Central Ohio Real Estate - Sandra Thomas Blogs

January 2009 - Posts

• Housing Down Payment Assistance

  OHFA has brought back their down payment assistance with a few changes. They will be offering 2.5% down payment assistance to first time home buyers starting Monday. The rates will not be out until this Friday. Read More... Posted Thursday, January 29, 2009 12:11 PM by Sandra Thomas | 0 Comments Filed under: Market Conditions, Buyer Information, Seller Information

• Home Sales Jump

  Existing home sales in surprise jump Sales of existing homes in December rose 6.5% from November. But prices continued to fall, down over 15% from last year. By Catherine Clifford, CNNMoney.com staff writer NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- The number of existing Read More... Posted Thursday, January 29, 2009 12:08 PM by Sandra Thomas | 0 Comments Filed under: Market Conditions, Community Information

• Renovation Mistakes in a Buyers' Market

  With home prices on the decline, some homeowners may be tempted to renovate their home to make it more desirable or valuable to potential buyers. But there are certain renovations that can actually decrease the value of your home – even in an up Read More... Posted Thursday, January 22, 2009 11:28 AM by Sandra Thomas | 0 Comments Filed under: Buyer Information, Community Information

• Staging Your Home for Buyers

  Selling your home? Beyond the basics of completing needed repairs and addressing any issues revealed in your pre-listing home inspection, it's also important to consider the effect your home's appearance will have on prospective buyers. "Staging" Read More... Posted Thursday, January 22, 2009 10:21 AM by Sandra Thomas | 0 Comments Filed under: Seller Information

• Energy Saving Tip

  Most people only think of ceiling fans as a way to keep cool in the summer. But, do you know your ceiling fan can help keep you warmer and reduce your heating bill in the winter? Simply run the fan on the low setting in clockwise direction. This creates Read More... Posted Thursday, January 22, 2009 10:14 AM by Sandra Thomas | 0 Comments Filed under: Announcements, Community Information