When you're buying a home in greater Cincinnati one of the first things you need to decide is whether an HOA community is okay, or off your list! HOA communities serve their purpose, doing their best to maintain property condition, protect property values and provide a fair return on the fees co
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04/29/2017
Right now parts of the Cincinnati market are going a bit crazy. Not nearly enough homes for sale, especially in the most affordable price points. We're working with buyers who are willing to buy in the West Chester/Mason/Kings area and we're seeing a consistent trend:Homes are being swarmed by
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04/28/2017
It's not uncommon for buyers of Cincinnati homes to request closing cost assistance. It's not necessarily that they can't afford to pay for them, but more a matter of wanting to keep some cash flow ready for all the things they want to do after they move in! There ARE expenses with buying a hom
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04/27/2017
In Ohio as part of the purchase offer you'll include earnest money. Basically think of it as good faith money to the seller that you're not just wasting their time and if you walk away from the contract without following the allowed terms of the contract, it's the seller's to keep for their trou
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04/26/2017
Jim Cheney recently asked in the Q&A section about when people prefer to blog. The answers of course vary as blogging is a personal endeavor and we each have different demands on our time and attention. Mix in whether we are more creative at certain times, the environment around us and a host o
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04/25/2017
The short answer for how much does a Cincinnati patio home cost? As much as you want to spend! The fact is Cincinnati patio homes are offered in a wide range of prices, with the very cheapest in around $160,000 and the most expensive clocking in at close to $1,000,000! Yes, location matters, a
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04/24/2017
Today was a busy day with a planned meeting with new patio home buyers and a look at a lot of land for a possible listing. But that's not all we did, as we provided a new home for thousands and thousands of....bees!We've watched a wild hive of honeybees in a hickory tree near our home for years.
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04/23/2017
We're currently remodeling our own home and much of our search starts online. Farmhouse sinks, faucets, appliances. Other things we've found to be best in person: kitchen cabinets, counters and stone to go around the fireplace.Some things just don't lend themselves to online shopping. Nuances
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04/22/2017
It's a seller's market so finding a home and getting it under contract can be challenging. A scarcity of homes for sale, anxious buyers and multiple offers aren't uncommon. But finally, we've got YOU under contract!So what's next? There are a few key steps:We need to collect the earnest money.
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04/21/2017
It's the season again. The weather is warmer, the flowers are blooming, the trees are leafing out nicely AND the grass is growing. Fact is it's growing fast and if you've got a lawn to take care of you're probably finding out that once a week just might not be enough to keep your lawn looking t
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04/20/2017
