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2012 central Ohio home sales statistics release schedule

Jan. 20 - 2011 stats released
Feb. 22 - January stats released
Mar. 21 - February stats released
Apr. 19 - March stats released
May 22 - April stats released
June 21 - May stats released
July 19 - June stats released
Aug. 22 - July stats released
Sept. 19 - August stats released
Oct. 19 - September stats released
Nov. 19 - October stats released
Dec. 20 - November stats released

Above dates coincide with the National Association of REALTORS® News Release Schedule
 
Latest News
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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 CBR Broker of the Year Award -- John Myers - 04.27.12
John Myers selection as 2012 Broker of the Year holds a special distinction in that this is only the second time in the Board's history that a father and son has been awarded this esteemed honor.
 
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.
 
2012 CBR Citizen of the Year - Amy Klaben - 04.27.12
CBR's section of Amy Klaben - CEO, Homeport/Columbus Housing Partnership (CHP) - as 2012 Citizen of the Year marks a full circle moment for the Board in that 25 years ago we were instrumental in helping to bring CHP (now Homeport) to central Ohio.
 
2012 CBR Affiliate of the Year - Joe Barone - 04.27.12
Joe Barone was named CBR's 2012 Affiliate of the Year for his commitment to the real estate industry and to the central Ohio community.
 
2012 REALTOR® Salesperson of the Year -- Greg Hrabcak - 04.27.12
Loyal, committed, hard working are all attributes that have been used to describe Greg Hrabcak -- our 2012 REALTOR® Salesperson of the Year.
 
1Q-2012 Lender-Mediated Properties Report - 04.23.12
At the end of the first quarter, distressed properties made up only 17.4 percent of the total homes for sale putting the distressed inventories in central Ohio back below 2007 levels.
 
2011 Joseph L. MacKinnon Instructor of the Year - Kristin Rosan - 04.20.12
Kristin Rosan has been selected the 2011 Joseph L. MacKinnon Instructor of the Year for her commitment to professionalism and advanced education.
 
Central Ohio Housing Report - Mar. 2012 - 04.18.12
March home sales jumped 36 percent to 1,653 compared to the previous month, closing the first quarter with home sales up 7.1 percent from first quarter 2011.
 
Commercial Retail Market Report 1Q2012 - Central Ohio - 04.17.12
The first quarter retail market report for central Ohio experienced negative absorption but experts say 2012 will undoubtedly be a positive year.
 
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.
 
Introducing Data Co-op – a really cool MLS property dashboard! - 03.28.12
MLS Data Co-op puts access to credible, high quality local and national listing information at your fingertips – giving you entry to properties and information you’ve never had before, and marketing opportunities that were once beyond your reach.
 
Short sale forms revised - 03.28.12
Date and time for submitting documentation, MLS compliance and abandonment of property are just a few of the revisions made to three of the Board's five short sale forms.
 
Ready for the Rebound - 03.28.12
Our mild winter have had a good impact on home sales, with closings finishing strong in the first two months of this year.
 
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