If you follow this link you will be able to see what the real estate market has been doing for the past two weeks in the areas of Defiance city, Defiance County, Paulding County, Putnam County, Henry County and Williams County.
If you want specifics to your particular area email me and I can get those for you.
Thanks,
Scott
Scott Williams
scott@realtyfive.com
http://www.realtyfive.com/
Our view of Northwest Ohio homes and other real estate from a company that gives back to the communities of Defiance, Henry, Paulding, Williams, Fulton and Putnam counties.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Hello SPRING!!! Dang it's still February...
Can we talk SPRING?Our Realty Five of Defiance phones have been ringing! Our Realty Five Team of agents has been busy showing homes! The Realty Five of Defiance Team is listing 2 new homes this week!
Dare I say the Real Estate market is picking up?
Spring it traditionally a busy season for many types of businesses including the Real Estate business… when I work with our sellers I see the look of anticipation in their eyes and hear the eagerness in their voices, they along with us at Realty Five are hoping for a Spring pick me up in home sales. OK, ok I realize it is still February and spring is not quit around the corner yet but I’m hopeful right along the side of all my sellers!!!
Buyers… give a shout, a call, send us a text or email us right here from our blog… we will gladly help you find just the right home for you, your family and your pets!
I hope to meet you soon! Karol
karol@realtyfive.com
dawn@realtyfive.com
scott@realtyfive.com
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Facebook/Farmville
Hi Everyone,
What do you think of the facebook craze? I have recently started to be more active on Facebook and have reunited with old friends and out of town family! Then after hearing all the craze about Farmville decided to try it out. Wow am I glad I did! I have had so much fun. It is very addicting but also brings out your creative side and puts those old math skills to work too! Designing your farm is just the start, creating your personal character, then you have to get busy and learn the best way to spend your coins that you collect through farming. As a woman I love to shop and for free wow!!! It has kept me out of the mall!! The thing I like most is.. The networking it has forced me to do and now I talk daily to people I diden't know and I am really enjoying the whole concept of the game. If you get a chance, try this out. The application is very easy and anyone can do it. But beware your day will fly by and your farm will prosper!! You must stop and eat and use the bathroom, just kidding! Hope you have fun and good luck! Add me (Dawn Carpenter) as your friend I need more neighbors on farmville. You can also go to farmville.com for more details. Have a great week. Dawn
What do you think of the facebook craze? I have recently started to be more active on Facebook and have reunited with old friends and out of town family! Then after hearing all the craze about Farmville decided to try it out. Wow am I glad I did! I have had so much fun. It is very addicting but also brings out your creative side and puts those old math skills to work too! Designing your farm is just the start, creating your personal character, then you have to get busy and learn the best way to spend your coins that you collect through farming. As a woman I love to shop and for free wow!!! It has kept me out of the mall!! The thing I like most is.. The networking it has forced me to do and now I talk daily to people I diden't know and I am really enjoying the whole concept of the game. If you get a chance, try this out. The application is very easy and anyone can do it. But beware your day will fly by and your farm will prosper!! You must stop and eat and use the bathroom, just kidding! Hope you have fun and good luck! Add me (Dawn Carpenter) as your friend I need more neighbors on farmville. You can also go to farmville.com for more details. Have a great week. Dawn
Monday, February 22, 2010
6 Tips in AVOIDING FORECLOSURE SCAMS
6 Way's to avoid FORECLOSURE SCAMS
Beware of Foreclosure Rescue Scams - Help Is Free!
List provieded by The National Association of Realtors...
1) Beware of anyone who asks you to pay a fee in exchange for a counseling service or modification of a delinquent loan.
2) Scam artists often target homeowners who are struggling to meet their mortgage commitment or anxious to sell their homes. Recognize and avoid common scams.
3) Assistance from a HUD-approved housing counselor is FREE. http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/
4) Beware of people who pressure you to sign papers immediately, or who try to convince you that they can "save" your home if you sign or transfer over the deed to your house.
5) Do not sign over the deed to your property to any organization or individual unless you are working directly with your mortgage company to forgive your debt.
6) Never make a mortgage payment to anyone other than your mortgage company without their approval.
Always feel free to call or email anyone on the Realty Five of Defiance Team with questions and or concerns!! We are members of The National Association of Realtors which provides us with an awesome web site full of detailed information at our finger tips; we will gladly do what we can to help you!
Karol Yeager karol@realtyfive.com
Dawn Carpenter dawn@realtyfive.com
Scott Williams scott@realtyfive.com
Beware of Foreclosure Rescue Scams - Help Is Free!
List provieded by The National Association of Realtors...
1) Beware of anyone who asks you to pay a fee in exchange for a counseling service or modification of a delinquent loan.
2) Scam artists often target homeowners who are struggling to meet their mortgage commitment or anxious to sell their homes. Recognize and avoid common scams.
3) Assistance from a HUD-approved housing counselor is FREE. http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/
4) Beware of people who pressure you to sign papers immediately, or who try to convince you that they can "save" your home if you sign or transfer over the deed to your house.
5) Do not sign over the deed to your property to any organization or individual unless you are working directly with your mortgage company to forgive your debt.
6) Never make a mortgage payment to anyone other than your mortgage company without their approval.
Always feel free to call or email anyone on the Realty Five of Defiance Team with questions and or concerns!! We are members of The National Association of Realtors which provides us with an awesome web site full of detailed information at our finger tips; we will gladly do what we can to help you!
Karol Yeager karol@realtyfive.com
Dawn Carpenter dawn@realtyfive.com
Scott Williams scott@realtyfive.com
Friday, February 19, 2010
5 Tips to buying a home NOW!!!!!
5 Great Tips for buying a home NOW!!!
1) Federal Tax Credit for 1st time home buyers up to $8000
2) Federal Tax Credit for existing homeowners up to $6500
3) Welcome Home Funds up to $5,000
4) Extremely LOW Inerest Rates!
5) High Inventories = a buyer's market...
Call, email or text the Realty Five of Defiance TEAM we will gladly answer any questions you may have about purchasing a home today! THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO BUY...money saving credits and refunds are on the buyers side, hurry you must have a accepted purchase contract by April 30th to recieve funds from the Federal Tax Credit, here is a chance to let Uncle Sam put money back into your pocket!
Karol 419.784.4519
Dawn 419.438.2742
Scott 419.438.1165
Realty Five of Defiance
"We choose to give"
1) Federal Tax Credit for 1st time home buyers up to $8000
2) Federal Tax Credit for existing homeowners up to $6500
3) Welcome Home Funds up to $5,000
4) Extremely LOW Inerest Rates!
5) High Inventories = a buyer's market...
Call, email or text the Realty Five of Defiance TEAM we will gladly answer any questions you may have about purchasing a home today! THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO BUY...money saving credits and refunds are on the buyers side, hurry you must have a accepted purchase contract by April 30th to recieve funds from the Federal Tax Credit, here is a chance to let Uncle Sam put money back into your pocket!
Karol 419.784.4519
Dawn 419.438.2742
Scott 419.438.1165
Realty Five of Defiance
"We choose to give"
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Welcome Home grants/First time Home Buyers
First time home buyers' NOW is the time to BUY!!!! Welcome home grants will gift you $5,000 towards your closing costs and or pre-paids, If you qualify, then the Stimulis Package will also give you a refund of up to $8,000 dollars /10 percent of purchase price towards your New home!! A grand total of 13,000 Dollars could be saved! Act now, don't wait these incentives will be gone soon! Contact your local banker and Tax man for the details. Then give Realty five agents a call and we'll help you find your dream home! It's time to get out and stomp through this snow!!!! Call Dawn, Karol or Scott anytime.
419-438-2742 Dawn
419-438-1165 Scott
419-784-4519 Karol
419-438-2742 Dawn
419-438-1165 Scott
419-784-4519 Karol
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Want help with staging your home? Watch this video for tips!
Staging... preparing your home, making it ready for buyers in today's Real Estate market "must see video"
Are you ready to list and sell your home? Maybe a friend or relative of yours will be listing their home? Afraid or maybe embarrassed to tell the seller/home owner “YOU HAVE TOO MUCH STUFF" or “CLEAR OUT YOUR CLUTTER” or perhaps “REMOVE YOUR 1980’s DÉCOR”
We invite you to pass along this video loaded with fantastic staging information; it is a polite way of saying to your family and friends… "Realty Five of Defiance can help you get your home STAGED and SOLD"
The TEAM at Realty Five of Defiance are members of The National Association of Realtors and want to share this staging video from our NAR Web Site with you! Hope you enjoy the tips...
click link below
http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1785312249?bclid=1747275818&bctid=1725276451
Call, email or text us with any questions you may have about staging and getting your home ready to list!! We offer a FREE staging consultation with each of our Realty Five listings. Spring is around the corner, interest rates are historically low… there’s never been a better time to sell or buy Real Estate.
Karol
Realty Five of Defiance
"We choose to give"
Are you ready to list and sell your home? Maybe a friend or relative of yours will be listing their home? Afraid or maybe embarrassed to tell the seller/home owner “YOU HAVE TOO MUCH STUFF" or “CLEAR OUT YOUR CLUTTER” or perhaps “REMOVE YOUR 1980’s DÉCOR”
We invite you to pass along this video loaded with fantastic staging information; it is a polite way of saying to your family and friends… "Realty Five of Defiance can help you get your home STAGED and SOLD"
The TEAM at Realty Five of Defiance are members of The National Association of Realtors and want to share this staging video from our NAR Web Site with you! Hope you enjoy the tips...
click link below
http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1785312249?bclid=1747275818&bctid=1725276451
Call, email or text us with any questions you may have about staging and getting your home ready to list!! We offer a FREE staging consultation with each of our Realty Five listings. Spring is around the corner, interest rates are historically low… there’s never been a better time to sell or buy Real Estate.
Karol
Realty Five of Defiance
"We choose to give"
Friday, February 12, 2010
Area Market Conditions February 5-12, 2010
I've done a quick breakdown of the market conditions for the areas of Defiance city, Defiance County, Paulding County, Putnam County and Paulding County Ohio. Unfortunately, there are still not a lot of homes being sold this time of year. I think that the main reason is simply the weather is just not condusive to getting out and seeing properties. Who really wants to trudge through the snow to see a house?
On the other hand, there are some great buys out there because of these conditions. Add that to the tax rebate incentives and someone could make some great deals. See the breakdown of the stats by clicking here.
If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact me.
Scott
Scott Williams
Scott@realtyfive.com
http://www.realtyfive.com/
On the other hand, there are some great buys out there because of these conditions. Add that to the tax rebate incentives and someone could make some great deals. See the breakdown of the stats by clicking here.
If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact me.
Scott
Scott Williams
Scott@realtyfive.com
http://www.realtyfive.com/
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Home and Garden Show, Cleveland International Exposition and Convention Center
Outdoor Trends: Create your own Outdoor Living Space by adding Square Footage to your family living area...it can be as simple as a coverd patio to a second kithcen on the terrace! Some were over the top with there own wall of rain/water built under a roof of pine... Here are a few picutres I took of outdoor spaces done with high style,compfort and quality in mind!
Outdoor storage has its own lavish style with Storage Sheds that are sure to please anyones tastes and decor... adding windows and a small front porch bring these sheds to life with a personality all of there own!
Window box for flowers, high end shutters and up to date color palate adds charm to a
"not so ordinary storage shed"
Storage for lawn mowers, tools along with a garden potting shed all in one very nice location! There is even room for a lawn chair or two allowing you to relax and sit a spell.
Visit the IX Center web site for details on venders, builders, landscapers, daily events
and attractions!
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Home Buyer Educational Class
The Northwest Ohio Community Action Commission is offering a homebuyer education workshop Feb27. The free event will take place at the NOCAC office,1933 E.Second Street, and is open to all residents interested in learning about the home buying process. The workshop will take place from 9a.m-3:30 p.m.
and will cover the importance of good credit, how to qualify for a morgage, how to choose a realtor, how to shop for a home and how to budget for home ownership. Attendees who complete the workshop will recieve a certificate. For more information, call 419-784-5393
After you recieve your certificate, feel free to give Realtyfive agents a call and we would love to work with you.1-888-766-8627
and will cover the importance of good credit, how to qualify for a morgage, how to choose a realtor, how to shop for a home and how to budget for home ownership. Attendees who complete the workshop will recieve a certificate. For more information, call 419-784-5393
After you recieve your certificate, feel free to give Realtyfive agents a call and we would love to work with you.1-888-766-8627
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Snowing again? It sure is pretty from the window~
Here is a beautiful view from the patio doors at our office... winter sure looks pretty when you are inside looking outside!
Hope you are all taking a moment or two to enjoy winters beauty! It's cold outside so believe me it will only take a quick trip to the mail box to enjoy the pretty snow on the evergreen trees and our surrounding N.W. Ohio landcapes... Send me your favorite snow picture and I will post it to our Realty Five Blog, Karol
This is my back yard, there is a pond beyond the large wheeping willow tree covered in snow and ice! 
OK...now it is time to think SPRING!
Monday, February 8, 2010
HOPE NOW Organization helping people with the stress of their Mortgage/Loan
The HOPE NOW organizations play a key role in the success of providing borrowers in-depth debt management, credit counseling and overall foreclosure counseling. If you have questions about your Mortgage loan/payment visit the HOPE NOW web site and or call their hotline ph. # to talk with a FREE HUD (Housing of Urban Development) approved counselor.
https://www.hopenow.com/
Or call The Homeowner's HOPE™ Hotline at 888-995-HOPE (4673)
The HOPE NOW Alliance includes a number of counseling organizations, which consists of all HUD intermediaries that have offices across the United States.
https://www.hopenow.com/
Or call The Homeowner's HOPE™ Hotline at 888-995-HOPE (4673)
The HOPE NOW Alliance includes a number of counseling organizations, which consists of all HUD intermediaries that have offices across the United States.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Market Stats for Defiance, Ohio Jan. 29-Feb. 5 2010
Here are the numbers whether you like them or not.
There are currently 209 active lisings in market areas 61,62,63,64 (Defiance 43512) The average listing price is $118,311, Median Price $94,900 with an average Days on the market of 156.
Currently there are 12 homes that are classified "contingent" one however has been contingent for what seems forever. It's days on market are over 900. it's a build that hasn't happened yet. If we remove that one from the market stats the low price is $39,900 high is $164,900 with an average of $101,018
There are 6 homes classified as "pending" there prices are $10,400, $18,000, $19,900, $39,900, $58,000 and $112,500.
Finally there was one house sold this past week. It was a 2 bedroom 964 sqft. home that sold for $18,000 and was on the market for 151 days.
Want a further breakdown? Want other weeks?
Contact me today.
Scott
Scott@realtyfive.com
http://www.realtyfive.com/
There are currently 209 active lisings in market areas 61,62,63,64 (Defiance 43512) The average listing price is $118,311, Median Price $94,900 with an average Days on the market of 156.
Currently there are 12 homes that are classified "contingent" one however has been contingent for what seems forever. It's days on market are over 900. it's a build that hasn't happened yet. If we remove that one from the market stats the low price is $39,900 high is $164,900 with an average of $101,018
There are 6 homes classified as "pending" there prices are $10,400, $18,000, $19,900, $39,900, $58,000 and $112,500.
Finally there was one house sold this past week. It was a 2 bedroom 964 sqft. home that sold for $18,000 and was on the market for 151 days.
Want a further breakdown? Want other weeks?
Contact me today.
Scott
Scott@realtyfive.com
http://www.realtyfive.com/
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Like NEW in Ayersville, Tip Top Condition!
Three bed room, two full baths in Ayersville... Re-model is now complete, this home is "like new" for so many reasons! NEW siding, windows, roof, garage door, entry doors, NEW bathroom off utility rm. NEW floor coverings and it is freshly painted through out... True move in ready!
New ceramic tile flooring...
Kitchen and dining area offer a open floor plan, freshly painted, new flooring ready for your family dinners...
New ceramic tile flooring...
New french doors lead to 13x13 covered deck & back yard.
Kitchen and dining area offer a open floor plan, freshly painted, new flooring ready for your family dinners...
15x17 Living room with new carpet, new front wondow & new front entry door that opens to the covered front porch~
Ready for a move? Wanting to live in or stay in Ayersville Schools? This could be your new address...
Call, text or email Realty Five of Defiance to set up your showing appointment, view additional photos at http://www.realtyfive.com/
Tax Stimulus will be ending April 30th, hurry to receive your tax credit $$$
CLICK TO VIEW TAX VIDEO HERE
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Paulding listing/Melrose
New Listing!!
Paulding/Melrose $99,900
3 bedroom 1 bath,2 car attached garage, Pole barn, Pond, over 3 acres and a second home being used as a 2 bedroom apartment.
This unique property also features enough road frontage to add another home! A little TLC and this could be a great investment.
Paulding/Melrose $99,900
3 bedroom 1 bath,2 car attached garage, Pole barn, Pond, over 3 acres and a second home being used as a 2 bedroom apartment.
Monday, February 1, 2010
To hire a Real Estate Agent or not??? Read New York Times article here~
Recently The New York Times ran an article titled "Agent or No Agent?" ... about whether or not you should hire a real estate agent when selling your home...
This article, I must admit, is interesting & well written. The writer found 2 homeowners who are selling, side by side. One seller is using an agent and would never dream of NOT hiring a realtor, while his neighbor the second seller thinks she can save the commission and do it herself. The writer also quotes a professional selling in the city who has a finance background and loves to negotiate--thus she sees no value whatsover in hiring a broker. (finance is a major part of Real Estate)
It's a short article, so please click on the link below if you're curious like me and want to read it for yourself.
Agent or no agent?
As professional Realtors here at Realty Five of Defiance we may not like the question or even the topic of For Sale By Owner but if we're totally honest with ourselves, this is the exact question most of today's sellers ask themselves before calling us. We of course would love the opportunity to sit down with you over a cup of coffee and explain our mass marketing plan along with how to prepare your home & a smart list price for today's competitive Real Estate market...
http://www.realtyfive.com/
"We choose to give"
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