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The Lowry Team Keller William Realty :: It’s Time To Fall Back This Weekend

October 31, 2014 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

Fall Back 2014 Is This Weekend

It’s Daylight Saving Time! The original purpose of Daylight Saving Time was to make better use of daylight and to conserve energy. Each year we fall back in the Fall and spring forward in the Spring! Before you go to bed Saturday night, November 1st, move all your clocks back one hour.

In addition to changing the clocks, there are other life saving tasks that homeowners should perform this weekend as well. Check and change the batteries of your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 3 out of 5 fire deaths happen in homes without smoke detectors or the detectors were not working. Smoke detectors should be on each level of your home and inside the bedrooms.

Carbon monoxide is known as the silent killer. You cannot see or smell this poisonous gas. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reported that from 2008 to 2010 162 deaths occurred from items such as portable generators and home heating systems.

So, set all of your clocks back one hour when you go to bed Saturday night and make the time this weekend to check your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. The few minutes it takes can be the difference between life and death.

Please share this article with your friends and family! The Lowry Team wishes you a happy and safe weekend!

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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The Lowry Team Keller Williams :: Best Places to Live in Cincinnati

October 30, 2014 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

The Best Places To Live In Cincinnati

BusinessInsider.com researched the “50 Best Suburbs In America.” They examined data from 300 suburbs in order to come up with their list. Business Insider took into consideration suburbs with populations between 5,000 and 100,000, places within 40 kilometers of a metro area, commute times, median household incomes, poverty and crime rates, school ratings and housing affordability. The Midwest and in particular, Ohio, dominated the final list. If you are looking for a home for sale in Cincinnati, check out the local suburbs that made the “50 Best Suburbs in America” list.

Wyoming, Ohio was ranked 24th. Wyoming has a population of 8,428. The median household income is $95,572. The school district’s rating was a 10 according to GreatSchools.org. Wyoming was described as a close knit community with top rated schools.

Montgomery, Ohio was ranked #21. The population of Montgomery is 10,251. School district rating was a 9. Median household income is $109,779. Montgomery has a low crime rate and is less than 23 minutes from Cincinnati.

Coming in at #3 is Madeira, Ohio. The population of Madeira is 8,726 and the school district rating is a 10. Median household income is $87,232. Last year, Madeira made Forbes list of “best high performing public school districts with affordable housing.”

These are just a few of the best places to live in Cincinnati. Many Dayton area and Northern Kentucky suburbs were included in the Top 50. Bellbrook and Springboro, both located near Dayton, made the list. Fort Thomas, Villa Hills and Edgewood Kentucky were included as well.

The Lowry Team would love to help you make the move into one of the best places to live in Cincinnati. We have a great referral service and can assist you in finding a home outside of the Cincinnati area as well.

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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Search Cincinnati Real Estate With Our Map Search On LowryTeam.com

October 30, 2014 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

Customize Your Home Search With The Map Search Feature On LowryTeam.com

The Lowry Team, Keller Williams Realty is excited to announce the launch of their brand new, state of the art website. Features of the site include a mobile app, map search, home value page, career information, neighborhood pages, agent reviews and much, much more! Finding your new home is still just a click away! Go to LowryTeam.com and check it out.

Now you have the ability to search the entire Cincinnati MLS with our map search feature. Use your mouse or finger to to draw a custom search on the map. All of the homes for sale in that area will pop up. There is still the option to refine your search by indicating the number of bedrooms, baths, price range, etc. When searching for Cincinnati real estate you have the choice between map, list and grid views.

As always, you can save and edit your searches and mark your favorite listings. Search homes for sale by city, county, community, school district, subdivision and more! Take a moment and check out Lowryteam.com. We think you will find our new website very user friendly and full of valuable information.

Contact The Lowry Team of Keller Williams Realty Associate Partners today to get in touch with a real estate specialist.

The Lowry Team is an award winning, full service real estate firm specializing in West Chester, Liberty Township, Mason, Monroe and the Northern Suburbs of Cincinnati. The Lowry Team’s culture is that of a fun, high energy group who prides themselves on providing, personal, professional real estate service.

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

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The Lowry Team Keller Williams :: The Advantages Of Buying A Home

October 29, 2014 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

“The Advantages Of Buying A Home”

The Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University reported “5 Financial Reasons To Buy A Home.”

1. Housing is the one leveraged investment available. According to the Harvard report, “Home ownership allows households to amplify any appreciation on the value of their homes by a leverage factor.”

2. You are paying for housing whether you own or rent. The report states, “Home owners pay debt service to pay down their own principal while the households that rent pay down the principal of a landlord.”

3. Owning is usually a form of “forced savings.” Harvard research has found, “Having to make a house payment one way or the other, owning a home can overcome people’s tendency to defer savings.”

4. There are substantial tax benefits to owning. This is because “home owners are able to deduct mortgage interest and property taxes from their income.”

5. Owning is a hedge against inflation. Research done by the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University indicates that, “Housing costs and rents have tended over most time periods to go up at or higher than the rate of inflation, making owning an attractive proposition.”

There are many advantages of buying a home, financial or otherwise. If you are considering buying your first home you can start your home search here:

Buying a home as a first time homebuyer is a complex process, one that a real estate agent specializes in navigating. A real estate agent will advocate for you and your interests throughout the whole process, which makes it important for you to find the agent that will best fit your needs.

The Lowry Team takes a team approach to home buying and selling. The Lowry Team consists of members that are focused on areas of specialization including Listing Specialists, Buyer Specialists, Transaction/Listing Coordinator and a Marketing Director. This ensures that you get more focused attention and your home buying or selling process goes as smoothly as possible.

Contact The Lowry Team of Keller Williams Realty Associate Partners today to get in touch with a real estate specialist.

The Lowry Team is an award winning, full service real estate firm. The Lowry Team’s culture is that of a fun, high energy group who prides themselves on providing, personal, professional real estate service.

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

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