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How long does it take to buy a house?

January 27, 2016 by Eric Lowry

How long does it take to buy a houseHow long does it take to buy a house?

Today buying a house takes longer than ever due to new lending regulations. The actual house hunting process takes only as long as you want it to. If you need to stick to a specific timeline you’ll want to keep in mind the following information and plan accordingly.

At the very beginning of your home search, you start with getting pre approved and meeting with a Realtor. Getting pre approved doesn’t take long at all and can generally be done in one day.

Once you are out looking at homes, you never know when you’ll find that perfect one. Your dream home could be the first home you see, or it could be the eighth. Putting in an offer and negotiating with the sellers takes around 1-2 days. Upon receiving an accepted contract, your lender has to start the ball rolling on their end. That is the piece that takes the longest.

Right now it’s taking on average 45-60 days to get from contract to closing. This is because in Fall of 2015, new regulations known as TRID were enacted. In very basic terms, TRID is meant to protect consumers by providing very clear and accurate disclosures of all fees. It also requires that lenders provide a closing disclosure at least 3 days before closing. So if you are planning on buying a house, plan on it taking a minimum of 60 days.

Questions about buying a house? Ready to start looking?
Contact The Lowry Team today at 513-368-3751

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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 at 513-874-1830.

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5 Hidden Reasons Your House Isn’t Selling (Or Didn’t Sell)

January 27, 2016 by Eric Lowry

5 Reasons Your House Isn’t Selling (Or Didn’t Sell)5 Hidden Reasons your House Isn't Selling (Or Didn't Sell)

Is your home listed for sale, but not getting any offers? Your problem could be any of these reasons your house isn’t selling.

It’s Overpriced – In the current market, where inventory is so low and buyer demand is high, homes are selling very quickly. If your home isn’t selling you might want to reconsider your asking price. The number one reasons homes don’t sell is because they are overpriced.

It’s Outdated – If your home is terribly outdated, that can be a major turn off to home buyers. For the most part, buyers want a home that is move-in ready. If all they notice are your kitchen and bathrooms from the 80’s and your old carpet, they’re not going to be impressed.

Bad Decor – Buyers want to see your home as a blank canvas. They don’t want to see all your personal knick knacks and photos all over the place, and they don’t want your blue or red walls. Depersonalize and declutter, and then neutralize all the paint colors in your home. If buyers can’t see themselves in your home, they will turn right around and leave.

Curb Appeal – You only get one chance to make a first impression so work on that curb appeal! Make sure your bushes are trimmed, your grass is cut and edged, your exterior paint is in good condition, etc.

You’re Not Using a Realtor – Data from a recent NAR study shows that less than 10% of For Sale By Owner’s (FSBO’s) actually sell. Approximately 90% of buyers are using a Realtor to find a home, and even more are finding that home on the internet. However, when you FSBO your home, your home listing does not come up in those buyers’ MLS searches. You are limiting your potential exposure to a very, very small percentage of buyers.

Questions about the reasons your house isn’t selling?
Contact Eric Lowry today at 513-874-1830.
Don’t forget to ask about The Lowry Team’s Sale Guarantee…
We’ll sell your home in 88 days, or we’ll sell it for FREE!

Find Your Home's Value Now!

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 at 513-874-1830.

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Liberty Township Real Estate Market Update – January 2016

January 27, 2016 by Eric Lowry

Year Ends With Low Inventory for Liberty Township

Liberty Township Real Estate Market Update

Liberty Township Real Estate Market ended in a strong sellers’ market with a 3.2 month 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.Buying a House in a Seller's Market

If inventory doesn’t increase soon, the market may stall. Thinking of selling your Liberty Township home? This significant lack of inventory makes right now a fantastic time to get your home listed for sale.

The average sale price of homes in Liberty Township is $294,044, which is up 3.06% from the same time last year. Home prices are on a steady rise; and are expected to continue to increase. Average days on market in Liberty Township is 98 days, compared to 88 last winter. The average list to sale price ratio for Liberty Township Real Estate is up just slightly at 97.95% compared to last year’s 97.48%. This number describes what percentage of the list price homes are actually selling for.

Questions about the Liberty Township Real Estate Market?
Contact The Lowry Team at 513-874-1830.

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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 at 513-874-1830.

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West Chester Real Estate Market Update – January 2016

January 27, 2016 by Eric Lowry

Year Ends Strong in Sellers’ Market for West Chester

West Chester Real Estate Market UpdateWest Chester Real Estate Market ended in a strong sellers’ market with a 2.5 month 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. Inventory typically is lower this time of year, however it’s at its lowest point in several years. Thinking of selling your home? This significant lack of inventory makes right now a fantastic time to get your home listed for sale.

Year Ends Strong in Sellers' Market for West ChesterThe average sale price of homes in West Chester is $230,940, which is up 1.08% from the same time last year. Home prices are on a slow, steady rise; and are expected to continue to increase. Average days on market in West Chester is 66 days, compared to 70 last winter. The average list to sale price ratio for West Chester Real Estate is down slightly at 95.95% compared to last year’s 96.69%. This number describes what percentage of the list price homes are actually selling for.

Questions about the West Chester Real Estate Market?
Contact The Lowry Team at 513-874-1830.

West Chester Home Values

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.

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Long Cove Homes for Sale in Mason Ohio

January 25, 2016 by Eric Lowry

Long Cove Homes for Sale in Mason OhioLong Cove Homes for Sale in Mason Ohio

Looking for a home in Long Cove Subdivision? See all Long Cove homes currently listed for sale with full details and photos. Our Homes For Sale information is a direct feed from the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and is updated every 5 minutes.

Long Cove is a luxury home subdivision, conveniently located in Deerfield Township which means you don’t have to worry about Mason’s high city income tax, but you still get to enjoy the fantastic Mason schools and community.

Long Cove Homes in Mason OhioLong Cove was the site of the luxury home show Homearama in 2005, 2006, and 2008 featuring beautiful, custom built homes. Home prices in Long Cove range from $800,000 – $2.5 Million.

Long Cove has a fantastic homeowners’ association, featuring a pool, clubhouse, exercise room, and community landscaping. As you can see in the image above, Long Cove has beautiful landscaping with several lakes throughout the community.

Long Cove is served by the Mason City School District. Mason Schools are known for their excellence in academics, athletics and music programs. They consistently rank in Ohio’s Academic Top 10.

Long Cove still has a lot of new construction in its newest phase closest to the Snider Road entrance. If you are interested in building a custom home in Long Cove, contact Eric Lowry and The Lowry Team at 513-368-3751.

For more information about buying or selling a home in Long Cove,
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Long Cove Home Values

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 at 513-874-1830.

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Sell Your Home Faster – Stage Your Home With Color!

January 25, 2016 by Eric Lowry

Sell Your Home Faster – Stage Your Home With Color!

Stage Your Home With ColorHouses that are staged sell faster and for more money than houses that are not.  One of the easiest ways to get your house ready to sell is to stage your home with color. Painting is an inexpensive but very effective way to showcase your home.

You can stage your home with color by neutralizing any brightly colored walls in your home. The colors buyers should see when they enter your home should not distract them with your decorating style. They want to see your home as a blank canvas so they can more easily envision themselves in your home.

Light, clean rooms also seem larger and more updated than rooms that are painted strong colors.  If you have wallpaper anywhere in your home, take it down and repaint in neutral tones. Buyers will see less work that they will have to do before moving in, and will be more likely to make a higher offer than they would otherwise.

However, neutralizing doesn’t mean you have to go paint all the walls white. You should paint your home rich, neutral tones such as light taupes, beiges, or greys. Doing so will definitely result in your home selling faster and for more money.

Thinking of selling your home? Contact Eric Lowry today at 513-368-3751.
Don’t forget to ask about The Lowry Team’s Sale Guarantee…
We’ll sell your home in 88 days, or we’ll sell it for FREE!

Find Your Home's Value Now!

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 at 513-874-1830.

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