Category Archives: Investment Property

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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New REITs are Betting on Local Real Estate Markets

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Alison Moss

In a sign of the times, large Real Estate Investment Trusts are forming specifically to invest in local real estate. This time they are not buying up exotic mortgages like they did in the early 200′s, but instead they are … Continue reading →

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Renting, Retirement, The Next Mortgage Crisis

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Alison Moss

The next major mortgage crisis may be caused by renters as they prepare to enter retirement. Liz Davidson of Forbes says “that today, there’s another mortgage crisis in the works—that is, NOT having one—choosing to rent when you can afford … Continue reading →

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Luxe Home Swapping

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Alison Moss

A recent trend in the luxury home market has been swapping homes for brief, or extended vacations. Luxe Home Swap allows individuals to swap homes so that they can have unique experiences, vacations, or even, a retreat far away from … 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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Guest Blogger Marc Rasmussen

Posted on November 2, 2009 by DetonateCreative
Marc Rasmussen

We are pleased to welcome our first guest blogger Marc Rasmussen, a Realtor with  Michael Saunders and Company in Sarasota, Florida. As the weather cools here in Cincinnati we often think of where we may spend our  next winter. We … Continue reading →

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Cincinnati Foreclosures and the National Foreclosure Market

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Alison Moss

Recently I have been working with a number of clients who have expressed interest in purchasing a foreclosed property simply because of the savings, compared to the market value of the home.  Foreclosures are still abundant in Cincinnati and as … Continue reading →

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Investing in a Slow Real Estate Market

Posted on March 1, 2009 by randalcmoss

Realtor Magazine had an article on investing in a slower market.  Many real estate professionals are buying property today agreeing that purchasing investment property is less about market timing than good analysis. You may find more properties that meet your … Continue reading →

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Ohio State Mandate: Register Your Rental Property!

Posted on November 25, 2008 by randalcmoss

If you or anyone you know owns residential rental property in Ohio please read the following information so that you are not in violation of Ohio Code. Owners must register with the county in which their rental property is located. … Continue reading →

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More Laws Target Abandoned Houses

Posted on November 11, 2008 by randalcmoss

Across the country local and state governments are enacting laws aimed at minimizing the eyesore of foreclosed homes, according to USA Today. Properties in foreclosure are often left uncared fore and fall into disrepair, leaving local municipalities with the responsibility … Continue reading →

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