About Warren County, OH

Fellow Realtors, clients, family and friends, today I write to tell you that I have left Coldwell Banker Heritage Realtors and have joined the Elite team at Century 21 Elite Performance, and what a perfect fit it is for me. I have more to tell you all and look forward to updating you soon on this very good move! The face of Real Estate is changing with these changing times and so has the name of my brokerage in order to better serve you my clients and give you the kind of quality attention that you deserve! This is going to be great.

Ever wish you had a resource that would tell you the places where you can be sure to have a good time? Ever wanted a quick reference to ideas for a fun night out? www.JulieBeall.com has created a webpage for you: www.BestOfSpringboro.com

Our team has spent many hours voting on the "Bests" of Springboro to provide you with our opinions and insight.

We encourage you to please check it out and give us feedback. Do you agree with us? Or do you think another place in Springboro has the Best Coffee? Best Park? Best Breakfast? ...Or maybe you want to see a different "Best" on our webpage.

E-mail: Julie@JulieBeall.com

Hidden Hill Gallery

"Life is like a box of chocolates-you never know what you're gonna get!"

We have all heard this popular quote from the movie Forrest Gump, but this time, you can know exactly what you're ‘gonna get'...well, maybe not in life, but at Hidden Hill Gallery, you can create your own box of gourmet chocolates!

Not only are their chocolates rich and free of preservatives and artificial ingredients, but each individual truffle is a beautiful piece of artwork. Although the cheapest piece of chocolate is around $1.50, the intricate details of each one is well worth the price.

Not only do they sell pre-made chocolates, but you can also create your own! They begin with a base of milk, dark, or white chocolate (or truffles) and then add a swirl of peppermint, strawberry, caramel, or the flavor of your choice to build your own box of chocolates!

But not only does Hidden Hill offer "chocolate in art", they also have fine art to purchase. Beautiful paintings, drawings, photographs, and prints done by fantastic artists decorate the walls for your enjoyment and purchase. If you're looking for a large classy picture for your new home, or a small painting to spruce up your kitchen, Hidden Hill Gallery of Springboro has a wide variety of artwork, and a delicious snack for you to enjoy as you admire the gallery.

So if you're looking for something fun to do without leaving Springboro, drive on over to Hidden Hill Gallery to feast your eyes and your taste buds on some of the finest quality art in the area!

http://www.hiddenhillgallery.com/default4.asp

by Brandi Hoffer and Julie Beall

Mason real estate ended June with a bang--40 homes and 21 condos sold/closed in June.

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Top Places to Live?

Trivia Question of the Day: If you could live anywhere in the United States, where would it be?

A. New York City or Chicago! I love the big city

B. Give me the hot weather! I'm thinking Orlando or Santa Clara.

C. I prefer the remote rural areas in Arizona or Wisconsin.

D. Anywhere with a beach. Maine, South Carolina, Michigan, I don't care!

While you may have chosen one of the above places to live, Money Magazine is considering the following to be a top choice for Americans:

E. Springboro, OH

"Why?" you may ask? For its balance.

Springboro, Ohio is located within 30 minutes of the big cities, Dayton and Cincinnati, yet in and of itself does not have the congestion of a big city. Main Street portrays the old-fashioned history that the city contains, with quaint storefronts and family owned businesses. When asked, what is your favorite part of Springboro, one resident replied, "My favorite part about Springboro has to be Main Street. I love how it feels like a little town with so many family oriented businesses and restaurants. Especially K&W ice cream!" Another answered, "Don't forget the Tractor Supply Store! I bought birthday gifts there for my dad the last 2 years!"

Springboro also provides its residents with a various church denominations, quality private schools, and professional hospitals. It is also a bicycle friendly community that provides safe accommodation for cycling and encourages its residents to bike for transportation and recreation. Local farm markets and family-owned pizza restaurants provide a family friendly atmosphere for those in the community. Most of Springboro's subdivisions are even equipped with a community center with a swimming pool and tennis court. Heatherwoode Golf Course is also quite an attraction.

All in all, Springboro is a great mix of suburban life-small enough to feel old-fashioned and personal, yet big enough to stay connected and updated technologically. So look to see if Springboro makes it as ‘one of the top places to live in America' in Money Magazine's August Edition! (I certainly think it is!)

by Julie Beall and Brandi Hoffer