What's Going on with New Albany's Big Homes ? People often ask me, "Wow, what's going on the all the big $ Million homes on the market in New Albany, aren't they selling?" The short answer is yes they are. But when we look back in time and dig a little we can see some interesting things emerge. Drill Down to the Detail While there is no denying that a reduction from 23 homes sold in...
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Housing Predictor, an independent real estate forecasting service, has ranked the Columbus area 2nd in the country in the Best 25 Housing Markets. Ohioans should feel especially positive as the ranking lists Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati as the top three housing markets, respectively. Check out the article to review the Best 25 Housing Markets as forecast by Housing Predictor. While I think...
Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors, presented the NAR Forecast for 2010 real estate at the annual conference held in San Diego in November. His projections included the following good news: 13.6% increase in the sale of existing homes as well as a return to positive growth in home values as inventory levels continue to decline. Although real estate markets vary...
With the $8,000 tax credit for 1st time home buyers about to expire on November 30th, I was expecting to see a lot more New Albany homes for sale and Columbus homes for sale going into contract. When the tax credit was announced, the experts thought it would jump start the housing market. From my vantage point, there has been little “trickle up†effect seen in New Albany Ohio real...
Kate & Tony Thomas & New Albany Realty Host Free Hampsted Neighborhood Block Party! On Tuesday, July 1st, from 6pm – 9pm, a Hampsted Village Block Party will be held at Hampsted Park (Meadway & Fodor Road)! Kate & Tony, along with New Albany Realty, are teaming up with Sunny 95 radio station to host a FREE neighborhood block party in Hampsted Village! It's the ultimate get together...
If you've been thinking about building a new home in New Albany, now is your chance! The New Albany Company is soon to announce the creation of the New Albany country club's newest community – Ackerly Park. Ackerly Park will be an extension of Upper Fenway with Ackerly Farm road extending north and meeting up with Market Street. The majority of the 27 lots will be priced between $150,000 and...
As I was reading the "Business Page" of the Columbus Dispatch on Tuesday, I was struck once again, with how totally local real estate actually is. The article I was reading indicated that the decline of sales in Columbus was not as bad as those reported by the Ohio Association of Realtors for the entire state of Ohio. I decided to take it one step further and look at New Albany specifically. The Ohio...
Despite the cold temperature and misty rain, train rides were among the offerings at the annual Happy Holiday Happenings Market Square in New Albany on Sunday. The New Albany Chamber of Commerce organized a wonderful gathering that has become a Market Square tradition. Other activities at the event included holiday crafts for children from 2 to 4pm, a cookie decorating contest at the Rusty Bucket, and...
Market Square Holiday Celebration, Sunday, December 2, 2007, 1p.m. - 5 p.m Schedule of Events: 1-5 p.m.  Train Rides (50 cents or free with toy donation; all proceeds go to Firefighters for Children) 1-5 p.m.  Pictures with Stinger (Columbus Blue Jackets' Mascot) 1-5 p.m.   Jingle Bell Carriage Rides – Keswick area, Hosted by New Albany Realty & New Albany Company;...