Real Estate

November 25, 2019
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Selling During the Holidays? Less is Best!

Your home or condo is for sale during this holiday season, here are some tips and things to consider when decorating for the holidays. Less is Best Over the years most people accumulate a variety of Christmas/holiday decorations- but if […]
November 22, 2019
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Cincinnati October Home Sales Report

Cincinnati October home sales report. The median sale price rose +4.6% comparing October 2018 to October 2019 and down – 3.7% from last month. Prices The number of new listings decreased by – 5.9% from last month.  And down –6.4% compared […]
November 20, 2019
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The Advantage of Buyer’s Remorse

Too few homes for sale and buyers making impulse bids leads to a disease called “buyer’s remorse”. Usually, desperate buyers don’t have time to really look and think about a new listing that hits the market.  Even the most motivated […]
November 14, 2019
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Valuable Home Improvement Projects

My daughter is in the middle of gutting a kitchen.  Calls home included questions about the resale value of spending lots of money on upgrades. The 2019 Remodeling Impact Report from the National Association of Realtors ® reviews whether the interior […]
November 12, 2019
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VA Loans by the Numbers

A followup to Veterans Day: Search
November 4, 2019
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A Look At October Home Sales In Cincinnati

The first look at October single-family home sales 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. Search October […]
November 1, 2019
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How to Decide Whether to Sell, Rent, or Gift Your Home Before Moving to Assisted Living

Photo Credit: Rawpixel Guest Post: Andrea Needham How to Decide Whether to Sell, Rent, or Gift Your Home Before Moving to Assisted Living. Admitting you need help as a senior can be hard enough without having to worry about your […]
October 28, 2019
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Are Homes Selling Quickly?

Yes, homes are selling quickly! According to Keeping Current Matters: Some Highlights: The National Association of REALTORS® surveyed its members for the release of their Confidence Index. The REALTORS® Confidence Index is a key indicator of housing market strength based on a monthly survey […]
October 25, 2019
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Home Improvement Projects Worth the Money

The National Association of Realtors released a detailed report on home improvement projects worth the money. Homeowners are constantly remodeling, redesigning, and changing their home for a variety of reasons. This report ( long but worth the reading time) takes […]