TXT ME FRM UR CMPTR (Text Me From Your Computer)

I've made it possible for internet users to send me a text message directly from their computer. Check it out here!

Who else could you text?

IDK? My BFF Jill?

Dan Hamilton
Keller Williams Greater Columbus Realty
www.HamiltonHomesGroup.com

Frontdoor.com - Check it out!

There's a great new website out there on the internet. Frontdoor.com. I can't even really do it justice by writing about it here and trying to explain it. My suggestion is that you just go and check it out.

Also, this month, one of their featured topics is "Top 10 Tax Tips." So, be sure to check that out for sure so when you do your taxes this year, you can make sure that you're getting your moneys worth.

Dan Hamilton
Keller Williams Greater Columbus Realty
www.HamiltonHomesGroup.com

Ellen Degeneres Show - Real REALTOR Pics

Oh man, if you go to www.YouTube.com and search "Ellen Realtor Pic" you will find some funny videos like this one of a segment Ellen does called Real REALTORS.

Do you have a funny REALTOR picture to send in? Let me know, and I'll tell you how to send it to Ellen.

Dan Hamilton
Keller Williams Greater Columbus Realty
www.HamiltonHomesGroup.com

Radon: What is it? How to test for it.

A lot of people will say that Radon may really not cause lung cancer and that you don't need to test for it.

But if you want to be on the safe side, you can go to your local hardware store, buy a Radon test kit, send it off and get your results.

If your results show that you do have high levels of Radon in your home, you can call a Radon mitigation specialist. They can come out and conduct a much more professional Radon test for you to get more exact results.

And if you'd like to get rid of the Radon in your home, this mitigation company can help you with that as well. But be prepared, a mitigation system usually costs between $800 and $1300.

For a great Radon specialist here in Columbus, contact:
Radon Systems
www.radon-systems.com
5896 Chandler Ct
Westerville, OH 43082
(614) 891-6526

If you have any comments or questions, please let me know.

Dan Hamilton
Keller Williams Greater Columbus Realty
www.HamiltonHomesGroup.com

How do you buy a home with no down payment or closing costs? It's simple...

Years ago, home buyer dreamed about owning a home, and they saved every penny for years until they could afford a 20% down payment. But realize, years ago, some homes cost $30,000 - $50,000 so a 20% down payment was only $6,000 or $10,000. Nowadays, a 20% down payment is more likely $30,000+! You probably can't afford that. I know I can't.

So, what is a home buyer to do? How are you supposed to ever be able to afford a home, especially with closing costs added into the equation possibly totalling about $4,000 on a simple $150,000 home?

Fear not.

You've probably seen signs that say things like, "Buy with no money down!" Before I was in real estate, when I saw a sign like that, I just chalked it up to being a scam or something like that. But it's most likely not.

There are many programs out there that let home buyers afford a home with NO DOWN PAYMENT and NO CLOSING COSTS! It's true! In fact, most of my deals recently have been for buyers in this exact situation.

How does it work?

Don't laugh when I say this, because it works. It reall does. The answer is:
You get the Seller to pay for your down payment and closing costs."

Hey, I said don't laugh. It really does work. Especially in today's market. Seller's just want their house to sell, so if you write it into the Purchase Contract and you give them a fair offer to begin with, there's a very good chance you could come to the closing with little or no money. Honest.

But let me tell you, it does help to have a Realtor who knows what they're doing in a situation like this. There can be lots of extra things involved, so you need someone who has the experience.

If you have any questions or you're interested in pursuing an option like this yourself, let me know. I'd be more than happy to help with anything, even if it's just to answer a question or two.

Thanks,
Dan Hamilton
Keller Williams Greater Columbus Realty
www.HamiltonHomesGroup.com