Columbus area residents: when was the last time you had afternoon tea? Don't you think it's time you did? Wouldn't it be grand to indulge in tradition, atmosphere, and pamper yourself all at the same time? Well, it's easy to do, and one great place to do it is at Kelton House Museum & Garden in Columbus. For a real walk into the past, a walk into an elegant and simpler time, head on down to 586 East Town Street, tour the museum, and enjoy the light offerings of afternoon tea. Kelton … [Read more...] about Tour and Tea at Kelton House
Taste of New Albany
Once a year New Albany puts on this evening that offers great food and beverages, live jazz, and several local vendors. The 2018 edition of Taste of New Albany takes place on Sunday July 29th, from 5 to 9 p.m. Made possible by sponsors, there will be 36 area restaurants, caterers & local vendors, plus samplings of unique wines and beer. Entertainment will complement the evening. Tickets for the event are $65 each, drink tickets are extra. For more information about the event, visit … [Read more...] about Taste of New Albany
Top 10 Tips to Prepare Your Finances for a Home Loan
Underwriters are the bank employees who calculate the risk of loaning money to each potential borrower. Some risk factors that can affect your mortgage interest rate or your acceptance rate are well known: Your credit score, debt ratio, and debt-to-income ratio. Other risk factors or concerns aren’t as well known: Sudden changes in debt ratio, changes in name or address, closing accounts, and accepting gifts to use as down payments. Learn about what lenders are looking for, what they avoid, and … [Read more...] about Top 10 Tips to Prepare Your Finances for a Home Loan
Buying a Home at Auction
Buying a home at auction has been a growing trend, even though it just a small percentage of residential sales. Since the recession in 2009, buyers have seen auctions become more frequent and have noticed that this is a faster, simpler way to buy a home. It does come with some risks to the buyer, as most of these homes are sold “as is” with little time for inspections, personal or professional. There are 3 types of auction 1. Absolute Auction. This is also called an Auction without Reserve or … [Read more...] about Buying a Home at Auction
Selling a Home at Auction
Selling and buying your home through an auction has been a growing trend. Sales for 2008 totaled 56.8 billion dollars, according to the National Auctioneer Association, and the trend is growing, although still a small percentage of total residential sales. There are 3 kinds of auctions: 1. Auction without Reserve: Also called an Absolute Auction, is an auction with no minimum bid. The property will sell at the final price, whatever that price may be. This type of auction often results in the … [Read more...] about Selling a Home at Auction
