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Carriage Hill Subdivision And Homes For Sale In Liberty Township

October 6, 2014 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

Carriage Hill Subdivision And Homes For Sale In Liberty Township

Carriage Hill Subdivision is located in Liberty Township, Ohio. Carriage Hill was the site of Homearama 2013 and 2014. Carriage Hill is made up of eight smaller neighborhoods within the subdivision. The Creeks, The Trails, Sycamore Point, Birch Point and Oak Reserve are just a few of those planned communities. Two new community neighborhoods are in the planning stages. There will be 27 new home sites in the new Walnut Point Ridge community and 29 new home sites in the expanding Oak Reserve community. Homes recently sold in Carriage Hill have ranged in price from $400,000 up to a home sold by The Lowry Team for $1.5 million.

The Carriage Hill Subdivision sprawls over a lush landscape of over 400 acres with beautiful stocked lakes, streams, walking and biking paths and mature trees. There is a clubhouse, pool, picnic areas and playgrounds for residents’ enjoyment.

The Carriage Hill community is regulated by a homeowner’s association. The association was created to enhance and protect the value of the property owned by the members. The Carriage Hill Community Association manages all of the amenities and provides planned community events for all single family homes including the patio and courtyard homes located in Cypress Village. Cypress Village is a low maintenance, luxury home community for empty nesters and busy professionals. In addition to the Carriage Hill Community Association, Cypress Village has a community association that manages the lawn maintenance of individual home sites.

The focal point of the Carriage Hill Subdivision is the historical Carriage House. Built in 1882, the building was initially used to store barley that was shipped to the Windisch-Mulhauser Brewing Company. In 2000 the building was moved to its current location to hold a collection of horse drawn wagons, sleighs and carriages. The Carriage House is now available for the private use of Carriage Hill residents. It is a place for residents to have movie nights, game day parties and other community events. It is also a great location for weddings, receptions and private parties.

The Carriage Hill subdivision is served by the Lakota Local School District. Lakota Local Schools are known for their excellence in academics, athletics and music programs. They are considered to be one of the top schools districts in the State of Ohio.

Carriage Hill is conveniently situated between the cities of Cincinnati and Dayton. It is located just minutes from I-75, I-275, and Union Centre Blvd. It is near many shopping, dining and entertainment options such as the new Liberty Center and Monroe Outlets. It is also close to one of the newest branches of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.

Contact The Lowry Team today to get in touch with a Carriage Hill Real Estate Agent.

The Lowry Team – Keller Williams Realty 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.

The Lowry Team is “Different By Design”… taking 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, Inside Sales Associate and a Marketing Director.

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 :: Trick Or Treat Safety Tips

October 6, 2014 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

The Lowry Team Keller Williams :: Trick Or Treat Safety Tips

Halloween can be lots of fun for ghouls and goblins but it can also be dangerous! The Lowry Team shares a few safety tips to keep in mind when trick or treating.

1 – See and Be Seen – Many accidents take place because of impaired vision or from the inability to see the trick or treater. Make sure drivers and other trick or treaters can see you. It is a very good idea to put reflective tape on your costume. Also, consider wearing a glow stick as a bracelet or necklace. Masks can inhibit your vision. Try face paint instead of a mask this year. Carry a flashlight so you can see where you are walking.

2 – Don’t talk to strangers – Don’t trick or treat alone! Go with an adult and/or a group of friends. Trick or treat in your neighborhood and only go to the houses of families that you know. Never approach and talk to a stranger that is in their car.

3 – You’ve got to be “tripping” me! – Most accidents that occur on Halloween are caused by tripping and falling. Make certain that your costume fits appropriately. Costumes that trail along the ground are a tripping hazard. Wear comfortable shoes that fit properly. Heels can can get caught in a costume or in the sidewalk. As exciting as Halloween night is, walk and don’t run.

4 – Fire Safety – Wear flame retardant costumes and materials. Use caution around candles and other flames. Many families have lit candles, jack o’ lanterns and fire pits outside on Halloween night. Especially on a windy night, this can be very dangerous.

5 – Check it out – Wait to eat your candy until you get home. Once inside your well-lit house, look carefully at each piece of candy. Make sure to throw away any pieces that have wrappers that are torn or have holes in them. If you received a homemade treat from someone you do not know, throw that out as well.

THE LOWRY TEAM wishes you a Safe and Happy Halloween!

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 :: Local Craft Shows

October 3, 2014 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

The Lowry Team Keller Williams :: Local Craft Shows

As the holidays approach, many local schools, churches and other organizations hold arts and crafts shows. It is a great opportunity to pick up some items for decorating the house for the Fall and Winter seasons. It is also a great place to purchase gifts for holidays, birthdays or just because. The Lowry Team has found a few venues holding arts and crafts shows this weekend.

The Lakota West Craft Show has been in business for more than 35 years! It has become known as one of the best arts and craft shows in the area. Wander through over 200 indoor booths. Concessions are available for purchase and there is an ATM machine on site. Lakota West High School is located at 8940 Union Centre Boulevard West Chester, Ohio 45069. Hours are Saturday, October 4th from 10 am – 4 pm and Sunday, October 5th from 11 am – 4 pm. Cost of admission is $1.

Sacred Heart Church in Fairfield, Ohio is also holding their annual craft show this weekend. The show will be open from 10 am – 4 pm on Saturday and 9 am – 3 pm on Sunday. The church is located at 400 Nilles Road Fairfield, Ohio 45014.

The Hyde Park Art Show takes place annually at Hyde Park Square. It is the largest one day art show in Greater Cincinnati. There will be more than 200, mostly local, exhibitors. A variety of mediums will be available for purchase such as paint, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, photography and more. The event, located at 2800 Erie Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio 45208 is free and open to the public. The art show is open on Sunday, October 5th from 10 am – 5 pm.

The Lowry Team, Keller Williams Realty Lives, Works and Plays in Cincinnati!

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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West Chester and Liberty Township Ohio Real Estate Market Report

October 3, 2014 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

West Chester and Liberty Township Ohio Real Estate Market Report

West Chester and Liberty Township Ohio Home Sales were flat when compared to the sales in West Chester and Liberty Township in August 2013. The 167 closed home sales in West Chester and Liberty Township in August remains at the highest levels that we have seen since 2005. The ability for the sales levels to continue to increase is limited right now by a shortage of available homes for sale.

West Chester and Liberty Township Ohio Average Sale Prices were up 19.64% in August 2014 when compared to August of 2013. Average sale prices for West Chester and Liberty Township for year to date 2014 are now up 10.51% compared to 2013. The trend with home prices continues to be positive.

Days On Market for West Chester and Liberty Township Homes that closed in August 2014 was 66 which is the same as both August 2013 and July 2014. 66 days on market is historically a very low number and continues to reflect the fact that nice homes priced correctly are selling very quickly.

List to Sale Price Ratio for homes sold in West Chester and Liberty Township Ohio in August 2014 was 97.15% which is just slightly lower than July 2014’s 97.43% These 97% plus ratios are very high and are also an indicator of both market strength overall and the continued shortage of homes for sale. Homes on the market less than 30 days sold for 98.32% of list price in August.

The Inventory of Homes for Sale in West Chester and Liberty Township has been low for quite some time now and has even dropped slightly lower. The current level of supply is at 3.5 months worth of homes for sale compared to last month when the month’s supply was 3.8.

Interest Rates in the West Chester and Liberty Township area remain very low and have largely been very stable. The current rate for a 30 year fixed rate loan is approximately 4.25% for a conventional loan and approximately 4.125% for an FHA loan.

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