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How long will it take to sell my Worthington home?

How long will it take to sell my Worthington home?

Is now a good time to put my home on the market? 

The holidays are coming - should I wait until the Spring 2013 real estate market?

All really great questions and we are providing the statistics and advice to help you decide what to do about selling your home.

As you can see by the chart below, Worthington Ohio home sales were a total of 182 for the months of October 2011, November 2011, December 2011 and January 2012. It's also interesting to note that we experience an early Spring 2012 real estate selling season this year. It started in January!

The buzz among active, full time real estate agents is that they are busier now than they were last year at this time. The real estate market in Worthington, Ohio is strong. Inventory is low. Interest rates on mortgages is still low. 

Historically - only the most serious home buyers are going to be out looking at homes for sale during winter months in Worthington, Ohio. It's cold outside, people are busy with the holiday activities and they don't typically add "casual house shopping" to their long to-do list during the holiday season.

If you are selling your home due to financial difficulties, it's good to know that investors are actively purchasing homes during the last months of the year. The inventory of homes in their price range is low as well, so that can work in your favor. 

First - you need to know what the market is like right now in Worthington, Ohio

According to this report for September 2012

As you can see by the numbers, now IS a great time to be a home seller and a home buyer. 

Call or contact us today to find out how to price your home to get the best price possible in the least amount of time.

Kemp & Co Real Estate Group

Keller Williams Capital Partners Realty

(614) 450-0082

Are furnace inspections really needed every year?

I got the call from the furnace people to set up our six month inspection on the furnace. 

We pay a monthly fee to be able to have them come over twice a year to look at the big metal box that makes noise. 

Are furnace inspections really needed every year?

I'm not sure what they do when they check it, are you? Every time they come out I think I am going to cancel the service. We pay monthly, but it adds up to $240/year. Then I forget to cancel. It's an automatic payment every month, so I don't really notice the money disappearing.

So they will be here next Tuesday morning. I already have it on my calendar to cancel the service. I got a quote from another HVAC guy who said he can come out twice a year to clean and inspect it for much less. We'll give it a try for sure.

Here is a great article written by a home inspector in Minneapolis, MN. Great information! Especially like the  checklist for what an inspection should really include.



http://activerain.com/blogsview/3473867/are-furnace-inspections-really-needed-every-year-




When you buy a home in Columbus, Ohio - one of the most important steps in the process is getting a home inspection. Did you know that you can also hire your own HVAC contractor to do the inspection?
If a home is 15 years old, it's a good rule of thumb to make sure that the furnace was well maintained. Sellers  should keep good records of the maintenance that they do on their heating and air conditioning systems.

Click here to view homes for sale that are 15 years old. I look in the description or comment section to see if there is a mention of "updated mechanical" or "newer HVAC."

That reminds me...I need to go replace my furnace filter. We change it out every month!

What do you talk to your dentist about?

This could be the topic of conversation...you never know!

False internet rumors about “real estate transaction tax." 

 I went to the dentist today and of course, the topic of conversation always turns to the economy in some way or another. I was talking about the cost of health insurance through my husband's new employer. We also talked about unemployment, etc.

I am surprised, but not surprised that my dentist had heard of that Tax on Real Estate and that sellers are afraid to sell their homes because of that 3% tax. Really? Still? I told him that I did my research too and have an example of what that tax is all about. There are so many false emails and strange interpretations of this tax law. To top off the drama, we are in an election year - so it's surfacing again. I printed out the publication and just put it in the mail to my dentist. I hope he's not offended by my effort to show him what I've been reading about. He was convinced that he was right and I'm convinced that I'm right. The language is really hard to understand until you get to the last paragraph. They give an example and it clarifies a situation that could happen.  The bottom line for me was that it is NOT a 3.8% sales tax on a home sale. Only a tax accountant can answer this question for your particular situation, but I wanted to call attention to the fact that an email from 2010 is STILL circulating and people think it's new. False internet rumors about “real estate transaction tax” worry taxpayers

Mid Century Homes for Sale - Columbus Ohio

Need a house to fit this chair? 

Mid Century Homes for Sale - Columbus Ohio

Does this type of chair speak to you? Are you a mid-century modern enthusiast?

                   I am! Columbus Ohio real estate is HOT right now. 

Mid Century homes are for sale in every Columbus Ohio subdivision and every little city around Columbus, Ohio. 

Click on the photo to view a current selection of available homes for sale that were built between 1950 and 1960. Or click here to view Mid-Century homes for sale in Columbus, Ohio built in the 1950's 

 I love this stuff! 

 Joan Defenbaugh REALTOR
Keller Williams Capital Partners

Worthington, Ohio

Columbus Ohio First Time Home Buyers - First Step to Buy a Home

Columbus Ohio First Time Home Buyers - First Step to Buy a Home

 

Worthington Ohio - Community Page - Columbus Ohio Real Estate

Worthington Ohio - Community Page

Columbus Ohio Real Estate

Worthington Ohio is a small city just North of the capital city of Columbus, Ohio

The total land area for Worthington Ohio is only about 5.7 square miles total.

In the 2000 Census, Worthington showed around 15,000 total population.

The Worthington Ohio School System has:

2 High Schools

3 Middle Schools

11 Elementary Schools

The appeal of Worthington is in it's variety of home sizes, community events, reasonable cost of living as well as the convenience factor. You can hop on the I-270 Outerbelt and get just about anywhere quickly.

It's a small city, surrounded by Columbus, Ohio

Click on the graphic below to see today's market trends for Worthington Ohio Real Estate.

Click here to get a FREE report of the NEWEST Worthington Ohio real estate listings delivered to your inbox daily.

If you are wondering about the value of your Worthington Ohio home, contact Kemp & Co today for a personalized Home Value Estimate.

Peanut Butter Buckeye Bars

RECIPE 

Peanut Butter Buckeye Bars 

Ingredients: 

• 1 Cup Peanut Butter 
• 1 Cup Butter 
• 2 Cups Graham Cracker Crumbs 
• 2 1/2 Cups Powdered Sugar 
• 10 Ounces Milk Chocolate Chips 
• 6 Tablespoons Cooking Oil 

 Peanut Butter Buckeye Bars 

Soften peanut butter and butter in microwave and mix together. Stir in graham cracker crumbs and powdered sugar. Mix well. Press mixture in to bottom of a back pan (9" x 13"). Melt chocolate chips on low heat, stir in oil. Pour over crust and put in refrdigerator for at least 5 hours. Cut in small bars.

Serving size has yet to be determined. Could be 1, could be 12. Depends :0)

Are you an investor wanting to view available property for sale near the Ohio State Campus?

Click here to view Homes for Sale near Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio

Good lender in Columbus Ohio - Mortgage and Refinance

Good lenders are all around us! There are more than a handful in Columbus Ohio who really enjoy their job, help their clients and are great communicators.

I didn't find Marc Kade on my own. My clients found him - and I hope to keep him to recommend to more clients. 

A Big Thank You to Marc Kade at Guernsey Bank for taking such good care of my clients. They were first time home buyers with a lot of great questions. They needed a lender who could answer them and communicate as much as was needed.

I appreciate the fact that you obviously love your career. It shows :0)

The first step in buying a home is to secure the financing. If you would like to get started, contact Kemp & Co Real Estate Group at Keller Williams Capital Partners Realty. Our Lead Buyer Specialist will start you on the right path.

(614) 450-0082

bk@relocatecolumbus.com

Green cleaning supplies - I have to try this!

That Tilex bleach stuff and Scrubbing Bubble spray is kicking out some serious fumes.

Cleaning supplies are a big budget buster in our house. Even if we were empty nesters again, the cleaning supply fumes are just plain BAD for us.

I like to find ways to save money on disposable items like cleaning supplies and at the same time feel safer and better about being green.




Here is my experiment of the day...

• White distilled vinegar
• Hydrogen peroxide 

I have those two ingredients! I'm going to clean something with this today and see how it works. I have been using those daily sprays that look innocent enough - on the glass shower doors.  I accidentally discovered that vinegar works on glass doors as well.

We were removing wallpaper in our bedroom and I needed to mix up a batch of hot water and vinegar to spray on the walls to help peel off the wallpaper. I didn't realize that I had put the spray bottle back in the bathroom, not realizing it was the diluted vinegar!   I sprayed it on the shower doors and remembered right away because vinegar does NOT smell like daily shower cleaner :0)   - Long story short...it works.

Now I'll try the hydrogen peroxide with it too and see how it works! I mentioned it to my daughter who is a 28-year-old, mom of three) and she said, "Yep Saw that on Pinterest"   I should have known. We have a total of six bathrooms in our big Columbus Ohio home. Didn't plan it that way, but we are blessed to be a multi-generational household with a mother-in-law suite - so this is our reality. Ou tof curiousity, I ran a search for other homes in the area that have more than 5 bathrooms and found over 100.

Ok, on with the day!

Columbus Ohio - The hot topics for back-to-school 2012

Can you guess the most frequently asked questions regarding back to school Columbus Ohio 2012?

When does school start for Columbus Schools?

Where to find a School Supply List?

View a School District Calendar?

• We are finding the best source for answers to these common back-to-school questions are the actual district websites. 
• On  the main site, they typically have a link to the high school, middle school and elementary schools. 
• Each grade will have it's own school supply list, calendar of events and first day of school dates.

Here are some links to some School Districts in and around Columbus, Ohio

Columbus Schools Calendar

Worthington Schools Calendar

Dublin Schools Calendar

Westerville Schools Calendar

Olentangy Schools Calendar

Upper Arlington Schools Calendar

Grandview Schools Calendar

Hilliard Schools Calendar

Southwestern Schools Calendar

Reynoldsburg Schools Calendar

New Albany (Plain Local) Schools Calendar

Back-to-school with no Stress? It Could Happen!

Is it really that time again? Back to school already?

Can't wait for school to be out in the summer so we can get off the routine...
Then we can't wait to get back IN to the routine. 

Here are some helpful articles (that don't take but a moment to read) that may give you some ideas or help during the next couple of weeks before school starts again.

If you would like to view Columbus Ohio homes for sale that are located near your favorite schools, give us a call.
Our Buyer Specialists at Kemp & Co Real Estate Group in Columbus Ohio can set up a specific search for what you want and need. Or you can go to our website and set up your own property alert and receive new listing info directly to your inbox.

• bk@relocatecolumbus.com
• (614) 313 4196

VA loan Short Sale vs VA Loan Compromise Sale

What is the difference between a Short Sale on a VA loan vs a VA Loan Compromise Sale?

Be careful where you are reading about the information. There are "google results" that show websites with information about VA Loan Compromise Sales, but they are actually website that originate VA loans. Some sites are not government sites, so the information might not be totally accruate. 
I did some research on some of the websites that look like they are official VA loan originators - with names that would make you believe that they are official. Just be careful.
I start with the website http://www.benefits.va.gov since it is a government site.


Download the document here...

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS COMPROMISE SALE PROGRAM

Here is my big question...What does this do to a veteran's ability to get another VA loan some day?

Do your research. The difference could be used as a reduction in your VA loan entitlement until the amount is paid off.

To connect with a Listing Agent or Buyer's Agent with VA loan transaction experience, call Kemp & Co today. We are ready to support those who serve.

Contact Kemp & Co
Keller Williams Capital Partners Realty
Worthington, Ohio
(614) 450-0082

Search ALL Homes for Sale on the Columbus and Central Ohio Multiple Listing Service (MLS)

Grandview Ohio Up-to-Date Real Estate Sales Statistics

Grandview Ohio Up-to-Date Real Estate Sales Statistics - Market Insider

The data on this page is consolidated from multiple sources and includes current listings, recent sales, and more. Whether you're a buyer or seller, the knowledge you gain will help put you in control of your real estate transactions.
Call or email anytime to discuss how this information can benefit you!

Just the fact that there are only about 30 active listings in the 43212 zip code (Grandview Ohio and the are around it) is evidence of a change in the market.

Sign up for FREE to get Grandview Ohio MLS Listings, Market Statistics, Mortgage and Finance info and more on my website.

Kemp & Co
Keller Williams Capital Partners Realty
614-450-0082
bk@relocatecolumbus.com

Worthington Ohio Home Values

Worthington Ohio Homeowners...

Find out your home value here.

Keller Williams Capital Partners Realty

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Search all homes for sale on the Central Ohio MLS database just like an agent

Search all homes for sale on the Central Ohio MLS database just like an agent.

Kemp & Co Real Estate Group Keller Williams Capital Partners Realty

It's Hot! Dublin Ohio homes for sale with Swimming Pools

Dublin Ohio Homes with Swimming Pools

 

Click here to view more homes for sale with swimming pools.

Search ALL properties for sale on the MLS

Kemp & Co Real Estate Group

Keller Williams Capital Partners Realty

Worthington Ohio

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Worthington Ohio real estate price trends 2012

Worthington Ohio real estate market 2012

Market Insider

The data on this page is consolidated from multiple sources and includes current listings, recent sales, and more. Whether you're a buyer or seller, the knowledge you gain will help put you in control of your real estate transactions.

Call or email anytime to discuss how this information can benefit you!
Kemp & Co Real Estate Group
Keller Williams Capital Partners Realty
Worthington, Ohio
(614) 450-0082

5996 Rocky Rill Road - Northwest Columbus Ohio

Schedule a Showing/Request Info Northwest Columbus Real Estate Worthington Ohio Real Estate Homes Close to Where You Work What is your home worth? Avoid Foreclosure Mortgage & Refinance Brian Kemp Keller Williams Capital Partners Realty 614-450-0082 Questions? Schedule a Showing! MLS#: 211040486 Licensed In: Ohio Information valid for the date of this posting only. Please contact us for the most current information and status of this property.

5996 Rocky Rill Road Columbus, OH Scan with your smartphone & take me with you. Description Features Photos Maps & Local Schools Virtual Tour Pool and Tennis memberships open now. $ Click for current price 4 BEDROOMS 3 BATHROOMS (2 full, 1 half) 2240 Square Feet Indian Hills in Northwest Columbus Move in ready! Center hall colonial with new ceramic tile in foyer & kitchen. All new black appliances. Whole house freshly painted inside. Gleaming hardwood flooring. Finished lower level. Floorplan has great flow & big BRs. Quality wood windows. Deck with grill. L2L Property Websites WP

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5 tips to safely book a vacation rental

5 tips to safely book a vacation rental
You think it might be too good to be true, but you can't pass up that great rate? Do your homework and research first!

 

Need to find a vacation home to BUY instead?

Click here to search homes for sale in Central Ohio

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Top five Green Features that attract home buyers.

Brian Kemp, Kemp & Co

Keller Williams Capital Partners Realty