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2011 central Ohio home sales statistics release schedule

Jan. 20 - 2010 stats released
Feb. 23 - January stats released
Mar. 21 - February stats released
Apr. 20 - March stats released
May 19 - April stats released
June 21 - May stats released
July 20 - June stats released
Aug. 18 - July stats released
Sept. 21 - August stats released
Oct. 20 - September stats released
Nov. 21 - October stats released
Dec. 21 - November stats released

Above dates coincide with the National Association of REALTORS® News Release Schedule
 
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Congratulations to CBR’s first Leadership Academy graduating class! - 05.14.12
The Leadership Academy aligns with CBR’s commitment to strengthening central Ohio’s real estate community by building highly skilled leaders within the industry.
 
CEO report from Stan Collins - 05.10.12
CBR CEO Stan Collins addresses current Board activity, including membership data, committee updates and news from the National Association of REALTORS®.
 
"Coming Soon" An appropriate marketing tool.....or risky practice? - 05.09.12
Coming Soon signs listed in the yards of homes not yet on the market is becoming a popular trend. Unfortunately, the sign can be what really amounts to an unethical practice.
 
Roll up your sleeves – we need your help! - 05.06.12
CBR will hosts it annual REALTOR® Care Day on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, where REALTORS®, affiliates, family and friends will spend the day sprucing up homes, businesses, and parks across central Ohio. Check out how you can participate.
 
Distressed properties continue to decline - 05.06.12
Lender-mediated properties -- foreclosure, lender owned, short sale, HUD and VA listings -- for sale in central Ohio show a sharp decline.
 
Executive Report from April 2012 - 05.06.12
Membership, stats, C/I news, buyer activity being on the upswing and news from NAR are discussed in the April CEO Report.
 
REALTOR Care Day - June 6, 2012 - 2012 Projects! - 04.30.12
The 8th annual REALTOR Care offers volunteers multiple opportunities to get involved and give back to their communities. Morning, afternoon and all day shifts available.
 
2012 Awards Lunch honors central Ohio's finest! - 04.27.12
This week, CBR honored its broker, salesperson, affiliate, citizen and instructor of the year as well as 25-, 40-, and 50-year members.
 
National Housing News
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Short sale legislation introduced - 04.06.12
Both the U.S. House and Senate are considering bills which hope to speed up the short sale process for buyers and sellers.
 
Gradual recovery for housing and the economy expected in 2012 - 11.28.11
Industry economists agree that demand based on population growth, employment levels and a doubling up phenomenon that can’t continue indefinitely are all factors that can quickly stimulate housing and the economy when market conditions start to improve.
 
2011 Five-Point Housing Solutions Plan - 11.07.11
NAR recently provided President Obama, Congress and the Federal Reserve Bank with a five-point housing solutions plan to help stabilize and revitalize the housing industry and economy. Check it out!
 
 
Ohio Housing News
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Central Ohio Housing Report - Feb. 2012 - 03.21.12
Central Ohio home sales in February were up for the second consecutive month. The average sale price of 151,072 was 7.3 percent higher than February of 2011.
 
Central Ohio Housing Report – January 2012 - 02.22.12
January’s housing sales were the best since 2008, and homes in contract were up 47 percent. Inventory is now down to pre-boom levels.
 
3Q-2011 Lender-Mediated Properties Report - 10.27.11
The inventory of distressed properties for sale continues to decline as over one-third of the homes sold this year (January - September) have been lender-mediated.
 
Residential Feed
 
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Commentary: Demand for labor has improved, but remains very, very thin

Realtor Notebook

Some see signs of the next housing shortage

 
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