About Columbus Real Estate

 

Gorgeous 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Ranch Home At

194 Red Oak Pass

Commercial Point, OH 43116

 

 

 

ØBright and Cheery - 3 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms – Gorgeous Hardwood Floors in Entry, Great Room, Kitchen & Dining Areas

ØGreat Location in the Vibrant Community of Chestnut Estates

Ø1,952 Sq. Ft - Built in 2008

ØTaxes $3,386 per Year (as of 2011)

ØFully Insulated, 2-Car Attached Garage with Openers

ØGreat Room - 13’8” x 22’6”, Cathedral Ceiling, Gleaming Hardwood Floors, and Light Walls with Gas Fireplace and Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound

ØKitchen - 11’ x 10’9” - with Eat-in Space, Gleaming Hardwood Floors, Stainless Steel Electric Range, Refrigerator & Dishwasher, Loads of Counter Space, Sliding Glass Patio Doors Leading to Back Yard

ØFormal Dining Room – 13’ x 11’5” with Tray Ceiling and 2 Windows

ØDen with French Doors – 11’9” x 11’3” with Neutral Carpet, Bright and over looks Front Yard

ØMaster BR - 12’4” x 15’10” with neutral carpet, big walk-in closet, 2 Corner Windows

ØDeluxe Master Bath – Double Sinks, Garden Soaking Tub and Large Shower

Ø2nd Bedroom -11’4” x 11’6” with neutral carpet, 2 Corner Windows and Spacious Closet

Ø3^rd Bedroom -11’4” x 11’ with neutral carpet, 1 Window and Walk-in Closet

ØFirst Floor Laundry Room

ØSecurity System and Water Softener with a Filtration System

ØPartial Basement

ØClose to new shopping plazas, minutes to I-71, 15 minutes to Columbus!

 

Great One Story Condo Home

147 Independence Blvd.

Delaware, OH 43015

 

Gorgeous Open Floor Plan with Vaulted Ceilings

Close to Historic Downtown Delaware, YMCA,

schools, shopping, and parks!

 

ØBright and Cheery - 3 Bedrooms and 2 Full Bathrooms

Ø1,206 Sq. Ft - Built in 2003

ØTaxes $2,168 per Year (as of 2011)

ØActive Homeowners’ Association $100/month

ØWonderful Front Porch; Shaded in the Evening- Sit Out & Wave at the Neighbors Walking by

Ø2-Car Detached Garage with Openers & 1 Off Street Paved Parking Spot Beside Garage

ØGreat Room - Vaulted Ceiling, Neutral Carpeting, and Light Walls with Gas Fireplace and TV Niche

ØKitchen – New Gleaming Floors, Electric Range, Refrigerator & Dishwasher, Loads of Counter Space, Door Leading to Back Yard and  Garage

ØDining Area – Vaulted Ceiling, Neutral Carpeting and Light Walls

ØMaster BR - Neutral Carpeting, Light and Airy, Big walk-in closet

ØMaster Bath – Bright and Light with Shower Stall

Ø2nd Bedroom - Neutral Carpeting and Spacious Closet

Ø3^rd Bedroom - Neutral Carpeting and Spacious Closet

ØFirst Floor Laundry Room with Plenty of Shelf Storage

ØFreshly Painted and Move-in Ready

ØEasy access to Rt. 23, I-71, Rt. 36, Columbus Zoo; Situated centrally making the Polaris & Sawmill areas both conveniently close by

ØWell Maintained on a Quiet Street in a very friendly community; Well kept sidewalks and two common area ponds popular with wild ducks and stocked with fish to feed. Lawns and outside maintenance are a priority & well taken care of by the Homeowners Association.

ØHome is away from traffic, in a quiet corner of the community, but close to Historic Downtown Delaware, YMCA, shopping, schools, golf courses, and parks!

Call Roberta Kayne to see this home today!  614-652-2843.  Or go to www.147IndependenceBlvd.com for more pictures

 

 

 

8738 Chrisey Court

 

Powell, OH 43065

 

Gorgeous Open Floor Plan with Huge Fenced Back Yard

 

on Friendly Cul-de-sac

 

 Close to schools, shopping, parks, and golf courses!

 

 

 

 

ØBright and Cheery – Lots of Windows & Light- 3 Bedrooms and 1.5 Bathrooms

Ø1,727 Sq. Ft - Built in 1979

ØTaxes $3,395 per Year (as of 2011)

Ø2-Car Attached Garage with Openers

ØEntryway opens to a Beautiful Living Room with new Neutral Carpet

ØLarge Kitchen with Eat-in Space, Ceramic Floor, Stainless Steel Electric Range, Refrigerator & Dishwasher; Pantry and Loads of Counter Space

ØMaster BR -  with new neutral carpet, huge walk-in closet, 2 Windows

Ø2^nd Bedroom - with neutral carpet, 2 Windows

Ø3^rd Bedroom - with neutral carpet, 1 Window

ØGreat Room -  with neutral carpet and stone wood-burning fireplace, and sliding glass patio doors

ØHalf Bath on First Floor off Great Room

ØFirst Floor Laundry Room (Washer/Dryer not included)

ØCul-de-sac lot – Neighbor and Pet Friendly

ØNew Brick Patio - Huge Fenced-in Yard with New Shed

ØDriveway and Mailbox recently replaced

ØNew Landscaping

ØRadon System installed

ØGreat Location in a Vibrant Community

ØClose to I-270, shopping, Grocery Store, schools, golf courses, and parks!

 

For more information about this home go to www.8738ChriseyCourt.com or email Roberta Kayne, homes@RobertaKayne.com

 

 

 

Gorgeous Condo in the Desirable Neighborhood of
Falls at Hayden Run includes 2 Pools, 2 Fitness Centers
and a Club house!
Close to schools, shopping, parks, and golf courses

5294 Berthold Pass Dr., Dublin, OH 43016

 

 

ØBright and Cheery - 2 Bedrooms and 1.5 Bathrooms

Ø1588 Sq. Ft - 1,094 Sq. Ft. per Auditor plus another 500 sq. ft. in finished Lower Level

ØBuilt in 2007

Ø$123/month Condo Fees

ØTaxes $2,585 per Year (as of 2011)

Ø1-Car Detached Garage with Opener

ØGreat Room - 15’ x 21’5”, Neutral Carpet

ØKitchen - 15’2” x 10’10” - with Eat-in Space, Vinyl Floors, Stainless Steel Electric Range, Refrigerator & Dishwasher, Sliding Glass Door, Loads of Counter Space

ØMaster BR - 12’10” x 12’3” with neutral carpet, big closets, 2 Windows

Ø2^nd Bedroom -12’ x 10’ with neutral carpet, 2 Windows

ØFamily Room - 15’ x 21’7” with neutral carpet

ØHalf Bath in Finished Lower Level

ØLower Level Laundry Room

ØPet Friendly

ØPatio with Fenced-in Yard

ØVibrant Community includes 2 pools, 2 Fitness Centers, 2 Sand Volleyball Courts, a bar (The Goat) and a Clubhouse!

ØClose to I-270, Tuttle Mall shopping, Grocery Store, Dublin Hospital, golf courses, and parks!

 

 

 

BUILDING GREEN- Just Remember what Grandpa Taught You

 

By Andrew Hill @ www.NewHomeSource.com

 

Green building: It was once thought to be a fad, a lifestyle trend that was sure to burn out. But today, all signs point towards a steady future for green construction. Surprising? Maybe. But if you take the time to look at the big picture, building green seems not only to be a good choice, but oftentimes the right choice.

 

The most obvious question must first be asked: Why build green? When asked this question, architects and homebuilders have similar answers and feelings. They choose to build green because it improves: health, safety, comfort, energy consumption, and efficiency. Building green is important because many people become sick from low quality compounds used to build homes. Green products help improve air quality and reduce the risk of your home making you sick.

 

Okay, okay, we’ve all heard that before. But what about the cost? This is often a major deterrent for prospective green home buyers. But building green doesn’t have to mean installing solar panels on every wall of the house (although that is an option if you’re highly motivated). It can be as simple as designing a home to better control sunlight warming, installing low flow sinks and toilets, using cotton insulation, or switching to fluorescent bulbs. And all of these options will lower your utility bill.

 

Finally, building green is a great way to improve durability, quality, and sustainability. If you’re looking for a way to give back and conserve the planet for the next generation, then what better way to do it than by building a durable house? Green home construction incorporates products and techniques that are meant to outlast standard construction elements and procedures. By building a green home that will last longer, you reduce your carbon footprint and leave a home that will be a testament to future generations of the importance of conserving our environment. Whether you have children, grandchildren, or no kids at all, buying green is an investment for the future.

 

Building Green is as simple as remembering the lessons your grandfather taught you:

 

1.   Stay healthy

 

2.   Be efficient

 

3.   Make wise investments

 

4.   Buy quality and it will last

 

 This blog is by guest writer – Andrew Hill with New Home Source – www.NewHomeSource.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

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what you will learn at the seminar:\ 

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· How much can I afford?

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I get asked this question very often -- what is a short sale?  It is easy to answer by sending someone a link to a website or several websites that explain a short sale.  Here is how the Columbus Board of Realtors explains it: 

"The term "Short Sale" is used in the real estate business to describe a situation where there is more debt owing against a property than the current market value of the property, and where the seller is unwilling or unable to bring sufficient liquid assets to the closing to cure all deficiencies. In other words, the Seller can't sell the property unless the third parties, or "Creditor(s)," agree to accept a payment that is less or "short" of the amounts actually owed to the Creditor(s). The Creditor(s) are usually mortgage lenders, mortgage insurers, bankruptcy trustees, and federal, state and local taxing authorities such as the IRS or State Tax Commission."

What does that mean?  A short sale means the seller's lender is accepting a less than the seller owes on the mortgage in order to release an existing mortgage. The seller may have stopped making payments or they may just be underwater - owe more than the house is worth.  Just because a property is listed with short sale terms does not mean the lender will accept your offer, even if the seller accepts it.  

The process is that you make an offer, the seller accepts it, the seller's agent sends the offer to the lender along with the seller's hardship package (the seller has to prove hardship), and then we wait for the bank to process the package and the offer.

Depending on the lender's back-log of foreclosures and how much paperwork the seller has already submitted, it could take anywhere from two weeks to six months (or more) to get a response on an offer from a lender. In addition, if two lenders are involved because there are two loans secured to the property, it could take longer to satisfy the demands of the second lender.

If a mortgage company agrees to a short sale, they ask buyers to purchase the home in its present condition - as is. Lenders typically will refuse to pay for:

•·         Suggested repairs disclosed on a home inspection.
•·         Pest inspections or work necessary to issue a clear pest report.
•·         Roof certifications or roof repairs.
•·         Home protection plans for the buyer.
•·         Deferred maintenance.

Some lenders reserve the right to renegotiate the terms of the short sale at the last minute. If the market changes, new laws pass or new information crosses the lender's desk, the lender can attempt to change the terms of the contract. Lenders generally have lawyers at their disposal, and ordinary buyers do not.

The short sale process, from submission to short sale approval, is generally as follows:

•·         Submission of offer and complete short sale package from the seller.
•·         Bank acknowledges receipt -- 10 to 30 days.
•·         Bank orders a BPO or appraisal -- 30 to 60 days.
•·         File is reviewed -- 30 to 60 days.
•·         Negotiator is assigned -- 30 to 60 days.
•·         Level II negotiator may be assigned -- 30 to 90 days.
•·         File is approved or rejected -- 60 to 120 days.

If you're running past 120 days, it's possible that the listing agent or a third-party negotiator is not on the ball and is lax about calling the bank. Calling the bank means waiting on hold anywhere from 10 minutes to an hour or longer.

Or, a lengthy short sale period can also mean the bank has internal problems, not enough staff or has lost the file a few times, prompting the listing agent to resend the package over and over

This is the short version of what a short sale is.  They can go smoothly or they can be a nightmare.  If you are patient and don't mind waiting up to 6 months for an answer from the bank, you might get a good deal.  But other things can happen while you are waiting - the house can be vandalized, the seller might have a 2nd lien on the house that the mortgage company doesn't know about, the bank/lender can, after you've waited several months, counter offer with a higher price (I've had that happen to one of my buyers); if the house is not winterized, the pipes can freeze.  About 10% of short sales do end up closing, and the other 90% stay in limbo long enough to go into foreclosure.  A lot depends on the listing agent, the bank, the negotiator and the seller and how quickly they all move toward the goal of selling the house.

I hope this helps explain what a short sale is.  There is a ton of information on the internet about short sales, but these are the basics.

If you want more information or specifics, contact Roberta Kayne, homes@RobertaKayne.com or www.FindColumbusHomes.com