What's My Mason Ohio Home Worth?  May 2016 UpdateAs the weather has warmed, has the Mason Ohio real estate market done the same?  Or is low inventory keeping buyers in check?  We know the prime homes in Mason are under contract VERY quickly, and single digit days aren't uncommon.  Stay with us for more details! Is the activity affecting your Mason Ohio home's worth?  Stay with us for all the details and even Search Mason Ohio Homes For Sale links at the end! We'll cover Mason condos in our Mason Ohio 45040 Condo Market Report May 2016. All data is derived from the Cincinnati MLS system and involves only Mason homes sold with  REALTOR® involvement and entered in MLS. All data is for the Mason School District area, so is not limited solely to Mason city limits.      Long Cove, home to man... 06/09/2016

What's My Mason Ohio Condo Worth?  May 2016We're roaring through June and the summer heat is coming!  But can the Mason condo market remain at a good clip when Mason condos for sale are so limited?  As of today, there are only 31 condos offered for sale and NOT under contract.  That's ALL price points and all Mason locations.  New construction condos are for the most part priced $300,000 and up.    Stay with us for the whats, whys and hows of the Mason condo market!  And a bonus at the end, easy to use Search For Mason Ohio Condos For Sale links!  And if you want to know How Much Is My Mason Condo Worth?, just click the link, fill out the form and we'll be in touch soon!If you're interested in the Mason single family home May market report update just click the link for the details.All ... 06/08/2016

Cherry Brook is one of the premier Mason area communities with upscale homes, decent sized lots and a fantastic location convenient to interstate access and the Voice of America, Liberty Center and Union Centre shopping and entertainment complexes.  Add in Mason City Schools and Voice of America park and you've got even more reason that Cherry Brook is the choice for many buyers.So when one of our buyers called about seeing a home in Cherry Brook Memorial Day weekend we knew there was a good chance of this being the right match for them.  We've been working with this family on and off for a couple of years looking for an alternative to their rental home, and coming close but not quite getting the perfect match.  This home finally offered all the things they were looking for and for a pr... 06/04/2016

You might think that skipping hiring a buyers agent might save you money.After all, the seller is now only paying ONE agent instead of TWO, right?So wouldn't the seller give ME, the buyer who came without an agent AT LEAST  the buyer's agent commission as a discount?But what if that wasn't really what happens?  Rather than relying on "I think" or "I guess", let's take a hard look at data.Let's state the question:Do Mason Ohio home buyers get a better deal without their own agent?Let's take a look at all Cincinnati MLS sales in Mason School District for 2015.625 total sales (single family homes only, no condos)Let's remove builder sales, foreclosures, short sales and estate sales.  Those have their own special circumstances and we want our two groups (with their own agent and without the... 05/16/2016

Build The Walls Habitat For Humanity May 14, 2016 Mason OhioYou want to participate in something that will REALLY put a boost in your faith in humanity?  I've never experienced anything quite like building wall frames with hundreds of people in a church parking lot to just amaze me at what people of like mind can accomplish!And it's a double bonus because as a real estate agent I love knowing that there are people that will have HOMES as a result of our efforts!  Christ's Church at Mason hosts this annual event and the destinations for the walls can be local, or halfway across the country!  But what you can count on?  Some hard work done quickly!  Four hours give or take a bit and all the panels will be built and loaded on trucks!  Just an AWESOME experience!  And it's not too late for ... 05/12/2016

What's My Mason Ohio Condo Worth?  April 2016We're into May and the Mason Ohio condo inventory continues to remain scarce!  New construction condos are for the most part priced $300,000 and up.  More condos are needed on the market at more affordable prices to meet buyer needs.  Stay with us for the whats, whys and hows of the Mason condo market!  And a bonus at the end, easy to use Search For Mason Ohio Condos For Sale links!  And if you want to know How Much Is My Mason Condo Worth?, just click the link, fill out the form and we'll be in touch soon!If you're interested in the Mason single family home April market report update just click the link for the details.All data is derived from the Cincinnati MLS system.  If any Mason condos traded hands without a REALTOR® involved, then it w... 05/06/2016

What's My Mason Ohio Home Worth?  April 2016 UpdateAnother month gone by and the trend is the same, there's a shortage of homes for sale in Mason and the result is that homes are being QUICKLY places under contract!  In April, over half of all Mason homes for sale were under contract in 6 days or less!  And if priced below $300,000 and in great condition...don't blink or you'll miss them.Stay with us for more details! Is the activity affecting your Mason Ohio home's worth?  Stay with us for all the details and even Search Mason Ohio Homes For Sale links at the end! We'll cover Mason condos in our Mason Ohio 45040 Condo Market Report April 2016. All data is derived from the Cincinnati MLS system and involves only Mason homes sold with  REALTOR® involvement and entered in MLS. All data is... 05/05/2016

If a new construction ranch condo in Mason for sale is what you seek, there's one community that you'd better hurry to!  Lakeside Cove in Villas of Hunters Green  is down to their final five units!  They're pouring the foundations soon for the last of these attached ranch condos!  Prices start at $289,000.Lakeside Cove is located in the northeast corner of Villas of Hunters Green and is not like the rest of Villas of Hunters Green patio homes and ranch condos.  Lakeside Cove is being finished by a different developer than the original community.  They're newer, have more open floor plans and have more updates.  The style is different too, featuring a different curb appeal.  The community was limited to 21 ranch condos, so 16 of the 21 are sold!  The remaining 5 can be ready for move in ... 04/20/2016

What's My Mason Ohio Home Worth?  March 2016 UpdateWe've finished the first quarter of 2016 and March performed as we'd expect for Mason Ohio single family home sales.  MORE sales than February and good signs the market is on its usual Spring rise.  And finally, MORE homes on the market for sale.  It's still very tight across price bands and in some communities, but we expect we'll see the usual as more sellers will come on the market soon.  Stay with us for more details! Is the activity affecting your Mason Ohio home's worth?  Stay with us for all the details and even Search Mason Ohio Homes For Sale links at the end! There is no change in why Mason continues to outperform the majority of the Warren County real estate market, especially for Mason single family homes.  There's a host of... 04/07/2016

What's My Mason Ohio Condo Worth?  March 2016We've finished the first quarter of the year, as hard as that might be to believe!  Our concerns with the Mason Ohio condo market are the same as last month:  THE SHORTAGE OF CONDOS FOR SALE.  There's a real scarcity, even with the net increase of 10 from February's end to March's end.  38 choices just isn't enough.    Stay with us for the whats, whys and hows of the Mason condo market!  And a bonus at the end, easy to use Search For Mason Ohio Condos For Sale links!  And if you want to know How Much Is My Mason Condo Worth?, just click the link, fill out the form and we'll be in touch soon!If you're interested in the Mason single family home March market report update just click the link for the details.All data is derived from the Cincinnat... 04/07/2016

 An Easter 2016 Invitation To Attend Church In Mason Ohio Are you new to Mason Ohio or in search of a church home for Easter March 27th?  Our church would love for you to visit this Sunday! Christ's Church at Mason is located on the southwest corner of Western Row and Mason-Montgomery Rd. with entrances from both Western Row and Mason-Montgomery Rd.  5165 Western Row Mason OH 45040 for your GPS!Our church is nondenominational. Please click the  link to view our church's core beliefs by clicking Values on the left sidebar.  Our lead pastor  is Trevor DeVage, a family man with kids who consistently provides  great messages each week!  Christ's Church at Mason offers superb programs for the kids, with age specific groups and a children's service in the gym for the older kids!  We're not a ... 03/23/2016

Natorp's Nursery Outlet Reopens March 30 2016There MIGHT be a few more snowflakes this weekend, but for the most part Winter is about done with us.  And with the end of Winter comes the blooming daffodils and crocus and leafing out of all kinds of perennials and shrubs.  And with gardening season also comes the reopening of Mason's Natorp's Nursery March 30th!     Natorp's Nursery Outlet reopens to the public and starts their 2016 Spring Sale!  They're open Wednesdays to Sundays each week and when I've got some free time I like to stop and walk the aisles to look for new perennials to add to our flower gardens and some substitutes for whatever didn't survive Jack Frost's attacks.Natorp's expert staff will be in the aisles to help you make the decisions to pick the right plants for your ... 03/18/2016

What's My Mason Ohio Home Worth?  February 2016 UpdateAnother month of 2016 is complete and frankly it wasn't an outstanding month for the Mason Ohio real estate market.  Sales were low, even for February.  And luxury sales?  Totally missing from MLS entries, with $409,000 the highest sale completed.  However, do we think it's all doom and gloom for Mason?  Far from it!  Mason is still high demand, but there's one problem facing the market right now:  NOT ENOUGH HOMES FOR SALE TO MEET BUYER DEMAND.  Sure, there are 145 homes for sale, but there's often a reason those homes haven't sold:  bad location, overpriced, condition issues, and a fair number of them are in the luxury category and that's a limited market going up against new construction in places like Chestnut Hill and Long Cove.... 03/07/2016

What's My Mason Ohio Condo Worth?  February 2016Another month of 2016 is complete and we had a rarity in that Mason Condo sales (19) were almost as many as Mason Single Family Home sales (23).  However, that's not a sustainable pattern because the number of Mason condos available for sale is getting to VERY, VERY low numbers, with only 28 not under contract as of this report's writing.   Stay with us for the whats, whys and hows of the Mason condo market!  And a bonus at the end, easy to use Search For Mason Ohio Condos For Sale links!  And if you want to know How Much Is My Mason Condo Worth?, just click the link, fill out the form and we'll be in touch soon!If you're interested in the Mason single family home February market report update just click the link for the details.All data i... 03/07/2016

More Happy Buyers in Mason's Simpson Creek Farms! Mason Ohio homes are in short supply and in few cases is that more clear than in Simpson Creek Farms!  Today was the finishing touch for our first time home buyers after a year of on and off home searching throughout the Mason City School District.  We'd come close on other homes and for 7693 Autumn Hill we beat the odds!  Within 24 hours on the market this home had 25 showings and 11 offers, and our buyers won!  Their offer wasn't the absolute highest (even at $245,000 and 10k above asking price), but it offered the best overall terms for the seller.  And it didn't hurt that I was in regular communication with the listing agent that afternoon and evening while they decided which offer to accept.  Being easy to reach and quick to respond... 03/04/2016

When Do I Get To Move In To My Mason Home?You're excited!  We've found that PERFECT home for you and we've got an accepted offer!  You're anxious to get things done, get the keys, and move into your home!And the answer to your question?  It's back in the contract we wrote!There are some key dates associated with any contract: Contract acceptance date (the day everyone agreed to terms) Deadline to provide preapproval letter and loan commit letter Timelines for home inspections and negotiations Deadline for HOA review The Closing Date Occupancy Date That last date is the answer to your question, when can I move in?  Often Closing Date and Occupancy Date are the exact same date.  It's what buyers prefer.  Go to the closing table, sign the paperwork, hand over a big check and a promise for ... 02/25/2016

What's My Mason Ohio Home Worth?  January 2016 UpdateThe first month of 2016 is complete and while the real estate market wasn't overwhelming, it was fairly typical for a January.  Low sales are the norm but will pick up as the weather gets warmer.  Stay with us for more details! Is the activity affecting your Mason Ohio home's worth?  Stay with us for all the details and even Search Mason Ohio Homes For Sale links at the end! There is no change in why Mason continues to outperform the majority of the Warren County real estate market, especially for Mason single family homes.  There's a host of reasons why Mason stays in high demand*, and inventory is VERY limited in some of the prime communities.Mason is home to many professionals and upper management, is culturally diverse and as such... 02/07/2016

What's My Mason Ohio Condo Worth?  January 2016We're through the first month of 2016, but for the Mason Ohio condo market there's honestly not much to report!  January is traditionally a slow month and this year was no exception, with only 10 completed sales.  However, there's something critical to note:  Mason condos are in short supply, with only 35 not under contract.  And with close to that number under contract, there's indication that MORE Mason condos are needed to satisfy buyer demand!  Stay with us for the whats, whys and hows of the Mason condo market!  And a bonus at the end, easy to use Search For Mason Ohio Condos For Sale links!  And if you want to know How Much Is My Mason Condo Worth?, just click the link, fill out the form and we'll be in touch soon!If you're interested... 02/06/2016

Why Are Simpson Creek Farms Homes In Mason In Such High Demand?Simpson Creek Farms in Deerfield Township is a community in high demand!  Yesterday was a clear example of what happens when shortage of inventory intersects with a high demand development.  A new listing on the market and per the listing agent 25 showings in the first 24 hours and 11 offers including the one from our buyer (our buyer was selected!).Now for our market, that's not exactly rational, ESPECIALLY during the "slow" season.  It's cold, right?  But here's the thing, Simpson Creek Farms is at the peak of the sweet spot for Mason School district home buyers.  Why all the demand? Mason City Schools, some of the best in the state Deerfield Township, so no Mason city income tax to pay They're affordable, even with going ... 02/04/2016

Under Contract x2! Mason Ranch Condo In Villas Of Hunters Green UPDATE:  SOLD 2/29/16  $232,000 Some times as a listing agent you have to sell a home TWICE, and this was the case for 6483 Partridge Way, an attached ranch condo in Villas of Hunters Green  after the initial buyers decided not to complete the deal.  We continued to market through what is traditionally the "slow" season for Mason condos and kept working to get our sellers a new deal that would work!  And we're happy to announce that not only is there a new buyer for this Mason ranch condo, but we've already successfully completed inspection negotiations!6483 Partridge Way is a middle unit attached ranch condo with a great view of the water and a motorized awning that covers the deck when you want some shade (okay, not in mu... 01/27/2016