Jeff joined RE/MAX Affiliates in May, 1996, when he became the general manager and a licensed realtor. His management and recruiting skills resulted in growth of RE/MAX Affiliates number of agents from 15 to 100. Jeff holds the C.R.B. (Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager) designation - one of 25 in Central Ohio.
In addition to management and administrative functions, Jeff has rapidly built a strong real estate career, achieving membership in the Columbus Board of Realtors Million Dollar Club, and the RE/MAX International 100% Club, within his first two years in real estate sales. He is also a member of the Employee Relocation Council.
Jeff has lived in the Columbus area for over 35 years, and brings to his real estate transactions a unique blend of enthusiam, empathy, and knowledge of the city and the real estate market. Jeff is also the owner of RE/MAX Affiliates with offices in Dublin and Westerville.
Affordable. Stable. Available. All real estate is local. Despite negative news stories about the national real estate market, central Ohio's housing market remains healthy and stable. Experts applaud our housing affordability and emphasize that this is a great time to buy! Mortgage rates are at historic lows, there are plenty of homes of every style and price range on the market, and plenty of free resources are available to help educate those who want advice on homeownership. We're proud to say that The Grass isGreener Here!
7 Things You Need to Know
about the central Ohio Housing Market.
Central Ohio's housing market is healthy and stable. All real estate is local, yet the media often ignores the differences between markets and talks about national trends. That's why so many people are missing the message that central Ohio is faring well. In 2007 alone, more than 24,000 homes sold in central Ohio. Could yours be next?
For most buyers, it’s a great time to buy. If you are a first-time buyer who doesn't need to sell a home, you have an upper hand in today's market and should attend a buyer education program. Also, if you are "moving up," it's a good time to do so. Although you may have to settle for a lower sale price on your current home, the price of the higher-end home you want to buy has also dropped. In addition, investors interested in the long-term couldn't ask for a better market!
Low interest rates are playing a vital role in keeping our market strong.
Mortgage rates are the biggest factor in determining how much one can afford, so when rates are as low as they are today, you and I have incredible buying power. How low are they? People who bought a home in 1963 were paying the same rate that’s available to us in 2008.
There are many reasons to be optimistic. Look around. The central Ohio real estate market is active. Builders are opening new models, homeowners are getting their homes ready for the market, "For Sale" signs are popping up in every neighborhood. Ask a builder or REALTOR® you know and they will tell you that rates are staying down - and 2008 is looking up.
Don't wait too long if you like a good deal. NOW prices are right, rates are low, and there are plenty of homes on the market, but no one knows when that will change. So if you're playing the waiting game, consider that you might be disappointed when the market heats up again (as it always does) if you don't take advantage of today's opportunities.
Talk to those who know the market best. Visit ColumbusHousingFacts.com to learn more about our real estate market, but don't forget to talk to the experts themselves: REALTORS®, home builders, and mortgage lenders who know the market well. Those of you who need financial counseling, downpayment assistance, or homebuyer education also will find links to those resources on ColumbusHousingFacts.com.
Homeownership will always be a good investment. Even if you are on the fence for now, that's OK. There will be plenty of opportunities to buy a home when you're ready. Homeownership is a vital engine in the American economy - and in our culture. It creates strong communities and builds wealth for families who buy homes. Homeownership won't go out of style.
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