Category Archives: Contractors and Renovations

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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Economic Bailout Impacts Cincinnati Real Estate

The National Association of Realtors is supporting this unprecedented government investment in financial institutions and the housing market. The truth is that consumers everywhere already are feeling the impact of the credit crisis. Many buyers can no longer find financing … Continue reading

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How to Care for your Home’s Foundation this Summer

Experienced home inspector Wayne Jones provides the following information so that you can properly care for your foundation in the upcoming summer months. It’s not too early to create a support plan for your house foundation. Remember how dry it … Continue reading

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Spring is Here, How is Your AC Unit?

Spring is here and summer is just around the corner. In Cincinnati, it means we will be shutting down the furnaces and getting the AC units ready to cool. With energy prices on the rise we are all looking to … Continue reading

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City of Cincinnati Tax Abatement Program

If you live in the city of Cincinnati and are considering renovating your home there is good news for you. The City of Cincinnati Department of Community Development has implemented both a residential and commercial tax abatement program to help … Continue reading

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Bid My Crib – Linking Home Owners and Contractors

While at the Cincinnati Home Show we had the opportunity to see a lot of interesting vendors and contractors. As a local real estate agent I work with home owners who are renovating or updating their houses. While I have … Continue reading

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The “Green” Revolution

In reading a posting on Building Cincinnati.com, I learned about a home that is being built on the same site as Homerama 2007. This home is being constructed to be LEED “silver certified” by The U.S. Green Building Council. It … Continue reading

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Cincinnati Estate Sales

There are times and situations when home owners need to sell off their personal property. There are numerous circumstances that may lead up to an estate sale, but the one thing in common is that having a reputable company is … Continue reading

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Biggest Return on Investment – Repairs Upgrades to do Before You Sell Your Home

I know that we all struggle with the same question – what repairs or upgrades should I do before I sell my home? We wonder if we are going to get the money back in a higher sale price, or … Continue reading

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