What’s Happening out There? Cincinnati Real Estate Stats 2008

You may or may not want to look!  Feeling Brave? Ok then. Let’s look at some numbers!

The stats are from the Greater Cincinnati Multiple Listing Service, for Butler, Warren, Hamilton and Clermont counties.  Ready ?? Here goes!! Read more

For Outstanding Service & Representation, Commit to One RE/MAX Agent

Ready to jump into the market? Good!! Interest rates are low. Inventory is high, and sellers are feeling “negotiable”. It’s the perfect time to buy. You’ve done things right. Your loan is in place. Now you’ve found a handful of homes that you might like to see. Ok, so you start to call the realtors. 5 Houses. 5 Agents. 5 Phone Calls.  The 1st  listing agent asks “So, have you been working with an agent?”  The 2nd agent asks “So, have you been working with an agent?”   See a pattern? Why so many questions? Why don’t they JUST set an appointment to show the home? Read more

What to Expect When Buying a Lender-Owned Home

In another article, I talked about lender-owned homes, and what to expect.  The condition of these homes is generally disappointing to most potential home buyers.  Home buyers that tell me they want to explore this market generally look at a couple, and then they quickly dismiss the idea. So, have I ever sold a foreclosure property? Sure have.  The process of buying from the bank is quite a bit different than buying from a private owner. Very different.  So, if we are going to do this, let’s know what we are getting into! Read more

Foreclosure Homes in Cincinnati. Are they a Good Deal?

Buyers often tell me that they want to be sure to explore the foreclosure market when we begin our home search.  Enthusiastically armed with more fantasy than fact, they are quite sure that there is a bargain to be found because they over heard their co-worker telling the story that their uncle’s, cousin’s oldest child, three states over got a $350,000 home in great shape for only $150,000!  Baloney.  T.V. commercials are currently running that show beautiful homes in wonderful condition, bank-owned, that can be bought for pennies on the dollar. My advice: Turn the channel. Read more

Welcoming the Youngest, New Cincinnatians!

Greater Cincinnati is a pretty good place to be a kid.  Nearly every suburban community has attractions and festivals, arts and sports programs.  There are the “big ticket” major attractions, like Kings Island or The Beach Water Park. There are free parks to climb on play sets, ball fields to enjoy and trails to burn off steam. In fact, our parks and recreation systems are some of the best around, with more acreage of green space and devoted urban parkland than other major urban areas.  We have wonderful museums to visit. Learning while having fun is the best way to learn!  If you are considering a move to Cincinnati, you may be interested in checking out this list of fun things to do with kids. Read more

Staging Your Home for Sale – A MUST for Serious Sellers!

I remember when I was first introduced to the concept of home staging. In 2005, the real estate market was beginning to slow, and sellers with homes on the market were beginning to start to wonder why their home didn’t fly off the market like the neighbor’s home did last year. Real estate agents started to talk to sellers about a slowing market, and the need to make their home stand out from the increasing inventory. Read more

Things to do in Cincinnati – December

Did you survive the Thanksgiving Feast? Are the Black Friday Bargains well hidden under the bed and the back of the closet? Good. Now it’s time to enjoy some of the wonderful productions we are so fortunate to have in Cincinnati, and truly enjoy the spirit of the season.  December in Cincinnati can be beautiful. As I sit here writing, there is a soft, gentle snow falling outside. So peaceful.

The Christmas Tree on Fountain Square has officially been lit, ushering in the Holiday Season. There are some really fun things to do in December. Shows, productions, shopping! So much to do! So, pick out a couple of favorites, and enjoy! Read more