Category Archives: Home Buyer Resource

Great news for the local Cincinnati real estate market.

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Alison Moss
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There is a lot of great news to share about the state of the local Cincinnati real estate market. Overall the local market is showing specific signs of rapid improvement. Year over year (2012 vs. 2013) we are seeing positive movement in … Continue reading →

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Average Rents are Higher than Average Mortgages

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Alison Moss

For the first time in a long time the average rent rate is considerably higher than the average mortgage.  According to JP Morgan this is part of the fall out from the Housing Bubble and Great Recession. Why Rents are … Continue reading →

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A Real Estate Agent’s Secrets to Buying a Home

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Alison Moss

As a Realtor in Cincinnati I get to work with buyers who are looking for all different kinds of property. Some want single family homes, some want condos, and other want multi-family or even luxury properties. After years in the … Continue reading →

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Looser Lending Restrictions Signal the Rebound of the Real Estate Market

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Alison Moss

Capital Economics expects the housing crisis to end and the overall real estate market to rebound this year primarily because of the loosening of the credit post-recession. A few things are changing within the credit market that are favorable for … Continue reading →

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When is the best time to buy a new house? NOW!

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Alison Moss

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

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Alison Moss

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

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Alison Moss

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

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Alison Moss
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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 →

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Real Estate 101: Types of Real Estate Agents

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Josh Davis
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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

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Alison Moss
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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 →

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