I’m sharing the RE/MAX article below, because it applies to the Columbus Ohio real estate market.  While there are many distressed properties for sale in the Columbus Ohio area, banks slow response to offers on short sale homes is making it difficult to close these properties within the normal 30-60 day time frame.  I have seen many Central Ohio short sale properties take more than 6 months to close.

I have helped several buyers purchase short sale properties, many get frustrated at the lengthy process and tire of waiting on the bank to respond to their offer.  I just recently sold a home in Worthington Ohio as a short sale through Suntrust Bank and it took over a year to finally get it closed.  I had 4 different buyers make offers on the home and most got tired of waiting on the bank to respond.  Finally by the time I got the 4th offer, the bank had ordered the BPO (broker price opinion) and it still took about 30 days for them to approve this offer and another 30 days to get it closed.   That is simply too long.

Some home buyers don’t want to look at short sale properties because they are afraid they won’t be able to close in time, to take advantage of the home buyer tax credit.  Due to the current market conditions, many home buyers are looking for a bargain and distressed properties can often attract multiple offers.  However, that does no good if banks won’t respond in a timely manner.  Helping home owners avoid foreclosure by selling their home through the short sale process benefits everyone involved, the seller, the bank and the buyer. So banks should really make processing short sales a smoother and quicker process.

More expensive for banks to foreclose than to work out a short sale

Banks incur a lot more maintenance expenses and legal costs when they foreclose on a home rather than working out a short sale.  Typically less damage occurs to a property when a seller voluntarily sells it through a short sale, which means the bank may get more for the home and the buyer will feel more comfortable buying the home.  When a home goes through the foreclosure process, they often sit empty for an extended time without utilities working.  Homes that sit empty without utilities during the winter months often have plumbing pipes that burst causing extensive water damage to a home.  Homes sitting empty during the summer without proper cooling or ventilation can quickly develop mold.  Without electric, basement sump pumps don’t work which often causes water backup and mold issues in basements.

Banks should be especially motivated to process short sales as quickly as possible because it is in their best interests to get the most money out of a home.  So I just don’t understand why they remain so slow at dealing with these distressed sales.  I wish banks would start taking short sales more seriously.  Hopefully real estate professionals and  industry advocates like RE/MAX  who help to educate the public, banks and politicians will eventually make a difference.

RE/MAX Urges Lenders to Release Properties

Record Foreclosure Numbers Need to Be Tackled Head On

(Denver, CO, February 10, 2010) - Dave Liniger, RE/MAX International Chairman and Co-Founder, urged government and economic leaders to push lenders to release foreclosures to help speed the housing recovery. Liniger made his comments as a featured speaker at the Five Star Government Forum in Washington D.C. The Forum brought government and industry leaders together to share ideas for building stability in the nation’s housing market.

“Most of us feel that there is a tsunami of properties out there. I can assure you in the hardest hit areas of the country, there are bidding wars going on,” said Liniger, the only speaker representing a real estate company. ”So, for those lenders who are here listening, now is the time to release properties, because you’ve got the Homebuyer Tax Credit that’s driving buyers into the market, and a limited window of opportunity to get these properties sold before the credit expires this year.”

Liniger explained that in some markets experiencing high foreclosure rates, homes in price ranges that qualify for FHA financing are attracting a lot of attention. In these areas, there are multiple offers from investors and first-time buyers, which indicates there’s a real shortage of available homes.

The Five Star Forum focused on the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP), and the challenges facing mortgage lenders in modifying loans under the program. It brought this group of influential leaders together to begin the hard conversation on how better to keep more Americans from losing their homes.

Over the past year, RE/MAX International has led the way on the housing recovery.  Liniger and other RE/MAX representatives met with Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan, as well as officials with FHA, Fannie Mae, the Treasury Department, and the Homeowner Preservation Office. RE/MAX offered recommendations for streamlining the Short Sale process, some of which the Treasury Department adopted when it announced a new process last November.

In 2009, RE/MAX trained more than 10,000 agents to handle Short Sales. More RE/MAX agents have earned the Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation than agents with any other real estate company. Surveys show that after earning a CDPE designation, agents are twice as likely to be able to keep families in their homes. And, if the best route is a Short Sale, CDPE agents are much more successful at completing the transaction.

“In our industry, we talk about distressed properties, but we’re dealing with distressed sellers, distressed human beings,” said Liniger. “They’re humiliated by their situation, and that’s why 70% of them never pick up the phone to help themselves when they’re faced with a foreclosure. That’s where Short Sales come in. They provide a better way for both the homeowner and the lender.”

While some cities and markets are experiencing a recovery, as both home sales and prices rise, others are not faring as well. Overall, the real estate industry is in a correction, according to Liniger, who sees distressed properties making up the majority of sales for the next three to five years.  And, after that, another housing boom may be on the horizon.

“Once this correction is over, we have a whole new generation of homebuyers waiting to get into the market.  But we have to get through this first, and the best way to do that is to take it head on.”

© 2010 RE/MAX International, Inc. RE/MAX Affiliates may share this article, provided they do not charge for it and this notice is included. All other rights reserved.

Following is my latest Gahanna real estate success story.  The Columbus Ohio real estate market is really picking up. I have been showing condos to a first time home buyer in the Dublin and Worthington areas and we have had several go in contract before he could even make an offer on one and are now in a multiple offer situation on a Dublin condo.  I have another buyer looking in Clintonville and a few homes have gone into contract before we could make an offer on them.  I just saw a home in Grandview priced under $200,000, go into contract practically the same day it came on the market.  So there are many areas in Columbus and the Central Ohio suburbs where real estate is selling quickly.  The key is the properties that are selling quickly are properly prepared and priced for the current buyer’s market.  Foreclosures and short sales also remain popular with those buyers who are looking for a bargain and are okay with making repairs and taking the associated risk with purchasing those types of homes.

If you’re thinking about selling your home and buying another, this is a great time to take advantage of the increased market activity.  While it is still a buyer’s market in the Columbus Ohio area, prices are still low and mortgage interest rates are historically low as well.  As I have been saying for a while, you may make a little less on selling your home, but you’ll make up for it in what you buy, if you’re planning to move up.

Here’s the Gahanna real estate success story from Al and Tawny Whicker.  “In December of 2008, motivated by the low rates and falling house prices, we contacted Petra, Realtor with Remax Connection Realtors in Gahanna Ohio,  to ask if selling our Gahanna home of 10 years to step up to a bigger one was possible. She helped every step of the way. From recommending things we could do to make our home more appealing to buyers, to carefully pricing it and marketing it, she made the process much easier than it could have been.

What really blew us away was Petra’s marketing. She took fantastic pictures of the house, designed a beautiful flyer, created a virtual online tour with narration, and listed us on many web sites. The exposure was tremendous. In fact, as we searched the listings for our next home, it really showed how much better ours was marketed than most.

When it came to buying, Petra patiently listened, worked with our schedule, and took us to any home we wanted to see. She gave great input on pluses and minuses for each, including many things we wouldn’t have thought of, like future resale value.

In less than two months from listing, our home in Gahanna, we got an offer. Petra made sure the contract stipulated an extra week of possession after closing so we could have time to prepare our next home and move. There were no ideal homes on the listings for us that day, but one popped up the next day and we thought it would be perfect. That afternoon Petra met us there, and we were hooked at the front door. By the next day we had our offer accepted and were in contract to both sell the old house and buy our new home in Gahanna.

Petra was helpful and proactive every step of the way. We couldn’t have picked a better realtor, and are immensely thankful for Petra’s work and can-do attitude that made the whole process much easier than we expected. Thanks, Petra! We whole-heartedly recommend you for anyone buying or selling!”  Al and Tawny Whicker, proud Gahanna home owners!

I pride myself on providing the best marketing possible, for my listings.  You can view more on this recent Gahanna home sale at 414 Barwood Drive in Gahanna, Ohio 43230 and see the video on youtube below:

If you’re thinking about selling your Gahanna home, condo or real estate anywhere in Columbus and Central Ohio, I would love the opportunity to help you.  To learn more about the marketing and services I provide for selling your home in the Columbus Ohio area, please visit:  www.columbuscastles.com/sellers

Plus, if you are planning to sell your home and buy another home in the Central Ohio area, I offer special savings on the listing commission.   If you sell your current home and buy your next home with me as your buyer’s agent too, you’ll receive a 1% discount on the listing commission to sell your home in the Columbus Ohio area.  While there are some flat rate and discount mls services and for sale by owner MLS services who offer to sell Columbus Ohio real estate at a discount, you won’t receive near the level of marketing and service that I provide.  The extensive online marketing I provide really does make a difference in what you can make, when selling your home and I invite you to compare the services I provide when selling Columbus Ohio real estate to learn more.

Please call me at 614-895-0496 or complete visit:  http://www.columbuscastles.com/sellers_worth to get started.

I look forward to serving all your Gahanna and Columbus Ohio real estate needs!

Petra Hinterschied, Realtor with Remax Connection Realtors, 130 Mill Street, Gahanna, Ohio 43230, licensed since 2001 with over $46 million in Columbus Ohio real estate sales.

I’m sure everyone has heard by now the Columbus Ohio real estate market is not the best for sellers in 2008. Columbus Ohio and many Central Ohio suburbs are currently experiencing a “buyer’s market.” Depending on your situation though, it might still be a good time for you to sell your Central Ohio home. For example, if you want to move up and buy another home in Central Ohio, your current home might sell for less than you hope for, but you’re likely to save more on what you purchase because it is selling for proportionately less too.

While some real estate markets in the Columbus Ohio area are certainly doing better than others, in general, homes that are priced appropriately and prepared properly are still selling. If you are serious about selling your home in the Columbus and Central Ohio area read on to learn more about preparing your home. Contact Petra at 614-895-0496 to discuss selling your home in the Columbus Ohio area or visit: ColumbusCastles.com - Learn how Petra can help successfully sell your home in Columbus and Central Ohio.

August 2008 Columbus Ohio Real Estate Market Update for Home Sellers in Central Ohio

Some good news for home sellers in Columbus Ohio! According to the Columbus Board of REALTORS®, Columbus Ohio real estate sales inventory of homes for sale in Central Ohio, has been decreasing throughout 2008. In August 2008, there were 16,975 homes for sale in the central Ohio area, which is 14.2 percent lower than last year at the same time. The average sales price of a home in the central Ohio area is down 4.8 percent from one year ago. However, the average sales price in August was $175,632 approximately 15 percent higher than the average sales price of $152,790 in January 2008! Some areas in Central Ohio are holding their value better than others and are not necessarily experiencing these same declining values.

Should you need to sell your Columbus Ohio home in this current buyer’s market, it needs to be prepared properly, priced appropriately and staged effectively to attract buyers. Based upon my years of experience working with Central Ohio home buyers, I hear first hand what they like and don’t like in homes. I’m going to share some tips to help your home stand out from the competition and be more appealing to buyers in any market.

1. PRICE IT RIGHT. Set a realistic price based upon recent comparable sales of homes sold in the last 6 months. Your home’s value has nothing to do with what you paid for it or what the Franklin County Auditor has assessed it at. It is worth what other buyers have recently paid for homes similar to yours and that’s where your home should be priced. If you owe more than it is worth in the current Columbus Ohio real estate market and can’t wait to sell, then you may want to consider a short sale to avoid foreclosure. Call Petra at 614-895-0496 to discuss your options.
2. PAINT . . . PAINT AND MORE PAINT!! Paint is probably the cheapest update you can do yourself and it can make your home feel like it’s move in ready inside. You may like red, green and yellow walls or striped wall paper - but what if those colors don’t coordinate with a new buyer’s furnishings? What do you think the chances are that most buyers will have decor that goes with your paint colors? If your walls aren’t neutral - PAINT THEM. If buyers think they have to paint every room in the house - they will feel like the home needs too much work and pass it by in favor of another home that is neutral and feels more ready to move in. Remember, buyers have lots of homes to choose from, in today’s Columbus Ohio real estate market and most will prefer a home that is move in ready over one that needs every room painted.
3. DE-CLUTTER. It is important to keep the buyer’s focus on the home not on your family. Remove most of your personal collections, family photos, political statements, etc. These can distract buyers from the important mission that brought them to your home. Remember you want buyer’s to envision their furnishings in your home so they can see themselves living there. They can better focus on where to place their furniture when there’s less of your clutter and excess furnishings in the way.
4. UPDATE FLOORING. Dirty, dated or smelly carpet, busy linoleum, worn hardwood floors, cracked ceramic tiles, etc. are a real turn off for buyers. To them it seems obvious that these should be replaced. Either replace it up front or acknowledge they need replaced by offering a flooring allowance. It’s typically best to just replace it up front, if you can afford to because it will make your home feel more updated to the buyer.
5. PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP SHOWS. Take care of any glaring repair and maintenance issues. The buyer must establish a sense of trust in your home. Buyers feel more positive about a home when it looks like it’s been well maintained and taken care of.
6. SHOWING YOUR HOME. Presentation should be meticulous - your home should be sparkling clean throughout. Make your home feel light and bright with drapes open and lights on. Eliminate any pet, smoke or food odors. If you’re going to use air fresheners or candles, make sure the scent is clean, refreshing and subtle. I’ve been in some homes where the air freshener scent was so strong we could hardly breathe. The right scent can make your home feel more welcoming and relaxing, but the wrong scent can set the tone for buyers to go through the home trying to find out what you’re covering up with such a strong scent.

   Showing your home is an important step in winning the heart of a buyer. Remember that buying a home is an emotional decision and buyers use all of their senses to experience your home. A dark interior, unpleasant smell, barking dog, or uncomfortable temperature can eliminate your home from their list. I know your home may not be new like a model home, but your home can still show like one with a thorough cleaning, fresh paint and updated flooring.




7. GO AWAY FOR SHOWINGS. It’s not a good idea to be present when buyers come to see your home because they may shorten their time spent in your home feeling like they are intruding on your privacy. Or, they may not feel comfortable discussing your home as freely as they would if you weren’t there. I’ve also seen sellers try to offer certain information they thought was helpful, only to turn the buyer off. Showing your home is not a social visit and it’s best to not make assumptions about what a buyer wants.

REMEMBER - if buyer’s want a fixer upper . . . there are plenty of Columbus Ohio foreclosure properties in the Central Ohio real estate market they can get for a bargain. Unless you want to sell your home at a bargain, it should be in move in condition. The current Columbus Ohio real estate market is for SERIOUS SELLERS ONLY!

The Columbus Board of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service (MLS) includes real estate listings and sales data for all of Franklin, Delaware, Fayette, Madison, Morrow and Union Counties and parts of Champagne, Clark, Hocking, Licking, Fairfield, Knox, Logan, Marion, Pickaway and Ross Counties.

The media seems to be thriving on publishing so much negative hype about the real estate market, that I thought I’d clarify by sharing a little about the Columbus Ohio Real estate market in particular.  But I’m wondering if my title “The End of The American Dream” scares you enough to want to read on?  Or does it paralyze you into thinking you should just sit still and not make a move until this storm blows over?  Perhaps that’s the phenomenon the media is feeding into?

While I know there are many areas in the United States that have much worse real estate markets than we do here in Columbus, I’m betting that overall it’s not nearly as bad as the media keeps publicizing.  I guess they think the American public would rather focus on all the negative like they do?  Don’t they think we can handle the truth?  Or maybe the media can’t handle the truth because it doesn’t sound as sensational or they think it won’t sell as much?  Since it seems like a “so called good story” is more important to the media than telling the truth, I have a hard time believing anything they say.  So it seems like the media needs to learn how to do a better job and figure out a way to provide good stories - while still telling the truth.  But I guess that’s a whole different story that I won’t focus on any further here.

The truth is real estate is local and all they really should be focused on is talking about the local real estate market as it pertains to specific areas instead of making it sound like their story applies to every market in the US.  Here in Columbus Ohio, real estate is selling and inventory levels continue to decline.

The Columbus Board of REALTORS® reported on June 26, 2008, that home sales in the Columbus Ohio area continue to increase each month and that presents a healthy picture of the Central Ohio housing market.  As a matter of fact, 2,064 homes sold in May which was a 15.7 percent increase over the number of sales in May 2008.  While there is still a large inventory of homes for sale in Columbus and Central Ohio, low interest rates and competitive pricing continue to fuel the Columbus Ohio real estate market.  Now maybe I’m crazy, but I think the fact that over 2,000 Central Ohio homes sold in May 2008 alone, sounds like good news?  So I’m doing my share to spread this good news.

As a matter of fact, I had a new real estate listing in Northwest Columbus, Upper Arlington area that went into contract in less than 30 days on the market at 97% of the list price.  I know first hand when homes are properly prepared and priced competitively they are still selling.  In this Columbus real estate market homes need to be in the best condition possible to sell quickly.

In May of 2008 there were 17,900 homes for sale in the Columbus Ohio area, which is a little over 5 percent fewer than May of 2007.  There were 4,703 homes added to the market in May which is 8 percent lower than the 5,118 homes listed in May of 2007.  The average list price of a home for sale in May was $173,826 which is 3.8 percent lower than the average list price of a home in May of 2007.  So the average sales price in May of 2008 was $168,345, almost 4 percent lower than May of 2007.  Year to date sales of new and existing homes sold January through May of 2008 total 8,367 which is 14.1 percent behind the 9,737 sales during the same time period in 2007, but only 3 percent behind the Columbus real estate market’s pre-boom period (prior to 2003).

The Columbus Board of REALTORS® just came out with June 2008 statistics which show the Central Ohio housing market is continuing to stabilize.  While there were slightly more homes on the market in June 2008 versus June 2007, so far this year there is a 9.2 percent decrease in total homes on the market.

According to Greg Hraback, President of the Columbus Board of REALTORS®, the first half of 2008 has seen increasing home sales and there were 8.6 percent more homes sold in June than in May.  Total new and existing homes sold through June of 2008 is 10,667, 14.3 percent behind June 2007’s total of 12,444, but less than six percent behind sales in the market’s pre boom period, during the first half of 2003.

I think the best news is that Central Ohio sales values increased in June 2008 over 7 percent compared to May for an average home sales price of $180,399.

I’ve included a chart provided by the Columbus Board of REALTORS® with the latest sales statistics comparing June 2008 to June 2007 and year to date real estate sales in Columbus and Central Ohio.  These sales stats include not only Columbus but all Central Ohio real estate sales for suburbs of Columbus: Bexley, Blacklick, Canal Winchester, Clintonville, Downtown Columbus, Dublin, Gahanna, German Village, Grandview Heights, Granville, Grove City, Groveport, Hilliard, Lewis Center, New Albany, Pataskala, Pickerington, Powell, Reynoldsburg, Short North and Victorian Village, Upper Arlington, Westerville, Whitehall, Worthington as well as Franklin County many of the surrounding counties.

There are some areas in Central Ohio that are doing better than others and I’ve recently included a story showcasing how quickly homes in good condition seem to be selling in Clintonville, Bexley, German Village, Westerville and Worthington Ohio, just to name a few.  The areas that seem to have slower sales and have also been hardest hit with foreclosures are those with newer homes where predatory lending practices prevailed - but that’s a whole another story that I won’t get into here.

Since inventory levels are still plentiful, interest rates are still reasonable and there are great no money down loan programs for first time home buyers, now is still a great time to buy a home in Columbus and Central Ohio.  Who knows how long the no money down loan programs will still be around, so you should take advantage of this great opportunity while it’s here.

Overall I’d say if you’re not serious about selling, there’s no point in putting your home on the market right now.  If you are not willing to properly prepare and price your home for the current market, you’ll only end up frustrated when your home doesn’t sell.  As always, if you’d like an honest opinion about selling your home in Central Ohio, please don’t hesitate to call me at 614-895-0496, for expert advice.

As an experienced Columbus Ohio REALTOR® with over $45 million in real estate sales all over Central Ohio, I can help determine your home’s value in the current Columbus Ohio real estate market and make suggestions to improve your home’s condition making it more appealing to buyers.  Visit: columbuscastles.com/sellers to learn more about my services for selling your home in Columbus and Central Ohio.

This is a buyer’s market right?  The media keeps publicizing how bad the real estate market is all over the US.  So how is it possible that I have come across 4 multiple offer situations in the last month here in Columbus Ohio?  Let me share a little more about each scenario to give you a better idea of what the real estate market is really doing here in the Columbus Ohio area. 

Client number 1:  I’m working with a couple who just recently sold their home in Indiana and are now ready to buy their next home in the Columbus Ohio area.  They love older vintage style homes with lots of character, charm and hardwood floors in walking type communities.  The husband is a resident at Mount Carmel and Saint Ann’s Hospitals.  The wife will be going to OSU to complete the Internal Medicine program.  So they wanted areas convenient to Downtown, OSU and Westerville.   They decided to look for older homes in the Bexley, Clintonville, German Village and Worthington areas. 

We had found a home in Clintonville that they just loved and were ready to make an offer on when it went into contract.  There was one other home in Clintonville and 2 homes in Bexley that they also liked and all three went into contract at the same time.  All of these homes had been on the market for less than 2 weeks.  Even though there is plenty more on the market, most of the other homes are not nearly as nice so they decided to just wait until something new came on the market.  Three days ago a new real estate listing came on the market in Bexley and we went to see it right away.  It was the perfect home for them so we made an offer right away before anyone else had a chance!  They are now very happy to be in contract on this cute cape cod home in Bexley!  

Client number 2:  I’m working with another couple who have their current home in contract and has to move by the end of July (I’m selling their current home in the OSU/Upper Arlington/Riverside Hospital area).  The husband works at Chase in the Polaris/Lewis Center area and the wife works in Westerville.  They are also very active in their church which is located just North of the OSU Campus area so they wanted to buy a home somewhere in between these areas.  We have been looking for homes in the Clintonville, Worthington and Westerville areas. They’re expecting their 2nd child, so modern day conveniences like a finished basement, 1st floor den and 2 car attached garage are important to them.  

They quickly realized you can get a much nicer home for the money in some well established neighborhoods in Westerville.  We found their ideal home in Westerville last Saturday.  We went back on Monday to see it a 2nd time and were ready to make an offer on it and found out they already had another offer that they were ready to accept.  So we quickly made our best offer on this home too, but the seller decided to take the other one because it came in first.  This home had been on the market for less than 2 weeks.

Client number 2 again:  Okay - I mentioned that I’m also selling their home which is located in the Cranford Subdivision in Northwest Columbus (Upper Arlington, OSU and Riverside Hospital area).  Here’s a link to that Northwest Columbus Ranch Home.  I always try to provide staging and home preparation advice to my clients who want to sell their home because I know that homes in the best condition sell quicker and for more money.  So this client took the time to properly prepare their home for the market.  This particular area of Columbus is very popular due to it’s convenient location, on the edge of Upper Arlington, plus it’sclose to OSU and Riverside Hospital.  In addition, you can get to Downtown Columbus in about 10 minutes.  However, I’ve still seen some homes sit on the market a while in this area, when they are not properly prepared. 

Since this home was properly prepared for the market, we experienced lots of showings.  After about 2 weeks on the market, we received an offer from someone who is planning to go to graduate school at the Ohio State University (OSU).  We had started negotiating with this client when a 2nd offer came in.  The sellers had to decide which offer they wanted to take and decided to stay with the first buyer because they agreed to take the home as is.  This was appealing to the seller because they are ready to move on to their next home and don’t want to bother with any more repairs on their current home.  

Client number 3:  I’m working with another couple who are first time home buyers.  The husband works in Downtown Columbus and the wife works in the Worthington area.  So they’re looking for homes in Worthington, Dublin, Westerville and Gahanna areas.  They have some pretty specific needs in their first home - a fenced in yard for their dog and some separate living space for her Dad who is planning to move in with them.  So we found a cute ranch home in Gahanna that offered a nice large basement that they planned on finishing for a mother in law type suite for her Dad. Only problem, 2 other people wanted the same home at the same time.  That’s right - this home had 3 offers at the same time.  Unfortunately, our offer was not the chosen one.  My clients offered the most they could afford and that obviously wasn’t enough. 

In October of 2007, Forbes ranked the Columbus Ohio real estate market the 3rd most stable in the US.  I find that homes are still selling well in many areas of Central Ohio.  I think the key in the three homes in Bexley, Clintonville and Westerville mentioned above, is the homes went into contract quickly because they were all in good condition, properly prepared/staged and priced right for the current market.  I always say that homes in the best condition will sell more quickly and for more money.  Visit http://www.columbuscastles.com/sellers, to learn more.

There are some areas of Columbus and some Central Ohio suburbs that are not selling as quick, but that certainly is not the case everywhere.  Some of the areas that are struggeling the most are areas with newer homes that were developed too quickly.  Also in some of those newer developments, builders are still building.  So it’s very challenging to try and sell your home and compete against the builder’s buyer financing incentives.

Overall, you’ll find the Columbus Ohio real estate market to be doing much better than many other parts of the US and even other areas in Ohio.  If you’re interested in buying or selling a home, I’d love to work for you.  Please CONTACT PETRA at 614-895-0496 anytime from 8am-10pm EST for personal assistance with your Columbus Ohio real estate needs. 

Welcome to my Columbus Ohio Real estate blog.  My goal is to share what it’s like to live, work and play in Columbus Ohio and the Central Ohio suburbs of Bexley, Clintonville, Dublin, Gahanna, Grandview Heights, Hilliard, Lewis Center, Pickerington, Powell, Reynoldsburg Westerville and Worthington.  You’ll find the latest information, data and statistics to keep informed on the Columbus Ohio Real estate market as well.

Whether you are a resident or considering relocating to Columbus, Ohio, I hope you find this information helpful in determining where you want to live, work and play in Central Ohio!  Having lived in Central Ohio for over 38 years, I know a lot about the Columbus area.  As a Columbus real estate agent who’s active in the real estate market, I get around to most of the communities and suburbs in Columbus.  So I hope you’ll consider me your guide to learning about the Columbus Ohio area.

As always, if I can be of service in helping you buy, sell or build a home anywhere in Central Ohio, please contact me at 614-895-0496 or visit:  www.ColumbusCastles.com to get started.