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Columbus Ranked #19 in Hottest U.S. Real Estate Markets
The housing market is booming! With home prices increasing and more buyers in the market, May brought more than the typical seasonal rush. Helping create more opportunities for buyers, there are 2 main factors attributed to the upswing: Listing inventory is now growing faster. While it is larger, inventory is still down from the same... Read More
Central Ohio’s Summer Movie Series
Summer brings sunny days, warmer temps, and loads of things to do. As the day comes to an end and temperatures cool, many people like to kick back and relax. What better way enjoy the summer evenings than a movie under the stars! Check out this summer’s schedule for a show near YOU! June 5... Read More
The Raines Group Encourages Philanthropy
The Raines Team is stepping forward and giving back this year to many organizations that are near and dear to the hearts of members on our team. This year we created a small incentive program to encourage our team to continue supporting non-profit organizations of their choice. Every member who contributes financially to a non-profit... Read More
The Raines Group’s Annual Client Appreciation Movie Event
Our clients are the most important aspect of our business. Because of that The Raines Group wanted to show some appreciation this holiday season by hosting our annual Client Appreciation Movie Night. This year we had the wonderful opportunity of hosting 232 guests at our movie event. Tons of fun was had, conversations were plentiful and... Read More
Make a Difference This Holiday Season
This year has flown by and the holiday season is in full swing! What better way to get into the holiday spirit than to give back to our community. The Raines Group with HER Realtors is proud to support our military this winter by collecting toys for children of military families. We invite you to participate... Read More
Experience Matters: Here’s How Our Real Estate Team Will Impress You
Since our founding in 1998 by Sandy Raines, The Raines Group has helped thousands of individuals and families throughout Central Ohio with their real estate transactions. If you’re in the market for a new home – or if it’s time to sell your home and move on to a new place – look no further... Read More
Narrow Down Your Home Search with Our Powerful Online Tools
Whether you’re looking to buy a new piece of Central Ohio real estate or you’re thinking about selling, if you’re like the majority of homeowners you’ll start your transaction on a real estate website. However, it’s important to note that all websites are not created equal. In this post we’ll share a few ways that... Read More
The Raines Group Takes On The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
We here at The Raines Group we love to give back, especially when it helps us cool down over the heated summer months. As our Facebook page has shown, we wholly endorsed the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge by both dumping ourselves with buckets of ice and raising $900 to donate to the cause. We could not... Read More
How to Bridge the Buying and Selling Gap
While it’s a great problem to have, one challenge that many homeowners face when upgrading or buying a new home is how to manage the time gap between the two transactions. If you’re facing a transition period between moving in to a new home and selling your old one, you may find these tips helpful.... Read More
What is Your Home’s True Value?
Are you thinking about selling your Columbus property? If so, you’ve likely wondered how much you should ask for in the initial listing price and what you’re likely to receive after the sale finally closes. Of course, what a seller wants and the price a buyer is willing to pay are almost always different, so below we’ll... Read More
