In the Middle of Difficulty Lies Opportunity...                  - Albert EinsteinAlbert Einstein

With the negative press that the economy and the housing market are receiving, it can be easy to forget the lessons learned by our predecessors. We have been through tougher times before and the market has recovered (remember the 18% interest rates of the 80's).   

For those waiting for a "safe investment", remember the words of General Douglas MacArthur who said, "There is no security on this earth, there is only opportunity." 

For those looking to time the market, we offer the investing strategy of Warren Buffet, currently the world's richest man, "Be fearful when others are greedy and be greedy when others are fearful."

 

Here are some factors to consider:

  • Interest rates are near 20 year lows
  • The FHA has filled the loan void caused by the retrenchment of many banks
  • The Economic Recovery Act gives First-Time Home Buyers an $8,000 tax credit if they buy by December 1, 2009
  • The number of active listings is 17% lower than 2008 at the same time, putting the market into more of an equilibrium
  • Home ownership offers significant tax advantages

The opportunity is now

If you have been putting off your dream home purchase, you won’t find a better time to buy. Compared to the daily gyrations in the stock market, the Columbus housing market is the rock of Gibraltar. If you’re looking for a place to put your money, the housing market is offering the best opportunity in the past ten years!

Ask yourself these questions: 

  •  Will I expect to pay more for a house 2 years from now?
  •  Do I think interest rates will go up next year to pay for the bailout?
  •  Do I want to “buy low and sell high”?

If you said Yes to all three questions, this may be the time to look at moving. Here's an example of one of the promotions we recently offered:

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Our site offers you a wide variety of useful information and resources designed to help you buy or sell a home more effectively in the central Ohio area. From information on local communities such as Dublin, Hilliard, Powell or Upper Arlington, to advice about finding a mortgage or preparing your home to sell, it's all available here on our web site. Wondering what your home is worth? Click here to see what houses have sold for in your neighborhood or select the Market Snapshot at the left.

You can also search for your ideal home by viewing current listings with detailed descriptions and photos. Or you can get help determining the value of your home by requesting a report that includes the prices of similar homes that recently sold or are currently for sale in the your area.

Whether you're buying or selling, feel free to contact us and we will be happy to help you with all your real estate needs. Be sure to visit our Blog to add your comments on the housing market.

Buyers

Whether you're looking for your first home, your dream home or an investment property, we're committed to providing you with the highest quality buyer service. When making the type of investment that buying a home requires, you deserve to have all the latest market information and the very best advice, both of which we can provide you with. Read more.

Sellers

The decision to sell a home is dependent on many factors. Whatever your reasons are for selling, our proven effective marketing strategies will ensure that you get the highest possible price for your home. We guarantee to provide you with professional, ethical and confidential service and keep you fully informed every step of the way. Read more.