Announcements

Three Moving Companies added to CBR'sThree Moving Companies added to CBR's Preferred Vendors List

The CBR Member Services Committee recently approved adding three moving companies -- All American, Leaders Moving and Two Men and A Truck -- to its growing list of Preferred Vendors.

All American Moving & Storage is a full service local and interstate mover committed to providing top quality commercial & residential relocation services. For CBR Members, the company offers free storage, free boxes, free valuation (insurance) or simply a discount on your move. For more information, call Ed or Paul at (614) 224-0077 for full details and to receive a free estimate.
Leaders Moving is one of the premier moving companies in central, Ohio. Leaders' Pricing Structure is the company's most unique characteristic, providing customers with an exact move price from start to finish and allowing them the flexibility to customize their move to their individual budget. For more information, call Jayson Foust (614) 785-9595.
Two Men and A Truck, one of the nation's largest franchised local moving companies, strives to exceed customers' expectations every time it makes a move. Customers also benefit from having trained, uniformed movers who are insured and bonded to handle any home and business moving tasks. For more information, call Stephanie Clarey (614) 224- 6683.

100 Acts of Kindness

If you have volunteered your time or talent to the community in 2008, CBR would like to recognize you with our special 100 Acts of Kindness pin. This recognition is only available this year (2008) in honor of CBR's 100th Anniversary. To apply, please complete the simple form found on this web site.

2009 Dues -- Watch your Inbox for your Dues Bill

Although you will see a $5 increase from the National Association of REALTORS® for the public awareness campaign and a $10 dues increase from the Ohio Association of REALTORS®, CBR has chosen not to increase dues for 2009. Should a budget shortfall occur in 2009, CBR will rely on reserves that have been set aside for such a purpose.

Once again, the CBR REALTOR® due bills will be distributed via e-mail. Paper bills will be sent to members who do not have an email address in the system. Please be sure your e-mail address is correct in the CBR TempoTM MLS. If you are not a member of the MLS, you can check your e-mail address through the `Find a REALTOR®' or "Find an Affiliate'.

To correct your e-mail address, call Lenora Moore at (614) 475-4000 x253 or e-mail her at Lmoore@ColumbusRealtors.com.

Franklin County Homeowner Helpline

With the passage of HB 562 and HB 359 earlier this year, the Franklin County Treasurer and Prosecutor are now authorized to use delinquent tax and assessment collection (DTAC) funds for foreclosure prevention programs, nuisance abatement, and demolition.

The Homeowner Helpline is a 2.7 million dollar program that will use DTAC money from the Treasurer and Prosecutor, and community partner and Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) funds from the Commissioners.

The Homeowner Helpline program will include a public awareness campaign, as well as funding for housing counselors, nuisance abatement, rescue funding, mortgage fraud prosecutions, and homebuyer assistance.

Homeowner Helpline will also fund a mediation program with the Municipal and Common Pleas Courts. The purpose of mediation is to encourage homeowners and lenders to come to the table and work out options for payment in order to prevent the homeowner from losing their home to foreclosure.

Have homeowners in trouble call 211 for help.

More than 150 homes were featured on the fall Super Sunday Affordable Housing Tour

The Affordable Housing Committee held its second fall Super Sunday Affordable Open House on Sunday, Oct. 5. There were more than 150 homes priced $125,000 and below showcased all over central Ohio and surrounding areas. In addition to providing an opportunity to view affordably priced homes in our area, five prospective new home buyers won prizes: Brenda Reed, our grand prize winner, received a $500 VISA gift card, Carolyn Clark, our second place winner won a $200 VISA gift card, and Donna Britford, Shelia Cowgar and Keith Carter all won $100 VISA gift cards. As the agent whose prospective buyer won the grand prize, Paula Clark, Real Living HER, will receive a $50 gas card. The committee has been hosting the successful Super Sunday event for the past four years. But, we couldn't do it without the help of our community partners and prize contributors and would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to them for their participation and generosity:

Media Sponsors:
The Columbus Dispatch
Insight Cable/Real Estate Shows

Prize Contributors:
Ruth Hiles, American Eagle Mortgage Co.
Tami Campbell, Amerititle, Reynoldsburg
Scott Briley, Apex
Pat Meyer, Arlington Bank, Grandview Branch
Chicago Title
Keith Strait, Coldwell Banker King Thompson
Lauren Woodrow, Coldwell Banker Home Loans
Debbie McCloud, Concord Mortgage Group
Dominion Homes
Julie Vore, 5/3 Bank
Homescan
Julie Karpik, Huntington Mortgage Group
Daniel Ruggiero, Huntington National Bank
Jan Wilson, Keller Williams Greater Ohio
Cindy Windsor, Key Bank
Maronda Homes
Carolyn Frey, Mortgage Lender Solutions
Tim Moffitt, National City Bank
Tim & Marianna Buell, Pillar to Post Home Inspection
Vaugh Radi, Priority Mortgage
Real Living HER

We also would like to extend a special note of thanks to all of the REALTORS® who participated in this event -- giving prospective homebuyers an opportunity to tour the sturdy, vibrant stock of affordable housing in central Ohio and surrounding areas.

Last but not least, a special shout out to Super Sunday Subcommittee Co-Chairs Mike Gencur and Jan Wilson, the Super Sunday Subcommittee, Kathleen Novak, Title First Agency, for arranging Super Sunday sign pick-up/drop-off points at central Ohio Title First offices, the Super Sunday, and the Affordable Housing Committee for their continued efforts to showcase and promote affordable housing.

Sign up for a 2009 CBR committee

The Columbus Board of REALTORS® provides programs and services based on member input received through its 30 committees. Serve your industry and yourself by signing up for a 2009 Committee. The 2009 Committee Registration Form is inserted in this magazine; just complete it and submit it to CBR. In order to qualify for the CBR Million Dollar Club, you must fulfill the service requirement -- serving on a committee (and meeting its attendance requirement) or as an officer in a real estate related organization.

HGTV looking for recently remodeled rooms!

Home & Garden Television's (HGTV) BANG FOR YOUR BUCK is gearing up for its first season and is seeking people who would like to showcase their renovations on TV! The show is looking to showcase living and dining rooms, basement, bathroom, kitchen, and master suite remodels.

Each episode will compare three similar remodels to see who got the most bang for their buck. If you're interested, please contact Mindy Christiansen to request an entry form at (303) 712-3248 or MChristiansen@highnoonentertainment.com.

Appraisers: Are you on the FHA roster?

Effective immediately, licensed appraisers who were approved for placement on the FHA appraiser roster, but who have not kept their roster status current and who are now requesting reinstatement to the roster will be treated like new applicants and, therefore, are not eligible for reinstatement. Only certified appraisers may receive reinstatement on the FHA appraiser roster.

For more information go to (www.hud.gov/groups/appraisers.cfm.)