Author: Eric Lowry

Eric Lowry is a real estate agent and team leader with over 28 years of experience serving buyers and sellers throughout Cincinnati, Dayton, and the surrounding communities of Southwest Ohio. As the founder of The Lowry Team - eXp Realty, Eric has helped hundreds of families navigate one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives. Real Estate Ink is his platform for sharing straightforward, no-nonsense real estate advice with the people of Southwest Ohio.

Market Updates

May 2026 Cincinnati Real Estate Market Update
ByEric Lowry May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

The Cincinnati real estate market remains competitive in 2026 — home prices are up, but homes are taking a few more days to sell. Here’s the full data breakdown for buyers and sellers.

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Mortgage Financing

What You Need to Know About USDA Home Loans
ByEric Lowry May 26, 2026May 26, 2026

USDA home loans offer eligible buyers 100% financing with no down payment required. Here’s everything you need to know about qualifying, eligible properties, and how the program works.

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Home Tips | Cincinnati Home Values | Dayton Home Values | Selling A Home

The Good and the Bad of Automated Home Value Tools
ByEric Lowry May 26, 2026May 26, 2026

Automated home value tools like Zillow’s Zestimate are convenient — but how accurate are they? Here’s an honest look at what they get right and where they fall dangerously short.

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Selling A Home

5 Critical Things to Do to Prepare to Sell Your Home
ByEric Lowry May 26, 2026May 26, 2026

Ready to list? Here are 5 critical things to do to prepare to sell your home faster and for top dollar — from decluttering and repairs to staging and pricing right.

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