Liberty Township, Ohio Real Estate: New Listing 6636 Eagle Creek Drive

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My Newest Listing…

6636 Eagle Creek Drive, Liberty Township, Ohio 45011

Liberty Township, Ohio 45011

Lakota Schools

$289,900  – Four Bedrooms – Two Full Baths, One Half Bath

This is a beautiful, move in ready home in Liberty Township:

  • 2900+ Square Foot Custom Built Home
  • Two Story Foyer w/ Hardwood Floors
  • Two Story Great Room w/ Beautiful Stone Fireplace
  • Large Kitchen Features Island, Hardwood Floors, Breakfast Nook & Planning Desk
  • Formal Dining Room w/ Recessed Ceiling, Crown Molding & Chair Rail
  • First Floor Study w/ Oak Paneling & French Doors
  • Cathedral Master Suite Features A Sitting Room w/ Fireplace, Luxury Bath & Huge Walk-In Closet
  • Terrific Three Season Room Overlooks Rear Yard
  • Walkout Lower Level
  • Three Car Garage
  • One Year Home Warranty
  • Close To Schools, Shopping, Dining & Expressways!

Check Out My Feature Homes For Sale In West Chester and Liberty Township, Ohio

It’s A Great Time To Buy A Home In West Chester And Liberty Township, Ohio

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It really is a great time to buy a home.  Why??

Here are 6 reasons why now is the time to buy a new home in our area:

1.)  There is a great inventory of homes for sale right now – the selection is fantastic.  There are many great opportunities.  You can search homes for sale on my website:  Search homes for sale in West Chester and Liberty Township.

2.)  Interest rates are terrific right now.  As of today (10/23/08) a thirty year fixed rate mortgage is 5.80% with no points.   How low is this?  Consider that 18 months ago the rate was 6.49% with no points.  Keep in mind though, rates will not stay this low forever.

3.)  Owning a home is one of the best ways to build wealth.  When you are buying a home you are building equity and adding to your assets.

4.)  Tax breaks.  Owning a home provides great tax benefits including deductible items such as mortgage interest (both on your first and second), PMI or private mortgage insurance, and real estate property taxes.  Be sure to check with your tax professional.

5.)  If you are a first time home buyer you can take advantage of the first time homebuyer tax credit.  You can read more regarding this terrific opportunity in this recent post on my blog.  First time home buyer credit for West Chester and Liberty Township homebuyers

6.)  You can’t time the market.  You will never know when home prices have hit bottom until sales and prices have begun to increase. Buying a home now ensures a good price and good rate AND a piece of the market before our next major upturn. It is a buyer’s market now.

Are you a first time home buyer looking for more information on buying a home?  I am happy to help!

Are you a current homeowner thinking of moving up to a larger or newer home?  Email me for more information on our Guaranteed Sale Program.

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7570 Tylers Valley Drive West Chester Ohio 45069, Tylers Reserve Subdivision

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My Newest Listing…

7570 Tylers Valley Drive, West Chester, Ohio

West Chester, Ohio 45069

Lakota Schools

$399,900  – Four Bedrooms – Two Full Baths, One Half Bath

This is a beautiful, move in ready home in West Chester:

  • Terrific Tree-Lined Rear Yard
  • Two Story Foyer
  • Formal Dining Room w/ Recessed Ceiling, Crown Molding & Chair Rail 
  • Gourmet Kitchen Features Quartz Counters, Large Island w/ Counter Bar & Hardwood Floors
  • Two Story Great Room w/ Wall Of Windows And Custom Gas Fireplace
  • First Floor Study w/ French Doors
  • Large Master Suite w/ Adjoining Luxury Bath Featuring A Whirlpool Tub, Oversized Shower & Walk-In Closet
  • Large Deck Overlooks The Tree-Lined Rear Yard
  • Walkout Lower Level
  • Pool Community 
  • Close To Schools, Shopping, Dining & Expressways!

Check Out My Feature Homes For Sale In West Chester and Liberty Township, Ohio

5554 Heron Drive, Quail Run Subdivision – New Listing In West Chester, Oh 45069

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New Listing In West Chester, Ohio 45069

 

My Newest Listing…

5554 Heron Drive, West Chester, Ohio

Lakota Schools

$192,500  – Four Bedrooms – Two Full Baths, One Half Bath

Immediate Occupancy, Move In Ready Home In Quail Run Subdivision in West Chester:

  • Terrific Wooded Park-Like Lot
  • Warm, Inviting Family Room w/ Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Formal Living Room and Dining Room
  • Formal Dining Room Features Hardwood Floors
  • Large Island Kitchen w/ Breakfast Bay
  • Master Suite w/ Adjoining Bath & Walk-In Closet
  • Spacious Bedrooms
  • Finished Lower Level Rec Room
  • Large Deck & Patio Overlook Rear Yard 
  • Newer Roof, Gutters, Furnace/AC & Garage Doors
  • New Carpet Throughout
  • Close To Schools, Shopping, Dining & Expressways!

Looking for more information about this or any other home listed for sale, just call me or email me!

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1st Half 2008 Home Sales For West Chester & Liberty Township, Ohio

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1st Half 2008 Home Sales For West Chester & Liberty Township, Ohio

 
 

Jan-June 2007

Jan-June 2008

+ / –

Closed Units

692

607

-12.28%

Average Sale Price

$244,219

$229,711

-5.94%

Average Days On Market

82

84

+2.44%

Average List to Sale Price %

96.54%

95.79%

-.75%

 Sales were down for the 1st half of 2008 when compared to the 1st half of last year.  This should come as no surprise to anyone.  Everywhere you look and/or read the message is the same for the most part. (Some of the reports make things out to be worse than others). Unit sales (closings)  were down 12.28% in West Chester and Liberty Township. 

Does this mean that you won’t be able to sell your home if you need to?  It most certainly does not.  I am successfully selling homes each and every month of this year and some of them pretty quickly.  What all of this does mean is: (1.) you must prepare your home for the market (2.) you must price it properly and (3.) you need a strong marketing effort.

Average sale prices were down 5.94% for the 1st half of 2008 when compared to the same period in 2007. There is no way to paint this statistic in a good light.  This is a large decrease in the average sale price for West Chester and Liberty Township homes. Again, this emphasizes the need to price your home correctly in today’s market.  Thinking of selling?  Click here to learn the current market value of your West Chester and Liberty Township. Ohio home.

Interest rates continue to be very volatile.  In the last week I have seen rates move lower to 6.20% for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage from a recent high of 6.55%.  The rates are changing daily.  If you need a referral to a good lender with competitive rates and closing costs please let me know.  Mortgage rate locks can become crucial right now. Read this article in my August online newsletter.

Your questions and comments are always welcome!

1st Time Home Buyer Tax Credit For West Chester & Liberty Township, Ohio

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The recently enacted housing bill that was passed by congress has created a lot of questions.  In particular regarding the 1st time home buyer credit.

Here are some resources to get the answers you may need:

Here is a 1-page summary of the First-time Home buyer Tax Credit

Also, this can be very important to read and understand:

29 Questions/Answers on the tax credit.

And finally here is a great article from the Washington Post which is very informative.  There is a lot to understand about this tax credit.  Be sure that you have all the facts!

Before You Take That New Housing Credit . . .

Are you a 1st time homebuyer with questions about getting pre-approved or just where to start?  Let me know how I can help.  Calls and emails are always welcome.