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John's Tip of the Week: "New" OHFA Program! (Ohio Housing Finance Agency)   "More" great news - first time homebuyers (haven't owned a home in 3 years)!!!   As of March 30, 2009 OHFA will allow qualifying first time home buyers to use part of their $8000 Federal Stimulus tax credit as a down paym...

Last week's tip was a little lengthy so I didn't include the good news in our market place and there is good news. The market is neither good nor bad... it just is.  It's your perspective that makes it good or bad.  For instance, homes in some areas have actually been appreciating!  You read it c...

Last week's tip was a little lengthy so I didn't include the good news in our market place and there is good news. The market is neither good nor bad... it just is.  It's your perspective that makes it good or bad.  For instance, homes in some areas have actually been appreciating!  You read it c...

Last week's tip was a little lengthy so I didn't include the good news in our market place and there is good news. The market is neither good nor bad... it just is.  It's your perspective that makes it good or bad.  For instance, homes in some areas have actually been appreciating!  You read it c...

 Alison Mausser asks "How do you deal with Foreclosures in your neighborhood.  (Good question, thank you Alison) All real estate has been affected by the present situation. Values are down from 10% in the best areas to over 60% here in Ohio, as much as 90% elsewhere.    If there is a vacant house...

What a darling house!  12 x 26 recreation room in the finished basement.  2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom.  Over an acre in the Big Walnut School district.  There have been many updates to this home including the water heater, electric panel and windows.  Beautiful finished porch is great year rou...

Located in Fenway, listed for $419,900.  This home boasts over 2500 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms.  Formal living and dining rooms plus wood burning fireplace in the family room.  Brick exterior with a 2 car attached garage.  Some hardwood floors, security system, dishwasher, gas ...

Short Sale in Oaks at Highland Lakes.  Great value!!  $232,000.  4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths nearly 3000 square feet built in 2005.  The kitchen and baths have been gutted so work is needed.  Backs to a 20 acre wooded reserve.  Being sold as is. 5496 Alston Grove Dr Westerville.  Bank approval is ne...

YES.  There are areas (subdivisions) right here in central Ohio that sale prices have increased as much as 10% in the last two years!  It is a great time to buy, IF you purchase in one of the areas that are experiencing appreciation.  What makes prices increase?  Demand.  When there are more buye...

Why have our trusted leaders thrown away Billions... maybe Trillions of dollars trying to stimulate the economy?  If they would have just looked at our U.S. Postal Service they would have found the solution.    Stamp sales falling?    Raise the rate 5%.  Cars aren't selling?    Raise the price 5%...