Sellers
“Realtor of the Month”
Alli Close was recently acknowledged by Coldwell Banker King Thompson for her achievements in October. Click here for additional information.
Dublin Arts Council Hosts New Exhibit
The Dublin Art Council (DAC) boasts an internationally recognized art program, Art in Public Places, but there is a lot more to the DAC than the “Field of Corn” for which we are all so familiar.
7 Deadly Sins of Overpricing
“We can always go down, but we can’t go up.”
We have heard this statement several times! When setting the sales price of their home, many sellers are tempted to tack on a few percentage points to “leave room to negotiate”.
5 Updates to Make Before You List Your Home
First impressions. Curb appeal. You have probably heard both of these phrases many times if you’re about to put your house on the market. It’s absolutely true! Spending a little money to make some needed improvements can go a long way in helping your home sell faster at a higher price.
Struggling to Make Your Mortgage Payments?
Just a few years ago, the housing and financial markets were booming. Loans were easy to come by, and living the American Dream was made easy by zero down mortgages and no doc loans. Then, the markets crashed, jobs were lost, homes depreciated, and many homeowners were left struggling to make their payments.
First-Time Seller Tips
As long-time area residents, we truly have a solid understanding of this real estate market – we’ve been following it for a long time. And, while recent media reports may have people questioning a sale, Dublin has done rather well by comparison. In fact, we continue our record of closing on a home about every ten days because our listing prices reflect a constant interaction with this dynamic market.
Summer Moving Tips
The sun and heat certainly make it seem like fall is a long way off, but before long, kids will be back at school and the busiest moving season will be over. It’s crunch time for many families who are using summer break to move.
Memorial Tournament Week in Dublin
The Memorial Tournament has a long-standing history of attracting world famous athletes to Dublin, Ohio thanks to Columbus native, Jack Nicklaus. It’s always fun to enjoy amazing golf and connect with friends and colleagues in one of the most beautiful areas of our city (we can’t help but notice the beautiful Dublin homes along the course — and some great landscaping ideas!).
Improving Your Kitchen
The kitchen may very well be one of the dirtiest places in your home, and not just the obvious areas, like the sink. The refrigerator, dishtowels and counters all harbor germs.
5 Steps to Deciding How Much to Offer – or Ask – for Your Home
One of the hardest, most important decisions homebuyers face is how much to offer for their home. And the glut of information on the web about real estate only makes buyers even crazier than the decision itself does. Supply, demand, foreclosure rates, mortgage rates – buyers think they need to run spreadsheets and do fancy math to make a smart offer. And THAT can be super intimidating.
Click here or see below for the steps.
Real Estate Statistics
Monthly statistics on home sales were just released. While a lot of the real estate market is still lagging, Dublin is doing very well in comparison. Click here for more info.
Invest In Your Yard to Improve Property Value
Whether your house is 5, 10 or even 50 years old, enhancing your landscape is one of the best ways to increase your property value. Prioritizing your projects based on use and even hiring professionals to help you plan are two ways you can develop a fabulous yard that fits in your budget. Click here to see the article from HouseLogic for more tips.
Simple Sump Pump Maintenance To Avoid Basement Flooding
When the ground is oversaturated with water, excess runoff will follow the easiest path. Since that can oftentimes lead directly toward your home, it’s best to make sure your sump pump is working or you could be looking at a flooded basement.
Dublin Census Results
As active members of the Dublin community, we remember when Dublin first became a city back in 1987. Now, Dublin ranks as the largest of Columbus’ suburbs with more than 41,000 residents.
Dublin Enacts Texting Ban
The City of Dublin is serious about not texting while driving. On Monday, February 14, 2011, the city council approved the ban and, together with Dublin City Schools and Washington Township, will begin increasing education efforts to residents on the dangers of distracted driving.
Columbus, Ohio: A New Destination For Food Lovers
Though it may have come as a surprise to this Washington Post writer, those of us living in Columbus, Ohio are well aware of how spoiled we are when it comes to unique and delicious restaurants.
Dublin Ranked Among 7 Most Intelligent Communities
The city of Dublin already has lots to brag about…a world-famous golf tournament, thriving businesses and a respected school system, to name a few. Now, Dublin has one more honor to add to the list….being named one of the seven most intelligent cities in the world.
