Mason Schools Housing Stats for the Last 9 Years

We’re Back!  November & December are insanely busy at our house, and probably at yours too.  I Promise. I won’t be a cliché and write about fondly remembering the passing year, and about looking forward, to a new year.  It’s tempting! But I won’t do it.

Jungle Jim’s International Market – Destination Shopping for Mason’s Serious Foodies!

Where can you feast on a lunch of fresh smoked salmon sushi under a giant, pink elephant head?  Where can you watch the enormous can of Campbell’s Soup enjoy a good time on a giant swing?  What other grocery brings shoppers in to shop, in a tour bus?  It can only be Jungle Jims!

Mason & Deerfield Township Real Estate Single Family Sales Stats – 2009 to Date

Molly, a.k.a. the obnoxious bulldog, enjoyed an extra long walk last evening.  I just wanted to stay outside and enjoy the evening a little longer. Did you see that gorgeous full moon last night?  It was a beautiful sight.  I love the chilly nights and cool days.  The leaves are everywhere! I have to confess:  We don’t do a great job of raking at our house. Never have and probably never will. We just like the look of the scattered leaves. I am glad to see that several of our neighbors do too.  We aren’t the only house on the block with a “leaf lawn”!

Mason Schools – New Construction Stats

As the old saying goes, “If I had a nickel….”   If I had a nickel for all of the buyers considering relocating to the Mason area, from outside of the Greater Cincinnati area, requesting new construction in the under $400,000 price range, well, I would have a lot of nickels! 

Mason Real Estate Stats – Summer 2009

“Do you have any lunch money?” “What should I wear tomorrow Mom?”  “ Are my new jeans clean?” School is back in session and there is a new rhythm to life. The kids’ new clothes are hanging in the closet ready for the cool, brisk fall air. The school buses are out and running, classes are in session and it’s all about the Friday night football.

Mason Real Estate Update with Summer Selling Stats

Have you been keeping an eye on the Mason and Deerfield Township real estate market? As you might have guessed… have I!  We are constantly bombarded with real estate information. Some of it quite optimistic. Some, well, not so much. There is always quite a bit of discussion about the current real estate market, whether it’s “around the water cooler”, or headlines on the national news.  I think that it is important to cut through the misinformation, and dissect the headlines.  All real estate markets are different, even within one market area, such as Greater Cincinnati. For instance, Union Township in Clermont County is experiencing a different market than Hyde Park, or Madeira.  There has been a drop in average home prices in Milford and Mason, but Oakley has held steady.

The Meadows of Carmelle and The Woods of Carmelle – New Home Opportunities in Mason

Lush landscaping. Stone columns and wrought iron decorative fencing. Breathtaking and creative elevations on tree lined streets. Gas light lined sidewalks, leading to quiet cull de sac settings. Exquisite back yard living areas, including out door kitchens, inviting pools and perfect gardens. This is The Meadows of  Carmelle and The Woods of Carmelle! One of the most attractive and inviting Mason area new home communities, and host to Homearama 2009.

The Arbor Creek Neighborhood – A Desirable and Active Community

The two entrances into the Arbor Creek neighborhood, located off Bethany Road, just east of Butler Warren Road, are Ivygrove Lane and Melampy Creek Lane. And what lovely, welcoming entrances they are!  Split rail fencing lines the front, and on both sides of the entrances into the neighborhood are attractive gazebos, surrounded by colorful and beautifully landscaped grounds.  This attractive “Welcome” promises that you will be pleased with the homes inside.

Things to do in and around Mason – July

The fun continues! We have an amazing list of things to do this month. Concerts, theatre, movies. For those of you new to the area, or coming this way, know that there are community July 4th festivities all around town. I’ve included some ideas for you on how to enjoy this Holiday weekend whether you are new to the area, or a “long timer”.  So fire up the grill, get out the sparklers and have a wonderful July!

Once Upon a Time, In a Land Far Away, The Re-Fi Appraisal Wasn’t So Deadly

Once upon a time (13 years ago), in a far away land (east side of Cincinnati) lived a beautiful princess (well, I’m “ok” looking, but certainly no princess).  The beautiful princess wanted to help nice people live in pretty castles. When it came time for nice people to sell their castle, the princess wanted to make sure her nice clients took home plenty of gold coins as a result of the sale. The princess was a pretty quick learner, and very quickly became a trusted expert in castle buying and selling in the far away land. Then, one day, a terrible darkness fell across the land. Suddenly, the castles were not selling quickly, or for as much coin! Suddenly the nice people were cranky! They didn’t like what the princess would show them! Some sounded distinctly like grumbling dragons when they spoke to her after reviewing numbers and hard evidence that the castle market was slowing dramatically. Many wanted to send her to the dungeon. Others just tossed her off the highest turret. She often landed in the moat and her princess frocks would be soiled.

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