Jon's Blog

I remember all to well what it was like.  One thing to remember is start with one thing and stay on it.  Don't be like me and start one thing and your A.D.D. kicks in and you're like, "oh yeah, I need to fix that," "oops... after I fix that other thing," and oh look over there I need to address t...

Hey, let's be honest here.  If I were to sell my own home today it would take me a month of solid work to get the place ready.  Especially with my schedule and I know I'm not unique.  Well... at least I keep telling myself that.  Removing Clutter, Though You May Not Think of it as Clutter This is...

According the the National Association of Realtors many of you are planning just that this summer, and with all the negative talk about the market you're probably concerned.  Here are some ideas to help set your mind at ease. When conversing with real estate agents, you will often find that when ...

Does name branding matter? Well let's consider the last time you were out of town, perhaps striking up conversation with someone on a plane and the topic of conversation gets to relocation. Not only is our relocation department tops but when local real estate companies without name branding are n...

Miamisburg has seen some changes in the market this year.  Here are the long anticipated numbers for May 28, 2008. Breaking it down it looks like this. Sold Selling Price Range  Quantity      Average DOM   $19,999 or under 1 71   $30,000 thru $39,999 1 48   $40,000 thru $49,999 4 81   $50,000 thr...

HONEY STOP THE CAR! Situated on over 1.5 acres there's something for HER and something for HIM! For her? The kitchen to die for! For him? Three car attached AND three car detached and what a garage/workspace it is! This 2800 + square foot tri-level has all the amenities including cathedral ceilin...

"I've boosted it's ego!"  Muahaha! "I've told it that it's invincible!"   Haa haa ha!   "I told it that entire markets have been named after it!"  Yesss!   "I've told it that it can virtually have anything it wants!"  It calls the shots!  "It's ALIVE!" "It's a mis-informed buyer!" But something h...

Dominate. I like that word, especially when it comes to out selling your competitors. We dominate Springboro.  We - being Coldwell Banker Heritage Realtors.  According to the Dayton Area Board of Realtors so far, this year, Coldwell Banker Heritage Realtorshas sold a total volume of over $20,000,...

Well it's time for another update.  The market is down from this time last year. Yes - here in Springboro the market is down overall from this time last year.  Here's the how and why of it by the numbers.  So far in 2008, $37,545,327.00 in Real Estate has changed hands in Springboro with a whoppi...

Why Coldwell Banker Heritage Realtors?   The number one brokerage in the Dayton Market for nearly 30 years has been Heritage Realtors and for much of that time Coldwell Banker Heritage Realtors.  I'm often asked why I chose to work for Coldwell Banker over the other brokerages in the Dayton area ...