Kathy S Koops

April 26th has been declared "Super Open House Sunday" for the greater Cincinnati area real estate market.

So if you are looking for a home/condo in Hyde Park, West Chester, Fairfield, Mason, greater Cincinnati..or anywhere in the area-chances are good the property may be open on Sunday. Last Sunday (April 19th) there were over 1200 properties advertising "Open Houses" on the Multiple Listing Service of Greater Cincinnati. Super Sunday's goal is to have 2000+ properties open. (as of 8:18 am 4/22=1694 open houses already registered on MLS) Low mortgage rates and the first time home-buyer tax credit makes the event a win/win for both buyers and sellers. Sellers- get it priced right and open on Sunday. Buyers, apply for loan approval, pending contract and appraisal. (Loan approved (not preapproved) enhances your offer.) Start your engines and start house hunting! Most of the Open Houses will be posted online by Thursday afternoon- so get ready to search areas of interest and map out your routes.

Good luck house hunting-don't forget about the first time buyers tax credit.

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As we chugged down I-75 from Michigan I found myself wondering why we were driving and not "railing" home. The greater Cincinnati metropolitan area needs a comprehensive light system-not only for travel within the 4 county area (as well as northern Kentucky) but also to simplify travel around cities located in the mid west states.

How cool would it be for the "kids" to hop on a light rail system running from Chicago and spend a day or two visiting home?

Perhaps it is time for our area to take the lead with light rail and quit waiting for direction from Columbus or Washington. Read more Get the information delivered directly to your inbox by subscribing to theCincyBlog today. Need more info about real estate in your neighborhood or area call or email.

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Sellers be aware!

The money spent on advertising your listing needs to focus on the changing market and changing buyers. The other day a friend sent me a link to a very interesting clip. If you take a few moments to watch it- look at the age and mobility of potential buyers and make sure your listing information is zeroing in on the correct target. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL9Wu2kWwSY[/youtube]

More than you think..... Meet Grover the soon to be "grand dog" joining the family Easter weekend. Click here to read article. Get the information delivered directly to your inbox by subscribing to theCincyBlog today. Need more info about real estate in your neighborhood or area call or email.

No surprises when reviewing single family home sales in Multiple Listing Service of Greater Cincinnati.

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