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Five Tips for First Time Home Buyers
How many college students do you know who lie awake at night dreaming of owning their first home? Not many, we’d imagine. However, starting to think about home ownership early on in the game can position you to be ready … Continue reading
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The Value of a Home Inspection
We take buyers out to see homes, lots of homes, and they always find The One. Once our client’s offer on a house is accepted, Alison and I ALWAYS recommend that our buyers get a whole home inspection. Yes, it costs them … Continue reading
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When is the best time to buy a new house? NOW!
According to multiple financial experts now is the best time to buy a home. A recent article in the Wall Street Journal provides a compelling medium range view of the housing market in relation to the greater economy and overall … Continue reading
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Housing Affordability hits Record High in Cincinnati
Housing affordability in Cincinnati and across the country hit a record high in the first quarter of 2011. What this means is that 74.6 percent of new and existing homes sold in the first quarter were affordable to families earning … Continue reading
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First Time Home Buyer Experience
First Time Home Buyers I work with a lot of first time home buyers and understand all of the emotions that they experience through the entire process. I see the joy and the frustration both as they navigate through things … Continue reading
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Ohio First Time Home Buyer Credits
Home Buying Credits for Cincinnati, Ohio Residents There are still some home buying credits available to Cincinnati residents. For those of you not familiar with the program, there are a few things to keep in mind when talking with your … Continue reading
Real Estate 101: Types of Real Estate Agents
When it comes to hiring a real estate agent, many people are surprised to learn that there are actually many different types of agents to select from. While some agents offer a variety of services, others choose to specialize in … Continue reading
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FHA Loans Will Have Higher Mortgage Insurance Premiums in April 2011
The Federal Housing Authority, or FHA for short, is increasing the Mortgage Insurance Premiums on April 18, 2011. The changes to MIP will impact standard FHA loan programs. To understand how the premium increases will impact various loans you need … Continue reading
How Important is it to Work With A Real Estate Agent?
The Importance of Working with A Cincinnati Real Estate Agent A recent report by MRIS details survey results from hundreds of buyers and sellers in today’s current market compared to recent years. Between the market price volatility, changes in lending … Continue reading
Radon Rules May Change for Cincinnati Real Estate
Radon Rule May Change in Ohio The Ohio Dept of Health (ODH) is pushing for additional regulations making radon testing almost twice as expensive and radon mitigation could be impacted similarly. All disputed regulations are from Ohio new rules 3701-69-07 Appendix A and 08. … Continue reading
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