I hope you had a wonderful and haunted Halloween Saturday. Probably the largest Columbus Halloween party took place in the Short North. It’s called the HighBall Halloween and brings together thousands of Columbus residents in every costume imaginable. The event presented designer fashion shows featuring 2 Project Runway contestants and, of course, a costume competition. If you missed it this year, then put it on your calendar for next Halloween.

Getting back to Columbus HUD Homes, I decided to feature 3 Columbus houses in the southwest. Grove City has been “haunted” by large numbers of HUD home listing during the past year. However, the majority of Grove City HUD homes are in newer subdivisions, less than 10 years old. These are great opportunities for first time buyers and young families.

I also previewed 2 HUD homes on the east side of Columbus, in case you prefer the other side of town.

Here they are: 5 unique Columbus HUD Homes.

4484 Parkwick Dr, Columbus, OH
HUGE 4BR/2.5BA 2,332 sqft Asking $116,000

2233 Owl St, Grove City, OH
3BR/2.0 BA 1,195 sqft Asking $100,000

2822 Southfield Village Dr, Grove City, OH
3BR/2.5BA 1,395 sqft Asking $105,000

3164 Arrowsmith Dr, Reynoldsburg, OH
3BR/2.5BA 1,534 sqft Asking $95,000

5461 Cherrywood Rd, Columbus, OH
3BR/1.5BA 1,352 sqft Asking $109,000

Don’t miss out on the huge selection of wonderful HUD homes in Columbus!

Call me at (614) 975-9650 to schedule a showing!

Thanks for reading our Columbus HUD Homes Blog
Posted by: Susanne Novak, ABR, FIS, GRI
Columbus Realtors specializing in
HUD Homes, Shortsales, Investment Real Estate
(614) 975-9650

The four Columbus HUD Homes I feature today are all in suburban school districts.  Two of these homes are serviced by Westerville Schools and are very affordable for the area, albeit they are older homes. The Reynoldsburg house on the other hand is only a few years old and very spacious.

As a bonus I added the Grove City ranch I mentioned on Friday. It’s listed for less than $50K in an area where the typical home sells for $95,000. You really need to take a look at our exclusive pictures – the paint job in the bedrooms and bathrooms is unique.

All featured Columbus houses come with 18 interior and exterior pictures and a video.

Here are the 4 featured Columbus HUD Homes:

5248 Mardela Dr, Westerville, OH
3BR/1.5BA 1,312 sqft Asking $125,000

3470 Steiner St, Columbus, OH
3BR/2.5BA 1,278 sqft Asking $85,000

904 Sandrock Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH
3BR/2.5BA 1,940 sqft Asking $155,000

BONUS Feature: Cheap Ranch in Grove City:

3277 Ventura Blvd, Grove City, OH
3BR/1.0BA 960 sqft Asking $47,000

Call me at (614) 975-9650 or email with your questions.

Hurry! There’s still a slim chance to get a HUD offer accepted and close before December 1, 2009 to secure the $8,000 first time buyers tax credit!

Thanks for reading our Columbus HUD Homes Blog
Posted by: Susanne Novak, ABR, FIS, GRI
Columbus Realtors specializing in
HUD Homes, Shortsales, Investment Real Estate
(614) 975-9650

I usually preview 3 Columbus HUD Homes for our readers, however, since this week has such a great selection of new HUD listings, I just could not contain myself. I went out on Friday, before the rain started, and visited 5 new Columbus HUD homes for you.

Click on the addresses to see 18 pictures and a video link for each property. Nobody in Columbus has consistently delivered more information on HUD homes for sale than this website! Tell your friends – now is the best time to buy a HUD home.

Here are my 5 featured Columbus HUD Homes:

863 Fortunegate Dr, Westerville, OH
3BR/2.5BA 1,576 sqft Asking $112,000

7800 Jefferson Run, Blacklick, OH
2BR/2.5BA 1,211 sqft Asking $90,000

1293 Hickory Valley Dr, Blacklick, OH
4BR/2.5BA 2,031 sqft Asking $150,000

7844 Katies Way Ln, Worthington, OH
4BR/2.5BA 2,031 sqft Asking $150,000

2972 Splitrock Rd, Hilliard, OH
4BR/2.5BA 2,031 sqft Asking $150,000

As of now, we don’t know if the first time buyer’s income tax credit of up to $8,000 will be extended past the 11/30/09 deadline. There is still time to close before this deadline on any of this week’s listings!

Call or email me, I’d love to help you get a house and $8,000 on top of it!

Thanks for reading our Columbus HUD Homes Blog
Posted by: Susanne Novak, ABR, FIS, GRI
Columbus Realtors specializing in
HUD Homes, Shortsales, Investment Real Estate
(614) 975-9650

The beginning of a new school year! Everyone I talk to is excited and busy to get the kids ready for school.
 
As for my “kids”, they are all in college. My middle son already started classes last week, the other two will follow soon. This is the first year my husband and I will feel like empty nesters.
 
So, let’s see what’s going on in real estate this week. You may have heard that the sale of existing homes increased by 7% in July nationwide. I believe it is a clear sign that the real estate market is picking up and you will see more Columbus houses sell in the second half of 2009.
 
Don’t panic. I still can help you find a wonderful Columbus HUD home or get a great deal on most of the property listings in Central Ohio. 
 
Here are two reasons why now is the best time of your life to buy a home:

1. The $8,000 tax credit for first time buyers will expire at the end of November 2009. If you don’t close before December 1st, you are throwing $8K out of the window.
2. The federal government is accumulating lots of debt. Experts predict that this will lead to an increase in inflation and much higher interest rates. It is very likely that interest rates will go up over the next 12 months, which means you may have to settle for a less expensive house. 

Featured HUD Homes of the Week

Click on the pictures below to display each specific property website and see interior and exterior images, maps, school information, and more.

1415 MEEKS MEADOW DR, Columbus, OH
List Price: $85,000  1,584 sqft  3 BR 2.5 BA
Southwestern City Schools

498 LAMESA DR, Blacklick, OH
List Price: $100,000  1,289 sqft  3 BR 2.5 BA

8925 FIRSTGATE DR, Reynoldsburg, OH
List Price: $137,000  1,034 sqft  4 BR 2.5 BA

 
You can see more previewed Columbus HUD homes at our website: http://columbushudhomes.postlets.com
 
Here you will also find a complete and up to date list of all featured HUD homes that are still open for offers, including relisted properties.
 
Call me at (614) 975-9650 – I can help you find a great deal on a HUD home, bank owned or short sale listing!    

Thanks for reading our Columbus HUD Homes Blog
Posted by: Susanne Novak, ABR, FIS, GRI 
Columbus Realtors specializing in
HUD Homes, Shortsales, Investment Real Estate
(614) 975-9650