Monthly Archives: June 2011

2011 BIA Parade of Homes is near

Posted on 06/09/2011 | Leave a comment

The 2011 BIA Parade of Homes starts Saturday, June 11 and continues through June 26. This year it returns to Southern Delaware County off of Hyatts Rd between Rt 23 & 315 in a development named Olentangy Falls.

Olentangy Falls, 2011 Parade of Homes, Delaware OH 43015

There are eleven homes in this year’s Parade and I’ve heard that the majority are already sold.
New England Homes, $599,000
Fischer Homes, $449,980
Compass Homes, $497,900
Rockford Homes, $549,000
M/I Homes, $699,990
P & D Builders, $538,500
Weaver Custom Homes, $674,000
Dominion Homes, $549,971
Ambassador Homes, $539,900
Manor Homes, $675,000
Tuckerman Home Group, $579,000

2011 BIA Parade of Homes, Delaware OH 43015 When I was there this evening, workers were putting the finishing touches on setting up the vendor tents. I suspect the builders are scurrying with last minute work as well.

Details:

$12 Admission but $2-off discount tickets are available at Kroger Marketplace locations. Children 12 and under are free
Sunday 12pm-6pm; Mon-Sat 12pm-9pm
From I-270 go north on Rt 23 or Rt 315 to Hyatts Rd. If on Rt 315, turn east (right) onto Hyatts; if on Rt 23, turn west (left) onto Hyatts. Follow signs.

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Photos of 2011 BIA Parade of Homes, Olentangy Falls, Delaware OH

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2009 Parade of Homes, Tartan Ridge, Dublin OH

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Posted in Central Ohio, Delaware County, Delaware Ohio, Homes, Homes for sale, New home builders

Tagged 2011 BIA Parade of Homes, central ohio real estate market news, Custom home builders, Olentangy Falls

Welcome home, little red oak …

Posted on 06/07/2011 | Leave a comment

Four years after it began, my street’s saga with the Emerald Ash Borer is coming to an end for some of us. Today the city began replacing our street trees (the area between the sidewalk & street) with new red oak trees.

There are still quite a few dead trees yet to be removed this year, but those of us who have already had trees cut down were getting the new trees today.

In case you’re wondering why the city is replacing these trees, it is in the neighborhood deed restrictions. Originally, the developer’s rules required the builders to install a tree or trees per X-ft of frontage when they built a home. Once the home sold, then “authority” over the street tree became the responsibility of the city to care (prune) the trees. If they died, the city was to replace the tree(s) so the neighborhood would always be tree-lined.

There is a variety of tree species used throughout the neighborhood, but on my street, all the street trees were ash. Any ash trees located within the homeowner’s lawn are the responsibility of the homeowner.

I’ve written quite a few articles about the Emerald Ash Borer’s attack on my street’s trees, along with photos I’ve taken of the damage. You can access all those articles by clicking here.

NOTE: Scotts Miracle-Gro® now has a systemic insecticide for the Emerald Ash Borer. You can read about it on their web site.

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Tagged ash trees, Emerald Ash Borer, street trees

Enjoy the hot summer nights with shade & trees

Posted on 06/05/2011 | Leave a comment

It seems our weather went straight from winter to summer. If you’re like other experienced buyers and have ever lived in a home with a south-facing deck or patio, you may feel as some of my clients have … “no more south or west-facing decks or patios … unless they’re shaded by trees“!

I currently have 3 homes with decks or patios that are shaded, plus they don’t face the south or the west. They’re enjoyable places to sit on the hot, summer evenings.

Powell OH 43065 home for sale

This lovely Powell home has a screened porch and deck that faces east for complete enjoyment. You’ll enjoy viewing the wooded portion of the acre lot. There’s a lighted ceiling fan in the vaulted ceiling of the porch for late night snacking. You can even sneak out to the hot tub knowing you’re shielded from neighbor’s view. Read more & view video.

Delaware OH 43015 home for sale This home is located near the Scioto River on a 1.2 acre lot with many mature trees. Although these chairs are looking toward the west to the river, the tiered deck is located on the east (back) of the home, plus there is a hot tub there as well. Of course, these inviting chairs are shaded by a huge nearby tree. Read more & view video.

Delaware OH 43015 home for sale This third home has a patio that faces north with a pergola and trees for privacy from neighbors. You could plant a vine to crawl up & over the pergola for even more shade. This home is located south of Delaware in a community with tree-lined streets, making it unique vs other similarly price neighborhoods. Read more & view video.