This spectacular private residence is situated inthe gated Country Club community of NewAlbany on an exceptional .6 acre lot backing

to mature trees. This impeccably maintained fivebedroom home is as perfectly suited for entertainingas it is to family living… from the luxurious foyerwith split center staircase to the majestic great room.Huge first floor owner’s suite including two bigwalk-in closets and a luxurious bathroom suite.You’ll enjoy the oversized gourmet kitchen, firstfloor den, formal living and dining rooms, lowerlevel with exercise room/fifth bedroom, recreationroom and full bath and sequestered outdoorentertaining areas. Over 5,800 square feet!

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Diane Koontz and Paula Koontz-Gilmour of Coldwell Banker KingThompson Realtors have been the “#1

Small Team” company-wide for many years.They credit their success of selling over $520million in residential sales to hard work andtreating each buyer and seller like family. TheKoontz Team started its own staging companyin 2009 and provides free professional stagingto all sellers!

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2 UPPER ARLINGTON HOMELIFE January 24, 2013

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BY ELIZABETH C. GORSKI / EDITED BY WILL SHORTZ

ACROSS1 Sting7 Makes a love

connection?14 Like Big Mama

Thornton’s “HoundDog”

20 Inclined21 Mollify22 Limestone variety23 Middle row25 Ones getting hit on

at salsa clubs?26 File extensions27 Gen. Bradley28 Sledge who sang

“When a ManLoves a Woman”

30 Master31 Stretched, in a way33 Nesting place for

a bird35 Horned Frogs’ sch.36 Like magic squares42 Investor’s bottom

line44 “Spider-Man”

director Sam45 Numerical prefix46 Eco-conscious47 Like letters marked

“Return to sender”49 Pizza topper51 Author of “Unto the

Sons”

54 Poison hemlock orQueen Anne’s lace

56 When the Festivalde Cannes opens

58 “Peace ___ hand”59 Comic actor

Jacques60 Company closing?61 Silent screen star

Naldi62 Winging it?66 Back door68 Lift69 “I’m impressed!”70 Woodstock artist

Guthrie71 P.T.A.’s concern:

Abbr.72 Atlanta Braves’ div.73 Knee-length

hip-hop shirts78 Mother who was a

Nobelist80 Skeleton section86 Rotating surveying

tool87 Hollywood’s Patricia

and others89 “It Happened One

Night” director90 Abruptly calls off

plans, say91 Show some

irritation93 See 114-Across

97 Published98 Chorus after “All in

favor”100 Road sign that

may elicit a groan101 Used, as a dinner

tray103 Dance instruction107 Ditch-digging, e.g.108 ___-Seltzer112 Hip114 With 93-Across,

34-Down and48-Down, whateach line in thecenter squareshould do

117 Like someunexciting bids

118 One who’s beyondbelief?

119 Revolutionaryfigure?

120 High-hat121 Tennis Hall-of-

Famer born inBucharest

122 Get ready to ride,with “up”

DOWN1 Women’s suffrage

leader CarrieChapman ___

2 Workplace welfareorg.

3 Workplace rights org.4 “Eat at ___” (classic

sign)5 Unlock, to a poet6 One of two photos in

an ad7 Where Ponce de

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“Candide,” for one9 Black ___10 Stay fresh11 Pitcher’s datum

12 Friendlyintroduction?

13 Parts of pounds14 Short cut15 Leaves out of the

bag?16 Bone connected to

the oblique cord17 Top row18 Ancient Greek

school19 Start of an

agreement that’snot really anagreement

24 Muslim leader29 Light side31 Tuscan export32 Prie-___ (kneeling

bench)34 See 114-Across36 Gershwin’s “The

___ Love”37 Suffix with zillion38 Fed. agents39 Price abbr.40 Coach Parseghian41 Trail43 Singer Dion44 Hitch48 See 114-Across49 Snake along50 Oil-rich land52 H.S. senior’s exam,

once53 Division politique55 Playwright Fugard57 Beginning of

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62 “Yeah, that’llhappen”

63 Many a Rubenssubject

64 Bottom row65 Parisian schools67 Sports car feature

74 Greenish shade75 79-Down’s doings76 Slippery77 Mercedes models79 Worshiper with a

pentagram81 German pronoun82 Steamed bun in

Chinese cookery83 E.M.T. training

84 Drought-prone

85 Newspapers

88 Dates

91 Donnybrooks

92 Mete out

94 Co-star of “The StuntMan”

95 “There Is ___ …”(song by the Cure)

96 Monet’s Dutchsubjects

99 Laundry problem102 The Wright

brothers’ home104 “Hairspray” role105 Some e-mail

attachments106 Diamonds, e.g.108 Somewhat

109 Impart

110 Bow attachment

111 Price to play

113 Commandmentadjective

115 Hand-heldorganizer, in brief

116 Hollywood’s home:Abbr.

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Your Real Estate is My Business

What should I do to make my home sell?How much is my home worth?Should I remodel my house or buy a new one?

Should I Sell now?

For Answers to all your QuestionsCall Phil Crawford 273-7705

Any Realtor can sell you a house.I want to help you live your life.

www.PhilCrawford.com

Take time to enhance your home in the new yearAlong with

champagne toastsand New Year'skisses, the New Yearbrings freshresolutions for yourbiggest investment.Take the time in 2013to enhance yourliving space and yourchanges may pay offin the future. It mayalso be a moment toget more for less, ascontractors, designersand remodelers oftenoffer discountedservices.

Homeownersshould set goals thatcontinuously improvetheir home, not onlyto customize, but toenhance theproperty's value andappeal. The results

are tangible and canhelp create points ofdifferentiation whenyou put your homeon the market.

Here are some tipsfor improving yourhome in 2013:

■ Set goals:When creatingresolutions foryourself and yourhome, establishdetailed andattainable goals.Instead of sayingyou'll fix up theentire house,prioritize specificprojects and budgetsfor each.

■ Do an annualphysical: The chillyweather, which keepsus indoors, creates afine opportunity to

give your home aphysical. Get theheating systemserviced, checkvisible water pipesfor cracks or leaksand have appliancesinspected. Makingthese type of annualmaintenanceinvestments will helpyou avoid larger,more expensiverepairs down theline.

■ Get organized:From mortgagepayments to home

improvement projectreceipts, create a fileto document all ofthe improvementsyou have made. Thisprocess will helpkeep your finances incheck and provide asequential paper trailfor home buyers.

■ Brighten itup: Manyhomeowners andbuyers are looking tocreate aheadquarters forspending quality time

JerryWhite

Real Estate Matters

Please see TIME, pg. 4

January 24, 2013 UPPER ARLINGTON HOMELIFE 3

FREE PROFESSIONAL STAGINGLET US SHOW YOU THE DIFFERENCE!

www.theKoontzTeam.comSOUTH OF LANE

1640 Arlington AvenueImpeccably maintained 4 BR,2.5 BA 3-sty. Grand sized rms, gorgeoushdwd flrs under carpet, rich moldings/wdwk. Finished 3rd flr. $415,000

UA CONDO

2450 Sherwood VillaHard to find 1 sty condo w/open flr plan. 2BR,2 fullBA,oversizedGRw/vltdceiling,fplc & adjoining DR; opens to enclosedprivate patio. Lrg 1st flr lndry. $179,500

HILLIARD HEIGHTS

4822 MidlaneConveniently located 3 BR, 1 BA ranch.Designed for handicap accessibility. Beautifulhdwd flrs, newly remodeled kit, new carpet,freshly painted, new windows. $114,500

LOADS OF SPACE

4450 Reed RoadYou’ll enjoy this 5 BR, 3.5BA ranch in convenient UAloc! 2700 SF. Rec rm, patio& treed lot! $289,500

PATIO HOME

839 Katherines Ridge LaneSpectacular 4 BR, 3.5 BA stone/stucco w/ spectacular settingoverlooking lush gardens, wdravine & stream. $429,000

BUILDING LOT-UA

4930 Oldbridge Dr.Dramatic 1.179 acre lot w/mature treesbacking to a ravine w/meandering creek.Fantastic setting to build your dreamhome. Outstanding location. $485,000

SOUTH OF LANE

1735 Doone Rd.Newly remodeled w/addition includ lg kit& huge 2nd flr mstr ste. Beautiful hdwdflrs, Den on 1st flr could be 5th BR w/fullBA, lrg rms & plenty of storage. $475,000

2216 Victoria Park

NW CONDO

3 BR, 3.5 BA condo in Lakes at BethelPark. Large 1st flr owner’s ste w/deluxebath. 1st flr lndry rm. Rec rm w/ blt-inentertainment center & full BA. $189,000.

LOCH LOMOND

1491 Picardae CourtStunning 5 BR contemporary over-looking 1 ac of private woods w/stream. Walk-out LL w/ rec rm &nanny/teen suite. 4,658 sq ft. $599,000

BETHEL VILLAGE

2507 HyacinthNewly updated 2 bedrm 2.5 bath condo w/garage! New carpet, ceramic tile, kit cabinets &countertops. Great end unit location! $105,000

UPPER ARLINGTON

2049 Jervis Rd.This hard to find 4 BR, 2 full BAcape cod offers beautiful hdwd flrs,newer windows, updated kit & finrec rm in the lower level. $227,400

Paula Koontz Gilmour Diane Koontz

UA’S RIVER RIDGE

2333 Edgevale RoadSuper Buy! 3 bedrm ranch w/hdwdfloors & screened porch. Over 1200 sq ft+ fin lower level! Freshly painted inside,but needs some updating. $153,000

4644 Orwell Drive

NW CONDO

Conveniently located 2 BR, 1.5BA townhome in quiet HendersonSutton Place. Updated kit, SSappl’s & updated baths. $89,000

1634 Goodale Blvd.

GRANDVIEW

LoadsofCharm!Circa19373BR,2BAhomemajestically place high on a hill w/spectacularsetting. Enjoy high clng & hand carved wdwk,arched drways, leaded windows. $309,000

2824 Chateau Circle

THE LANDINGS

Beautifully remodeled, 2BR, 1.5 BA condo with newcapet, HVAC and kitchenappliances. $88,500

A 2012 StagingAssociation Study found

that professionally stagedhomes sold 79% faster

4626 Lanercost Way

UPPER ARLINGTON

4 BR, 3.5 BA ranch style home w/newkit. & granite counters. Large owner’ssuite addition w/ owner’s bath 1st flrlndy, sunroom addition. $539,000

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NEW ALBANY

13 WiveliscombeStunning 4-5 bedroom 2 sty in the countryclub area of New Albany! Top of the linefinishes throughout, huge rec rm, exercise rm,loft/study & huge yard. 5900 sqft! $945,000

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798 Timberman Road

GRANDVIEW

Fantastic location!This 3 bdrm, 1 bathCape Cod offers a new fully equippedkit, updated bath, 2nd flr owner’s bdrmw/huge closet, 1 car gar. $181,500

4733 Heath Trails Rd.

HILLIARD

Just like a brand new home! This 4 BR, 2.5BA has huge island kit w/SS appls & eat-inarea opening to big fm rm w/ 2 sided fp.1st flr office & lndry rm! $235,000

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THE MANSIONS

3317 Mansion WayWell maintained 3 BR 2.5 BA condo w/upgrades including newer kit w/hdwdflr, beautiful 1st flr master suite, 1stfloor laundry, vltd ceilings. $275,000.

UA TWIN SINGLE

2874-2876 Mt. HolyokeGreat Investment & great location! Allbrick twin single right across the streetfrom UAHS. Each side has 3 BR, lgkit, lg LR, bsmt & 1 car gar. $265,000.

SOLD

4430 Reed Road

CHARMING UA CAPE COD

This 4 BR 3 BA home blt in 1932 isone of a kind! Chic updated kitchen,lodge-style vaulted FR, vltd screenedporch & spa! 3,534 sq. ft. $389,500

4470 Reed Road

UPPER ARLINGTON

Absolutely meticulous 4 BR, 2.5 BA, 2 sty w/newer gleaming hdwd flrs on the 2nd flr & mostof the 1st flr. FR w/fplc overlooking the sunroomaddition, fencedyd.1stflrden& lndry. $296,900

UPPER ARLINGTON

2764 Northwest Blvd.Charming 3 bed, 2 full bath capecod loaded with updates! Prime UAlocation! Updated kitchen & baths,gorgeous hdwd flrs, fin bsmt. $282,500

BACKSTOALUMCREEK

6120 Harbor Pointe #204Gorgeous setting overlooking creek, bikepath & gorgeous gardens. 2 bedrm 2 fullbath 2nd flr flat! Open flr plan & move-inready! Great investment priced at $77,000

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SOUTH OF LANE

1640 Arlington AvenueImpeccably maintained 4 BR,2.5 BA 3-sty. Grand sized rms, gorgeoushdwd flrs under carpet, rich moldings/wdwk. Finished 3rd flr. $415,000

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‘Twice the Selling Power’

Older children still at home?Consider the Connie design

There are manyadvantages to befound in theconfiguration of the2,439 square footConnie (403-46) floordesign. Built on twolevels, this home isideally suited for afamily with olderchildren still living athome.

Two good-sizedbedrooms on thelower level provide theprivacy, along with agood place to study,for young adults. Eachbedroom has amplecloset space, and onefeatures a built-indesk that any busystudent will put togood use. There is afull bathroom,equipped with twinbasins, to service thisfloor.

The remainder ofthe basement level is ahuge family room,heated by a woodstove. Here the wholegang can relax andwatch television orplay a game of Ping-Pong withoutdisturbing the rest ofthe household. Sliding

glass doors open to aspacious patio whenit’s time for outdoorfun. Plenty of extrastorage space ishidden beneath thestairway.

The upper level ofthe Connie has a floordesign that makesexcellent use of theavailable space. Openand well lit bywindows on all sides,the Connie combineselegance andpracticality. Theisolated master suiteis a good example.Some of the amenitiesincluded are largesleeping areas, vaultedceiling, walk-in closet,access to the backdeck and a privatebathroom.

The living anddining rooms are bothvaulted and open toeach other. Thiscreates a substantialfamily area thatmisrepresents thelisted square footage.Placed conveniently

next to the diningroom, the kitchen issure to please. Inaddition to all thebuilt-ins, there is aneating bar and walk-inpantry.

Breakfast time willbe a pleasure in theadjoining skylit nook.Savor your second cupof coffee whileenjoying the morningview through thebright bay window.

To the front of thehouse is a nice-sizedhome office. There isenough room here forchairs, computer deskand filing cabinets. Afull bathroom isadjacent to the office.

The Connie (403-46) is the LandmarkDesigns Inc. plan ofthe week. Up to 30percent offconstruction plans isoffered. Call 800-562-1151 or visitldiplans.com fordetails. A $25 study

Please see CONNIE, pg. 4

Home Design

Coldwell Banker KingThompson recentlyannounced theappointment of thefollowing individuals asresidential real estatespecialists:

■ Carol Chretien is anew sales associate atColdwell Banker KingThompson and bringsmore than 25 years ofhome staging,

remodeling, and interiordesign experience tothe Dublin/ HilliardRegional office.

■ Tyler Eberhart is anew Realtor at the

Dublin/ Hilliard Regionaloffice.

■ The Metro officehas welcomed PamelaMitchell as a new salesassociate.

■ Emily Desilets hasjoined the PolarisRegional sales office asa new sales associate.

4 UPPER ARLINGTON HOMELIFE January 24, 2013

JANE STONE, G.R.I.Lifelong Resident of Upper Arlington

Successfully Selling UA for 38 Years!In This Market, Experience & Knowledge Have Made All the Difference!

A Great Time To Sell!! Call Me!

324-4037

◆ Over 38 years experience◆ The Quality Choice Award for 100% Customer Satisfaction◆ 2012 O.A.R. Presidents Sales Club Award of Distinction◆ 2011 International Presidents Circle Award for Outstanding Sales◆ 2011 Presidents Council Award – Top 10% in Office◆ 2011 Top 10 Small Teams Award

Johanna Lopez29 years real estate experience

Assistant to Jane Stonejane.stone@kingthompson.com

THE ULTIMATE!Premier house & street! Thisstately home offers 5 BRs thatinclude 2 owners stes, 6.5 baths,formal rms, natural wd, gourmetkit. w/gran., 3 car gar., patio. Lot150x206. Exceptional renovation& addition! ON2294

SOUTH OF LANE!Stately English Tudor in OLD UA!4 bedroom, 3.5 baths, spaciousformal rooms, natural wood!Curved staircases, rec room, lot173 x 113! Walk to schools andshopping. Beautiful! CO2470

STUNNING!Overlooking the 11th hole & 12th teeof S.C.C. This majestic home has 5BRs includes a 1600 sq ft. luxuriousowners suite. 5.2 BAs! Elegantformal rms & a magnificent kit &FR! Exceptional quality throughout!Privacy! $1,150,000 TR2559

SOLD

UA LOT FOR SALE!On the OSU Golf Course! Beautifulhalf acre lot! Prime location! Callfor details!

NEW LISTING

THE LANDINGS!3 BR, 1 full 2 half BA! LR & DR,kitchen w/newer appls. Californiaclosets, curved staircase! Brickpatio overlooks green space!A great place to live w/pool,tennis court & clubhouse! Price$127,000

NEW LISTING

UPDATED UA CONDOGreat location near Tremont School, Kingsdaleand UA Public Library. Two bedroom condowith beautiful new windows, one-car garage,refinished hardwood floors, huge masterbedroom, updated bath, full basement and brickpatio overlooking tree-lined yard. 1100 squarefeet. Low condo fee of $70.00 per monthincludes water. $135,000

HEART OF GRANDVIEWIdeal location across from Grandview HeightsPublic Library on corner of 1st Ave. Updated1 BR condo has new applcs., updated mechs,W/D in unit. Big picture window & slidingglass doors open to prvt, fenced patio. Lowcondo fee of $101/mo incl. heat & water. Canbe used for small business. Easy to lease. Greatinvestment property. Only $84,900.

BUILDING SITEIN DUBLIN SCHOOLS

1.59 acre building site already approved forwell and septic in Union County/DublinSchools. Wooded area to rear of property. Gooddrainage. In great area around newer customhomes. $90,000.

(614) 324-4044 • (614) 206-3373The Jan Benadum TeamTh

Invest in Your Future!

with friends andfamily. Does yourhome offer thatinviting space? If not,it may be time torethink your cozykitchen, refresh yourliving room or updatethat drab guestbedroom.

Jerry White isexecutive vicepresident ofoperations forColdwell Banker KingThompson and pastRealtor of the Year forthe Columbus Boardof Realtors.

•TIME(Continued from page 2)

plan also isavailable, consistingof an artistrendering,elevations, floorplans and crosssection. Order onlineor send paymentusing the discountcode LLM30 toLandmark DesignsInc. PO Box 5625Eugene, Ore. 97405,and be sure toindicate the Connie(403-46).

•CONNIE(Continued from page 3)

Agent News

Pamela MitchellTyler Eberhart

Long wins state Distinguished Service AwardColumbus Realtor

Lynda Long and DaytonRealtor Suzie Roseliuswere awarded the 2012Ohio Association ofRealtors DistinguishedService Award duringthe group’s WinterConference, held Jan.13-15, in Columbus.

The DistinguishedService Award honorsindividuals who havededicated 25 years ormore of activeinvolvement in thelocal, state and nationalassociations ofRealtors. DistinguishedService Award winnershave never served as anOhio Association of

Realtors president, oras a paid staff memberat any level of theorganization.

Long served as theColumbus Board ofRealtors president in2002. She has servedas chairwoman or beena member of more than20 of the board’scommittees, includingmost recentlyNominating andStrategic Planning.

For the OhioAssociation of Realtors,Long has served aschairwoman or been amember of more than15 committees andtask forces. Her most

recent chairmanshipsinclude Products andServices, EnlargedLegislative andLegislative SteeringCommittees. In 2005and 2006 she served asthe organization’sDistrict 6 vicepresident.

At the national level,Long recently servedon the State LocalIssues Committee andserved as a FederalPolitical Coordinatorfor U.S. Rep Pat Tiberi.

Long holds the ABR,CRS, CRB and ePROdesignations offered bythe NationalAssociation of Realtors.

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