Columbus Board of Realtors
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» Discounted Cameron Mitchell gift cards available
Cameron Mitchell gift cards make great gifts for closings, clients and friends - especially at 25 percent off! Take advantage of this limited time offer. Read more»
 
» July home sales not as robust, inventory on the rise
Although the first half of 2010 saw home sales increase up to 39 percent over 2009, July saw a decrease of 28.6 percent in sales. Read more»
 
» The case for homeownership
Despite provocative news articles delineating a case against homeownership, the fundamentals have not changed: For the most part, buying a home is a great investment that builds wealth and contributes to social good. Read more»
 
» Midyear Leadership Retreat updates members on committee progress
On July 23, the entire leadership team of the Board took the time to meet and update one another on each committee’s progress. Read more»
 
» Central Ohio area retail market seeing improvement
Columbus saw positive net absorption for two quarters in a row – after four quarters of negative net absorption in 2009. Most of the positive numbers came from the North and Northeast sides of Columbus and Licking County, according to the Central Ohio Commercial Information Exchange (COCIE). Read more»
 
» Today's mortgage interest rates may never be this good again
Affordable, stable, available: The housing market now, with its historically low mortgage interest rates and reasonable home prices, characterize the epitome of a "buyer's market." Read more»
 
» Businessweek: Columbus top city for new college grads
According to a new ranking by Businessweek, Columbus is ninth in entry-level jobs, unemployment rates and average pay, all factors effecting recent college grads. Read more»
 
» USA Today: Columbus' economy, home market diverse
Columbus' diversified regional economy helped it to avoid many of the economic aftershocks that came after the housing bubble. With properties for all budgets and all buyers, steady home values and brighter unemployment, "it is a great time to be a home buyer in Columbus." Read more»
 
» Congress passes Homebuyer Tax Credit closing deadline extension
The Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act (H.R. 5623) was approved June 30. The extension applies only to transactions that have ratified contracts in place as of April 30, 2010 that have not yet closed. Read more»
 
 
Events
 
Young Professionals Network Meeting
Tuesday, September 07 • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
 
NW Bus Tour - New Home Developments
Wednesday, September 08 • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
 
CORPAC Golf Outing & Pig Roast
Thursday, September 09 • 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
 
Affordable Housing Roundtable: Experience Columbus
Friday, September 10 • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
 
Mentoring Session: Legal Issues/Fulfilling Your Fiduciairy Objectives
Thursday, September 16 • 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
 
New Member Orientation
Thursday, September 23 • 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
 
New Member Orientation
Tuesday, October 05 • 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
 
Upcoming Events
  
Upcoming Classes
 
Top Producer 8i
Friday, September 03 • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
 
Tempo Wireless
Thursday, September 09 • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
 
CI104: Investment Analysis for Commercial Investment Real Estate
Monday, September 13 • 8:30 AM - Friday, September 17 • 5:30 PM
 
CI104: Investment Analysis for Commercial Investment Real Estate
Tuesday, September 14 • 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
 
Tempo II
Tuesday, September 14 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
 
CI104: Investment Analysis for Commercial Investment Real Estate
Wednesday, September 15 • 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
 
FOCUS: Choosing the Right Search
Wednesday, September 15 • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
 
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