10 Buyer Traps & Trips – 10 Ways to Avoid Them
Written by Jennifer Cox on November 17, 2008
Of all the major purchases that we make in our life time, buying our homes, especially our first home, is an emotional decision. True for even for the most analytical among us. Major purchases require doing a little homework and getting prepared. The more you know, the less emotional about the purchase you will be. The more you know, and the less emotion going into your decision, the more comfortable you will be in your final decision. Decision making, calm and confident, will greatly enhance your home buying experience. Read more
Are You Suffering from “Not My House” Syndrome?
Written by Jennifer Cox on November 5, 2008
“Too much time on her hands” “Needs to get a life” “Nostradamus of Real Estate” “Real Estate Genius”
Ok, the first two are definitely correct. I just like the last two. Anyway, I tried to tell ya’. Home prices are coming down. Still. Read more
Home Inspection Prior to Listing
Written by Jennifer Cox on October 1, 2008
Listing and selling your home can be a very emotional decision. It’s your largest investment, the home where you raised your children full of fond memories. The full grown fruit trees were nurtured from saplings. There is the $30,000 updating investment, just completed. Then unexpectedly, the opportunity to move presents itself. Read more
To Determine a Home’s Value, Scoot Away from the Keyboard & Just ask Your Realtor
Written by Jennifer Cox on October 1, 2008
The popularity of zillow.com and other home valuation web sites, including auditor’s sites and realtor.com, has raised a new issue of what data is reliable when determining a home’s market value. 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
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 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
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
