Tag Archives: real estate

Zillow Zestimates Overvalues Homes – study finds.

Posted on March 3, 2010 by DetonateCreative

A recent article in the Appraisal Journal Winter 2010 issue features a study that shows that Zillow Zestimate values are no more accurate than the homeowners’ estimates. The Appraisal Journal is the quarterly technical and academic publication of the Appraisal … Continue reading →

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Cincinnati Realtor Featured in David’s Voice

Posted on January 17, 2010 by Alison Moss

I was recently featured in David’s Voice, an online periodical produced by the Jewish Federation of greater Cincinnati. I am now a regular contributor to David’s voice and I look forward to writing their real estate column. My column is … Continue reading →

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Cincinnati Urban Issue Blogs

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Alison Moss

The University of Cincinnati recently created a map of the more prominent blogs currently discussing urban issues in Cincinnati. On this chart are a number of prominent architecture and real estate blogs including Cincinnati Living Online. As a local Realtor … Continue reading →

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3272 Jefferson RD Clifton

Posted on December 10, 2009 by DetonateCreative
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Offered at $198,000 Located in Prime Clifton Gaslight District, walk to UC, Ludlow shopping & restaurants. 3 bedroom brick Victorian with an attic loft. The basement has high ceilings for additional storage.  Spacious rooms & hardwood floors. Off-street parking with … Continue reading →

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Paying Less Than List Price for Real Estate

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Alison Moss
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Nationwide buyers are paying 2.7% below current listing price in October 2009 according to a recent report. This variation has been shrinking since January when buyers were selling 4.6% below list. All real estate is local, and in some Florida … Continue reading →

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Selling a Home In Cincinnati: August Report

Posted on September 28, 2009 by Alison Moss
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The Cincinnati Area Board of Realtors recently issued their monthly report. The news is pretty much what we all in the real estate field expected. Prices are still slightly depressed, but home sale volume is slightly better than last year. … Continue reading →

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Buyers Should Be Aware of New Mortgage Guidelines Starting April 1st, 2009

Posted on March 10, 2009 by randalcmoss

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are toughening their credit score and down-payment rules for  as of April 1st, 2009.  Lenders are already taking these fee increases into account, passing the cost on to the borrower, and those buyers looking to … Continue reading →

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First Time Home Buyer Profile

Posted on December 15, 2008 by randalcmoss

I have had the pleasure of working with a number of first time home buyers over the years and after reading the National Association of Realtors report on first time home buyers, I have to agree that the first time … Continue reading →

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Housing Market Rebounds in 2009

Posted on December 11, 2008 by randalcmoss

New information from Marketwatch.com points to a slowing foreclosure rate in leading indicator states. Their conclusion is that the number of foreclosures is in decline due to some of the aggressive measures being taken by banks, and government agencies to … Continue reading →

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Cincinnati Home Energy Audit Service

Posted on November 22, 2008 by randalcmoss

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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