Cincinnati Housing Stats for the Last 9 Years
Written by Jennifer Cox on January 4, 2010
New Numbers for a New Year!
Hello all! It’s been crazy- busy at our home, and I’m sure at yours too. I hate to be a cliché and write about looking back, and looking forward, but hey, it’s January of a new year. What can I say? Read more
Greater Cincinnati Luxury Market Update – Multiple Listing Service Stats
Written by Jennifer Cox on November 19, 2009
Stalled Luxury Home Sales
A few months ago I gave you information about the upscale housing market in the Greater Cincinnati area. Those areas included Butler, Warren, Hamilton and Clermont counties. We discussed the Jumbo Mortgage Market, and how tight control on the interest rates for the luxury home market may be slowing the housing market, at the “grass roots” level.
I just put together an update with closed sales stats through November 15, 2009. I thought you might like an update. Read more
One More Good Reason to Inspect Before You List – Your Buyer’s Timely Loan Approval
Written by Jennifer Cox on November 4, 2009
More Mortgage Changes!
Having just missed Halloween, I may be a little late to try to scare you with a horror story or two. But hey! There’s never a moment when a good story to shake things up isn’t welcome. Today, I wanted to share a potential trend that a few of us have experienced in the “wonderful world of real estate”: the lenders becoming involved in the home inspection negotiation process. If that doesn’t scare the living daylights out of you, maybe it should. 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!
Things to do in Cincinnati – April
Written by Jennifer Cox on April 1, 2009
Spring has arrived! These pics are from my yard and neighborhood. It’s just beautiful up and down the street. Flowers coming alive. Gardens being tended to. The wonderful smell of mulch! The “aggressive” yard guys in the community have already pulled out the lawn mower! We aren’t quite ready for that at our house, but it is just a matter of time. So, in between thinking about what to plant this year, getting the mower ready so you aren’t the last guy in the neighborhood to do something about the lawn, let’s find something fun to do. Even adamant gardeners need a night out! Read more
What to Expect at Your Home Inspection – Part Two
Written by Jennifer Cox on March 13, 2009
One of the most important elements of the Cincinnati home buying experience, and perhaps the most stress inducing portion of the process, is the home inspection. In Part One of this series, I shared with you this thought: Just because the inspector wrote down a “problem”, that doesn’t make it so. Some “problems” are nothing more than items that can be fixed with a screw driver or by pushing the re-set button on the GFCI outlet. An inspection report that lists 5 or 6 of these types of “problems” nearly inevitably causes a nervous home buyer to doubt his purchase decision. Look objectively at the report. Dirty gas fireplaces can be easily cleaned by a homeowner. Smoke detectors can be installed after you move in. Wobbly banisters serve no real threat to your health. Just get out the screwdriver. Read more
What to Expect at Your Home Inspection – Part One
Written by Jennifer Cox on March 12, 2009
By this point, everyone agrees that a home inspection is a necessary part of the home buying and selling process in Cincinnati. I still firmly believe that before any one puts their home on the market they should invest in a home inspection, make the necessary repairs or collect estimates. There is just no argument. This will save the home seller money. I don’t understand why an individual homeowner believes he or she is immune from that phenomenon….but I’ll go on about that another day. As the majority of sellers are unwilling to jump on the bandwagon and put their home in order before selling, as a home buyer in Cincinnati, you might as well anticipate obtaining your own home inspection. There are so many misunderstandings about the scope of the home inspector’s practice, I thought I would share a horror story or two, (yes, all true) and put out a few ideas for discussion. Read more
1st Time Home Buyers of Cincinnati Real Estate -This is for you!
Written by Jennifer Cox on February 20, 2009
With all attention on the passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, or more widely known as the Stimulus Package, prospective home buyers may be wondering how this will impact the First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit that was created in July 2008. With the recent revisions, the federal government has maintained a huge incentive for first time buyers to take advantage of lower home prices, historically low interest rates, and an all-important tax credit! Read more
Cincinnati Real Estate Reality Check- 2008 Market Stats and Information
Written by Jennifer Cox on January 27, 2009
I flipped over to the Greater Cincinnati MLS, to check out the new listings. I like to see who was lucky enough to go under contract, and see if any homes that my buyers are interested in have reduced in price. On the home page, I found some great information that I wanted to share with you. If you are one of those guys that likes facts and figures, you might enjoy looking at these stats. Read more
