NEW LISTINGS

991 WHITE OAK CT MARYSVILLE OHIO 43040

$194,900

Elegant yet functional 2 story home on cul-de-sac lot. You have not seen a floorplan like this one! Sparkling oak hardwood floor foyer opens for formal dining room and sitting/piano room with built in display shelving. Open family room with fireplace & upgraded carpeting, eating space with sliding glass door to backyard and patio. Kitchen with pantry, island, tons of cabinets, desk & hardwood floors, 1st floor laundry room plus half bath and back staircase to 2nd floor. The second floor boasts 4 large bedrooms each with spacious closets and 2.1 baths. Vaulted master suite with his and her sinks, garden tub, shower and walk in closet. So many upgrades throughout and feels brand new! Full basement rough plumbed for bathroom. 2 car garage. Large wooded lot with patio, storage shed and extensive landscaping. Desirable Quail Hollow subdivision. Close to schools, highway access and downtown Marysville.

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221 ASH ST MARYSVILLE OHIO 43040

$110,000

Great price - lots of curb appeal and so much more! Much larger than it appears! 1656 sq ft! 1st floor master bedroom & utility room. Large fenced yard! 2 car detached garage. Front and back covered porches. Newer carpet, windows, hot H2O heater roof & furnace. Low traffic street in heart of Marysville! Subject to short sale

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NEW HOUSING TAX CREDIT - ITS OFFICIAL!!!

It’s official! President Obama has signed a bill that extends the tax credit for first-time homebuyers (FTHBs) into the first half of 2010. It is now a great time to buy for not only first time home buyers but ALL buyers! There are lots of great priced homes on the market now. Please call us with any questions.

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PRICE REDUCED 699 WEDGEWOOD DR MARYSVILLE OH 43040

PRICE REDUCED TO $230,000.
Amazing 4 bedroom 2 ½ bath custom built home in golf course community. Elegant yet very family friendly from top to bottom floor. Wide plank hand stained cherry hardwood floors grace the majority of the first floor. White 6 panel doors and woodwork add to the charm. Chef kitchen with 42” cherry cabinets, large island with breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, built in wine rack plus adjoining dining space with sliding glass door to patio and wooded back yard. Family room with cozy fireplace. Multipurpose music room plus library with French doors and built in storage and bookshelves plus surround sound speakers. The second floor boasts 4 large bedrooms including the master suite with walk in closet and whirlpool tub plus a convenient second floor laundry. Recently finished lower level with poured wall foundation adds so much living space and square footage to this home! Spacious media room with surround sound speakers, game room is a fun place to entertain plus additional home office or hobby room. 2 car attached garage with bump out for lawn equipment and bicycles plus adjoining mud room. Maintenance free stucco and stone exterior! This home is definitely a 10!

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Nanie Ingram - 937-645-6542 - Nanie.Ingram@RealLiving.com
Dana M. Garrett - 937-645-6545 - Dana.Garrett@RealLiving.com
Jamie Collins - 937-645-6523 - Jamie.Collins@RealLiving.com

PROVIDE DETAILED LISTING INFORMATION ONLINE

If you’re in the process of selling your home, give a potential buyer the information they need when considering your home—especially online. According to the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), 87% of buyers use the internet as a resource when looking for a home.

So, get your home out on the internet where these high percentages of buyers can view it.

Here's a list of information your agent should be prepared to make available online:

• Multiple photos of your home (inside and out, showing your home's best features)
• Property, school and tax information
• A brief description of your home's best features
• Mapping tools to show your home's location
• Home details including parking, number of bedrooms, bathrooms, etc.
• Contact information for your agent, so interested buyers can schedule showings onlineYour agent should market this information through the MLS, social networks, on his or her website, blogs, listing services and through other channels. This is an easy way to market your home to millions!

For more information on how you can market your home online, contact us today

Lucasey's Italian Bistro

We are very fortunate here in Marysville to have lots of good choices for places to eat and the list of good restaurants seems to keep growing all the time. This past weekend - I decided to check out Lucasey's Italian Bistro. This is Marysville's first italian restaurant. It is located where the Sandy's Bar and Grill used to be across the street from Lowes and behind Aldi's. Locationwise it is a bit hard to find but it like a little hidden treasure it is well worth the hunt. The menu is simple and classic italian but also offers small plates or tapas. They also have a decent selection of italian meats and cheeses. We ordered the fried risotto balls for an appetizer. The 4 large risotto balls were made from scratch and served with their marinara sauce. The main dishes come with a salad and breadsticks (think Olive Garden). I ordered the angry pasta which is penne pasta with a spicy white wine sauce, italian sausage, peppers and onions. It was spicy and delicious. My husband ordered the chicken parmesan - which is one of his favorites. We were both very pleased with our meals and had plenty for leftovers. Our total bill was under $40 for a very fabulous meal. So if you are looking for a new place to try out or craving some italian cuisine but don't feel like driving to Dublin. I would definately recommend Lucasey's Italian Bistro.

333 Millcreek Drive, Marysville
(937) 644-8866

ELECTION 2009 - UNION COUNTY

All elections are very important and this one is no different. Don't forget to get out and vote on these issues on November 3rd! Use your voice and vote!

YES OR NO VOTES
-State Issue 1 authorizes the state to issue bonds to compensate veterans of the Afghanistan, Iraq and Persian Gulf conflicts.
-State Issue 2 calls for the creation of an Ohio Livestock Standards Board.
-State Issue 3 calls for casinos in four Ohio cities, with tax revenues distributed to all counties.
-City of Marysville: Four amendments to the City Charter
-Marysville 2 Local Option: Sunday wine, mixed beverage and liquor sales at Old Bag of Nails Pub
-Marysville 12 Local Option: Sunday wine and mixed beverage sales at Walmart Supercenter


FOR OR AGAINST VOTES
-City of Marysville: tax levy increase of 0.5 percent in the municipal income tax, total 1.5 percent.
-Marysville Exempted Village Schools: tax levy renewal of 6.56 mills over 5 years for current operating expenses.
-Union County: additional tax levy of 0.5 mills over 5 years for continued operation of mental health and recovery services and facilities.
-Union County: tax levy renewal of 2.4 mills over 6 years for the operation and construction of mental retardation and developmental disabilities facilities.
-Village of Magnetic Springs: additional tax levy of 5 mills over 5 years for current operating expenses.
-Claiborne Township: tax levy replacement of 1 mills over 5 years for cemetery operation.
-Paris Township unincorporated: tax levy renewal of 4.6 mills over 3 years for fire protection.
-Washington Township: tax levy replacement of 1.8 mills over 5 years for current operating expenses.
-Pleasant Valley Joint Fire District: tax levy replacement of 10 mills over 5 years for fire and emergency medical service in Madison and Union counties.
-Triad Local School District: 0.5 percent income tax renewal over 5 years for current operating expenses.
-Ben Logan Local School District: tax increase of 2 mills for permanent improvements.

LOCAL CANDIDATES
-Marysville City Council-at-Large: Henk Berbee, John Gore, Mark Reams

-Marysville City Law Director: Tim M. Aslaner, Alison Boggs

-Milford Center Village Council: Tom Barnhardt, Tracey Chippas, Ed Heckathorn

-Magnetic Springs Village Mayor: Martha K. Cantrell

-Magnetic Springs Village Council: Dean E. Bowsher Sr., Tanya A. Knipp

-Plain City Village Council: Mark E. Hostetler, James W. Moore, Douglas Saxour

-Richwood Village Council: Jennifer Huff, George E. Showalter Jr., Peggy Wiley

-Unionville Center Village Council: Mary L. Morris

-Allen Township Trustee: Ron Chapman, Jack Rausch

-Claibourne Township Trustee: Jim Wiley, Joe Wiley

-Darby Township Trustee: Dennis Blumenschein, Roger Davenport

-Dover Township Trustee: Stephen C. Davisson, Barry Moffett, Dan Westlake

-Jerome Township Trustee: Bob Merkle, Andy Thomas

-Jackson Township Trustee: Charles Ehret, Chad B. Oldham, Roger Pitchford, Don E. Wasserbeck

-Leesburg Township Trustee: William R. Lowe, Jeffery Lynn Robinson

-Liberty Township Trustee: Jimmie D. Cellar, Karen Johnson, John L. Miller, Michael Moffett, Dave Thornton

-Millcreek Township Trustee: Keith A. Conroy, Marian Jacques, Bill Jordan

-Paris Township Trustee: Dave Cook, Donald R. Lowe, Steven C. Westlake

-Taylor Township Trustee: Guy L. Green, Connie S. Landon, Ronald W. Steele

-Union Township Trustee: Dick Brake, Gary W. Rife, Rob Thompson

-Washington Township Trustee: Ron R. Jones, Randy G. Sullivan

-Washington Township Fiscal Officer: Judy Eastman, Julia L. Smith

-Washington/Franklin Township Trustee: Denise Franz King, Charles W. Kranstuber

-York Township Trustee: Mike Brake, Judy Christian, Ken Etherington

-Educational Service Center of Central Ohio: Edward A. Bischoff

-Local County Governing Board of Educational Service Center at Large: David H. Campbell, Joe McKirahan, Steven M. Needles

-Benjamin Logan Local School District Board of Education: William N. Ramsey, Jason E. Robson, Keith Stoner

-Fairbanks Local School District Board of Education: Brandon Compton, Kevin Green, Jaynie Lambert, Brian D. Phelps, Doug Phelps

-Jonathan Alder Local School District Board of Education: John Edward Adams II, Mary Jo Boyd, D. Rene Keeney

-Madison/Champaign Educational Service Center Jonathan Alder Local School District: Twyla R. McNamara

-Marysville Exempted Village School District Board of Education: David Bates, Tracy Greer, J. Scott Johnson, Doug Lassiter, Jeffrey A. Mabee, Nan Savidge, Monty Staats, Don Voss, Jeff Wirtz

-North Union Local School District Board of Education: Kevin Crosthwaite, Dennis W. Hall

-Triad Local School District Board of Education: Annette M. Rittenhouse

-Madison Champaign Educational Service Center Triad Local School District: Mary Lee Gecowets

-Marysville City Council - Ward 1: Mike Aquillo, Tracy Richardson

CHOOSE A MORTGAGE LENDER THAT MEETS YOUR NEEDS

If you’re looking to secure a loan that will help you purchase the home of your dreams, it’s important to have an ethical, qualified and dependable mortgage lender on your side—protecting your best interests and helping you get the loan that's right for you. Your lender should be a trusted partner who understands the array of loans offered, and can match them to your needs, wants and desires.

So how do you go about selecting a mortgage lender? You can always start with costs. Look for lenders who offer the best interest rates, and ask to see a list of applicable fees and closing costs upfront to compare prices. If a prospective lender refuses to quote interest rates or service costs, move to a different lender. It’s important to find a lender that gives you direct answers. If a lender quotes numbers that seem way too good to be true, then make sure you investigate his or her services. There may be hidden fees and some unethical practice taking place.

You should also look for lenders who are accredited to show that they are properly trained in the field. Search for a broker who’s certified by the National Association of Mortgage Brokers. Always ask for references and call those references to find out how satisfied they were with the service and ultimately their loan. Agents typically have good referrals for mortgage lenders, so don’t forget to consult your real estate agent.

Also, check to see if the real estate company you are using to buy or sell your home offers mortgage services. A one-stop-shop will make the home-buying and selling process less stressful.

Don’t know too much about the loan process? No problem. A good mortgage lender will help you learn the ins and outs of a mortgage, no matter how long it takes. They’ll explain all the terms and jargon and will calculate the numbers for you as many times as you need to understand them. Don’t be afraid to say “I don’t understand.” You can use this process as a learning experience.

A good lender should always be available. Applying for a loan can be a complicated process, so you want someone who is around when you need help. In addition, mortgage lenders should not leave you guessing. They should give you a good faith estimate early in the process, so you aren’t surprised when it comes time to close.

Finally, your personalities must mesh. If they don’t, it will be very difficult to work together. Mortgage lenders are assisting you with a very important financial decision, so you need someone you can trust, who fits with your personality and with whom you have a good rapport. Knowing you’re in trusting hands will allow you to relax during the process – not agonize over it.

For more information that can assist you with finding the perfect mortgage lender, contact us today.