The headline of WOSU article: "Potential Homeowners Look For Deals."   The article quotes the Columbus Board of Realtors about the January 2008 inventory in Central Ohio but says "buyers beware" that they may need  six months of mortgage payment up front. 

As part of the downpayment?  Reserves? 

FHA financing to the rescue. 

New FHA limits, effective March 5, 2008  Buyer Quiz... take the quiz but here's a hint on one question.  Buyers do not need two months of reserves... much less six.  

What happened in the mortgage market in the past six years? Why do we have so many foreclosures nationally?  The Movie 

I'd love to hear from you if you have a comment on the topic of financing or buying a home. All comments are moderated so you will not see your comment immediately. Thanks. Copyright 2008 Discover Columbus and Maureen McCabe

Quiz  Are you ready to buy or sell online? 

Get your score.  It told me I am an internet addict.  Maybe it tells everyone who is on the internet, they are addicted.  I would not expect traditional buyers to be here, to take the quiz. 

What does the quiz say about you? 

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more Thanksgiving.....

Thanksgiving trivia and quizes from REALTOR® Ann Cummings in New Hampshire.

this was my favorite quiz I did not do well but it was fun.

Turkey recipes from REALTOR® Bloggers.

From Chris Elizabeth Griffith in Florida:

Lemon Turkey

From Dena Stevens in Colorado a simple recipe with a special stuffing.  Simply called:  Turkey Recipe

For what's happening in Columbus this weekend  visit Experience Columbus.   Experience Columbus has a special Holiday List of Columbus Events this  year.

Happy Thanksgiving!  Missed the jokes? Read the recipes....

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