Should You Use 401k Money for a Down Payment? Did you know that you can borrow from yourself if you have a 401k plan? Getting a 401k loan is one way to get additional money toward a down payment.  It’s a lump sum of money that is already yours — not the banks! It’s understandable […]

Understanding the Flow of the Market — Successful Tactics for Buyers and Sellers Buying or selling in Greater Cincinnati requires an understanding of not only the seasonal shifts in market activity but also the weekly flow of the market. This ebb and flow are not quite so simple to describe. So let’s take a look […]

Did an interest rate catch your attention the last time you were looking online?  Maybe you’ve been thinking about buying a home, buying an investment property, refinancing, or getting a line of credit, However, it’s very rare that the interest rate you see online will be the one you get from a lender. There are […]

As a homeowner, it’s fun to enjoy all the great things about your home—place to relax, entertain, or spend quality time with family. But what about when something goes wrong? Do you know what needs to be done in case of an emergency or other urgent situation in your home? Here are 5 musts that […]

Get Going on Your Home Maintenance Shoulda, woulda, coulda. Don’t make that your mantra when it comes to your home’s maintenance! Preventative maintenance is worth your time and money NOW to avoid costly home disasters later. You don’t want to be the one saying, “I should’ve caulked those windows for a few bucks a tube,” […]

Get it Right: How to Right Size into Your Next Home — My 5-part series is a “how-to” guide for moving to your next home with as little stress as possible.  Whether it’s your first time moving or you’ve done it before, this series is a great resource. This time around, you’ve got more to […]

Successful Strategies for You to “Sell First Then Buy” Get it Right: How to Right Size into Your Next Home My 5-part series is a “how-to” guide for right sizing to your next home with as little stress as possible.  Whether it’s your first time moving  or you’ve done it before, this series is a […]

The Big Question:  How Do You Buy and Sell at the Same Time? Get it Right: How to Right Size into Your Next Home Series My 5-part series is a “how-to” guide for right-sizing to your next home with as little stress as possible.   Whether it’s your first time moving or you’ve done it before, […]

What ‘Right-Size’ Buyers Need to Ask Themselves FIRST Before You Think About Going Anywhere Get it Right: How to Right Size into Your Next Home– My 5-part series is a “how-to” guide for right sizing to your next home with as little stress as possible.  Whether it’s your first time moving  or you’ve done it […]

Get it Right: How to Right Size into Your Next Home Series We all love our home but eventually there comes a point when it’s time to move on.  Life changes and so do our needs and wants in a home. When you are ready for a new home but also have one to sell […]