Real Estate

February 6, 2015
2015 Housing

Outlook for 2015 Housing Market

The National Association of Realtors released an infographic detailing the 2015 national housing market.  But real estate is local and greater Cincinnati is still suffering from a severe shortfall in the number of homes and condos for sale.  And while […]
January 30, 2015
DIY Tips

4 Ways to Help Your New House Feel More Like Home

Congratulations—you are now officially a homeowner. With that last signature on the dotted line, you have joined the ranks of people living the proverbial American dream through home ownership. Now it’s time to make the house your own by furnishing […]
January 23, 2015
Cincinnati cost of living

Cost of Living Comparison for Cincinnati

Moving into or out of Cincinnati and want to know how the areas compare for the cost of living? Well, good news nerdwallet has a simple-to-use cost of living calculator which requires very little information from the users.  Cost of […]
January 21, 2015
Downsizing

Is “Let It Go” the New Anthem for Downsizing Seniors?

Downsizing (or my favorite word”resizing”) seniors need to embrace the theme from the wildly popular song from the movie Frozen– “Let It Go”! One of the biggest obstacles to downsizing/resizing is the task of sorting, discarding and deciding what to move […]
January 12, 2015
Low down payments

First-Time Buyer Down Payment Drops to 3%

Trumpets blaring, politicians patting themselves on the back while announcing first-time home buyer down payments drop to 3%.  Is it just me feeling like it’s “Ground Hog Day” again- pumping up the housing market now and, perhaps, suffering the consequences […]
December 17, 2014

How Many Homes Sell for Cash in Greater Cincinnati

Is the greater Cincinnati real estate market keeping pace with national averages of homes selling for cash? CoreLogic reports “… Cash sales made up 34.8 percent of total home sales in September 2014, down from 37.2 percent in September 2013. […]
December 15, 2014
10 penny nail into hardwood

Leave Your Spikes at the Front Door

“Please remove your spiked heels and leave them on the mat by the front door”!  The new Christmas greeting as we wander in and out of friend’s homes attending holiday parties.  Finally home owners are finally beginning to realize the […]
December 1, 2014
Cincinnati Township Update 113014

Market Update on Homes for Sale in Greater Cincinnati Townships

The lastest market update on homes for sale in greater Cincinnati shows 2 townships enjoying higher median list prices. The winter/holiday market is here and some sellers are stepping back and waiting to make price adjustments after the new year. […]
October 27, 2014

The Good Old Days of Real Estate in Cincinnati

What does the Skywalk in downtown Cincinnati?  The Uncle Al Show? Harvest Gold Kitchen Appliances? Freeway Speed Limit of 55mph?  And “Shag Rugs” have in common? Maybe you have fond memories of the “good old days” in Cincinnati or maybe you’re […]