"Perks" Make this One of the Best Times to Buy

Think the real estate market is down, and now is NOT a good time to buy a home? THINK AGAIN!!!

And we're seeing this here in Columbus, too. Sellers are offering to pay for closing costs, or a few months of the association fees if applicable, and even throwing in large flat screen TVs to sweeten the deal! This real estate market has not been burst - it's just a little slower than it has been the past 3 or 4 years. It's still a great time to buy.

Again, you know who to call if you have any questions or need anything. Me. Yes, me.

Dan Hamilton
Keller Williams Greater Columbus Realty

(video posted by conniedegroot - Fox News's "Neil Cavuto Show" Featuring Coldwell Banker Beverly Hills Real Estate Agent Connie De Groot. Aired August 28, 2007.)

What is up with this? Funny or no?

(video from sunnykidd2007)
Check out this new commercial for a company called ePerks. Is this funny or not? It's walking a pretty tight line, but I think it might be a little funny.

By the way, if you do need a new agent... you know who to call. Me. Yes, me.

Dan Hamilton

Introducing: CUBEDUDE

(video from vikingmm at YouTube)
Here is a video that sums up the affected real estate market in 58 seconds. Nice job Cubedude. Nice job.

Real Estate Movie - Comedy

Closing Escrow

I've never heard of this movie before today, but given my profession and my love for all things "funny," I may try to see this.

It looks like a lot of the cast from Comedy Central's "Reno 9-1-1."

If it's anything like the movie "Best in Show," we've got a winner here...

Dan Hamilton

Lenders Going Out Of Business

Well, it's starting to escalate here in Columbus too. Every day I hear of another subprime lender in Columbus who has "closed up shop."

If you're looking to buy, or thinking of buying a home, you need to make sure you're choosing the right lender. If this is you, contact me, and I will get you on the right path.

For what it's worth, it's still a great time to buy a home with the end of summer upon us.

Dan Hamilton
Keller Williams Greater Columbus Realty
http://www.HamiltonHomesGroup.com

OSU Football in 2007 (Video)

(video)
Okay, I know this has nothing to do with Real Estate, but hey... this is Columbus right? Go Bucks! Go Beanie!

West Nile Foreclosures

Foreclosures are bad for many reasons, but who would have thought about this....

New Listing - Could be as Affordable as Rent

For Sale
7036 Cavalcade Drive
New Albany, OH 43054
Columbus MLS # 2738777

CURRENT LIST PRICE: $94,500

Condo
New Albany Park
1 bedroom
1.5 baths
finished lower level
nice community
clubhouse
in-ground pool
24-hr fitness center
appliances stay
big kitchen
lots of living space
VERY AFFORDABLE

How My Black Lab is Like the Housing Market

VS.

You may think this sounds like a silly post, but it's true. My dog, Durden, is like the real estate market. Right now, he's shedding like a mad-man. (Do mad-men shed?)

What happens when the weather gets warmer? Dogs shed their winter coats. AND... many homeowners shed their homes by putting them up for sale.

The winter months are stereotypically the slower months in real estate. Why? Well, for one thing, sellers don't want to have to think about moving in the dead of winter when there's snow everywhere. They want to remain comfortable. Plus, they know buyers are thinking the same thing, so that means there will be less buyers for their home if they do decide to sell. And on top of that, during the winter months, the sky is gray, the ground is gray and white, and the trees are bare. There is no color. Color helps sell real estate.

So, homeowners wait till the weather gets a little warmer. The trees start blooming. The grass gets greener. Homebuyers start popping up all over. And then, sellers start shedding their homes.

The housing market is just like a shedding dog.

Although, I don't think I ever get the housing market in my mouth. And I definitely don't need to vacuum the housing market every day.

Dan Hamilton