New Businesses And Developments in West Chester And Liberty Township

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There are so many new businesses and developments happening in our area at any one time that it is difficult to keep track of all of them. 

Here are links to a couple of them that caught my eye as being interesting and/or good additions to our area.  (It should be noted that there are many more than the couple noted here).

The first is a very interesting article in the Sunday Cincinnati Enquirer on the development of the Union Centre Blvd area.

Of course the article is very timely due to the opening of the Ikea store this week.

Also opening a new store this week in Liberty Township, Ohio is Play It Again Sports, again in the Enquirer:

http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080309/BIZ01/803090335/1076/BIZ

Your comments and questions are always welcome!

New Listing In West Chester, Ohio 45069 – Saratoga Farms

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My New Listing In West Chester…

8894 Steeplechase Way

West Chester, Ohio 45069

Lakota Schools

$200,000  – Four Bedrooms – Two Full Baths, One Half Bath

This is a beautiful, move in ready home in Saratoga Farms:

  • Bright, Open Floor Plan
  • Warm,Inviting Family Room w/ Fireplace
  • Formal Living and Dining Rooms
  • Large Kitchen Features New Hardwood Floors, Breakfast Nook & Island
  • Terrific Luxury Master Suite w/ Adjoining Garden Bath & Huge Walk-In Closet
  • Many Updates Including New Exterior Doors (08) & Windows (07)
  • One Year Home Warranty
  • Close To Schools, Shopping, Dining & Expressways!

Election Day In West Chester & Liberty Township, Ohio

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Tuesday, March 4th is of course election day in Ohio.   There is no way that you could not know this, from the yard signs to the phone calls to the television and radio ads and everything else. 

Just a reminder though, that you do need your photo id to be able to vote.  This is a relatively new requirement and unless you voted in November you may not be aware of it.

If you need further election information click here for the Butler County Board of Elections website.

The Secrets To Selling Your Home In West Chester & Liberty Twp, Ohio Right Now!

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Are these really secrets?  No, but they are certainly the keys to selling your home in this market!

Secret #1:

Your home must standout!  The condition of your home must be great, (good doesn’t cut it).  The decor must be tasteful, it must be clean and fresh.  Your home must be updated;  for example, new countertops and appliances in the kitchen, new carpet, maybe a new or re-finished deck, etc.  Spring is coming, (I think), so look at the front of your home.  Is it clean, freshly mulched, no weeds, etc.?  

Need more information on this, email me and I will send you my checklist, “20 Steps To Help You Sell Your Home”.   Have questions call me.

There are so many homes for sale right now that the homes that are cluttered, dark and out-dated are being and will continue to be overlooked by today’s buyers.  And, these homes will continue to sit on the market for sale.

Secret #2:

Your home must be priced right!  The price of your home must be great, (good doesn’t cut it).  “Trying a little higher price” on your home for a while has never been a good strategy, now in this real estate market in West Chester and Liberty Township, Ohio it is a really bad strategy.  The homes that are selling are priced aggressively.  This may be hard for some homeowners to accept, but it is the truth!

So…  these aren’t really secrets, but they are the answers to the question “What will it take to get my home sold in this market in West Chester and Liberty Township, Ohio?”.

Wondering what your home is worth?   Click here to find out!

Your comments and questions are always welcome!

FHA Loan Limits, Interest Rates Impact West Chester Ohio Real Estate

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FHA loan limits are moving higher as part of the Economic Stimulus package that President Bush signed into law this past week.  Why should this matter and how will it impact the West Chester and Liberty Township, Ohio real estate market?  Great question!

1.)  The higher loan limits when they are published by HUD will allow a significantly higher number of buyers to qualify for an FHA loan, which has less stringent qualifying criteria and lower down payment requirements. 

2.) This change in the loan limits may open up some additional avenues for buyers to obtain financing, which will certainly impact our West Chester and Liberty Township real estate market.  Many borrowers, in particular first time home buyers, have felt that they may not be able to get a mortgage loan due to all of the recent news and talk about the sub prime mortgage mess.

The National Association Of Realtors has developed an “estimated” amount of the new loans.  These are only estimates at this time.  HUD has 30 days to publish the new loan limits.  The estimated FHA loan limit for West Chester and Liberty Township, Ohio are $337,500, which is a significant increase from the old limit of $256,500.

Interest rates have moved higher in the last couple of weeks.  Just three weeks ago a 30 fixed rate loan was 5.49% with no points and as of Friday it was now 5.80% with no points.  Ouch!  Will the rates go lower again?  It is so hard to say if rates will go up or if they will go down and if someone tells you they do know the answer, proceed with caution.  My sense is that we are in a range for rates that we will probably stay in for a while.  With rates moving slightly lower and then back up slightly higher.  There is no doubt in my mind though, at some point, there will be people saying they wished they hadn’t waited so long and missed out on the opportunity to get a 5.5% or so interest rate.

Your comments and thoughts are always welcome!

New Listing In West Chester Ohio 45069

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My New Listing In West Chester Ohio …

8111 Tollbridge Court

West Chester, Ohio 45069

Lakota Schools

$229,900  – Three Bedrooms – Two Full Baths, One Half Bath

Don’t Wait To See This Home:

  • Beautiful, Open Floor Plan
  • Vaulted Great Room Features Gas Fireplace
  • Vaulted Dining Room w/ Hardwood Floors
  • Large Kitchen Features Hardwood Floors, Breakfast Nook & Island
  • First Floor Master Suite w/ Adjoining Luxury Bath
  • Terrific, Sought After Cul-de-Sac Street (Tollbridge Court)
  • One Year Home Warranty
  • Close To Schools, Shopping, Dining & Expressways!