by Susanne Novak | Jul 11, 2010 | Neighborhoods
Since the collapse of the sub-prime lending in 2009 FHA loans have become very popular to finance Columbus OH homes for sale. So what exactly are FHA loans? They are home loans issued by normal banks, but secured by a guarantee of the federal government (HUD). This...
by Susanne Novak | Jul 7, 2010 | Neighborhoods
The City of Westerville is nationally recognized as one of “America’s Best Places to Live” by Money Magazine. That’s its second consecutive ranking on the list. Westerville features fantastic safety services, more than 46 parks, a community...
by Susanne Novak | Jun 29, 2010 | Neighborhoods
Another deadline. Another struggle to close your home purchases. On June 30, 2010 the home buyer tax credit will be gone forever. Mortgage lenders and title companies have mounted their final, heroic attempt to close all purchase contracts on homes for sale signed...
by Susanne Novak | Jun 2, 2010 | Neighborhoods
Did you read the dooms day stories in the media in early May? Did you hear experts predicting the next crash of the real estate market after the home buyer tax credit expired in April? Luckily, the nay-sayers have been proven wrong again. I am glad to report that in...
by Susanne Novak | May 27, 2010 | Neighborhoods
At the beginning of 2010 many people were wondering, if the first time home buyer tax credit will improve the sale of Columbus houses. As we know by now, it had a tremendous effect on sales. The Columbus Board of Realtors reports that 45% more Columbus OH homes for...
by Susanne Novak | May 10, 2010 | Neighborhoods
Columbus condos have been very popular with first time home buyers and empty nesters before the mortgage crisis. Condo life has its advantages. You don’t have to cut the grass in summer or clear the snow from the sidewalk in winter. Columbus condos may even...
