Butler County Ohio Property Tax Values

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Butler County Ohio Property Tax Values

Butler County Ohio Property Tax RecordsYou haven’t seen your Butler County Ohio property tax bill yet for 2012, but when you do, the total value of your property will likely have changed.  This property tax bill, commonly called the “January Bill” will reflect new property values for tax purposes.

So, if your tax value is changing, does that mean that the values are going down?  The real estate market has gone down, right?  The truth is, your property value may go up or down (or even stay the same) depending on a number of factors including but not limited to a recent sale of the property and certainly depending on what the assessed tax value was previously.

Did you know that you can appeal the value that is established by Butler County for your property tax bill?  The deadline to file such appeal is March 31, 2012.  Why would you appeal this assessed property value?  I’ll answer that in my next blog post, so be sure to check back.

Interested in seeing what homes in your neighborhood are selling for?  Visit our website: www.HomeValuesInCincy.com for your very own real estate market update – It’s Automated and It’s Free!

Do you have questions about your property value that we can help answer.  Fill out the form below and we will get back to you as quickly as we can.

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    Selling A Home In West Chester & Mason Ohio In The Winter

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    Selling A Home In West Chester & Mason Ohio In The Winter

    Selling A Home In West Chester & Mason Ohio In The WinterSelling a home in the wintertime can provide some challenges.  Follow these steps in getting your West Chester, Liberty Township or Mason Ohio home sold and success will follow.

    Price Your Home Competively – Get a detailed, thorough home value analysis (cma) from a Realtor that specializes in your neighborhood or area to help you determine the correct list price.

    Professionally Stage Your Home – Having  your home professionally staged will give you the advantage you need in selling your home in the West Chester, Liberty Township or Mason Ohio real estate market.

    Allow Your Home To Be Shown – Seems obvious right??  Well it isn’t always obvious to all homeowners who want to sell their home.  You cannot handpick the times your home is shown.  When buyers call to see your home the answer needs to be yes.  Your home can’t sell if buyers can’t see it.

    Clean – (verb –  to make clean:  to rid of dirt, impurities, or extraneous matter) Your home needs to be spotless.  I don’t need to say much more here do I??

    Leave The Lights On – It’s dark and dreary alot this time of year.  Leave every light in your home turned on for showings.  Don’t forget the front porch light so the Realtor can see to get the lockbox open.

    Plan Ahead – It’s going to snow soon (or freezing rain or sleet, you get the idea).  Make arrangements to have the snow and ice cleared off of your driveway and sidewalks.  Also put a mat or rug inside your front door for Realtors and homebuyers to wipe off their shoes.

    Thinking of selling your West Chester, Liberty Township or Mason Ohio home?  Request a Market Value Analysis of your home here

    Other articles that you may find interesting:

    Preparing your home for sale – Part 1

    7 Steps To Get Your Expired Listing Sold

    For more information on selling a home in West Chester, Liberty Township, Mason Ohio fill in the form below and we will get back to you as quickly as we can!

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      West Chester, OH Real Estate: Why Use A Realtor?

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      A Realtor can be an invaluable tool when buying or selling real estate

      An often asked question is: Should I use a Realtor or not?  People often underestimate Realtors and their importance in a real estate transaction.  On both sides of a sale the right real estate professional can be an invaluable asset, helping to keep deals together and run more smoothly.

      For sellers Realtors are valuable in a number of ways.  Realtors know the local market and how to evaluate the price your home should be listed for sale at and also can provide an estimate of what it will sell for.  A real estate professional will advertise, market and expose your home to other real estate professionals as well as the community at large, not to mention the large customer base that they may already have.  A Realtor can help you prepare your home for sale in today’s real estate market.  Realtors are indispensable when it comes to negotiating contracts and inspection issues as well as making sure each step is carried out to the seller’s best interest.

      For buyers a real estate broker can be an incredibly helpful tool when looking for real estate.  The right Realtor knows his local West Chester, Beckett Ridge and Liberty Township, Ohio real estate market. He knows what is available and knows the community, its amenities and all that it has to offer.  The right Realtor will prepare a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) of the home an offer is being prepared on and will write a contract for the benefit of the buyer when the buyer has found this ideal property. The right Realtor can make recommendations on financing and will help the buyer follow through with each step until closing.

      In a nutshell, the right Realtor is incredibly helpful in diminishing the stresses involved with buying and/or selling real estate.  Contact an experienced Realtor in the area you are thinking of buying or selling property in today. Please let me know if I can assist you.

      Wondering what your home is worth in today’s real estate market?  Request a market analysis here!

       Check Out My Feature Homes For Sale In West Chester, Fairfield and Liberty Township, Ohio

      West Chester, Ohio Real Estate: New Listing In Beckett Ridge

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      My New Listing In Beckett Ridge…

      Beautiful Golf Course Luxury Home!

       

      7874 Woodglen Drive, West Chester, Ohio 45069

      West Chester, Ohio 45069

      Lakota Schools

      $409,900  – Four Bedrooms – Three Full Baths, Two Half Baths

      This is a beautiful two story home in West Chester, Ohio:

      • 3700+ Square Foot Beckett Ridge Home
      • Terrific Golf Course Luxury Home
      • Located On The 12th Fairway Of Beckett Ridge Country Club 
      • Open Foyer w/ Hardwood Floors
      • Bright, Open Great Room w/ Wood Burning Fireplace & Gas Starter
      • Large Kitchen Features Granite Counters, Island, Counter Bar, Breakfast Nook & Planning Desk
      • Formal Living Room & Dining Rooms
      • First Floor Study w/ French Doors 
      • Large Cathedral Master Suite Features A Luxury Bath, Walk-In Closet
      • Finished Lower Level Rec Room
      • Three Car Garage
      • Close To Schools, Shopping, Dining & Expressways!

      Check Out My Feature Homes For Sale In West Chester and Liberty Township, Ohio

      It’s A Great Time To Buy A Home In West Chester And Liberty Township, Ohio

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      It really is a great time to buy a home.  Why??

      Here are 6 reasons why now is the time to buy a new home in our area:

      1.)  There is a great inventory of homes for sale right now – the selection is fantastic.  There are many great opportunities.  You can search homes for sale on my website:  Search homes for sale in West Chester and Liberty Township.

      2.)  Interest rates are terrific right now.  As of today (10/23/08) a thirty year fixed rate mortgage is 5.80% with no points.   How low is this?  Consider that 18 months ago the rate was 6.49% with no points.  Keep in mind though, rates will not stay this low forever.

      3.)  Owning a home is one of the best ways to build wealth.  When you are buying a home you are building equity and adding to your assets.

      4.)  Tax breaks.  Owning a home provides great tax benefits including deductible items such as mortgage interest (both on your first and second), PMI or private mortgage insurance, and real estate property taxes.  Be sure to check with your tax professional.

      5.)  If you are a first time home buyer you can take advantage of the first time homebuyer tax credit.  You can read more regarding this terrific opportunity in this recent post on my blog.  First time home buyer credit for West Chester and Liberty Township homebuyers

      6.)  You can’t time the market.  You will never know when home prices have hit bottom until sales and prices have begun to increase. Buying a home now ensures a good price and good rate AND a piece of the market before our next major upturn. It is a buyer’s market now.

      Are you a first time home buyer looking for more information on buying a home?  I am happy to help!

      Are you a current homeowner thinking of moving up to a larger or newer home?  Email me for more information on our Guaranteed Sale Program.

      Check Out My Feature Homes For Sale!

      7570 Tylers Valley Drive West Chester Ohio 45069, Tylers Reserve Subdivision

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      My Newest Listing…

      7570 Tylers Valley Drive, West Chester, Ohio

      West Chester, Ohio 45069

      Lakota Schools

      $399,900  – Four Bedrooms – Two Full Baths, One Half Bath

      This is a beautiful, move in ready home in West Chester:

      • Terrific Tree-Lined Rear Yard
      • Two Story Foyer
      • Formal Dining Room w/ Recessed Ceiling, Crown Molding & Chair Rail 
      • Gourmet Kitchen Features Quartz Counters, Large Island w/ Counter Bar & Hardwood Floors
      • Two Story Great Room w/ Wall Of Windows And Custom Gas Fireplace
      • First Floor Study w/ French Doors
      • Large Master Suite w/ Adjoining Luxury Bath Featuring A Whirlpool Tub, Oversized Shower & Walk-In Closet
      • Large Deck Overlooks The Tree-Lined Rear Yard
      • Walkout Lower Level
      • Pool Community 
      • Close To Schools, Shopping, Dining & Expressways!

      Check Out My Feature Homes For Sale In West Chester and Liberty Township, Ohio