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What does it take to buy a home in today’s market?

March 29, 2015 by Eric Lowry

What does it take to buy a home in today’s market?

Buying A Home In Today's Real Estate Market — Buying A Home In Today’s Real Estate Market

Finances – The first thing you must do to buy a home in today’s real estate market is get pre-approved by a mortgage lender. This one is crucial. You need to know the numbers before you start to shop for a home. You need to know what the monthly payment will be, what your interest rate will be and how much the closing costs will be. You will also need to be pre-approved for financing a home before you make an offer. In today’s real estate market there won’t be time for that after you have found your dream home.

Purposefulness – In today’s real estate market home buyers must be very purposeful about their home search. It is really important to have a list of features that are must haves for you. We highly recommend having a Home Buying Consultation with your agent before you ever start looking at homes. Home buyers must approach their home search with a focus on finding a home and being willing to act quickly on it. Suffice it to say, having a need to think about making an offer for a few days is a recipe for failure in most cases in today’s real estate market.

Market Knowledge – Having a clear understanding of real estate market conditions is really important. Home buyers that start their home search with a mindset of finding a great deal and paying 20% less than list price on a home are living in the past. That market has been gone for a while now. In today’s real estate market, homes are selling for 97% – 98% of list price on average, with many new listings selling at or above list price. And the new listings are in many cases selling in just a matter of days. You will need to be decisive and pre-approved.

Real Estate Expertise – Working with an agent that understands today’s market and knows the area and neighborhoods you are looking in is really important. Today’s real estate market is no place to be working with an agent that does real estate part-time or isn’t serious about it. You need to be represented by a real estate agent that is active showing homes and getting offers accepted for their clients.

Ready to buy a home? Schedule a home buying consultation to find out more about today’s real estate market in the areas and price range that you are interested in.

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Monroe Homes For Sale

January 22, 2015 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

Monroe Homes For Sale

Monroe Ohio is in zip code 45044 and zip code 45050. It has so much to offer with the convenience of being close to the cities of both Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio.

Monroe Homes For Sale $100,000 – $200,000

Monroe Homes For Sale $200,000 – $300,000

Monroe Homes For Sale $300,000 – $400,000

Monroe Homes For Sale $400,000 – $500,000

Monroe Homes For Sale Over $500,000

Bridle Creek

Brittony Woods

Easton Manor

Monroe Country Estate

Monroe Crossing

Wyandot Woods

HISTORY OF MONROE HOMES COMMUNITY

The Monroe community is a Northern suburb of Cincinnati. It is located South of the city of Dayton. Monroe has that small town feeling with the ease of access to places of employment, shopping, and transportation. Residents enjoy a wide variety of amenities and activities and are proud to call Monroe home.

MONROE COMMUNITY AMENITIES

The Monroe community is known for its many parks. The City of Monroe has six designated parkland sites ranging in size and amenities. Some of these areas are used throughout the year by the local sports organizations for soccer, football, and baseball.

MONROE HOMES AND REAL ESTATE

Single family homes that can be found in the Monroe community range from $100,000 to over $500,000. Monroe also includes several condo and townhome communities. Condos and townhomes in Monroe can range from $100,000 to $200,000. It is easy to buy or sell a home in the Monroe community.

ACCESS TO AMENITIES

There is easy access to many amenities when you live in the Monroe area, including:

Airports

Schools

Hospitals

Recreation

Shopping

Restaurants

SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES

There are public and private schools in the Monroe area. Monroe is served by the Monroe Local School District. There are also private school opportunities. There are a lot of choices in Monroe when fulfilling your child’s educational needs. A Monroe real estate agent will be able to give you more detailed information about the schools rankings.

MONROE REAL ESTATE MARKET

Monroe features a variety of styles and sizes of homes and condos. There is also a large range of price options. Monroe real estate is near parks and other recreational facilities making it a popular place to live, work and play.

FLOOR PLANS

There are multiple floor plans to choose from in Monroe. Choose a traditional or custom built home. There are many two story and ranch homes in the Monroe area. Choose a home near a golf or pool community. Monroe also includes several condo and townhome communities that offer all of the benefits of condo living.

RESTAURANTS

Monroe is located just minutes from I-75. It is near many shopping, dining and entertainment options such as the new Liberty Center and Monroe Outlets.

ACTIVITIES IN THE MONROE AREA

Conveniently located between the cities of Cincinnati and Dayton, Monroe is a quick drive to professional sporting events, casinos, theaters and more.

MONROE IS A GREAT PLACE TO CALL HOME

Monroe has been a family friendly neighborhood for many people who work in the Tri-State area. Contact a Monroe Ohio real estate agent to find out more about the community and everything it has to offer.

The Lowry Team Helps Their Clients Purchase A Cincinnati Ohio Home

November 7, 2014 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

The Lowry Team Helps Their Clients Purchase A Home In Cincinnati Ohio

Kendra Boroff, Buyer Specialist for The Lowry Team, helped her clients purchase the property located at 3811 MacNicholas Avenue Cincinnati Ohio 45236. The 4 bedroom 1.5 bath Cape Cod was listed for $155,000 and sold for $150,700. Kendra acted fast for her clients as the home sold after just 7 days on the market. Features of the completely remodeled home include stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, new roof, updated kitchen and baths.

Kendra said,”This couple was well informed and very detailed oriented which made my job fun! I’m so happy I found the perfect home for them in their targeted neighborhood.”

Kendra’s clients remarked,”Kendra was a great resource and advocate for us during our search for our first home. She was patient and persistent. She was always available for questions and prompt with her replies. We are very happy with our new house and couldn’t have gotten here without Kendra’s guidance.”

Kendra Boroff is a full time buyer specialist for The Lowry Team. As a buyer specialist for the team, Kendra works with home buyers to help them find their dream home.

Buying or Selling a Home? The Lowry Team would love to put their five star customer service to work for you!

The Lowry Team 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’s culture is that of a fun, high energy group who prides themselves on providing, personal, professional real estate service.

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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The Lowry Team Keller Williams :: The Cost Of Renting

October 28, 2014 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

The Lowry Team Keller Williams :: The Cost Of Renting

Is the thought of paying a mortgage keeping you from owning a home? If so, keep in mind that if you are renting you are paying a mortgage. It just happens to be your landlord’s, not yours. This means you are building up your landlord’s equity each and every time you pay rent.

A fixed rate mortgage offers you the piece of mind that your mortgage payment will not keep going up. However, as you can see on the graph from the Census Bureau, the median asking rent is steadily rising.

Can You Really Afford to Keep Renting?

The Lowry Team has first time home buyer specialists that can help you through the entire home buying process. From pre-approval to closing, the experts on The Lowry Team can answer all of your questions and concerns and guide you to the benefits of home ownership.

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.

Ready to start searching for your first home? Start your home search here: www.LowryTeam.com

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West Chester OH Homes For First Time Home Buyer Neighborhoods

June 17, 2014 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

The Lowry Team Keller Williams West Chester –

First Time Home Buyer Neighborhoods

The Lowry Team, Keller Williams West Chester are experts on the Mason, Liberty Township and West Chester Ohio areas. They are very knowledgable about the area and can assist you in finding some of the most desirable first time home buyer neighborhoods. A buyer specialist from The Lowry Team will work closely with you to discover what you can afford and the type of neighborhood you see yourself living in.

Dutchland Woods is located in Liberty Township. There are around 350 single family homes in this neighborhood that is located in the Lakota School District. There is a community center named The White House that can be rented for events. Amenities include a pool, tennis and basketball courts, baseball diamond and walking trails. Also, there is a community garden and a 2.2 acre lake. The Dutchland Woods neighborhood is conveniently located near restaurants, businesses and shopping.

Kyles Station Meadows is also located in Liberty Township. There are around 300 homes in this neighborhood that has a home owner’s association managed by Towne Properties. This subdivision is located near State Route 63 and I-75.

Both Beckett Ridge, Saratoga Farms and Ashford Woods are located in West Chester and make great first time home buyer neighborhoods.

Many of these communites also have a home owners association that includes landscaping and maintenance of playgrounds and common areas.

Lakota Hills in West Chester is well known for it’s organized swim club. They have many events throughout the year such as parades, movie nights, cook outs and more.

Other neighborhoods to consider when looking for your first home are Logsdon Meadows, Lakota Meadows and White Hill Square. If you are considering buying your first home or are looking to move into your dream home, contact a member of The Lowry Team.

For more information on the local communities or housing market,

Contact The Lowry Team Keller Williams Realty

The Lowry Team 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’s culture is that of a fun, high energy group who prides themselves on providing, personal, professional real estate service.

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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The Lowry Team Keller Williams – Buying A Home In Today’s Market

May 28, 2014 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

The Lowry Team Keller Williams – Buying A Home In Today’s Market

Currently, homes that are staged correctly and priced right are selling and selling fast! If you are looking for a new home or your first home, work with a team of realtors such as The Lowry Team.

The Lowry Team will set up a buyer’s consultation with you. The Lowry Team suggests that you bring a list of the features that you need and want in a home.

The Lowry Team will also insure that as a buyer, you get pre-approved prior to house hunting. If you walk into a home you love, you can write an offer right away.

Once criteria has been established, such as price range and amenities, your agent will watch the housing market like a hawk for you. As soon as a house goes up for sale that meets your criteria you will be contacted regarding setting a showing. It is imperative that both the buyers agent and the home buyer are willing to be extremely flexible regarding seeing homes that just hit the market.

Eric Lowry, Team Leader for the Lowry Team says, “If there are other people that you will want to show the home to prior to making a decision, arrange for them to be at each and every showing.” In today’s market, if a second appointment must be made for a later date, the property may already be pending by that time.

Be prepared to make an offer immediately. If the home meets your criteria, write an offer right away. It could very easily be someone else’s dream home as well.

For more information on the local communities or housing market,

Contact The Lowry Team Keller Williams Realty

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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