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.

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.

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.

The Invisible Deck and the “Unfinished” Finished Basement

While we are at it, let’s imagine a pool in the yard, because this beautiful, private cull de sac lot is perfect for a pool! If we squint, we can imagine the gleaming hardwood vs. the beat up, 50 year old floors that haven’t been tended to since the home was built. There’s no dishwasher here, BUT you could put a dishwasher in. Don’t see a garage? No problem! There’s plenty of room to build a detached garage on the property.  Is there a theme to this article? Absolutely.

Mason’s Luxury Home Market- What Happened? Do I Care?

Go ahead. Admit it. You like to peek in the windows. It’s why each year Homearama draws a crowd. Why Robin Leach hosted Lifestyle’s of the Rich & Famous, prompting MTV to run “Cribs”.  It’s why we flip through the internet photos of  $1,000,000 plus homes online that we will certainly never occupy.  It’s just fun and interesting to view the interior of luxury homes. To dream. To imagine. To steal decorating ideas for our more modest abode. Did you know that your Harvard educated brother –in-law and his physician wife will have a more difficult time obtaining a loan for their $1.5 million dream home, than you will for your lovely Birchwood Farms or White Blossom move-up home? Tis’ true!

Mason Ohio New Home Builders

I Love Selling New Construction! It’s exciting for me to be part of your new home experience. I hope that you’ve read the article recently posted about working with an agent, while having your new home built. I’ve worked with many of these fine area builders in the past, and would be delighted to accompany you to their build sites, and model or market homes.

You Found Your Agent!….or HAVE You??

Now that you have some fresh ideas on how to select your listing agent, what happens next?  It can be a grueling and confusing process attempting to determine which of the agents you’ve talked to can not only spell your street name, but knows which subdivision he is sitting in, and isn’t afraid to spring for the professional photographer. You have now talked with three realtors, and have three pricing opinions. Two that are close and one guy that obviously thinks it’s 2005. Out of the three, two made the cut. Out of the two, one clearly shines. Confident in his delivery, he can tell you all about the process and what to expect.  He has a fabulous bio of awards, and testimonials. With the backing of a strong, local broker, you can’t miss……right? Right??

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