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Open House – Sunday, February 20
Posted by Kathy Landstra in Cincinnati Real Estate, Real Estate on February 20, 2011
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Open HouseSunday, February 20, 2011 I will be holding two homes open on Sunday. The schedule will be as follows:
For more information, click the links above or mouse over the pictures and ‘Click’. I hope to see you on Sunday!
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Open House – Sunday, January 23
Posted by Kathy Landstra in Cincinnati Real Estate, Home Buyers, Real Estate on January 22, 2011
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Listed by: Kathy Landstra |
Open HouseSunday, January 23, 2011 I will be holding two homes open on Sunday. The schedule will be as follows:
For more information, click the links above or mouse over the pictures and ‘Click’. I hope to see you on Sunday!
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Fast Facts – Home Builders’ Economic Effect
Posted by Kathy Landstra in Real Estate, Real Estate Data on January 19, 2011
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According to an article published by the Associated Press today, the National Association of Home Builders claims some interesting economic effect for each home built. Their report says that each home built accounts for three jobs for one year and means $90,000 in various tax revenues. More about Home Builders and their end-of-year permit rush at msnbc.com. |
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Home Price Declines – National View
Posted by Kathy Landstra in Real Estate, Real Estate Data on January 13, 2011
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The Los Angeles Times recently published this chart of the steepest home price declines in the U.S. It shows the major metropolitan areas (population greater than 250,000) with the greatest reduction in home prices from 2006-2008. It’s striking to see the concentration in California and Florida. Our “national crisis” has be greatly affected by essentially two states — and the automotive industry. The complete Home Price Decline article has a listing of the metropolitan areas and the percentage drop for the three-year period. |
Chart courtesy LA Times |
Sibcy Cline – Top 100 Cincinnati Brands
Posted by Kathy Landstra in Cincinnati Real Estate, Real Estate on January 11, 2011
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According to the Cincinnati Business Courier’s 2011 Book of Lists: Sibcy Cline is one of Cincinnati’s Top 100 Brands. |
2011 Predictions and Observations
Posted by Kathy Landstra in Real Estate, Real Estate Data on January 11, 2011
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Photo courtesy corydalus via Flickr |
It seems that the New Year brings predictions and observations for all parts of our lives, and Real Estate is no different. Of the dozens of articles that I’ve seen, here are just a few that I’ve notices lately:
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WSJ – 10 Reasons to Buy a Home
Posted by Kathy Landstra in Home Buyers, Real Estate on September 20, 2010
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I almost missed the Wall Steet Journal’s article last week about why now is a good time to buy a home. Author Brett Arends details his top ten reasons to buy a home now. Some of his ideas are a bit more “financially-oriented” and offer good food for thought. Sample – three of his top ten:
Mr. Arends complete article, 10 Reasons to Buy a Home, is available on the Wall Street Journal website |
3 Rules for Hiring Home Contractors
Posted by Kathy Landstra in Real Estate on August 30, 2010
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According to an article published at CBS News’ moneywatch.com website: …contractors’ labor costs are down about 10 percent from their 2007 peak, according to Angie Hicks, founder of the Angie’s List home services directory. But business is picking up. ServiceMagic.com, a site connecting homeowners with home service professionals, says remodeling project requests are up 49 percent from a year ago. And a recent American Express survey said 72 percent of affluent homeowners planned to make home improvements in 2010. |
Three Key Rules To save on a home improvement project, follow these rules for hiring a contractor:
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The article is well written and offers in-depth observations. If you are considering using a contractor in the near future this is worth reading. moneywatch.com – 3 Rules For Hiring Home Contractors |
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10 Autumn Home Design & Décor Trends
Posted by Kathy Landstra in Home Sellers, Real Estate on August 25, 2010
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Elaine Williamson of Elaine Williamson Designs posted a lengthy article about home decor and design trends that will be noticed and noticeable this coming fall. Blogging on the Styled, Staged & Sold website, Ms. Williamson discusses what’s really new and what’s coming back from the designer’s scrap pile — brass?!? The entire article, 10 Autumn Home Design & Decor Trends, is located on Styled, Staged & Sold website from the National Association of REALTORS® |
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Make your old kitchen feel new
Posted by Kathy Landstra in Real Estate on August 7, 2010
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Photo courtesy amb.photography via Flickr |
Money Magazine has three cheap ideas for making your old kitchen feel like new. Interesting. Here is a summary:
…painting appliances and concrete countertops? Wow. Kitchens are really getting interesting. Visit Money Magazine if you would like to see the complete article |
Homes will sell if priced right – USAToday
Posted by Kathy Landstra in Home Buyers, Home Sellers, Real Estate on July 30, 2010
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Photo courtesy Sean Dreilinger via Flickr |
According to the article that was published in USA Today on July 28th, home sellers are learning some tough lessens about pricing their home. Perhaps the most telling lesson is that when a home is priced appropriately it will generate high traffic and interest. According to the article, nationally more than 30% of homes on the market in June reduced their price during the month. This offers us further evidence that home prices may still be a challenge for home owners and for real estate agents. It is still evident that home buyers continue to hold some measure of extra power. If you would like to read the entire USA Today article, follow this link. |
Buy a New Home in a Weekend
Posted by Kathy Landstra in Home Buyers, Real Estate on July 26, 2010
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Very few people are in THAT big of a hurry to make their new home decision and get the purchase completed, but this article offers some great reminders about the tasks and processes involved in home buying. Written by a REALTOR in San Antonio, Texas, this article offers ten useful reminders of all the home buying tasks that you should remember when you are ready to purchase a new home. |
Quickie Home Buying List
Visit New San Antonio Homes for the complete article. |
Best Online Tools for Buying a Home
Posted by Kathy Landstra in Home Buyers, Real Estate on July 24, 2010
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Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy |
NBC’s today show had a really nice segement on Internet-based Home Buying tools today. In general the discussion was very upbeat and “cautiously optimistic” about the near term outlook for residential real estate. Among other things, websites for mortgages, foreclosures, maps/satellite images, and school information. You can link to the Today Show’s video library and see additional real estate and home buying videos from NBC. |
Hotest U.S. Locations
Posted by Kathy Landstra in Real Estate on July 22, 2010
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As we head toward the 90-degree point again, it’s interesting to look at CNNMoney.com’s “Hotest Places to Live” list. This list, which compares the U.S. cities with the hotest average temperature in July, inspires the proverbial, “You think you got it bad…” feeling. The hotest places article lists a full twenty-five cities, but since the first tweleve are all north of 105 degrees and in Arizona, I think you get the point. Arizona is HOT! I believe Goodyear, AZ is the Cincinnati Reds new spring training home. |
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Sibcy Cline offers iPhone App
Posted by Kathy Landstra in Cincinnati Real Estate, Real Estate on July 2, 2010
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Sibcy Cline has released its iPhone app. You can use the app to search for property in Greater Cincinnati, Dayton, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana. If you would like additional information or would like to download the app please follow this Sibcy Cline iPhone App link. Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 3.0 or later. |
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What is a Home Warranty?
A home warranty is a service contract, normally for one year, which helps protect home owners against the cost of unexpected covered repairs or replacement on their major systems and appliances that break down due to normal wear and tear. Coverage is for systems and appliances in good working order at the start of the contract.
What is a Short Sale?
If a home is being sold for below what the current seller owes on the property—and the seller does not have other funds to make up the difference at closing—the sale is considered a short sale. A short sale is different from a foreclosure, which is when the seller's lender has taken title of the home and is selling it directly. Homeowners often try to accomplish a short sale in order to avoid foreclosure.
