Real Estate

January 26, 2017
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Greater Cincinnati Remodeling Expo

The warmer weather may have delayed the demand to redo things inside the house but cold weather has arrived and it’s time for the  Greater Cincinnati Remodeling Expo this weekend. The event from Friday through Sunday-January 27-29, 2017 is held […]
January 25, 2017
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Reality Real Estate TV

5 Myths About Real Estate Reality TV Explained It’s refreshing when the pros look at HGTV type shows and point out the fact versus fiction.  Thanks to the pros at Keeping Current Matters to set things straight. Have you ever […]
January 23, 2017
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Best Remodeling Projects for 2017 in Cincinnati

Lots of different projects reported in latest edition of Remodeling Magazine’s Cost  vs. Value Report. A quick look at the 2017 report for greater Cincinnati highlights what’s the most cost effective and what’s not in midrange price homes:  Manufactured Stone Veneer  Job […]
January 14, 2017
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3 Tips To Sell Your Home in Winter

3 tips to sell your home in winter. Nothing to complicated-just some basics to remember.  Most home owners know to keep driveways and walkways shoveled during snowy weather and make sure to accommodate showing requests. Here are 3 important tips […]
January 9, 2017
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Cincinnati Condos Sales 2015 vs 2016

Cincinnati condo sales 2015 vs. 2016 ends on a high note. The super low number of condos for sale hasn’t deterred buyers from hitting the Cincinnati condo market. In 2015 year 2896 condos with an average sale price of $139,897 […]
January 5, 2017
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Green Bananas

Many moons ago my elderly mother would take advantage of family visits and ship us off to the grocery store with a long list and explicit instructions…”no green bananas – I might not live long enough to eat them”. Some […]
December 20, 2016
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Are Condos Selling in Cincinnati?

Condos continue to sell in greater Cincinnati.  The low number of condos for sale hasn’t deterred buyers from hitting the Cincinnati condo market.  Last year 2669 condos with an average sale price of $139,694 sold/closed from January through November weather and […]
December 15, 2016
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Housing Expectations for 2017

Housing expectations for 2017 just released by the National Association of Realtors. Some observations about the infographic:  Expect moderately rising mortgage rates Even modest rate increases will push some potential buyers out of the housing market Very low risk of […]
December 5, 2016
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How To Sell Your Home During the Holidays

Your condo or home is for sale  during this holiday season, here are some tips and things to consider when decorating for the holidays: Less is Best Over the years most people accumulate a variety of Christmas/holiday decorations- but if […]