The “Buyer’s Market” Pricing Conundrum
Written by Randy Hibbard on March 5, 2009
Pricing is a vexing issue for both sellers and potential buyers in this so called buyer’s market. One reason say “so called” is that there are many homes artificially inflating the number of homes on the market. They are not priced realistically and simply will not sell, at least not any time soon. The sellers are either unable or unwilling to grasp the reality of the current market or think it magically doesn’t apply to them. Their homes may as well not even be on the market because, in essence, they aren’t. They are wasting their own and other people’s time. Similarly, buyers who are trying to “steal” well priced homes by making insulting offers also are not actual buyers. They are time (as well as gas) wasters. Read more
Fort Thomas, KY – Civil War History, Award Winning Schools
Written by Randy Hibbard on October 12, 2008
I had the privilege of calling Ft Thomas, Kentucky home for 5 years. Located in the northeastern corner of Campbell County, Ft. Thomas is known as “The City of Beautiful Homes”. This family friendly community offers tree-lined streets, cul-de-sac living, and several parks to enjoy. Fortunate homeowners enjoy enviable views of the Ohio River or city views. Read more
Cincinnati Real Estate Market – Is It Good or Bad?
Written by Randy Hibbard on June 3, 2008
How is the Cincinnati Real Estate market? This is a complicated question – but for the most part it depends on who you are.
Life is good for first time home buyers who have good credit and a down payment.First time home buyers now represent about 46% of new and existing homes buyers according to HouseHunt’s “Current Market Conditions” random survey of member agents. Read more
Are We At Market Bottom – Part 3
Written by Randy Hibbard on May 19, 2008
The Wall Street Journal has now weighed in with an opinion column “The Housing Crisis Is Over”. In and opinion written by Cyril Moulle-Berteaus, The Journal says “yes, the housing market is bottoming right now”. The writer makes a key point Read more
Are We At Market Bottom – Part 2
Written by Randy Hibbard on May 14, 2008
There are additional signs that indicate we may be near a market bottom. In my previous post I talked about properly priced homes selling quickly. I have been seeing homes sell very quickly at around Read more
Top Home Inspection Problems In Cincinnati
Written by Randy Hibbard on May 14, 2008
I believe every buyer should have their new home inspected by a qualified home inspector before closing. Not only will a good home inspector be able Read more
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
