Real Estate Tips and Trends

December 22, 2014
Cincinnati Outdooors

The Best Neighborhoods in Cincinnati for Outdoorsy People

Ohio is full of beautiful outdoor areas for hunting and fishing, including state parks with lakes, trails, and archery ranges. Hunters, trappers, and fishermen come from all over the state and from out-of-state for the chance to bring home white-tail […]
December 11, 2014

4 Themes For Modern Christmas Decor

Once the holiday season rolls around, it is time to break out the decorations, put up the tree and decorate your house. It is a lot of work to set everything up year after year, and may be tired of […]
November 17, 2014
3 Ways to Keep Your Yard & Garden Healthy While you may think your home and yard are separate and do not impact one another, this isn’t always the case. There are different ways you may actually be doing damage to your landscaping or garden because of the things that happen inside of your home. If you take pride in your lawn or garden, be aware of what is going on in both your yard and your home. Water & Chemical Problems If you wash your floors, you may go outside and dump the bucket of dirty water out into the backyard. But what are those chemicals going to do to your yard? Floor cleaning products often contain ammonia and while ammonia is found naturally in plants, once it is diluted with water, it changes form and can actually do more harm than good. Household ammonia will discolor your plants, burn the roots and eventually kill them.

4 Ways to Keep Your Yard and Garden Healthy

Yes I know it’s cold outside and there’s a chance you have snow on the grass.  What better time to think ahead to warmer weather….. While you may think your home and yard are separate and do not impact one […]
November 5, 2014

Chimney Safety

Some articles are worth repeating and during this time of the year- chimney safety should be on your check list: The other day I walked into the garage to toss stuff into the Rumpke bin and I smelled smoke.  First […]
October 20, 2014
Cincinnati Window Treatments

Window Treatments That Are Stylish and Functional

Covering your windows may not seem like the most exciting decision in your home decor, but when you consider their impact on the room temperature during the four seasons enjoyed here in Cincinnati and how they pull a room together, […]
September 29, 2014
Greater Cincinnati Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Show

Greater Cincinnati Kitchen, Bath and Remodeling Show

It’s time to pull out remodeling plans and head over to the 27th annual Greater Cincinnati Kitchen, Bath & Remodeling Show The show runs from October 3-5 at Duke Energy Convention Center and as usual, features tons (130) exhibitors as […]
September 12, 2014
apple orchards

Apple Orchards Near Cincinnati

The arrival of cooler weather in Cincinnati seems to push us out the door searching for apple orchards.  Fortunately home grown apples are available and locations are located around greater Cincinnati.  Looking for something to do this weekend -think about […]
August 26, 2014
Real estate agent at work

Realtors: Tips for Keeping Your Properties Pest Free

If there’s one thing that will keep a property from selling, it’s the obvious infestation of pests. A home with a pest problem won’t pass an inspection, and any sign of bugs will have potential buyers running in the opposite […]
August 11, 2014

How to Prepare for Your Home Closing: A Checklist

Closing is the point during the home-buying process when the title is transferred to the buyer and the final payment is transferred to the seller. From looking at real estate to arranging financing to negotiating the final price, you’ll work […]