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5 Things Investors Need to Know About Multi-Family Properties in Middletown, Dayton, or Cincinnati

January 31, 2022

Multi-family properties come in many shapes and sizes and number of units. Becoming familiar with all of the ins and outs of this real estate investing sector will help investors like you balance your portfolio and realize a higher return. In addition, unlike single-family property, multi-family units are rarely all empty, saving you from a … Continued

5 Ways to Grow Your Middletown, Dayton, or Cincinnati Real Estate Portfolio in 2022

January 24, 2022

By Bryan Blankenship

Passive income through real estate investments allows owners to build wealth and thoroughly enjoy living life on their terms during the golden years of retirement. Typically, the single-family home rental scenario comes to mind when you imagine a real estate investor’s portfolio holdings. However, real estate has much more to offer. There is an astounding … Continued

5 Tips to Help You Run Comps for Your House in Middletown, Dayton, or Cincinnati

January 17, 2022

By Bryan Blankenship

If you’re ready to sell your home, you have to know what it’s worth in order to price it appropriately. Price too low, and you’ll leave money on the table; price too high, and your home will likely languish on the market unsold. In addition, what your house is worth on the market isn’t necessarily … Continued

4 Questions to Ask When Interviewing a Middletown, Dayton, or Cincinnati Realtor

January 10, 2022

By Bryan Blankenship

Buying or selling a house will likely be the largest financial transaction of your life. And that means you’ll want the best realtor you can get – one who is a good fit and can get you the best deal possible. Finding the right realtor can be a long, time-consuming process involving getting recommendations, checking … Continued

The Pros and Cons of Dual Agency for Middletown, Dayton, or Cincinnati Buyers and Sellers

January 3, 2022

By Bryan Blankenship

Most of the time home buyers and sellers have different agents, but not always. About 10% to 20% of the time, they both use the same agent. This arrangement – when a buyer and a seller both have the same agent – is known as “dual agency.” There are some advantages to dual agency, but … Continued

5 Common HOA Covenants You Should Be Aware of When Buying a House in Middletown, Dayton, or Cincinnati

December 27, 2021

By Bryan Blankenship

There are a lot of factors to consider when you’re buying a new home. Unfortunately, there’s one that often gets overlooked in all the excitement and busyness. And that is the homeowners association rules, especially the covenants. You have to play by the HOA rules, and that means (usually) there will be a lot of … Continued

5 Important Online Resources for Homebuyers and Sellers in Middletown, Dayton, or Cincinnati

December 13, 2021

By Bryan Blankenship

Today, homebuyers and sellers have a plethora of online resources to help them with almost every aspect of buying/selling. In fact, there are so many sites offering real estate-related services that it’s difficult to know which ones are worthwhile and which ones aren’t. That’s why we’ve created this overview of 5 important online resources for … Continued

4 Things You Should Do Right Away When Moving to Middletown, Dayton, or Cincinnati

December 6, 2021

By Bryan Blankenship

Moving to a new city can be an exciting adventure – the beginning of a brand-new life for many. It can also be utterly overwhelming and the source of much anxiety. There are ways, though, to reduce the overwhelm and anxiety and keep the excitement. Chief among these is taking care of the things you … Continued

What You Can Expect at the Closing Table When Buying or Selling a House in Middletown, Dayton, or Cincinnati

November 29, 2021

By Bryan Blankenship

Closing is the long-awaited goal of both buyers and sellers. It’s the final step in the transaction at which documents are signed, money changes hands, and ownership is transferred. Closing means different things for buyers and sellers, with each having different tasks and paying a different set of fees. A result of this is that … Continued

5 Ways to Deal With Bad Tenants in Middletown, Dayton, or Cincinnati

November 22, 2021

By Bryan Blankenship

Anyone who’s been a landlord for any length of item knows that headaches and hassles are simply part of the job description. And number-one among those headaches/hassles is problem tenants. For truly bad tenants in Middletown, Dayton, or Cincinnati, eviction is always an option. But that can be a lengthy and expensive process, so it’s … Continued