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The Lowry Team – Keller Williams West Chester Helps Homeowners Sell Their Home After Just 3 Days On The Market

April 30, 2014 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

The Lowry Team – Keller Williams West Chester

Helps Homeowners Sell Their Home After Just 3 Days On The Market.

The property at 219 Huntington Drive Maineville, Ohio 45039 was a 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath 2-story home. The home is in the Miami City School District and a part of a pool community. The property sold for $155,750. which was 99% of the $157,500 list price. The Lowry Team Keller Williams West Chester represented the seller in this transaction.

Eric Lowry, CEO and Listing Specialist of The Lowry Team says, “It was a pleasure to work with our past clients once again. We were especially happy to help them sell their home in just 3 days for 99% of the listing price.”

Homes that are in great shape and are priced correctly, like this lovely home, aren’t lasting long on the market. Call the Lowry Team – we would love to help you sell your home. 513-874-1830

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 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.

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Holiday Events in Cincinnati

December 4, 2013 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

Holiday Events in Cincinnati

Looking for some Christmas fun for your family in the Cincinnati area? Well, you’ve come to the right place. The Lowry Team knows the the value of spending time with family, so here we have listed for you numerous holiday events in Cincinnati that your whole family can enjoy!

Sharon Woods Holiday In Lights – Holiday in Lights is open nightly from Friday, November 22nd to Tuesday, December 31st. Admission is $13 per vehicle ($45 for buses and 15 passenger vans).

Mason Christmas Festival – This festival is Friday, December 6th from 6:00PM – 9:00PM. There will be carolers, carriage rides, magic shows, food and drinks, and more. Santa and Mrs. Claus will even be there!

Fountain Square Ice Skating – The ice rink is open from November 24th to January 1st. Admission is $3.00 per person, and $3.00 for skate rental.

Lebanon Christmas Parade – This annual holiday parade and festival is on Saturday, December 7th. The festival goes from 10:00AM- 8:00PM, however the actual parades take place at 1:00PM and 7:00PM. There will be holiday decorations, carolers, live entertainment, pictures with Santa, and more!

Light Up Fairfield – On Saturday, December 7th from 3:00Pm – 6:00PM, the city of Fairfield will ring in the holiday season with Santa Claus. There will be food vendors, fun activities, a holiday market, visits with Santa, carolers, and an official tree lighting ceremony.

Trans Siberian Orchestra Holiday Show – The Orchestra puts on an amazing holiday show of music and lights that will be at the US Bank Arena on Friday, December 13th with shows at 4:00PM and 8:00PM.

Fairfield Community Arts Center’s The Nutcracker – The Fairfield Community Arts Center is putting on their rendition of the holiday classic, The Nutcracker. Shows will be December 6-7 and 13-14 at 7:00PM, December 7-8 and 14-15 at 2:00PM. Admission is $15/Adult, and $10/Child.

Playhouse In The Park’s A Christmas Carol -The Playhouse’s annual show of A Christmas Carol will take place from November 27th – December 29th, with numerous choices for show times. Ticket prices vary depending upon seating location. They use hundreds of costumes and thrilling special effects, making The Christmas Carol their most popular production of the year.

The Aronoff Center’s The Nutcracker Ballet – The Aronoff Center puts on their annual show of The Nutcracker Ballet. Ticket prices start at $32/person, with numerous dates and times to choose from.

Entertrainment Junction Christmas – Entertrainment Junction, located in West Chester, is celebrating Christmas this year with a Main Street Holiday Train display, visits to see Santa and his reindeer at the North Pole, the Elf workshop, and more!

Newport Aquarium’s Scuba Santa – The Aquarium’s annual Scuba Santa show is from November 29th – January 1st, with numerous show times. At Scuba Santa’s show you can also visit Santa’s post office and write him a letter, play reindeer roundup, and more.

Cincinnati Museum Center’s Holiday Trains– The Cincinnati Museum Center is featuring Duke Energy’s Holiday Junction train display from November 8th through January 5th. There’s a lot to such as visit with Santa, ride the train, and even visit the talking reindeer.

Cincinnati Zoo’s Festival of Lights – The Cincinnati Zoo’s annual Festival of Lights is open now through January 4th. The festival features a wild lights show on Swan Lake, visits with Santa Claus, a Polar Express train ride, and of course lots of hot chocolate.

Krohn Conservatory’s Christmas In Cincinnati Railway Display -Krohn Conservatory is having a holiday train display that features many Cincinnati landmarks from November 16th through January 5th. Admission is $7/Adult, $4/Child.

Fountain Square’s New Year’s Eve Blast – Ring in the New Year down on Fountain Square. There will be music, a dance contest, food vendors, ice skating, and of course, fireworks at midnight!

This list of holiday events in Cincinnati is provided courtesy of The Lowry Team at Keller Williams Realty. We hope this list helps you have some holiday fun with your family; and we wish you and your family a wonderful holiday season!

How Home Ownership Impacts Your Net Worth

October 30, 2013 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

How Home Ownership Impacts Your Net Worth

If you were to ask people what they think home ownership means, you’re likely to get all sorts of answers, ranging from security, family, sense of community, or wealth. However, in recent years, due to the economic conditions, many Americans have begun to question whether home ownership really is a good investment towards building wealth.

In order to address this concern, the Federal Reserve has recently conducted a study on homeowners and net worth. They found that the average American family’s net worth is $77,300. Of that net worth, 61.4% of it is in home equity. That’s $47,500!

Compared to renters, a homeowner’s net worth is over 30x higher. If that doesn’t speak to you just yet, consider this: The average homeowner has a net worth of $174,500 while the average renter has a net worth of just $5,100. This is because the monthly payments homeowners make on their mortgages go towards building equity. When you rent, you’re just throwing your money away. Your rent does nothing for you, whereas a mortgage payment will help you significantly build wealth.

The bottom line is that buying a home is still a sound investment and a great way to build wealth. It’s probably the only investment that you will make that, in addition to building your wealth, will also provide shelter and higher quality of life for you and your family. Start building your wealth now – buy a home.

Buying A Home During The Holidays

October 28, 2013 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

Buying A Home During The Holidays

Many potential homebuyers may assume that the holidays are not a good time to buy a home. This is a common misconception. There are numerous reasons that buying a home during the holidays can be a good choice. Serious buyers would be wise to consider taking advantage of the unique market conditions that occur during the holiday season. Here are some reasons buying a home during the holidays can be beneficial to you.

Motivated Sellers – Those who choose to list their home for sale during the holidays are often under pressure to sell. Since these sellers can be so highly motivated, they are more likely to cut you a great deal.

Less competition – Since many homebuyers do choose to wait out the holiday season, this means less competition from other buyers. Lower competition with other buyers may mean you’ll be able to negotiate a better price for a home you want to purchase.

Better Interest Rates – Interest rates drop every December through January on a cyclical basis. In addition to that, due to the current market conditions with the Federal Reserve planning to taper bond purchasing, real estate and mortgage experts expect interest rates to begin a continuous rise beginning after the holidays. The Lowry Team’s preferred partner, Justin Phillips at Rapid Mortgage can work with you to meet your financial needs for buying a home during the holidays.

Tax Deduction – Buying a home and closing on it by the New Year can mean a significant tax deduction for you. All the mortgage interest you will be paying monthly is fully tax deductible. Property taxes will also be an annual deduction as long as you own your home.

Faster Closings – Closings are historically shown to be faster during the months of November and December due to the fact that the number of transactions occurring during these months is lower. The Lowry Team has a Transaction Coordinator that makes sure the process from contract to closing goes as smoothly and as quickly as possible for you as a buyer.

Thanksgiving Food Drive For Reach Out Lakota

October 22, 2013 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

Thanksgiving Food Drive For Reach Out Lakota

The Lowry Team will again be conducting our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive for Reach Out Lakota. Yes, it’s that time of year again… time to count our many blessings of the past year and help those in our own community have a beautiful Thanksgiving when they otherwise could not.

Please join us in helping Reach Out Lakota fill Thanksgiving tables all around our community this year and help out a family in need. We are collecting items to donate to Reach Out Lakota.

It’s very simple to help. Just fill out our automated form letting us know that you want to donate. Then just leave your donations on your front porch on the morning of Friday, November 15th by 9:00am. We will stop by and pick up your donations and deliver them to Reach Out Lakota that day. No worries…we will send you a reminder email earlier that week.

It is that simple and will mean so much to someone in our community that is having a difficult time. Please consider supporting our efforts to support the community that we live in.

THANK YOU!

Needed Items:

Canned vegetables & fruits
Canned soups
Peanut butter & jelly
Canned meat (tuna, chicken, ham, chili w/ meat & beans, beef stew, etc)
Macaroni & cheese
Personal care items (soap, shampoo, etc)
Cereal
Sugar, flour, condiments, vegetable oil
Dry pasta, canned pasta, pasta sauce

You can also make a monetary donation. Please make checks payable to Reach Out Lakota. Donations are tax deductible.