Real Estate

November 20, 2024
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Is Wall Street Really Buying All the Homes?

Is Wall Street Really Buying All the Homes? Source:  Keeping Current Matters Let’s be real – buying a home right now is tough. You’re scrolling through listings, rushing to open houses, and maybe even losing out to more competitive offers. Somewhere along the way, […]
September 26, 2024
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Mortgage Rates

Mortgage interest rates are in the news again! Pundits are predicting more home sales as buyers have more leverage to purchase.  That might be true in some areas but in most cases home inventory remains low.  What is happening is […]
August 31, 2024
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National and Local Home Sales for July 2024

Home sales nationally during July 2024: July 2024 brought 3.95 million in sales, a median sales price of $422,600, and 4.0 months of inventory. The median sales price is up 4.2% year-over-year, and inventory was up 0.7 months from July […]
July 31, 2024
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Home Prices Are Moderating

Resource:  Keeping Current Matters During the pandemic, home prices soared due to high demand coupled with low inventory and mortgage rates. But that rapid appreciation couldn’t last forever. Search Now, data confirms prices are still rising, just more moderately. This […]
June 24, 2024
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Are Mortgage Rates Still To High?

Are mortgage rates too high? On average mortgage interest rates decreased slightly last week compared to the prior week. Rates are up from the same time the previous year hitting just below 7%.  Still hovering above what most buyers want. […]
April 29, 2024
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Last Look at Official Local and National Home Sales for March 2024

The MLS of the Realtor Alliance of Greater Cincinnati released their official numbers for March real estate sales. The chart covers all 61 counties and all types of property: Compare to report covering local sales numbers for single-family homes. Search […]
March 21, 2024
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The Impact of Community Amenities on Property Values

The Impact of Community Amenities on Property Values Guest Author:  Catherine A. Palmer When exploring the relationship between neighborhood features and the value of homes, one key element emerges the impact of community amenities on property values. This concept isn’t […]
January 2, 2024
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Eco-Friendly Living in Cincinnati: Tips for Sustainable Home Ownership 

Eco-Friendly Living in Cincinnati: Tips for Sustainable Home Ownership  Guest Author:  Olivia Bennett Sustainable home ownership has become a critical aspect of modern living as more people recognize the importance of reducing their environmental footprint and embracing eco-friendly practices. Sustainable […]
December 10, 2023
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Green Spaces in Cincinnati and How Parks Affect Property Values

Green Spaces in Cincinnati and How Parks Affect Property Values Snuggled along the Ohio River, Cincinnati’s landscape is dotted with lush green spaces. It offers its residents a refreshing escape from the bustling city life. These green spaces in Cincinnati […]