Chris Wood Cincinnati Real Estate

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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 area.  You will be asked to provide the street number for the property ...

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 is 3-dimensional and allows you to alter the furniture, the flooring and ...

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 Extended; Flood Insurance Program Reinstated Dear fellow ...

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 looking for yet.  As a quick amendment to my previous post, Congress has moved ahead ...

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 it's job, to extend it longer would be to invite it's misuse on a large ...

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, there is still time - but you had better hurry.  To be eligible, you must have a ...

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 out and visit several homes for sale in the Cincinnati area.   If you would ...

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.pdf

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 talk to several, however, you need to choose one and stick with ...