If you’re a real estate investor or simply have the flexibility to choose which neighborhood to buy a home or condo in, then you want to make sure you’re buying in a neighbourhood that’s not only desirable but also in an upwards trend. There are at least 52 neighborhoods in the greater Cincinnati Metro, below are some of the hottest areas:Over the RhineThe Over the Rhine neighborhood has come along enough that even locals do not recognize it anymore. You can find lots of young professionals on its vibrant streets. The local scene has attracted lots of guests over the years. Also, it is one of the best spots for food. For example, you can find Holtman's Donuts which have been voted as the best doughnut in the city. Since it was founded in 1960, the lines have grown so long that you might... 06/26/2018

Interested in a Greater Cincinnati new construction patio home but your schedule doesn't allow for a 5-7 month wait?  Fischer Homes may have the answer for you with a sizeable selection of move-in ready patio homes available immediately or within the next 90 days.  What you can expect is for Fischer Homes to have styled these Greater Cincinnati new construction patio homes to fit popular tastes.  Expect tasteful and mainstream with the patio home decor for these move-in ready offerings.Now what you can't do is change anything about them.  They're well-defined and being built those specs.  No changes.  Obviously you're not picking the lot or any other features.  And obviously Fischer Homes is wanting to sell these homes quickly, so don't expect them to stick around long.The majority of t... 04/07/2018

So you're thinking about building a new Cincinnati patio home?  And you'd like to know if you can get one built for under $300,000?The answer is both Yes AND No!  It's a great big "it depends".There are a fair number of places in the Greater Cincinnati area to build a new patio home, and some are way more affordable than others!Some areas have little to no patio home construction, or when they do, they come at a premium.  For instance builders in Blue Ash know they can get $500,000 and up for patio homes, and $400,000 and up for their attached condos.  Obviously Blue Ash comes with a premium!  You want Mason Ohio patio homes?  Pretty much the same deal.  Expect to open up your wallet to the tune of $450,000 minimum.Cross the Ohio River into Kentucky?  It's still more "it depends".  Some... 02/28/2018

Looking for low maintenance living in the Springfield Township Ohio area?  Drees Homes may have the answer for you with their Bridgecreek Townhome community!  Now townhomes can mean different things to different people, but for Drees it's typically an attached ranch condo with a finished basement.In this case you can build new starting at $207,000.  Not a bad price for this kind of condo!   Bridgecreek Townhomes's location is reasonably close to Ronald Reagan Highway, I-75 and I-275.  Located just off Compton Road isn't where you'd typically expect to find new construction, but here it is!Key facts about Bridgecreek Townhomes: 2 floorplans offered.  Both the Medford and Newkirk offer 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths and a 2 car garage.  Size is 1656 and 2002 sq ft for the two plans.  Prices sta... 02/23/2018

My business partner Greg Hancock has been revamping our website to show off some of Cincinnati’s most popular suburbs. We decided to make it even easier for home buyers to find and narrow their search of houses for sale in Cincinnati. Houses for sale in Cincinnati, Ohio Our territory includes real estate markets like Batavia in Clermont County up to Springboro in Warren County. Greg installed some handy price range links too. Just a click and you can see all the Cincinnati area houses for sale in that price range. Of course, you can narrow your house-hunt a lot further with the property search options.The price links of homes for sale in southern Ohio – Cincinnati area start with listings under $100,000. Then listings are grouped by $100,000 - $200,000, $200,000 - $300,000 etc. You can ... 09/29/2017

 Periodically we get contacted by someone looking for a rental.  Perhaps it's a patio home they're looking for, or maybe a condo or a regular home.  And we do have the capability to search for rentals on our Cincinnati MLS homes for sale search website.  Just used the Advanced Search function and change Residential to Lease/Rent and then put in your other key criteria.But here's the likely outcome of that search:You're not going to find much!Why?Because Cincinnati MLS is primarily about home selling and not home rentals.  It's just not the main business, so the end result is there won't be a lot of entries for rentals.Most sellers need to sell to buy their next home, so leases don't get them to their next place.And landlords, they're not too keen on paying for agents, so they're not too... 08/05/2017

Want to know more about Cincinnati patio homes?  And information about Cincinnati patio homes for sale?  We've done our best to provide you the answers!Depending on the type of information you want about Cincinnati patio homes we have two main websites for you to check out:1.  Want general news information about Cincinnati area patio homes?  Information like the latest the latest building of patio homes?  Or special promotions by builders? Then your best choice is our blog dedicated to Cincinnati patio homes:  WarrenCountyPatioHomes.com.  Don't let the "Warren County" part throw you, we cover from northern Kentucky into Cincinnati and then on through southern Dayton!2.  Are you looking for patio homes for sale?  Well for that there are TWO choices:  For a partial (but fairly extensive) ... 05/26/2017

You're thinking about building a brand new home and you pull into a new development and walk into the model home. (of course you're visiting AFTER you let your buyer's agent know, right??)It's stunning isn't it?  It's just got EVERYTHING!!That kitchen??  Just beautiful, fancy cabinets, counters, farm sink, that island in the middle and those high end appliances?Wainscotting and plenty of carpentry flair!  Hardwood floors in the latest style.Wow, those lighting fixtures!!Painting in the latest fashionable palette and just how much did they pay the decorator to put this place together?And that master bath with the HUGE custom tile walk-in shower and let me count all those shower heads??And that man cave downstairs with the media center?  You might NEVER leave the basement again!  Seriousl... 01/12/2017

This weekend it's time for the 22nd annual Freestore Foodback Rubber Duck Regatta!  A fun part of Cincinnati's annual Riverfest celebration during Labor Day weekend, Sunday September 4th, 2016 tens of thousands of ducks will go into the Ohio River!    You just can't help but love this event and what it's about!  ALL the money raised sponsoring ducks goes to stocking the Freestore Foodbank with food, and what they do is phenomenal.  Did you know for $25 worth of ducks they can provide food for a family of four for a WEEK??!!!!The Annual Rubber Duck Regatta is the major fundraiser for Freestore Foodbank and here's a chance to make a difference and prevent hunger for so many in the greater Cincinnati area.   Freestore Foodbank is Cincinnati's primary foodbank and serves 20 counties across ... 08/29/2016

Cincinnati OH Homes for Sale or LeaseJust had a lovely vacation in Gatlinburg Tennessee, was great to unplug, but while I was out numerous requests came in regarding available Cincinnati Ohio homes for sale and for lease.If you happen to be looking into Cincinnati housing to buy or lease, we’ve got you covered. My business partner Greg Hancock has built a super easy-to-use real estate site that’s powered by the Cincinnati MLS and properties are updated every few minutes including those for lease.To get the most out of the site, read this short post in its entirety.Popular Cincinnati Area Housing Markets and Properties.First, you can check out our popular communities page, there are thousands of properties available in Cincinnati and thousands more in the other hot markets listed here an... 08/14/2016

Junk King Recycling Center Opens in Cincinnati     The Junk King Recycling Center has just opened in Cincinnati, OH, and welcomes anyone who has anything that they need recycled.The Junk King Recycling Center is a versatile recycling plant that can handle just about anything that needs recycled - from furniture and televisions to hot tubs, mattresses, refrigerators and other home appliances, tools, water softeners, general household waste, toys, clothing, paper, and even more complex construction waste.Aimed at both homeowners looking to recycle small items or get rid of a large amount of 'junk' as a part of a clear-out, and businesses that have broader needs, Junk King is proud to help anyone and everyone that is looking to recycle goods. The company will accept waste on a drop-of basi... 06/28/2016

The history of Cincinnati patio homes isn't really that old.  For the most part, the idea of this particular low maintenance lifestyle home is less than 20 years old.  There are ranch condos and some landominiums that are older, but it's only in recent years that more and more builders have caught on to the appeal of these communities in the Cincinnati area.There are currently plenty of builders offering new construction Cincinnati patio homes, from the large regional builders down to the much smaller custom builders.You want plain, it can be done.You want bells and whistles galore, that can be built too!You want below $200,000?  Well that ALMOST can't be done, but there is this ONE PLACE that can do it that we know of (and you wont' find the specifics on our websites)!But there are thi... 05/20/2016

Jeff Williamson has been a licensed Realtor in the Cincinnati, Ohio market since 2006. Since 2006, Jeff has been involved in over 125 real estate transactions in the Cincinnati market totaling over $11M in total sales. Attended Miami University in Oxford, Ohio majoring in Finance and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business degree. Skilled in the evaluation and analysis of investment assets, particularly real estate assets to interpret information for use in creating value solution negotiating and selling. Jeff gained much of his real estate experience working as an investment wholesaler where he sought, analyzed and contracted real estate investment agreements for investor clients and funded hard money loans for real estate investment purchases. Jeff is a military veteran. Havi... 02/11/2016

Keller Williams Advisors Realty is looking to hire talented individials who want to build and grow a real estate business. Learn more about becoming a Keller Williams Agent by clicking here.If you're like many people who are ready to break free from the chains of Corporate America and build your own dream a career in real estate could be the right fit for you. Keller Williams Realty is the #1 Training company in the world ranked by Training Magazine in February 2015. KW is a learning based education, coaching, and tech company that just happens to be in the business of real estate. If you're looking for a career where you can build and grow your client base and have an UNLIMITED INCOME, you've come to the right place. Whether you're a seasoned real estate professional or just starting o... 07/23/2015

Memorial Day Weekend Events:  Taste of Cincinnati May 23 - 25 2015It's just a handful of days until Cincinnati's big enchilada of food events for Memorial Day Weekend:  Taste of Cincinnati!! Taste of Cincinnati is THE longest running culinary arts festival in the country.  Starting as a 1 day event in 1979, Taste has expanded to 3 days and over 500,000 visitors!  With over 45 restaurants featuring hundreds of dishes and lots of live entertainment acts performing on multiple stages, you're going to have PLENTY of food and entertainment!  And there will be other activities mixed in while you wait to have room for one more forkful of great food!   Each Taste of Cincinnati restaurant serves a selection of food, with cost typically $3 to $6 per serving, so bring LOTS of ones and fives.  Clic... 05/18/2015

In Memoriam:  Laraine Shape "Home Not Selling Try SELLABREX . . ." This post is about the passing of the Cincinnati Real Estate Lady, Laraine Shape whom I met right here on ActiveRain.  Fellow AR colleague, Bill Spears, let me know. For the old timers, you may recall Laraine's alter-ego 'Ralph" -- Ralph The Real Estate Dog I met her, by way of Ralph, and found Laraine's humor and writing style to be unique and refreshing.  In getting to know her, she was the type of person not afraid or intimidated to speak out.  She did not like the psychiatric profession.  Not one bit.  Her blog Psych-Times.com is a parody site and it's brilliant.  She wasn't afraid to voice her disdain AND sell real estate AND bake.   How many of us are hesitant to voice an opinion?  Not only voice an opinion but put... 02/27/2015

Where To See Cincinnati Christmas Lights 2014 :  Cincinnati Zoo PNC Festival of LightsThrough January 3rd 2015 you can see hundreds of thousands of LED lights (if they can keep the squirrels from eating them!), blinking, flashing and entertaining every night (except Christmas Eve Christmas Day).  Seriously, TWO MILLION Christmas lights is a LOT of lights!  And they mix in plenty of other activities and some heated areas so you can thaw out!  And of course with it being cooler, some of the animals that might not be so active during the summer are feeling good with the cooler weather!   Open 5-9 p.m. each night Sundays-Thursdays and until 10 p.m. on Fridays & Saturdays.  And you can expect plenty of company, with 250,000 visitors expected during the PNC Festival of Lights! Other featured ... 12/14/2014

100 Cincinnati Patio Homes For Sale, Is One Your Next Home?  Give or take a few, 100 is about how many patio homes are for sale in the Cincinnati area.  We can add some more new construction to increase that number, and if you don't mind being attached, there are more ranch condos that just might fit the bill for a low maintenance lifestyle! The one thing that is common for them is they'll reduce the demands on your time!    Beyond that, there is some variety on what is offered: MOST include taking care of the winter snows All mow your grass and take care of the leaves MOST do some basic landscaping, and some are more extensive (mulching, fertilizing, etc.). Some include taking care of the exterior of the home, but most don't. HOA fees vary from about $75/month into $300+/month. Ameniti... 11/20/2014

Keller Williams Advisors Realty - Assistant Team Leader   I couldn't be more excited to announce my position as the new Assistant Team Leader at Keller Williams Advisors Realty in Cincinnati. Team Leader Jamie Hurtubise and I have already begun preparing a training calendar for 2015 complete with scheduled training to help agents of any level grow their business.  As the ATL, my #1 priority will be the needs of the agent with regard to meeting their goals as a real estate professional. Whether an agent is brand new to real estate or is a veteran with a large team, my job is to provide the tools and resourses to those who want and need to grow a real estate sales business.  Keller Williams Advisors realty has recently announced Kourtney Reyes as Agent Services Coordinator and Terri Frey ... 11/17/2014

Cincinnati Chicken Dance Time! Oktoberfest Zinzinnati September 19-21 2014 Your local RE/MAX team Liz & Bill Spear with another "mark your calendar" event!  It's just around the corner, the 2nd largest Oktoberfest in the world!!  100's of thousands of locals and visitors will head to the blocks around Cincinnati's Fountain Square for three days of party!   And a couple of local celebs Nick & Drew Lachey will be leading this year's Chicken Dance!  Oktoberfest will be featuring Beer, Brats, Beer, Metts, Beer, Creampuffs, Beer, Black Forest Cake, Beer, Potato Pancakes, Beer, Sauerkraut and Beer!Okay, so really there's a LOT more to Oktoberfest than just the BEER! (although there is typically  more than 1,300 BARRELS of beer consumed at this Oktoberfest!).  There's actually quite a bit of ... 09/13/2014