Bedding can add a unique touch to a bedroom 11/13/2009 10:26:00 AM Making your bedroom more attractive takes more than just good furniture. Bedding items such as comforters, sheets and pillows help add that special touch.
	Expo teaches Golden Triangle about energy efficiency 11/6/2009 12:02:00 PM Those looking for ways to conserve energy and money during these tough economic times didn’t have to go far for advice on making their homes more energy efficient.
	Local developer rescues aging Columbus firehouse 10/30/2009 10:06:00 AM A historic building is back in business, so to speak, in downtown Columbus.
	New councilman stays busy with flooring business, plans to preach again 10/23/2009 9:38:00 AM City Council work can be a lot like laying a hardwood floor. If you don’t get it right the first time, you could have a timely, expensive mess on your hands trying to set things right.
	Realty office goes green, paperless with $500K makeover 10/2/2009 9:46:00 AM Century 21 Realty in Columbus took a quick break from selling the houses of today to build the office of tomorrow. Doris Hardy, owner of the local brokerage firm, unveiled the new digs on Bluecutt Road Tuesday with a ribbon cutting and open house. The office, which cost nearly $500,000 to renovate, boasts themed rooms and areas, state-of-the-art technology and all new furnishings.
	If he builds it, they will come: Builder attracts buyers with quality and affordable prices 9/25/2009 9:49:00 AM The average person may consider themselves doing well to own a home by the age of 30. Chris Clardy already owns an entire neighborhood.
	A house built on styrofoam? 9/11/2009 9:36:00 AM To look at the Wall family home on Griffin Road in Columbus, you would never know it was made out of styrofoam.
	Longtime mover shares keys to successful relocation 9/4/2009 10:30:00 AM If you run an Internet search for “the most stressful things in life,” the list varies from source to source.
	Satisfied flipper says its all about knowing the right people 8/21/2009 12:18:00 PM It turns out there’s more to real estate than location. If you plan to try your hand at flipping houses, keep three things in mind: People, people, people.
	Flea fest ’09: Putting an end to the pest party 8/14/2009 10:08:00 AM They’re tiny — adults usually only are 1/16 to 1/8-inch long — and excellent jumpers, with three pairs of legs, leaping vertically — up to seven inches — and horizontally, 13 inches.
	Downtown apartment vacancies remain low 8/7/2009 10:53:00 AM Apartments in downtown Columbus remain hot properties, with vacancies few and far between.
	Designers note natural trends in flooring options 7/31/2009 11:00:00 AM Options for fashionable flooring abound, but floors still are the design element most often overlooked in homes, designers say.
	Packing up! Rental properties set for record vacancies 7/24/2009 10:32:00 AM The apartment vacancy rate in 2009 will reach record high levels, with job losses leading to a decline in the number of renters, say various commercial real estate reports.
	Home safety: Prepare for emergencies before they happen 7/17/2009 Staggering statistics show the importance of homeowners being prepared not only for home fires — which account for 84 percent of all fire deaths — but other disasters also.
	Selling the farm: Crop farms fare better than livestock 7/10/2009 Crop farms are hot properties in today's real estate market, but beef, poultry and fish farms aren't faring as well, say local real estate agents.
	New home construction up 17.2 percent nationwide; building slows in the Golden Triangle 6/19/2009 In what may be a sign the nation’s housing recession is beginning to bottom out, nationwide, construction of new homes jumped in May by the largest amount in three months.
	Making homes more efficient: Local utility companies can help 6/12/2009 Local utility companies are urging consumers to take steps necessary to make their homes more energy efficient and are providing resources to help.
	Considering the outer look of your home can increase its appeal in a slow market 5/29/2009 It’s a buyer’s market, and local landscapers, also affected by the recent economic downturn, join Realtors in urging sellers to consider the curb appeal of their property.
	Antebellum homes offer a chance to own a piece of history 5/22/2009 Several of Columbus’ Civil War era homes are on the market — awaiting someone willing to invest the time, energy and appreciation for history it takes to keep these nearly 200-year-old homes fresh and vital.
	Flex your green thumb not your wallet 5/15/2009 During a time when the term “disposable income” is becoming lost, it can be hard to justify spending money on something like a garden. However, with some preparation and planning you can flex your green thumb while keeping more of the other green securely in your pocket. Stacy Clark, of Smith’s Landscaping in Columbus, offered a few ideas to help you build a yard you can be proud of, not only as a place of beauty but as a solid investment.
	Its all about the sale 5/8/2009 Trying to sell a home in today’s market can be scary. Prices for homes have fallen over the past few months, catching homes in our local market that have been listed since the economic decline began. Anne Roberts of Caldwell Banker in Columbus has been selling homes for more than 20 years. She offered a few simple tips to help get your home in the best shape possible when potential buyers come knocking.