How to Order Free Credit Reports & Get FICO Scores
Written by Jennifer Cox on May 9, 2008
The first step in any process that involves applying for credit is to obtain a copy of your credit report. Federal laws make it easy for anyone to obtain one free copy of their credit report every 12 months. You can obtain a copy of your credit report online, safely and without risk. Simply go Read more
How To Buy Your Next Home at The Lowest Possible Cost
Written by Bryan Casteel on May 9, 2008
If you’re like most homebuyers, you have two primary considerations in mind when you start looking for a home. First, you want to find a home that perfectly meets your needs and desires, and secondly, you want to purchase this home for the lowest possible price.
When you analyze those successful homebuyers who have been able to purchase the home they want for thousands of dollars below a seller’s asking price, some common denominators emerge. Although your agents’ negotiating skills are important, there are three additional key factors that must come into play long before you ever submit an offer.
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What Are The Top School Districts in Cincinnati?
Written by Bryan Casteel on May 5, 2008
Clients often ask “What school district should I buy in?” Well, I can not give you an answer. This is a tough question given the large number of excellent public school systems and private schools located in the Cincinnati area. To make matters more complicated some lower-ranking school districts contain some excellent rated individual schools.
Are We At Market Bottom?
Written by Randy Hibbard on May 5, 2008
Are we at the bottom of the Cincinnati Real Esate Market? Is this a good time to buy a home in West Chester? I want to buy a home in Mason - shoud I wait? I hear a question like this every day. No one knows if we are at the bottom of the market. What we do know is Read more
Super Sunday Open House Event
Written by Bryan Casteel on May 3, 2008
Two real estate open house events are being held in Southwest Ohio this weekend. Beginning today, Deerfield Township is hosting Condo-rama, featuring Read more
Cincinnati Union Terminal Turns 75
Written by Bryan Casteel on May 3, 2008
Some buildings transcend bricks, mortar, concrete and glass to become much more to a community. Cincinnati Union Terminal, which celebrates its 75th birthday this year, is one of those. Read more
Flying Pig Marathon 2008
Written by Bryan Casteel on May 2, 2008
The Flying Pig Marathon is a 26.2 mile race run every May in Cincinnati, Ohio. This year it is being run on May 4. It is the 3rd largest first-time marathon in the United States, and has nearly 4000 finishers each year. An official time from the Flying Pig Marathon can be used to qualify for the Read more
