The sales volume in New Albany Ohio real estate has increased.  According to real estate website Trulia.com, the number of real estate sales in New Albany Ohio is up for the three week period from February 17 through March 10, compared with the same time period a year ago.  The sales volume is 25% greater than in 2009.

It is an ideal buyer’s market when it come to New Albany real estate.  Home values are down, the home buyer tax credit is still available, and mortgage rates are hovering in the 5% range.  For those thinking about buying a first home in New Albany, the timing could not be better. However, with a little less than a month-and-a-half to put a home under contract to qualify for the tax credit, time is running out.

If you are looking to buy or sell a property in New Albany, Gahanna, Blacklick, Westerville, or another Central Ohio community, please contact The Raines Group. We offer professional real estate advice and are happy to help you achieve your real estate goals. Please contact us today via our online contact form or by calling The Raines Group at 614-418-7417.

One of the many homes sold by The Raines Group

The trendgraphics have been finalized for the first two months of the year, and The Raines Group has once again beat out their competitors for first place. They ranked number one in total sales volume in Franklin County, selling 19 units for a total of $7, 177, 000 in real estate. The second place Realtor, also of an HER agency, sold 12 units for a total of $6,946,000 in sales volume.

The Raines Group additionally ranked number one in the Plain Local school district around New Albany, OH. They claimed 11.8% of the market with 9 units sold and a total sales volume of $4,762,000 just in this area, outranking second place by nearly $1,000,000. It is clear The Raines Group is off to a fabulous start in 2010.

If you are looking to buy or sell a property in New Albany, Gahanna, Blacklick, Westerville, or another Central Ohio community, please contact The Raines Group. We offer professional real estate advice and are happy to help you achieve your real estate goals. Please contact us today via our online contact form or by calling The Raines Group at 614-418-7417.

Gahanna is a wonderful Central Ohio community to call home.  A suburb of Columbus, Ohio, Gahanna is a community that offers its residents an amazing quality of life.  Reasonable priced housing, excellent public education, and recreation are cornerstones for Gahanna.  Gahanna has its own economic viability as well, offering a place to work as well as to live.

Creekside Park is a focal point of the Gahanna community, a place for festivals and fun, celebrations and recreation.  Nearby Columbus is a venue for sports, entertainment and art, as well as shopping, dining and more.

If you would like to learn more about Gahanna and the real estate opportunities that exist there contact the brokers at The Raines Group today.

If you are looking to buy or sell a property in New Albany, Gahanna, Blacklick, Westerville, or another Central Ohio community, please contact The Raines Group. We offer professional real estate advice and are happy to help you achieve your real estate goals. Please contact us today via our online contact form or by calling The Raines Group at 614-418-7417.

Columbus Ohio is number six on a list of America’s Best Housing Cities put together by Forbes Magazine.  The criteria for a good housing market includes appreciating prices, affordability, and a low number of foreclosures.  Columbus and its surrounding areas may not have home prices on the rise, but they appear to have stabilized and are no longer heading south.

Aspects of Columbus, Ohio that have placed it on the list are the jobs available in its suburbs and the high percentage of middle class families that can afford to buy a home there.  Over 85% of middle class families can afford to buy a home in Columbus and its surrounding suburbs. 

Interested in relocating to Central Ohio?  Contact the brokers at The Raines Group today for an in-depth look at Central Ohio real estate and all that the area has to offer.

Click here for a look at America’s Best Housing Markets.

If you are looking to buy or sell a property in New Albany, Gahanna, Blacklick, Westerville, or another Central Ohio community, please contact The Raines Group. We offer professional real estate advice and are happy to help you achieve your real estate goals. Please contact us today via our online contact form or by calling The Raines Group at 614-418-7417.

Columbus Ohio real estate is going against the grain.  Dismal real estate news made headlines across the United States as data shows a decline in sales for the month in January.  In Columbus, Ohio, however, real estate sales volume and prices increased.

Central Ohio real estate is on steadier ground.  The extended and expanded First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit, historically low mortgage rates, and low home values are combining to create an ideal buyers market in Central Ohio.

Central Ohio real estate should continue to remain stable.  The government is planning to keep mortgage rates low until the overall economy is on stable ground, which is intended to fuel a recovery led by real estate.  For more information on Central Ohio real estate contact the brokers at The Raines Group today.

If you are looking to buy or sell a property in New Albany, Gahanna, Blacklick, Westerville, or another Central Ohio community, please contact The Raines Group. We offer professional real estate advice and are happy to help you achieve your real estate goals. Please contact us today via our online contact form or by calling The Raines Group at 614-418-7417.

If you are looking to buy or sell a property in New Albany, Gahanna, Blacklick, Westerville, or another Central Ohio community, please contact The Raines Group. We offer professional real estate advice and are happy to help you achieve your real estate goals. Please contact us today via our online contact form or by calling The Raines Group at 614-418-7417.

REO real estate in Central Ohio is not always a bargain

If you are interested in purchasing REO property in Central Ohio be wary.  An REO property is a bank owned property and can often appear to be quite a bargain on the surface.  However, while an REO property may have an amazing price per square foot compared with other homes in a neighborhood, the reality is that the home may not be in the best condition.  Bank owned properties are sold “as is” and perhaps not what a buyer bargains on. Many times, buyers end up paying more to rectify problems that arise from long-term lack of care.

If you are interested in purchasing Central Ohio real estate, choosing a qualified Realtor is a good first step.  Whether a property is bank-owned, listed for sale, or a possible short sale a qualified broker will have a strong knowledge of the market.  A Central Ohio bargain may look good on paper but the reality could be completely different.

Click here to read a recent article about buying vacant REO property.

If you are looking to buy or sell a property in New Albany, Gahanna, Blacklick, Westerville, or another Central Ohio community, please contact The Raines Group. We offer professional real estate advice and are happy to help you achieve your real estate goals. Please contact us today via our online contact form or by calling The Raines Group at 614-418-7417.

It is a buyer's market when it comes to Central Ohio real estate

The time is ripe for buyers when it comes to Central Ohio real estate.  Mortgage rates have remained low, ending last week at just under 5% for 30 year fixed rate mortgages.  Additionally, home prices remain low and inventories are still high, which leaves the Central Ohio real estate buyer in the driver’s seat.

There are a few important things to keep in mind if you are looking at buying real estate in Central Ohio.  Research the area’s amenities, including the proximity to schools, shopping, recreation, etc.  When you decide on a neighborhood, take a good look at what is available.  Which streets in the neighborhood retain property values better?  It is important to choose a home that will give you the best return in the long run.

Choosing the right Realtor can make all the difference.  An experienced Realtor, like those at The Raines Group, will know the Central Ohio neighborhood you are interested in and they will balance your needs with the appropriate listings.  They will do the homework for you!

It is a great time to buy Central Ohio real estate.  Low mortgage rates, tax credits and low home prices signal that it is time to get out there and look.

If you are looking to buy or sell a property in New Albany, Gahanna, Blacklick, Westerville, or another Central Ohio community, please contact The Raines Group. We offer professional real estate advice and are happy to help you achieve your real estate goals. Please contact us today via our online contact form or by calling The Raines Group at 614-418-7417.

Central Ohio is full of wonderful communities, and Bexley recently ranked high in a statistical survey, partially due to their excellent education system. The publication titled “America’s Top-Rated Small Towns & Cities” rated Bexley as a five star town, an honor for this Central Ohio community.  331 towns in Ohio were examined and only 40 received 5 stars.

Bexley’s education system and the fact that most of its residents are college educated make it a desirable community to live in.  New Albany is another community in Central Ohio which received a five star rating.

To learn more about the report and the rating of Bexley Ohio click here to read a recent article in Columbus Local News.

If you are looking to buy or sell a property in New Albany, Gahanna, Blacklick, Westerville, or another Central Ohio community, please contact The Raines Group. We offer professional real estate advice and are happy to help you achieve your real estate goals. Please contact us today via our online contact form or by calling The Raines Group at 614-418-7417.

If you are looking to buy or sell a property in New Albany, Gahanna, Blacklick, Westerville, or another Central Ohio community, please contact The Raines Group. We offer professional real estate advice and are happy to help you achieve your real estate goals. Please contact us today via our online contact form or by calling The Raines Group at 614-418-7417.