Real Estate

June 1, 2020

First Look at May’s Real Estate Sales

The first peek at Cincinnati single-family home sales during May. May single-family home sales were 1,516, down -30.0% from 2,368 in May of 2019 and – 10.2% lower than .  Again, May 2020 sales were at their lowest level compared […]
May 29, 2020

The Ideal Home

What is your ideal home? Porch.com was kind enough to allow a full reprint of a fun article comparing what people want in their homes.  I can tell you that most Americans wouldn’t survive with the tiny closets found around […]
May 27, 2020

Cincinnati Real Estate Numbers for Last 7 Days

Weekly stats for real estate activity in Greater Cincinnati. The numbers for the past week:   Previous week:   Seesaw numbers with fewer listings and more closings.   Looking to move or questions about local market conditions-Contact
May 26, 2020

Open Houses Allowed Again

A light on the horizon Realtors® can hold Open Houses again. During Ohio’s “Shelter-in-place”  order open houses weren’t allowed.  A few builders held “self-guided” opens through models and spec homes.  But for the majority of sellers- real-live Open Houses weren’t […]
May 20, 2020

Did April Home Sales Drop in Cincinnati?

April single-family home sales in Greater  Cincinnati are miraculous! First the weekly report on real estate activity: April closings reflect sales from February and March.   Board of Relator Report As predicted last month the impact of social distancing and jobs […]
May 18, 2020

2020 Homeowner Wish List

2020 Homeowner Wish List Some Highlights In a recent study by Realtor.com, homeowners noted some of the main things they would change about their homes to make them more livable. Not surprisingly, more space, an updated kitchen, and a home […]
May 11, 2020

Monthly Real Estate Market Report

The monthly real estate market report according to Keeping Current Matters. The reports covering unemployment, loss of life, and the pros and cons of social distancing encompass our daily lives.  Once a month KCM hosts a monthly broadcast detailing the […]
May 6, 2020

Are Cincinnati Buyers House Hunting?

Are homebuyers venturing out to look at homes and condos in Greater Cincinnati during the “shelter-in-place”? The chart shows how the number of showings requested for home buyers. Ohio’s official “shelter-in-place” order went into effect on March 23rd.  But if […]
May 4, 2020

How to Test-Drive a Neighborhood

How to Test-Drive a Neighborhood While Sheltering in Place. Virtual showings, online contracts, and touchless closings are part of today’s real estate jargon. Keeping Current Matters provides useful information for buyers looking to get more information before making an offer, […]