Temporary Housing Solutions for Future Cincinnati Home Buyers

I know that coming into a new area can be quite an adventure! We are hoping that by continuing to provide community information, links to local attractions and keeping you up to date on events in the Greater Cincinnati area, that as a “soon-to-be” Cincinnatian, you start to feel comfortable with your future new home. We have talked with a large number of people that are coming to the area with a new job, but need to sell their home “somewhere else” before they are able to buy locally.   I thought it might be helpful to let you know that there are some sources for short term living arrangements.

Once source of this information is the RE/MAX Unlimited network of agents.  There is an ongoing, and every changing list of homes and condos being offered for various leasing arrangements on our intra-net.  The RE/MAX Unlimited network of agents receives a daily update from our main office. They do a great job of keeping us up to date on everything real estate related in this constantly changing environment.  Included in the update is new information, as it is gathered, on rentals offered.  We will be glad to access that information for you.

The multiple listing service will also help in the search for temporary housing.  Keep in mind that most people in the Cincinnati MLS are offering their home “for sale”. The vast majority of sellers want to transfer the property and would not, in a million years, consider leasing. However, upon occasion, a seller will instruct the listing agent to advertise in the “Agent Remarks” section, blind to the public, that they are willing to lease or lease/option the home.  We would be glad to do a little research for you and see what we can find.  That information can also be found in the marketing remarks that you, the public, will see in your Market Monitor that we will set for you.

Many people moving to the area are less interested in a home, due to the grass cutting and maintenance aspect that is involved. Maybe just dad is coming here soon and the family will follow just as soon as the sale closes, but the job starts immediately!  I have an idea there too!

I recently spoke with Marc Fisette of Equity Corporate Housing.  Marc has let me know that they are able to provide short –term housing arrangements in one of their many apartment homes.  Equity Corporate Housing secures luxury apartments, unfurnished or fully furnished to meet your needs, throughout the Greater Cincinnati area.  The apartments are generally 2 bedroom options, although there are occasionally 3 bedroom arrangements available.  The furniture provided is new and up to date.  There is a full sized washer and dryer, unlimited local phone and expanded cable service, including high speed internet access….standard!

While there is a 30 day minimum stay, this can really relieve the burden of dragging all of your worldly processions to the city, putting them into a home you won’t be in very long, then dragging them off to your new home in 30, 60 or 90 days.  If you decide that this is a good option for you, just let me know. I will be glad to put you in touch with Marc.

Be sure to request your copy of The Insider’s Guide to Cincinnati to help you learn more about your future city.  This up to date book includes really good information on shopping, tips on getting around town, golf courses, area attractions, things to do with kids, and yes, plenty more.

I also want to reach out here to those of you that do offer rental homes or condos in the Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky area. Send me an email of your homes and terms available. I would be glad to put you in touch with those that come to us with short term, or long term rental housing needs.

Hope that helps!