Buying and Selling

July 6, 2011

What is a “Sudden Death” Contingency in Greater Cincinnati Real Estate?

Buying and selling real estate reminds me of working on a puzzle- trying to get every piece in the right place at the right time in order to complete the project. Contracts are vital piece of the real estate puzzle […]
March 11, 2011

Everything You Wanted to Know About VA and FHA Mortgages

  Well almost everything. Since more home buyers are struggling tofind home loans in Cincinnati many are opting for  FHA and VA loans and here a few key points to remember: FHA Termite inspection not required unless appraiser requires it Mortgage Insurance […]
January 28, 2011

3 Reason Why Buyers Need a Professional Home Inspection

There’s lots of  houses and condos available within the greater Cincinnati real estate market.  And as buyer’s try to bargain for the best deal, some of them are making a costly mistake by saving money and either skipping the home […]
June 29, 2009

How to Value Real Estate

(part 1 0f 2)   Are there 3 different ways to value real estate? When I started in the business (20+ years ago) there was a funny comic depicting how the seller, buyer and appraiser looked at properties. How the seller valued the […]
December 2, 2008

Are You Infected with First Time Home Buying Jitters?

  You seen the symptoms! Confusion, lists of requirements, constant cell phone calls to get opinions and a reluctance to commit to anything.  You’ve seen them driving up and down the street gazing at your real estate.  Fortunatley (or unfortunately) – […]
January 24, 2008

3 Things You Need to Know About Building a Home

Trying to make a major home buying decision?  Do you buy a used home or build a new home? You have been house hunting for awhile and the thought of moving into a “used home” is turning you off?  Your house hunting efforts […]
January 2, 2008

Why Empty Nesters Flocking to Paradise in Cincinnati, Ohio

There is a pleasant surprise for empty nesters (young and old) living in Greater Cincinnati, Ohio. A wide variety of newly built (or to be built) condos and single-family homes are available within the city limits.  According to articles published by […]