Category Archives: Contractors and Renovations

What is the ROI on my remodeling or renovation project?

Remodeling or Renovation projects in Cincinnati Are you thinking about taking on a remodeling project or two in your home? Upgrades are a great way to get more enjoyment out of your home and, in many cases, help your home … Continue reading

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Cincinnati Home Value and Replacement Values for Insurance

Cincinnati home values and replacement values have fluctuated over the last few years, and knowing the difference is very important for your home owner’s insurance policy. The two values are based on different things. Your market value is the price … Continue reading

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New Mortgage Applications are Down to a 13 Year Low

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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EPA Issues New Lead Based Paint Regulations

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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Popular Real Estate Bathroom Renovations

Every year trends in bathroom renovations change. Materials, technologies, and even the color palates change with the year and season. RSI media interviewed a number of renovation contractors and architects to better understand the demand for renovation and the types … Continue reading

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Roof Inspections and Cincinnati Real Estate

When I get a house undercontract with either a buyer or a seller I expect to have a whole home inspection done by a certified inspector. Part of the job of the inspector is alert the home owners of needed … Continue reading

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Cincinnati Real Estate and Snow Plows

Just because it snows does not mean that the real estate world slows down. The current buyers looking for homes and are in a hurry. Today when I was making appointments to see houses I was actively asking the listing … Continue reading

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Cincinnati Real Estate: Tips for Choosing a Cincinnati Home Builder

I had an opportunity to speak with a representative from Lucke Homes today at our weekly staff meeting. She provided me a list of tips for helping our buyers are educated on builders they are hiring. Here are some questions … Continue reading

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Home Improvement Projects: Is there a return on your investment?

Many people are wondering where their money will be safest during these uncertain economic times.  Investing in your home still pays off. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® statistics show that home prices have fallen by an average of 7 percent nationally … Continue reading

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Cincinnati Home Energy Audit Service

As we settle into winter everyone we know is thinking about their heating bill. We gave tips about winterizing a home in Cincinnati in a previous post, and hope everyone took that advice. If you are still interested in energy … Continue reading

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