Real Estate

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 […]
June 25, 2018
keeping current matters fica score

You Don’t Need 20% Down to Buy Now

Don’t believe everything you hear about saving 20% down before buying a home. The Aspiring Home Buyers Profile from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) found that the American public is still somewhat confused about what is required to qualify for a home mortgage loan […]
June 20, 2018
Cincinnati home sale may 2018

May 2018 Home Sales Update

May 2018 home sales update for Greater Cincinnati.   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 first […]
June 18, 2018
cincinnati appraisal

Will it Appraise?

Contrary to popular belief appraising real estate is not rocket science.  However, a good appraisal requires both knowledge and time to prepare.  “Will it appraise” is a good question in Cincinnati’s overheated/overpriced real estate market.    The sole purpose of the appraisal […]
June 16, 2018
keeping current matters and cincinnati real estate

The Impact of Rising Interest Rates on Cincinnati Real Estate

The impact of rising interest rates on Cincinnati real estate will hit all price points. On Wednesday “The Fed” ( The Federal Open Market Committee) raised its lending interest rate by 0.25% to a range of 1.75%-2%, the highest since September 2008. […]
June 13, 2018
Schmidt Builders

Answer 3 Easy Questions Before You Build

Have you decided to build your next home?  Answer 3 easy questions before you decide to build. You’re exhausted after looking at every house on the market.  And now you’re thinking about building a new home and wandered through homes under […]
June 11, 2018
Real estate sales Cincinnati

Cincinnati’s 24 Hour Market Watch

Each time an agent signs on to access the Multiple Listing Service of Greater Cincinnati a box appears with running stats covering the “24 Hour Market Watch”.  It’s a good indicator of home sale and listing activity.  24 Hour Market […]