Informational
Jungle Jim’s International Market in Eastgate
May 7th, 2012 categories: Informational
Recently I had the opportunity to sneak a peek inside the new Jungle Jim’s which will open in Eastgate later this year.
All I can say is WOW!
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It’s Almost Time for “Girls on the Run”
May 3rd, 2012 categories: Informational
The best way to enjoy the busy downtown Cincinnati skyline is to walk/run along the stadiums, across the river and back again and a great way to do it is with friends on May 12th.
A wonderful program “Girls on the Run” is celebrating on Saturday May 12th, 10am at with the Spring 5k Run/Walk at Sawyer Point. Girls on the Run is an unique program which focuses on instilling healthy lifestyles and self- esteem initiatives for girls during their preteens.
The program which started in 2005 with just 12 girls now serves over 1900 girls annually and the local chapter is part of an international organization which encourages positive image through spring and fall programs that incorporates lesson plans and physical engagement. Locations for the program are available throughout the greater Cincinnati area.
Hope you can either attend and/or donate to make this event and the entire program a continued success. It’s programs like this one that enhance all the communities in greater Cincinnati making our city a great place to live.
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Tax Day USA
April 17th, 2012 categories: Informational
Just in case you forgot to file!
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Looking for New Home Construction Around Cincinnati?
March 23rd, 2012 categories: For Buyers, Informational
Built by Jack H Wieland Builders
A sure sign of spring is tulips and new construction appearing around greater Cincinnati.
In the “old days” prior to the housing slump, Cincinnati has a load of newly constructed spec homes for buyers to view and purchase. A “spec home” was built with no contract and the builder was hopeful that somebody would write a contract and close on it- allowing the builder to use that money to build another “spec home”. As the greater Cincinnati real estate market shrunk builders didn’t have enough cash or capital to continue building spec homes. Even the wildly successful Homearama and Citirama shows were scaled back. But now, new construction starts seem to be on the upswing and buyers now have a chance to buy a new home or condo and move in within a short time frame.
According to the Multiple Listing Service of Greater Cincinnati 949 newly built (or to be built) properties are listed for sale within the 4 county area. Listings are for 740 single family homes and 249 condos. Since January 0f 2012 69 new construction homes and 40 condos have sold/closed within our real estate market and as buyers begin to really get serious about buying-it’s safe to say more new construction will pop up wherever land is available for building.
Why would anybody buy or build a new home when there are so many resales available?
Well lots of people like the “scent and feel” of newly built. The ability to select paint and woodwork colors and stains, kitchen and bathroom cabinets and counter tops and types and colors of flooring appeals to lots of buyers. However along with the new comes the fun (if you enjoy this type of fun) of landscaping, hanging drapes/blinds, customizing closets and storage areas and more. Buyers of new construction need to understand that along with newly built unknown problems can occur. Most builders offer a guarantee but don’t expect any area builder to come out each week to repair nail pops or other minor issues. When moving into a new home it’s best to wait before doing expensive interior painting or papering. All new homes and condos need time to settle and there’s no point thinking that any new home- no matter what the price range- won’t have a few tweaks needed during the first year.
Need help finding the right home- I can help!
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Spring Forward Eastern Daylight Time in 2012
March 10th, 2012 categories: Cincinnati Ohio, Informational
Don’t forget to reset the clocks in your home, office and car tonight – it’s time to spring forward!
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