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11 Moving Tips to Make Your Move Easier

March 25, 2017 by Eric Lowry

11 Moving Tips to Make Your Move EasierEveryone 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.

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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.

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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.

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9024 Beacon Street Deerfield Township OH 45040

February 26, 2017 by Eric Lowry

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9024 Beacon Street Deerfield Township OH 45040

9024 Beacon Street Deerfield Township OH 45040

Shows like a model! Walk to Deerfield Town Centre shops & dining. Beautiful gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops, island, stainless steel appliances & tile backsplash. Finished lower level with bathroom. Large master suite with luxury bathroom. 2nd floor loft. 2 car garage. Community amenities include clubhouse, pool, and exercise facility. Don’t Wait To See This Beautiful Deerfield Township Home For Sale!

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9024 Beacon Street Deerfield Township OH 45040
9024 Beacon Street Deerfield Township OH 45040
9024 Beacon Street Deerfield Township OH 45040
9024 Beacon Street Deerfield Township OH 45040
9024 Beacon Street Deerfield Township OH 45040
9024 Beacon Street Deerfield Township OH 45040
9024 Beacon Street Deerfield Township OH 45040
9024 Beacon Street Deerfield Township OH 45040
9024 Beacon Street Deerfield Township OH 45040
9024 Beacon Street Deerfield Township OH 45040

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The Lowry Team Helps Clients Sell a House in Maineville

May 5, 2016 by Eric Lowry

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The Lowry Team Helps Clients Sell a House in MainevilleEric Lowry, CEO and Listing Specialist for The Lowry Team, helped clients sell a house in Maineville 45039, and buy a house in the Simpson Creek Subdivision of Mason 45040.

The Maineville home located at 7904 Saddleback Place is 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, and features a master suite with an updated bathroom, a finished basement, a three season room, and much more!

The Lowry Team Helps Clients Sell a House in Maineville

This home was on the market just 1 day before Eric Lowry got it under contract for his clients for over 100% of list price. With Eric’s great negotiation skills, the home sold for $241,000 and had been listed for $239,900.

Eric Lowry also helped his clients purchase their next home in Mason 45040. The home located at 8298 Cora Court is a beautiful brick ranch with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It was a very hot property in a popular location, and because of this there were multiple showings all going on at once when Eric showed his clients this property. Knowing it would move fast, Eric helped his clients make an offer right away which was accepted. There had been six other offers on the home at the same time, but due to Eric’s skillful negotiating, his clients won!

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Can I buy a house with student loan debt?

February 11, 2016 by Eric Lowry

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Can I buy a house with student loan debtCan I buy a house with student loan debt?

Not sure if you can buy a house with student loan debt? Well don’t count yourself out from buying a home just because you have student loans.

Qualifying for a home loan is based on several factors; one of which is your Debt to Income Ratio (DTI). This is is based on exactly what it sounds like – your income and your total amount of debt. Your DTI is determined by things like car loans, credit card debt, student loans, etc. As long as your DTI falls under the maximum level, you are likely good to go.

The following chart shows average DTI ratiosbuy a house with student loan debt based on loan type. For all loans, the average is 39% – which means that for all buyers who got a home loan, their total debt monthly payments were only 39% of their monthly income. For FHA, it’s even a bit higher at 41%.

So just because you have student loans doesn’t mean that you won’t qualify to buy a house. You just need to make sure the total amount of your monthly debt payments doesn’t exceed 41% of your monthly income.

Contact us today to discuss your ability to buy a house. Call or text 513-368-3751

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5 Hidden Costs of Buying a House

February 10, 2016 by Eric Lowry

5 Hidden Costs of Buying a HouseThere is more to buying a house than just a down payment and a monthly mortgage payment. It’s important to keep in mind all the different costs of buying a house so that you don’t end up in a stressful financial situation. The following are several costs that some potential buyers aren’t aware of before starting a home search.

Home Inspection – You really should never even consider buying a house without having a professional home inspector do a thorough examination of the property. Depending on the type of inspection package you get, the cost can range from around $500 – $850.

Closing Costs – These include appraisal fees, title insurance, attorney fees, property transfer taxes, lender fees, etc. These typically add up to a couple thousand dollars.

Home Insurance – Homeowners insurance is another common cost that most people don’t think about when starting their home search. Cost depends on where you live and what insurance company you use.

Mortgage insurance – Many loan programs where a buyer puts down less than 20%, require mortgage insurance which protects the lender if a buyer defaults on their mortgage.

Moving costs – The actual process of moving can be costly as well. When moving you’ll have to purchase packing materials and rent a truck or hire professional movers, the costs of which can add up quickly.

Bottom Line: Make sure you are financially well prepared to face all the extra costs involved in purchasing a home.

Questions about the costs of buying a house? Contact us today! Call or text 513-368-3751

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.

Don’t Hire an Agent…Hire a Team.  The Lowry Team.

Buyers and Sellers can reach The Lowry Team Keller Williams by calling or texting 513-368-3751.

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