Sadie’s Take on Delaware Ohio

Proud Mom & Dad

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Sherri, at left in the photo, turned a milestone birthday today. Thought I’d pass it on to any that wanted to rib her.

Because, I’m family, I have to refuse to disclose the age for fear that she’ll use some of that National Championship style karate on my behind.

Honestly, I’m very fortunate to have such a supportive family and Sherri, Mike and Lexi are a key part of that.

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I grew up fishing in Knox Lake or riding on Grandpa’s pontoon boat across the beautiful man-made lake.

Today’s Columbus Dispatch features a story “Hands off lake front land, state says” which outlines how the state is reclaiming its rights to the lake’s border.

As a fan of the lake, I’m glad to see them do this. It was always fun to walk along the border of the lake and enjoy the lake’s vegitation and fishing at some of my favorite spots.

However wearing my real estate hat, the article creates an interesting question?

Can the owner’s claim squatter’s rights?

The lake was built in 1954 which easily surpasses the time that is needed to establish the basic claim on the land. In addition, it has to be done in the open with the owner not granting permission for the squatter to use the land.

I don’t think the state can have squatter’s rights used against it. One idea is that the squatter is a part land-owner as an Ohio resident and would knowingly be using his own property.

But it does create an interesting discussion for the lake view owners in Knox County. 

 Photograph is by David Bryan and used via license of Stock.xchng.

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The preceding information is provided by Lowes in cooperation with National Association of REALTORS.

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It has been a long time coming for those looking for a good buy on a home, but HUD’s new Ohio home resale contractor went live yesterday.

National Home Management Solutions (NHMS) went live in Ohio on Friday and there are currently five properties in Delaware County on the market.

If you are interested in knowing more about buying a HUD property, conatact Toby.

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After nearly a year, Friends of the Delaware County District Library are now a reality and they are having their first meeting on Saturday at 8 p.m.

The group is looking to help bring public attention to the library’s services and offerings along wih the need to raise funds to help support the programs.

There are several levels of membership available, contact board member Hillary Kline at 368-9467 for more information.

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Becks Experience
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The Melting Pot of Easton will be hosting Unibroue Brewery on Wednesday for its second beer dinner.

The dinner, which costs $50 per person, includes four courses paired with five different Unibroue beers.

For more information or to make reservation contact The Melting Pot at (614) 476-5500.

The Melting Pot is located at Easton Town Center on Columbus’ east side about a half-hour from Delaware.

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Delaware will host a public review of the updated FEMA maps on May 6 in the Hayes County Building room G-35.

The event will begin at 4:30 p.m. and provides an opportunity for the public to review and comment on the revised flood zones.

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There are people in the Delaware area market that are continuing to advertise that their homes are selling at “X% of list price”.

That doesn’t mean a damn thing.

Why?

Let’s take my listing at 15647 Tiger Valley Road as an example. We listed it originally at $179,900 and are already down to $159,000 for this beautiful piece of property. Now if you brought me an offer today for $159,000. What would be my sales/list price percentage for this sale?

100%

“Huh?” You question.

Note it is the list price. Hence the price that the house was listed at when it went into contract. NOT the price that the seller originally thought they were going to be able to receive. If your agent quotes a certain percentage of “list price to sold price” ask for more detail and press for their original list price to sales price percentage.

• Toby’s List/Sale Price Percentage: 98.3%
• Toby’s Original List/Sales Price Percentage: 98.2%

Is that good or bad? Well, the fact that my closed listing volume is only $784,000 makes it a small sample; however in this market it is a sign of pricing with the market more than anything else.

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Downtown Delaware Ohio

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In a preview of Main Street Delaware’s May First Friday event, FOX 28’s Johnny Diloretto will be live from 7-9 a.m. in downtown Delaware.

Don’t have anything to do on Friday morning (or evening)?

Head downtown and enjoy the chance to visit with local business owners in the morning and return in the evening to enjoy their wares. It is sure to be a good time for all!

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