Buyers

  • "Realtor of the Month" Alli Close was recently acknowledged by Coldwell Banker King Thompson for her achievements in October. Click here for additional information. Congratulations to Michelle Lugenbeel from the Grove City/Southwest office for being the Coldwell Banker King ...
  • 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. The DAC hosts workshops, seminars, camps for kids, a visual ...
  • Real Estate Smart Phone Apps In today's real estate market, consumers want to be just as engaged in house-hunting as their realtors. And, both need timely information at their fingertips. The mobile Coldwell Banker King Thompson site is a valuable resource, but the number of other mo...
  • Dublin Irish Festival Dublin residents are proud of many things in the community - excellent schools, beautiful public art, fantastic shopping and dining, and the list goes on. But, come the first weekend in August, there is only one place to be if you live in Dublin (or let's...
  • 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 h...
  • 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. Moving is a big task, but ...
  • Dublin High Schools Rank Top in the Nation The 19-school Dublin School District consistently receives top honors from the State of Ohio making it one of the best districts in the state. To add to its impressive credentials, the district recently received word that its three high schools - Dublin J...
  • 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 ar...
  • Dublin Company Ranks High In Fortune 500 List We make it no secret that we think Dublin is one of the best places to own a home in Central Ohio.  Can you top having some of the best schools, beautiful neighborhoods, and chic restaurants and retail venues?  Yes, because Dublin is a great place to li...
  • 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.Further, if you’re a pet owner, bacteria can be even worse!   Do you know...
  • 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 rate...
  • 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. In 2010, the stimulous plan for first time home buyers was in place, ar...
  • 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. Sump pump fa...
  • 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.  Because the city makes it a priority to celebrate its rich hi...
  • 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 d...
  • 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.  The article highlights eateries in the Short North and Ger...
  • 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 cit...
  • Termites Versus Ants Of the two types of termites, ground and drywood, ground termites typically do much more damage to structures over a shorter period of time. TERMATROL stations have been developed to detect ground termites, also called subterranean termites.  Groun...
  • 7 Mortgage Trends to Expect in 2011 While it's most important to consider your personal situation when planning to purchase a new home, it's also important understand what trends will impact the mortgage industry. For example, based on movement in 2010, experts believe that mortgage rates ...
  • 5 Things To Understand About Homeowners Insurance 1. Look for exclusions to coverage. For example, most insurance policies do not cover flood or earthquake damage as a standard item. These coverages must be bought separately. 2. Look for dollar limitations on claims. Even if you are covered for a risk...
  • 10 Ways To Lower Your Homeowners Insurance Costs 1. Raise your deductible. If you can afford to pay more toward a loss that 
occurs, your premiums will be lower. 2. Buy your homeowners and auto policies from the same company and you'll usually qualify for a discount. But make sure that the savings ...
  • Does Moving Up Make Sense? Answer these questions to help you decide whether moving up makes sense. 1. How much equity do you have in your home? Look at your annual mortgage statement or call your lender to find out. Usually, you don't build up much equity in the first few yea...
  • Finding The Right Home With all the choices in today's market, how do you go about finding the right home? It seems the more research you do, the more alternatives you discover. It's important to visualize your needs and plan ahead. Know what you want in a home, what's i...
  • Frequently Asked Questions About Home Inspections What is a home inspection? A home inspection is an objective visual examination of the physical structure and systems of a home, from roof to foundation. A home inspection is the equivalent of a physical examination from your doctor. When problems or symp...
  • Historic Opportunities In Real Estate Learning The Lessons Of The Past It 's often said, "What's Past is Prologue." In real estate, the past can indeed determine the future, when buyers choose to restore or preserve a historic property. Opportunities abound for those wanting to purchase a ...
  • Home Buyers’ Glossary Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM) A mortgage that permits the lender to adjust the interest rate periodically on the basis of changes in a specified index. Amortization Schedule A timetable schedule showing the amount of each payment applied to interest a...
  • Dublin Named One of the Best Places To Live by Money Magazine Money Magazine recently named Dublin as one of the best cities to live in the Central part of the U.S.! The city’s motto is “Its Greener in Dublin” in part due to its numerous parks, bike trails and nature preserves. Aside from excellent schools, Du...
  • What Is Appraised Value? It's an objective opinion of value, but it's not an exact science so appraisals may differ. For buying and selling purposes, appraisals are usually based on market value-what the property could probably be sold for. Other types of value include insuran...
  • Understanding Capital Gains In Real Estate When you sell a stock, you owe taxes on your gain-the difference between what you paid for the stock and what you sold it for. The same is true with selling a home (or a second home), but there are some special considerations. How to Calculate Gain ...
  • What Is Title Insurance Title insurance is usually required by the lender to protect the lender against loss resulting from claims by others against your new home. In some states, attorneys offer title insurance as part of their services in examining title and providing a title ...
  • Understanding Capital Gains In Real Estate When you sell a stock, you owe taxes on your gain-the difference between what you paid for the stock and what you sold it for. The same is true with selling a home (or a second home), but there are some special considerations. How to Calculate Gain...