Homes for Sale Cincinnati

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 […]
June 27, 2018

How to Read a Mortgage

Back by popular demand – a quick report on how to read a mortgage! No geese, no goats, no pay -no stay is the simplest way to explain multi-page fine print mortgage documents to today’s real estate buyer. But chickens […]
June 20, 2018
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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 11, 2018
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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 […]
June 7, 2018
Cincinnati home sale prices for 10 years

Cincinnati Home Prices Continue to Rise

2009 is in the rearview mirror and the sale price of Cincinnati homes continues to rise. Unless you experienced it first hand the housing recession is easy to forget.  Lots of people lost their homes.  Most have recovered and some […]
June 1, 2018
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Treasures In and Garbage Out

“Treasures In and Garbage Out” is the definition of decluttering! Getting a home ready to sell is a royal pain. Ask anybody who’s sold their home recently. If you’re thinking about selling in three months or a year start the […]