Is Your Real Estate Ready for Autumn?
October 19th, 2008 Categories: Cincinnati, Ohio, Fairfield, Ohio, Real Estate News, West Chester, Ohio
The beautiful fall foliage is appearing everywhere….letting us know that cooler weather is on the way.
So is your real estate ready for fall?
No, I’m not talking about caulking, raking leaves and stacking wood.
If you are selling your home or condo- are the pictures in the Multiple Listing Service (and all the web sites) reflective of the season?
In today’s real estate market in Cincinnati, West Chester and Fairfield, many homes are on the market for an extended time period.
Pictures taken in May of your lush green grass and trees stick out like a sore thumb when buyers are shopping on the internet.
Or perhaps nobody has updated photos for a very long time.
As the seasons change, agents and sellers (FSBO’s) need to take a few moments to review pictures and update both interior or exterior pictures as needed. Quite often a new front exterior picture is taken- but the backyard and view from windows is still showing another season.
When cruising the internet for real estate, many buyers make up their minds in a matter of a few seconds….don’t lose your the opportunity to catch their attention.
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Fairfield’s Pumpkin Patch in the Park
October 17th, 2008 Categories: Fairfield Township, Fairfield, Ohio, Real Estate News
Fall is the time of year for hayrides, mazes and wandering through pumpkin patches.
This Saturday, Fairfield is hosting Pumpkin Patch in the Park at Harbin Park.
Enjoy the afternoon’s activities…..
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Can Joe Six Pack Obtain a Mortgage?
October 15th, 2008 Categories: Cincinnati, Ohio, Fairfield, Ohio, Real Estate Buying, Real Estate News, West Chester, Ohio
If you believe the media, there isn’t any mortgage money available anywhere!
According to the politicians and the news, the average citizen “Joe Six Pack” cannot get a mortgage to buy real estate in Cincinnati, West Chester or Fairfield….
Well that story is just plain false.
Qualified buyers are not experiencing any difficulties getting approved for a home loan.
So if you are thinking about buying a home or condo in the next 6 months- pick up the phone and call a reputable loan officer and start the loan approval process now.
A good loan officer will do a thorough credit review, and if it needs to be improved- offer you counseling on how to improve your FICO score.
Remember higher FICO scores mean better interest rates for you!
If you need the name of a good loan officer- call or email me.
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Fairfield/Fairfield Township Real Estate Update
October 9th, 2008 Categories: Fairfield Township, Fairfield, Ohio, Real Estate News
|
Fairfield School District |
Single Family |
Average Price |
Days on Market |
Condos |
Average Price |
Days on Market |
| Actives |
342 |
$203,255 |
111 |
112 |
$94,780 |
103 |
| Pendings |
57 |
$171,228 |
55 |
19 |
$74,664 |
105 |
| Closed (01/01/08-09/30/08) |
391 |
$166,661 |
77 |
82 |
$ 86,942 |
99 |
Data from Greater Cincinnati Multiple Listing Service
Small increase in sales prices bodes well for real estate in Fairfield and Fairfield Township.
45 single family homes and 11 condominiums closed in September and the sales price went up (just a few thousand dollars) for single family homes. Given all the drama in the market- a slight increase is a very welcomed signal.
However, pricing it right is should still be the target for sellers- because the number of active listings far out numbers active buyers in today’s real estate market.
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Related Articles: Mason September Stats; Fairfield/Fairfield Twp August Stats
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Have You Watered Your Foundation Lately?
September 23rd, 2008 Categories: Fairfield, Ohio, Liberty Township, Ohio, Real Estate News
Homeowners beware!
This summer, while not as dry as last summer, is starting to cause foundation problems for some homeowners.
To keep your house from shifting/settling- take some time to “water the foundation” during the next few weeks.
Nothing complicated. If you are watering the your lawn aim the sprinkler to “water the foundation” at the same time.
Currently in the Cincinnati area we are experiencing lower than normal rainfall for this time of the year. As the ground dries out it pulls away from the poured foundation. Once the foundation has some space- it may shift- causing anything from minor foundation cracks and sticking doors….to major foundation issues and cracked basement floors.
Homeowners usually don’t notice the problem until water comes through the basement walls or floor and/or windows and doors cannot be opened or closed.
So the next time you water your grass- aim the water at your house and help stabilize your foundation.
If you still have questions or comments-call or email.
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