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OCTOBER 6, 2006

While a few small details remain to be completed, 225 N. fourth is substantially completed and was unveiled to the public on Thursday September 28. Over 200 people enjoyed the views, indulged in cocktail and hors d'ouevers and toured the project.

The first buyer has moved in with others to follow in October and November. Work remaining consists largely of painting, exterior details and punch list items. Buyer option and upgrade work (counters, plumbing fixtures, specialty lighting, floor finishes, etc.) continues on the units that have been purchased. Many of the upgrade options have proven popular with buyers including fireslate countertops and wading pool lavatories.

The model units were completed earlier in the summer and unit 202 is fully furnished with an outstanding collection of modern furnishings from Design Within Reach. (All items are discounted and available for sale! Contact our office if you are interested.)

Views of the downtown skyline from all units, and especially balconies are among the best in central Ohio and have been a major selling point for many buyers. The project has been featured in numerous publications including C magazine, and Inside 43215 among others and promises to receive wide acclaim for its thoughtful and elegant design.

Thanks to all of our team members for their expertise in completing 225 N. Fourth: DeVere LLC, developer; Jonathon Barnes Architecture and Design, architect; Corna/Kokosing, General Contractor; Fifth Third Bank, project financing; HER Real Living, marketing.

JULY 6, 2006

Units 202 and 204 have been 90% completed in preparation for the City Hop Tour which occurred June 17. These units are now being "punched out" and cleaned and will serve as model units for buyers to see building standard and upgraded finish and fixture selections.

The remainder of the units have all been framed and roughed in. Drywall is currently being hung throughout the building. The elevator is scheduled to be completed the week of July 10. All balconies have been installed and curtain wall glass is being installed on the north building. Balcony railings have been installed on 2nd floor units in the new building. Garage doors are installed and exterior site work has been completed on the east side of the buildings. Skylights for the 4th floor penthouse unit and hallway are installed. All kitchen and bathroom cabinetry has been received and will be installed as units are finished.

MAY 8, 2006

All floors of the new building have been decked with the roof structure scheduled for completion within 7-10 days. The second and third floors have been poured and saw cut allowing for interior framing to begin. These units are expected to be framed by the end of this week with rough mechanical installation beginning the following week.

Framing, rough plumbing and rough electric are nearly complete in the existing building with HVAC rough-in progressing. Drywall will begin the week of May 15th. The West stairwell has been framed and the steel stairs are to be deliveed 5/8/06 with installation taking approximately 2 weeks. Terraces for the existing building will be installed during this time as well.

The east sidewalk has been demolished in preparation for the new curb cut and apron into the garage.

MARCH 15, 2006

Steel bar joists and miscellaneous structural steel are on site and erection of the bar joists has begun. Eastern two-thirds of these members will be installed by the end of this week and the decking for this section will be completed by Wednesday of the following week. All roof deck repairs have been completed to the southern building and installation of insulation and roof membrane will begin on Thursday the 16th with completion slated for the 21st.

Construction of the west stairway and miscellaneous metals is scheduled to begin on the 17th. Interior framing on the southern building will begin on the 20th followed closely by plumbing, electric and HVAC rough-in. This work will continue up through the 3rd and 4th floors then across to the new structure.

Masonry work continues with the completion of the elevator shaft, east wall and North wall of the new building all in preparation for delivery of steel joist and deck material by the end of this week. Joist and deck is to be erected beginning the week of March 6 and is scheduled to be completed by early April.

All new electrical gear has been delivered and installed with new service scheduled to be activated March 2nd. The roof has been removed from the existing building and deck repairs will proceed through the week. New windows have been installed and metal flashing is proceeding. All underground plumbing has been completed. Upper floor plumbing layout will take place the week of March 6. Framing of upper floor walls in the existing building is scheduled for March starting on the second floor and moving up to the 4th then over to the new building.