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Residential for Sale in Columbus!
"Immaculate 3 bedroom/2 full bath condo. Upgraded kitchen with granite counter tops, beautiful cabinetry and gorgeous wood floors. Conveniently located offering easy access to I-71, shopping and entertainment. Move-in ready!"
Posted 2011-08-23 by The Gold Key Experts

Residential for Sale in Groveport!
"What a fabulous opportunity in Waterford Harbour!! This unit has FRESH PAINT and NEW CARPET. Open floorplan on the main level, with a Greatroom that is open to the kitchen and eatin space. First floor master with large bath, and two other great sized bedrooms! This is a 4th room which could be used for office/guestroom"
Posted 2011-08-15 by The Gold Key Experts

Residential for Sale in Columbus!
"Beautifully updated condo! Updated kitchen and bathrooms! All with granite counters! Updated flooring and a beautiful living room with wood burning fireplace. First floor master and large second bedroom upstairs with a full bath."
Posted 2011-07-27 by The Gold Key Experts

Residential for Sale in Grove City!
"Seller to pay up to $2,500 towards buyers closing cost with acceptable offer. This condo boasts 3 large bedrooms, two gorgeous full baths and an open floor plan on the main level. Updates/Upgrades include white woodwork, bonus room, tile in entry way, 5 new ceiling fans, wall cabinets in baths and storage in garage."
Posted 2011-07-08 by The Gold Key Experts

Residential for Sale in Dublin!
"PRICED LIKE A BANK OWNED!!!! Don't miss out on this beautiful 2 BR, 2.5 Bath condo located in The Vinings. This great open floorplan includes vaulted ceilings in the great room, an open kitchen and huge windows! The private patio includes a custom brick paver extension. Community pool and workout facility"
Posted 2011-07-01 by The Gold Key Experts

Residential for Sale in Groveport!
"What a fabulous opportunity in Waterford Harbour!! This unit has FRESH PAINT and NEW CARPET. Open floorplan on the main level, with a Greatroom that is open to the kitchen and eatin space. First floor master with large bath, and two other great sized bedrooms! This is a 4th room which could be used for office/guestroom"
Posted 2011-06-29 by The Gold Key Experts

Residential for Sale in Columbus!
"This is a 55+ community. Property has been well maintained and includes a large great room w/ eating area open kitchen and 2 bedrooms w/ a full bath. Basement has potential to be finished and has toilet and sink installed. Back private patio to enjoy the summer sun. EZ2C, view today."
Posted 2011-06-21 by The Gold Key Experts

When you have to make a move, it is important to engage your children in the process. Moving can create concern and anxiety for children that their parents may not pick up on right away. It usually means leaving favorite playmates, going to a new school, and a lot of uncertainty about what the new neighborhood will be like.
Include everyone in the discussions about the move, and invite the children to participate in house hunting trips. Work with a Realtor who is comfortable with children and sensitive to their needs, and stay alert to dealing with their concerns.
Small children can be drawn into the process of showing the house by keeping their toys and clothes picked up. Teenagers may be especially sensitive about strangers invading their space and may resist making that space "show well". It is important that all of the family members are prepared to stay out of the way when the house is being shown.
Posted 2011-06-14 by The Gold Key Experts

Residential for Sale in Columbus!
"Wonderful 2 bedroom, 2.1 bath condo at Preserve Crossing. This unit has been meticulously cared for and includes a spacious main level with living room, open kitchen with stainless appliances, and large eating space that opens to greenspace! Upstairs you will find double suites with bathrooms. Fin bsmt w/ gas fireplace"
Posted 2011-06-13 by The Gold Key Experts

... many people fall out of the house buying market. This is a mistake. Many of the best mortgages deals become available when lenders are competing for new business and sellers are competing within a smaller buyer pool. You just have to know how to keep the costs down in order to counter the higher interest rates.
One of the best tricks is the buy-down. In a buy-down, a fee is paid at the closing to get a lower interest rate. In a soft market, an anxious seller may be lured into to paying all or part of the buy-down. Another approach is to get the seller to pay some of closing costs, thus lowering the amount of cash a buyer needs to close. Frequently the seller's costs can be used as a write-off by the buyer (Check with your tax advisor.).
If the market is softening due to rising or higher rates, the price itself becomes an area where a buyer may be able to save a lot of money on a house through some hard negotiating. Lower prices mean lower loan amounts, so don't be discouraged by higher rates--use them to your advantage.
Posted 2011-06-07 by The Gold Key Experts