The annual Founders Day Celebration began in 1976, as part of the nation’s bi-centennial celebration. Funded by community donations, this event celebrates the founding members who developed the Plain Township/New Albany area. The village was founded in 1837, and has dramatically developed in the past two decades. For further information on the Village of New Albany, click here.

The Founders Day Celebration this year will take place on Saturday, May 15 from noon-5pm. A parade will begin at 11am, and other activities include a mechanical bull, photo booth, face painting, inflatable obstacle course, costumed characters, climbing wall, and much more. Local vendors will also be there, as well as a bake sale. There’s no limit to the fun you’ll find, be sure to join in on the fun celebrating this wonderful community! For further information, click here.

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 Raines Group Sells Homes - Fast!

The statistics for April 2010 have been revealed, and The Raines Group once again has shown that they are number one in the New Albany Country Club. Of the eleven units sold, The Raines Group had nearly half of those listings, proving that they know how to get listings sold.  Even more amazing is that two of the listings were on the market for less than a week before going into contract, two of them were over one million dollars, and all listings sold for over 92.8% of the lising price.

The Raines Group had similar results last month for areas outside the New Albany Country Club. Within the Plain Local School District, The Raines Group claimed over 20% of the listings, one in contract after just one day on the market, and all sold for over 97.5% of their listing price.

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.

287 E Schrock Rd, Westerville

7335 Southfield, New Albany

ATTEND ANY ONE OF THESE OPEN HOUSES FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A 42″ PLASMA HDTV FROM HHGREGG! TWO PEOPLE HAVE ALREADY WON, DON’T MISS OUT

2:00 – 4:00  – 7335 Southfield Rd, New Albany This amazing Georgian-style home offers gorgeous views of the golf course from the front porch as well as 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and approximately 3,192 square feet of living space. The distinctive floor plan offers a formal dining room, private library, open kitchen, and a great room perfect for entertaining family and friends. The lower level has been completely finished for additional living space and offers a full bathroom.
http://www.therainesgroup.com/7335southfield.php
Listing Price: $489,000

 2:00 – 4:00 – 287 E Schrock Rd, Westerville
This beautifully maintained home in Westerville’s Woodlake Colony subdivision, features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and approximately 1,704 square feet of living space. Inside you will discover tons of upgrades such as an updated kitchen with glass front cabinets and all new carpet. Outside updates include a new roof and fence in 2009! This home is picture perfect and will not last long!
http://www.therainesgroup.com/287schrock.php
Listing Price: $199,900

12:00 – 2:00pm  -  1246 Belcross, New Albany
This incredible Harrison Pond home features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and approximately 2,708 square feet of living space. From the welcoming 2-story foyer to the beautiful mahogany woodwork, there are fine details around every corner that make this home special. This home features the “Haverford” floor plan and sits on a wonderfully landscaped lot with plenty of curb appeal.
http://www.therainesgroup.com/1246belcross.php
Listing Price: $309,900

1246 Belcross, New Albany

2:30 – 4:30  – 3562 Willow Grove, New Albany
If you are seeking a home in a lovely neighborhood featuring fine details, plenty of space, and lots of natural light, then look no further! This home offers 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and approximately 4,100 square feet of living space, including the amazing lower level.
http://www.therainesgroup.com/3562willowgrove.php
Listing Price: $529,999

To schedule a private showing of these homes or to speak with a real estate professional about buying or selling a home, please call The Raines Group today at (614) 418-7417 or visit our website at http://www.therainesgroup.com 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 New Albany Symphony Orchestra is hosting a 4-mile walk/run around scenic New Albany, Ohio. The race will take place on Sunday, April 25th at 9:00am and begins and ends at Market Square, and is offering over 50 prizes. Additionally, there will be free Starbucks at the finish line for everyone!

Registration for this event is $30. The first 400 participants receive a technical racing shirt, and participants that donate an additional $10 will receive a voucher for one free ticket to the Springtime in Rome concert on April 18, 2010. These special vouchers will be valid to gain access to a special reserve section for donors, and all proceeds directly fund scholarships for young musicians.

For further information on this event, click here.

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 area Big Hits 104-3FM is scheduled to host a segment of their “Hometown Heroes” tour in New Albany. This event will take place at a New Albany fire station next Thursday, March 25th.

New Albany will be the third stop of a planned 12 stops in 2010. The event began in 2004 with five stops around Columbus and has been growing ever since. For additional information about this event, please click here.

During the live radio broadcast, local officials and heroes have the opportunity to speak to reach out to their community. This is just one of the fun things going on around Columbus and New Albany, Ohio.

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.

Looking for something exciting to look forward to, to help battle the seemingly long winter days? Plan on attending an upcoming evening of fine art, music and friends at the New Albany Symphony Orchestra. They are hosting a season gala and silent auction on Saturday, February 27 from 7:30-10:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Hayley Gallery, 45 Second Street, in New Albany.

A silent auction will take place, for items to include a one-week stay at Park City, Utah Grand Summit Resort (donated by Ron Cadieux and Sandy Raines), as well as a Karen Rumora painting commissioned by the New Albany Symphony Orchestra for its program cover art. For a full preview of silent auction items, click here.

Entertainment wll be provided by the Scott Sadoff Jazz Trio, while you can enjoy food from the New Albany Country Club. Tickets are only $20, and wine will be available for purchase by the glass. All proceeds benefit te New Albany Symphony Orchestra.

Only 100 tickets are available, and must be purchased in advance. Half of the tickets have already been spoken for, so make sure to reserve yours today by visiting the Hayley Gallery or calling the New Albany Symphony Orchestra at 614-323-1237.

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.

Depending on the situation, getting your home ready to sell can be exciting, arduous, or a combination of the two. Sellers can be anxious to list their home, not realizing that if they take the time to prepare the home properly, the property has a better chance of making a great impression. There’s usually a lot of buzz around a new listing in the first couple weeks, so to maximize on that time, make sure your home is ready to make the kind of impression you desire.

Photos are the primary way potential buyers will first view your home. To pique their interest in a positive way, prepare your home for photos and request to list your home after the photos are ready. A few tips to prepare your home include:

     1. Reduce clutter so it doesn’t distract from the space. 
     2. Neutralize your style so others can more easily “see” themselves in the home. This includes removing personal photos as much as possible.
     3. Remove any excess furniture. Too much furniture makes rooms appear smaller.
     4. Repaint rooms to neutral colors, if possible. It may seem drastic, but neutral colors attract a broader range of buyers.
     5. Limit wall hangings and posters, and remove any that may be offensive.

While it may take a few days or even weeks to accomplish these tips, it is worth the wait.

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.

Erin Williams: Realtor

The Raines Group is proud to announce that Erin Williams, one of their two Directors of Operations, will be spending more time as an active Realtor. She has gained a plethora of knowledge from processing numerous real estate transactions over the past six years. This hands-on experience with a top-notch team has driven her to this decision to close some of her own deals.

If you are ready for a real estate professional with years of expertise, contact Erin today at 614-418-7437. She is eager to help you with your real estate needs.

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