Real Estate Tips and Trends

August 7, 2019
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Sneak Peek at Cincinnati’s July Home Sales

A sneak peek the unofficial numbers for July single-family homes in greater Cincinnati. Official numbers aren’t released until the 3rd week of each month.  However, this first look shows prices holding steady and a dwindling number of homes for sale. […]
July 15, 2019
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Countdown To Moving Day

Let the countdown to moving day begin! Although it’s been more than 5 years since we moved the memory and the mess are embedded in my mind. Everybody is different.  Some of us like run out the clock and push […]
July 12, 2019
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Student Debt and Mortgage Down Payments

Prepping for a Mortgage Down Payment with Student Loan Debt Homeownership is a foundational aspect of the American dream, but today, many college graduates find themselves struggling to graduate on to owning a home. All too often, millennials and young […]
June 28, 2019
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5 Major Pet Peeves

The 5 major real estate pet peeves don’t have any connections to buyers and sellers. Most pet owners make a real effort to contain, remove or subdue unruly pets during showings.  However, every once in awhile pet-related issues cause havoc […]
June 26, 2019
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Preparing For The Worst

Many Cincinnati homeowners are finding themselves underwater in more ways than just flooding. Preparing for the worst is becoming more proactive documenting all the “stuff” you have inside your home.  If you were faced with a disaster would you be […]
June 12, 2019
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5 Home Upgrades to Make Before Selling

Home Upgrades to Make Before Selling No matter what your timeline is for selling your home-be it months down the line or in the weeks ahead-you’ll want to dedicate some time to make your home all that it can be […]
June 3, 2019

The Impact of Staging Your Home Has on Your Sale Price

Have ever wondered if staging impacts the sale of your home? Keeping Current Matters makes it very clear how staging impacts the bottom line of your real estate sale: The Impact Staging Your Home Has On Your Sale Price Some […]
May 28, 2019
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Preparing A Home To Move

Preparing a Home to Move If you’re like most Americans, moving is a daunting prospect. Even if you remove the process of home buying itself, the idea of packing up everything you own and sending it to an unfamiliar house […]
May 17, 2019
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4 Essential Cleaning Tips Every Pet Owner Should Know

4 Essential cleaning tips every pet owner should know Every pet owner knows that keeping your home clean and having pets can be a tricky combination. We’ve all visited those homes that have a nasty pet smell or pet hair […]