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Castlestone Homes – NEW MODEL HOME Update
October 31, 2011 By BillCreekbaum
Castlestone Homes announces that it’s NEW MODEL HOME has just completed the DRYWALL STAGE of construction. The NEVER BEFORE SEEN DESIGN, “The Chateau Lafite”, is scheduled for completion in December, 2011. Having won the “BEST OF THE BEST NEW HOME DESIGN” for 2010 for “The AUSTIN” plan, Castlestone Homes plans to contend for design awards this coming year… Read More
Real Estate Outlook: Builder Confidence Rises
October 24, 2011 By BillCreekbaum
Builder confidence is up for the month of October thanks to renewed buyer interest in select markets. This is the largest one-month gain since April 2010 when renewed confidence from the home buyer tax credit was in full swing. “This latest boost in builder confidence is a good sign that some pockets of recovery are… Read More
Keeping Up The Yard Through The Winter
October 23, 2011 By BillCreekbaum
This is the time when people start to want to stay indoors a bit more, especially when the temperatures significantly drop. But you can’t neglect your outdoor patios and decks, especially if you plan to sell soon. Buyers won’t want to see broken-wood decks or corroded wrought iron patio sets in your backyard. The good… Read More
Fixed Mortgage Rates Hold Steady
October 22, 2011 By BillCreekbaum
Freddie Mac (OTC: FMCC) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing average mortgage rates relatively unchanged for the week amid mixed economic and consumer sentiment reports. Adjustable mortgage rates were mixed while fixed mortgage rates held steady remaining near their 60-year lows. 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 4.11 percent with… Read More
Home sales up 17% in September in Central Ohio
October 21, 2011 By BillCreekbaum
(Oct. 21, 2011) Home sales in central Ohio were up almost 17 percent in September making three consecutive months of home sale increases. According to the Columbus Board of REALTORS®, 1,719 homes sold in September which is 16.6 percent more than the previous year’s 1,474 sales. In addition to the increase in sales, homes that… Read More
CBR Blood Drive October 28, 2011 from 9am to 3pm
October 20, 2011 By BillCreekbaum
CBR Blood Drive Posted: 10/12/2011 Columbus Board of REALTORS® COME TOGETHER and be part of the 7th Annual CBR Blood Drive on Friday, October 28th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the classroom at the Columbus Board of REALTORS®. Every two seconds someone in the United States needs a blood transfusion. One donation can… Read More
Home building jumps 15 percent in September
October 19, 2011 By BillCreekbaum
WASHINGTON (AP) — Home builders started projects in September at the fastest pace in 17 months, a hopeful sign for the economy. Most of the gain was driven by a surge in volatile apartment construction. That could help create jobs and boost economic growth, but it doesn’t signal a comeback for the depressed housing market…. Read More
Number of Improving Housing Markets Nearly Doubles in October
October 18, 2011 By BillCreekbaum
October 6, 2011 – The second edition of the National Association of Home Builders/ First American Improving Markets Index (IMI), released today, shows 23 individual housing markets now qualifying as “improving” under the new gauge’s parameters. This is nearly double the 12 housing markets that made the list last month….View Full Article


