8215 Lindfield Drive, Beckett Station Subdivision – New Listing In West Chester, Oh 45069

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New Listing In West Chester, Ohio 45069

My Newest Listing…

 

8215 Lindfield Drive West Chester, Ohio

Lakota Schools

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

Immediate Occupancy, Move In Ready Home In Beckett Station Subdivision in West Chester:

  • Beautiful Custom Built Home
  • Warm, Inviting Family Room w/ Gas Fireplace
  • Formal Living and Dining Rooms
  • Large Kitchen Features Corian Counters, New Stainless Steel Appliances, Breakfast Bay & Planning Desk
  • Master Suite w/ Adjoining Whirlpool Bath & Walk-In Closet
  • Private 1st Floor Study Located In The Rear Of The Home
  • Terrific Three Seasons Room
  • Large Park-like Wooded Lot
  • Cul-de-Sac Street
  • One Year Home Warranty
  • 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!

 

 

6184 Hillsdale Lane – Beckett Station – New Listing In West Chester, Oh 45069

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New Listing In West Chester, Ohio 45069

 

My Newest Listing…

6184 Hillsdale Lane West Chester, Ohio

Lakota Schools

$259,900  – Five Bedrooms – Three Full Baths, Two Half Baths

$249,900  Reduced $10,000!

Immediate Occupancy, Move In Ready Home In Beckett Station Subdivision in West Chester:

  • Bright, Open Floor Plan
  • Warm,Inviting Family Room w/ Fireplace
  • Formal Living and Dining Rooms
  • Large Kitchen Features Stainless Steel Appliances, Breakfast Bay & Planning Desk
  • Cathedral Master Suite w/ Adjoining Whirlpool Bath & Walk-In Closet
  • 1st Floor Bedroom w/ Adjoining Full Bath & Walk-In Closet
  • Finished Lower Level w/ Half Bath
  • Cul-de-Sac Street
  • One Year Home Warranty
  • 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!

1st Time Home Buyers Do’s and Don’ts For West Chester & Liberty Township, Ohio

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First Time Buyers’ Dos And Don’ts

If you are a first time home buyer, you have a lot to learn.

Working from a blank slate you must build an understanding of the housing market, determine what you can afford, land a loan and hone in on a home that’s a good fit for your lifestyle.

The transaction will likely become your largest asset ever so there’s little room for error.

It is a daunting task, but you can ease your concerns if you take the process step-by-step, watching your footing as you move along the path toward the American Dream.

Below is a list of “Dos and Don’ts” to help 1st time home buyers turn that stress into the self-confidence you’ll need to move closer to your first home.

The list focuses on areas 1st time home buyers typically stumble over in their initial home buying attempt. Knowing what you could face will help you avoid some of those trip ups.

The Dos:

DO examine your credit standing. You need to know your credit standing…

 Also, FHA financing has really started to become the financing choice for a very large part of the homebuying market.  While it’s not just for 1st time homebuyers, it is perfect for them.  Read more about FHA financing here

As always your comments and questions are welcome!

New Listing In West Chester, Ohio 45069

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My New Listing In West Chester …

8116 Lesourdsville West Chester Road

West Chester, Ohio 45069

Lakota Schools

$199,900  – Four Bedrooms – Two Full Baths, One Half Bath

This is a beautifully decorated, move in ready home in West Chester:

  • Bright, Open Floor Plan
  • Warm,Inviting Family Room w/ Fireplace
  • Formal Living and Dining Rooms
  • Island Kitchen Features Maple Cabinets, Breakfast Bay & Large Pantry 
  • Luxury Master Suite w/ Adjoining Garden Bath & Walk-In Closet
  • Terrific Covered Rear Porch Overlooks Large, Fenced Rear Yard 
  • Walkout Basement
  • Close To Schools, Shopping, Dining & Expressways!

March 2008 Home Sales For West Chester & Liberty Township, Ohio

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March 2008 Home Sales For West Chester & Liberty Township, Ohio

 
 

March 2007

March 2008

+ / –

Closed Units

111

104

-6.31%

Average Sale Price

$249,694

$224,510

-10.09%

Average Days On Market

85

91

+7.06%

Average List to Sale Price %

96.97%

95.17%

-1.80%

 Home Sales were once again down in March 2008 when compared to March of last year.  Unit sales (closings)  were down 6.31% in West Chester and Liberty Township.  The percentage decreases are smaller than they had been previously, for instance the 29.27% decrease that we saw in January  So the downside trend in unit sales may be slowing which is good news if it continues.

Average sale prices were down 10.09% over March of 2007 and there is no way to paint this statistic in a good light.  This is a huge decrease in the average sale price for West Chester and Liberty Township homes.  The median sale price was even worse, down 14.15% when compared to the month of March 2007.  Home prices are falling and these numbers reflect a continued and perhaps worsening trend.  The numbers from April will need to be closely examined to see if this is a one month drop or a continuing trend.  Thinking of selling?  Click here to learn the current market value of your home.

Interest rates continue to be very volitale.  In the last week I have seen a swing from 5.60% for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage to at weeks end 6.05%.  The rates are changing daily.  If you need a referral to a good lender with competitive rates and closing costs please let me know.

And finally, the Cincinnati Enquirer ran this story recently on the foreclosure problem in Ohio and some assistance that is available.  I am going to write a couple of posts on this issue of home foreclosure in the next week or so, so check back here for that.

Your questions and comments are always welcome!

An Interest Rate Drop, A Can Of Paint And A Must See Video

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First the interest rate drop.  Interest rates have dropped considerably in the last week and a half with the 30 year fixed rate mortgage falling from 6.20% to just 5.60%.  A more than welcome decrease.  Interest rates do continue to be very volitale.  This article on the CNBC website provides more details on the volitility.  FHA financing is the new trend in home mortages.  I will provide an update and more information on this in the next few days.

And what a little bit of paint can do for the appearance of a home listed for sale.  Especially in today’s real estate market, anything that can be done to make your home show better and be more appealing should be done. The freshness of a new coat of paint both visually and in the fresh smell when you walk in the door are hard to deny.  This is a great home in West Chester, Ohio, listed for $165,000 and is now freshly painted throughout most of the interior.  

Your comments and questions are always welcome!