Real Estate News from the Parrish Team, the Premier Realtors in Columbus and Central Ohio http://www.chipandsue.com Copyright 2008 The Parrish Team Dust off the Welcome Mat . . . As guests approach your house, be sure to set the mood with a winning first impression. Curb appeal is very important ... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=70 2010/2010/2010 Brush up on your Patriotism! Take this short quiz: The 4th of July was not declared a national holiday until the year______. The national anthem ... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=71 2010/2010/2010 Mmmm . . . Ice Cream It's a favorite treat of many Ohioans and Americans alike. It's a special treat in the hot summer months, so it's... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=72 2010/2010/2010 May Central Ohio Home Sales With the April 30th conclusion of the First Time Home Buyer’s Tax Credit, one may have thought that the real estate... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=73 2010/2010/2010 Did you know? Ice Cream Fun Facts In 1984, President Ronald Reagan declared July as National Ice Cream Month. The average person consumes 15 quar... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=74 2010/2010/2010 Ohio Summer "STAY-CATIONS " While some are gearing up for summer vacations to the beach or mountains, many are looking for ways to enjoy su... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=66 2010/2010/2010 2009 Columbus Real Estate Customer Profile As reported by the National Association of Realtors: www.ColumbusRealtors.com 51% of recent home buy... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=67 2010/2010/2010 Hot off the Grill . . . Summer is here and so is the smell of bar-b-que on the grill. From hot dogs, to chicken, to shish-ka-bobs, we all have a favo... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=68 2010/2010/2010 Central Ohio Home Sales Headlines on the Columbus Board of Realtors website reads, “April saw a 40 percent increase in home sales in central Oh... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=69 2010/2010/2010 Get Gardening . . . So you’re ready to start your vegetable garden, but where do you start? If this is your first garden, you’ll want to... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=62 2010/2010/2010 RECYCLING FACTS 1 recycled tin can would save enough energy to power a television for 3 hours. 1 recycled glass bottle would save enough energy to... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=63 2010/2010/2010 Get in the GREEN habit! I think by now we are all aware that we should be more aware of how much we consume, and the need to recycle and go green. Bu... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=64 2010/2010/2010 March 2010 Market Report The first quarter of 2010 is certainly off to a good start. Thanks in part to the tax credit, home sales were up 12.5% over ... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=65 2010/2010/2010 A “HOW TO” for Garage Sales Having a garage sale? Be sure to check to see if you need a permit to have a garage sale? Check with your cit... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=58 2010/2010/2010 What’s Hiding in Your Closet? Spring weather is finally upon us so pack up those winter clothes and get busy organizing your closets with the s... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=59 2010/2010/2010 Looking for Some Outdoor Fun? Dawes Arboretum - Located 35 miles east of Columbus, one can enjoy seasonal gardens, walking trails, bonsai, wetlands... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=60 2010/2010/2010 Columbus Real Estate Market off to Promising Start The Real Estate Market is off to a promising start so far this year. Home sale prices are steadily... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=61 2010/2010/2010 Don’t get burned . . . We are all trying to stay warm this winter, and those with fireplaces or wood burning stoves are keeping them stoked as t... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=54 2010/2010/2010 REMEMBER THE TAX CREDIT! Thankfully buyers can continue to benefit from the tax credit. Qualifying first time home buyers and eligible current homeo... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=55 2010/2010/2010 THE RECIPE FOR GREEN Mix 1 part LOVE, 1 part CONCERN, and 1 part COMMON SENSE In a good way that is. We’re talking about the growing trend of c... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=56 2010/2010/2010 The Columbus area real estate market continues to make gains as the numbers continue to show up positive. With the levels of supply and demand equalin... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=57 2010/2010/2010 16th Annual Event is a Success! Chip and Sue Parrish, of Keller Williams Classic Properties Realty, have successfully wrapped up 2009 by hosting thei... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=48 2010/2010/2010 Get Clipping! Coupons aren’t just in the newspaper anymore. You can find a whole world of coupons online, free and ready for you to print and s... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=49 2010/2010/2010 TOP 10 New Year’s Resolutions according to Squidoo.com Quit smoking Get fit Lose weight Enjoy life more Quit drinking Get organized Le... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=50 2010/2010/2010 FUN FACTS 45% of Americans usually set New Year’s Resolutions; 17% infrequently set resolutions; 38% absolutely never set resolutions. 63% of ... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=51 2010/2010/2010 2010 - READY FOR BLAST OFF ! Thanks to historically low interest rates and the extension of the Home Buyer Tax Credit, November was able to post numb... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=52 2010/2010/2010 Here's what's happening in your neck of the woods . . . Single Family Homes and Condos By School District / Nov. 2009 # of Total ... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=53 2010/2010/2010  Please join us in this FREE First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Seminar on January 23 and January 30, 2010 sponsored by Dominion Homes. Click on t... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=47 2010/2010/2010 The First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit has certainly helped to perk up the Columbus real estate market as we saw an increase in September sales by 10.3%... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=44 2009/2009/2009 There's nothing short about it. Short sales get their name by the sales price falling short of what is actually owed on the mortgage. Homeowners ... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=45 2009/2009/2009 It's been 3 years now since our real estate market has seen numbers like these. For the first time since 2006, September saw an increase in home ... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=46 2009/2009/2009 We all know how important it is to negotiate the best deal you can get when it comes to Real Estate purchases, but don't forgo what's really... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=37 2009/2009/2009 Don�t forget to take advantage of the $8000 First-Time First-Homebuyer Tax Credit. This credit does not need to be repaid, and is only availabl... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=39 2009/2009/2009 You may want to think twice before making changes in your credit and financial history. Maybe you are thinking about closing a credit card that you ba... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=40 2009/2009/2009 Fun Facts $7.1 Billion - The amount of money spent in kid's clothing stores in 006. 78.8 Million - The number of students in the U.S. from pres... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=41 2009/2009/2009 This past June, Columbus saw it's best real estate numbers for the past 10 months. As the market is leveling out again we are seeing supply and d... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=42 2009/2009/2009 Single Family Homes and Condos By School District / June 2009 # of Total Listing/SalesAvg. Sales Price% SP/LPHilliard 564 / 134 $182,126... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=43 2009/2009/2009 Did you know that according to the U.S. Department of Energy, 7% of all the energy consumed in the U.S. is used for lighting? President Obama is wo... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=32 2009/2009/2009 When shopping for appliances, going cheaper isn't always the most cost effective way to go. By buying an appliance with the Energy Star tag yo... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=33 2009/2009/2009 Sure, your're packed and ready to go. You've checked your list and haven't forgotten anything. You are ready to get away from it all. B... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=34 2009/2009/2009 Don't cut more than a third of the height. Don't cut your grass too short, higher cut grass looks better and keeps crabgrass out ... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=35 2009/2009/2009 May home sale prices keep with the pattern of increase from the start of 2009, even increasing over May of last year. May's sales prices increase... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=36 2009/2009/2009 Looking for up to the minute reports on the real estate market in your neighborhood? In this changing market it's hard to stay informed. Each day... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=28 2009/2009/2009 Make raised flower beds for better access. Sit on a stool or other type of gardening scooter to reduce back strain. Use mulch to hold in water ... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=31 2009/2009/2009 It's summer time and that means time to break out the sunscreen. SPF stands for sun protection factor, and no matter what the number on your bott... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=29 2009/2009/2009 April showed more signs of the real estate market beginning to level out. When this happens both buyer and seller see benefits on a more level playing... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=30 2009/2009/2009 First-time homebuyers are leading the market slowly back to recovery as homes sales increased in March. Sales were the highest they've been since... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=27 2009/2009/2009 Waiting for the right moment to buy your first home? Consumer confidence is building again, partly in response to the favorable considerations of the ... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=25 2009/2009/2009 We all know the saying, "Location, Location, Location." Now days, the listing price of your home is just as important. Be sure to keep in mi... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=26 2009/2009/2009 You've found the home of your dreams. But did you know the roof leaks, or the basement floods, or mildew is present? You need to learn as much as... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=22 2009/2009/2009 The days of sitting down at the kitchen table and turning through the Sunday paper to browse the new home listings is becoming a thing of the past. Wi... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=23 2009/2009/2009 Home sales are still low compared to 2008, but that's no reason not to keep a healthy attitude towards real estate. Despite recent layoffs and th... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=24 2009/2009/2009  Spring is right around the corner and that means there will be lots real estate signs popping up in yards.  Will your home be one of t... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=21 2009/2009/2009 With the approval of the stimulus package comes some great news for first time home buyers!  There have been some revisions made to the tax credi... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=20 2009/2009/2009    - Take a hike at one of the many metro parks; plan a picnic, take along some hot chocolate or roast marshmallows together. www.metropark... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=17 2009/2009/2009   The numbers are in, indicating that central Ohio is staying on target, faring better than Ohio' s numbers and much of the nation... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=18 2009/2009/2009   The housing industry believes that first time home buyers are the key to boosting the market.  So to inspire new buyers to get moving on ... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=19 2009/2009/2009  Home Buyer Tax Credit- Can the $7500 be better ?? Stay tuned- life for first time home buyers could be getting even  better  - a... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=16 2009/2009/2009 Although the media would like you to believe that the only news in Real Estate is bad news - the Parrish Team has a different message for you!  W... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=15 2009/2009/2009   As of July 30th, 2008 home owners who are in jeopardy of losing their homes due to foreclosure now have another alternative to keep their home... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=14 2008/2008/2008  We all know what a great place Columbus is to raise a family, work and vacation from, but did you know that Columbus is also now being considere... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=13 2008/2008/2008 Halloween is a fun time for kids and adults alike.  Who doesn't love candy, dressing up, carving pumpkins, costume parties and oh... did I m... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=12 2008/2008/2008 It's that time of year again.  No, it's not a major holiday, but it could be depending how crazy your child is driving you.  ... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=11 2008/2008/2008 Not  ready to sell your home in this so called 'buyer's market'?  It's okay....if you don't have to sell...don... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=10 2008/2008/2008 This is quoted from www.Columbushousingfacts.com   The Grass really is GREENER in Central Ohio!  Columbus is the 7th most affordab... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=9 2008/2008/2008     Q.  As a first-time homebuyer, should I wait until prices go lower to buy a house? A.  Timing the market is not a good idea... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=8 2008/2008/2008 Here is a quick look at data from 3-4 bedroom single-family homes that were sold in Hilliard, Dublin, Upper Arlington and the Olentangy School Distric... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=7 2008/2008/2008 ... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=6 2007/2007/2007 I am very pleased and humbled to announce that I have been elected by my 7,400 peers of the Columbus Board of REALTORS (CBR) to serve on the Board of ... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=4 2007/2007/2007 Sue and I have been awarded the Pinnacle Award by the Columbus Board of REALTORS (CBR), and we will receive them at the CBR President's Ball on D... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=5 2007/2007/2007 Did you know a resident without a social security number can purchase a home?The IRS has used the ITIN, or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=3 2007/2007/2007 Hi there and welcome to the newest part of our online web-based marketing strategy! Yes, it's a blog. You've heard about them, about how eff... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=1 2007/2007/2007 Come visit the open house on Sunday, November 18 from 2:00 to 4:00 at 2713 Kent Rd. Upper Arlington, OH 43221. Check out the listing at ChipAndSue.co... http://www.chipandsue.com/post.php?rec=2 2007/2007/2007