Columbus Real Estate News

Homebuyer Tax Credit & Flood Insurance program Extensions Passed by Congress

July 1, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment 

After a close brush with the deadline, Congress has passed an extension of the Homebuyer Tax Credit closing deadline, the Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act (H.R. 5623). The extension applies only to transactions that have ratified contracts in place as of April 30, 2010 that have not yet closed. The legislation is designed to create [...]

Home Prices on the Rise!

April 24, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Central Ohio home prices are on the rise again, a twelve percent increase in home price over last year. The number of homes for sale is increasing as well. Looking for more information to help you judge if it’s the right time for you to buy or sell your Central Ohio home? Read more>>

March home sales up 54 percent in central Ohio

April 22, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment 

“The central Ohio housing market is on fire right now,” exclaims Sue Lusk-Gleich, President of the Columbus Board of REALTORS®. “There’s no question the home buyer tax credits have a lot to do with our market activity. But the significant increase in listings as well as rising sale prices are clear evidence that our local [...]

The Grass is Growing Even Greener in Columbus

March 17, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment 

The following article was written by Sue Lusk-Gleich for the Presidents Perspective of In Contract Magazine. Sue is the current President of the Columbus Board of Realtors (CBR). In Contract is the magazine sent to all 6200 CBR members. By Sue Lusk-Gleich, 2010 CBR President The growth and innovation that is happening in Central Ohio [...]

Housing Market Sales and Listing Stats for January 2010

March 4, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment 

The Columbus Board of REALTORS® released news confirming that the Columbus real estate market is continuing to improve. The key points for central Ohio are: • January sales, new listings and average sales price increased • Sales up for five straight months; average sales price up for three straight months • Days on market is [...]