So every year we sit down and make a list of resolutions: changes we want to want, things we want to accomplish, places we want to go...okay, you get the picture. So this year as I sat down to make my list I thought long and hard about what I wanted, and what would be beneficial to our client's, friends and family in regards to the real estate market.
So we decided to start first with this blog. We are going to expand what we post about on this blog to include not only real estate...but also things that are important to our team. For example, Sue is quite the traveler. Sue has many travel tips and also favorite destinations she can recommend And Brian, well he is an amazing chef. Brian has won many awards for recipes he has created and he would like to share those with you. And me, well I am an AVID couponer and work with our coupon ministry at www.ClipShopShare.com. Last year we donated almost $30,000 in items purchased for less than $300 out of our pockets.
I encourage you to visit the blog and comment back. Let us know what you think and what you found helpful.
Oh to be back in high school! This year marks 15 years since I graduated from Tippecanoe High School and 22 years since my brother (and business partner) Brian Amlin graduated from Tippecanoe High School. Not sure on the math...but I believe our Boss (and mother) Sue Amlin graduated from her high school in Georgia 43 years ago! Wow!
Nevertheless, it's that wonderful time of year...Homecoming 2010! This year Tippecanoe High School's theme is "The Sweetest Dance Ever" and it seems they might be using "Candy Land" as a model for decorations. And based on the schedule many of the traditional events and activities will be happening including Spirit Days, Powder Puff, Bonfire, Parade, Crowning the King & Queen and of course the Dance.
Here is schedule below so you know when what is going on. And as always, we wish the students of THS much fun...and please be safe!
Spirit Days
Monday - Operation Homecoming (Dress in anything medical)
Tuesday - Sweetest Games Ever (Dress like any video game character)
Wednesday - Getting Clued In (Dress like your favorite clue character)
Thursday - Class Colors - Powder Puff
Friday - Tipp Spirit! - Dress in your spirit wear!
Powder Puff
When: Thursday, Oct. 7 from 7-9 PM
Where: Football Field
Tickets are $2 at the gate
Bonfire- Sponsored by Parents Who Care; immediately following Powder Puff at the Middle School parking lot.
Parade - Friday, Oct. 8: Leaves from Tipp Central at 6:30 PM and culminates with the pregame
activities including the King and Queen crowning.
Dance Decorations Walk Through - Dance decorations open to the public 11:30 to 1:30
Dance - Saturday Oct. 9 from 7:30-11 PM
Tickets will be on sale during lunches and at the door. Tickets are $8 per ticket.
Dayton Area Home Sales for August 2010 - as reported by the Dayton Area Board of Realtors Single-family transactions reported to the Dayton Area Board of REALTORS®' MLS reached 852 in August, an increase of 75 units (9.6%) more than July's total. However, in a year-over-year comparison, this figure showed a decline for the second month in a row. August totals in 2009 showed 1,011 completed sales, 159 (15.7%) more than this year's total. Still, this was an improvement over the 25.8% year-over-year decline comparing July 2010 with the previous July. Sales volume generated from August's activity reached over $ 109.7 million and the average sale price was $128,824, slightly higher than this year's July average and nearly identical to last August's average of $129,214. The median sale price for August was $109,900, a 4.4% decline compared to $115,000 last August. Year-to-date, Dayton remains ahead of 2009's sales activity with 7,149 transactions thru August, compared to 6,920 last year. Single-family sales volume through eight months this year has reached over $895.5 million, a 6% increase over last year's $845 million though the same time period. Year-to-date average sale price stands at $125,271 per unit, 2.6% higher than last year's $122,118 at the same time. The median is still up 5.3%, $108,500 this year compared to $103,000 in 2009. Single-family listings entered into the MLS in August totaled 2,159, an 11% increase compared to last year's August figure of 1,944. Listings entered throughout the January-August period now total 16,973, 8% more than through August 2009 during which time 15,719 entries were posted. The overall available inventory of single-family homes in the MLS stands at 9,125 listings and the current supply based on August's pace of sales stands at 10.7 months. This is down from the 11.8-months supply which was in place at the end of July. Last year at the same time 8,744 listings were available with only an 8.6-month's supply.
AUGUST 2010 - MLS SINGLE-FAMILY SALES SUMMARY
2010
2009
% Change
Single-Family Listings
2159
1944
11.06%
Solds
852
1011
-15.73%
Total List Price
$115,384,017
$137,093,285
-15.84%
Total Sale Price
$109,758,433
$130,635,776
-15.98%
% Sale/List Price
95.12%
95.29
-0.17%
Median Sales Price
$109,900
$115,000
-4.43%
Average Sales Price
$128,824
$129,214
-0.30%
Statistics compiled by John Junker, MLS Data Specialist
Reduced by 15,000! Don't miss this opportunity...located at 1117 Arborvitae Court, Troy, Ohio and is now priced at $159,900.
Well Maintained brick ranch. Open floor plan featuring a Great Room with cathedral ceiling and gas fireplace. Large kitchen with an attached breakfast area, and there is even a pantry. Desirable split bedroom floor plan. Your master suite features a walk in closet, and private bath. The Master Suite window overlooks the professional care for lawn. Upgrades include: Bathrooms, Lead glass front door, ceiling fans, and more. Professionally painted June 2010. Separate dining room can accommodate large gatherings.
Beautiful deck that faces the east, and makes this deck perfect relaxing out of the evening sun. This yard has many mature trees and lots of perennial flowers. This home comes with a seller paid home warranty. All this home needs is YOU!
Troy, Ohio's motto is "Where civic pride is community-wide" and that is evident in the excellent schools, state of the art health care system, community parks, recreational facilities, housing, well-kept neighborhoods and in the great retail and dining choices.
For more information or to view photos of these properties, please visit AmlinAdvantage.com. To learn more about Troy, Ohio and all that it has to offer, contact The Amlin Advantage here or at contact@AmlinAdvantage.com 937-667-1950.
As many of you know, I am an avaid couponer. And in today's ecomnomy, Food Banks are needing more and more assistance. Last year a friend and I were brainstorming on how we coudl take our passion for coupons "to the next level." and so ClipShopShare was created.
Now in just 6 short months time, ClipShopShare has donated over $10,000 of groceries, toiletries, paper goods, school supplies and more.
ClipShopShare is a volunteer group of a few local professionals that donate their time to use coupons and sales to stock local food pantries, shelters, etc. With the use of weekly drug store & grocery store sales and the pairing of these with coupons ClipShopShare has now donated over $10,000 of items for less than $200 out-of-pocket. ClipShopShare's Leadership Team includes Kim & John Wilder of Brookville, Carli Amlin Dean from Tipp City, Chris Long of Troy and Kim Brumbaugh from Pleasant Hill.
In addition to helping their neighbors in need, ClipShopShare also offer a once-a-month FREE Coupon Coaching Session. They teach how to use coupons to reduce your weekly grocery budget while also learning how to conservatively create a small stockpile. Currently the class is the 1st Wednesday of the month at Ginghamsburg Church at 7pm. Please check the website for location of class and directions at www.ClipShopShare.com
Follow www.ClipShopShare.com and Facebook page Clip, Shop, Share for daily deals posted about items for FREE, coupons to print, ways to reduce your budget, sales at local grocery and drug stores, and of course...the successful shopping and donations made for the week on behalf of ClipShopShare.
Want to help ClipShopShare and the food pantry but don't have time to coupon yourself? Just donate your coupon booklets to ClipShopShare. They have boxes set up in TIPP CITY at Ginghamsburg Church, New Path Food Pantry, Schroeder Tennis Center, Amlin Advantage of RE/MAX Professionals, and Tipp Monroe Community Services. In Huber Heights at Fox's Pizza, in Troy at RE/MAX Professionals and in Dayton at Wright State University's University Center for International Education. You may also mail inserts to 890 Ginghamsburg Road, Tipp City, Ohio 45371 in care of ClipShopShare.
"Couponing just seems like such an obvious answer to helping people," says Carli, so, if you want to help people and learn how to save money yourself, get involved in ClipShopShare. We are always looking to expand the shopping team!
Sue Amlin, Carli Amlin Dean & Brian Amlin...Together, we take great pride in not just helping people buy or sell a home, but in making a positive impact on the lives of local families.
For Sue Amlin, Carli Amlin Dean, and Brian Amlin, success is simply a matter of tradition when it comes to Miami Valley real estate.
The Amlin Advantage team is all about family values and integrity. Together, Sue, Carli and Brian provide an unparalleled level of service and care during home purchases or sales. In addition to their own unique talents and skills, they have a wonderful team of professionals to support them, ensuring that every facet of a transaction is handled professionally and on time.
Visit our comprehensive website to learn about listings in Tipp City, Troy, Bethel, West Milton, Dayton, Vandalia, Covington, Miami East, Bradford, Englewood, Clayton, Huber Heights, Kettering, Oakwood, Centerville, Beavercreek, Pleasant Hill and other communities surrounding the Miami Valley.
Sue Amlin
Sue is a licensed real estate agent of 25 years and has achieved many advanced certifications including CRS (Certified Real Estate Specialist), GRI (Graduate Real Estate Institute), and SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist).
She has also garnered numerous honors and awards through RE/MAX International including Platinum Club Achievement, the Hall of Fame, and the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Sue is a lifelong volunteer and recently served as President of the Tipp City Chamber of Commerce. In her free time, Sue enjoys her family and grandchildren. Her hobbies include gardening, basketball, and traveling . . . especially to beaches!
Carli Amlin Dean
Licensed in 2000, Carli has been with the team since 1998 and was raised in the family business.
Carli is a graduate of Otterbein College with a B.A. in both Organizational and Speech Communications and a Minor in Business. She received her Accredited Buyer Representative certification (ABR) in 2006 and her Certified Residential Specialist designation (CRS) in 2007. In addition to managing marketing and advertising for Amlin Advantage, Carli is the closing coordinator.
As an active community volunteer, Carli serves the Tipp Monroe Community Services Board of Trustees, Tipp City Chamber of Commerce, Dayton Area Board of Realtors, and Children’s Miracle Network. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and her new puppy Cuddles, playing tennis competitively, and trying new restaurants & coffee shops.
Brian Amlin
Licensed in 2006, Brian has worked with the Amlin Advantage team since 2002.
Brian is a graduate of Johnson & Wales University with a B.S. in Business. He received his Accredited Buyer Representative certification (ABR) in 2007 and is an advocate of continuing education. Brian is a member of the Dayton Area Board of Realtors.
Outside of work, Brian volunteers with local schools. His hobbies include cooking, growing fresh vegetables, and cheering on his hometown favorites: the Ohio State Buckeyes, Cincinnati Bengals, and Cincinnati Reds.
"Having moved several times, due to relocations with my job, working with the Amlin Advantage was a true advantage. Never before had we received such personal professional service."
- Jeffery and Ellaine Hall
"Sue Amlin and her Team have gone over and above what I would expect from any Realtor. I am very satisfied and will refer my friends and family!"
- Kathy Heighton
"The whole team treats you like family. It is a pleasure referring business to you. Thanks for a great job!"
- Jeff and Renee Johnson
"We appreciated your straight-forward attitude and honesty. We look forward to referring our friends and family to you and your team."
- Bev and Bob Ringo
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