Real Estate Information Archive

Have you ever needed a quick phone number and didn't want to take the time to boot up your computer and search Google and you wanted to avoid the high charge for directory assistance or 411 connect?   Have you ever wanted the phone numbers for the local movie theatres or pizza places near you and you don't have anything to write the numbers down on?  There is a quick and easy way to get the information you want within 60 seconds and most of you can get the information quick and cheap with your cell phone and your text message feature. 

Send a text message to this number:  466453 (I know this is a partial number but trust me it will work).  Now type in what you are searching for and for your example use the following as a test:  Plumber 43050 (of you can type in Plumber XXXX (enter your zip code where my x's are)  Now simply press send and sit tight and within 60 seconds you will get a text message with the information.  This works for client names, addresses and phone numbers and it works for just about anything you are searching.  If you want another good test why not search your name or your spouses name and your zip code? 

There are so many potential uses for this service and once you play with it a bit you will quickly see the many possibilities.  Your family will love it, your past clients will love it, your team will love it, I have a feeling that pretty much anyone with a cell phone will find a use for it at some point.  The key to remember is that if you do not have a text messaging account you will get charged a non contract text message rate.  For those of us with text messages contracts and especially those of us who have unlimited text messaging this is a feature that we will be using on a very regular basis.  Google has done it again and the speed of this service is amazing.

As of November 18th, 2007 there are only 121 homes listed for sale in Apple Valley Ohio in Knox County.  This figure doesn't take into account the number of homes that are already under contract and pending closing so the real "Available" number of homes for sale in Apple Valley is actually fewer than 121. 

Here is a breakdown of available Apple Valley Ohio homes in each price range:

• 16 Homes for sale priced between $69,000 to $99,999
• 18 Homes for sale priced between $100,000 and $119,999
• 32 Homes for sale priced between $120,000 and $149,999
• 15 Homes for sale priced between $150,000 and $174,999
• 15 Homes for sale priced between $175,00 and $199,999
• 6 Homes for sale priced between $200,000 and $249,999
• 9 Homes for sale priced between $250,000 and $299,999
• 1 Home for sale priced between $300,000 and $349,999
• 7 Homes for sale priced between $350,000 and $399,999
• 2 Homes for sale priced between $400,00 and higher

The housing selection in Apple Valley is exceptional and home sales are still very active.  If you are in the market for buying a home in Apple Valley the selection combined with new increased values and interest rates in the low 6% range make it the ideal time to buy a home. 

You are welcome to attend the model home open house event on July 7^th and 8^th (Saturday & Sunday) from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m..  Visitors and prospective home buyers will have an opportunity to view the new clubhouse that includes a fitness center and swimming pool.  During the event we will have 3 different model homes available including the Canterbury, the Windsor and the Chateau designs.  If you haven’t visited this tree surrounded condo community this is your chance to stop in and take a closer look. 

This is an EPCON community by Stoneworks Development and represented by Sam Miller of RE/MAX Stars Realty.  For more details visit http://www.sammiller.com/newcondos.htm. 

The Village of Colonial Woods is located at 11889 Upper Gilchrist Road, Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050. 

Directions:  Take Coshocton road east just past the Knox Community Hospital and turn left at the Mount Vernon Radio Station and Knox County Health Department follow 3/8ths of a mile and the development is on the left.

Apple Valley Ohio residents will celebrate Independence Day on Saturday July 7^th.  The fireworks display will be set off near the Apple Valley Clubhouse towards the Apple Valley Lake.  If you have never experienced the fireworks being set off over the lake it is absolutely gorgeous.  Many property owners will actually view the fireworks from their boats while on the lake.  During this weekend there will be opportunities to view, tour and purchase Apple Valley lakefront homes and Apple Valley lakeview homes.  For more information and to preselect homes you would like to see during this weekend visit http://www.sammiller.com/avplist.htm.

More than 27 million Americans have experienced identity theft and that number is increasing daily.  Identity theft and indentity fraud is a problem and it has created challenges for people all over Knox County regardless where we live or what we do for a living.  Each year hundreds of home buyers have me help them get preapproved for mortgage financing and in dozens of cases each year we find incorrect items show up on home buyers credit reports that.  In many cases we can resolve these items quickly but there are cases where these incorrectly reported credit challenges actually prevent a buyer from buying their dream home for months and in often times years.  In most cases these problems can be avoided and there are safety steps you can take that will help protect you and your family.  Here are some tips that will help protect Apple Valley property owners:

Report late or stolen checks immediately.  Your bank can block payment on them if they are  notified in advance.

Notify your banker of suspicious phone inquires or e-mails relating to your accounts.

Closely guard your ATM card and personal identification number and ATM receipts.

Shred any financing solicitations and bank statements before placing them into the trash.

Put outgoing mail into a secure, official postal service collection box.

If regular bills fail to reach you, call the company immediately to find out why.

If your bills include questionable items, don't ignore them.  Instead, investigate immediately to head off any possible fraud.

At least once a year you should contact a major credit reporting company to review your credit report and make certain the information is correct. 

Credit Reporting Bureaus:

Equifax (www.equifax.com)    Order a credit report at 1-800-685-1111

Experian (www.experian.com)  Order a credit report at 1-888-397-3742

TransUnion (www.transunion.com)  Order a credit report at 1-800-888-4213.

Feel free to contact The Sam Miller Team at (740) 397-7800 or 1-800-282-9096.  We can save you time, money and we have systems and programs that help eliminate the frustration commonly associated with buying a home.

Sincerely,

Sam Miller

I am in the process of building a really nice video featuring Apple Valley and I need your help.  I am looking for any photo or video you have of Apple Valley that I can use in my online video.  If you have any photos, video recordings of boating, jet skiing, water skiing, fishing, swimming or just having fun around Apple Valley I would love to use them with your permission. The finished project will be featured on AppleValleyOhio.com and also on KnoxCountyOhio.com. 

If you are interested in sharing your Apple Valley photos or videos please e-mail your photos to Sam@sammiller.com or you can mail your photos of video tapes, video CD or DVD's to:

Sam Miller, 710 South Main Street, Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050.

Thanks for your continued support and I look forward to making this presentation video something that you will be proud of and something you, your family and friends will enjoy.

Sincerely,

Sam Miller

Apple Valley Property Owners...I have great news for you.  The annual property assessment per lot will only cost you $177 for the entire year.  The AVPOA assessment  is for April 1st, 2007 through March 31st, 2008.  I am impressed with how Apple Valley has been able to keep this cost so low.  If you are currently using a 2006 photo ID card remember that your card will expire  on April 1st, 2007.  If you don't get your invoice for your Apple Valley annual dues you should contact the Apple Valley Property Owners Office by calling (740) 397-3311.

The Apple Valley Lake located in Howard Ohio offers so many amenities such as boating, fishing, swimming, jet skiing, wake boarding, golfing 3 beaches, club houses and many other fun activities.  There are Apple Valley lakefront homes, Apple Valley lakeview homes, homes that are located on the Apple Valley golf course and others that have a view of the golf course and there are Apple Valley cabins and retirement style homes.  The bottom line is that there is something for everyone in Apple Valley.

As a REALTOR selling homes and building lots in Apple Valley for more than 20 years I am often asked about which school district services Apple Valley.  The answer that surprises everyone is that Apple Valley is serviced by two entirely different school districts depending on where your home is located.  The majority of Apple Valley is located in East Knox School District but many are not aware that the North side of Apple Valley is located in Brown Township and this area of Apple Valley is located in the Mount Vernon School District. 

If you have ever considered living in Apple Valley but didn't buy at the lake because you wanted to keep your children in Mount Vernon Schools you will be happy to know that you do have more options than you were probably unaware of.  The Apple Valley lake community is a great place to live.