean???? - Sep 14 09:24 AM
Hopefully that Title caused you to take a look at this post. When giving blood platelets this morning was talking with the technicial and was supprised when I asked her what perecentage of the population donate blood or other blood products. She told me only 5% of the eligible population make donations. I have been giving platelets ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Platelets ) for a number of years. A coworker got convinced me to give it try, she told ...
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Summit County Castles - Jul 13 11:05 PM
I've been inspired to create a new blog, specifically dedicated to outstanding homes in Summit County, Ohio.
If you are a Realtor in Summit County with an exceptional listing that you would like to promote, please bring it to my attention and I may feature it there. You can also send sold listings, with the owner's permission would be best. I cannot use pix with MLS watermarks. Your personal watermark is fine.
If you are an owner with ...
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The hidden gems that surround Wright Patterson Air Force Base - Mar 15 11:34 PM
As a real estate agent, I can't share details of my client's lives with my family, so to protect their privacy I give my clients nick names. One of my favorite clients is known in my house as "The Cutest Couple in the World". You can guess why- they really were adorable. They were just beginning their lives together, and I was thrilled to help them with their transfer to Wright Patterson Air Force Base in ...
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The Time To Buy is NOW! - May 12 08:57 PM
What I hear a lot is "I can't buy now, the market is down!" I just can't understand that reasoning against buying now. Do you buy stocks when they are high and sell when they are low? Why would you do that with real estate?
CNN/Money calls Cleveland the 4th best city in the US to buy real estate. http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2008/real_estate/0804/gallery.best_buy_home.moneymag/4.html
The signs are here... The time is NOW! ...
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Installations of Manufactured Homes - Jun 30 04:23 PM
Inspections of the Installations of Manufactured Homes will begin on July 1, 2007.
For those of you in Ohio you may or may not be aware of the new regulations that The State of Ohio has adopted.
If you would like more information on this go here:
http://www.omhc.ohio.gov/
These links contains information of use to Inspection Professionals, Local Authorities and Third Party Agencies:
http://www.omhc.ohio.gov/inspectors.htm
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Living in Springfield Township (Holland, Ohio) in Lucas County - Mar 14 12:01 PM
Have you ever looked at what area Springfield Township includes? I was amazed at how big Springfield Twp. is! Living in Springfield Township (Holland, Ohio) offers parks that are great for walking, biking, picnicking, and children's playground activities such as Strawberry Acres located at McCord & Angola in the heart of the village of Holland, Ohio. There's also Homecoming Park just down the road (on Angola) from Strawberry Acres that offers many soccer field, baseball fields, a open pavilion ...
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January is Radon Action Month - Jan 19 11:14 AM
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Build YOUR Central Ohio Dream Home for $304,933 - Nov 14 08:54 AM
Read all about it on ColumbusBestBlog.com. ActiveRain member Kristal Pooler shared a Building Cost Calculator.Building Cost Calculator I did one... I built a theoretical home in Powell Ohio 43065 with 3200 SF and the Building Cost Calculator priced it out at $304,933 In my mind the 3200 square foot single family home was in Powell Ohio, a community where YOU can build new in Central Ohio. I also could have visualized this new construction home in ...
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Staying connected - Jun 28 11:31 AM
Staying connected to my clients is extremely important to me.One of the ways that I do this is I have a broadband card. It allows me to get the Internet and my emails 24/7 anywhere that I carry my notebook. Need a copy of a report - no problem, need me to go back and take a picture of a repair and send it to you right then - no problem, sitting at a closing and need ...
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AAAAIIIIIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - May 07 02:40 PM
A drunk gets up from the bar and heads for the bathroom. A few minutes later, a loud, blood-curdling scream is heard coming from the bathroom.A few minutes after that, another loud scream echo's through the bar. The bartender goes into the bathroom to investigate what the drunk is screaming about. The bartender yells, "What's all the screaming about in there? You're scaring my customers!" The drunk responds, "I'm just sitting here on the toilet and ...
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Saftey Alert - A Powerful & Deadly Killer - May 01 09:43 PM
Thunder rumbles while the sky darkens...time to seek shelter from the powerful & deadly killer - Lightning! After living in Oklahoma (part of tornado alley) I have a deep respect in regards to storms, especially lightning. Lightning is a deadly natural phenomenon, very powerful. An actual lightning strike lasts less than half a second - delivering a punch of around 300 kilovolts. Researchers have posted recently, that only 20% of humans that have been struck by lightning ...
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Home Listings Search without filling out a form, is here! - Apr 30 04:01 PM
Are you looking to buy a home, without having to give your name, phone and email address? Or do you want to find out what your neighbor is selling their home for? Look no further, PDS Real Estate website will allow you to conduct a search without filling out a form. http://www.pds-realestate.com/ Susan Buhr, BrokerPDS Real Estate ...
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Fun Time at OAR Convention in Columbus, Ohio! - Apr 28 09:56 PM
I'm here at the Hilton Inn in Columbus, enjoying all that the OAR 2008 Spring Convention has to offer. Today, I attended several roundtable discussions led by experts on each subject, learned more about "green" construction at the Professional Development Forum, was brought up to date on many new real estate technologies and websites at the Business Technologies Forum, had a "lunch box" lunch at the Economic Issues and Trends Forum, and finished the day at the ...
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Rehab, Refinance, and Cash Out - Apr 28 03:00 PM
Rehab, Refinance, and Cash Out
This strategy can lead to true long-term wealth and financial independence. This works very well in a buyers market like Ohio where prices have been quite flat for some time. You need to use this to augment your wholesaling for immediate income and retailing for bigger short-term profits.
"Rehab, Refinance and Cash Out" is a long-term wealth building strategy, and will be something you will be glad you did, as it is ...
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FORECLOSURES...RISK vs. REWARD: PART I - Apr 26 06:29 PM
Foreclosures...Risk vs. Reward: Part I Foreclosures... you've seen them by the hundreds each and every week appearing on the national news outlets and the Defiance county sheriff's auction site. You've also heard exciting stories from late night infomercials and the typical friend of a friend who got a great deal, but are foreclosures really the bargain that we perceive them to be? This week's article is the first of a two part series on foreclosures. This week, ...
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Falling Behind? Facing Foreclosure? Ohio Short Sale Solutions can help - Apr 17 09:36 AM
Trouble making your mortgage payments? Mortgage rate adjusting upwards, payment increasing? Did you lose your job? Has their been an illness or death in the family? Are you having trouble catching up with your mortgage? Do you simply need help and do not know which way to turn?If you answered yes to ANY of these questions or are simply looking for some good honest advice about what ALL of your options are in this situation, please visit our website, www.OhioShortSaleSolutions.com and ...
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The MARKET is Heating up in Toledo, Ohio area! - Mar 30 08:16 PM
This past four weeks have proven to be very good for the Metro Toledo area. Monclova-Maumee new construction is almost all sold out in the $375000. to $550,000. price range! Great news for the local builders and for our resale homes that are still on the market because they will not have to compete with these brand new homes now.There really is not a better time to purchase a home than right now because the interest ...
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Largest FREE Music Festival in Ohio - Painesville Party in the Park - Mar 17 05:49 PM
If you live anywhere near Ohio, please plan to join us for the Painesville Party in the Park. PPITP began over 25 years ago as a small community event, and is now a huge three-day festival attracting 40,000-45,000 people. The kickoff is Friday, July 18 and it ends on Sunday, July 20.Check out the scheduled bands at...http://www.myspace.com/ppitpAs a member of the Painesville Community Improvement Corporation, the host of the festival, I am always happy to answer questions about ...
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New Jobs are Coming to Lorain County - Mar 09 05:58 PM
Lowe's is coming to Oak Point Rd in Lorain, Ohio!
I was truly excited to see this news posted in the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram last month (Feb 2008). Lorain County has been hit hard with job losses, factories closing, companies relocating out of our area. The reporter on this story, Stephen Szucs-The Chronicle Telegram, tells us this store is expected to be opening in 2008 - possibly as early as August. Lowe's has been a faithful friend ...
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Toledo, OH is a great place for investors (and first time home buyers)! Send me your referrals! You'll make $$$! - Mar 02 09:37 PM
Toledo, OH is experiencing a declining market, along with many areas of the country. Hundreds of properties are going through short sale, pre-foreclosure, and foreclosure situations. Although this is problematic for some sellers, it is also a great opportunity for investors and first time home buyers.With the additional oomph (not a banking term) of still low interest rates, this is a terrific opportunity. I recently closed on a property (first time home buyers with cash) that ...
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CENTRAL OHIO REAL ESTATE REPORT 1/1/08 TO 2/28/08 - Feb 28 06:14 PM
Residential sales in Franklin and Delaware county for 2008 were down from the same time period in 2007 # of sold Average Price Days on Market2007 1233 $170,480 1132008 967 $161,543 116 The number of closed sales of single family and condos were down 22%, with the average price received being down 5.2%. Days on market remained similar, increasing only 2%Home sales in some areas, such as Clintonville and Worthington remained strong. Other areas had strong price ...
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Heisley Park Colonial - $209,900 - Feb 26 11:10 PM
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Defiance, Ohio Weather - Feb 25 04:05 PM
It looks like Defiance, Ohio is not done with winter yet. We are expecting about 3 inches of snow tonight plus another 3-4 inches tomorrow night. I'm, personally more of a spring summer type of person, as I enjoy the warmer weather more than the cold. I grew up just south of Chicago and have been experiencing snow and cold weather my whole life. As a kid, I loved the sledding and snow forts, but somewhere ...
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Where is the bottom? - Feb 23 11:16 PM
Today I had some new buyers and showed a bunch of properties. Want a good deal? Here are my top picks from today. Lithopolis REO property in Wilson Farms approx. 3600 sqft. HUGE! Only a couple years old $179000. One in zip 43XXX (deleted because may make offer) almost half off comps!!! There is still time people! Where is the bottom? THIS IS THE BOTTOM! You guys better get out here before Armando Montelongo moves to Ohio! ...
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Buying or Selling in Preble County Ohio? Look to Country Mile Realtors! - Feb 19 07:00 PM
At Country Mile Realtors, we understand that buying or selling a home is one of the biggest decisions a person can make in a lifetime. Whether you are buying or selling a home in Preble County Ohio, you need to rely on dependable, knowledgeable, trustworthy real estate professionals to help you complete your transaction as smoothly as possible, and to ensure that you are getting what you deserve out of the deal...no surprises, no headaches!Before you ...
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Calling all Ohio-Based Virtual Assistants! - Feb 17 03:31 PM
A new group has been started for VAs that live and play in Ohio! Come join us in sharing advice, motivating each other to reach our goals, and getting to know one another! The group can be found here: http://activerain.com/groups/OhioVAs Come on over! The weather's great (of course, I mean virtually because it's still way too cold in Ohio)! ~Renae - Marketing 4 Realtors______________________________________________________________________________________________________Marketing 4 Realtors provides marketing services for our clients through lead management and listing coordination. Our goal ...
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Hide-A-Way Hills - Hocking or Fairfield County? - Feb 12 04:31 PM
While Active Rain has provided an awesome venue to agents and consumers, the labelling process may not be completely accurate in all cases.If you're having a hard time finding information on Hide-A-Way Hills, Ohio through the Active Rain Hocking county labels, I invite you to take a look at the Hide-A-Way Hills, Ohio information located under the Fairfield County label.Hide-A-Way Hills is a private gated community located directly on the border of Fairfield and Hocking county in Southern Ohio. As ...
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Finding a Deal in Today's Market - Feb 11 05:58 PM
With the news, radio, and newspaper constantly stressing about how bad our real estate market is, it's a wonder that anyone is buying, BUT THEY ARE!!!! When searching for a home please keep in mind that the majority of homes do sell very close to their listing price. If you are looking for a "deal" you must be willing to do your homework and be very patient. When looking for your "deal" you must be willing to consider homes ...
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Buying a New Car- You May Want to Read This First! - Feb 09 03:32 PM
Are you planning to buy a new car sometime in the near future? You may want to read this before heading to the dealership. As many of you know my husband is very analytical. He likes to thoroughly research everything before buying it; as he wants to make sure he's getting the best product at the best price. I am not so "anal", but reading the article about car dealerships has definitely opened my eyes. My husband, Jay, recently had ...
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CLINTONVILLE MARKET REPORT JANUARY 2008 - Feb 07 04:02 PM
Clintonville saw 17 homes closed in 1/2008 The average sales price was $196,902, with the average time on the market being 85 days. The sales price to list price ration was 96.4%, with the average sale price per Sq foot being $137.89.This compares to 30 homes being closed in the same time period in 2007. The average days on market in 1/2007 was 108, with the sale price/ list price ratio being 96.1% The average price ...
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5 Energy Saving Ideas for the New Year - Dec 30 04:48 PM
One of the joys of owning a home in Cincinnati is that you can have the air conditioning on one day and need to turn the heat on the next. Although we can't change the weather, there are some simple things we can do to reduce energy usage and save money.Here are 5 EASY energy saving tips that will begin paying for themselves in no time!
Change your air filtersCost = $30/year, Savings = $100/year, Skill Level ...
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Perry County Ohio Auditors Office FINALLY goes Online!! - Dec 24 04:29 PM
A few days ago I got an excited email from the secretary at our Buckeye Lake Remax office. The email exclaimed PERRY COUNTY OHIO AUDITOR NOW ONLINE!! I swear I heard people clapping and whooping all across Ohio---from Real Estate agents, offices, mortgage, title and Insurance companies. Yes its true Perry County Ohio finally came into the internet age and has now uploaded all their property information online. After doing a quick glance through there is still ...
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Facing Foreclosure? We have options for you - Dec 05 11:16 PM
If you are facing foreclosure, we may be able to help you or at least point you in the right direction of someone who will be able to help you. Our primary goal is to assist you, the homeowner avoid foreclosure. This can be a very stressful time and we understand that; we are here to help you. Below we have listed some options that may be available to you and we are willing to work with you to see if there ...
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Facing Foreclosure? We have options for you. - Dec 05 10:47 PM
If you are facing foreclosure, we may be able to help you or at least point you in the right direction of someone who will be able to help you. Our primary goal is to assist you, the homeowner avoid foreclosure. This can be a very stressful time and we understand that; we are here to help you. Below we have listed some options that may be available to you and we are willing to work with you to see if there ...
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Stark county market update - Dec 03 09:16 PM
Despite what the media says, there is some good news in today's market! In Stark County there has been 227 homes sold since November 1, 2007. There is also currently 321 sales pending in Stark County. Homes are selling! The key to getting your home sold more quickly is to make sure the home is priced right. If you can, I would even recommend slightly underpricing your home. Underpricing a home will attract a larger pool ...
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New Sales Incentives & $100 Down Payments on HUDS - Nov 24 02:37 PM
HUD and FHA have teamed up and announced new sales incentives on HUD Home Sales in Ohio (for owner-occupants). They are offering $100 down payments plus a $2500 allowance for buyers to use at closing for closing costs, repairs or to lower their mortgage amount. Also realtors get a $500 bonus for every HUD Home purchased with FHA financing. If you sell a HUD home and your client does not use FHA financing, they still qualify for ...
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High Point Home Owner’s Association Information: - Nov 19 07:08 PM
Thank you for visiting this page and for your interest High Point! This development is located off Drake Road, with Boston Road to the south and Drake Road to the north, and includes such amenities as a 25 meter outdoor swimming pool with diving board, slides and toddler area, a picnic playground area with jungle gym, basketball court, tennis courts and a luxurious club house available for rental by homeowners for a nominal fee($125 to $225 depending on ...
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Waterford Crossing Home Owner’s Association Information: - Nov 19 07:02 PM
By: CJ HarringtonKeller Williams Realty11-19-07 Thank you for visiting this page and for your interest Waterford Crossing! This development is located off Drake Road, with Boston Road to the south and Drake Road to the north, and includes such amenities as a 25 meter outdoor swimming pool with toddler area, a picnic playground area with jungle gym, tennis courts and a luxurious club house available for rental by homeowners for a nominal fee (just $125). There is an association ...
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Westwood Farms Home Owner’s Association Information - Nov 18 04:41 PM
By: CJ HarringtonKeller Williams Realty11-18-07 Thank you for visiting this page and for your interest Westwood Farms! This development is located off Prospect Road, with Westwood Road to the south and Albion Road to the north, and includes such amenities as an Olympic sized outdoor swimming pool, a picnic playground area with jungle gym, basketball court, tennis courts and a luxurious club house available for rental by homeowners for a nominal fee. There is a yearly association fee (currently ...
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