We just returned home from a Christmas vacation in Florida! Yes, we did get caught up in the cancellations and delays, but I am happy to say that finally made it home last night! I wanted to take a few minutes to say Thank You to all of our clients, business partners, friends, and family that make The Brandt Group business possible. Without you and and your referrals we would not exist and continue to thrive in the Central Ohio Real Estate market. 2010 was a very good year for us despite the tough economy, and with your help 2011 is poised to be even better.
Make it a Safe, Prosperous, and Happy New!
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Real Estate is a terrible investment...Right?
There have been many article published recently that call 'The American Dream' of home ownership into question. The attached article printed in the CBR In Contract magazine is right 'on-point' that clearly and concisely debunks this premise.
http://columbusrealtors.com/UserUploads/UserInContract/ic1110/index.html?pageNumber=14
http://columbusrealtors.com/UserUploads/UserInContract/ic1110/index.html?pageNumber=14
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Financing Your New Home.
When you are looking to buy a home, the first thing most homebuyers do is to start looking for a home. However, experience proves that this is one of the last steps you should be taking if you want to get the most home for the least amount of money. In fact, shopping for the best financing should start long before you start shopping for a home.
There are 3 important steps you should take to obtain the best financing rates when you buy a home. Read on to find out what questions you should ask, and how to manage 'the process' to your personal advantage.
3 Critical Questions to ask:
When you are looking for an agent to assist you in finding a home, make sure to find out the answers to these important questions:
1. Can you get me quick, easy and FREE mortgage preapproval?
2. Can I get preferred access to special low down payment, monthly payments, and interest rates?
3. Can I get special advance notice of listings that computer-match my search criteria?
THE PLAN:
1) GET PREAPPROVED FOR A MORTGAGE...
Getting preapproved for a mortgage will give you a number of important benefits including emotional security in the house hunting process, and insurance against rising interest rates in the market place. Preapproval is easy, and can give you complete peace-of-mind when shopping for your home. Lenders can provide written preapproval for you at no cost and no obligation.
2) RECEIVE PREFERRED ACCESS TO SPECIAL LOW FINANCING...
Agents that conduct hundreds of real estate transactions every year may be able to offer you certain negotiating advantages with lending institutions. These lenders are often anxious to do business with such agents and their clients, and may be willing to extend better than average rates.
3) HOUSEHUNTING SERVICE...
The Brandt Group offers a house hunting service to make it easier for you to find the home you want. Through these programs you can find out in advance which homes on the market match your search criteria. To do this you simply provide us with a brief description of the type of home you are looking for, for example, number of bedroom and bathrooms, price range, neighborhood and so on. Then you will receive advanced notice of all the homes for sale that match your requirements. This will give you the competitive edge to find out before other buyers which homes that are likely to be of interest to you. Because you are there before most other buyers, perhaps you can even negotiate a better price. You can then drive by these homes to see which ones you want to tour. Then it's just a matter of us schedule the showings!
There are 3 important steps you should take to obtain the best financing rates when you buy a home. Read on to find out what questions you should ask, and how to manage 'the process' to your personal advantage.
3 Critical Questions to ask:
When you are looking for an agent to assist you in finding a home, make sure to find out the answers to these important questions:
1. Can you get me quick, easy and FREE mortgage preapproval?
2. Can I get preferred access to special low down payment, monthly payments, and interest rates?
3. Can I get special advance notice of listings that computer-match my search criteria?
THE PLAN:
1) GET PREAPPROVED FOR A MORTGAGE...
Getting preapproved for a mortgage will give you a number of important benefits including emotional security in the house hunting process, and insurance against rising interest rates in the market place. Preapproval is easy, and can give you complete peace-of-mind when shopping for your home. Lenders can provide written preapproval for you at no cost and no obligation.
2) RECEIVE PREFERRED ACCESS TO SPECIAL LOW FINANCING...
Agents that conduct hundreds of real estate transactions every year may be able to offer you certain negotiating advantages with lending institutions. These lenders are often anxious to do business with such agents and their clients, and may be willing to extend better than average rates.
3) HOUSEHUNTING SERVICE...
The Brandt Group offers a house hunting service to make it easier for you to find the home you want. Through these programs you can find out in advance which homes on the market match your search criteria. To do this you simply provide us with a brief description of the type of home you are looking for, for example, number of bedroom and bathrooms, price range, neighborhood and so on. Then you will receive advanced notice of all the homes for sale that match your requirements. This will give you the competitive edge to find out before other buyers which homes that are likely to be of interest to you. Because you are there before most other buyers, perhaps you can even negotiate a better price. You can then drive by these homes to see which ones you want to tour. Then it's just a matter of us schedule the showings!
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Protect your Gadgets!
Check out this link to Columbus Alive about protecting your high tech toys!
Click here--->Protect your toys!
Click here--->Protect your toys!
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Finally the Elections (and TV ads) are over!!
Now that the elections are over (for the most part), what are your biggest concern?
A) The Fed. spending $600 billion to speed up the recovery.
B) The shift in power in the Congress.
-or-
C) The potential for two years of grid lock in Washington.
A) The Fed. spending $600 billion to speed up the recovery.
B) The shift in power in the Congress.
-or-
C) The potential for two years of grid lock in Washington.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Please VOTE, but Where?
You probably don't need another reminder about tomorrow's election, but you might need help in locating your polling place. Click here to locate your polling location and to get a sample ballot----> VOTE
Homes Search from Facebook and iPhone & Driod App.
We have just launched an upgrade to our Facebook Fan Page; you can now perform home searches directly from Facebook. Click the Dispay Tab (soon to be the Home Search tab) at the top of the page. Let us us know what you think of this upgrade.
We also have The Brandt Group iPhone and Droid application under development and hope to release it very soon!
We also have The Brandt Group iPhone and Droid application under development and hope to release it very soon!
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Is the housing recovery real...the number say so!
Existing-home sales rose again in September, affirming that a sales recovery has begun, according to the National Association of Realtors®.
To read more click here----> Housing Recovery!
Housing affordability conditions today are 60 percentage points higher than during the housing boom, so it has become a very strong buyers’ market, especially for families with long-term plans. “The savings today’s buyers are receiving are not a one-time benefit. Buyers with fixed-rate mortgages will save money every year they are living in their home – this is truly an example of how homeownership builds wealth over the long term,” Golder added.
To read more click here----> Housing Recovery!
Housing affordability conditions today are 60 percentage points higher than during the housing boom, so it has become a very strong buyers’ market, especially for families with long-term plans. “The savings today’s buyers are receiving are not a one-time benefit. Buyers with fixed-rate mortgages will save money every year they are living in their home – this is truly an example of how homeownership builds wealth over the long term,” Golder added.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
One More Price Reduction for Today. $5,000
3577 Redding Rd Upper Arlington, OH 43221
Just reduced this house by $5,000. Check out the pictures of the kitchen. It's beautiful!
here is the link...http://3577reddingrd.propertyflyer.com/
Price Reduced $10,000
2033 Sandown Ln, Dublin, Ohio, 43016
We just reduced the price on this house by $10,000. The link below will give you all the details...
Where do I vote and what is on the ballot??
The Brandt Group encourages everyone to get out to vote and let you voice be heard. The link below will let you know where you go to vote and will give you a sample ballot that describes everything you will be voting on.
Take some time over the next few days and read, study and prepare to make an informed decisions when you VOTE! Don't let the TV ads be your source of voter information.
Click here---> Ohio Election Information!
Take some time over the next few days and read, study and prepare to make an informed decisions when you VOTE! Don't let the TV ads be your source of voter information.
Click here---> Ohio Election Information!
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Trick or Treat; When/Where
Don't be caught off guard and without candy when the ghouls and goblins start ringing your door bell or you could end up with soaped windows or an egged front door! From trick-or-treating dates and times to haunted houses and other seasonal activities, we have central Ohio Halloween Activities covered. Click this link Central Ohio Halloween .
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