Real Estate Tips and Trends

October 10, 2023
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The Return of Normal Seasonality for Home Price Appreciation

The Return of Normal Seasonality for Home Price Appreciation If you’re thinking of making a move, one of the biggest questions you have right now is probably: what’s happening with home prices? Despite what you may be hearing in the news, nationally, home prices […]
October 6, 2023
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How to Negotiate the Best Deal for Your Home

How to Negotiate the Best Deal for Your Home Guest Author: Braxton Rutherford If you want to secure or sell a home at the best possible price, you need to approach the purchase right. So, let’s go over how to […]
October 2, 2023
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Is It Time For Roof Check?

The summer heat is finally fading and before cold weather hits remember it’s time for a roof check! How often you check the roof can depend on several factors, including the age of the roof, the type of roofing material […]
September 27, 2023
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Are Finished Basements Worth the Cost?

Do finished basements really add value?   Yes, finished basements can add value to a home.  But don’t expect a dollar-for-dollar return on any investments you make in your home. Other things factor into the increased value based on varying […]
September 22, 2023
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New City, New Narrative: Creating Your Own Story

Image via Pexels Guest Author:  Jim Vogel New City, New Narrative: Creating Your Story After a Low Point Moving to a new city can be both exciting and challenging, especially when you’re doing it after experiencing a low point in […]
September 13, 2023
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Be Prepared!

We’ve been lucky this year! So far-“knock on wood” we’ve escaped severe weather this year.  Other parts of the country haven’t been as lucky. No shaking flashlights with dead batteries or trying to manually lift automatic garage doors in the […]
July 24, 2023
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The Starter Home vs. Forever Home Debate

Image via Pixabay Guest Author:  Jim Vogel The Starter Home vs. Forever Home Debate Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions you will make in your life. It is important to consider all of the pros and cons […]
July 20, 2023
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Tips to Keeps Trees Healthy in Hot Weather

Here are some tips on how to take care of trees during the  hot summer in Cincinnati, Ohio: Water your trees regularly. During hot, dry weather, trees need more water. Water deeply, so that the water reaches the roots. You […]
June 19, 2023
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Are Housing Prices Going Up or Down?

Are Home Prices Going Up or Down? That Depends… Media coverage about what’s happening with home prices can be confusing. A large part of that is due to the type of data being used and what they’re choosing to draw […]