Things to do in Cincinnati – July
Written by Jennifer Cox on July 1, 2009
The fun continues! We have an amazing list of things to do this month. Concerts, theatre, movies. For those of you new to the area, or coming this way, know that there are community July 4th festivities all around town. I’ve included some ideas for you on how to enjoy this Holiday weekend whether you are new to the area, or a “long timer”. So fire up the grill, get out the sparklers and have a wonderful July! Read more
Once Upon a Time, In a Land Far Away, The Re-Fi Appraisal Wasn’t So Deadly
Written by Jennifer Cox on June 28, 2009
Once upon a time (13 years ago), in a far away land (east side of Cincinnati) lived a beautiful princess (well, I’m “ok” looking, but certainly no princess). The beautiful princess wanted to help nice people live in pretty castles. When it came time for nice people to sell their castle, the princess wanted to make sure her nice clients took home plenty of gold coins as a result of the sale. The princess was a pretty quick learner, and very quickly became a trusted expert in castle buying and selling in the far away land. Then, one day, a terrible darkness fell across the land. Suddenly, the castles were not selling quickly, or for as much coin! Suddenly the nice people were cranky! They didn’t like what the princess would show them! Some sounded distinctly like grumbling dragons when they spoke to her after reviewing numbers and hard evidence that the castle market was slowing dramatically. Many wanted to send her to the dungeon. Others just tossed her off the highest turret. She often landed in the moat and her princess frocks would be soiled. Read more
Things to do in Cincinnati – June
Written by Jennifer Cox on May 30, 2009
Cincinnati Ahead of National Market in Finding a Bottom
Written by Jennifer Cox on May 27, 2009
Sometimes it is good to be ahead of a bad curve. The good news is the Cincinnati area is ahead of the national averages in returning to historical price ranges (see our earlier post).
We took the S&P/Case Shiller Home price index from 1987 to 2009 and adjusted it for inflation. You will notice that before the bubble, home prices were in a defined historic range. The housing bubble that began around 1999 blew this historic price range away. Read more
The Invisible Deck and the “Unfinished” Finished Basement
Written by Jennifer Cox on May 24, 2009
While we are at it, let’s imagine a pool in the yard, because this beautiful, private cull de sac lot is perfect for a pool! If we squint, we can imagine the gleaming hardwood vs. the beat up, 50 year old floors that haven’t been tended to since the home was built. There’s no dishwasher here, BUT you could put a dishwasher in. Don’t see a garage? No problem! There’s plenty of room to build a detached garage on the property. Is there a theme to this article? Absolutely.
You Must Sell What You Have. Don’t Try to Sell Your Vision Read more
Cincinnati’s Luxury Home Market- What Happened? Do I Care?
Written by Jennifer Cox on May 19, 2009
Go ahead. Admit it. You like to peek in the windows. It’s why each year Homearama draws a crowd. It’s why Robin Leach hosted Lifestyle’s of the Rich & Famous, prompting MTV to run “Cribs”. It’s why we flip through the internet photos of $1,000,000 plus homes online that we will certainly never occupy. It’s just fun and interesting to view the interior of luxury homes. To dream. To imagine. To steal decorating ideas for our more modest abode. Did you know that your Harvard educated brother –in-law and his physician wife will have a more difficult time obtaining a loan for their $1.5 million dream home, than you will for your lovely Polo Fields or Cherry Blossom move-up home? Tis’ true! Read more
Serious Sellers Satisfaction Package!
Written by Jennifer Cox on April 27, 2009
The Real Cincy Group with RE/MAX Unlimited Introduces the “Serious Sellers” Satisfaction Package!
Are you ready to Get Serious and get your home SOLD in 2009?
Great! ….Here’s How! Read more
Columbia-Tusculum – Painted Ladies From the Steamboat Era
Written by Jennifer Cox on April 20, 2009
Columbia-Tusculum, one of Cincinnati’s oldest neighborhoods, was once a steamboat manufacturing community, and the graceful old buildings and homes hint at the rich heritage of the area. In fact, the first school in Hamilton County, built in 1790, is located here. Read more
Eastgate and Union Township – Clermont County Homes
Written by Jennifer Cox on April 5, 2009
In the 1980’s, Clermont County, located to the east of Hamilton County, was the fastest growing county in the State of Ohio. The changes have been fascinating to watch. With Eastgate Mall as the anchor, commercial and restaurant development just took off from there. Read more
The Flavor of Cincinnati Trivia Sweepstakes – Gold Star Chili
Written by Jennifer Cox on April 1, 2009
Who says Cincinnati isn’t a fun place to live? The good folks at Gold Star Chili recently contacted me and asked if I wouldn’t mind telling you about their current summer sweepstakes, “The Flavor of Cincinnati” Trivia Sweepstakes. Sounds like it might be a good contest! Read on for more scoop!
