Homes for Sale Cincinnati

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
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 […]
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 […]
May 21, 2018

April Real Estate Update for Greater Cincinnati

April 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 4 months […]
May 14, 2018
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Understanding Home Inspections

Understanding Home Inspections Congratulations you made an offer, it was accepted, and now your next task is to have the home inspected prior to closing. Usually, agents make your offer contingent upon receiving an “acceptable home inspection”. This contingency allows […]
May 11, 2018

April Home Sales in Cincinnati

April home sales in Cincinnati vary by neighborhood.  The numbers below (source: Multiple Listing Service of Greater Cincinnati) highlights sales of single-family homes in several neighborhoods around greater Cincinnati.   Good news, more new listings during April compared to last month and […]