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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
 
National Housing News
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!
 
What does a Government shutdown mean for real estate? - 04.11.11
Many government programs are at a hault and it's important to know which programs will impact the federal housing and mortgage programs.
 
Letter to the Editor - housing market - 04.11.11
Housing market still a zombie? Livelier statistics say otherwise. CBR CEO Stan Collins addresses this media myth with a Letter to the Editor.
 
Gen. Y isn't interested in scooping Boomer McMansions - 03.22.11
Baby Boomers are approacing reitrement and many will choose to downsize from their large homes where they raised their families to smaller residents. The problem is, the potential home buying market may not want the large homes either.
 
Legislative Corner - 02.07.11
Representative Gary Miller (R-CA) introduced House Resolution 25, expressing the sense of Congress that “the current Federal income tax deduction on interest paid
 
Keeping mortgage interest deduction for future home owners - 12.10.10
NAR continues working to ensure the mortgage interest deduction (MID) is available to current home owners and future home buyers.
 
REALTORS® say mortgage interest deduction vital to home ownership, economy - 12.01.10
NAR firmly believes that the mortgage interest deduction (MID) is vital to the stability of the American housing market and economy
 
No Tax on Home Sales in Recently Enacted Health Care Reform Bill - 11.10.10
The 3.8 percent tax on real estate in the recently enacted health care reform bill is not a “sales” or “transfer” tax. Typical home sales in central Ohio will not incur any tax
 
CBR member honored with OAR award - 09.21.10
CBR member Lorri Molnar was honored with the Ohio Association of REALTORS® (OAR) 2010 Excellence in Community Service Award.
 
The case for homeownership - Update - 09.17.10
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.
 
Stay ahead of bedbugs - 09.16.10
Bedbugs are a hot topic these days. They are turning up more frequently than they used to and can be difficult to remove. But while they are admittedly creepy, it is important to keep the problem in perspective.
 
Remodelers get extension to be certified for lead-based paint rules - 09.02.10
New HUD lead-based paint rules went into effect April 22 but the EPA has given remodelers until Dec. 30 to complete the six hours of classroom or online training and two hours of hands-on training required by the rule.
 
QR bar codes break into real estate - 08.24.10
QR codes are popping up everywhere because they are an easy way to get information into the hands of interested prospects.
 
Today's mortgage interest rates may never be this good again - 08.09.10
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."
 
Home remodeling report: Small projects, big bang - 07.21.10
REALTORS® surveyed by Remodeling magazine reveal home owners’ return on their investment in remodeling projects.
 
Chinese drywall resources for REALTORS® - 07.12.10
Imported drywall from China can emit sulfurous gases, corrode and blacken copper piping, computers and wiring, and possibly sicken family members.
 
President’s Perspective: To Washington We Go - 07.08.10
In her column, CBR President Sue Lusk-Gleich comments on her recent trip to Washington D.C. and on the issues that are facing REALTORS®
 
Ohio has best deals on foreclosed homes - 07.02.10
According to a recent report from RealtyTrac, foreclosed homes in Ohio have the largest discount of any state, selling on average for 39.5 percent less than nonforeclosed homes.
 
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