Par of purchasing a home is understanding its energy use. As a practice I research the utility bills of all the homes I list and sell. However the utility bills tells you about the energy and water being used, but to understand how efficient a home is you need an energy audit. Duke Energy provides a … [Read more...]
Cincinnati School Levy A Realtor’s Perspective
In the recent edition of Cincinnati Magazine the main focus is a review of various school systems. One of the sidebar commentaries suggests that parents consider the community's support of the school system; and that funding levies are a good indicator of support. In the elections last week a … [Read more...]
Cincinnati Real Estate: First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Deadline
The deadline for the First Time Home Buyer tax Credit is quickly approaching. The language of the legislation reads that the homes must be closed by November 30th, and many home buyers are not aware of the time it takes to complete a real estate transaction. On average I have seen transactions take … [Read more...]