The Gold Key Experts

What happened to the Columbus Ohio Condo Market????

2009-06-20T14:05:00Z

I get this question all the time! As a local realtor it is my job to be up to date on Columbus Ohio condos for sale. My clients who have condos listed are very frustrated and I need to look to the numbers sold in the last year for the answers. According to my calculations, there were just over 2500 condos sold in the last twelve months in the Columbus metro area per the local MLS. Determining how to break the number down further provides a challenge. It is difficult to look at specific locations...(read more)

First time home buyers.....get your $8000!!!

2009-03-07T20:38:00Z

Congress passed a new stimulus bill that includes a very nice tax credit for first time homebuyers....There are rules and you must qualify via income limits..but if you meet the requirements, this will be a great year to purchase a home! Columbus offers many good values right now in both the house and condo markets. Please read below to learn about the new tax credit! Here are the details, from CNN : Refundable: The credit is refundable, meaning tax filers see a refund of the full $8,000 even if...(read more)

Single Story For Sale in Bernhards

2009-03-04T19:43:00Z

Lots of Updates on the Inside!

• 1,719 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story - MLS® $129,000

Bernhards, Whitehall - This wonderful home is more than meets the eye--it has many updates, including new carpeting and recently refinished hardwood floors. This home also features a 3 season room, fireplace, patio, and huge fenced yard! There is much more to see in this Whitehall home so come for a visit today!

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2 Story For Sale in Chapel Hill

2009-03-03T18:27:00Z

• 1,152 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2 bdrm 2 story - MLS® $99,900

Chapel Hill, Columbus - Wow! Charming condo facing wooded ravine! This modern condo boasts Granite counters, newer cabinets and appliances, new roof in 2007. Don't miss out on this great location & move in ready condo!

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2 Story For Sale in Scioto Reserve

2009-03-02T19:59:00Z

• 2,270 sq. ft., 3 bath, 4 bdrm 2 story - MLS® $274,900

Scioto Reserve, Delaware County

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Bethel Village Bethel Condos... Whats the difference?

2009-02-12T20:21:00Z

Have you ever wondered about the condo communities along Bethel Road? There are several and our clients who live along this corridor love the location! They like the proximity to Ohio State University as well as downtown Columbus. There are many restaurants as well as grocery shopping and lots of local shops nearby. Today I am going to concentrate on talking about two of the larger communities along Bethel. Our team has sold quite a few condominiums in Bethel Commons and Bethel Village over the past...(read more)

How you can get a $7500 loan interest free when you buy a home????

2009-01-15T03:51:00Z

Earlier this year a new program was instituted for first time homebuyers that met certain criteria. Below I have posted the program offering and the requirements for the program. Please contact me at 614-425-7676 should you want further information or have any questions. This is a great opportunity and you can still take advantage of receiving the funds this year! Go get your $7,500 15-year interest free loan from the government Tax credit offered to new homebuyers Expires June 30, 2009! Who is eligible?...(read more)

Remodeled Foreclosures Raising Values?

2008-10-29T01:07:00Z

Remodeled Foreclosures Raising Values? Columbus, OH in Worthington School District (Near Polaris Fashion Mall) : The small detached condo community of Worthington Heights contains about 250 detached condos. The community is located in the city of Columbus, Ohio near Polaris Fashion Mall but the residents children attend Worthington Schools. This community has been hit with foreclosures similar to many other communities across Ohio and the entire country in recent months. The interesting trend is...(read more)

Single Story For Sale in Worthington

2008-09-23T10:32:00Z

• 768 sq. ft., 1 bath, 2 bdrm single story - MLS® $77,500

Worthington, Franklin County - Come visit this comfy, two-bedroom condo quaintly set in Worthington Woods. The full basement sets this unit apart. Washer and Dryer are included. Affordably priced in Worthington schools! Come take a look!

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The Interest Rate Rollercoaster

2008-07-04T13:10:00Z

The Interest Rate Rollercoaster Many of the baby boomers out there will relate to this article. We have seen interest rates at above 15% and were thrilled to get a mortgage under 10%. The younger crowd has never seen the inflation we saw during the early 80's... In recent years, lets say 10, I believe the highest rate I recall is about 7%, maybe 7 1/2%. All in all a pretty good rate and yet today, people are very leery to purchase homes when the rate is 6 1/2. Tempting as it may be to wait for...(read more)

The Rules Are…There Are No Rules!

2008-04-29T12:14:00Z

Like Kenickie said there are no rules to the game of real estate. There are, however, customs. When buyers ask, “Can we ask for that?” I like to respond “You can ask for anything you want. There’s just no guaranteeing that they’ll agree.” Sellers will say, “Can we make that stipulation?” The correct answer is, “Of course. But is that more important to you than making a sale?” In the world of real estate, terms of a contract have loads of...(read more)

Columbus is Alive and Well

2008-04-20T14:36:00Z

With the credit crisis looming and the media talking about how terrible the housing market is almost every day, I think it is important to let our clients know that Columbus is thriving. Of all the cities in Ohio, Columbus is the one growing most, adding jobs and new citizens. We have such a wonderful network of medical and service facilities in our fair city. Just this past year, one large insurance company added several hundred positions locally. There is always an influx of new medical personnel...(read more)

FHA: It’s Back!!

2008-04-17T14:06:00Z

After a few years of hiding, FHA financing appears here to stay and may be the only option for many prospective homeowners and homeowners looking to purchase or refinance. With PMI companies raising their standards and lowering the LTV that they will insure, the private lending markets are requiring ninety-seven percent loan-to-value or better in order to qualify. What does that mean to you? No longer can you purchase a home or condo with a conventional mortgage without putting at least three percent...(read more)

Worthington, Ohio, Real Estate

2008-04-02T17:08:00Z

Worthington, Ohio, real estate continues to be a great market. Homes in the Worthington area range from $75,000 to more than $900,000, with an average sale price of over $150,000. Buyers can choose from 100+ year old homes in Old Worthington, mid-priced ranches and two stories, or stately executive homes in the newer neighborhoods. The architectural styles range from colonial in Old Worthington, to ultra-modern in the newer areas, and even some Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired homes. Some of the more...(read more)

Powell, Ohio, real estate

2008-03-26T14:18:00Z

Powell , Ohio , real estate continues to be a great market, with homes that start in the mid $100,000 range and go as high as $1,000,000 plus, with the average home price at $379,900. Located approximately 14 miles north of downtown Columbus between the Scioto and Olentangy river valleys, Powell, Ohio, is home to mostly upscale and luxury neighborhoods, including Wedgewood, The Retreat, Kinsale Village, and Olentangy Ridge. An upscale bedroom community, Powell, Ohio, continues to have a very active...(read more)