Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Super Open House Weekend!

If you are thinking of buying a home, take this opportunity on Saturday & Sunday to see a wide array of homes for sale!

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

5 "hip" ideas for do-it-yourself home staging

Looking for some quick home staging ideas that don't cost a lot? Here are five inexpensive "Hip Tipz" from stager Charlene Storozuk that will help you show off a home with painting techniques and found objects.

1. Paint bedroom furniture antique white and the walls a darker tint. Add crystal hardware such as a chandelier or light fixtures for added elegance and to create a French-inspired bedroom.

2. Frame a favorite tea towel for display in the kitchen.

3. Make the rooms off the hallway appear larger by painting them a lighter shade than the hallway itself.

4. Vintage door panels make an interesting headboard when painted.

5. Make a sloped ceiling appear taller by installing a shelf underneath at height of lowest point of slope

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Cincinnati's 2009 3rd Qrt Housing Report

Provided by the National Association of Realtors:

Every housing market is unique. These Local Market Reports (LMRs) — which reflect data available through 3rd Quarter 2009 — provide insights into the fundamentals and direction of the nation's largest metropolitan housing markets. Each downloadable report evaluates a number of factors affecting home prices, including:


•• The health of the local job market

•• Foreclosure rates

•• Housing inventory

•• Debt-to-income and mortgage-servicing-costs-to-income ratios
Cincinnati 2009 3rd Qrt. Housiing Report