Author Archives: DetonateCreative

Tips for buying a Condo in Cincinnati

Posted on June 16, 2010 by DetonateCreative

If you are in the market for a condo, there are some critical pieces of information you should research with your real estate agent before making an offer. 1. Read Between the Lines Take a look at the minutes of … Continue reading →

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Living Rent Free After a Foreclosure

Posted on June 14, 2010 by DetonateCreative

In a sign of the times, more and more Americans are living in their homes post-foreclosure. An article in RSI media details the growing phenomenon and attributes the situation to the volume of foreclosures that have washed over the banks … Continue reading →

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Pending Home Sales Surge in Cincinnati and US

Posted on June 9, 2010 by DetonateCreative

Due in large part to the Federal Housing tax credit the pending home sales in April surged to a 110.9 index rating up from 104 in March.  How do we know that the tax credit was the cause of the … Continue reading →

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Which is a better investment Stocks or Real Estate

Posted on June 3, 2010 by DetonateCreative

If you had invested $100,000 in the stock market in the 1st quarter of 2000 (10 years ago), what would your investment be valued at today?  Of course the answer would depend on what the specific stock or stocks you … Continue reading →

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Hamilton County Computer and TV Recycling

Posted on May 26, 2010 by DetonateCreative

The Hamilton County Solid Waste Management District proudly announces the opening of the Cincinnati 2010 computer/TV recycling program. In an effort to properly and safely dispose of TVs and and computers Hamilton County is setting up drop-off days for its … Continue reading →

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Shepard Fairey Mural and Cincinnati Property Values

Posted on May 21, 2010 by DetonateCreative

Recently the artist Shepard Fairey launched an extensive art show in Cincinnati and as part of the exhibition he created murals on the sides of some buildings in and around Cincinnati. One of the murals was recently painted over because … Continue reading →

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New Mortgage Applications are Down to a 13 Year Low

Posted on May 19, 2010 by DetonateCreative

Applications for primary home mortgages are down to level not seen since May 1997. The Mortgage Bankers Association, the trade group for mortgage bankers, is attributing this to the expiration of the federal tax credit and overall slow economic revival. … Continue reading →

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The Cincinnati Real Estate Market after the Tax Credit

Posted on May 15, 2010 by DetonateCreative

A number of my discussions with other real estate agents and clients have focused on the state of the Cincinnati Real Estate market after the $8,000 tax credit.  The situation is very postive because there are a number of other … Continue reading →

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New Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program Rules Impact Cincinnati Real Estate Market

Posted on May 11, 2010 by DetonateCreative

The Federal Government has recently implemented another program designed to assist home owners in financial trouble. The government has already rolled out the Making Homes Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) designed to help homeowners modify their mortgages. The new Home Affordable … Continue reading →

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EPA Issues New Lead Based Paint Regulations

Posted on May 6, 2010 by DetonateCreative

At the end of April the EPA issued new regulations for contractors who work in homes built before 1978. Before 1978 paint was made with lead as a base ingredient, and therefore the EPA has issued a mandate that all … Continue reading →

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