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Check out my new Mobile MLS Service! FREE to you!

Ever drive by a home for sale in Cincinnati and wonder how much it costs, or how many bedrooms it has? Now you can find out instantly by using my new service, The Star One Mobile MLS. Simply dial 381-4000 for access to thousands of properties in the Cincinnati
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Hey, Can my computer find my next house?

Ah, the wonders of technology - How far we have all come. Today you can search for your home, locate it on a map, get a low aerial photo, even take a tour of the home all without leaving the comfort of your computer screen. In some instances your tour
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Tax Credit Deadline Extended; Flood Insurance Program Reinstated

In a letter from Vicki Cox Golder, the current National Association of Realtors® We learn some good news coming from congress. To: All REALTORS® From: Vicki Cox Golder, 2010 NAR President Date: July 1, 2010 Re: NAR Update: Tax Credit Deadline
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Wait! Hold That Last Post!

If you read my last post about the possibility of Congress extending the tax credit you will understand the latest rush to get that offer in on properties out there. Buyers are out in full force - at least, the ones who haven't found what they are
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Tax Credit Extended...?

Don't Count on it. While it is clear that the first time home buyer tax credit in it's current form has proven to be a decent stimulus package for the housing industry, it is unlikley that it will be extended. Primarily as it is seen to have done
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Deadline Looms...

As the end of April approaches, buyers start coming out of the woodwork like termites! Ahh, how we love to procrastinate! But there is hope - if you have not found the home of your dream and you would like to get that First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit,
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Cincinnati hosts Super Open House Weekend

The Greater Cincinnati Area Board of Realtors, has sponsored an open house weekend event March 20 and 21st. The open house times run 11:30am to 5:30pm, with over 2,500 homes being held open over the weekend. This is a great opportunity for buyers to get
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December 2009 Sales Update

A quick look at the December 2009 sales report shows us that sales were up 2.5% for December and higher volume of sales over 2008 by 21 units. Hey, we'll take our good news when we can get it! Check it out here: http://www2.cabr.org/files/homesalesdec2009.pd
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Getting Ready to Buy in 2010

Check back for updates on getting ready to buy. I will be expanding on this topic throughout the year . What exactly does a first time home buyer need? Planning! and then more Planning! Start by having a good conversation with a trusted lender. Perhaps
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7530 Blue Ash Rd. 45236 - For sale in Cincinnati

This wonderful Bungalow style home in the hear of Blue Ash, OH has been completely updated on the inside. New paint througout, with all new flooring, it's simply ready for you to move right in. This is not a large house, by any means, but if you are
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No longer just a Bill - It's official!

On November 6, 2009, Presidnet Obama signed into law the extension of the $8,000 tax credit for first time home buyers. This law has a few additional perks, though, for some move up buyers! Along with extending some unemployment benefits for several hard
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Tax Credit Extension and Expansion (Updates)

The House and the Senate have both passed legislation to extend the $8000 first time home buyer tax credit and to add an additional $6500 for move up buyers provided they have lived in their home for at least 5 years. Home prices were capped at $800,000! This passed quite easily and quickly through both houses and President Obama is expected to sign the bill this week.
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