One of our biggest local events is taking place this weekend — The Flying Pig Marathon. Whether you’re participating in the full marathon, half marathon, relay, or just a spectator, it’s an amazing weekend for the city! This year the race is being sponsored “powered by P&G.” There will also be a special guest: Ali Vincent, the first female winner of NBC’s Biggest Loser, will be walking the half marathon with other participants. Other special racers include a group of recovering addicts from the City Gospel Mission — these individuals are building confidence and improving... [more...]

Beginning May 1, 2009, the Commonwealth of Kentucky is helping stimulate their real estate economy by offering $4500 for down payment and closing costs. This is radically different than the federal $8000 tax credit for first time buyers. Of course, the $4500 comes with some stipulations, requiring buyers to obtain a KHC first mortgage through a KHC-approved lender, be a first-time home buyer, meet KHC income and purchase price guidelines, and have a 620 minimum credit score. And this is not free money, but a loan: The First Home Advantage Program offers a 10-year loan that defers payment with... [more...]

A local company has really taken off — it’s called Cincinnati Sports Leagues (or CSL), and they run adult co-ed events that everyone is talking about. The Business Courier recently profiled the company, saying CSL plays an ‘undeniable role in retaining corporate Cincinnati’s dream demographic. “Anytime you can help people connect interpersonally in a city, they can’t help but feel connected to your community due to those personal connections,” said company founder Brian Polark. “Take two people, for instance: one gets up, goes to work, leaves work, works out, heads home for... [more...]

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In honor of Earth Day, April 22, we’re going to take a tour through the HGTV Green Home! Not only is this home beautiful, it’s earth friendly. And you could even have a one-in-a-million chance of winning it! This model of a home is located in the town of Tradition in Port St. Lucie, Florida (near West Palm Beach). The location was selected because of it’s walkable atmosphere — almost everything in the town is accessible by foot, offering a very sustainable lifestyle. The house planner, Jack Thomasson, who selected the site said, “I wanted to find a place where we could send a sort... [more...]

The ‘Making Home Affordable’ plan rolled out this week. It’s all a part of the new home plans put in place by the Obama administration. It’s designed to allow struggling homeowners who are “underwater” on their loans to refinance at a more affordable rate. There are a few key points: Not every mortgage is eligible for refinance — you have to check first You can be up to 5% underwater on your home and still qualify If you don’t pay PMI today, you won’t pay PMI post-refinance This plan doesn’t penalize applicants for depressed home values, which many homeowners are... [more...]

We’ve got a great collection of expert quotes for you. Sharon Natarus shared a slide-show with me that I thought was a good ‘pep-talk’ for buyers and sellers. We’ve pulled a few highlights from the show, and also provided the quotes to read. I hope you find it helpful! CBS Early Show CBS Early Show money maven Ray Martin weighed-in on the Saturday Edition about whether buying is indeed the way to go now. Question: Is this a good time to Invest in Real Estate Answer: “Yes, it is, and for a number of reasons. For one thing, housing prices are declining just about nationwide.... [more...]

Taking Advantage of the “EQUITY GAP” in today’s 2009 Buyers Market! Setting the Expectation of Selling and Buying Whether you are a seller or a buyer, there are some obvious benefits to moving ahead with your long term Real Estate goals TODAY in 2009! The market has NEVER been so ripe for a great purchase as it is today. With an oversupply of homes to choose from, near record low rates on mortgages, and some amazing tax incentives, there is no question now is the time to buy. I’ve been meeting with sellers in recent weeks who are considering entering their homes for sale... [more...]

There are some things you should never cut corners on… no matter what the situation. And your home insurance is one of those things! I had a chat with my State Farm Insurance representative, Greg Meinberg. He’s fantastic and insures several of my clients. I like State Farm insurance very much. It’s not that you can’t get insurance from other providers, but State Farm has an amazing reputation and many loyal clients. It is different from many other companies — you may understand this, but not realize why. Read More →

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