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The Lowry Team Keller Williams Real Estate Recommends Investing in Real Estate

April 28, 2014 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

The Lowry Team Keller Williams Real Estate Recommends Investing in Real Estate

Looking for a return on your investment? Studies show that the stock market is not doing as well as real estate. Gallup’s Economy and Personal Finances Poll surveyed Americans on what they thought was the best option for a long term investment. Those surveyed were asked to choose from real estate, gold, stocks and mutual funds, savings accounts and CD’s, and bonds. 30% chose real estate, followed with a tie at 24% for gold and stocks/mutual funds. 14% of American chose savings accounts and only 6% chose bonds. Why do Americans feel that real estate is the best choice for a long term investment? The housing market is improving and house prices are rising.

Break the numbers down by age and every single age group from 18 years to over 65 chose real estate as the wisest investment. If you look at each group according to income level, upper income levels were more likely to choose real estate. A reason for this could be that members of the higher income group already own their own home and realize their home’s worth.

Whether you are considering buying your very first home or your dream home, it is worth the investment. Vacation home sales are up 29.7% so you may want to consider buying a home to rent or a place for your family to vacation. Regardless of what type of home you are looking to buy, The Lowry Team Keller Williams are the professionals to help you find the right home to invest in.

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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The Lowry Team Likes EnterTRAINment Junction in West Chester Ohio

April 28, 2014 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

The Lowry Team Likes EnterTRAINment Junction

In West Chester, Ohio.

EnterTrainment Junction is a fun place for the whole family. The 80,000 square foot indoor attraction is located at 7379 Squire Court in West Chester, Ohio. Attractions include a funhouse, mini Coney Island and the world’s largest indoor model train display. There is also a play area and hand cranked railroad cars that can move along a track.

The entrance to the Fun House has the look and feel of an old time circus midway. The lights, sounds and attractions take you back in time. An old fashioned fortune teller machine is just one example of its features. There are five sideshow circus tents. Tents include Curtain Chaos, Clown College, Mirror Maze, Crazy Caper and Outer Limits: Journey Through the Black Hole.

The mini Coney Island display is 1,000 square feet and reminiscent of 1965 Coney Island. Although it is a miniature display it is still quite large. The ferris wheel stands over four feet tall in this display. It also has a working trolley line that shows trolleys shuttling people up Kellogg Avenue to the main entrance of Coney Island. Interactive buttons make the display come alive with lights, sound and movement.

The indoor model train display is over 25,000 square feet with more than two miles of track. Ninety large, G scale trains depict over three different time periods beginning with the early steam engine and ending with the modern day diesel locomotive. The display is historically accurate and extremely detailed.

From now through May 18th, EnterTRAINment Junction is having a Spring Celebration. You receive a return visit for free when you purchase a “Buy One, Do it All” ticket.

For more information on the West Chester, Ohio area and it’s housing market, contact a member of The Lowry Team.

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.

Other Articles You May Be Interested In:

Search the entire Cincinnati MLS for Homes For Sale

Find Out The Current Market Value Of Your Home

A Complete Guide to Buying a Home

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

Buy a Home With a Low Down Payment

Buying a Home Step 1: Get Pre Approved

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The Lowry Team Real Estate Offers Spring Cleaning and Maintenance Tips

April 25, 2014 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

The Lowry Team Real Estate Offers Spring Cleaning and Maintenance Tips

Whether you are preparing your home to sell or simply trying to get organized this Spring, The Lowry Team West Chester Ohio has tips for you. Keeping up on your house’s interior and exterior maintenance could save you time and money in the future.

There a number of things to do to maintain the exterior of your home. Each Spring you should check your roof for any damage such as missing shingles. Also, clean leaves and debris from the gutters and downspouts. Walk around your home’s foundation and take note of any large cracks that could lead to water or foundation damage. Spring is a good time to have the driveway re-sealed, filling in any cracks that appeared over the cold Winter. Clean all of your windows and screens. Put those storm windows away for the Summer! Have a HVAC company check and tune up your air conditioner. Use a power washer to clean patios, decks and siding. Stain and seal your deck in preparation for grilling out with friends and family.

Inside your home, vacuum and clean the rugs and carpets. Wipe down walls, baseboards and crown moldings. Take down all of your window treatments. Depending on the type of fabric you may be able to wash them yourself or you may need to have them cleaned professionally. Dust ceiling fans and reverse the blades direction for Spring. Clean lampshades and replace light bulbs with energy efficient bulbs. Spring is a perfect time to clean and sort out your pantry, medicine cabinets and closets. Wipe down shelves and throw away expired medicine. Put Winter clothes away and sort through items that can be donated.

There are items in this article that you may want to hire a professional for. The Lowry Team has a list of approved vendors to choose from. The Lowry Team compiled a list of vendors that they themselves, their friends, family and clients have used. Vendors have delivered exceptional service in order to be included on the list.

For more information on the West Chester, Ohio area and it’s housing market, contact a member of The Lowry Team.

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.

Other Articles You May Be Interested In:

Search the entire Cincinnati MLS for Homes For Sale

Find Out The Current Market Value Of Your Home

A Complete Guide to Buying a Home

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

Buy a Home With a Low Down Payment

Buying a Home Step 1: Get Pre Approved

Connect with us on Facebook

Connect with us on YouTube

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5 Easy Home Improvements To Increase Home Value

November 2, 2013 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

5 Easy Home Improvements To Increase Home Value

Are you considering selling your home? Did you have it listed but it didn’t sell? Your home may need a bit of work before it will sell at the best possible price. Here are some easy home improvements you can make to increase home value and improve your chances of selling quicker.

Step up your curb appeal – First impressions are everything, and the front of your home is what buyers see first. You can easily step up your curb appeal and increase home value by mowing and edging the grass, trimming shrubs, and planting flowers. If the paint on your front door or garage door has seen better days, repaint them. Consider replacing the shabby mailbox, adding new house numbers, power-washing the driveway (and the house if it has vinyl siding) etc. A well-kept front yard makes buyers much more willing to come inside for a look.

Upgrade kitchen appliances – The kitchen is one of the best places to see return on your investment in home improvements. If you are not looking to do a full kitchen update, simply upgrading your kitchen appliances will make a huge difference to how potential buyers see your home. If you want to go a step further, you can update the hardware on the cabinets, or even give the cabinets a new finish. Improving the kitchen is a great place to start when you want to increase home value.

Paint neutral tones – Have deep red walls that you just love? Go to your nearest home improvement store and buy some neutral paint tones such as cream, taupe, etc. Neutral paint tones tend to make rooms look bigger and more open. Buyers see dark or wild paint colors as more work and money to change. A fresh coat of neutral paint is an easy and cheap improvement, but will make a significant difference.

Take a look at your flooring – Are your carpets looking a little rough? Get them professionally cleaned. Do you have any dated vinyl flooring? Consider replacing it with neutral laminate or tile. Making your home look clean and updated is a quick way to impress buyers and increase home value.

Don’t forget the basics – Buyers expect the basics of the home to be in good, working order, so make sure you address any issues beforehand. If your roof is old or leaking, it should be replaced or fixed. Address any problems with heating and air-conditioning units or plumbing. Making sure the basics work can definitely increase home value. You don’t want to lose a sale to competition or reduce your home value just because one of these things aren’t up to par.

Home Prices In Fairfield OH for November 2012

November 20, 2012 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

Home Prices In Fairfield OH for November 2012

Real estate market data for Fairfield, Ohio provided by Eric Lowry of The Lowry Team – Keller Williams Realty

Fairfield Ohio Home Prices

Median list prices of homes for sale in Fairfield have remained fairly steady showing a slight drop when compared to the previous 12 months median. The primary reason for this stability is the shortage of available homes for sale in many of the price ranges in Fairfield. Home buyers that are searching in any of the price ranges the under $200,000 price range cannot afford to wait to to make a decision if they find a great home, it will sell very quickly. For home owners that are ready to sell, proper pricing and preparation of the home can result in a very quick sale.

Fairfield Ohio Real Estate Report Summary

The median list price in November for homes listed for sale in Fairfield was $121,700. This includes both single family homes and condos.

The average days on market for these currently listed for sale homes is 151 days on market.

The median sale price in October 2012 for Fairfield OH homes sold was $98,000 with an average days on market for these sold properties of 72.

Find Homes For Sale In Fairfield Ohio

Visit our website to search for homes in Fairfield OH or to be notified when Fairfield homes come on the market.

To find out what you home is worth in the current market email Eric or call 513-874-1830.

Home Prices In West Chester OH for November 2012

November 15, 2012 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

Home Prices In West Chester OH for November 2012

Real estate market data for West Chester, Ohio provided by Eric Lowry of The Lowry Team – Keller Williams Realty

West Chester Home Prices

We have seen a stabilization in the median list prices of homes for sale in West Chester and actually, when compared to the previous 12 months median, the list prices are higher. This is at least partially caused by the shortage in some of the lower price ranges of homes for sale and still higher levels of inventory in the upper price ranges. Home buyers that are searching in the under $200,000 price range cannot afford to wait to to make a decision if they find a great home, it will sell very quickly. For home owners that are ready to sell, proper pricing and preparation of the home can result in a very quick sale.

West Chester Ohio Real Estate Report Summary

The median list price in November for homes listed for sale in West Chester was $194,900. This includes both single family homes and condos.

The average days on market for these currently listed for sale homes is 142 days on market.

The median sale price in October 2012 for West Chester OH homes sold was $181,950 with an average days on market for these sold properties of 136.

Find Homes For Sale In West Chester Ohio

Visit our website to search for homes in West Chester OH or to be notified when West Chester homes come on the market.

To find out what you home is worth in the current market email Eric or call 513-874-1830.