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Sell Your Home in the Winter

Sell Your Home in the Winter

by | Feb 4, 2020 | Home Seller Tips, Resale Listings

Sellers Wanted! Three Reasons Why Winter is A Great Time to List Your Home

The sun is shining (at least for today), and while the calendar says winter, the market says SPRING. With the holidays behind us, it’s time to get serious about listing your home. There’s no need to wait for warmer weather; getting your home on the market first can also mean getting it sold FIRST. 

Top 3 reasons to list NOW:

1. Buyers are hunting, and less inventory means MORE attention for your listing.

You’ve heard of the theory of supply and demand. With fewer choices on the market, there’s a greater possibility buyers will be giving your home a look (or a second, maybe even a third). Is it a great fit? Let’s hope. If it’s not, they’re more likely to consider making adjustments rather than waiting for the perfect house to come along (while they’re living in their cramped apartment or parents’ basement). Winter-time lookers tend to be more serious. Give them something to look AT (and never end a sentence with a preposition).

2. Lower inventory can also lead to HIGHER SALES PRICES!

“I want to sell my house for a lower amount.” (said no one ever). Put your house on the market now and you’re more likely to get full value. Why? One word: competition. You don’t have as much. With fewer houses on the market, potential buyers have fewer options to compare and are less likely to negotiate aggressively.

3. Less business can lead to a SMOOTH TRANSACTION.

Everyone gets busy during the spring and delays can be a huge frustration for both buyers and sellers. With fewer transactions occurring during the winter months, lenders, appraisers and inspectors have more time to focus on your property. Bypass those long lines. Get your house on the market early and put your listing in the express lane.

Bottom line:

If you’re ready to sell, there’s never a bad time to list your home, but don’t procrastinate (keep that New Year’s resolution). The buyers are out there. Let your house be the “new listing” getting everyone’s attention and let us show you how to do it.

Making the decision to sell your home can be an overwhelming. Brandi Schildmeyer, at Build Collective, Coldwell Banker West Shell can help you understand the process and make sure you get the most for your home in the shortest amount of time.

HOMEARAMA® Comes to the City in 2020

HOMEARAMA® Comes to the City in 2020

by | Sep 26, 2019 | Building Opportunities, City / Downtown, Homearama

Everything you need to know about Walworth Junction

Site of HOMEARAMA® 2020

The Highlights:

  • First LEED ND Certified Neighborhood – Greenest Neighborhood in the area!
  • 39 Luxury, Single Family Homes 
  • Site of HOMEARAMA® – July 2020 

For the first time in, well, ever, HOMEARAMA® 2020 is coming to the City of Cincinnati. We’re especially excited with this site as it’ll be one of the most impressive and ground breaking (literally) that we’ve ever had the pleasure of being a part of. Why? Well because this happens to be an old railroad maintenance site that has been completely remediated by the developer and EPA to be the future site of 39 contiguous, luxury single family homes. It’ll be a one of a kind community in the City of Cincinnati for so many reasons…

Here’s what you need to know:

The History:

As a former railroad maintenance station, this site is rich in railroad history, formally known Pendleton Yards. Not to be confused with Pendleton outside of OTR, this yard and station saw it’s fair share of traffic and cars up to the mid 20th century. Over the summer of 2019, the developer in conjunction with EPA and Terracon, have been removing dirt to turn a former “brownfield” into a gorgeous new community!

The Developer:

East End Develepment LLC is comprised of two veteran developers, TJ Ackermann and Ralph Meierjohan. The two partners have developed countless communities over the years, including recent Citirama sites, Woodlawn Meadows and Springrose Meadows. Having decades of experience in development and building, they’re gaining national attention for Walworth Junction because of it’s site remediation, design and it’s location!

The Location:

Located just down the street from the Precinct Restaurant on Delta, it’s ideally located on the edge of Columbia Tusculum in the East End and around the corner from Hyde Park and Mt. Lookout. All 39 homes are walkable to Eli’s BBQ, Hi Mark, Allyns and Pearls, not to mention countless other little shops and watering holes. This is the draw of Walworth Junction. And better yet, it’s a hop, skip and a jump from Downtown Cincinnati.

The Amenities:

One of our favorite features of Walworth Junction is it’s own park. As you enter into the community, the park stretches hundreds of feet along Walworth and ends with a tunnel connecting homeowners and neighbors to Riverside Drive. Additionally, each home will have views of the River and the City of Cincinnati. It’s raised topography allows for these views from the 2nd and 3rd floors along with the rooftop decks, should owners go that route. AND…each owner will utilize the private drive, alley way for a rear entry garage, which means the front elevations and the streetscape isn’t dominated by garages on the front of homes!

The Taxes:

With all of the homes being LEED Gold by Green Building Council, the tax rate is locked in for ALL 39 homes. This is part of the LEED ND (Neighborhood Development) certification, making Walworth Junction the first community in Cincinnati with that designation! In addition, there is an additional TIF Assessment on all of the lots for the EPA site mitigation, which is still being finalized. Details will be released in the coming months on this..

The Builders

With HOMEARAMA® set for July 2020, the preferred builders have been set and homes will start coming out of the ground in Dec of 2019. Currently, the featured builders for Walworth Junction are:

Frazier Homes
JNB Custom Homes
Redknot Custom Homes
Somerset Custom Homes
Sterling Homes

 

The Green: 

Walworth Junction will be “the greenest” Homearama show ever! And did we mention, the first in Cincinnati to be LEED ND (Neighborhood Development) certified. Without getting too technical, this means ALL of the new homes will be LEED certified, there are points for the smart location and linkages being so close to the City, and due to it’s overall design. It will be the first subdivision that has mandated LEED Gold for every home…so you’re in good company as a resident of Walworth Junction.

So what are you waiting for? Now is the time to take a drive over to the community and meet with the builders so you can get your hands on one of the best lots!

Visit the Website at WalworthJunction.com or call us at 513-260-0424 and we’d be happy to set up a site walk!

Introducing the Meadows at Peterloon

Introducing the Meadows at Peterloon

by | Sep 11, 2019 | Building Opportunities, Indian Hill

Introducing the Meadows at Peterloon

New Opportunity to Build in Indian Hill

Every once in a while a new development comes around and REALLY excites us. The Meadows at Peterloon is one of those! With a proposed 42 lots in The Village of Indian Hill, right off Montgomery Rd, on storied ground, this new community will be sure to make a statement and has already garnered much attention.

Here’s why:

Located on 142 acres of ground still owned by a few of the descendants of the Emery family, the tradition and history runs deep. The development team is working to preserve this heritage and pay homage to it’s history by designing a community that their family would be proud of.

As you may know, Indian Hill has very distinct zoning districts, typically in 1, 3 and 5 acre zones. This acreage happens to fall into each of those. That means, there are lots as “small” as 1 acre and up to 5 acres. Over the 142 acres, there are sections of woods as well as open farm fields, many of which have sweeping views. In total, there are 42 lots in the entire community, 27 of which will be developed in the 1st phase off two cul-de-sac streets.

Situated on the northern portion of Indian Hill, this property has a few very unique selling features. Walkability it the one we’re most excited about. There aren’t too many areas in Indian Hill that you’re connected to sidewalks. Nestled up against the City of Montgomery, the entrance of Meadows of Peterloon is right across the street from the Montgomery City Building. This allows access for residents to capitalize on all of the sidewalks in the community as well as dozens of restaurants and watering holes! Pretty rare for an Indian Hill Community!

One less glamorous feature is the access to sewer and water! Indian Hill is often synonymous with on-site sewer systems because of it’s rural nature. But, there are NO on-site systems needed in Meadows of Peterloon! That saves buyers anywhere from $50-$75,000+ depending on the size of the home.

These are just a few of the reasons buyers are clamoring to get into Meadows of Peterloon. Many lots are already under hold as they begin to start the development. Although much is still subject to change, the layouts and designs are being finalized by the developer and Village of Indian Hill. The developer and their team tell us that they plan to have lots ready for building towards the end of the Summer 2020. That means you could be in by that time 2021…trust us, that’s not too far away.

If you’re considering building in Indian Hill, you owe it to yourself to consider this new community. And we’re happy to share information! Classic Living Homes and Sterling Homes are already working on plans for homes in the community and would be happy to sit down with you to discuss the options!!

Don’t wait as lots are being locked up as you read this!

Your Guide to Building A Home In Mason

Your Guide to Building A Home In Mason

by | Aug 14, 2019 | Building Tips, Buyers, Northern Cincinnati, Uncategorized

Mason is a Hot Spot For New Construction!

We Break Down the Top 3 Options for Custom Homes

The Mason area continues to be a hot spot for new construction, and for good reason! With a top rated school district, an abundance of recreational outlets nearby, a wide variety of shopping and dining, and close proximity to I-71 and I-75, new home buyers consistently add Mason to their top choice for a new home. As the 2109 selling season goes into full swing, we wanted to give you a brief outline of three of the most popular New Home Communities in Mason.

Kensington

  • Site of Homearama 2019
  • Custom Homes from the $800s
  • Half Acre to One Acre Lots
  • Community Pool, Playground, and Gardens
  • Superb Location off of Fields Ertel Road

Vintage Oaks

  • Custom Homes from the $700s
  • Half Acre Home sites with Walkout Options
  • Water features throughout the Community
  • Mature trees & wooded views
  • Conveniently Location off of Duke Blvd

Long Cove

  • Prestigious Community
  • Custom Homes from the $800s
  • Elegant Clubhouse & Community Pool
  • Picturesque Waterways and Streetscape
  • Beautiful Entrances at Wilken and Snider

Download Our Guide to Mason Flyer

For more information, contact Mike Hines at 513.260.0424 or Jan Gerding at 513.608.3770 at Build Collective at Coldwell Banker West Shell. They can get you started on building your perfect home in 2019!

Townhome Living Is On the Rise

Townhome Living Is On the Rise

by | Apr 7, 2019 | Building Opportunities, Buyers

With land prices going up across the board along with building costs, townhome living has become increasingly attractive to all sorts of buyers. Townhome living is nothing new as they’ve been around for decades, but recently, options are becoming more and more prevalent.

Now, it might be obvious, but what is a townhome? If you Wikipedia it, the history of a townhome is quite interesting considering why people often decide to live in a town home:

In the past, “a townhouse was the city residence of a noble or wealthy family, who would own one or more country houses in which they lived for much of the year. From the 18th century, landowners and their servants would move to a townhouse during the social season.”

It’s funny to see that even in the past, people we’re attracted to townhomes because of the social component. That couldn’t more true today. Since townhomes are typically vertical in nature with multiple floors of living, they tend to be clusters with many units in one complex. This can be very desirable when located around vibrant and bustling areas where buyers are looking to capitalize on their surroundings rather than focus on maintenance of their homes.

And, with pricing going up across the board and demand for living options near these walkable districts at an all time high, townhomes are becoming a great option when zoning allows. In the near future, we see townhomes and more dense units hitting the market in an effort to create more “affordable” or workforce housing options.

So, lets take a look at some of the top townhome projects in the works near in Cincinnati.

BROADWAY BROWNSTONES in Loveland

Priced from $399,000 • 1,900 Sq. Ft. • Only 1 Unit Left!

The Broadway Brownstones are located directly on the Little Miami Bike Trail in Downtown Loveland. With an bustling downtown district with Breweries, restaurants, candy shots, and an awesome new jewelry shop (shout out to Welling and Co!), Loveland is a force to be reckoned with! Dont miss the chance to live at Broadway Brownstones.  Only One Unit Left… Builder Model! Check out the full website here

 

THE ALLORA ON MADISON in Oakley

Priced from $495,000 • 2,000 Sq. Ft.  • Only 4 Units Left!

The Allora has been one of the top selling townhome project in the Cincinnati area. It’s no surprise through given that it’s in the core of downtown Oakley next to St. Cecelia and steps from the Madtree, Crossroads, and pretty much every possible convenience you could ask for. Check out the available units here

 

 

 

PARK MANOR in Blue Ash

Priced from $600,000

Luxury living in the heart of Blue Ash!  Luxury, Convenience and Carefree living in a beautiful master planned community that offers something for everyone.  Learn more about the Park Manor Townhomes here!

 

If you find that townhome living sounds like the perfect solution for you, reach out to us!  We can give you more information on the featured townhomes above, or help you find another community that is perfect for you!

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