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Awarded to Gary Parsons by the Columbus Board of Realtors in 2000

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President Gary Parsons- His letter to The Columbus Board of Realtors

Thank you for entrusting me with the honor to represent you as the President of the Columbus Board of REALTORS® in our 101st year.

Home sales remain strong, Inventory continues to balance.

This is a press release from the Columbus Board of Realtors stating what is happening in the Columbus real estate market.Oct. 22.2008

Great incentive: 5% financing with 3% Downpayment

Hey folks! If you are a first time home buyer, chances are you are using FHA financing. Wells Fargo has come out with a new program that buys down your market interest rate 1% for the first year. This buy down or temporary interest rate reduction doesn't cost the buyer any money.

$7500 First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit and OFHA

Have you been hearing about the $7500 government tax credit for first time buyers? Here are the facts from Mike Reeve with Guernsey Bank.

Market slow above $300,000-People don't feel rich anymore.

While the first time homebuyer market $200,000 and under has been popping in select areas, homes that require folks to move then buy are sitting still. The ones that are really struggling are the $400,000+ homes. The old addage Location, Location, Location is returning to be a theme as buyers are now much more considerate of commutes to work(gas), and the stronger investment of homes in established communities.

Communities We Serve

Bexley

Bexley is a suburb of older homes with excellent schools, great proximity to the city, and lots of character. It is just East of Downtown Columbus and is home to many of Columbus notable family names. Bexley prices range from $150,000 to million dollar mansions. Bexley homes have experienced some of the top appreciation in the city.

Clintonville / Beechwold

The Clintonville area is popular with residents for its central location and easy commute to downtown, as well as the charm and character of its 1900-1940’s neighborhoods. Homes sell from the 130’s in the Northern Beechwold area to the 800’s for some of the stately homes on E. North Broadway and Old Beechwold. Most homes fall in the 180-250 range. Clintonville has been hot with young families and professionals and is still home to some original owners as well.

Dublin

Dublin boasts excellent schools, and home values have appreciated well. The community has many newer homes with the exception of its historic downtown. If you are a buyer seeking a newer home, Dublin’s newer built homes have resold better than other newer suburbs in Columbus. Prices for Dublin homes start in the low 200’s and go to 1 million+, condos start in the 140 range.

German Village

German Village is a premiere Downtown Columbus Neighborhood anchored by Schiller Park. It is 233 acres of "living" history where the old meets the new and the result is a vibrant and charming community. German Village offers condominiums from the $140’s to million dollar mansions of Schiller Park. The neighborhood has been popular with the young and trendy as well as empty nesters and baby boomers looking for more culture and lifestyle.

Grandview

Grandview offers older homes with charm and character, a great small school district, and wonderful central proximity to the city. It has been regarded as a trendy favorite for younger professionals as well as a quiet community for families. Grandview homes sell at a high dollar per square foot. Grandview’s demand has earned it one of the most appreciating areas in Columbus for home values.

Hilliard

Hilliard has a wide variety of housing including apartments, condominiums and traditional single family homes. Hilliard and its surrounding areas outside of I-270 have experienced quite a bit of newer residential construction since the late 1990’s and are very popular with families looking for more home for the dollar, good schools, and newer/modern floor plans.

New Albany

New Albany is a carefully planned community that has paid great attention to building standards and requirements, and is the creation of The Limited founder, Leslie Wexner. New Albany is also famous for its horse farms and its large Georgian style homes. General price range of homes is between $150,000 to $2,000,000.

Powell

Powell is a historic downtown village known for its specialty shops and antiques. Powell has kept the small town historic feel for its downtown district yet most of its homes are newer. Homes in the Powell area range from $220,000 to 1 million +. Powell is in the Olentangy School District, which is held in high regard.

Upper Arlington

Arlington offers many prestigious, fine older homes built toward the turn of the century surpassing $1 million as well as homes from 1930’s-1960’s. Arlington is one of the highest dollar per sq ft. areas in the city due to its demand. Featuring The Scioto Country Club, where Jack Nicklaus learned to play golf. This is the area where the coach of the OSU Football team, Jim Tressel, calls home. Upper Arlington has experienced one of the highest appreciation rates for home values.

Victorian Village

Victorian Village is a trendy, vibrant area close to entertainment and nightlife. Victorian Village boasts homes with grand turrets, turn of the century fairytale architecture, and a trendy culture that could only be found in a downtown neighborhood. Price tags for Victorian Village range from $180,000- 1Million+. Home buyers can still find some fixer uppers toward the lower price ranges and in the transitioning Harrison West Neighborhood. There is also some condominium developments and condo conversions that may have a more affordable price tag in the Village.

Westerville

Downtown Westerville offers an old world charm, with homes dating back to the 1800’s around the Otterbein College campus. Westerville has good schools, and homes of all ages and sizes, with price ranges that may be a little more affordable than some of the suburbs closer to downtown Columbus.

Worthington

Worthington is known for its small town feel and wonderful school district. Worthington’s downtown strip hosts parades, the farmers market, and has specialty shops and restaurants. The community has a wonderful recreation center for residents, as well as many parks with access to the bike trails along the Olentangy River. Worthington homes have experienced strong appreciation of home values, mostly due to its top school system.

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