Buyers beware! Some sellers don’t want you to spend much time looking at their property!

If you live in West Chester, Cincinnati, Fairfield or anywhere in the area and your home is currently on the market this summer- keep the air conditioning running.

Many sellers are allowing the temperature in their homes to rise to uncomfortable levels.  As southeastern Ohio’s weather heats up and buyers are running in and out of properties- a hot house is a quick turn off!

No matter how cute your house or condo may be- nobody enjoys gasping for breath or, do I dare say “sweating” as they walk through the property.

Keep buyers comfortable to ensure they really take the time to “fall in love” with your house or condo.

Need more easy ways to prep your property prior to listing- call or email.

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Fact: Foreclosure news dominates today’s headlines.

Fact: According to reports the majority of American households are on the brink of losing their homes.

Reality: While many homeowners have either lost their homes or are in jeopardy of losing their home, the vast majority of property owners are in good shape.

Recently Dennis Kneale, CNBC Commentator, had a great segment highlighting the extent of the problem. His simple, straight forward explanation with actual numbers about foreclosure is an eye opener for most of us. Click here for the video -take a few minutes to get an comprehensive understanding about foreclosures.
If you need more information about Short Sales, Foreclosures or the current real estate market- call or email me.

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What do the numbers 28, 263 and 1,000,000 have in common?

Well if you are shopping for a condo or single family home in the greater Cincinnati area-there are 28 condos and 263 single family homes currently listed for $1,000,000 or more.

The highest list prices-for a home in Indian Hill $6,580,000 (1127019) and  a condo in Walnut Hills listed for $2,950,000 (1098158).

If you are thinking about selling your home- do you have enough concrete data to price your property for a quick sale?

A quick review of the Multiple Listing Service of Greater Cincinnati (MLS) to find the highest priced listings in random areas throughout our market:

Data from Greater Cincinnati Multiple Listing Service

Whether you are trying to sell the most expensive home on the block -or just the normal everyday type of home, the article in today’s Wall Street Journal suggests seven things every seller should know. 

Just remember- on a daily basis, homes and condos are selling throughout our area.

Take a few moments get a subscription and receive market updates as soon as they are available.If you need help or advice from a full-time professional realtor -call or email. 

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Boating on the Ohio River is similar to house hunting………

From a distance and on the camera’s LCD screen everything looked great.

But upon closer inspection, the pictures were a little hazy and sometimes not quite centered……often the same thing happens when buyers look at 15 homes in day.  It is easy to confuse the memory and the reality. 

Most home buyers need a skilled navigator to keep things on course and in clear focus.

If you need help to cut through the haze and maze of home buying, call or send an email.

Have a great weekend!

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Data from Greater Cincinnati Multiple Listing Service

Property in the Mason School District continues to sell!

The average list and pending price for single family homes rose slightly, while the average list and pending price for condos declined.

In Mason Ohio during the last 6 weeks approximately 144 single family homes were sold/closed.  An estimated 28 condos sold/closed within the same time frame.

In today’s different market  many mortgage companies are requiring more money down- and pending sales may fall apart because the buyer doesn’t have additional funds.

The number of real estate closings in Mason reflects strong buyers.

Still unsure about the real estate market- call 513-300-4090 or email for easy to understand information on market trends.

Related Articles:  2nd Qtr Home Sales;  June Lakota School District Stats; June Fairfield School District Stats

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