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Cincinnati, OH Real Estate News

By Aaron Smith, Northern Kentucky Agent & Investor
(Keller Williams Advisors )
Find the best REALTOR in Cincinnati to list your home The Cincinnati real estate market is back in full swing. Buyers are not only motivated by the rising interest rates, but the inventory is low (homes for sale) and prices are starting to go back up. If you've been waiting to sell your home until "the market comes back", this could be your chance. Why is now the best time to sell your home? You see, you're a buyer too. The interest rates are ever-changing and most like you will need to find financing for your new home. Strike while the iron is hot and sell your home and buy the home you've been waiting for. You'll need to know what your home is worth. Find out your Cincinnati Home Value. Hire the Greater Cincy Homes team to help you sell your home. Greater Cincy Homes is a team of expe...
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By Liz and Bill Spear, Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs
(Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com)
Get Your Quackers!  2013 Rubber Duck Regatta To Benefit Freestore Foodbank! As part of P&G Riverfest and WEBN Fireworks September 1st, 2013, there's a major fundraiser event called the Rubber Duck Regatta!  This is the bigtime fundraiser for Cincinnati's biggest foodbank, the Freestore Foodbank!  Each Labor Day Weekend little yellow rubber ducks get dropped into the Ohio River for a race, with some prizes given to the top duck sponsors!   But of course the real winners are all the people helped by Freestore Foodbank throughout the year! At 3 p.m. Sunday September 1st up to 200,000 ducks will take the plunge off the Purple People Bridge and start their race down the Ohio River!  Each duck has their own serial number, so even though you can't tell which one of those ducks is racing for yo...
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By Liz and Bill Spear, Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs
(Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com)
Let's Go Boom!  P&G Riverfest & WEBN Fireworks September 1st 2013 You want Cincinnati's BIGGEST fireworks show of the year?  Then there's only ONE place to be and that's on the banks of the Ohio River September 1st, 2013 for the Cincinnati Bell/WEBN Fireworks show!  This is the granddaddy of all Cincinnati Labor Day Weekend events! Now you can't get there a few minutes before 9 and think you're going to drive right there, so best to come down WAY early and enjoy the P&G Riverfest!  Fireworks start at 9:05 p.m. and they just don't stop! Anyone local knows Rozzi's Fireworks knows how to put on a great show, then add WEBN's prowess with rock music and you KNOW this is going to be one heckuva jamming show!  Here's a sample from the 2010 show! Now of course there's much more to this Ohio Riv...
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By Liz and Bill Spear, Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs
(Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com)
Cincinnati's Downtown Restaurant Week August 5-11 2013 Offers Bargain Dining! One of the perks of Warren County living is the easy access to Cincinnati's dining scene.  Whether formal or casual, there's something for everyone!  And there's probably no better time to take advantage of that availability than during one of Cincinnati's restaurant weeks!  This time, it's the Downtown Restaurants and they're offering a three course dinner for $35, or in some cases TWO three course dinners for $35.  The following restaurants are currently on the list to participate, a mix of local independents and national chains: Arnold's Blue Wisp Boi Na Braza Campanello's Crave El Coyote Istanbul Cafe Jack Binion's Steakhouse (in the Horseshoe Casino) Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse Jimmy G's Lavomatic Local 127 Ma...
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By Liz and Bill Spear, Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs
(Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com)
26th Great Inland Seafood Festival August 8-11 2013 in Newport Kentucky It's almost time for the Great Inland Seafood Festival in Newport Kentucky!  While the scenes on the Ohio River won't look like the scenes from Boothbay Harbor Maine on the right, the locals here will be enjoying the product of those Maine lobstermen!  10,000 Maine lobsters will be trucked in for the Great Inland Seafood Festival and for $10.95 you can claim one of them as your own!  The event is hosted on the Newport Kentucky side of the Ohio River, so enjoy the Cincinnati skyline as you're munching on crabs, shrimp, oysters and much more!  And a warning, 10,000 lobsters will NOT last the entire festival, so if you show up late Sunday, don't be surprised if lobster will NOT be on your plate! There will also be 15 l...
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By Saralou Durham, Cincinnati Perspective Hyde Park,Anderson,Mt. Adam
(RE/MAX Preferred Group - Cincinnati Real Estate Team)
Cincinnati Among Fittest Metro Areas                           According to an analysis of the 50 most populous metropolitan areas in the nation, Cincinnati was ranked 13th most healthy and fittest city in the US.  The American College of Sports Medicine released its American Fitness Index based upon a number of health behaviors.   Analyzed were issues such as smoking, exercise, obesity rates, chronic health problems and access to health care.  These behaviors were linked up with environmental factors such as availability of parks, recreational facilities, walking trails, and farmer's markets. Minneapolis, ranked number one, spends double the money on parks per capita as some other cities.  When asked how cities can improve their rankings, Walt Thompson, chairman of the advisory board t...
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By Saralou Durham, Cincinnati Perspective Hyde Park,Anderson,Mt. Adam
(RE/MAX Preferred Group - Cincinnati Real Estate Team)
Cincinnati Named Top "Unexpected Place for Innovation" Cincinnati was listed in the "Ten Most Unexpected Cities for High-Tech Innovation" list by Techie.com.  Dan Blacharski, editor-in-chief, called the city "the perfect destination with low cost of living, excellent infrastructure and an abundance of talent."  They also indicated that they would expect the high-technology sector to grow because the city employers including P&G, Kroger, Macy's and others encourage innovators to take advantage of the city's resources and culture. Other cities named to the list were: Chattanooga, Detroit, Des Moines, Las Vegas, Milwaukee, New Orleans, Portland, Rochester and South Bend.
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By Liz and Bill Spear, Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs
(Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com)
Cincinnati's Ohio River Paddlefest June 20-22 2013 One of the perks of Ohio life is lakes and rivers.  The Little Miami River is a key part of Warren County life, but if you want something a bit bigger, then you head down to the Ohio River!  And if you want company on the Ohio River, then you go to the annual Ohio River Paddlesfest!  This year's Paddlefest festival is June 20-22 and as before, based out of Old Coney!  This is one of the country's largest canoe/kayak events, so you don't want to miss it!  The 12th annual Paddlefest Weekend starts Thursday June 20th at Coney Island in New Richmond!Thursday June 20 at Coney Island: The Kids Outdoor Adventure Expo returns from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  and will feature four villages:  "Let's Move!", "Let's Splash!", "Let's Explore!", and "Le...
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By Liz and Bill Spear, Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs
(Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com)
Cincinnati's Summerfair Returns May 31- June 2, 2013 You can't beat Cincinnati's Summerfair for unique arts/crafts to decorate your home or for one of a kind gifts!  You might think early June is early to start your Christmas gift shopping, but not when Cincinnati's Summerfair is available to you May 31 to June 2! This year's edition of Summerfair at Coney Island is the 46th, so you know they're doing it right!   Summerfair continues to pack out the Coney Island display area with over 300 artists and craftspeople bringing their "A" game.  You'll find local artists and artists from all across the U.S. and Canada, and working in basically any media you want:  photography, woodworking, metalworking, ceramics, painting, jewelry, it's all there and MUCH more! And costs?  If varies from just ...
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By Liz and Bill Spear, Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs
(Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com)
Memorial Day Weekend Events:  Taste of Cincinnati May 25 - 27 2013 Nothing says "Let's get the summer party started!!" like Taste of Cincinnati!!  Now entering its 35th year, Taste of Cincinnati is THE longest running culinary arts festival in the country.  Starting as a 1 day event in 1979, Taste has expanded to 3 days and over 500,000 visitors! And why not?  There's nothing else like it!  With over 45 restaurants featuring hundreds of dishes, 70 live entertainment acts performing on multiple stages, you're going to have PLENTY of food and entertainment!  And mix in the other activities and you'll have time to let the food settle and go back for another round!  Each restaurant serves a selection of food, with cost typically $3 to $5 per serving, so bring LOTS of ones and fives, and for...
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By Liz and Bill Spear, Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs
(Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com)
Cincinnati Zoo Babies 28th Annual Celebration May 1-31 2013 The Cincinnati Zoo Babies is one of the favorite Cincinnati Zoo events of the year!  All those cute little babies just bring out the "Awwwwwwwwwwww" in everyone!  And it's a testament to the Cincinnati Zoo what a great environment they provide for their breeding programs to be such a success! The Cincinnati Zoo Babies 28th annual celebration runs the entire month of May, and seeing the young ones is part of your normal Cincinnati Zoo admission (details below). And to add to the fun, the Cincinnati Zoo Babies celebration features special appearances by children friendly entertainment, with scheduled May 4th Barney (yeah, the purple dinosaur and we dare you to not think of his theme song!), May 11th The Avengers, and May 18th Cu...
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By Liz and Bill Spear, Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs
(Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com)
Cincy-Cinco Latin Festival May 4 & 5 2013 Downtown Cincinnati! It's time to get the festival season kicked off with a Latino flavor, with the 10th annual Cincy-Cinco Latin Festival this Saturday and Sunday on Cincinnati's Fountain Square!  Dancing, food, arts and crafts, music, the world's largest taco and world's biggest pinata!  And admission is FREE!  Hours:  noon - 11 p.m. Saturday May 4th and noon - 7 p.m. on Sunday May 5th. Location:  Fountain Square (intersection of Fifth and Vine in downtown Cincinnati).  Admission is free, parking....well that may cost you a few dollars :) Food:  A variety of Latin American styles will be represented and for sale!  With five restaurants and a Hispanic church doing the cooking, you know you're getting authentic!! Music:  Lots of Latino music!  A...
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By Liz and Bill Spear, Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs
(Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com)
Greater Cincinnati Spring Restaurant Week May 13-19 2013 It's almost time for another edition of the Greater Cincinnati Spring Restaurant Week!  Featuring 24 restaurant locations from down in Kentucky all the way north to Lebanon's The Golden Lamb, here's your chance for a 3-course meal for only $33.13!  Featuring locally sourced food on these special menus, you're sure to enjoy a special night out!  If you've got a favorite restaurant on the list, this is a great time for another visit!  Ready to try something new?  There many be no better time than the Greater Cincinnati Spring Restaurant Week!  And fyi, these are NOT chain restaurants, but independents, so you're helping local small businesses succeed instead of adding to some corporate bank accounts far away from here! So who's in??...
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By Jo Potvin, Home Staging Cincinnati - Design To Market
(Design To Market LLC)
      The Cincinnati Reds are providing a great way to help Cincinnatians get rid of old electronics today and tomorrow April 20 and 21.  If you are preparing your home for sale and have older TV's and computers filling up your storage spaces then click on this link for more information about how to dispose of them:   http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130417&content_id=45043278&vkey=pr_cin&c_id=cin   Design To Market has been staging homes in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky since 2004. For more information about this project and our other Cincinnati home staging services please call us at 513-265-0952 or visit our website atwww.designtomarketllc.com.    
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By Liz and Bill Spear, Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs
(Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com)
Cincinnati's 18th Annual Butterfly Show Opens April 20th at Krohn Conservatory We haven't seen the butterflies in our yard yet, but Krohn Conservatory is about to have thousands of butterflies for their annual butterfly show!!  This year this Eden Park fixture is featuring Butterflies of Morocco, 16,000 of them plus or minus a couple!  Opening April 20th, the Krohn Conservatory annual butterfly show is eagerly visited for these amazingly decorated flying works of art!    The show is located in Cincinnati's Eden Park at Krohn Conservatory (1501 Eden Park Drive).  Show is open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from April 20 to June 30, 2013.  Admission is $7 Adults, $6 Seniors, $4 Children under 17, Free for kids 4 and under.  You can buy an Unlimited Entry pin for only $12!  For more information v...
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By Liz and Bill Spear, Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs
(Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com)
Are You Ready For Some Baseball?  Cincinnati Reds Season Opener 4/1/13! Opening Day might as well be a city holiday in Cincinnati!  It's basically an all day affair with the Opening Day Findlay Market Parade and a host of other activities surrounding the game!  And why not, just name another city with a longer history of professional baseball??  We're waiting....and we'd keep waiting because no city has an older established history of professional baseball than Cincinnati!And the Reds are stocked with young talent and ready to improve on last year's record and there's no reason to expect anything but another division title and a deeper run into the playoffs!  Who knows, maybe it's time to bring home another World Series!But first they need to win a lot of games, and tomorrow Johnny Cuet...
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By Liz and Bill Spear, Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs
(Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com)
Cincinnati Zoo Easter Celebration March 30 2013 You can go to the park and hunt for Easter Eggs, or in the back yard, OR you can head down to the Cincinnati Zoo March 30th for a unique experience!  The park and your yard might have squirrels and such, but we're talking lions and bears and tiger, oh my!!!  From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. they'll be putting on an Easter celebration as only the Cincinnati Zoo can!  They'll have the Four Golden Eggs hunt again with some nice special prizes if you find one!  They're not saying what the prizes are, but last year they included a 1 year Gold Family Membership, a Behind the Scenes Tour, a Red Panda artist original painting or one really big plush bunny with a $50 expense account! :)  The Cincinnati Zoo is going to have you get around the zoo for this Eas...
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By Liz and Bill Spear, Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs
(Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com)
How To Use Kroger Rewards To Benefit Your Favorite Charity Did you know that besides using the loyalty card from Kroger that you can use it to help your favorite charities?  It's not a well-known fact, but if you register your Kroger Rewards card on Kroger's website, you can select a non-profit organization and they'll make donations to the group based on your shopping levels.  Now don't expect it to be a huge amount, but this is a case where the power of groups can really pay off.  The more shoppers that select a particular non-profit, the more the dollars add up.  If you follow us, you know that Ohio Alleycat Resource Spay/Neuter Clinic is one of our "pet" causes....sorry, just couldn't pass it up!  Thanks to enough people selecting OAR for their Kroger Community Rewards program, they...
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By Liz and Bill Spear, Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs
(Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com)
2013 Cincinnati Home And Garden Show March 2-3 & 6-10 Seven days to check out thousands of ideas for your home and garden!  Yes, it's time for Cincinnati's LONGEST running home and garden show to return March 2-3 & 6-10!  Starting back in 1969 and sponsored by Fifth Third Bank at the Duke Energy Cincinnati Convention Center (located downtown at the corner of SIXTH and ELM), this is the biggest Home and Garden Show in our area! You won't lack for ideas, tips and tricks to make your home and garden a better place to call home, with hundreds of vendors setting up and showing you what you COULD do with your home!  Landscaping, remodeling, design, gardening, they'll have it all here for your enjoyment!  You might even find some "show only" discounts!  Shop around, compare, get new ideas, and...
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45231 zip, 3 Bedroom Brick Bi-Level Home For Sale in Cincinnati, Ohio   9909 Greenriver Cincinnati, OH 45231 Fantastic 3 bedroom 2.5 bath bi-level Price : $69,900 Bedrooms : 3 Bathrooms : 2.5 Square Foot : 1,778 Lot Size : 0 County : Hamilton Property Type : Detached Year Built : 1974 MLS Number : 1340424 click for more information and pictures Property Description: 45231 zip, 3 Bedroom Brick Bi-Level Home For Sale in Cincinnati, Ohio Pre-qualify for this 45231 zip 3 bedroom Bi-Level home for sale in Cincinnati, Ohio 45231 with Trent Warner, Cincinnati FHA Loan Expert at Union Savings Bank or call 513-503-8020. This fantastic brick Bi-Level home for sale features 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths with 1,778 square footage and a lot size of 10,454 square feet. Call and ask about this 3 bedroom b...
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