Pending Homes Sales Up From Previous Years

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According to the National Association of Realtors®, pending home sales in February were notably above the pattern in the first half of last year. The Pending Home Sales Index gives further detail of the trend, which indicates that 2012 should be a much better year than 2011. The data reflects contracts but not closings. Real estate sales in the … [Read more...]

Easy Tips for Spring Maintenance in Hamilton

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When it comes to performing home maintenance, there is no better time than during the spring. The weather is just right and it is right after the fall and winter months, which often puts a good amount of stress on different areas of the house. In order to ensure your home is functioning at its best (which reduces gas and electricity consumption),hhere are a … [Read more...]

Home Sales Up for Cincinnati Area in February

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Figures for the Cincinnati real estate market were released last week, and the numbers definitely point to some positive trends for the area. The past difficulties of housing markets all over the country have been hindering growth in some sectors, but apparently that's not the case in the Cincinnati Metro area. According to a recent press release from the … [Read more...]

Foreclosures and Short Sales Homes are Selling

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All of us here in Ohio can breathe easier. The real estate market is looking up, and distressed sales (while not perfect) are benefiting both sellers and buyers. We are not “out of the woods” yet, but things are clearly improving. According to a recent article in RealtorMag entitled “A Clean Slate,” shadow inventory of distressed listings showed … [Read more...]

Home Technology Playing Vital Role For Sales in Coming Years

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From automated window blinds to higher efficiency air conditioning, the newest and latest home technology products are becoming more and more of a influence on how buyers and sellers perceive home values. It's easy to understand why, too, since all sorts of new home technology products are hitting the market everyday, and they're all adding to the comfort … [Read more...]