key realty: 4 Biggest Obstacles Homeowners Face When Selling a House onTheir Own - 08/09/18 11:18 AM
If you receive my monthly newsletter, there is no need for you to continue. If you are not receiving it, my last Key Realty Newsletter discussed the “4 Biggest Obstacles Homeowners Face When Selling a House on Their Own”.  By Meghan Belnap.  After reading this, if you would like to receive my newsletter, just send me a text with your name an email address to 419-346-1458.
So here we go....
Getting the Right Price
Typically, homeowners have an emotional attachment to their home. Because of this they will price their home to high. Some owners believe buyers can always make an offer. The truth of … (0 comments)

key realty: Condos, Villas, Not Enough Homes to Sell, Sylvania Twp, Key Realty - 01/09/18 05:25 AM
You might have heard that although interest rates are still low, there are not enough homes for buyers to purchase through friends, newspapers, and social media.  As a Realtor with Key Realty, I want to tell you what you have heard is true.  Let me share with you the latest market update as of 1-9-18, or what I like to call "a piece of the real estate pie" in the neighborhood of The Legacy in Sylvania Township.  This market update information is provided by the Toledo Regional Association of Realtors.  I know that schools are important to home buyers.  So here is a link for Sylvania Public Schools.
 
So here … (0 comments)

key realty: Tiffany Village,Million Dollar Homes,Sylvania Twp,Schools,Key Realty - 01/08/18 06:11 AM
You might have heard that although interest rates are still low, there are not enough homes for buyers to purchase through friends, newspapers, and social media.  As a Realtor with Key Realty, I want to tell you what you have heard is true.  Let me share with you the latest market update as of 1-8-18, or what I like to call "a piece of the real estate pie" in the neighborhood of Tiffany Village in Sylvania Township.  This market update information is provided by the Toledo Regional Association of Realtors.  I know that schools are important to home buyers.  So here is a link for Sylvania Public Schools.
 
So here … (2 comments)

key realty: Not enough homes for buyers, Waterford, Sylvania Twp, Key Realty - 01/06/18 07:55 AM
You might have heard that although interest rates are still low, there are not enough homes for buyers to purchase through friends, newspapers, and social media.  As a Realtor with Key Realty, I want to tell you what you have heard is true.  Let me share with you the latest market update as of 1-6-18, or what I like to call "a piece of the real estate pie" in the neighborhood of Waterford in Sylvania Township.  This market update information is provided by the Toledo Regional Association of Realtors.  I know that schools are important to home buyers.  So here is a link for Sylvania Public Schools.
 
So here is … (1 comments)

key realty: Housing Market,Home Prices, Good Time to Buy or Sell, Key Realty - 10/30/17 09:14 AM
 
As an agent with Key Realty, I wanted to share a recent email I received from my broker Dennis Degnan.
"How do Americans view the housing market, home prices, mortgage rates, and whether or not it's a good time to buy or sell a home?
According to the most recent results, the end of summer coincided with a boost in optimism among potential home buyers, especially current renters.
Respondents who said now was a good time to buy pushed the index to an all-time high.
The rise in optimism mirrors the decline in participants who feel home prices will continue to … (1 comments)

key realty: Would you like to work from home, Sylvania School District, Key Realty - 10/11/17 05:00 PM
New listng by Key Realty, 2835 Cypress Colony is located Sylvania Township with a Toledo, Ohio mailing address.  However, the children in this neighborhood attend schools in the Sylvania School District. 
More and more people would like to work from home.  Does this sound like you, your spouse, or your significant other?  This almost 3,000 sq ft home has an office/den with french doors on the main floor, and 4 bedrooms upstairs that you could easily transform one into your  home office or bonus room. 
Master Bedroom is located on the main floor.   Large Living Room with a Formal Dining Room is perfect for entertaining. Large Fenced Yard. Owner … (1 comments)

key realty: Potential Home Seller,Still on the Fence,www.JustCallBert,Key Realty - 09/27/17 01:21 PM
Are you a potential home seller, but you are still are on the fence and have not made up your mind?  You may want to take a few minutes and read the latest from Dennis Degnan, broker of Key Realty in Toledo Ohio.
"Buyer Demand High As Summer Winds Down. 
Buyers also should be prepared to move quickly, as the NAR's most recent data shows more than half the homes sold in August were on the market for less than a month. 
There is no shortage of Americans who want to buy homes. In fact, buyer demand has been high all year. 
But despite growing … (0 comments)

key realty: The Villages, Lifestyle Preview, Pickleball, Sylvania Ohio, Key Realty - 03/13/17 08:13 AM
If you have never visited The Villages, I highly recommend checking it out.  An easy way to get a taste of The Villages is by visiting and taking advantage of their "Lifestyle Preview Visit".  During your visit, you will experience, all that The Villages has to offer.  Golf, resturants, free entertainment in the town squares, movie theaters, bicycle riding, outdoor pools, riding in your own golf cart, and my favorite activity pickleball.  If you don't know about pickleball, it is a great activity for those who play or used to play racket sports. The sport is so popular that it is now … (4 comments)

key realty: Condo/Villa Shortage, Sylvania Ohio, Toledo Ohio, Key Realty - 03/04/17 06:41 AM
Good morning from Toledo Ohio!  As a Realtor with Key Realty, you may be wondering why I said Toledo instead of Sylvania Ohio?  Quite honesty not to many people know about Sylvania Ohio which is just outside of Toledo.  If you mention Toledo people relate to the tv program Mash, Tony Pacos' Hungarian food, The Mudhens which is the farm team for the Detroit Tigers, the University of Toledo, and Toledo Museum of Glass to name just a few associations with Toledo.  What I would like to talk about today is we currently have a shortage of condos/villa homes for sale in the area.
During the last 6 months, 75 condo/villa homes were … (2 comments)

key realty: 3,000 sq ft villa,Open House,Key Realty,Sylvania School District - 01/18/17 06:11 AM
Good morning Toledo!!!!
As a Realtor with Key Realty, I wanted to talk a bit about why would anyone want to buy a villa that is at least 3,000 sq ft.  The last time a 3,000 sq ft villa was purchased in the Sylvania School District was March 4, 2005 according to the Toledo Regional Association of Realtors.  People as they are getting older want to downsize, don't they?
There seems to be a growing trend of multi-generations living together under one roof.  When I was growing up, as soon as I graduated college, bye bye parents.  I wanted to be on my own!  … (0 comments)

key realty: Ottawa Hills,Update,ToledoHomesAndCondos.com,Toledo Ohio, Key Realty - 01/17/17 05:49 AM
Good Morning from Toledo Ohio!!!!
As a Realtor with Key Realty, I am often asked when is the best time to sell my house?  My answer is if you house is in great condition and is priced right for the area, anytime is a Great time to sell your house.  I remember not to long ago I sold a house during a level 2 snow emergency.  The house was priced right, we had 7 showings on the house over the weekend, and by Tuesday and I had multiple offers on the home.  So anytime is a great time to sell your house.
Ottawa Hills is … (1 comments)

key realty: 10 Deal Breakers for Buyers, Sylvania, Key Realty - 12/12/16 02:40 PM
Being a Realtor for Key Realty, it seems the buyers of Northwest Ohio seem to have champagne taste on a beer budget.  Just the other day I had an agent schedule a viewing for one of my listings in Sylvania Ohio.  The house matched the buyers' price range, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, square footage,  but did not have the in-ground swimming pool the buyers were looking for in their next new home.  I can understand the agent wanting to show the house because the back yard could accommodate a built -in swimming pool.  After the viewing the buyers did not want to schedule a second showing … (0 comments)

key realty: Open House in Ottawa Hills, University of Toledo, Costco, Home Depot - 10/20/16 08:35 PM
Good morning Toledo Ohio!!!  You may be wondering a bit about what does an Open House in Ottawa Hills, the University of Toledo, Costco, and Home Depot have in common?  What if I could tell you that all four are in very close proximity of each other.  In today's world we are all looking for convenience.  If you are looking for a home that is centrally located for shopping, schools, and easy access to the expressway, this home may be just what you have been looking for in your next new home.  As a Realtor with Key Realty, I will be having an Open House this Sunday … (3 comments)

key realty: Market Update, Ottawa Hills, Actives, Solds, Key Realty - 08/25/16 01:24 AM
As a Realtor for Key Realty, I am often asked, how is the market.  So here is your market update for Ottawa Hills.  Ottawa Hills is a very prestigious area that is surrounded by the City of Toledo.    In fact, homes actually have a Toledo mailing address.  You may ask, if the houses are in Ottawa Hills, why don't the houses have an Ottawa Hills mailing address?  The answer is, I don't know.  School age children in Ottawa Hills attend the Ottawa Hills School District.  This public school district recently was rated number 1 in the area.
 
So here is your market update.  This information is provided by the Toledo … (0 comments)

key realty: Sellers say Show me the Money! Sylvania Ohio, $260,000, Key Realty - 08/10/16 01:22 AM
Sellers say Show me the Money!  Key Realty and I currently have a listing at 7556 Red Pines in Sylvania Ohio.  The sellers are currently asking $260,000,00.   This home is 4 possibly 5 bedrooms with 3 Full Baths and 1 Half Bath.  In Sylvania we do not include the square footage in the lower level so the square footage not including the basement is 3029 sq ft..
 
The elementary school for this neighborhood is Maplewood and the high school is Northview.  Close by to this neighborhood which may be of interest is Centennia Terrace.  Located near Centennial Terrace are courts for the up … (1 comments)

key realty: Homes with 4,500 Sq. Ft., Sylvania , Ottawa Hills, Key Realty - 02/21/16 10:00 PM
Are you a buyer needing a home with a minimum of 4500 square feet?  That's was on my agenda.  First I looked at Tiffany Village in Sylvania Township.  This small community has some very nice homes, but currently there are no homes on the market.  As a Realtor for Key Realty, I then investigated the community of The Village of Ottawa Hills.
 
So let's see what homes are for sale and and the solds for in the last 12 months. This information is provided by the Toledo Association of Realtors NORIS MLS.
There are currently 15 homes for sale ranging in price from $399,900 for a home … (1 comments)

key realty: Market Update. Homes for Sale and Solds, St. James Wood. Key Realty - 02/16/16 02:07 AM
As a Realtor with Key Realty, let's take a look at the community of ST. James Wood.
An interesting point I want to mention is the children in the community can obtain the benefits of the Sylvania School District while the parents obtain the tax benefits of having a Toledo mailing address. So it is a win-win situation for both the children and the parents. Not to mention the community is within walking distance of Mr Freeze. A great ice cream shop that maybe I go to a bit more than I should.
So now let's see what homes are for sale and and … (0 comments)

key realty: Ottawa Hills, Just sold and available homes under $300,000, Key Realty - 01/03/16 07:07 AM
Ottawa Hills is a community located just outside of Toledo Ohio.  This prestigious community has homes ranging in price from $109,900-$1,599,000.  Recently, I and Ann Albert of Key Realty helped this home owner in Ottawa Hills sell their house.  
Now you may be asking yourself, can I purchase a home in Ottawa Hills for under $300,000.
Yes, you can......
Per NORIS MLS January 3, 2016 the homes listed below are available to be purchased.
3334 Pelham. 4 Bedrooms. 2 Full  and 1 Half Bath. 2106 sq. ft.. $206,500
4261 Bonnie Brook. 4 Bedrooms. 3 Full and 1 Half Bath. 2381 sq.ft.. $210,000
2351 Hempstead 4 Bedrooms. … (2 comments)

key realty: Freddie Mac, Housing Market is Improving, Interest Rates, Key Realty - 10/30/15 07:21 AM
Good Morning Toledo!!!
 
My Broker at Key Realty recently sent out an email that I would like to share with you.
Freddie Mac released on October 23rd, 2015 it's updated Multi-Indicator Market Index (MiMi).  It stated the U.S. Housing market is continuing to stabilize at a slow rate. Two additional areas were entering into the outer range of housing activity. These two areas were Scranton and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
“The national MiMi value stands at 81.2, indicating a housing market that is on it's outer range of housing activity, while showing an improvement of +0.27% from July to to August and a three-month improvement of … (1 comments)

key realty: Waterford Village, Sylvania Twp, Sylvania and Montessori Schools - 09/03/15 04:31 AM
Good morning Toledo !!!
Stella and I are snooping around the Waterford Village subdivision in Sylvania Twp.  This neighborhood is located off of Bancroft between Centennial and Crissey Rd. 
 
 
A couple of school stystems attended by children in this neighborhood are the schools in the  Sylvania Public School System and the West Side Montesorri Schools.
 
 
 Let's take a look at homes currently for sale according to the Toledo MLS System 09/03/15.
2319 Willow Pond. 5 Bedrooms. 4 Full Baths and 1 Half Bath. 3,817 sq ft 2.5 car garage.  Asking $399,900
8763 Big Cypress. 4 Bedrooms. 3 Full Baths and 1 Half Bath. 3,594 sq ft. 3 car garage. Asking … (0 comments)

 
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Toledo, OH

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