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Top Selling Cincinnati Neighborhoods of 2017

January 3, 2018 by Eric Lowry

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Top Selling Cincinnati Neighborhoods of 2017

In 2017 we saw a strong real estate market despite historically low inventory levels. The following 13 neighborhoods had the most single family home sales in 2017, according to the Cincinnati MLS (Multiple Listing Service). Read on to find out which one was number one.

13. Batavia Township
Average sale price: $184,628
Average Days on Market: 47
# of Homes Sold: 336

12. Delhi Township
Average sale price: $139,079
Average Days on Market: 48
# of Homes Sold: 376

11. Mason
Average sale price: $320,274
Average Days on Market: 36
# of Homes Sold: 422

10. Fairfield
Average sale price: $161,992
Average Days on Market: 33
# of Homes Sold: 444

9. Deerfield Township
Average sale price: $314,947
Average Days on Market: 32
# of Homes Sold: 461

8. Hamilton Township
Average sale price: $244,274
Average Days on Market: 52
# of Homes Sold: 559

7. Middletown
Average sale price: $96,742
Average Days on Market: 55
# of Homes Sold: 591

6. Miami Township
Average sale price: $252,867
Average Days on Market: 42
# of Homes Sold: 679

5. Colerain Township
Average sale price: $126,350
Average Days on Market: 47
# of Homes Sold: 716

4. Hamilton
Average sale price: $95,535
Average Days on Market: 45
# of Homes Sold: 729

3. Liberty Township
Average sale price: $281,295
Average Days on Market: 46
# of Homes Sold: 746

2. Union Township
Average sale price: $188,032
Average Days on Market: 47
# of Homes Sold: 754

1. West Chester
Average sale price: $267,672
Average Days on Market: 35
# of Homes Sold: 771

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Christmas and Holiday Things to do in Cincinnati 2017

November 16, 2017 by Eric Lowry

If you’re looking for a list of Christmas and Holiday things to do in Cincinnati this holiday season, look no further! From ice skating to parades, and train rides to lights displays, we’ve got you covered!

Ongoing Holiday Events

Ice Skating on Fountain Square – Ice rink open October 27th – February 19th.

Skate with Santa – Every weekend from Thanksgiving until Christmas, Santa will lace up his skates and join families out on the ice for an hour of holiday-filled fun.

North Pole Express – Take a magical train ride with Santa Claus and his elves!

Water Wonderland with Scuba Santa – Meet Scuba Santa and his elves, visit Santa’s post office, enjoy holiday music, and more!

Christmas at EnterTRAINment Junction – Take a journey to the North Pole, where you can can meet Mrs. Claus and Santa himself, and check out their special holiday train displays.

Krohn Conservatory Holiday Show – Cincinnati Choo Choo – Features an interactive train display, beautiful poinsettias, and seasonal plants.

Tree Lighting Ceremonies and Festivals

Olde West Chester Christmas Walk – Saturday, November 18th; 2:00 – 9:00 PM. Shopping, yummy treats, live music, crafts, games, visits with Santa, and more.

Liberty Center’s Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting – Saturday, November 18th; 6:00 – 9:30 PM. Enjoy live music, a holiday parade, a lights show, and visits with Santa.

Macy’s Light up the Square – Friday, November 24th; 6:00 – 11:00 PM. Live music, appearance by Santa Claus, ice skating, fireworks, holiday market, and the official tree lighting.

Lebanon Christmas Parade and Festival – Saturday, December 2nd; 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Two parades, gift and food vendors, Christmas carolers and other live music, visits with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, and much more!

Light Up Fairfield – Saturday, December 2nd; 1:00 – 6:00 PM. Holiday market, Santa visits, live music and carols, and tree lighting ceremony.

Light up OTR – 2017 event TBD. Enjoy this community-based holiday party held annually in Washington Park.

Christmas in Loveland – Saturday, December 16th; 4:00 – 9:00 PM. Live music and performances, a special showing of Frozen, visits with Santa, carriage rides, food trucks, ice carving, and much more!

Pioneer Christmas – Sunday, December 10th; 1:00 – 4:00 PM at Keehner Park in West Chester.

Santa-bration – December 22nd – 24th; 11 AM – 5 PM. Santa’s coming to Carol Anne’s Carousel! Enjoy winter crafts, photos with Santa, and carousel rides.

Breakfast with Santa

Breakfast with Santa at Maggiano’s – November 26th, December 2nd & 3rd, and December 9th & 10th. Enjoy a breakfast buffet, visits and pictures with Santa, and games and activity stations.

Santa’s Brunch at Voice of America Park – December 16th, 12:30pm – 3:00pm. A delicious buffet, live piano music and caroling, visits with Santa, and more. Registration is required before December 2nd.

Lights Displays

Holiday Lights on the Hill – November 17th – December 31st. A drive-thru holiday lights display.

Sharon Woods Holiday in Lights – November 17th – December 31st. Enjoy a mile long drive with beautiful lights displays. You can also get out of your car to enjoy Santaland with hot cocoa, carolers, visits with Santa, a holiday train display, and more.

Neiderman Family Farm – November 24th – December 30th. A free, walking display, featuring live music.

The Christmas Ranch – November 17th – December 23rd. Located on 110 acres, it features a walk-thru Christmas lights park with a Christmas village full of shops. There are also train rides, wagon rides, and much more!

Cincinnati Zoo Festival of Lights – November 18th – January 1st. Beautiful lights displays throughout the zoo, lights and music shows at Swan Lake, hot cocoa, snacks, and more.

Christmas Nights of Lights at Coney Island – November 10th – January 1st. This family event features a 2-mile car ride through Christmas displays and light shows which are synced to your favorite holiday songs.

Christmas Shows

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer – Sunday, December 3rd at the Aronoff Center.

A Christmas Carol – November 22nd – December 30th at Playhouse in the Park.

The Nutcracker – December 14th – 24th at the Aronoff Center.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra Holiday Show – December 21st at the U.S. Bank Arena.

Polar Express Pajama Party – December 16th and 17th at Newport on the Levee.

A Christmas Story the Musical – December 5th – 10th at the Aronoff Center.

Holiday Pops – December 8th – 10th at Music Hall.

98 Degrees at Christmas – December 15th at the Aronoff Center.

Holiday Shopping / Markets

Cincideutsch Christkindlmarkt on Fountain Square – Every weekend from November 24th – December 9th.

City Flea’s Holiday Market – December 16th at Washington Park.

Findlay Market’s Holiday Market – December 2nd & 3rd, 9 AM – 3 PM.

Art on Vine Holiday Gift Show – December 17th, Noon – 7 PM at Rhinegeist.

Miscellaneous

Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl – Saturday, December 2nd, 12PM – 8PM.

Cincinnati Santacon – The 10th Annual Cincinnati Santacon will be held on Saturday, December 9th.

Hopefully this list of Christmas and holiday things to do in Cincinnati has helped fill your calendar with lots of fun! We here at The Lowry Team wish you a happy, safe, and fun Christmas and holiday season!

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Buying a House in the Spring

March 27, 2017 by Eric Lowry

What you need to know about buying a house this Spring

Spring is house hunting season. The months of April, May, and June are generally the busiest in real estate, and account for around 40% of all home sales for the year. If your family is considering buying a house this spring, buying sooner rather than later could lead to significant savings. Here are four things you need to know about buying a house this spring.

Inventory is Low

Currently, housing inventory is extremely low. There is a 1.6 – 2.4 months inventory of homes for sale. A 6 month inventory level is considered a balanced market. Anything under 6 months worth of inventory is considered to be an undersupply, favoring home sellers as opposed to favoring home buyers. Basically, we are experiencing an extreme sellers’ market.

Home Prices Are Rising

CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Index reports that home prices have appreciated by 6.9% over the last 12 months. The same report predicts that prices will continue to increase at a rate of 4.8% over the next year.

Since home prices are on a steady rise and are expected to continue to increase, it no longer makes sense to wait to purchase a home.

In addition, the homes in our area are selling at 98.6% of list price on average. This means that homes are selling very close to list price. Many homes in popular price ranges are actually selling at or above list price. So if you really love the house and don’t want to lose out to other buyers, you must make a very strong offer. Trying to make a low ball offer in this market is not going to work out in your favor.

Homes Are Selling Fast

Not only is there a exceptionally low supply of houses for sale, but buyer demand is very high. You will have a lot of competition for just a few houses, which means the houses are selling very fast. Homes that are in good condition and are priced right, are selling in just days. Many are selling even within just hours! So be prepared to act fast and get an offer submitted if you love the house.

When a new listing comes on the market that interests you, it’s important that you contact your Realtor immediately so that you can go see the home as soon as possible. If you wait a few days to go see it, it likely will have already sold.

Mortgage Rates Are Projected to Rise

This month the average 30-year fixed rate conventional mortgage is at 4.25%. The average on a 15-year fixed rate is at 3.63%. The interest rate on an FHA loan currently sits at 4.34%. A VA loan interest rate right now is 4.0%.

While these are fantastic interest rates, it’s important to realize that they won’t last. In fact, experts at The Mortgage Bankers Association, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac & the National Association of Realtors project that interest rates will rise over the next four quarters by at least a half a percentage point. That increase may not seem like much, but it will significantly impact your monthly mortgage payment.

What You Need To Do

Get Competitive – You need to prepare yourself to be competitive in the housing market. That means you must be prepared to make a strong offer when you find the right house, and get it submitted quickly.

In addition to making a strong offer price, you must also be prepared to provide a pre-approval letter with your offer. A pre-approval letter strengthens your offer because it shows the seller that you have the financial capability to purchase the home. So it’s imperative you choose the right lender and get pre-approved before looking at homes.

Educate Yourself –

Get your copy of this Complete Home Buying Guide. No registration, no solicitation, you just call us when you’re ready.

Schedule a Personal Home Buying Consultation. If you’re ready to discuss your real estate goals, learn about the market, and meet with a local expert to help guide you through the process, call or text us at 513-368-3751

Start Your Search – View full details and photos of all available homes for sale. Our Homes For Sale information is a direct feed from the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and is updated several times a day so you will never miss a new listing!

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11 Moving Tips to Make Your Move Easier

March 25, 2017 by Eric Lowry

Everyone knows that moving is not easy or fun. There is so much to do and it seems like so little time to get it all done. Read on to find out our top moving tips to make your move easier.

1.Declutter! When you’re preparing for a move, it’s the perfect time to get rid of anything you don’t use or need anymore. There are plenty of places you can donate gently used clothes and items to, or you can try to make a little money selling them.

2. Stock up on lots of boxes. You can either spend money on new boxes to use, or you can hit the road and pick up some for free. Grocery stores and shoe stores generally have a lot of boxes broken down the back, and employees are often more than happy to give some to people who are moving. Another great place to stop in is your local liquor store. The boxes they have are usually really strong and have handles, which is a definite plus!

3. Pack an overnight bag. After moving all day, the last thing you want to do is search through a bunch of boxes to find your tooth brush or phone charger. Pack any toiletries, clothes, or phone chargers that you will need at the end of the day.

4. Pack a “first day” tub. Fill a clear plastic tub with the essentials you will need for your first day in your new home. This can include toilet paper, cleaning supplies, snacks, chargers, etc.

5. Put plastic wrap over your drawers so you don’t have to empty them. By doing so, you will secure the items in your drawers and protect them from getting dirty. It also saves you the time and work of having to pack the stuff up into boxes, then unpack them back into the drawers.

6. Place styrofoam plates between your glass plates to keep them from breaking in transit.

7. Leave your clothes on the hangers and just simply put a garbage pack up around the clothes in bunches. This is seriously the easiest way to move a closet full of clothes.

8. Label not just what’s in the boxes, but also what room the boxes go in. If you’re feeling ambitious you can also color code the boxes using colorful duct tape so everyone knows what boxes go where. Also, don’t forget to clearly label if a box has fragile contents.

9. Take picture on your phone of how any electronics are hooked up so you can remember where all the wires go.

10. Reserve a moving truck well in advance so you don’t end up out of luck on the day of. You can also reserve a moving pod to fill in the days leading up to your move so you’re on less of a time crunch.

Bonus Tip** Contact The Lowry Team to request a list of our preferred vendors such as professional movers, carpet cleaners, etc! With over 17 years of real estate service, we can recommend the best in the area to help you with any aspect of your home buying and moving process! 513-368-3751

Moving to West Chester OH

January 5, 2016 by Eric Lowry

Moving to West Chester OH 45069

Thinking of moving to West Chester OH? Read on to find out about the area and the real estate market. Many buyers relocating to West Chester Ohio do so for a job since the area has many great employment opportunities. West Chester is also a great place to call home if you will be commuting to work. You will find that West Chester has easy access to all major highways.

About West Chester OH

The West Chester community is a Northern suburb of Cincinnati, located in Butler County. TIME Magazine named West Chester Ohio as one of “The Best Places to Live” in 2014. West Chester has a population of approximately 61,000. The average home price is $311,212. View a detailed West Chester Market Report here.

Variety of Housing Options

West Chester Ohio features a wide variety of single family homes:

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West Chester also has many condo communities.

Highly Rated Schools

The Lakota Local School District serves both the West Chester OH and Liberty Township OH areas. The Lakota School District is the eighth largest school district in the state, with 23 school buildings serving approximately 18,000 students. Lakota Local Schools are known for their excellence in academics, athletics, and music programs. You can view the Lakota Local School District’s detailed report card here.

Convenient West Chester OH Location

Moving to West Chester OH, you will find the area has pretty much anything you could ask for! West Chester is centrally located between Dayton and Cincinnati, and has easy access to all major highways including I-75, I-275, and I-71.

West Chester has great nearby shopping options – Liberty Center, Voice of America Shopping Center, Streets of West Chester, Bridgewater Falls, and more!

There are numerous parks in West Chester and the surrounding areas. These include, but are not limited to, Keehner Park, Voice of America Park, Sharon Woods, and Cottell Park. These parks offer walking/biking trails, woods, lakes, playgrounds, sports fields, and much more! They even hold various different special events in the summer and fall for families such as movies in the park, and concerts.

Both West Chester Hospital and Children’s Hospital are located in the area as well.

The homes in West Chester are a great place to call home! You will not be disappointed if you end up moving to West Chester OH!

For more information about living in or relocating to West Chester OH, contact The Lowry Team today to get in touch with a West Chester Ohio Real Estate Agent. 513-874-1830

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 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.

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New Year, New Listings! View All New Listings For Sale

December 30, 2015 by Eric Lowry

The New Year always brings New Listings! If you are thinking of beginning a home search in the New Year, you can get started easily by viewing brand new listings, and all available homes for sale in the Cincinnati area. You will also be able to view full listing details and photos. Our website is a direct feed from the MLS (Multiple Listing Service) and is updated every 5 minutes!

Want to learn how to never miss a new listing again? Contact us and we can make sure you are alerted to every new listing in your neighborhoods of interest the same day it hits the market!

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If you’re thinking of selling a home in the new year, contact Eric Lowry at 513-874-1830 to set up a free consultation and find out how much your home is worth. Don’t forget to ask about The Lowry Team’s Home Sale Guarantee! We’ll sell your home in 88 days or we’ll sell it for FREE!