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How A Simple Typo May Cost HUD $25,000
It may be hard to believe, but a simple, 2-letter typo could have cost HUD $25,000. As a Columbus real estate agent who lists HUD homes, it is my duty to look out for my customers (in this case HUD). I notified the asset manager an the error was corrected. And...
How Much Are 4 Bedroom Homes in Columbus?
Just noticed that almost half of my listings are 4 bedroom homes. These homes are very desirable for larger families with children. In a 4 bedroom house each of your kids can possibly have their own room. Or, you may want to reserve a room for guests or grand parents...
Three Design Trends First Seen At The Columbus Parade of Homes
This year's BIA Parade of Homes featured 11 new homes in Olentangy Falls, a completely new subdivision just North of Lewis Center. Like every year 11 builders showcase their top-of-the-line Columbus OH homes for sale. They are all custom built, mostly with a buyer in...
What’s Really Behind Columbus Homes Sales Stats
On Monday the Board of Realtors published sales stats of Columbus homes for the month of May. On Tuesday the newspapers are full of doom and gloom stories, predicting a double dip recession and the total depression of the housing market. At first view the housing...
Are Fannie Mae Homes Overpriced?
In a recent survey our readers felt that Fannie Mae homes for sale are superior to other REOs, such as HUD homes and bank-owned houses. I certainly agree with this assessment. There are many beautiful Fannie Mae homes on the market that are well maintained and ready...
30% More Homes In Contract Than A Year Ago
I just researched the most recent home sales data for Columbus. Unlike what you hear in the media, 2011 is off to a great start. Here's why ... The January report published by the Columbus Board of Realtors shows that sales dropped by 2.3% in January as compared to a...
HUD Accepts Less Than 20% Of Appraised Value
We get this question a lot. Every buyer wants to know, how low HUD will go, when they submit an offer. Unfortunately, I don't have a good answer. Let me show you a few examples of how to judge the value of Columbus OH HUD homes for sale. It is safe to say that most...
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