First time home buyers

February 7, 2022

Do You Need a Home Warranty?

Yes, you need to purchase a home warranty!  No, you don’t need to purchase a home warranty!  Maybe you should purchase a home warranty! A home warranty is an insurance policy to assist homeowners with the cost of repairing/replacing the […]
December 2, 2019

2 Myths Holding Buyers Back

2 Myths Holding Back Home Buyers In a recent article, First American shared how millennials are not really any different from previous generations when it comes to the goal of homeownership; it is still a huge part of their American Dream. The […]
June 25, 2018
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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 […]
February 9, 2017
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Do You Suffer from First Time Home Buyer Symtoms?

 You’ve seen the symptoms!  Confusion, lists of requirements, constant cell phone calls to get opinions and a reluctance to commit to anything.  You’ve seen them driving up and down the street gazing at your real estate.  Fortunately (or unfortunately) – first […]
September 15, 2014
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Can You Afford to Buy a Home in Greater Cincinnati?

Some potential buyers aren’t sure if they can afford to buy a house or condo in greater Cincinnati right now and aren’t ready to talk to a loan officer just yet.  Good news – there are lots of mortgage “apps” […]
February 5, 2013

First Time Home Buyer Program for Greater Cincinnati

OHFA, the Ohio Housing Finance Agency’s First Time Home Buyer Program, continues to support some of the greater Cincinnati housing sales. If the information below is not detailed enough or if you are considering buying or selling your house or […]
December 14, 2011

Ohio’s First Time Homebuyer Program (OHFA)

Lovingly called OHFA, the Ohio Financing Agency’s First Time Home Buyer Program has helped to fuel some of the greater Cincinnati housing recovery.  Many moons ago I provided information about the program   Recently the agency took the opportunity to pat […]
December 2, 2008

Are You Infected with First Time Home Buying Jitters?

  You seen the symptoms! Confusion, lists of requirements, constant cell phone calls to get opinions and a reluctance to commit to anything.  You’ve seen them driving up and down the street gazing at your real estate.  Fortunatley (or unfortunately) – […]