West Chester & Liberty Township OH Real Estate: Tuesday Open House

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What is Tuesday Open House??  Well, it’s clearly not an “open house”.  It is my way of throwing the doors open on the RealEstate-Ink.com blog and offering up a few quick articles and facts on real estate for the West Chester, Liberty Township, Beckett Ridge, Mason and Fairfield Township, Ohio areas.  It is not intended to be all about homes for sale, but it will be about that some of the time…

For all of you fine dining fans out there, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer, the former Mesh restaurant located in West Chester, Ohio at Union Centre which closed Feb. 13, will be transformed into an “elegant, casual” Stone Creek Dining Company restaurant in the next couple of months.  You can get the full story on this West Chester Ohio restaurant here.

From my March Real Estate Newsletter:

HomeBuyers: Why Green Is Worth It.  For new and existing home buyers alike, the options to “green up” homes abound.  Green upgrades on homes offer two-fold benefits. They contribute to a healthier environment, both now and in the future, and they can save homeowners big when it comes to energy costs.

How much impact does a green home have on the environment, you ask? The government reports that Energy Star qualified homes built in 2009 are the equivalent of… You can read the entire article on green homes and other real estate market info in this months newsletter here.

Realtor.com update:  The Lowry Team’s homes listed for sale are now upgraded and enhanced with more photos and text than ever before.  Check out these West Chester, Liberty Township, Beckett Ridge, Mason and Fairfield Township, Ohio homes for sale here.

Thinking of buying a home in West Chester, Beckett Ridge or Liberty Township, Fairfield Township, Monroe or Mason Ohio?

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

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New Listing On LowryTeam.com: 7209 Woodberry Dr. Fairfield Township, OH

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New Listing On LowryTeam.com…

7209 Woodberry Dr. Fairfield Township, OH 45011

Fairfield Township, Ohio 45011

Fairfield Schools

$317,500  – Four Bedrooms – Three Full & One Half Baths

This Is A Terrific Two Story Home In Woodberry Subdivision:

  • Better Than New – Just Move Right In!
  • Warm, Inviting Two Story Family Room w/ Gas Fireplace
  • Gourmet Kitchen Features Quartz Counters, Island & Upgraded Cabinets
  • 1st Floor Study
  • Formal Dining Room 
  • Cathedral Master Bedroom w/ Adjoining Garden Bath
  • All Bedrooms Are Spacious In Size
  • Terrific Finished Lower Level w/ Full Bath
  • Wooded, Flat Fenced Rear Yard
  • Large Deck – Perfect For Entertaining
  • Close To Schools, Shopping & Expressways

Thinking of buying a home in West Chester, Beckett Ridge or Liberty Township, Fairfield Township, Monroe or Mason Ohio?

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

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West Chester OH Real Estate: Now Is The Time For First Time Home Buyers

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For first time home buyers now is the time to act.  With the government offering an $8000 tax credit on homes purchased by April 30th, 2010 and with the historically low interest rates available today, this is an opportunity not to be missed! 

First of all there is the tax credit.  It goes like this, buy a home by April 30th, file your tax return and get cash back from the government.  This is a true credit and not just a nice deduction.  Of course there are some limitations based on your income level, etc.  You should definitely consult a tax professional regarding your own personal situation.

Second, we have the low interest rates.  As of today they are hovering around 5.00% for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage.  These are terrific rates that will not last!  Why won’t they last?  Because the government’s intervention in the mortgage markets which forced rates to drop dramatically is slated to end on March 30th, 2010.  When this stops, rates go up.  Some experts predict that rates will be over 6.00% by year’s end.  Don’t miss out!

In addition to both of these great factors, home prices and selection are also terrific.  With housing prices having fallen and the available supply of homes for sale still very, very good, this would be a great time to buy even without the tax credit and low interest rates.

So we have:

$8000.  tax credit + low interest rates + low home prices + great selection of homes = FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY!

Get more information on buying your first home by visiting my website .  Available there, are three e-Books packed with information on buying your first home and they are completely free and there is no obligation.

Thinking of buying a home in West Chester, Beckett Ridge or Liberty Township, Fairfield Township, Monroe or Mason Ohio?

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West Chester OH Real Estate: New Listing 7983 Seabury Court

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New Listing On LowryTeam.com…

7983 Seabury Court, West Chester, Ohio 45069

West Chester, Ohio 45069

Lakota Schools

$219,900  – Four Bedrooms – Two Full & One Half Baths

This Is A Terrific Two Story Home In Villages Of Providence Subdivision:

  • Perfect For The First Time Homebuyer!
  • Warm, Inviting Family Room w/ Hardwood Floors & Gas Fireplace
  • Rear Staircase – Newer Carpet
  • Bright, Open Kitchen Includes Smooth Top Range & Microwave
  • Formal Dining Room 
  • Master Bedroom w/ Adjoining Garden Bath
  • All Bedrooms Are Spacious In Size And Have Ceiling Fans
  • Second Floor Laundry
  • Large, Flat Fenced Rear Yard
  • Located On A Cul-de-Sac Street
  • Close To Schools, Shopping & Expressways

Thinking of buying a home in West Chester, Beckett Ridge or Liberty Township, Fairfield Township, Monroe or Mason Ohio?

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

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West Chester OH Real Estate: The Tax Credit is Also For Those Who Wish to Downsize

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The tax credit is not just for those buying a bigger home, it also works for those wanting to downsize

When the First Time Home Buyer Tax credit was extended and expanded most people thought the expansion was only for home owners who wanted to move up, those who wished to buy a bigger, more expensive home. In fact, the expansion simply includes those who have owned a primary residence and lived in it for at least five consecutive years out of the last eight years. If current home owners want to downsize they can use the tax credit toward their new home, regardless of whether it costs less or is smaller than the home that they are selling.

It is an anomaly that everyone assumes the tax credit is only for purchasing bigger and better. Many people, especially those whose children have grown and left the nest, want to downsize. After-all, who doesn’t want to make life simpler these days?

If you have been considering selling your home and moving into a smaller space, consider doing so before the tax credit expires. Place your new home under contract by April 30th and close by June 30th and you could have a few extra dollars in your pocket.

Learn more about both of the homebuyer tax credits here!

Thinking of buying a home in West Chester, Beckett Ridge or Liberty Township, Fairfield Township, Monroe or Mason Ohio?

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

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West Chester, OH Real Estate: Selling Your Home? Choose the Right Realtor

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Take time to choose the right broker when selling your home

When preparing to sell your home it is important to find a real estate professional that will best suit your needs.  A warm handshake and a friendly smile is all well and good but if you want to sell your home pick a Realtor that is experienced and knowledgeable, someone that will do the best job for you.  When selecting your real estate agent here are a few things to keep in mind:

Choose someone with experience.  In today’s market, experience  and the knowledge of what it takes to get the job done are more important than ever.

Get references from your potential Realtor and get in touch with them.  Find out what other people’s experience with a particular Realtor has been.

Have your Realtor do a detailed market analysis of your home.  A top selling real estate agent will be able to detail for you what has been selling and for what price.  They will be able to evaluate your home, it’s condition and your location, giving you a value for your home that will help sell it not deter people from looking at it.

What does your Realtor plan to do for you in terms of marketing?  Do they take a large number of interior and exterior photos of your home, do they post a virtual tour of it, do they distribute the listing to all of the major real estate websites on the internet?  Do they even have a website of their own or just a bio page on their company’s website?  And do they have a strategy for capturing incoming calls of the listing from potential buyers?

Do you need to sell your home as a short sale?  If you do, make sure to select someone with extensive training in this process, such as a Realtor with the CDPE designation.  This is a complicated process and you need someone that has the training and experience to help you navigate this process.

Your home may be your most valuable asset.  Do your legwork and choose the best Realtor for your home.  They should be a salesperson, they should have experience and they should know your market area very, very well.  If they can sell themselves to you perhaps they are halfway to selling your home for you as well.

Thinking of buying a home in West Chester, Beckett Ridge or Liberty Township, Fairfield Township, Monroe or Mason Ohio?

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

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