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7 Ways to Winterize Your Home in Cincinnati

Should I Sell My House in the Winter?Although scientifically speaking winter solstice does not begin until December 21 when the Earth’s North Pole is tilted farthest from the sun (also the shortest day of the year), the first snowfall last week was a reminder that winter as we know it has arrived! And with winter comes snow, ice and cold …

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Should I Sell My House in Winter?

Should I Sell My House in the Winter?Many people who are thinking about selling their house ask if they should sell their house in the winter or wait until spring. The theory is that less people move in the winter than the spring, thus a smaller pool of buyers. While this is true, there is also more of an inventory …

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Selling a House As Is in Cincinnati

Selling a House As Is in CincinnatiIf you’re asking yourself, “Can I sell my house as is in Cincinnati?”, you’re not alone. There are many different reasons people want to sell their house as is. Many people either don’t have the time or money to fix it up or just want to get rid of it and get on with …

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Advantages and Disadvantages of For Sale by Owner

Advantages and Disadvantages of For Sale by Owner There are advantages and disadvantages of selling a house for sale by owner. The first advantage, and the most appealing to anyone looking to sell their house is that you get to keep all the money. But is it really worth it? Let’s check out the pros and cons of for sale …

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Six Most Expensive Home Repairs

Six Most Expensive Home Repairs When people talk about how great owning a home is, they rarely mention the cost of home maintenance that can set you back thousands of dollars a year, and put you in a very tough financial position if you are not prepared for it. According to Fool.com, one should expect to spend between 1%-4% of …

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How Foreclosure will Affect You in Cincinnati, OH

How Foreclosure will Affect You in Cincinnati, OH Losing a home can be one of the most painful events in one’s life. Beyond the negative emotional impact which alone can be devastating, having a foreclosure will also affect your long-term financial well-being. If you’re facing foreclosure, there are things you should know. Credit Score According to Equifax, foreclosure is second …

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What to Know About the Housing Market During COVID

What to Know About the Housing Market During COVIDEver since the start of the pandemic, everyone from experts to first time home buyers have been making their predictions of how the housing market is going to be affected. Many thought the market was going to take a turn for the worst, and not neglecting to mention the crash of 2008. …

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Can I Sell My House Without a Realtor?

Can I Sell My House Without a Realtor?Many people believe that the only way to sell a house is with a realtor. However, there are no rules requiring to sell your house with a real estate agent, and selling houses FSBO, or for sale by owner, is gaining in popularity. This could be in large part because of the 6% …

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5 Ways to Sell Your House Fast

5 WAYS TO SELL YOUR HOUSE FASTIf you want to sell your house fast, you’ll want to do the minimum amount of work to get it ready. Depending on the condition of your house it could mean anything from a full remodel to just replacing the carpet. Either way, getting a house ready to sell takes weeks or even months …

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Tired Landlord in Cincinnati

Tired Landlord in CincinnatiWith some of the world’s richest people like Andrew Carnegie and Warren Buffet touting about what a great investment real estate is, it seems like a perfect place to put your money.  The thought of buying a house and just collecting a rent check every month can be very appealing.  And let’s not forget about the tax …