Indian Hill - Parks, Schools & Fantastic Homes
Written by Bryan Casteel on June 2, 2008
Indian Hill is located just a few miles north of Cincinnati. Indian Hill has a population of around 5,900 people - but it does not feel like a city. Many homes are on large lots with lots of trees. Driving around Indian Hill is like driving in the country. Indian Hill covers almost 20 square miles. The residents enjoy Read more
How To Quickly Sell Your Home – Without Fire Sale Prices
Written by Bryan Casteel on May 30, 2008
Unless you offer “fire-sale” pricing, you must have your home staged and in top-notch shape. Put yourself in the buyer’s shoes. Today’s buyers have too many homes to choose from. On May 12, 2008 there where Read more
Are You At Risk of a Flood?
Written by Bryan Casteel on May 29, 2008
In Cincinnati you do not have to live next to the river to worry about floods. In fact, all homes are in some type of flood zone. We don’t think about floods in the Cincinnati Real Estate market, but they do Read more
Are We Out of Sales Jail Yet?
Written by Bryan Casteel on May 28, 2008
Are we out of sales jail yet? The numbers say NO. April was a tough month for home sales in Cincinnati. The Cincinnati Real estate market continues to try to find a real bottom. In April 2007 there where Read more
How To Green the Not-So-Green House
Written by Bryan Casteel on May 19, 2008
Unless you live under a rock, you have been hearing a lot about going green. The Cincinnati Real Estate market does not have lots of homes built using the latest “Green Ideas”. So what do you do? Many of us want to save $$ and do our part, but it looks too hard.
Loveland Ohio - Hills, Trees, Bikes & More
Written by Bryan Casteel on May 16, 2008
There is something special about Loveland Ohio. Loveland is located along the Little Miami River - just north of 275 - about 15 miles North/East of Cincinnati. There are about Read more
Loveland Ohio Garden Tour
Written by Bryan Casteel on May 15, 2008
If you are going to be in Loveland Ohio on Saturday, June 21, you should check out the Loveland Garden Tour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Read more
Mason - Farm Town To Top 100
Written by Bryan Casteel on May 13, 2008
Many people use to know Mason Ohio as a farm town in the middle of nowhere. Well, Mason has grown up (and out). Now Mason is one of the top destinations for both travelers and home buyers. Located between I71 and I75, it is easy to 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.
