1 Water's Edge, New Albany, headquarters of the Limited Stores, TS24, Bluemile, and Janova

Even despite the downturn in the economy over the past few years, New Albany has seen steady job growth.

Since Leslie H. Wexner transformed New Albany into a high end business community, it has become a magnet for corporate expansion.

The last 2 years have been no exception, during what has been deemed The Great Recession. During this time, the New Albany Business Park has lured companies of all types and added a total of 2,800 jobs.

According to Ed McMahon of the Washington-based Urban Land Institute “one of the attractions in a city like New Albany is that wealthy people have invested their own money in it.”

That investment has been put to good use in development of a state-of-the-art business infrastructure. Companies such as Bluemile that take that infrastructure to the next level by offering the latest computer and internet solutions available.

When all is said and done New Albany’s biggest asset is the same for the companies as for the top talent they are trying to lure. Good quality of life, attractive surroundings, lack of traffic congestion, and good schools.

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.

The past 4 years have done a number to the process of getting a home loan.

From the buyer’s perspective, the process should go something like this: you give your loan company your financial information, they package it and send it to the underwriter who approves it and sends it back to the loan company who ties up all of the loose ends and closes the loan.

Scott Miller, Mortgage Consultant for MetLife Home Loans gives insight into some of the current hoops one can expect to jump through in the process of getting a loan.

• Dealing with the underwriter: today’s average loan gets kicked back to the underwriter 3.8 times.
• Giving information you do not feel is pertinent to the process: for example you may be asked for the address of your credit bureau.
• Writing letters to explain something within your file: i.e. credit, income, or deposits.
• Not meeting the closing date: last year 26% of all real estate transactions did not meet their closing date.

In short, due to the in flux nature of securities like Fannie Mae one has to expect the unexpected.

Buying a house is a pretty big deal. Like being born, the end justifies the painful means.

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.

With the news about the market environment brightening sellers days a bit it is fitting to step back and recognize, it’s still very much a buyer’s market.

With foreclosures and short sales as well as the economy still driving prices down, buyers have a big advantage.

Even so, its not like you’re buying a cup of coffee here. This is a big decision, here are a few pointers.

• Be realistic: keep your offer in the 10% range of the listed price.
• If you are looking to buy quickly and not compromise on features look to newer communities.
• Do your homework: understand the market and the inventory that is out there.
• Understand negotiations: what have other buyers been asking for/ receiving in the area.

Her Real Living’s Chris Pedon pointed out in a recent interview for Real Estate Revival “The seller needs to be flexible because it seems as if we are negotiating 3 or 4 times instead of one, it isn’t like the old days where you put it in contract and move toward closing.”

Good words of advice to the seller, and a heads up to potential buyers.

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.

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Ron Cadieux - Here to Help

The Raines Group is well-known for their knowledge of and ability to sell luxury homes in Central Ohio. Being ranked #1 in the state of Ohio by The Wall Street Journal and LORE magazine is a distinction they enjoy having. Recently, one of the team members, Ron Cadieux, has branched out to another area by becoming a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE). He is offering his services to homeowners who may need them.

Through extensive training, Ron has gained a wealth of knowledge for homeowners facing complex real estate situations, and can illustrate options for foreclosure avoidance. Financial difficulties can be burdensome to any family, but the process of foreclosure can be avoided. It is imperative for homeowners to understand their options, and Ron is available to help determine the best course of action.

Please contact Ron Cadieux if you are interested in using expertise of a professional to avoid foreclosure.  Contact us today via our online contact form or by calling The Raines Group at 614-418-7417.

Gahanna Ohio

Across the Country sales were up 6.9% in April for real estate sales of existing homes.  Central Ohio real estate sales were not so high but many signs are pointing to a more positive future.  In Central Ohio more and more people are out looking at property and the increase in traffic is making real estate agents  equate this with a bright future for May and June sales in the region.  A recent article in the Columbus Dispatch noted that contracts are way up, “Board President Gary Parsons said 3,806 central Ohio homes are in contract now, more than the number of homes that entered into contract in May and June of last year combined.”  This is great news for Central Ohio Real Estate, anchoring the theory that many have that the market is bottoming out.  If the market has indeed hit its bottom then we can only go up from here, signaling a great time to get out an look for real estate in Central Ohio.

If you are interested in looking at Central Ohio Real Estate contact The Raines Group today.  The brokers at The Raines Group have access to all Central Ohio listings and can use their knowledge and experience to help make your real estate search both enjoyable and efficient.

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.

7016 Bordeaux Court in Dublin OH

If you are in the market for luxury real estate in Central Ohio look no further. 7016 Bordeaux Court in the Tartan West neighborhood of Dublin Ohio represents luxury living at its finest. This spectacular estate home in Dublin Ohio offers approximately 13,362 square feet of living space. From a generous kitchen with every amenity a chef would need, including a spacious center island and a butler’s pantry, to a spectacular great room with a wall of windows showcasing spectacular views, this home has attention to detail in very nook and cranny. Words cannot possibly do this home justice. Additional rooms include a study with library paneling, a mud room with seating and storage, a theater, an in-law suite, a wine cellar and a billiard room to name a few.

This luxurious home is located on nearly an acre with a beautiful outdoor living area. A built-in brick oven and fireplace complete the expansive patio. If you have been looking for the ideal home in which to entertain and raise a family look no further. This Dublin home represents the best in Central Ohio luxury living.  To look at this home or any other listing in Central Ohio, contact the Raines Group.

Happy St. Patrick’s day! May the luck of the Irish be with you!

All across the United States millions will be celebrating St. Patrick’s day. The Patron Saint of Ireland always benefits from a big bash no matter what your ancestry! However with so many of Irish decent in the US it is no wonder we go crazy for it!

From New Albany to Dublin, Ohio and the rest of the Columbus metro area there will be Guinness flowing and lots of green livery in abundance. This year the day is in the middle of the week, therefore Dublin, Ohio who is proud of its Irish roots, hosted a festival on Saturday March 14th in honor of St. Patrick. There was a parade, telling of old irish tales as well as discounts on irish merchandise in local stores.

Whatever you are doing today with your loved ones be sure to have a safe and happy St. Patricks Day!

Looking to relocate? Now is definitely the time to buy!

If you are looking to purchase 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.

Calling all in the business community in Central Ohio!

Hundred are expected to attend the Dublin Entrepreneurial Center for free business tips on Thursday, March 19th 2009! According to Dublin development director Dana McDaniel, 300 people have reserved a spot at the open house, where the DEC will showcase the services it offers to small businesses.

This is great news for Dublin Ohio and its growing economy and business base.

The DEC (Dublin Enterprise Center) located at 7003 Post Road is not a new facility, however what is going into the building! For instance, in the building is businesses such as TechColumbus, which can help startup businesses get off the ground as well as Columbus State Community College’s center for work force development, the Small Business Development Council, Platform Lab and Center for Innovative Food Technology.

The open house as they call it, will offer small businesses and entrepreneurs a look into the services available at the DEC for the greater Dublin community. So if you fit into one of these categories then get on board and attend the open day!

With thriving businesses and a great quality of life it is no wonder that people are looking at relocating to Central Ohio.

If you are looking to purchase 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.

Located at 5178 River Forest Road, Dublin, Ohio; this stunning three level split home contains three bedrooms, three full and two half bathrooms across 2,449 square feet of living space.

This spectacular home not only contains a decent amount of living space but has one of the most awe inspiring resort-style back yards you will ever see! Containing plenty of entertaining space indoors and out this home is all about living. The in ground pool, 900 square foot brick patio and spacious lawn area in the back yard really frame the properties setting just perfectly.

Inside, there are hardwood floors, a professionally appointed kitchen, private den on the lower level as well as a full bathroom. Upstairs there is the luxurious owners suite with private bathroom with marble vanity and spa tub. There are also the two other bedrooms and hall bathroom. In the professionally finished lower level there is a recreation room with a built-in entertainment center, a gas log fireplace, a wine bar, a temperature-controlled wine room for up to 340 bottles, a prep counter with sink, a half bath, and plenty of storage space.

This home does have it all and is located in fashionable Dublin, Ohio – home to the annual Irish Festival!

For 24-hour recorded information, call 1-800-498-1480 and enter code 1030 alternatively you can click here to visit our listing page on our website to find out more detail about this particular property including its current listed price.

If you are looking to purchase 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.

Dublin Ohio is home to one of the best known festivals seen in Central Ohio and the Columbus Metro area outside of the state fair. The Dublin Irish Festival is a party which pays homage to the city and its residents with Irish roots!

The park which hosts the annual event is Coffman Park, in Dublin. However in recent years the event has become so popular that it has become well known for its crowds! The City of Dublin has a solution! It has just negotiated the purchase of an additional 14 acres to expand the park, according to the city finance director, expansion has been in the pipeline for years.

During its meeting Feb. 17, city council approved the $3.8-million purchase of 13.9 acres that is bordered by Perimeter Drive, Commerce Parkway and Post Road.

This is exciting news for Dublin residents and Festival goers, however with tightened budgets the city doesn’t, in the short term plan much for the land. In the long run it has plans for a new pond, bicycle path and more.

This is certainly a story which will be watched with interest – in particular around the time of this years Irish Festival!

If you are looking to purchase 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.