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Real Estate Prices vs Super Bowl Appearances

February 2, 2014 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

Real Estate Prices vs Super Bowl Appearances

Is there a correlation between number of Super Bowl appearances and real estate prices? Read on and see what you think.

Seven of the ten NFL teams that have gone to the Super Bowl the most (five times or more) are from cities that have a high median home sale price compared to the average median home prices of cities with NFL teams. While nine of the thirteen NFL teams that have gone to the Super Bowl the least (one time or less) are from cities with a low median home sale price compared to the average.

Real Estate Prices vs Super Bowl Appearances

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Beckett Ridge Homes in West Chester Ohio

January 30, 2014 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

Beckett Ridge Homes in West Chester Ohio

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You will love coming home to this fantastic West Chester neighborhood! An established neighborhood with golf course views and several nearby parks and trails, Beckett Ridge is a great place to live.

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Spacious and Affordable Beckett Ridge Homes

Beckett Ridge has both single family homes and condos. These one and two story, 2 to 5 bedroom homes range in size from 1000 to 7000 square feet. Homes were built on .24 to .75 acre lots with spacious yards. This is a well-established, friendly neighborhood, most of the homes were built in the 1970’s, 1980’s and 1990’s. As Beckett Ridge is on a hill, it is not unusual for some Beckett Ridge homes to have fantastic views out over the Union Center area. Many of the homes have great golf-course views. Beckett Ridge home values range from approximately $125,000 to $600,000.

Affordable Low or No Down Payment Options

Most of the Beckett Ridge homes in West Chester are approved for FHA 3.5% down payment financing, Conventional 3% down payment financing, and VA zero down payment financing.

Convenient West Chester Location

West Chester Ohio 45069 is one of the most convenient areas in the entire region. Beckett Ridge is within minutes to I-75 and I-275 and has close proximity to necessities. This is an active area within walking distance to several parks, the trail system! Nearby shopping, restaurants, and convenient access to the highway make this a very accommodating area!

4 miles to the Streets of West Chester.

7 miles to Voice of America Shopping Center

6.5 miles to West Chester Hospital

14.2 miles to the Monroe Outlets

23 miles to downtown Cincinnati

The Homes For Sale in Beckett Ridge are a great place to call home. You will not be disappointed if you end up living here. You can find homes for sale in Beckett Ridge as well as all available West Chester Ohio 45069 homes for sale on our website.

Free HOME REPORT for West Chester Ohio 45069

Gain valuable insight into the West Chester Ohio 45069 community by looking at household incomes, crime risk, education levels attained, and potential for extreme weather.

Schools serving the Beckett Ridge homes include Freedom Elementary School, Ridge Middle School, and Lakota West High School. The quality of a school can greatly influence home values in an area.

Four Bridges Homes In Liberty Township Ohio

January 22, 2014 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

Four Bridges Homes In Liberty Township Ohio

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You will love coming home to this fantastic Liberty Township Neighborhood with its tree lined streets with spacious homes and yards. An established luxury neighborhood in a golf course community with several nearby parks and trails, Four Bridges is a great place to live.

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Spacious Luxury Homes In Four Bridges

These one and two story, 2 to 6 bedroom homes range in size from 2500 to 7500 square feet. Homes were built on .25 to .46 acre lots with spacious front yards and golf course views from the backyards. Most of the homes in Four Bridges have full, finished basements. This is a well established friendly neighborhood, most of the homes were built around 2002. Four Bridges is a HOA community, covering landscaping and snow removal. Living in Four Bridges provides you membership to the pool, golf course, tennis courts, and fitness center. A true luxury community! Four Bridges home values range from $275,000 to $990,000.

Convenient Liberty Township Location

Liberty Township Ohio 45011 is one of the most convenient areas in the entire region. Within minutes to just about anywhere in Cincinnati and close proximity to necessities, it’s a great place to live! This is an active area within walking distance to several parks and trail systems! Nearby shopping, restaurants at Voice of America, and convenient access to the highway make this a very accommodating area!

3.5 miles to Voice of America Shopping Center

3.7 miles to West Chester Hospital

19 miles to the University of Cincinnati

25 miles to downtown Cincinnati

The Homes For Sale in Four Bridges are a great place to call home. You will not be disappointed if you end up living here. You can find homes for sale in Four Bridges (if there are any available today) as well as all available Liberty Township Ohio 45011 homes for sale on our website.

Free Home Report for Liberty Township Ohio 45011

Gain valuable insight into the Liberty Township Ohio 45011 community by looking at household incomes, crime risk, education levels attained, and potential for extreme weather.

Schools serving the Four Bridges homes include Hopewell Elementary School, Hopewell Junior High School, and Lakota East High School. The quality of a school can greatly influence home values in an area.

Why You Need Loan Pre-Approval

January 21, 2014 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

Why You Need Loan Pre-Approval

If you are getting started on your home search, the first thing you should do is get pre-approved. Wondering why you need loan pre-approval? Well, getting pre-approved acts as a dry run of the loan application process. The mortgage lender uses details about your credit, income, assets, and debts to estimate how much mortgage you can afford. After you get pre-approved, you will get a letter of pre-approval from the lender which states the amount of mortgage they are willing to lend you. This indicates the price range in which you should be looking for a home, which could save you time and heartache from the possibility of looking beyond your means. Wouldn’t you want to know if you could afford the home you’re looking at before you fall in love?

A pre-approval also serves as a good indication to potential sellers of your general creditworthiness. Proving to sellers that you are a qualified buyer is another important reason why you need loan pre-approval. Most sellers will not accept an offer without at least a pre-approval letter included; so if you are serious about buying a home this should be one of the first steps you take towards getting you in your new home. Many real estate agents will not even agree to show you homes until you are pre-approved. In the end, having a home loan pre-approval letter in hand will cause the home-buying process to be less stressful and much more enjoyable.

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New Flood Insurance Rates and Regulations

January 13, 2014 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

New Flood Insurance Rates and Regulations

Cincinnati residents who live on or near a flood plain are finding out how federal flood insurance regulation changes are affecting their insurance rates. On July 6, 2012, a law took effect that made significant changes to National Flood Insurance Program regulations. Most significantly, the insurance premium rates will increase on homes on or near special flood hazard zones. Wondering if your home is on or near a special flood hazard zone? Find out if you will be affected by the new flood insurance rates by entering your address on FEMA’s flood zone maps.

As of January 1, 2014, premium rates began to increase. However, the increases on new flood insurance rates don’t stop there. Rates will increase 25% each year until they reflect the full risk rate. This not only affects current home owners, but home buyers as well. For newly purchased property, FEMA will begin to apply full risk rates to the policies. These purchases will also not be eligible for any discounts or subsidies that the previous owner was receiving. See all Cincinnati homes currently listed for sale.

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The Lowry Team Welcomes Jessica Lowry As A New Buyer Specialist

January 8, 2014 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

The Lowry Team Welcomes Jessica Lowry As A New Buyer Specialist

The Lowry Team at Keller Williams Realty is excited to announce that Jessica Lowry has been hired as Buyer Specialist. Jessica Lowry is a full time real estate professional specializing in the Northern Cincinnati suburbs such as West Chester, Liberty Township, Mason, Fairfield, Fairfield Township, Monroe, and surrounding areas. As a Buyer Specialist for the team, Jessica works with home buyers to help them find their dream home.

Jessica Lowry previously held the position of Marketing Director for The Lowry Team. Jessica lived in West Chester (Beckett Ridge) most of her life, and now currently lives in the Mason area. Jessica is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati. Eric Lowry, CEO of The Lowry Team, says “We are thrilled to have Jessica join our team of Buyer Specialists. In her previous role of Marketing Director for The Lowry Team, Jessica excelled and I am certain she will in her new role as well.”

Jessica Lowry can be reached at 513-516-1669 or Jessica@lowryteam.com

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 and a Marketing Director.