Real Estate

July 24, 2018

Lack of Listings a drag on the Real Estate Market

Lack of Listings Slowing Down the Market The Greater Cincinnati area is not the only area impacted by too many buyers and too few homes for sale. According to Keeping Current Matters: As the real estate market continues to move […]
July 23, 2018
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Median Home Prices Rising in Greater Cincinnati

Median home prices continue to rise in greater Cincinnati. Nationally and locally we’ve seen the average sale price for single-family homes escalating. The 4 county area (Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, and Warren) experience month over month increases as the number of […]
July 20, 2018
Cincinnati real estate market trends

Cincinnati Real Estate Market Trends for June

Cincinnati real estate market trends through the end of June. Home sales continue to outpace the number of new listings which continues to drive up sale prices in some areas. Comparing the average sale price for single-family homes during the […]
July 18, 2018
15 bug killing plants

15 Plants That Repel Mosquitoes

The most hated sound of summer is mosquitoes circling your head looking for a target.  Jessica Santos wrote a great article about 15 Plants That Repel Mosquitoes and is sharing her insights below. Warmer weather brings backyard barbecues, beach days and […]
July 16, 2018
Cincinnati Social Media

Using Social Media May Cost Buyers and Sellers

Shocked buyers and sellers are feeling the effects of social media and not in a positive way. Today’s social need to share everything can backfire in the real estate market.  Estastic buyers gushing about finding the perfect home.  Not only do […]
July 13, 2018

How Long Do Most Families Live in a House?

Did you ever wonder how long do most families live in a house? The National Association of Realtors (NAR) keeps historical data on many aspects of homeownership. One of their data points, which has changed dramatically, is the median tenure of a family in […]
July 11, 2018
Ticking clock on real estate contracts

Tick Tock

Tick Tock!  In the hot Cincinnati housing market buyers are running out of time and losing. What do buyers do when they get a signed contract?  Most celebrate, calling family and friends announcing victory.  But the celebration may be shortlived […]
July 9, 2018
Market Trends for Mason School District

Mason Real Estate Update

  The first half of 2018 home sales in two areas in the Mason City School District continue to grow.  Updates for Mason and Deerfield Twp Ohio.   The chart below is based on MLS data for any single family home located within […]
July 5, 2018
property taxes in ohio

Understanding Property Taxes

Paying your Ohio property taxes at closing is one of the most confusing costs for sellers. The State of Ohio handles property tax payments in a unique (and universally confusing way).  Property taxes are paid in arrears.  Arrears means the most […]