Parsons Real Estate Group Archives

Central Ohio's Housing Market is Healthy and Stable!

Posted by Mike Parsons
April 10, 2008 at 03:29 PM

All real estate is local in nature, yet the media often quotes national trends and statistics. Central Ohio is a healthy and stable marketplace. Over 24,000 homes sold in Central Ohio in 2007. According to a Forbes.com report Columbus is the 7th most affordable place to live well. A Forbes and MoodysEconomy report called Columbus the 3rd most stable housing market in the country based on the strength of our economy,the affordability and availabilty of housing and the availability of the local credit markets. Home sales are affordable ! the average sale price of homes in Central Ohio continues to be considerably lower than the national average. 2007 was the 4th best housing market in history coming off the biggest housing boom in years 2003-2006. Home prices have a steady increase of 40% over the last decade. The chief economist of the National Association of Realtors considers Central Ohio undervalued. Housing prices are lower than what experts would expect . In Summary, The Grass is Greener here ! Call The Parsons Real Estate Group to buy or sell your next home !

Gary Parsons-As Seen On TV!

Posted by Mike Parsons
January 30, 2008 at 11:49 PM

Due to Gary's role as President Elect for the Columbus Board of Realtors he has been getting many calls from reporters about the housing market. Don't worry we won't let it go to his head. Click here to see Gary on Channel 3 News.
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FREE- Columbus Home Buying Workshop

Posted by Mike Parsons
August 29, 2007 at 08:09 PM

9/15/07-We will be hosting a FREE Home Buying Seminar for first time buyers. We thought we would do this class to help first time buyers feel more comfortable going through the home buying process. Often, buyers haven't done the necessary research and aren't prepared for their home purchase. This course is designed for those that hope to buy within the next year, but maybe not tomorrow. It is intended to give home buyers the basics so that everything isn't thrown at them all at once when the time comes to buy. This discussion is intended to disregard the hype and talk about the real issues that are important first time buyers. Subjects that we will talk about are:

1. Typical Steps in a Real Estate Purchase including financing, home search, making and negotiating an offer, to inspections, insurance for your home, and closing on your home.
2. How do I apply for a mortgage loan? What things do I need to be aware of when applying for a mortgage?
3. The biggest mistakes first time homebuyers make in Columbus, OH.

We will have an open forum for any questions big and small after the presentation.

The Free Homebuying Seminar will be held at Park National Bank located 7140 N. High St. Worthington, OH 43085 (Just South of 270 on the corner of Wilson Bridge and High). It will begin at 10am and will go unitl approx. noon depending upon the amount of questions. Light refreshments will be provided. Please call or email to register your seat. 614-523-6818. RSVP is required.
9/15/2007 at 10AM Park National Bank Worthington, OH 43085 614-523-6818 or email mike@parsonsrealestategroup.com to register now!

Gary Parsons is back!

Posted by Mike Parsons
April 17, 2007 at 03:26 AM

About 1 month ago Gary Parsons had a cold and experienced some flu like symptoms. In the next couple days he started experiencing weakness and numbness in his arms and legs. In true Gary fashion, he resisted going to the emergency room for 48 hours. After a day or two, he managed to overcome his own stubborness and drove himself to the hospital. Within the next couple days following he was paralyzed from the neck down. This mysterious sickness had turned into a very scary situation.

My father is lucky that he married to a doctor. Dr. Mom was there every day working with the doctors and hospital staff to confirm the problem. He went through a rigorous routine of tests, scans, and needles. As it turns out, Gary was experiencing a rare condition known as Guillain Barre Syndrome. More about this condition can be found at http://www.ninds.nih.gov. This is a sometimes fatal condition that can cause temporary or permanent paralysis. The recovery time is typically 4 months to a few years. His condition got worse after the next two days. We began to be very concerned about his lungs giving out and having to go on a respirator.

He showed much internal strength over that week or two. He willed himself into movement. The first week he could pick up a pencil. The next day he could wiggle his feet. The next he was typing emails. After about 2 weeks he could slowly stand and raise his arms above his head. After about 3 weeks, total, he was released from the hospital and has been in an out-patient rehabilitation program.

The doctors at Riverside said that he had the fastest recovery that they had ever seen for Guillain Barre Syndrome. We are very lucky. Thanks to everyone for your positive thoughts and prayers.
That was a very crazy and emotional couple weeks for our family. We appreciate all the love, help, and support of Gary's family, friends, and work associates. Gary Parsons is now back in the office and working hard for his clients.