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Real
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Affording A
First Home It's always better to
find out if you can afford something before you begin seriously
shopping. And with low mortgage rates and home prices going up,
many people are wondering if they should buy their first home
now...more
How Much House Can I
Afford?
Considering the cost
of homes these days, what is a reasonable percentage of a
person's salary that should be used for a mortgage payment? And
does this percentage include everything needed to run that home
(utilities, water, phone, etc.)?...more
The pros and cons of house auctions
The simplicity and speed of sale by auction is making it an
increasingly popular way to sell property. Naturally, though,
there are associated risks such as the possibility of smaller
offers for your property, or even no offers at all, especially
during a depressed time in the market. However, with careful
planning, there is every chance of a high sales prices...more
Archived
Articles and Features
Columbus:
Smooth Sailing To Balanced Homebuyer's Market by Blanche Evans, Contributing Columnist
"Columbus is one
of the bright spots economically in the nation," says Realtor Andrew
Show. "it's virtually recession proof in terms of housing
values. Many areas continue to appreciate nicely, but a few areas
are stagnant in overall appreciation. Some areas have been
destabilized with the pending closure of a older mall that cannot
compete with the three most recent regional openings."...more
The Most Wired Cities
Columbus is in at number 8. by Blanche Evans, Contributing Columnist The U.S. Census Bureau and Bureau
of Labor Statistics, Current Population Survey, lists the ten
most wired cities according to the percentage of households
using the Net...And Columbus ranks 8th!...more
Bi-Weekly Mortgage by Gary Foreman, the Dollar Stretcher If you break up your mortgage payments into twice
monthly payments that it helps you pay off the loan faster. So
instead of paying our $2,000 per month payment, we would pay
$1,000 twice a month and end up cutting 7-9 years off our
mortgage...more
10 tips
to keep in mind if you want to be a savvy borrower Mortgage rates are declining around the nation, giving homebuyers
a chance to lock in a favorable rate and infecting homeowners with a new strain of
refinancing fever...more
Purchasing a home...things to
consider
When purchasing a home, there are many things to
consider. Included in this list is one of the most important,
your real estate broker. Some are good, some are not. Here are
some tips on working with real estate agents...more
Downsizing
and Moving for Seniors by Nancy Loyd and Mary Ann Brewer
"How on earth can I leave my home of 20, 40, 50 or more years?" We often hear this question - fortunately after 1200 moves, we've got a plan.
The first and most important thing to do when you know where you're moving is to make a floor plan showing each room and the placement of each piece of furniture. Try to take actual measurements of the rooms, and include locations of doors, windows,
heaters, outlets, etc. Make copies of the floor plan....more
