May 2009

Kitchen Remodel...Although the kitchen is one of the most popular rooms in the house, it might not be meeting your family's needs. Before deciding whether to remodel, ask yourself questions such as: How much time does my family spend in the kitchen? What are my meal preparation needs? In other words, what fits my family's lifestyle best?

April 2009

Home Staging Techniques...As the all-important spring selling season approaches in an historically slow housing market, sellers need to do all they can to market their home--and that includes staging it to attract and "wow" potential buyers. Home stagers know just the right moves to make to take a house from bland to grand and bring home the biggest return on investment.

March 2009

Home Inspection Tips...Most REALTORS will advise you to get a home inspection before you buy a home. But did you know that you can take steps to ensure that you get a better-than-average inspection?

January 2009

Light Up Your Home and Your Life...There are several types of lighting, each with a different purpose and effect to consider when updating your lighting scheme. Remember that rooms need different lighting based on your family's activities.

October 2008

Home Buyers:Leasing with an option to buy is an often-overlooked type of financing that can make home ownership a reality for cash-strapped buyers. A lease-purchase option offers a dual advantage, by giving buyers time to accumulate down payment or closing costs funds, while eventually netting the seller a return as favorable as that realized on a more immediate sale.

September 2008

Home Buyers:...More reasons to use a REALTOR.

July 2008

Homeowners:...Indoor painting...matching paint to your needs.

June 2008

Homeowners:...Keep cool this summer and save energy too.

May 2008

Buyers:...Lease with an option to buy.

March 2008

Sellers:...Sprucing up your home to sell.

February 2008

The Internet...Searching for a home on the Internet.

January 2008

Fireplaces...A fireplace may take the chill out of those first frosty days in cold weather climates, but it may not really be effective in reducing your overall energy bill.

December 2007

Pests in your nest...Ensure your peace of mind: Let professionals get rid of those pesky pests.

November 2007

REALTORS help close the deal...Selling a home is like climbing Mt. Everest--Use a REALTOR to help pave your way.

October 2007

Auctions...Learn how REALTORS can assist you in bidding for property at auction.

September 2007

Resolve to prepay your mortgage...If you've already refinanced your home but made it a point to find other ways to save money, here's another real estate-related financial windfall: Send your mortgage company the equivalent of one additional mortgage payment each year.

August 2007

Stay cool and save money too!...Summer's here and today's savvy home owners are looking for ways to keep cool while keeping energy costs low.

July 2007

Homeowner's checklist...It's the season for vacationing and your trip means more than just pulling out a map and taking off from work. It also should include a "vacation checklist" of things to do to protect your home and valuables while you are away.

June 2007

New Home Purchases...Word to the wise prospective homebuyer: Hold off on major purchases until after you close on your home.

Consider Selling Your Home at Auction...Looking for guaranteed results and a quick sale of your home? You may want to consider selling at auction. Yes--you read that right--at auction.

May 2007

Why Use a REALTOR?...Contracting with a REALTOR to help sell a house is well worth the money paid once you fully understand the broad range of services such a real estate professional can offer.

April 2007

New Roof...A roof in good shape can enhance your home's sales appeal.

Using a REALTOR...REALTORS help close the deal.

March 2007

Remodeling Your Home...The resale value of many remodeling projects has not kept pace with the costs of those projects, according to REALTORS and remodelers who participated in Remodeling magazine's 2006 "Cost vs. Value Report."

Baby Boomers and Retirement...While their parents were the "greatest generation," baby boomers are certainly the greatest real estate generation, according to a survey by the National Association of REALTORS (NAR).

Identity theft ...Identity theft is a growing problem and costs American consumers billions of dollars and countless hours each year. Real estate professionals, who are members of the National Association of REALTORS, don't want you to be a victim in waiting.

What is a REALTOR?...There are approximately 3.8 million licensed real estate professionals in the United States, but only members of the National Association of REALTORS, Ohio Association of REALTORS and _________________ Board/Association of REALTORS can call themselves REALTORS.