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Thursday, February 4, 2016

HER Realtors Michelle Morris : 10 Inexpensive Ways To Improve Your Home Security

HER Realtors Michelle Morris : 10 Inexpensive Ways To Improve Your Home Security: Keeping your home and family safe is a priority we all share. But beyond locking the doors and getting a home alarm, there are numerous ...

10 Inexpensive Ways To Improve Your Home Security

Keeping your home and family safe is a priority we all share. But beyond locking the doors and getting a home alarm, there are numerous steps we can take to protect who—and what—we love, and it doesn’t have to break the bank.

1. Change your locks

Did you change your locks when you moved into your new home? Yeah. Neither did we. That means someone might already have the most important thing they need to get into your home: a key.

2. Upgrade your door security

While you’re changing your locks, look for those that give you more secure options. If you’re not sure how important this is, consider what Family handyman reports about FBI burglary statistics: “65 percent of break-ins occur by forcing in the front, back or garage service door.”

3. Remove that extra key

The FBI also reports that 12 percent of break-ins are caused by thieves simply finding your hidden key. If you have one sitting under your welcome mat or in a planter, it’s time to remove it.

4. Use timers

“Put interior lights, TVs, and radios on timers so that you can create the illusion that someone is home when they’re not,” said Bob Vila. “Modern digital light timers offer a key benefit over traditional models by having lights cycle on and off randomly.”

Make sure to include motion detector lights in key spots around the exterior of your home. A light that pops on just as a burglar is approaching your back door may be enough to make him back away form your home. Home automation products make all of this easier than since you can control lights, TVs, and other items via Smartphone.

5. Get a dog

Seriously. Homes with dogs are less likely to be broken into, according to a study by The University of North Carolina, because they bark to create a ruckus and can also harm an intruder by biting.

HER Realtors Michelle Morris 6. Fake the alarm

If you can’t swing the cost of an alarm, pretend you have one. “Thieves look for an easy mark; making your home look tough to crack will encourage them to move on,” said HGTV. “You can easily put up security system decals – a clear deterrent – even if you don’t have a system.”

7. Install a camera

“Thanks to relatively inexpensive DIY systems, you can install a security camera outside (or inside) that lets burglars know you’re watching their every move,” said HGTV. A variety of cameras are offered, and you can pick one up for under $100.

8. Check doors and windows

You might think your home is more secure than it is. Maybe that backdoor is easy to open with a good push or the guest room window isn’t shutting all the way. Eliminating easy access points by shutting doors and windows and locking everything up will cost you nothing, but if you need a backup for that easy-access slider door, a good old broomstick cut down to size will do the trick.

Examiner 9. Call the police

In many areas, a police officer will visit your home to give you tips on how to make your home more secure, and it will cost you nothing.

10. Eliminate hiding spots

“If your shrubbery is too tall, bushy, or not well spaced, you’re providing a nice hiding spot for a potential burglar,” said Consumer Reports. “Trim and prune plantings.”

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Monday, February 1, 2016

Flexibility And Control Fuel A New Kind Of American Dream

Despite an uncertain housing market, the American Dream of homeownership remains alive and well for modern consumers. The dream has just morphed a little with the times, especially for millennials.

Whether or not homeownership is the sure-fire investment it once was, modern consumers really do want to own their homes. But unlike past generations, they need extra assurance that they won't be bankrupt by a housing market that's still regaining its feet. Modern consumers also want some of the new flexibility and control that our modern rental society increasingly promises.

This worldview, at the core of the new American Dream, is supported by results of a new online survey conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of ValueInsured.

Among millennial renters (age 18 to 34):

Homeownership is important – Nine in 10 say it's important to one day own their own home, or to become homeowners again.
But buying a home feels riskier than ever – Almost one-third of millennial renters (30 percent) lack confidence that they would get back their full down payment if they were to buy a home today and need to sell in the next 2-7 years.
Modern homebuyers want to preserve the flexibility they enjoy as renters – 69 percent of millennial renters says they would buy a home sooner if they had "down payment protection."
Knowing the nest egg is protected provides confidence – 81 percent of millennial renters believe down payment protection would give people more confidence in buying a home.

Nomadic Lifestyles
One reason modern consumers expect flexibility and control is that they change jobs and relocate often: The average employee tenure in the U.S. is 4.6 years overall, and just 3 years for millennials. Consumers also have the relatively new options of car sharing, music streaming and paying for smartphone service as they go.

For prospective homebuyers, flexibility and control means safeguarding their nest egg – their down payment – just as securely as the banks protect their mortgage loans.

"The banks and financial institutions have always been protected from the risks of a fluctuating market," says Joe Melendez, CEO of ValueInsured. "We've entered a new era when the modern homebuyer will also be protected. That's consumer empowerment – certainly one of the markers of the new American Dream."

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What Is In Store For Housing In 2016

The overall tone for housing in 2016 is positive, according to a recently released Clear Capital Home Data Index™ (HDI™), with projected home price appreciation in the range of 1 percent to 3 percent by January 2017. Although this range historically has represented a stable housing market, it’s significantly lower than the 5.1 percent growth rate during 2015 and the 6.6 percent growth rate in 2014, demonstrating continued market instability and a trend of decreasing rates. While we would love to sugarcoat the HDI data and declare that 2016 merely will be a normalization of the housing market to historical averages not seen since the late 1990s, several factors indicate that it could be another volatile year leading to ongoing uncertainty about the future of American housing.

Ultimately, overall national growth will be positive throughout 2016, but these rates are underwhelming and signal the end of the explosive growth typical of the first half of this decade. The forecast is predicting an average of only 0.4 percent quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) growth for each quarter during 2016. Growth in this range is rather lackluster when compared to the previous two years, when home prices grew by an average of 1.5 percent quarterly over the period from January 2014 to January 2016.

Homes in the low tier (selling below $116,000 nationwide) are forecasted to appreciate more significantly than other tiers during the next year, averaging just under 1.0 percent quarterly growth throughout 2016. By definition, the low tier is affordable to the widest range of potential homeowners and investors. This larger class of buyers will likely cause continued higher appreciation for the country’s most affordable home tier.
The overall trend of decreasing rates of growth during 2016 will primarily affect the middle price tier—representing the middle 50 percent of all transactions, currently comprised of homes selling between $116,000 and $337,500 nationwide. While growth in the middle price range is not projected to be the lowest of all the price tiers, the mid-tier shows a consistent decrease in quarterly growth over the forecast period, falling from 0.5 percent QoQ growth in January 2016 to just under 0.2 percent QoQ by the end of the year.
Conversely, the top price tier (homes selling above $337,500 nationwide) forecasts relatively consistent quarterly growth, hovering around the 0.2 percent QoQ mark. Historically, pricing in this class of homes has moved slowly in the sense that gains and losses both have been smaller by percentage due to higher initial prices. The contrast to the low tier highlights the diversity in performance that remains in today’s real estate market.
The forecast also shows a similar story for the Northeast, South, and Midwest regions of the nation: positive but relatively slow gains. The Midwest is projected to be the fastest-growing region in the country with an average rate of 0.6 percent quarterly growth (2.5 percent annual) over the forecast period, while the South is close behind with an average of 0.5 percent QoQ growth (2.0 percent annual) during the same period. The Northeast lags behind these regions, projecting an average uptick of only 0.1 percent QoQ growth (0.4 percent annual) throughout 2016.
The story is quite different for the West. In fact, the rapidly accelerating gains prominent in many of the Western metros are projected to level-off entirely in Q2 2016, which will be the first time the region has seen quarterly performance this low since January 2012. The West, which has largely outpaced the rest of the nation in terms of growth in the last several years, is beginning to see market slowing across some of its major metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs). Because Western markets began to slow in the latter half of 2015, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego are currently seeing QoQ growth rates under 1.0 percent, while other cities like San Jose and Denver are now hovering slightly higher at around 1.3 percent and 1.5 percent QoQ, respectively. At an annualized rate, these current levels would project to roughly half of the performance seen in 2015. While slower growth is typical during the winter real estate off-season, it remains to be seen how or if the markets will adjust once the typical market rush of spring begins.

Generally, year-over-year growth rates are forecasted to be lower for all MSAs in the nation, with no exceptions. The highest growth in 2016 is forecasted to occur in Denver, where home prices are projected to grow by 7.7 percent during the course of the upcoming year, compared to the 11.7 percent annual growth seen in 2015.

While slower growth plagues the forecasts of all major cities across the nation, the luxury markets are among the hardest hit. Miami and San Jose are projected to grow by only 1.3 percent and 1.4 percent respectively during 2016, after each MSA saw market growth in excess of 10 percent during 2015. Other cities like Chicago, New York, and San Francisco are forecasted to see significant changes to their 2015 performance, with little to no growth for the upcoming year.

Home price appreciation in Detroit, which saw an uncharacteristic increase in QoQ growth toward the end of 2015, is forecasted to fall 5.8 percent over the course of 2016. This is compared to annual growth in excess of 11 percent in 2015, making Detroit one of the hardest-hit MSAs of the forecast. Since May 2013, the Detroit MSA has seen declining quarterly gains in 9 of 10 quarters, with the most recent quarter less than half of the Q3 2015 market performance. Based on this rapidly decelerating rate of price growth, it is quite possible this metro turns negative by year end.

“The market continues to move forward, yet the bumps of volatility still remain,” says Alex Villacorta, Ph.D., vice president of research and analytics at Clear Capital. “In particular, the combined forces of increased mortgage rates, volatility in the equity markets, and the unfolding effects of TRID are likely to give consumers pause in taking an active role in housing in 2016. The psychological effects of the recent interest rate increase could have a more negative consequence in some markets than the actual rate hike itself, as buyers begin to question the decision to invest in the housing market at what looks like the end of a meteoric four-year growth cycle. This, coupled with the fact that several of the fastest-growing MSAs have already begun to slow down or stagnate even before the rate increase occurred, could spell trouble for the national housing market as a whole if overseas investors begin to look elsewhere for money-parking strategies. However, there are still attractive investment opportunities in at least one corner of the market; the lowest tier of the housing market still holds the most promise, as long as the potential home buyers of this market segment aren’t forced out due to the increasing cost to borrow.

“The long-term effects of some recent housing industry shake-ups are still out, but the models have reacted in a pessimistic way. With the nation projected to grow at a snail’s pace in some regions while virtually standing still in others, our models are taking into account the effects of the interest rate increase by the Fed in December 2015. Industry shocks like this have the potential to affect the market in unfavorable ways, lowering consumer confidence and instilling some level of doubt in the industry. While the real estate market is typically cold in January, it’s difficult to tell if the effects of these market changes have been realized quite yet. Until the market gets a chance to really heat up again—or not—in the spring, our models are staying consistent and forecasting a significant drop in growth for 2016.”

Sunday, January 31, 2016

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Saturday, January 30, 2016

Upcoming Events in or near Columbus ohio Feb 2016

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It might be the shortest month of the year but that doesn’t mean that there is less to do! Whether you’re looking for weeknight activities to do with friends or weekend activities that will be fun for the whole family, you can find them in Central Ohio. Here are a few events going on near you this month.

WCOL Birthday Bash Featuring Eli Young Band, Kelsea Ballerini, and LoCash

When: Friday, February 5th – Saturday, February 6th [6:30PM]

Where: Lifestyle Communities Pavilion [405 Neil Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215]

Admission: $35-$75

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Disney on Ice – Let’s Celebrate

When: Wednesday, February 3rd – Sunday, February 7th [7-11PM]

Where: Nationwide Arena [200 W Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, Ohio 43215]

Admission: $20-$55

What: It is one colossal party on ice, with all your favorite Disney friends at Disney on Ice presents Let’s Celebrate! Presented by YoKids Organic Yogurt. Join Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse as they celebrate a Very Merry Unbirthday Party with Alice and the Mad Hatter; a Royal Valentine’s Day Ball with the Disney Princesses, including Cinderella, Ariel and Tiana; a Hawaiian luau with Lilo & Stitch; a winter wonderland with Woody, Jessie and Buzz Lightyear; a Halloween haunt with the Disney villains and more in a magical medley of holidays, celebrations and festivities from around the globe.

Paint Your Pet’s Portrait

When: Monday, February 8th [6-9PM]

Where: Arch City Tavern [862 N High Street, Columbus, OH 43215]

Admission: $60

What: This is a 3-hour class for beginners, and your pets will already be sketched out on all canvases! No experience is necessary, and all supplies are included with artist instruction & sketch.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. New York Islanders

When: Tuesday, February 9th [7PM]

Where: Nationwide Arena [200 W Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, Ohio 43215]

What: The Columbus Blue Jackets take on the New York Islanders at Nationwide Arena on February 9th at 7pm.

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Cooking Class: A Date Night Dinner

When: Friday, February 12th [6:30PM-8PM]

Where: Healthy New Albany [150 W Main Street, New Albany, OH 43054]

Admission: $100

What: Dinner Join Shawnie Kelley for a lively couples cooking class in the beautiful demo kitchen at the Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany on Friday, February 12 (6:30-8PM). Maybe the kids are gone and you have the evening alone or, perhaps, you want to share some private time together in the kitchen. Tonight’s Date Night Dinner will certainly get you cooking in one way or another. Food writer and culinary instructor, Shawnie Kelley shares a few recipes from her current cookbook project, Kissing in the Kitchen: Cook. Kiss. Eat. Love. You do not have to come with a romantic partner, but bring someone special with whom you will enjoy putting together (and eating!) a tasty creation with a paired beverage.

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Valentine’s Day

When: Sunday, February 14th [5:30-10PM]

Where: Franklin Park Conservatory [1777 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43203]

What: Enjoy wine and chocolate tastings, live music, a cash bar and small plates while touring the Conservatory’s Orchids exhibition and warm plant collections.

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Columbus Blue Jackets’ Winter Park

When: January 22nd – February 21st

Where: McFerson Commons [218 West Street, Columbus, OH 43215]

What: An NHL-sized ice rink returns to McFerson Commons Jan. 22 through Feb. 21. At Winter Park, enjoy ice skating for $5, hockey games and more. A heated tent serves food and beverages and houses entertainment, including a replica Blue Jackets locker room. Blue Jackets games will also play on a video board.

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Downtown Columbus Brewery Tour

When: January 1st – March 26th [Saturday 11AM-3PM]

Where: Columbus Brewing Company Restaurant [525 Short Street, Columbus, OH 43215]

Admission: $55

What: The microbrew scene is exploding in Columbus! Learn more about how beer is made, taste the different styles produced and served at each destination and discover more about the history of each brewery. You’ll hear the stories behind each business and have a chance to meet a wide range of owners, brewers and craft beer experts. This tour is designed to be a fun, educational and delicious introduction to Columbus’ growing local beer scene.

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Friday, January 29, 2016

10 Best Kept Secrets on Selling Your Home! Contact HER Realtors Michelle Morris

Selling Secret #10: Pricing it right
Find out what your What your Home is Worth, then shave 5 to 10 Your Top 1% Real Estate Team percent off the price. You’ll be stampeded by buyers with multiple bids — even in the worst markets — and they’ll bid up the price over what it’s worth. It takes real courage and most sellers just don’t want to risk it, but it’s the single best strategy to sell a home in today’s market.

Selling Secret #9: Half-empty closets
Storage is something every buyer is looking for and can never have enough of. Take half the stuff out of your closets then neatly organize what’s left in there. Buyers will snoop, so be sure to keep all your closets and cabinets clean and tidy.

Selling Secret #8: Light it up
Maximize the light in your home. After location, good light is the one thing that every buyer cites that they want in a home. Take down the drapes, clean the windows, change the lampshades, increase the wattage of your light bulbs and cut the bushes outside to let in sunshine. Do what you have to do make your house bright and cheery – it will make it more sellable.

Selling Secret #7: Play the agent field
A secret sale killer is hiring the wrong broker. Make sure you have a broker who is totally informed. They must constantly monitor the multiple listing service (MLS), know what properties are going on the market and know the comps in your neighborhood.Contact Your Top Local Realtor HER Realtors Michelle Morris Group, With the knowledge, Expertise And Unbeatable Stellar Marketing you will get more money and Your Home will Sell Quicker for More Money! Click Here to take the first steps in Selling your Home!

Selling Secret #6: Take your animals with you during showings!
You might think a cuddly dog would warm the hearts of potential buyers, but you’d be wrong. Not everybody is a dog- or cat-lover. Buyers don’t want to walk in your home and see a bowl full of dog food, smell the kitty litter box or have tufts of pet hair stuck to their clothes. It will give buyers the impression that your house is not clean. If you’re planning an open house, Take the animals with you or to a pet hotel for the day. I hate saying this because I personally am A Huge Animal Lover! Below are my Beloved 4 legged Children..Lucy and Milo!

Selling Secret #5: Don’t over-upgrade
Quick fixes before selling always pay off. Mammoth makeovers, not so much. You probably won’t get your money back if you do a huge improvement project before you put your house on the market. Instead, do updates that will pay off and get you top dollar. Get a new fresh coat of paint on the walls. Clean the curtains or go buy some inexpensive new ones. Replace door handles, cabinet hardware, make sure closet doors are on track, fix leaky faucets and clean the grout.

Selling Secret #4: Take the home out of your house
One of the most important things to do when selling your house is to de-personalize it. The more personal stuff in your house, the less potential buyers can imagine themselves living there. Get rid of a third of your stuff – put it in storage. This includes family photos, memorabilia collections and personal keepsakes. Contact HER Realtors Michelle Morris to maximize the full potential of your home. Staging simply means arranging your furniture to best showcase the floor plan and maximize the use of space.And Michelle offers this to her clients.

Selling Secret #3: The kitchen comes first
You’re not actually selling your house, you’re selling your kitchen – that’s how important it is. The benefits of remodeling your kitchen are endless, and the best part of it is that you’ll probably get 85% of your money back. It may be a few thousand dollars to replace countertops where a buyer may knock $10,000 off the asking price if your kitchen looks dated. The fastest, most inexpensive kitchen updates include painting and new cabinet hardware. Use a neutral-color paint so you can present buyers with a blank canvas where they can start envisioning their own style. If you have a little money to spend, buy one fancy stainless steel appliance. Why one? Because when people see one high-end appliance they think all the rest are expensive too and it updates the kitchen.

Selling Secret #2: Always be ready to show
Your house needs to be "show-ready" at all times – you never know when your buyer is going to walk through the door. You have to be available whenever they want to come see the place and it has to be in tip-top shape. Don’t leave dishes in the sink, keep the dishwasher cleaned out, the bathrooms sparkling and make sure there are no dust bunnies in the corners. It’s a little inconvenient, but it will get your house sold.

Selling Secret #1: The first impression is the only impression
No matter how good the interior of your home looks, buyers have already judged your home before they walk through the door. You never have a second chance to make a first impression. It’s important to make people feel warm, welcome and safe as they approach the house. Spruce up your home’s exterior with inexpensive shrubs and brightly colored flowers. You can typically get a 100-percent return on the money you put into your home’s curb appeal. Entryways are also important. You use it as a utility space for your coat and keys. But, when you’re selling, make it welcoming by putting in a small bench, a vase of fresh-cut flowers or even some cookies.

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Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Design Trends That Turn Off Home Buyers

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You want your home to look its best, and maybe you have been inspired by the latest interior design trends you have seen on TV or in your favorite magazines. Unfortunately, some of the hottest interior design trends can backfire when it comes time to sell your home. Home buyers want to be able to picture themselves in a home, and individualist touches can get in the way of that. When it is time to Sell Your Home , we suggest setting up your home as in move-in ready by removing individual touches that made your house a home. After all, your goal of selling your home is to get potential buyers to picture themselves in your home, and this won’t be possible if your decorating style is dominating the house. Here is our list of interior design trends we suggest removing from your house before selling:

Boldly Painted Walls

People prefer homes with neutral exterior and interior walls. Even though repainting is easy,it is still a pain and some home buyers do not want to bother with doing that.

Wallpaper

Bold patterns, in the form of wallpaper, seem to be popping in interior design trends. Unfortunately, wallpaper, even if it is just one wall, is an extremely personal choice and is time consuming to remove. Before placing your home on the market, consider removing any wallpaper and replacing it with a neutral paint color

Lavish Light Fixtures

Although home buyers want rooms to look bright, beware of installing a lavish light fixture that may seem to modern or ornate. Light fixtures are suppose to enhance your home, not steal the show.

Remove Gold

Although your interior designer may think it is trendy to mix silver and gold, many home buyers would disagree. Gold can give your home an outdated feel. Switching out your faucet and door handles to a more appealing finish, such as brushed nickel, can make your home appear more sleek.

Converted Garages

People like to have a safe place to put their car, as well as a place for storage. If your converted your garage your specific needs, it may not suit your potential buyers.

Converted Bedrooms

Just like garages, people like using rooms for their intended purpose. If you converted a bedroom into an office or a game room, make sure your convert it back to a bedroom when you are ready to sell.

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Sunday, January 17, 2016

Make Great First Impression On Home Buyers

First impressions count. If you are Planning on Selling Your Home

creating a memorable first impression is one of the most important things that you can do. We have made it easy to do with just 10 simple steps:

Clean up your yard. Mow the lawn, prune the bushes, remove dead tree branches, and remove outdoor furniture you do not plan on taking.
Clean the front door and paint if necessary.
Clean out closets and storage areas. You can donate old clothes and furniture which show that these areas provide great storage space.
Professionally clean the carpeting. This is especially important if the carpeting will remain for the home buyers.
Flip every switch in the house to make sure that the electrical works throughout the house.
Caulk around the tubs and sinks; new caulking looks better than old caulking.
Replace light bulbs with new ones and use as much wattage as the fixture will take. Illumination is key when trying to make the home seem light and open.
Tour the home from the perspective of a first time visitor. Is there anything that might look off-putting to a visitor?
If you have a pet, make arrangements for your pet to be elsewhere during a showing. Some visitors may have allergies, so you want to be considerate.
Ask your broker to examine the property for specific showing tips to make your home unique when compared to others on the market. Contact Your Top, friendly Real Estate Agent HER REALTORS Michelle Morris Call or Text 614-467-8048

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Whether you are just moving in or your current arrangement isn’t working anymore, organizing your kitchen can keep you feeling neat and tidy. All you need is some time and determination in order to get your kitchen organized. Here are some helpful tips to get you started…

Turn to a Lazy Susan: Contain messes by housing spillable items on an easy to clean lazy Susan.

Store Items By Use: Arrange your kitchen items by use, with dishes on lower shelves and special occasion dishes above.

Group Similar Items: Group objects by purpose and assign them to specific areas.

Stow Items Efficiently: Place essential tools within easy reach of your cooking area for food prep.

Contain Lid Racks: Utilize lid racks to collect the tops to various pots and pans.

Divide Drawers: Drawer organizers can help you keep cutlery neatly separated.

Put China On Display: Use glass-front cabinets to showcase your china.

Introduce Baskets: Keep open shelves uncluttered by storing items in baskets.

Categorize Food: Organize your pantry shelves as you would a library.

Roll In Carts: Invest in a cart that transports dishes from your kitchen to your dining area.

Hang Pots and Pans: Instead of taking up cabinet space with all of your pots and pans, try hanging them. This will help to conserve storage space.

Declutter Counters: Declutter counters by mounting basics on the wall.

Saturday, January 16, 2016

Columbus Named one of America’s Next Boom Towns

Forbes contributor Joel Kotkin published an article on Thursday, highlighting the country’s top metro areas for continued growth over the next decade. Columbus landed at 14th place on the list, and was the the only midwest metro other than Minneapolis to be recognized.

The metrics used to determine the rankings weighed the cities based upon birth rates, domestic migration, education levels, income growth, unemployment rates, population growth and percentage of children in the current population.

Kotkin said that the results revealed that the top cities fell into two categories — those driven by the tech sector and rising incomes, and those driven by diverse industries and low cost of living. Columbus likely straddles the line between both, as Columbus had the highest level of wage growth in the US in 2015, was ranked #1 for Cost of Living in 2015 by the Council for Community & Economic Research, and was named by Kotkin himself in 2011 as the #3 US city for tech-sector jobs.

According to the new study, Columbus clocks in with a 10.8 percent job growth rate from 2010 to 2015, and a population growth of nearly five percent over the past four years. Of the nearly two million people in the region, 40.7 percent of the core workforce age holds bachelor’s degrees, and 13.5% of the population is made of of children aged five to 14.

Kotkin, who operates urban analysis blog NewGeography.com and often writes in support of suburban-centric planning models, was quick to point out that New York, Los Angeles and Chicago are not in the list of Boom Towns. Austin topped the list in first place. Thinking about Moving Columbus?

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