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Wednesday, July 13, 2011 6:03 AM
Great Home in Batavia Lakes
Located in Batavia Lakes subdivision this home is surrounded by perfect landscaping that offers great curb appeal and privacy. Inside the home is immaculately kept - ready for you to move right in! Imagine your evenings, sitting on the back covered patio
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Wednesday, April 20, 2011 12:45 PM
March Home Sales stink more than we want them too.
Ok...Don't shoot the messenger. In a quick review of the March 2011 numbers compared to 2010 March numbers we can really see the effects of the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit. In an effort to "clean up" the numbers, the Cincinnati Area
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Friday, January 28, 2011 10:13 AM
Closing out the year...with baited breath
We closed out December with 1,197 Homes being sold through our Multiple Listing Service of Greater Cincinnati and 16,903 homes sold in all of 2010. How does that compare to last year you ask? I'm glad you did! Comparatively, we sold 9.80% fewer homes
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Saturday, October 30, 2010 8:20 AM
Preparing your Home for the Cooler Months
Here are some good tips and advice on preparing your home for Winter. It's a good time to get that HVAC cleaned and serviced as well as your fireplace - gas or wood, they need some attention as well! If you are looking for a contractor to do a little
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Tuesday, October 26, 2010 8:26 AM
Home Sales for September 2010
Well the monthly report is out for September 2010 and as expected we can all say, "eww". Come on...say it with me! coming off a very sluggish summer September finished up with 30% fewer closings that September of 2009. Mind you, prices saw an
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Wednesday, October 20, 2010 9:42 AM
My Home Inspector can detect Carbon Monoxide with his Mind Powers!
Hey, you just negotiated a contract for the home of your dreams! What are you going to do now? - Hire a home inspector of course! But before you hire that inspector, you need to know a few things. First of all the home inspector is going to find things
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Tuesday, July 20, 2010 9:48 AM
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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Monday, July 19, 2010 6:56 PM
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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Thursday, July 01, 2010 2:50 PM
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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Wednesday, April 14, 2010 8:08 AM
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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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 10:28 AM
Shopping in the Snow
Well, I guess the Farmer's Almanac was correct - we will be seeing significant snow fall between January and March this year! How quickly can the tri-state adapt to these winter challenges? More specifically, how quickly can our Real Estate Market
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Tuesday, February 02, 2010 7:30 AM
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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Monday, November 23, 2009 8:22 AM
Is Now The Right Time To Put My Home For Sale?
I'm getting that question quite a bit this past week and I have to say my answer varies but it always starts like this: "Why are you moving?” Real Estate dominates the media these days and some folks are getting caught up in the message
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Friday, October 30, 2009 5:52 AM
More Positive News Regarding the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit
Homes for sale in Cincinnati, have seen a boost with the first time home buyer tax credit over the summer, but now that the deadline is looming pending sales have dropped off. Realtors believe that extending the tax credit will help to stabalize prices and continue to move homes through the winter months and carry us into Spring.
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Friday, October 16, 2009 8:31 AM
Mortgage Scams
It's definately a different time for homeowners these days as well as buyers out shopping for homes for sale in the Cincinnati area. Lending restrictions have been tightened so it's now more difficult to get a loan for a buyer or even for that
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