Buying and Selling
April 23, 2012
Sometimes owning a home can be a lot like owning a car. You take care of routine maintenance, keep it clean and maybe even update the interiors and/or exteriors and everything is humming along….then all hell breaks loose. And in […]
March 3, 2012
A commonly heard request from today’s home buyers in greater Cincinnati- it (“it” being a home or a condo) must have granite counter tops, 3 car garage, wooded lot and at least 4 bedrooms and not cost more than $250,000. […]
August 2, 2011
It was true 2 years ago and even today more and more sellers in the greater Cincinnati area aren’t receiving checks when they close on the sale! It’s referred to as a “dry closing” because funds aren’t handed out at […]
July 6, 2011
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
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
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
(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
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
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 […]