Blog Feed: New Albany Real Estate - The Opland Group

Should You Walk Away From Your Mortgage?

Published on 2010-01-28 13:56:21

More than 10 million households in the U.S. have underwater mortgages - that is, homes that are worth less in value that the mortgage payer owes. These homeowners often cannot take advantage of lower rates on loans or refinancing deals. And their hom > read more

Searching for Short Sales, Foreclosures, or Bank Owned Properties (REOs)

Published on 2009-12-15 16:38:34

Buying a short sale, foreclosure or bank-owned property (REO) is an appealing option for buyers looking for a deal, and those trying to stretch their dollars and get more home for their money. Searching for a short sale, foreclosure, or bank-owned > read more

How To Set a Price For Your Home

Published on 2009-12-15 16:31:20

Setting the list price for your home involves evaluating your home as well as various market conditions and financial factors. During this phase of the home selling process, your Realtor will help you set your list price based on... > read more

How to Choose a Home

Published on 2009-12-15 15:59:01

Searching for the perfect home can be overwhelming. To avoid wasting time looking at homes that aren’t right for your family, first set aside time to prepare a “wish list”. You’ll want to determine what you want and need in a home and categor > read more

Home Inspections

Published on 2009-12-15 15:48:52

You need to understand defects and disclosures before you evaluate the physical condition of the home you want to buy and decide how much you want to pay for it. Pre-purchase home inspections target two kinds of defects: the kind you can see (a paten > read more

Expired: How to Sell a Home that Didn’t Sell

Published on 2009-12-14 18:22:31

So you attempted to sell your home by owner, or with an agent, it didn’t sell and now you’re feeling frustrated and discouraged and aren’t sure what to do next. Before you put your home back on the market, take a step back and review your situa > read more

Search for Homes in New Albany, Ohio – Search the MLS

Published on 2009-12-14 17:59:52

Columbus, Ohio MLS Search- Search the most updated MLS database for real estate listings in New Albany and throughout Columbus. If you’re looking for a home this is where you’ll want to start! View the area’s newest properties and open houses a > read more

Year End Real Estate & Additional Tax Tips

Published on 2009-12-13 16:13:24

This is your final reminder to take a few minutes from holiday merrymaking and get those last-minute tax moves done. You have until Dec. 31. After that, there’s little you can do to cut your tax bill. Here’s what you can do before the end of the > read more

October Market Report

Published on 2009-12-13 16:08:40

Demand rises and inventory declines as market nears stabilization. Home sales in the month of Oct. were up 25.6 percent from this time last year! The 2,021 sales last month represents the highest number of listings sold in the month of October since > read more

Short Sale Q&A | For Sellers

Published on 2009-12-13 15:56:18

What are my options as a home seller when my property is in or heading toward default (foreclosure)? What types of hardships would a lender generally consider conducive to a short sale agreement? What are the tax consequences of a short sale? How do > read more