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The Lowry Team Keller Williams: Love It Or List It

December 22, 2014 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

The Lowry Team Keller Williams: Love It Or List It

Many of you have seen HGTV’s Show Love It Or List It. For those of you that haven’t, the show is a competition between an interior designer and a real estate agent.

During the show, the interior designer works on transforming a home into something that will make the home owners want to stay in their current home.

Meanwhile, the real estate agent works on finding the home owners a new home that will appeal to them more. Unfortunately, very few of us are going to have the stars of the show show up on our doorstep. So, for us it is the do-it-yourself version of Love It Or List It!

Love It?

Perhaps you have been putting off some projects, large or small, around the house. The lack of resources such as time and money make it difficult for a homeowner to keep up with all of the maintenance and updates that we would like. So, home improvements have been put on the back burner. Now you are at a point that you must do something or move on. Would you want to stay in your home longer if you updated a bathroom or renovated the kitchen? Talk to a professional. Find out how much the project would cost and how long it would take to complete.

List It?

Talk to a real estate agent. Let them know up front that you are trying to decide between updating and selling your home. Specify what exact changes you would like to see in your home. Together, with your real estate agent, tour some homes with those particular desired features. Narrow down exactly what you want and like in a home. Have your real estate agent do a comparative market analysis for you. Find out what other homes similar to yours are listed for and what they have sold for. Also, find out how long the other homes were on the market.

Love It or List It?

Compare the time and money involved in both your home projects and putting the house on the market. Remember that either way you are either opening your home to workers or to buyers. Whatever you choose to do, there is bound to be some stress and inconvenience involved. In the end, choose the route that will make you and your family happiest in the long run.

In a love it or list it situation? Call Eric Lowry, CEO and Listing Specialist for The Lowry Team, Keller Williams Realty at 513-874-1830. Ask about our Guaranteed Sale Program. The Lowry Team will sell your home in 88 days or less, or sell it for free!

Don’t Hire an Agent…Hire a Team. The Lowry Team.

Buyers and Sellers can reach The Lowry Team Keller Williams at 513-874-1830.

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Mason Ohio Real Estate: Village Lakes Subdivision And Homes For Sale

December 22, 2014 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

Village Lakes Subdivision And Homes For Sale in Mason Ohio

The Village Lakes Subdivision is located in the 45040 zip code of Mason, Ohio. Village Lakes real estate features a variety of styles and sizes of homes for sale. Homes currently for sale in Village Lakes range in price from $130,000 – $330,000.

The Village Lakes neighborhood was built in 1994. Drees Homes was the builder of the development. There are over 500 single family homes and townhomes. Lots are in the quarter of an acre range. Single family homes for sale have 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. Townhomes currently on the market have 2-3 bedrooms and 2-3 baths.You will find mostly two story homes with two car garages in the Village Lakes subdivision.

The Village Lakes neighborhood is regulated by a homeowner’s association. The association was created to enhance and protect the value of the property owned by the members.

Village Lakes has a pool, clubhouse, tennis courts, a gazebo, half court basketball and play area. There are streetlights, sidewalks and walking trails throughout the neighborhood. Residents enjoy the sunsets over the beautiful lakes and long walks along the green space.

The Village Lakes subdivision is served by the top rated Mason City School District. Mason schools are known for their excellence in academics, athletics and music programs. Students living in Village Lakes will attend the following schools: The Early Childhood Center for Pre-K through 2nd grade, Western Row Elementary for grades 2 and 3, Mason Intermediate School for 4th – 6th grade, Mason Middle School for grades 7 and 8 and Mason High School for 9th – 12 grades.

Village Lakes has been a family friendly neighborhood for many people who work in the Tri-State area. The Village Lakes subdivision is conveniently situated between the cities of Cincinnati and Dayton. It is located just minutes from I-71. It is near many shopping, dining and entertainment options such as Deerfield Towne Center and Kings Island.

The neighborhood is also near parks, golf courses and the Mason Community Center. There are more than a half a dozen parks in Mason, Ohio. Together they add up to over 300 acres of developed parks. Corwin M. Nixon Park is located on Mason Montgomery Road. It consists of over 45 acres of athletic fields, shelters and a public pool.

There are more than half a dozen golf courses within the Mason Ohio city limits. Western Row Golf Course and The Golf Center at Kings Island are both 18 hole public golf courses. The Heritage Club is a private 18 hole golf course located in Mason.

The Mason Community Center is located at 6050 Mason Montgomery Road. It is also home to the Mason Senior Center. This state of the art facility has fitness and aquatic classes, organized sports, senior activities, health classes and screenings, enrichment programs and more.

It is no wonder Money Magazine named Mason Ohio “One of the Best Places to Live” in 2013!

Find out more about The Village Lakes neighborhood and Mason, Ohio. Contact The Lowry Team today to get in touch with a Village Lakes Real Estate Agent.

Don’t Hire an Agent…Hire a Team. The Lowry Team.

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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Are Offering 3% Down Programs

December 19, 2014 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Are Offering 3% Down Mortgage Programs

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have both announced that they will begin offering 3% down options for home buyers. Fannie Mae’s 3% mortgage program went into effect on December 13, 2014. Fannie Mac will roll out their 3% down mortgage program beginning March 23, 2015.

The 3% down programs will be helpful to potential home buyers that qualify for a loan but lack the funds for a more substantial down payment.

The Lowry Team can refer you to their preferred lender. First Option Lending can explain these new programs in further detail. They can also start the pre-approval process so that you can begin looking for your new home.

Contact Eric Lowry, CEO of The Lowry Team, for more information about the housing market, interest rates, and buying or selling a home. He can arrange for a FREE Buyer’s Consultation to help you determine what the best course of action is for you.

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Oxford Ohio Is Named Best College Town In The Nation

December 19, 2014 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

Oxford Ohio Is Named Best College Town In The Nation

WalletHub.com has named Oxford, Ohio the best college town in the nation. Oxford, Ohio is home to Miami University. Oxford placed first out of 280 college cities and towns in the study. Rankings were based on 23 factors. Some of those factors include the quality of higher education, crime rates and the cost of living.

The 23 factors taken into consideration were then broken down into 3 major categories. Those categories were wallet wellness, a youth oriented environment and opportunities. Oxford ranked 23rd for wallet wellness, 16th for youth oriented environment and 1st for opportunities. Read the whole report here.

Oxford, Ohio encompasses 7.24 square miles in the northwest corner of Butler County. Oxford has approximately 22,000 residents, 44% of which are between the ages of 20 and 24. Residents of Oxford Ohio attend the Talawanda School District. Oxford is home to many parks, a municipal pool and a community center.

For more information about Oxford, Ohio contact a member of The Lowry Team at 513-874-1830.

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