Southwest Ohio Real Estate Podcast with Tami Holmes
39 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -If you are looking to buy or sell a home, get all the information and the latest updates, tips, and tricks from The Tami Holmes Homeselling Team- your professional Southwest Ohio Real Estate Agents.
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What’s Happening in Our Local Market?
August 31, 2020 19:40Here’s what’s been happening in our local real estate market in 2020. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell Your Home? Receive a Home Value Report What will the real estate market remember about 2020? Will it be the fallout from the stay-at-home period that caused a stall in the market? Or will it be the recovery we’re now experiencing? Real estate is hyperlocal, meaning what’s happening in our local market isn’t what you’re hearing from national news outlets. Despite home s...
What Should I Expect When Closing Amid COVID-19?
August 03, 2020 15:36 VideoHere’s what to expect when closing on a home during COVID-19. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Receive a Home Value Report Selling your home during the health crisis may seem a bit daunting, so if you have found a buyer and accepted an offer, congratulations; you’re almost there! All that’s left is to close the deal. However, the coronavirus has unfortunately thrown a few wrenches into the closing process too. These are the four things sellers should expect when ...
Is Now the Perfect Time to List Your Home?
July 13, 2020 17:56 VideoThe market is hot right now for buyers and sellers. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Receive a Home Value Report Are you eager to sell your home? The market is flooded with buyers eager to buy it. According to the latest Freddie Mac quarterly forecast, mortgage interest rates fell to historically low levels during the spring and are projected to remain low. This means there is a huge incentive for well-prepared buyers to strike now. Homeowners looking for eager ...
Don’t Let the Cold Wreak Havoc in Your Home
July 13, 2020 17:51To avoid temperature-related damage to your home this winter, there are a few critical maintenance items you must complete. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report Our winter weather here in Ohio has been fierce lately. We all know how important it is to bundle up before stepping outside, but have you taken precautions to protect your home, too? “ It’s always good to be prepared. ” To avoid frozen pipes and furnace failures, there are a few si...
Which Home Maintenance Projects Should You Tackle This Spring?
May 26, 2020 19:56 VideoKeep your home running smoothly with these four spring maintenance tips. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Receive a Home Value Report Spring is a great time to tackle a few projects around your house, and since most of us are still sheltering in place, there’s no better time than now to get started. When it comes to keeping your home running smoothly, a little preventive maintenance goes a long way. Here are four such maintenance tips, as outlined by this Anita ...
Will Home Values Be Affected by COVID-19?
May 14, 2020 20:18 VideoHere’s a look at how home values could be impacted by the pandemic. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Receive a Home Value Report Everyone wants to know what kind of effect the pandemic will have on home values. Buyers are hoping they drop, and sellers are hoping they rise. The present situation has been referred to as “uncharted waters” for a reason. Will record unemployment push many buyers out of the market? Will buyers or sellers stay put because of the crisis...
Are New Homes Being Built Right Now?
May 04, 2020 18:28 VideoDue to the pandemic, home building supplies may be harder to get. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Receive a Home Value Report I hope you’re all doing well during this pandemic, and our thoughts and prayers are with every one of you. Some buyers are concerned about how the health crisis may affect the construction of their new home. One thing that may slow the home-building process is that the builder’s supply lines may have been disrupted during this time. Ther...
How Are Agents Communicating During the Pandemic?
April 07, 2020 19:29 VideoHas the fear of the coronavirus changed the way that agents interact with buyers and sellers during showings, open houses, and listing presentations? Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Receive a Home Value Report No matter what is happening in the world, people still have to buy and sell homes. So, what are agents doing to keep our buyers and sellers safe during transactions? Many agents have stated that they are handing out bottles of hand sanitizers at open hous...
What the Coronavirus Means for Our Real Estate Market
March 20, 2020 19:52 VideoHow has the coronavirus impacted our real estate market? Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Receive a Home Value Report Let us first say we hope everyone is staying safe during this coronavirus pandemic. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Now, many buyers and sellers are wondering what effect the coronavirus is having on the real estate market. Prior to the pandemic, our market was already a bit challenging. In some areas, the housing supply had dropped to nea...
Tips for Preparing Your Home for Sale This Spring
February 21, 2020 20:54I’m sharing three simple places sellers can start to prepare their homes for the market. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Receive a Home Value Report Even though it’s February, it’s still an excellent time to think about selling your home and making those necessary preparations for a home sale. Here are some easy things you can do to gear up for the spring market: 1. Clean up your landscaping. What will need trimming and refreshing? Since we’re experiencing an u...
The Difference Between APR and Interest Rates
February 06, 2020 21:23 VideoAPR and interest rates aren’t the same thing. Here’s how they’re different and what they measure. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Receive a Home Value Report Knowing the difference between interest rates and annual percentage rates (APR) could save you thousands on your mortgage. Here's what you need to know. Both of these rates measure important but different costs associated with your mortgage. The interest rate is a measure of the cost of borrowing the prin...
What Baby Boomers Look for in Real Estate
January 23, 2020 21:23 VideoToday I’m sharing stats on why baby boomers choose to relocate, what they look for in their next place, and what they want from their Realtor. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Receive a Home Value Report Baby boomers are in that exciting phase of their lives where they get to thinking about what they’re going to do once they retire, and those plans often involve real estate. What will their next home be? Will it be closer to family members? Maybe moving into a re...
Are You Ready for the Leap From Renter to Homeowner?
January 09, 2020 21:05 VideoToday I’m helping renters get off the proverbial fence and into a new home. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Receive a Home Value Report Elaine Chang has some interesting insights about the advantages of homeownership. First, she points out that it’s a great way to start building financial security. As you pay down the mortgage, you build up home equity—a valuable financial resource. For those who’ve been on the fence about buying, know this: Mortgage rates are ...
Make the Most of Wintertime Showings
December 19, 2019 21:37 VideoWhen the weather outside is frightful, your home feels cozier. Here are some tips to set the wintertime buying mood. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Receive a Home Value Report You’ve likely already heard me talk about how putting your home on the market in winter is a great move if you want top dollar and a quicker sale; market research and statistics from expert sources like the National Association of Realtors back the claim. So, once you do decide to sell ...
4 Reasons Winter Is a Great Time to Sell
November 26, 2019 21:17 VideoIf you’re thinking of selling your home, winter is a great time to do it. Here’s why. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report I’ve been saying it for years: List your home in the winter. Don’t wait for spring. Why? There are four reasons: 1. Less competition. The housing supply typically shrinks this time of year by about 15%, which means buyers don’t have as many homes to choose from. You’ve practically got the market to yourself. The chart be...
Valuable Tips for Potential Home Sellers
November 01, 2019 21:04 VideoIf a home sale is in your future, I’ve got five great tips to help you get your home ready for a quick and profitable sale. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report Here are some things that you can be doing right now to get your home ready to sell that will make a big difference. These tips can help you sell faster and for more money: 1. Declutter. From kitchen counters to fridges to shelves, when things are cluttered it makes a buyer think that...
Don’t Make These 7 Costly Mistakes When Listing Your Home
October 17, 2019 20:35 VideoThere are seven mistakes home sellers must avoid if they want to sell quickly and for top dollar. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report Here are the seven costliest home seller mistakes you must avoid when putting your home on the market: 1. Overpricing or underpricing the home. Even in a hot market, if your home is listed at 5% over its market value, it will sit unsold for several months. If you price your home too low, on the other hand, yo...
The 7 Steps From Loan to Homeownership
September 27, 2019 18:05 VideoThere are seven steps you need to take to make the leap from loan to homeownership. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report So you’ve evaluated your financial situation, weighed your options, and you’re ready for one of life’s most exciting commitments: owning a home. Congratulations! What comes next? Here are the seven steps recommended by USA Today to make the jump from loan to homeownership: 1. Start calculating. What’s your annual income be...
Prepare for the Worst of Winter With These 14 Simple Tasks
September 12, 2019 19:11Don’t let winter catch you off guard! Follow these tips and you’ll be prepared for the worst. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report The winter weather will be hitting us soon, but before it does, it’s a good idea to begin preparing our homes. If you don’t take the proper steps, you could experience problems like flooding from frozen pipes or water leaks from clogged gutters. Today, we’ll be looking at some ways to make sure your house is ready ...
Why Fall Might Be the Best Season of All to Buy a Home
September 12, 2019 19:11If you think summer is the best time to buy in our market, think again. Fall might be the best season of all to buy a home, and there are a few reasons why. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report If you’re thinking of buying a home in Ohio, you might be wondering when the best time of year is to do so. Ohio experiences certain seasonal nuances in the real estate industry that can affect buyers, and these factors include the retraction of prices...
5 Tips to Make Your First Home Sale a Success
September 12, 2019 19:11Selling a home for the first time can seem daunting, but there are five tips that will make the process easier. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report Life is full of exciting “firsts,” and today we’ll be discussing one such event. Perhaps it wasn’t all too long ago that you began to think of buying your first home, but now, after realizing that dream, the time has come for another first experience: Your first home sale. This crucial milest...
How to Choose a Home for Retirement
September 12, 2019 19:10Where do you plan to live during retirement? Today we’d like to share seven key factors that can aid in the decision between staying in your current home or finding a new one for this new chapter in life. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report As more and more baby boomers reach retirement age, they are faced with the question of whether to stay in their current home or sell it and move on. There’s very little inventory in the trade-up home ma...
Make Your Home Dazzle With These 4 Budget-Friendly Upgrades
September 12, 2019 19:09Are you thinking of making some upgrades to your home in 2019? Today we want to share four budget-friendly suggestions. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report Here are four budget-friendly upgrades you can make to your home that will not only save you money, but will also help you sell for top dollar in 2019: 1. Add smart home hub systems. Smart home devices that allow remote monitoring and control of your home’s features are a booming industry...
The 2 Factors You Need to Focus on to Be a Shrewd Homebuyer
September 12, 2019 19:09If you want to be a shrewd homebuyer, focus on a home’s dimensions and price per square foot rather than its photos and description. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report When shopping for homes online, it’s important not to take anything at face value. To quote real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran, “Sellers will only show you the photos online that they want you to see. The rest is copy.” What she means is that when you look at listings, rathe...
What Is Happening to Your Buying Power?
September 12, 2019 19:09How will rising interest rates affect you as a buyer? Here is what you need to know. Looking to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Looking to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report I’m sure you have heard about interest rates in the news, so let’s talk about what you have been hearing and how interest rates are affecting the market. The news about rising interest rates is creating a bit of hysteria, and there are some reasons for that fear. If we take a look at where mortgage rates have been...
The Economic Consequences of Waiting to Purchase a Home
September 12, 2019 19:09Buying a home is one of the best ways to build future wealth. However, most millennials aren’t aware of this fact. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report According to a study done by the Urban Institute, members of the millennial generation are less likely to own a home compared to their baby boomer and Gen X elders at the same age. Delaying homeownership, according to UI analysts, may reduce the wealth that this generation’s members will acquir...
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly—Our Market in 2018
September 12, 2019 19:09As the year’s end draws near, I’d like to take a moment to recap our market in 2018 and all the developments that came with it. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report Our real estate market was anything but normal this year—a number of factors were at odds with each other. So, all in all, was 2018 a good year? You might ask many different people this question and receive many different answers. For our part, we helped many of our clients get th...
What Makes Now a Great Time to List a Home?
September 12, 2019 19:09There are quite a few reasons why selling your home this spring is an extremely smart decision. Here are four of them. Looking to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Looking to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report Here are four reasons why listing your home for sale this spring makes sense: 1. Demand is strong. The latest buyer traffic report from the National Association of Realtors shows that buyer demand remains very strong throughout a majority of the country. These buyers are ready, wil...
Are Homes Still Affordable?
September 12, 2019 19:09What does your income need to look like if you aspire to become a homeowner in the future? Today I’ll talk about home affordability as it applies to the market today. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report Rising home prices have many concerned that the average family will no longer be able to afford the most precious piece of the American dream: their own home. However, it’s not just the price of a home that determines its affordability. The m...
A Quick Guide to Staging Your Closet
September 12, 2019 19:09When staging your home, don’t forget about your closet. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report When you think about staging a home, its closets probably aren’t the first rooms that come to mind. However, buyers care a great deal about storage space, so making sure closets look their best before a showing is actually quite important. Even if your closet doors are closed when you leave your property before buyers arrive, you can be sure that they...
8 Major Benefits That Come Along With Owning a Home
September 12, 2019 19:09Is it better to own a home or to rent? Let’s discuss this common question today. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report Owning a home has great financial benefits, yet many continue to rent. Homeownership has long been regarded as a core facet of the American Dream. Renting, meanwhile, is a far more short sighted option. Here are a few reasons why owning a home is financially superior to renting: 1. Homeownership is a form of forced savings. ...
What Should All Real Estate Investors Know?
September 12, 2019 18:56 VideoAre you thinking about becoming a real estate investor? Here are five things that you’ll need to know. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report Real estate investing is hotter than ever, and it’s no wonder why. Mortgage rates are low, home prices continue to grow, and demand for rentals is strong. But if you're interested in investing in real estate, where do you start? Here are five crucial tips I've gathered from successful real estate investors...
5 Things Your Agent Should Be Doing (But Might Not Be)
July 22, 2019 19:36 VideoIf an agent doesn’t do these five things, they aren’t invested in your success as a seller. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report A real estate agent’s job is to serve as an advocate for their clients—to make the home selling process as seamless and stress-free as possible. Unfortunately, because most sellers aren’t intimately familiar with the listing and selling process, certain agents get away with doing the bare minimum. These agents usual...
This Simple Step Can Save Sellers Time, Stress, and Money
May 21, 2019 20:26 VideoWhy are pre-inspections so important for home sellers in our market? That’s the question I’ll answer for you today. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report The inspection period is possibly the most critical period of the entire transaction, and it’s the No. 1 reason that deals tend to fall apart. The inspector’s job is to find flaws in the home, which every home has, and the buyers then ask for gigantic concessions on the price of the home or el...
Will Our Spring Market Be Stronger Than Anticipated?
May 02, 2019 17:01 VideoBuyer demand has increased dramatically over the past few months, and our spring market will be much stronger than originally anticipated. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report If you’re a seller, are there buyers out there willing to buy your home? If you’re a buyer, is there a lot of competition out there vying for all available properties? Let’s answer these questions. Last fall, some predicted that the 2019 residential real estate market ...
How to Distinguish Between Wants and Needs
April 16, 2019 20:07 VideoThis simple guide will help you determine the difference between what you want in a home and what you actually need. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report Technology has made it easier than ever for buyers to find the perfect home. All it takes is a few clicks and some search-result filtering, and they’ll be shown pages upon pages of nearby listings. With all these options at our fingertips, however, it’s important not to conflate your wants a...
Why Should You Consider Selling This Spring?
April 04, 2019 20:53 VideoThere are many reasons why spring is the best time for you to sell your home. Here are five of them. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report If you’ve been on the fence about getting into the real estate market, today I want to share five different reasons why you should choose to sell your home this spring: 1. Demand is strong. The latest buyer traffic report from the National Association of Realtors shows that buyer demand remains strong throu...
Repair Requests: A Sticky Issue for Many Transactions
March 18, 2019 19:08 VideoToday I’ll tell you why buyers should always handle repairs for the homes they’re purchasing. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report One of the happiest days for a home seller is when they finally have an accepted purchase contract on their home. Then comes the inspection period. Without fail, issues will be found in their house. Now, buyers and sellers will have to figure out how to handle repair requests. Here is some advice that comes from I...
What “For Sale By Owner” Really Means for Buyers and Sellers
March 07, 2019 22:43 VideoShould you sell your home as “For Sale By Owner” or hire a Realtor? Here’s what you should keep in mind. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report Not everyone sees the value in hiring a real estate agent. For some, it’s not easy to realize all the work it takes to prepare a home for sale, list it, market it, and keep the transaction flowing smoothly. Selling a home is hard work no matter how you do it, but if you’re looking to forego an agent’s ...