Have you heard of the 3/50 Project? Well, like a lot of small, grass-roots projects you maybe have not — yet. But an idea like this could really take off! Started by Cinda Baxter, The 3/50 Project hopes to save  Read More →

We’ve found a great video for you if you still need some help figuring out the $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit. The National Association of Home Builders has posted a Q&A that answers some of those burning questions. For instance, what happens if you are a first-time home buyer and your spouse is not? Both of you must be first-time home buyers (or not owned a property in three years) to qualify. What type of housing can you use this credit for? Any kind, including single family homes, townhouses, condos and both new and existing structures. Tax Credit Explained by NAHB  Read More →

Apartments.com and CBcampus.com (a division of CareerBuilder.com) has released its second annual list of best places for college grads to relocate. Cincinnati ranks fourth. The “Top 10 Best Cities for Recent College Graduates” research was based on the ranking of the top U.S. cities with the highest concentration of young adults (age 20 – 24) from the U.S. Census Bureau (2006), inventory of jobs requiring less than one year of experience from CBcampus.com (2009) and the average cost of rent for a one bedroom apartment from Apartments.com (2009). CBcampus.com currently lists almost... [more...]

The air you breathe is important! As we do our spring cleaning and enter into another humid Cincinnati summer, let’s go over some ways you can improve the air quality in your home. You may not know some of the things that can harm your lungs and decrease the comfort level in your own home. Don’t smoke. It’s one of the worst things you can do for the air quality in your home. Make sure you change the filter in your furnace/air conditioner every three months. Spring for the higher-quality filters to keep out as many pollutants and allergens as possible. Vacuum your carpet regularly, as lots... [more...]

The housing market correction seems to be continuing in the Hamilton County area.  The first quarter of 2009 has revealed nothing surprising, in that sales and prices are down compared to 2008”s first quarter.  On the positive side, houses in Hamilton County are taking 12% less time to sell, surely a benefactor of the large number of first time home buyers out there tempted by the lower home prices, and the encouragement of things like low rates, seller-funded point reductions, Federal $8000 first-time homebuyer credit and the Kentuckey Homebuyer Stimulus. Hamilton County 1st Quarter 2008... [more...]

Cincy’s Bacchanalian Society “ensures that the finer things in life are enjoyed without pretense and always in the company of good friends.” Named for Bacchus, the Roman deity of wine and merriment, this group for young professionals embraces not only the power of wine but its social benefits. But it’s not just a group for sipping and socializing. The Society helps charities organize and conduct wine tastings every quarter. So, with only four events a year, each one is a big event. The Bacchanalian Society is a volunteer-driven nonprofit organization that is led by a dedicated team of... [more...]

While our celebration of Mother Earth is still fresh and our Cincinnati weather is improving, let’s head outdoors! There are some “green” things you can do in your yard and garden that can make a huge difference to your wallet and to Mother Earth. Composting: Composting is a great way to reduce waste and help your garden. And it’s quite easy. You can collect food waste such as fruit and vegetable peels, grain products, coffee grounds and filters and even some paper products like food-soiled napkins. Thanks to modern technology, you no longer have to keep compost in a pile in your yard.... [more...]

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