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In Contract magazine is the official member publication of the Columbus Board of REALTORS®. Published 10 times annually, this magazine is sent to all of CBR's 6,200 members and includes industry-related articles as well as information on statistics, education classes, events, member recognition, and more.
In Contract - Featured Articles
President's Perspective: Responsibility! - 10.01.09
I have had the opportunity to speak to a number of groups during my presidential year, selling the benefits, accomplishments and successes... Read More »
 
Like sands through the hourglass - 10.01.09
If you have clients who are still on the fence, hoping the tax credit will be extended into 2010, it’s best to advise them not to hold... Read More »
 
Highlights from OAR's Annual Convention - Survivor! - 10.01.09
In the midst of an extremely challenging market, REALTORS® from all corners of Ohio converged upon our capital city to help the profession... Read More »
 
Call For Action: Extend and expand the first-time homebuyer tax credit! - 09.15.09
NAR on Sept. 15 issued a Call For Action, urging REALTORS® to contact their elected officials and tell them to extend and expand the $8,000... Read More »
 
Time is running out for buyers looking to cash in on the $8,000 tax credit! - 09.02.09
With just three months to go until the $8,000 first-time homebuyer tax credit expires, REALTORS® are making the final push to... Read More »
 
President's Perspective: All politics is local - 09.01.09
Mortgage interest deduction! First-time homebuyer tax credits! Local income taxes! School property taxes! Capital gains taxes!
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New appraisal guidelines causing delays, confusion and - possibly - increased cost - 09.01.09
The Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC) has been in effect for more than three months and REALTORS® are reporting many adverse,... Read More »
 
Updated and upgraded: the all new ColumbusRealtors.com - 09.01.09
The Columbus Board of REALTORS® is proud to announce the all new ColumbusRealtors.com.
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What's your username? NAR updates its social media toolkit to include tips for properly identifying yourself online - 08.10.09
The National Association of REALTORS® has recently updated its online Field Guide to Social Media to include some suggestions on the... Read More »
 
CBR Charitable Foundation Fund awards $20,000 in grants to local organizations - 08.05.09
The Columbus Board of REALTORS® Charitable Foundation Fund announces four grants to area organizations, serving a variety of needs. Read More »
 
Fifth Annual REALTOR® Care Day plants seeds of improvement in North of Broad community, throughout central Ohio - Area Realty Associations set record level of participation - 06.11.09
Nearly 500 local REALTORS®, Affiliates, friends, family and community members painted, pruned and planted June 10 during the Columbus... Read More »
 
Open Houses can lead to closed sales - 05.01.09
Even in the Internet age, Open Houses are still a valuable tool for REALTORS® and their clients.
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President's Perspective - 04.28.09
"It's a 32-Ring Circus! Having the responsibility of overseeing the activities of the Columbus Board of REALTORS ® is a little bit like a... Read More »
 
Green is the new Black - Saving money by preserving natural resources is in vogue - 04.01.09
Green is the new black – the buzzword that seems to go with anything and everything these days. With more homebuyers and commercial... Read More »
 
Networking from Anywhere - social media means you're never alone - 03.01.09
Just as the World Wide Web has helped consumers become better informed about the real estate market in general, social media sites like... Read More »
 
NAR launches Right Tools, Right Now program - 02.25.09
In an effort to help members and local associations deal with the challenges of the current real estate market, NAR on Feb. 27 began the... Read More »
 
At home with President Parsons - 12.22.08
For the 101st President of the Columbus Board of REALTORS® Gary Parsons, family is at the center of everything he does. He plans to make... Read More »
 
Financing options still plentiful for first-time buyers - 11.01.08
With the passage of the 2008 Housing and Economic Recovery Act, seller-funded down payments were eliminated, but there are still plenty of... Read More »
 
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