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Many people who want to sell their homes have put their plans on hold because of market conditions. But mortgage rates are dropping, more buyers are looking, this will mean more competition, which leads to higher home prices. Carefully planning price and position is key. Call or text (513) 496-5037, and I will answer your questions with no obligation on your part.

Will homebuyer competition rise when mortgage interest rates are cut? As mortgage rates drop, buyers may need to come to terms with how it could impact the competition they face.

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What is Wellness in Real Estate? It should be the goal, whether you are building a new home or improving the one you have. It encompasses everything from proper ventilation to nontoxic building and decorating products to water purification and efficient energy systems. As you will see in this month's issue, interior design and views of nature also come into play. Go to
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Experts predict nothing more than a temporary slow-down in home sales as a result of the upcoming November election, followed by the continued rise in prices.

Do Elections Impact the Housing Market? The 2024 Presidential election is just months away.

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Jessica Lautz, NAR Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Research, reacts to the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac dropping to 6.35% this week.

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Getting ready to sell and/or buy a home? There are new rules that affect you and your Realtor, involving how your agent and the agent on the other side of your deal receive commission, and what you'll have to do before you can go on a showing. Most of us are already following the new procedures but they officially go into effect Aug. 17. Feel free to text or call me with questions at (513) 496-5037. Here are the main points:

One step at a time is how most of us address health and sustainability issues in our homes -- from hidden toxins to proper ventilation to energy efficient systems. Now, my monthly WellnessRE Magazine is here to help: https://ncarolkibbee.sites.cbmoxi.com/wellness-in-real-estate

Don't let this happen to you. Before you make the offer, you should have calculated your monthly expenses and the cost of any improvements you plan to make, so you know if you can afford the home. If significant issues are found during inspection, your Realtor will negotiate for the seller to offset some or all of the cost. Questions? DM, call or text me at (513) 496-5037.

Buyers backing out of deals in record numbers as market shifts Upward of 56,000 home purchase contracts — nearly 15% of all such contracts from June — were canceled, a new report found, largely due to affordability issues.

Some agents employ a “strategy” of “listing a little low.” And if they don’t get the multiple offers they expect to drive your home’s price higher, you will sell at the lower price. Want to get the highest price possible without playing this game? Let’s chat. DM, text or call me at (513) 496-5037.

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Rule No. 1: Don't finance new furniture (or any other major purchase) before closing. Rule No. 2: Don't get the wrong furniture.

6 Common Furniture Mistakes to Avoid An interior designer shares the biggest errors young people make when outfitting a home for the first time.

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Wellness and Water: How Does a Builder Choose? When Leslie Aberlin, president of Pendragon Homes, first started building at Aberlin Springs — her wellness-focused agri-community near Lebanon, Ohio, — the information she needed for things like geothermal and solar energy was available and fairly clear-cut. But choosing which whole-home water ...

A lot of ads around Greater Cincinnati real estate are touting a "hot" sellers market because of a shortage of available homes. But the truth is that it is hot -- and not. Yes, properly positioned listings are bringing multiple offers and selling quickly. But many are sitting on the market longer than they should be, and some are going stale. Before you list your home, make sure you've seen the market data -- not just for your area, but drilled down, home-by-home, to your street and neighborhood. And make sure that the improvements you have made are accurately reflected in any proposed listing price.

My data and home assessments are always complimentary, so call or text (513) 496-5037 to connect.

Home prices hit record high in May as sales stall Sales stalled in May as median existing home prices hit a record and mortgage rates remained high.

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To sell your home for top dollar, your Realtor needs to know what the numbers say in your local market — right down to your street and neighborhood. Overall, property values in Cincy North and East continue to rise, and if you know you are going to sell, this is still a time of all-time-high equity.

What’s holding you back? Don’t know where to go? The memories? The possessions? We can help you find the perfect place to downsize, and you can access our network of contractors to help you declutter, sell or remove unwanted items, pack and prepare to move your memories with care. And we’ll likely be able to list your home for more than what an agent using a standard comparative market analysis will tell you its worth.

It starts with a price, a plan and a timeline. Find out more with no obligation on your part. Call or text me at (513) 496-5037.

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