Columbus, Georgia has a population of 300,000, and a third of residents are military personnel or active duty soldiers. The city of Columbus is vibrant, modern and safe and the Southern charm adds to the appeal of the city and attracts many first time home buyers or those with young families. Fort Benning is the Columbus military community, and many of the homes for sale are in Fort Benning, which is an independent military base and has contributed greatly to the economic growth of the area. The Columbus economy has enjoyed an upward trend and with the relocation of 28,000 military personnel from Fort Knox to Fort Benning, this upward trend is expected to continue. However, in addition to being home to a large military community, Columbus houses many large corporations and this has opened up many employment opportunities, while the top quality public Columbus schooling has also added to the popularity of the city.

When it comes to real estate, buyers will find that Columbus has many affordable homes for sale, and because most prices are in the region of $200,000, Columbus has appealed to a lot of time home buyers who appreciate that Columbus homes for sale can provide more home for their money. Columbus consists of small neighborhoods or communities like Fort Benning, the military community and an area that accommodates almost a third of the residents of Columbus. Other neighborhoods are Fort Mitchell, Marion, Pine Mountain, Lake WestPoint, Auburn and Phenix City.Bob McLain is a well-known and respected real estate agent who specializes in Columbus homes for sale, and in addition to providing assistance to a home buyer, Bob and his realtors offer their professional services to those selling their homes.

When browsing the Fort Benning Relo website, www.fortbenningrelo.com, the home buyer is free to utilize the resources which are posted on the website, such as the 'find your dream home' link, which will give the home buyers the ability to go through the Columbus homes for sale and make a decision on a home which is a match to their lifestyle and budget. Many of the Columbus homes for sale are newly constructed homes, as with the expanding military community, there was a need to for inexpensive housing, and many new housing developments were built in order to meet growth.

An example of the good value for money that the homes in Columbus offer is the property on Arbor Drive, Phenix City. The home is listed on the market for $115,000, and offers three beds with two baths. The close proximity to schools along with several neighborhood amenities has allowed this home to be an excellent buy and with the homes in close proximity to Fort Benning, this home is an ideal choice for military personnel looking for Columbus homes for sale which are outside of Fort Benning base. To view this home as well as the other Columbus homes for sale, feel free to browse our website and view the attractions of Arbor Cove, a gated community in Phenix City which offers many neighborhood amenities, like a salt water pool, clubhouse and a park.

With a population of 300,000, a third of which are military personnel or active duty soldiers, the city of Columbus is a vibrant, safe and trendy and the distinctive Southern charm serves to attract many to the third largest city in Georgia. Recently, Columbus was voted the fourth best city to live in the US, out of a possible 100 other cities by the Best Life Magazine.

Such aspects have contributed to a stable growth in the Columbus real estate market and this coupled with the relocation of more than 28,000 military personnel to Fort Benning, Columbus from Fort Knox has also added to the growth in the Columbus real estate market. The independent military base of Fort Benning plays a large part in the economic growth of the city and with more than 100,000 active duty personnel, the other residents of Columbus find many employment opportunities at the large corporations which are headquartered in Columbus. Home also to the Columbus State University, university students and personnel have also contributed to the growth of the Columbus real estate market. In terms of home prices, buyers find that Columbus offers good value for money homes and since the average price of homes is in the region of $200,000, Columbus has attracted first time home buyers, who have come to appreciate that Columbus real estate is able to offer them more home for less dollar.

Columbus is made up of smaller communities such as Fort Benning, which is home to a third of the residents of Columbus, while neighborhoods such as Marion, Pine Mountain, Lake WestPoint, Auburn and Phenix City make up the rest of the Columbus real estate market.Bob McLain is a well-known and trusted Columbus real estate agent who has focused his attention on helping buyers and sellers of properties in Columbus. While going through the Fort Benning Relo website, www.fortbenningrelo.com, the home buyer can make use of the resources posted on the website, like the 'find your dream home' link, which will allow the prospective home buyers to look at the Columbus real estate market and the types of properties which can be found. A large number of the homes listed on the Columbus real estate market are newly built homes, and as the military community grew, there was a demand for affordable housing, and several new housing developments were built to accommodate the growth.

Downtown Columbus is the CBD, or central business district, and for this reason, home buyers opt to purchase homes in this area. However, the suburbs or surrounding neighborhoods offer value for money housing, and those who are exploring the Columbus real estate market will be surprised to find homes with three beds and two baths priced at $115,000.A property listed on the Columbus real estate site usually boasts a good sized property and is generally close to amenities. A current listing on the Columbus real estate market is the home in Fort Mitchell which is listed at $221,900 and offers four bedrooms and four bathrooms. The property size is 2,892 square feet and the kitchen boasts granite tops with stainless steel appliances. The neighborhood offers a safe pool and playground. To view the homes which make up Columbus real estate, take the time to view the listings on our website.