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The Lowry Team Keller Williams :: Lisa Tesmer’s Bucket List

August 7, 2014 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

The Lowry Team Keller Williams :: Lisa Tesmer’s Bucket List

The Lowry Team Keller Williams lives, works and plays in Cincinnati. If you are visiting or relocating to the Cincinnati area, we wanted you to be aware of the over abundance of fun things to do here. Lisa Tesmer, Buyer Specialist for The Lowry Team shares some of her favorite things to do. Add them to your bucket list!

1. Canoe the Little Miami from Morgans Livery. Morgan’s, located at 5701 Ohio 350 Oregonia, Ohio 45054, offers many different trip options along Ohio’s 1st National Scenic River. Trips can range from 3 miles to 18 miles and costs can range from around $25 – $40.

2. Snack on crab cakes on the patio of Jag’s. Jags Steak and Seafood Restaurant is one of Cincinnati’s premier fine dining experiences. Other highlights besides their lovely patio include a piano bar and Friday Happy Hours. Jag’s offers a gourmet buffet on Friday nights from 5 pm – 7 pm for just $11.95 a person. Jags is located at 5980 West Chester Rd West Chester Twp, Ohio 45069.

3. Cheer on the Buckeyes at an Ohio State football game. The Ohio State University is one of the largest universities in the nation. The Division I football team coached by Urban Meyer hosts Virginia Tech on September 6th at 8 pm.

4. Treat yourself to Mai Tai’s, lettuce wraps and salt/pepper calamari at PF Chang’s. Located at the Street of West Chester, 9435 Civic Centre Boulevard West Chester Ohio, PF Chang’s offers bold, flavorful Asian inspired dishes. The Streets of West Chester is doubling in size, adding more dining and restaurant experiences.

5. Head to Holiday Auto Theatre for a drive in movie. The theatre is located at 1816 Old Oxford Road Hamilton Ohio 45013. Cost is $8.50 for adults and $5 for children ages 4-11. Beginning Friday, August 8th Dawn of the Planet of Apes and Guardians of the Galaxy are showing.

6. Break up the work week with a Party In The Park at Yeatmans Cove on the riverfront in Cincinnati. Party in the Park is held on Wednesdays beginning May 7th and and ending August 20th. Hours are 5 pm – 10 pm. Upcoming bands are The Naked Karate Girls on August 13th and 3 Day Rule on August 20th. Admission is free.

7. Take the kids fishing at Voice of America Park, 7850 Voice of America Park Drive West Chester. The park features a 35 acre stocked lake. They have a bait and tackle shop where you can purchase fishing permits, rent boats, and buy beverages and snacks. The park is open from 7 am until dark.

8. Go for a bike ride on the Loveland Bike Trail. The Loveland Bike Trail is a section of the over 70 flat, paved miles of the Little Miami Scenic State Park. Loveland offers many places to stop, relax, eat and explore.

9. Enjoy a drink overlooking the Ohio River from the Yard House on a cool Friday evening. The Yard House is located at The Banks, 95 E. Freedom Way Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. The Yard House has over 100 beers on tap and is a great place for friends to gather.

10. Peruse the aisles of Caesar’s Creek Flea Market. It is Ohio’s largest year round market place with over 400 vendors indoors and 500 outdoors.The flea market is open every Saturday and Sunday from 9 am – 5 pm and costs just $1 a carload.

For more information on the Cincinnati community or housing market,

Contact The Lowry Team of Keller Williams Realty Associate Partners today.

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 Realty :: Glendale Beer & Wine Festival

August 6, 2014 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

The Lowry Team Keller Williams Realty :: Glendale Beer & Wine Festival

The 5th annual Glendale Beer and Wine Festival will be held Friday, September 5th and Saturday, September 6th from 5 pm – 11 pm each night. The festival is located at Glendale Square 30 Village Square Glendale Ohio 45246. This year the festival celebrates Cincinnati’s “Porkopolis” history. All of the food vendors must have at least one menu item that includes bacon.

The Glendale Beer and Wine Festival features food, music, and over 100 varieties of beer and wine. Some of the food vendors that you can choose from are Roll With It Cafe, Cock and Bull Public House, Sugar Snap Sweet Treats and Graeter’s.

Fat Head’s Brewery, Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales, North Coast Brewing Co. are just a few of the many beer vendors that will be featured at the festival. Expect to taste wines from Hanover Winery, Camelot Cellars and more.

Friday night, Hayden Kaye, an alternative folk rock group performs from 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm. Chuck Brisbin and The Tuna Factory will play rock, R&B, and Blues from 8:30 – midnight. On Saturday, The Danny Frazier Band will play their original music followed by The Carter New Band performing hits from the 80’s, 90’s and today.

Tickets are $10 for a non tasting admission and $30 for a tasting admission. A tasting admission includes wrist band, commemorative drinking glass and 5 tasting tickets. You must be at least 21 years old to purchase a tasting admission.

Proceeds from the Glendale Beer and Wine Festival go directly to funding pediatric cancer research through The Cure Starts Now. There are still volunteer positions available. Join Karen Burck, Director of Marketing for The Lowry Team and volunteer to help raise money for cancer research. For more information email events@thecurestartsnow.org.

For more information on local communities or the housing market,

Contact The Lowry Team of Keller Williams Realty Associate Partners today.

Don’t Hire an Agent…Hire a Team. The Lowry Team.

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The Lowry Team Keller Williams :: 10 Things That Turn Off Home Buyers

August 6, 2014 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

The Lowry Team Keller Williams :: 10 Things That Turn Off Home Buyers

The Buyer Specialists for The Lowry Team Keller Williams compiled a list of the top ten things that turn their buyers off when looking for homes. Together, the Buyer Specialists for The Lowry Team have over 20 years of experience helping home buyers find their dream homes.

1. Dirt, Grime and Filth – If a house is on the market, it should sparkle! Home owners need to give the house a once over. Pay especially close attention to cleaning the kitchens and bathrooms. Lisa Tesmer says that her buyers are turned off by dirty showers and tubs. Clean up that soap scum and mold!

2. Outdated Fixtures and Appliances – A potential home buyer does not want to add the expense of having to purchase new ceiling fans, light fixtures or kitchen appliances. Old furnaces are also something the home buyer will shy away from.

3. Poor Curb Appeal – Darryl Smith suggests that the home owner spruce up the yard before putting the house on the market. Trim the trees and freshen up the flower beds with fresh mulch.

4. Odors – All of the Buyer Specialists for The Lowry Team listed odors as a big turn off. If you are a smoker, consider smoking outdoors while attempting to sell your house. Put away all of the smelly ashtrays. Also, hide away pet toys, bowls, etc. Vacuum and clean regularly so that the home does not smell of cigarette,pet or kitchen odors.

5. Wallpaper – Wall paper is usually outdated and personalized to the present owner’s tastes. Chances are the new owner will want to remove it entirely which can be a big, time consuming job.

6. Personal Items – Lisa Tesmer suggests putting away many of your personal items and family photos. The home owner should want the home buyers to be able to picture themselves living in the home.

7. Carpet Stains – One of the top updates that a home seller can do before putting their house on the market is replacing or cleaning the carpets.

8. Basement Laundry Rooms – While it is not a quick or sometimes not even a possible fix, Lisa Tesmer, Buyer Specialist says, “My home buyers are turned off by the idea of having to do laundry in the basement.” It is a hard sell with all of the newer laundry rooms on the first and second floors of homes.

9. Clutter – Clean off the bookshelves and clean out the closets. Remove extra items from countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms. By doing this, it will appear as if there is a lot more room and storage in the home.

10. Seller Stays Home – Jessica Lowry, Buyer Specialist says that the absolutely biggest turn off for a home buyer is when the seller stays home during the showing. It makes her clients uncomfortable looking through the house and they do not feel at ease talking about thier likes, dislikes and concerns while the home owner is present.

For more tips on preparing your home for sale contact Eric Lowry, CEO and Listing Specialist for The Lowry Team. He would be happy to set up a FREE consultation.

Buyers and sellers can reach The Lowry Team – Keller Williams Realty

at 513-874-1830.

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Adam Wald Joins The Lowry Team, Keller Williams Realty

August 5, 2014 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

Adam Wald Joins The Lowry Team, Keller Williams Realty

The Lowry Team is excited to introduce their newest team member! Adam Wald is the Inside Sales Specialist for The Lowry Team, specializing in West Chester,Liberty Township, Mason, Fairfield, Fairfield Township and the surrounding areas. Adam has a degree in Organizational Leadership from the University of Cincinnati and has lived in the Cincinnati area for the past 9 years. Adam’s focus on The Lowry Team is based on targeting new customers who are currently or soon to be in the market for a new home. His passion for sales, enthusiasm, communication, leadership skills, and above all, customer service gives new home buyers the opportunity to work with the best possible agents in the Cincinnati area.

Adam grew up in Oakwood, Ohio and moved to Cincinnati when he was 18. He is the oldest of four boys. His hobbies include playing guitar, weight lifting, backpacking, and camping. Adam has a love for music and the outdoors. Adam moved to Cincinnati after high school to attend the University of Cincinnati. The amount of history in Cincinnati is one of the reasons he loves living here and decided to stay after college. He is especially interested in the revitalization of OTR and the introduction of the streetcar over the next few years. He plans to witness it all.

Adam met his wife a few years back while working part time in retail and is excited to be working with her in real estate! Adam says, “I have experience in sales and operations and can’t wait to utilize my skill sets in this field. I am so excited to be a part of the Lowry Team. I love the dynamics of our team and see limitless possibilities for us in the future.”

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