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Easter Egg Hunts in Cincinnati 2019

March 27, 2019 by Eric Lowry

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This year Easter falls on Sunday, April 21st, and there’s plenty of fun ideas for things to do for Easter in Cincinnati! Check out this list of Easter egg hunts, places to get pictures with the Easter Bunny, and unique Easter Brunch ideas!

Easter Egg Hunts in Cincinnati 2019

Easter Egg Hunts:

Easter Bunny Express – April 6th, 13th – 14th, 19th – 20th, and 27th. – Ride the Easter Bunny Express to the LM&M Junction for a visit with the Easter Bunny and Farmer Brown. Children will be able to take part in one of two Easter egg hunts to get candy and small prizes.

Deerfield Township Easter Egg Hunt – April 20th – Enjoy this FREE events with booths, activities, giveaways, face painting and more! There will be visits with the Easter Bunny and age-divided Easter egg hunts!

Keehner Park Easter Egg Hunt – April 20th – This is another FREE community event in West Chester! Bring a bag or basket to collect eggs! This event is open to children up to 8 years old. Egg hunts will be divided into multiple age groups.

Fairfield Township Easter Egg Hunt – April 14th – A FREE Easter egg hunt open to children ages 0-12. There will be hunts separated by age groups. There will also be face painting, games, and food trucks.

Hoppin’ at Harbin – April 13th – At Harbin Park, enjoy a free Easter egg Hunt, pictures with the Easter Bunny, games, crafts, and prizes! There will be separate hunts for 3 different age groups up to 8 years old.

Liberty Park Egg Hunt – April 20th – Located at Liberty Park behind the Lakota Family YMCA. There will be age group Easter egg hunts, and visits with the Easter Bunny.

Flashlight Egg Hunt – April 10th – Check out Hamilton’s Forest Run nighttime egg hunt! When the sun goes down, grab your flashlight and basket for a unique Easter Egg Hunt experience! There will be prizes, activities, and more.

Elk Creek Flashlight Egg Hunt – April 17th – When the park is dark, your flashlight will be your guide! Bring your own flashlight and join in the fun! Egg cartons will be provided for collecting. Be sure to look out for the golden eggs to redeem for extra prizes! Separate hunts based on age.

Cincinnati Zoo’s Easter Celebration – April 20th – There will be treat stations throughout the zoo, animal egg hunts, visits with the Easter Bunny, and more! There will also be 4 special Golden Eggs hidden throughout the park, which can be turned into the Welcome Center for a prize!

Easter Egg Hunt at Washington Park – April 13th – Over-the-Rhine’s biggest egg hunt returns to Washington Park with over 10,000 candy-filled eggs, face painting, photos with the Easter Bunny, and playtime with baby farm animals. For ages 3-10. This event is also FREE.

Dog-Gone Bone Hunt – April 14th – Bring your pooch for an egg hunt designed for dogs! Plastic eggs filled with dog treats will be scattered/hidden over a well-defined area in the park. Find a golden egg which can be redeemed for a prize! Some activities include: shopping at dog-friendly vendors, concessions, dog obstacle course, and more!

Pictures with the Easter Bunny:

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Easter Bunny Photos at The Liberty Center – Get pictures taken with the Easter Bunny at The Liberty Center. You can either purchase a professional print or snap your own on your camera.

Pictures with the Easter Bunny at Kenwood Mall – March 29th – April 20th – Hop on over to visit with the Easter Bunny and get pictures taken with him!

Easter Brunch:

BB Riverboat Easter Cruises – April 21st – Celebrate Easter and enjoy the spring weather. Climb aboard a Riverboat for one of their annual Easter cruises including a delicious buffet meal, relaxing atmosphere and outstanding views. You can enjoy a hearty brunch or a traditional Easter dinner featuring ham and chicken. Even the Easter Bunny will attend! There are several different cruises throughout Easter Sunday.

We hope this list of great Easter events and Easter Egg Hunts in Cincinnati helps you plan some fun for your weekend! Happy Easter!!

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How to Prepare for a Home Inspection

March 24, 2019 by Eric Lowry

Home Inspection Preparation

How to Prepare for a Home Inspection

Preparing for a home inspection is something that more sellers should take into consideration. In a real estate transaction, the home inspection is the biggest hurdle that a home seller faces to have a successful sale, so it’s very important to know what to expect.

When selling real estate, the home inspection takes place within approximately the first week after an offer has been submitted by the buyer and accepted by the seller. A home inspection is paid for the buyer and is performed by a licensed professional home inspector.

Within the terms of the contract, this is called the “inspection contingency”. This means that the contract is dependent upon the successful negotiation and resolution of any inspection items. If the inspection reveals significant problems with the home or the buyer and seller can’t agree to repairs, the buyer may decide to “walk away” from the home. If this happens, they will be sending over a release to sign that terminates the contract.

It stands to reason that you want to be sure your home is in the best possible condition before the home inspection takes place. Home sale preparation is one of the keys to selling real estate, so getting your home ready for the inspection only makes sense. A home inspector is not going to be looking at any messes, but an unkempt home will give the impression of uncaring owners who may not be performing regular maintenance of items that shouldn’t be neglected.

One suggestion to help make the home inspection go more smoothly is to make it easier for the home inspector to do his job. It is common practice in real estate that the seller not be present while the home inspection is taking place. A couple easy things you can do before you leave the home is to make sure the inspector can access the attic and the entire basement. If the attic access is in a closet, remove any items that may block his way. Make sure the inspector will be able to see all the exterior walls in the basement, and have easy access to the HVAC system.

What Do Home Inspectors Check?

Home inspectors go over your home with a fine tooth comb. They generally start on the outside of your home and work their way in. Depending on the size of your home, an inspection can take anywhere from 1.5 – 5 hours. Most inspections fall within the 2-3 hour range.

Some common things inspectors look at on the exterior of your home can include:
-Proper grading to ensure water doesn’t easily get into the home
-Visual damage or cracks on the driveway
-Wood rot on trim or window sills
-Structural cracks on the foundation
-Electrical wiring coming into the house
-The state of the roof including shingles and sheathing, and the chimney

Some things that inspectors look for on the interior of the home can include (but are certainly not limited to):
-Signs of water penetration
-Structural defects
-Plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems
-Any signs of insects or rodents
-Functionality of the windows, including any failed seals

Common Defects Found During Home Inspections

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The best way to prepare yourself for a home inspection is to understand what some of the most probable defects a home inspector is likely to find.

-Improper bathroom venting – In order to prevent mold issues in the attic of a home, current building codes require that a bath fan vent to the outside of the home. However, this wasn’t always the case. A lot of older homes still have it vented into the attic.

-Failed window seals – You can tell if your windows have failed seals by looking for any fogging between the glass panes.

-Chimney defects – This is most commonly just cracks and repointing or mortar. These are often found near the top of the chimney and have occurred over time due to the elements.

-Electrical violations – These are most common in homes where the homeowner has made improvements on his own and not hired a certified electrician. However, there are often a lack of GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter) outlets in the kitchen and bathrooms. Double tapped electrical breakers and non-grounded outlets are other common examples.

-Rotted exterior wood – This is most commonly found around exterior trim, window sills, and areas around decking.

-Minor plumbing defects – Some of the most common plumbing defects include dripping faucets, loose toilets, and slow or leaky drains.

-Mold and radon remediation – Mold and radon are the two biggest deal killers in real estate. Mold is something that will need to be tested and remediated by a mold specialist. After being remediated, the mold specialist would then need do a mold re-test to get the all-clear. The most common places to find mold are the attic, basement, and bathrooms.

Radon is a naturally occurring gas found in the ground that enters the home through the basement area. It is a known health hazard and most buyers will request that you have it mitigated by having a radon mitigation system installed and a second radon test done. The radon test should show safe levels below 4.0 pCi/L. This is relatively easy to have done.

Disclosure or Fixing Items Prior to Closing

When defects are listed on the home inspection report, the buyers then put together a list of repair requests that they want you to have completed by licensed professionals prior to closing or give them a repair allowance to have the repairs done themselves after closing.

This portion of the transaction is the inspection negotiation. As the seller, you can agree to either all, some, or none of the repairs. However, it is important to note that you if you refuse to make the repairs and the deal falls through, you will have to disclose all those known defects to any future potential buyers.

Bottom Line

If you want to keep your home sale on track, it is crucial to prepare for the home inspection.

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Buying a House in Spring 2019

March 21, 2019 by Eric Lowry

What You Need to Know About Buying a House This Spring

Buying a House in Spring 2019

Spring is the busiest time of year in Real Estate. It is known as house hunting season. The months of April, May, and June account for around 40% of all home sales for the entire year. If you are considering buying a home this Spring, here’s what you need to know.

Inventory is Low and Homes are Selling Fast

Currently, housing inventory in our area is extremely low. Not only is there a exceptionally low supply of houses for sale, but buyer demand is very high. You will have a lot of competition for just a few houses, which means the houses are selling very fast. Homes that are in good condition and are priced right, are selling in just days. In fact, many are even selling within just hours! So be prepared to act fast and get an offer submitted as soon as possible if you love the house. In this market, waiting to think it over can you mean you lose out.

What You Need To Do

You need to prepare yourself to be competitive in the housing market. That means you must be prepared to make a strong offer when you find the right house, and get it submitted quickly.

In addition to making a strong offer price, you must also provide a pre-approval letter with your offer. A pre-approval letter strengthens your offer because it shows the seller that you have the financial capability to purchase the home. So it’s imperative you choose the right lender and get pre-approved before looking at homes.

Start your search online so you can view full details and photos of all available homes for sale. Our Homes For Sale information is a direct feed from the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and is updated several times a day so you will never miss a new listing!

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Olde West Chester Christmas Walk 2018

November 21, 2018 by Eric Lowry

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Olde West Chester Christmas Walk 2018This year the Christmas Walk will take place a little later in the season than usual on Saturday, December 1st. The merchants of Olde West Chester will sponsor the annual Olde West Chester Christmas Walk. This community tradition has taken place each year starting in 1998. The event runs from 2 pm – 8 pm and will include live music, a petting zoo, photos with Santa, horse and wagon rides, games and activities, shopping, and food.

The parade begins at 7 pm at the Boys and Girls Club, and follows Cincinnati-Dayton Road to the West Chester Township Administration Building located at 9113 Cincinnati-Dayton Road. The parade will conclude with the lighting of the community tree around 8 pm.

This is a great event to kick off the holiday season with your family and friends! We hope you enjoy!

Other articles you may be interested in:

Liberty Center Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony

Christmas and Holiday Things to do in Cincinnati 2018

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Need to Sell a House During the Holidays?

October 26, 2018 by Eric Lowry

Need to sell a house during the holidaysGenerally, most people wait to put their home on the market until “peak” season which is the spring/early summer. However, you may not be able to wait that long. You may even need to sell your home during the holiday season depending on your circumstances. But fear not, there are plenty of reasons selling your home during the holidays can be beneficial.

Spring and summer are when you will have the most competition as housing inventory is highest at this time. Not only is resale inventory high, but new construction is as well. If you need to sell a house during the holidays, you will find that your competition is quite limited which can be a great thing when it comes to getting you a great sale price on your home!

The supply of listings increases substantially after the holidays. Also, in many parts of the country, new construction will continue to surge reaching new heights in 2019, which will lessen the demand for your house.

While the market does slow a bit at this time of year, there are still buyers out looking during the holiday season. For instance, relocation buyers are definitely out there. Many companies are still hiring throughout the holidays and need their employees in their new positions as soon as possible. Another benefit is that those buyers who are out looking for homes during the holidays are serious buyers and are ready to buy now.

If you’re concerned about showings getting in the way of your holiday plans, don’t worry! You can restrict the showings on your home to the times you want it shown. You will remain in control.

So you’ve decided that selling your house during the holiday season is the best decision for you; here are some tips to help guide you:

  1. If possible, put your house on the market before you decorate for the holidays. Pictures of your home will be taken for the MLS (Multiple Listing Service) and other marketing purposes looking as it normally would.
  2. Once you have listed your house, decorate but don’t go overboard. You don’t want your house to seem cluttered and cramped. If necessary, move furniture out to accommodate your tree and other decorations.
  3. Take advantage of this time of year when you have showings on your home. Your home feels even more cozy, warm and welcoming during the holidays. Appeal to all of the senses. Play Christmas music softly in the background. Bake Christmas cookies just before a showing and have them on a platter for the buyers to enjoy.
  4. Lastly, use out of town guests to your advantage. Enlist their help in keeping your home clean and tidy. Assign everyone a task to complete each day. Delegate so you do not feel overwhelmed.

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Keehner Park Concert Schedule 2018

April 30, 2018 by Eric Lowry

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Keehner Park Concert Schedule 2018

West Chester’s Keehner Park Concert Series kicks off on Saturday, June 2nd. This summer there will be 12 weeks of free concerts, dancing, and fun! Concerts are 7 to 9 pm on select Saturdays between Memorial Day and Labor Day at the Keehner Park Ampitheatre.

Guests may feel free to pack a picnic, however alcohol is not permitted.

Keehner Park Concert Schedule 2018The concert schedule is as follows: 

June 2nd – The Fillmore Philharmonic Brass Band

June 9th – Southwestern Ohio Symphonic Band

June 16th – Blue Stone Ivory

June 23rd – Miami University Steel Band

June 30th – West Chester Symphony (Ice Cream Social)

July 7th – Cincinnati Brass Band

July 14th – P&G Big Band

July 21st – Ronnie Williams & The American Graffiti Band

July 28th – Melodic Rhythms

August 4th – Big Trouble Blues Band

August 11th – Naz Jazz

August 18th – The J Carl Smith Project

August 25th – No Concert (Shakespeare in the Park)

September 3rd – West Chester Symphony

Related: Union Centre Concert Schedule 2018

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