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February 27, 2026
Understanding Closing Costs Before You List or Buy Guest Author: Alex Carter Many buyers and sellers focus on price, yet final expenses often shape the real financial outcome. Understanding closing costs before you list or buy helps prevent stress when […]
February 16, 2026
7 Factors to Consider When Choosing A Home to Retire In Several years ago, we decided to move from a 2-story house to a ranch-style property. We weren’t in any hurry. Running up and down stairs wasn’t an issue. It […]
February 13, 2026
Article Source: Keeping Current Matters Inventory Is Making a Comeback in 2026 After a long stretch where buyers were competing for too few homes, inventory has made a comeback over the past year. And depending on where you live, that’s […]
February 9, 2026
The local Cincinnati real estate market is slowing down. Winter weather and holidays contribute to fewer sales. Every index measurement is ahead of last year. The number a seller should concentrate on is Median Days on Market, which is equal […]
February 6, 2026
Little Feet, Safe Retreat: Preparing Your Home For Grandkids (photo credit: Microsoft Stock Images) Source: Mendel Heating and Plumbing Welcoming grandchildren into your home brings energy, curiosity, and movement into every room. Homes designed for adults often overlook details that […]
February 2, 2026
Early numbers for January single-family home sales in Greater Cincinnati. Prices just keep going up when compared to January 2025! The overview below shows real estate activity for January 2026. You will see data comparisons between January and the previous […]
January 29, 2026
Why So Many Homeowners Are Downsizing Right Now Source: Keeping Current Matters For a growing number of homeowners, retirement isn’t some distant idea anymore. It’s starting to feel very real. According to Realtor.com and the Census, nearly 12,000 people will turn 65 every day […]
January 28, 2026
Why Storage and Layout Matter More Than Square Footage Guest Author: Alex Harper When people imagine their ideal home, size is often the first thing that comes to mind. More rooms, wider spaces, and extra square footage are commonly seen […]
January 25, 2026
Image: Freepik Guest Author: Erin Renyolds Home Maintenance Costs: What to Expect and How to Prepare Nobody warns you about this part. You close on the house, you celebrate, and you start moving in. You’re thinking furniture, window blinds, maybe […]