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Sandusky Co.
Sandusky COUNTY Transfers 6/28-7/3
Ballville Township William D. Auxter and Diana R. Auxter to Antonio J. Ospina and Jody L. Ospin, 45 Lisa Ann Drive, $136,000
Bellevue Sandusky County Sheriff to Rochester Homes of Northwest Ohio LLC, 611 Gardner St., $850,000
Ottawa Co.
718 Linden St., $26,000 Eileen and Robert E. Hammer Jr. to Heather Demorest, 1002 Linden Blvd., $108,500 Dale F. Huber amd Debra J. Huber to Joshua A. Halbeisen and Tanya A. Halbeisen, 1332 Fleetwood Drive, $110,000 Edward C. Plihall to Roy E. Rogers and Deborah A. Rogers, 1001 Christy Blvd., $47,500 Mary Jean Boucher to Jonathan R. Hetrick, 1122 Western Ave., $57,700
Green Creek Township
Clyde Robert A. Orr and Kathleen K. Koch to First United Methodist Church, 546 W. Maple St., $55,000 Lyle E. Brown and Katey M. Brown to John D. Raypole and Janice E. Raypole, 125 Liberty St., $73,000 Nathaniel Taylor to Oliver E. Ott Jr. and Melanie A. Ott, 612 Ames St., $7,500
Fremont Norma J. Tritch to Larry D. and Earlene Sanderson, 700 Carmen Place, $125,500 Chester R. and Nancy J. Pullins to Kerri J. Hosang,
Benjamin C. Sohar and Jody B. Sohar to Joshua David J. Burris and Amanda K. Burris, 2451 S. Ohio 19, $84,800 John D. Raypole and Janice E. Raypole to John D. Crawford II, 1650 CR 224, $118,000
Riley Township
Sand Beach
Melanie Carroll and Rebecca Luebbe to Larry D. and Amy L. Miller, lot C, Vollmar subdivision, $3,000
7-27-12 Raymond and Joan Hehl to Michael and Amy Montgomary, 8695 Sand Beach Road, $223,000.
Washington Township Melvin H. Behring estate to Gary W. Bach, trustee, and Deborah L. JohlinBach, trustee, 40.2414 acres in southeast one-quarter section 30, $220,000
Ottawa COUNTY
Transfers Week WEEK ENDING 7/27/12
Allen Township 7-26-12 James L. Klorer to Gary L. Schumaker, 6711 North Wildacre, $209,000.
Green Creek Holdings LLC to Vernon Zweifel, 202 E. Morgan St., $15,000
Clay Center Corp Benton Township Rocky Ridge Corp Bay Township
Rice Township
Carroll Township
Jonathan R. Hetrick to Kevin P. and Stephanie E. Duff, 662 CR 153, $135,900
7-26-12 Virginia Bloomfield to Paul C. and Stacy K. Sohner, 8549 Division Street, $245,000.
Green Springs
17589 Elmore Eastern Road, $239,900.
Clay Township Genoa Corp.
1673 North Harbor Crossing, $59,900. 7-25-12 Bar Harbor Reserve, LLC to Jason and Shelly Watson, 8361 East Reserve Way, $150,000. 7-26-12 Nancy Wilson Nida to Bretta A. Ruse, 155 Peach, $390,000.
Catawba Township
Marblehead Corp
Put In Bay Village School
7-23-12 Brian K. and Linda E. Reis to James M. and Laura A. Owens, 2952 Swift Drive, $65,000. 7-24-12 Kenneth M. Grossi to Lucinda A. Matens-Pitts, 250 North Crest Drive, $197,500. 7-25-12 Jeremiah P. and Beuiah F. O’Connor to Brent A. Freece, 5196 Dane Avenue, $74,000. 7-25-12 Raymond J. and Tina M. Karee to John Osborne, 537 Cape Code Drive, $380,000. 7-27-12 Rudolph and Paula Tomsick to Dale and Diane Nicolay, 5545 East Lakeview Drive, $182,000.
Danbury Township 7-23-12 West Harbor Lagoons to Michael M. McChrystal, 1510 North Buck Road #54, $75,400. 7-23-12 Kenneth Stramaglio to Steven W. and Jeremie A. Pesek,
7-25-12 Dinah S. King to Geneva Ave Real Estate, LLC, 11088 Bayshore Road, $142,000. 7-26-12 Daniel M. and Vickie M. Kukay to Linda M. Waters, 513 East Main Street, $480,000.
Erie Township 7-24-12 Geraldine F. Hiss to Colleen P. Galenis, 1220 West Richey Road, $900. 7-25-12 Joan M. Gear to University Properties Management, LLC, 103 North Schooner Point, $125,000. 7-27-12 Charles Shortridge to Mary Jo Shortridge, 3870 Lakeshore, $18,000. Elmore Corp.
Harris Township 7-26-12 Thomas D. and Ceinwen L. Price to Brian P. and Elizabeth C. Wilcox,
Portage Township Port Clinton City 7-24-12 US Bank National Association to Shane M. Blessing, 1001 East Third Street, $10,100.
Put In Bay Corp 7-26-12 George R. and June E. Stoiber to PIB Sweets, LLC, 170 Delaware Avenue, new split $750,000. 7-26-12 Shirley A. and Raymond K. Skelton to Cynthia Anne Skelton-Becker and Kevin C. Becker, 192 Toledo Avenue, $310,000.
Salem Township 7-26-12 Robert G.and Dorothy P. Price to Richard F. Thorbahn Jr. and Joyce A. Thorban, Carroll Erie and State Route 163, $175,000.
Oak Harbor Corp 7-27-12 The Gordon Lumber Company to Snyder Real Estate LTD., 127 North Locust Street, $135,000.
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THE REAL DEAL
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MobileRealtyApps
Tech Sells For the modern house hunt, tech is the all-important tool that helps real estate agents, buyers and sellers alike By GREG SCOBLETE CTW Features
When it comes to real estate, the old saying goes, there are only three things that matter: location, location, location. Today, it’s more like: information, information, information. Whether it’s information about a particular property, the neighborhood or the real estate agents themselves, data plays a pivotal role in real estate – and technology plays a vital role in making that info accessible to consumers at home or on the road. The modern house hunt now begins online, with more than 90 percent of homebuyers using the Web to view listings, according to the National Association of Realtors.
For real estate agents, an online presence is therefore a must-have, explains Chad Curry, managing director of the Center for Realtor Technology at NAR. “With our members, mobile apps and social networking are becoming some of the main communications channels with their customers.” Successful real estate agents are consummate networkers, and online networks such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter can help agents connect with new and potential clients. And connect, they do. In 2008, two-thirds of Realtors didn’t engage in any social media. By 2011, NAR found that 90 percent of brokers and 91 percent of agents were active on social platforms. But simply having a Facebook or LinkedIn
presence isn’t enough, says Jennifer DuBois, communications director at Move, Inc., a Campbell, Calif.-based tech company. Like a garden, a social media presence must be constantly tended with relevant information. Using Move’s SocialBios tools, agents can feed information about a local market to their Facebook walls. Agents can view how they’re connected to their clients (and potential customers). Move has also incorporated the hot new social service Pinterest into its listing pages, so consumers can ‘pin’ up homes they like for side-by-side comparisons. An app from real estate service Trulia allows agents to “check in” when they visit or show off a property and have that listing published to their
online profile. This checkin gives consumers greater confidence that the agent has been active and knows the local market, says Ginger Wilcox, head of industry marketing for Trulia. The app also feeds real-time leads to agents’ smartphones, so they can be more responsive to customer inquiries. Mobile phones are also changing the way consumers can search for homes when they’re away from theirs. Rather than drive around a neighborhood aimlessly seeking out “for sale” signs, you can pull up maps and turn-by-turn directions to all the available listings in the area using Zillow’s mobile application. With the app, you can filter your search by list prices so you’re not in over your head. You can also make contact with the listing
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digital tools, such as iPad presentations and virtual tours, over the past 12 months than they did over the previous five years. But fans of old-fashioned “for sale” signs should breathe easy: They’re also getting a technological makeover, NAR’s Curry says. More of them are being printed with QR codes, which can be scanned by smartphones to provide greater property details in virtual form. Indeed, it’s unlikely we’ll ever see the death of the printed real estate sign, at least in the short term, Curry says. Why? Location, location, location. © CTW Features
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agent or find nearby open houses – just not while you’re driving, please. Brokers are getting into the act as well. An app from MobileRealtyApps dubbed HomeSpotter uses “augmented reality” to give agents and real estate firms a richer mobile experience to their customers. Using a phone’s broadband connection, the app overlays property details over a live feed from the phone’s camera. Thanks to the onboard GPS, the app can help consumers locate other listed properties in the area with a “radar view” and direct them to the next house. In fact, digital and virtual marketing is rapidly overtaking print. According to a study conducted by marketing firm Imprev, real estate professionals used four times as many
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304 N Columbus Ave., Fremont Sat., Aug. 11 10:00 – 11:00 am
1815 Stevenson St., Fremont Sat., Aug 11 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Situated on the Boulevard 923 Birdseye Blvd, Fremont Robin 419-355-7017 RobinW@ezworks.net
Full basement 1509 S CR 198, Fremont Robin 419-355-7017 RobinW@ezworks.net
Must see, 2.5 car gar, concrete drive 135 W Mason St, Clyde Diann H 419-355-6153 diann@ezworks.net
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Eat in Kitchen, 1st fl laundry & more 922 Ewing St., Fremont Diann H 419-355-6153 diann@ezworks.net
bsmt, c/a, garage 611 S Buchanan St, Fremont Dianne L. 419-680-5656 dianne@diannelevel.com
Retail opportunities! 218 Justice St, Fremont Diann H 419-355-6153 diann@ezworks.net
15x10 deck, garage w/work area 219 E North St, Fremont call office 419-332-5086 execturnkey@ezworks.net
3 bed/2 baths, all redone 526 Clinton St, Elmore Bill 419-680-6063 wwmk5@sbcglobal.net
Condo, spacious, well maintained 206 Briarwood Dr, Fremont Joan 419-332-1600 joangb@sbcglobal.net
$27,000$46,900
$79,900 Nice 11ac building lot with creek 8603 N. TR 78, Green Springs Bill 419-680-6063 wwmk5@sbcglobal.net
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River front, beautiful wood 1831 Port Clinton Rd, Fremont Gay 419-680-1052 gbossetti@cros.net
west side location 1048 Garfield St., Fremont Diann H 419-355-6153 diann@ezworks.net
Let one unit pay your mortg 1031-1031 1/2 South St., Fremont Diann H 419-355-6153 diann@ezworks.net
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Rural water hook up close SR 19, Fremont Robin 419-355-7017 RobinW@ezworks.net
Convenient location 1073 Level Dr, Fremont Robin 419-355-7017 RobinW@ezworks.net
Prairie-back deck w/hot tub 428 Lime St, Fremont Diann H 419-355-6153 diann@ezworks.net
FR w/fireplace-open to kit 177 E CR 109, Fremont Diann H 419-355-6153 diann@ezworks.net
secluded cabin w/ acres, pond, creek 1108 S SR 19, Fremont Robin 419-355-7017 RobinW@ezworks.net
$8,000 30’ slip, home for your boat Wild Wings, Oak Harbor Diann H 419-355-6153 diann@ezworks.net
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Loan Approval Leverage
THE REAL DEAL August 8, 2012
QUESTION: If I get a preapproval letter from a lender, doesn’t that tell a seller how much I can really afford and undermine my bargaining position? ANSWER: Maybe, but there are several considerations. First, you want a seller to know that you’re qualified to purchase the property, otherwise the owner has no incentive to accept an offer that may not
reach closing. Second, you don’t have to tell the seller the absolute maximum loan amount you can afford, just that you can pay the amount you’re prepared to offer. Here’s an example: A lender reviews your paperwork and feels you can afford a $250,000 mortgage. That’s great, but you don’t have to borrow that much. Then you find a property that will require a $190,000 mortgage. The lender gives you a letter saying you can afford a $190,000
loan. That’s a statement that is entirely true, and yet does not say you could possibly bid more.
QUESTION: I own a property in California and lived there for three years. I then rented the property for a year, and now I plan to sell it. Will I be subject to capital gains? ANSWER: In general, if you
sale, you have met the
sell a personal residence, you can protect as much as $500,000 in capital gains if you’re married, $250,000 if you’re single. A big question here is whether the property is a principal residence or an investment for tax purposes. You may be able to avoid capital gains from the sale of a property. The IRS website indicates that “if you used and owned the property as your principal residence for 2 years of the 5 year period ending on the date of
ownership and use tests for the exclusion,” even if the property was rental property (for a maximum of 3 years) before the date of the sale. As is always the case with taxes, the complete rule is complex. Please see a tax professional for specifics. © CTW Features
Email peter@ctwfeatures. com. Due to volume, not all questions may be answered.
Solar Roofing Your Neighbors Will Love Solar panels on the roof can help keep energy costs from going through the roof. NAPS)—According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, heating and cooling costs the average homeowner more than $1,000 a year, or nearly half a home’s total energy bill—but you can reduce utility bills. One of the best ways may be to install a solar roof. In the past, bulky, expensive, rack-mounted solar panels were the only option available to homeowners who wanted to reduce their reliance on traditional electricity sources. And if you wanted a cool roofing shingle, going green meant going white.
Now there are affordable, aesthetically pleasing photovoltaic solar panels manufactured to seamlessly integrate with asphalt roofing shingles. When combined with solar reflective shingles, homeowners can create a beautiful, energy-efficient system with exceptional curb appeal. Perhaps even better, this combination benefits the environment by reversing the solar radiation absorption that can cause a rise in temperature, or heat island effect, in highly populated areas.
SANDUSKY & OTTAWA COUNTIES
MORTGAGE RATES Lender
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Clyde-Findlay Area Credit Union (419) 547-7781 800-848-8255 Contact Deb Bertsch Ext. 233
3.250%/15 YRS APR 3.337%3.750% /30YRS. APR3.801%
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Croghan Colonial Bank (419) 355-2227 Contact Leisa Crum
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First National Bank 419-483-7340 or 419-797-7340
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2.625% / 15 yrs. APR 2.736% 3.500% / 30 yrs. APR 3.603%
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National Bank of Ohio (419) 332-8930 (419) 680-6084 Contact Sue Cherry
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Genoa Bank (419) 855-8381 (800) 592-2828 Contact Mark Carr
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Ag Credit Country Mortgages (419) 307-4387
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Fifth Third Bank (419) 334-9360 Contact Cindy Crispen
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Fremont Federal Credit Union 419-334-4434 Contact Ron Grindle (333-2934)
Rates are as of Thursday of previous week. Rates are subject to change daily. Points are equal to 1% of the amount loaned and are paid when the loans are executed. Some carry additional fees. Loan terms vary from 15-30 years. Down payments vary from 5% to 40%. Interest rate on fixed payment mortgages does not change over the life of the loan. A variable rate of interest can be adjusted on the loan anniversary at intervals specified in the contract. *Adjustable rate loans carry a cap on adjustments. For example, a 2/6 cap means each adjustment can be no more than 2% and the interest rate can be raised no more than 6% over the life of the loan. These are just 2 examples of loan types. Please call lending institutions for the loan type that best fits your mortgage needs.
One of the new, affordable residential solar panel options available is the CertainTeed Apollo solar roofing system. It is lightweight, durable and easily installed into either an existing roof or a new asphalt shingle roof. Each slim photovoltaic module features polycrystalline silicon solar cells that can offset 30 to 70 percent of a home’s electricity usage. If it exceeds power usage, the excess flows back through the meter into the power grid, creating a credit to your account. Generally, these new integrated solar systems are installed with solar reflective roofing shin-
OFFICE: 1570 W. McPherson Hwy.
Clyde, Ohio 43410
419-547-7777 NEW PRICE! Move in at ICE closing! Totally renovated, ready for you. 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, appliances, fresh colors. You must see. Call Lisa 419-680-3526 to set an appt.
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(2 Parcels) 4 bdrm, master on 1st floor, 3 bath, dining room w/side board, central air, appliances included, .132 acre lot on Columbus Ave (right behind the home) makes this a great buy. $94,900. Call Lisa 419680-3526.
TING Country living close to town & schools. Nice lot w/ many trees. Rental income with some TLC. $25,000. Call Karl 419-680-4627 for more info.
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To learn more about solar roofing, visit www. certainteed.com or call (800) 233-8990.
A roof makes up approximately 40 percent of a home’s exterior. However, investing in a cool roof is now a practical option, with an
Finding the right mortgage is just as important as finding the right home
OHFA/FHA
integrated system feasibly paying for itself in as little as four years. Also, solar panel installation qualifies for a 30 percent federal tax credit— available through 2016. Many roofing contractors throughout the U.S. are also taking advantage of solar training, and communities and utilities often have money-saving programs, which can be found at www.dsireusa. org.
gles, such as CertainTeed Landmark Solaris with rich colored granules, which reduce a roof’s surface temperature by as much as 20 percent in hot weather. This means while the solar panels are working overtime to collect the sun’s rays, your family won’t have to adjust the cooling system to stay comfortable indoors. These Energy Star–qualified laminated asphalt shingles come in a variety of popular styles and colors.
4675 Co Rd 175, Clyde OH-0000802886
2 Story, 4 bdrm, partial TING basement. Many updates - new septic, mound system, kitchen cabinets, flooring, carpet, electric furnace, water heater, 200amp service. $99,500. Call Dean 419-624-7814 for more details.
Brick home on .67 acre lot, 2 car attached garage, 8x20 storage shed, 3 bdrm, some appliances stay, plenty of storage. $99,900. Call Karl 419-680-4627.
17821 St Rt 105, Elmore NEW PRICE - Opportunity! ICE Commercial type bldg w/3 bays, 2 overhead doors & office area. Great place for lawn care or automotive related business or whatever you have in mind. $49,900. Call Karl 419-680-4627 to see for 2522 Co Rd 308, yourself.
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Best Places to Live with Kids
You might hear that America is urbanizing again, but a new study shows that some urban parents regret their choice to move to the city If it’s really true that we’re only as happy as our unhappiest kid, then it’s important to find the best location for a happy childhood, too. So what does that mean for the classic city-versus-suburb conundrum? The most recent U.S. Census Bureau data from 2000 and 2010 indicates a shift toward families favoring urban living. Yet, another survey from Rent.com, the country’s
End the Chore War (Family Features)
When it comes to household chores, men and women don’t always see eye to eye.
In fact, the second annual Scrubbing Bubbles Dirty Work Index survey found that 58 percent of women say it’s their job to clean, and a quarter (25 percent) of all women feel as if they are the cleaning leader in their homes.
In addition, more than half of women confided that they want more help around the house from their partner or spouse, but 38 percent don’t trust them to meet their standards of cleanliness.
Today’s families often have hectic schedules, making it even more important to approach household chores as a team. That’s why Scrubbing Bubbles has partnered with John Gray, best-selling author of “Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus.” Together, they will help couples engage in a healthy discussion to help resolve the ageold household chore debate.
How couples deal with household chores either
leading Internet rental listing site, finds that parents are divided on location but united about the importance of neighborhood safety. Among Rent.com’s findings is that 42 percent of parents say they’ve always lived in the city and are raising children there, but a close 41.5 percent prefer the suburbs. Perhaps more important is that 46 percent of suburban parents say they’d make their same choice again, while only
34 percent of city parents would. Real-estate saleswoman Donna Mercier, affiliated with a suburban Chicago office of Coldwell Banker, says many parents with kids find the North Shore suburbs appealing for the ease of getting around, finding parking, networking with families and enjoying community activities and good schools. But once many become empty nesters, they return to the city,
Mercier says. In contrast, David Staples, director of sales at 2 Midtown, a mixed-use condominium in midtown Miami that offers rentals, says that parents with kids are attracted to urban life because of the convenience
of living close to work and gaining a range of cultural activities. When picking a home, he says they’re most concerned about security, green spaces for kids to play and to walk dogs and nearby shopping.
bulbs, cotton balls and guest towels. Organize and store these items in sturdy containers.
Join in the chore wars conversation, get more cleaning tips from John Gray, and take a clean-
The bottom line, according to April Masini, a relationship expert who writes an advice column called “Ask April,” is that a family can make a good life in either place. “The age of the child may be a good determining factor. Young children can easily play in a yard and go to friends’ homes, but if you have teenagers and want them exposed to culture or get a part-time job, a city might offer a bigger advantage,” she says. — Barbara Ballinger © CTW Features
strengthens the partnership or creates a divide. Gray offers this advice for creating the best atmosphere at home: -Define the roles. It’s important to identify all the household chores and discuss who will have ownership of each. -Discuss expectations. Since the survey showed that women don’t trust men to meet their standards of clean, Gray recommends that women actually show men how they want the house cleaned and that couples discuss what clean means to each of them. -Look for time-saving cleaning tools. Stock your home with cleaning products that are easy to use and efficient. For example, use Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner and Scrubbing Bubbles One Step Toilet Bowl Cleaner. These products make the tough tasks easier so anyone in the family can help clean. -Remember to say thank you. Whether or not the bathroom shines the way you want, don’t forget to say thank you for the effort. One simple tool you can use to minimize friction over chores? A checklist. For each room of the house, write down what tasks need to be completed and review it with your clean team so everyone knows exactly what’s expected. This sample
checklist for bathroom chores can help you get started. Light-Duty Checklist -Let in some fresh air. Open the door or a window to air out the room and reduce humidity. -Check the toilet paper supply. Don’t get caught with an empty roll. -Feed the hamper. Toss dirty clothes and towels into a hamper and hang fresh towels. -Clean the soft goods. Launder curtains, rugs and cloth shower curtains according to the care instructions. After washing a cloth shower curtain, hang it immediately and let it air-dry to prevent wrinkles. -Restock supplies. In addition to refilling your cleaning supplies, check your stash of light
ing personality quiz at www.facebook.com/ scrubbingbubbles.
BATDORFF REAL ESTATE, INC. 149 Church St., Oak Harbor, OH 419-898-9503 / www.batdorff.com 7322 W OAK HARBOR Older farm house updated, on 152 BROOKLYN STREET SOUTHEAST OAK HARBOR 1.16 acre (barn is not included) OAK HARBOR chicken coop stayes. 2 car attached garage. Large garden area, fruit trees.
$84,900 - NEW LISTING!
Call Bernie Hammer 419-307-4060 or Batdorff Real Estate 419-898-6804 information or to schedule a showing.
$84,900 - NEW LISTING!
& cozy stick-built ranch 505 N LOCUST Updated 15308 STATE ROUTE 105 home on extra large lot. Spacious OAK HARBOR open eat-in kitchen w/lots of ELMORE cupboards. Enjoy relaxing on the newer 14x36 wood deck overlooking the back yard. Detached car garage in back.
$95,900
Call Nancy Keller 419-707-1472 or Cherie Salzar 419-707-1088.
$99,900 - NEW PRICE!
Cozy in town 2 bedroom, 1 bath, sun room, one car attached garage, 10 x 12 shed, ready to move in. Call Bernie Hammer 419-307-4060 or Batdorff Real Estate 419-898-6804 information or to schedule a showing. Lots of Extras! Half bath in finished basement and fireplace, 3 season room 24 x 30 carpet with heat, attached one car garage. Large wooden deck in back oversee Portage River. Many updates. Priced to sell.
Call Bernie Hammer 419-307-4060 or Batdorff Real Estate 419-898-6804 to set up a showing.
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357 Nathan Drive Lot 66 in Clyde, Ohio This home is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, open floor plan, full basement with a 2 car attached garage. Located in city of Clyde at NorWest Meadows Beautiful quiet subdivision.
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1215 Carbon St., Fremont
2BR COMPLETELY RENOVATED! Exterior has new Vinyl Siding, new Windows. LR w/HW Flooring. New kitchen cabinets and countertop. Bath is all new. Kitchen and bath floors are newly tiled. Basement is divided into 3 Rms w/ tiled floors. Close to Schools, Recreation and Shopping. Great Starter or Down Sizer!
$87,200
Franz Gerner 419-680-3093
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317 E Stevenson St., Gibsonburg
4BR-2BA SPACIOUS FAMILY SIZED HOME ON A DOUBLE LOT! Relaxing 16x10 Enclosed Front Porch! First Floor Master w/Double Closets; Many Updates including NEW Siding 2012, All Newer Windows; Newer Furnace & Central Air to name a few! ALL NEW Full Bath up; Additional First Floor Full Bath; DR is open to Kitchen w/Snack Bar Area; Kitchen offers Kraftmaid Cabinets, Desk Area, Appliances (HOME IS IN MOVE-IN CONDITION AND PRICED TO SELL! One Year Home Warranty for Purchaser!
$94,900
Monica Camarata 419-355-2800
415 Floyd St., Clyde
GREAT STARTER OR RETIREMENT PROPERTY THAT IS PRICED TO SELL! LOCATED AT END OF A DEAD END STREET! 3 BD RMS; 2 baths; Eat-in Kitchen w/all Appliances staying; Full Partially Finished Basement w/Bar Area; Covered Patio w/Grape Arbors; Additional Outside Storage Shed; Fenced Yard . Lots of newers in this home, stop by & tour!
$79,900
Monica Camarata 419-355-2800
101 S. Main St., Clyde • bolterealty.com
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419-334-3821 • 419-547-3800
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THE REAL DEAL August 8, 2012
it’s time for home owners to get a few breaks
Submitted by Russ & Cindy Gabeel, Spouses Selling Houses, Gabel & Associates Realty—
OH-0000802680
It’s time for home sellers to get a few breaks, and here they are. The numbers are starting to add up for home sellers (and buyers). Statistics show consumer confidence is on the rise and that could be good for the economy. At the same time, low mortgage interest rates are making home ownership a reality for many people. When you add up the factors that are in a seller’s favor, it could finally be time to put up the “For Sale” sign. If you plan to sell and buy another residence, this might be the very best time to do it. In some areas of the country, sellers are receiving multiple competing offers for their homes. In some areas, you might get a little less for your home than you want, but you’ll also pay less for your dream home. Experts at wealthpilgrim. com give a comparison of trade-up home values.
Say your current home is worth $250,000 and you want to buy one that costs $500,000. If you wait a few years to complete the deal, your present home might go for $25,000 more, but your new home will cost $50,000 more. And today’s super-low interest rates might not be there when you trade up. There are four key elements that go into a successful home sale: • Find a realtor who has the experience and the work ethic to advertise, negotiate, use technology and handle all facets of the sale. • Price the property competitively. Your real estate agent will make a competitive market analysis (CMA), considering prices and features of recently sold homes in your area. He or she will help you zero in on the best asking price. • As the seller, you need to do your part by presenting a home that is attractive, clean and uncluttered. Make any necessary repairs so the home is in “move into” condition. • Consider your home’s curb appeal. Cut the grass, place pots of flowers by the door and make sure the windows shine.
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Kim Wood began her real estate career in Pennsylvania in 1974 when she received her Salesman license, and along side her father, they were the top real estate office in the area! In 1980 Kim received her Brokers license and
Michael Aughinbaugh is entering the real estate industry with confidence having been exposed to
Tony Taylor has been licensed since 2003. He has been a very active member in the local Firelands Association of REALTORS and also at the state level. From his involvement, there is much he has learned to better serve his clients. The classes he has taken
at the local and state levels have led to insights that he loves to share with his clients and fellow REALTOR members. Tony is also a very positive person which has proven to be infectious at times. A proven REALTOR that has survived the tough times and is looking forward
to serving his clients well into the future. Tony can be reached at 419-3074522 or anthonytaylor@ howardhanna.com.
Dan Grine has over 25 years experience leading and training people for a large corporation. His greatest strength is an attitude for helping people and a desire to continue his education in real estate to better serve his clients. Dan’s affiliations include an active membership in the National Association of Realtors, the Ohio
Association of Realtors, Firelands Multiple Listing Service, and the American Legion (from the VietNam era).
post real estate licensure classes as well as additional appraisal courses. Dan has lived, worked and prayed in this area for over 50 years, so he is familiar with Fremont and the surrounding communities. Dan is married, with three daughters and three grandsons. Dan can be reached at 567-201-2385.
became the office manager! In 1988 Kim, her husband Kerry and son Michael moved to Fremont, Ohio where she received her Brokers license for the state of Ohio! From 1988 thru 2012 Kim has been one of the top listings and sales agents in all of Northwest Ohio. Kim has won awards at the national level being recognized at the National Association of Realtors yearly conventions, as well as the Ohio Association of Realtors yearly convention! Kim has been a consistent member of the OAR President’s Sales Club! 1989-1993 Award of
Achievement, 1994-2011 Award of Distinction! Kim is a member of the National Association of Realtors, Ohio Association of Realtors, Firelands Association of Realtors, Toledo Board of Realtors and most recently Kim was asked to join the Fremont/ Port Clinton Business Leaders Round Table! Kim is also the past president of the Sandusky County Board of Realtors.
the industry throughout his life, by his mother, Kim Wood, who is a very successful Broker/Agent with Howard Hanna Real Estate Services and his grandfather who was a very successful Broker/ Owner is the state of Pennsylvania. Michael is a 1997 graduate of St. Joseph Central Catholic in Fremont, Ohio. Michael also attended the University of Toledo and studied Business. He furthered his education
by attending Hondros College where he completed his real estate courses. Entering only his third year being licensed Michael has already achieved becoming a million dollar plus producer! Michael is also a member of the National Association of Realtors, Ohio Association of Realtors, Firelands Association of Realtors, Toledo Board of Realtors and board member of the Firelands Association of Realtors
Educationally, he has earned credits from Terra Community College in Marketing and graduated from the same in Real Estate Sales. At Hondros College, he completed
In her spare time Kim likes to volunteer with the American Cancer Society Breast Cancer Awareness. Kim is also an avid lover
of animals, especially dogs. Kim and her husband Kerry rescued a golden retriever named Emily and an Australian Sheppard named Fraiser! Kim and her family also love to travel especially to the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina area where they have been vacationing since the 1980’s. Friends and family are a major priority to her and she feels without them she would not be where she is today. For and exceptional Real Estate Experience please call Kim at 419-680-3482 or email at kimwood@howardhanna.com.
Young Professionals network! Michael has recently joined the Port Clinton/ Fremont Business Leaders Round Table. In his spare time Michael enjoys traveling, especially to beach locations, spending time with family and friends, working out, and is an avid sports fan! For an incredible Real Estate experience call Michael at 419-307-3126 or email michaelaughinbaugh@ howardhanna.com.
WELCOME FREMONT AGENTS
808 Croghan St. 419-333-1000 www.gabelrealty.com MOVE IN AND DON’T LIFT A FINGER INSIDE OR OUT!! This spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bath is ready for you. Open and bright great room with vaulted ceilings, skylight and more. Master suite features walk-in closet & adjacent whirlpool spa bath. Kitchen features breakfast bar, tile flooring and all appliances. Call today to view this beautiful condo and begin your carefree style of living. $134,995 S-179
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Kim Wood, Assoc. Broker 419-680-3482
Michael Aughinbaugh 419-307-3126
Tony Taylor 419-307-4522
Dan Grine 567-201-2385
FREMONT OFFICE COMING SOON!
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369 High St. - Bellevue
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• 3 bed home on corner lot • Eat in kitchen with hardwood floors • Office/den could be 4th bedroom
UPDATED KITCHEN is just one of the nice features of this 3 bedroom home. 2 car detached garage. Corner lot near fairgrounds. Priced now at ONLY $57,500. Give us a call today on S-178
VINYL SIDED 2 STORY HOME WITH REPLACEMENT WINDOWS AND A 1 CAR
$87,500 Tony Taylor 419-307-4522
YOU TO THIS ONE STORY HOME! Large living room, formal dining room with plenty of natural lights. Oak cabinetry in kitchen, 3 bedrooms, full basement. Call today to see C-174 priced at $46,480
BEAUTIFUL 3 BEDROOM home with a full waterproofed basement and a very large fenced backyard. Many updates including a newer roof in 2007, updated kitchen & bath in 2009 and a finished garage. Give us a call today on P-136 priced at $139,900
$99,900 Kim Wood 419-680-3482
Open Saturday 10-11:30
GARAGE! Both bedrooms have nice size closets. Laundry area on first floor. Priced to sell at $43,000. Call now on C-177
55 Glendale - Fremont
NICE OPEN FRONT PORCH WELCOMES
2128 Hayes Ave. - Fremont
• 4 bedroom/1 full bath • Newer roof & windows • Detached garage/ large backyard
ALL THIS FOR ONLY $137,600 - 3 bed/l ½ bath one story home in Ballville. Heated 3 Season Room, family room with gas fireplace, red room in basement with wet bar, eating area in kitchen. Hot tub/spa room. 2 story 32’ x 24’ garage and workshop; heated and wired for 220. Pick up the phone and call today on G-169
BUILD YOUR INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO with this 3 unit property. Lower is a 3 bed unit and second story features two 2 bed units. Excellent condition. Large garage. Call today on 5-180 Priced at a new lower price of $79,800
Russ & Cindy Gabel
Radelle
Sherry Stroup
419-332-4515
419-307-7418
419-355-3682
Beckie Held
Laura Martin
419-334-9633
567-342-4468
• Large family home • 4 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths • 17.7x14 sun room/finished basement
$198,500
Michael 419-307-3126 or Kim 419-680-3482
212 N Collinwood Ave – Fremont • 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath • Covered patio, nice backyard • New oak kitchen 2002
$81,900
3908 CR 59 – Helena
• Beautiful home on 7+ acres • 3 large bedrooms, 2 ½ baths • 3 car attached garage/24x24 barn
$194,900
Michael 419-307-3126 or Kim 419-680-3482
6020 W. CR 62 – Kansas
• 2.6 acres, corner lot • 2 story home, 3 bed 1 ½ bath • FP, 3 season room, 26x30 outbuilding
$125,000
Dan Grine 567-201-2385 Kim Wood 419-680-3482 Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, Catawba Office • 4054 East Harbor Road Port Clinton, OH 43452 877-734-5751
OH-0000804537