No I’m not selling sandwiches….but I am answering your requests for information about affordable housing in Cincinnati, Mason, Fairfield and Lakota School Districts.

So here we go- at least 5 single family homes or condos (or more) in a variety of areas.

A search of the Greater Cincinnati Multiple Listing Service for homes/condos with a List Price between $100,000- $110,000.

If you want a list of all the properties available within this price range- send me an email.

Starting off in the Cincinnati Public School District with 150 properties available- take a peek at:  Enslin St, Ledgewood, Glencross, Wm H Taft, Sunnybrook, Ardmore, Corvallis, Glenorchard, Vinewood or Brotherton (140 more available -just ask)

Homes or condos in the Fairfield School District:  High Ridge Ct, Walter, Tylersville, Sherry, Boehm, Vassar Ct

Looking in the Lakota School District: Kenneth, Spring Valley, Colegate Way, Granby Way, Columbia Cir.

And last, but not least homes/condos in the Mason School District:  Holly Ln, Sherman Ter, Fernshire, East Circle, Amber Ct, Terry Ct.

If you would rather look at properties the “old fashioned way” let me make the appointments and get you inside. 

There are over 16,000 single family homes and condominiums listed for sale in the Greater Cincinnati Multiple Listing Service- I am sure I can find the right house at the right price for you!

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Once again Jungle Jims is catapulting Fairfield Ohio into the spotlight!

This time the store is featured on The Travel Channel’s Extreme Superstores — Wednesday, July 23 and August 21, at 9 p.m. ET.

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This morning we loaded the bikes and “drove” over to the Little Miami Scenic Trail or as we call it -the Loveland bike trail.  As luck would have it the slightly overcast sky kept the heat down for awhile and we enjoyed our time on the trail.

Since my husband bikes often, I am left to my own devices to kill time between the end of my shorter (more sensible) and his much longer (macho) ride.

There are lessons to be learned even when you know how to ride a bike!

Lesson  #1

You do not always have to wear “biking clothes”.  A helmet is essential, but the riders I passed this morning were a testament to basic bike riding…shorts, tops and shoes.

Well dressed riders….

Lesson #2

At camp sites, bordering the trail, families were making breakfast and starting to gather up their belongings.   I could hear the voices of kids who wanted to wade into the river- waiting for some adult to join them.   Sometimes it’s great to just enjoy a day- no particular destination- just the fun of being outside.

Heading toward Morrow….

Lesson #3

No matter how steady you think you’re pedaling and balance might be- taking pictures while riding a bike often ends up with blurry photos.

Lesson #4

Always make sure you stop somewhere and relax.  My favorite place to stop is in Morrow at Miranda’s Old Time Ice Cream Shop.  The scoops are huge, the staff is always pleasant and we often end up talking to very interesting people from all over- also enjoying a scoop or two (or three) of ice cream.

Miranda’s Ice Cream

Hope you had a great weekend and hopefully,  sometime we may cross paths on the trail or in real estate.

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First time home buyers looking at homes in Liberty Township wanted to know if they were making a good investment.

Fair question- unfortunately there isn’t a straight forward answer.

If the only reason for purchasing property is to sell it for a monetary gain- there are no guarantees.

Buyers need to step back and take a balanced approach to purchasing property. 

Learn to think like a gymnast approaching a balance beam. 

Everything has to be in balance or the results can be disastrous.  If you thinking about jumping into the housing market ask yourself the following:

• If you are purchasing (rather than renting) because you want a fixed payment (knowing that property taxes/condo fees are not fixed)
• Tax deductions- you have looked at the mortgage interest deduction and will come out ahead with a mortgage vs rent payments
• You aren’t terrified of home maintenance- or can afford to pay to have needed repairs completed
• You are ready to call someplace “home” and need more space
• Knowing that if you purchased today and then sold the property in 3 or 4 years and broke even financially- you  would still feel like it was a good investment?

If you answered yes to all of the questions- then you are probably ready to consider buying real estate.  However, if you have been watching late night infomercials touting how smart investors are making a gazillion dollars in today’s market and you are positive that you are the next one to strike it rich- maybe you should delay buying.

Buyers using a balanced approach, taking one step at a time on the real estate balance beam, usually end up winners.

Whether you are a first time buyer or move up buyer - once you have decided that buying property makes sense for you-take smooth even steps across the
real estate balance beam.

Questions -or if you need a “coach” call or email.

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