If You Even Have an Inkling You Might Sell in 2010

Please know that things are hopping here in our office! We worked 5 contracts all weekend, and got 3 new listings. The April 30th deadline is approaching rapidly and everyone is trying to get in contract prior to the expiration of the tax credits. I am fairly certain that they will not be extending this later. So, if you snooze, you just might lose $6500-8,000 dollars! Call us quickly!

Hope your weekend was nice and cozy...it was a cold one out there today!

Take care, Susan

Open houses in Hilliard and Upper Arlington

Open house in Hilliard area with Columbus Taxes! $243,900
3232 Doreen Ct. Columbus Ohio 43221Be the first to see the 5 bedrooms home which had been lovingly maintained. Lovely appointments throughout in a nice neutral pallet. An oversized lot backs to a wooded ravine. This one has a finished basement. Formal living & dining room with a family room with cozy brick fireplace.







January 31, 2010 Open House for sale in Hilliard Ohio!

4495 Brixshire Drive Hilliard, Ohio 43026 $309,900

This brand new listing is a dream come true! The kitchen is enormous! There are four generous bedrooms, plus a first floor vaulted den, formal living & dining rooms, plus first floor utility, deck, fireplace, & a full basement.








January 31, 2010 Open 2-4pm




Upper Arlington Home for sale and open house!v v

2423 Sheringham Drive open house in Upper Arlington, Ohio $329,900This home just keeps going! Spread out in all of the rooms! The floorplan is flexible for many different needs including a first floor den or bedrooms, owners suite was added on recently with garden tub/shower with double vanities. An indoor swimming pool will make it extra special to entertain next summer! Come visit today and stay for a lifetime!

April 30th, 2010

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This is the reason that you should be looking for a home to buy or sell this year in the Columbus market! Just thought it bears repeating!

Deadline for getting your home in contract is April 30Th, 2010! Don't procrastinate, or you might lose $6500-8,000!

Talk to your accountants and then give us a call!

Take care, Susan

Open Homes in Hilliard Ohio

Do you have your heart set on buying a home in Heritage Lakes in Hilliard Ohio? We have this gorgeous home for sale in Heritage Lakes, Hiliard Ohio. Open house will be from 2-4. Come visit with Cheryl Rutan Sunday!
Click the link for more information about this home! 3368heritageoaks


If you want to buy a home in Heritage Lakes in Hilliard Ohio, you should definitely drop by the open house Sunday from 2-4 and visit with Judy! Click the address for more information about this home in Hilliard, Ohio and what it has to offer you!

6302heritagelakes

Open house just outside of Hilliard with close proximity to downtown Columbus. If you are looking to buy a home in Columbus, stop by from 2-4 on Sunday!
3611graybeck



Open House Condo in Hilliard area open 2-4 Sunday If you are looking for a condo in Hilliard or Columbus Ohio, stop by Sunday! We can help you in your search to buy a ranch condo in Hilliard today!

3133Griggsview





4472huntwicke.realiving.com
Come see this lovely home in Britton Farms from 2-4. If you want to buy a home in Hilliard, Ohio, this home is for sale and ready for immediate occupancy!
Click the link for more information!

Smart Grid is Coming to a Home Near You!

OUT with the OLD thermostats! In with the new smart grid system! Finally it's here!

Wow, this is amazing technology! They are beginning to install them as we speak. This will only help consumers with their utility bills and budgets. A smart move in this green world!

Click here to be linked to the video!

A smart move with all of this cold weather in Columbus Ohio! It might even be a incentive for buyers of real estate in Columbus Ohio to purchase your home!

Take care,and stay warm! Susan

For My Realtor Friends...Safety First!

Yesterday, I decided to go out to one of my vacant homes to take new photos of the fresh snow and make all of my ads much more current. Funny, how snow just happens and your realize how dated your fall photos are all of a sudden!

Well, on my way, I passed a man who was out with his dog, but he looked like he might have been in a distressed situation from his clothing etc. I said my quick prayer for them as I always do. I entered the home, and glanced out and saw him coming down the road. I locked the doors of all the entries. I took a couple of photos and looked back out and didn't see him anywhere, which was weird since there are clear views out of every window. Then, I heard the chime of the alarm that says someone entered the home... talk about a moment where your heart starts beating fast!

I quickly armed the alarm and went out the front door, locking it behind me. In my somewhat panicked state, I had to BACK down the winding driveway and got STUCK in the snow! Guess who helped guide me out? I didn't get out of the car, but thanked this very imposing man from inside my car. He had been watching me as I dug out the car from the drift.

Please always have someone accompany you when you are in a remote area. This could have gone a different direction very easily. I know my guardian Angel was with me yet again. I have been blessed so many times over in my lifetime.

If this saves one realtor from taking a chance, then this post is worth it!

Take care, Susan

New Year New Rules...

First of all, Happy New Year 2010...my kids enjoy First Night Columbus as you can see in the photo. It is a wonderful family venue, if you haven't tried it, do it next year!

So, now that the dust has settled, it will be interesting to see who has been on top of the new rules and regulations for the HUD statements starting this year. Yes, if you have not heard, it is all new and improved to make it easier for the consumer to make sure that they understand all that is involved in buying a home. Unfortunately, in order to make it easier, they went from 2 pages to 4 pages, doubling the paperwork. Hardly a step in the "green" direction.

I can see where they were heading with this whole bundling concept. Truly, it was inspired with a concern in the right place. Buyers do have the right to know what they are bringing to closing. However, I am not fond of the way they tried to shoe horn everyone into the same size fits all. It doesn't work that way in real life. People have to move when the truck is outside idling in the driveway. The way it reads now, is that the good faith must match perfectly or it doesn't close...FOR THREE DAYS! Now, in the perfect world, everyone can move backwards or forward 2-3 days, but with domino closings, or out of state buyers this can wreck havoc on their carefully laid plans.

Get ready for the term "bundling" or POBOB will be very popular. It is an acronym for "paid on behalf of buyer". I just may need to have my trusty tweens help me figure out the rest!

Hug your title person or loan office next time you see them. They are in the midst of change, and it hasn't been easy on them!

Take care and keep warm!!! Susan