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activerain: Have You Seen "The Big Idea"? - 01/01/08 04:48 PM
I was switching channels recently one night and saw a show that surprisingly refreshing.
It's called "The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch"!
It's on Monday through Friday nights at 10:00pm EST on CNBC.
Donny interviews ordinary people, who have come up with a great ideas and turned them into a million dollar or more … (9 comments)

activerain: 6878 Pelicans Run Court Maineville Ohio 45039 - 12/27/07 04:56 PM
6878 Pelicans Run Court Maineville, OH 45039
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For more photos, go to: http://www.CincinnatiRealEstateHelp.com and click on "Buying" and then go to "Dan's Listings". 
6878 Pelicans Run Court Maineville, Ohio 45039$179,000by Dan Weis, Realtor, Cincinnati, Ohio Cincinnati, Ohio Real Estate 
This 3 bedroom, 2.5 baths, vinyl & stone, 2-story home is nestled in on a cul-de-sac lot with a fenced back yard.  It's located … (4 comments)

activerain: Cincinnati area - Free Home & Condo Buyer Class - Nov. 7th - 10/16/07 04:43 PM
If you plan on starting your home search within the next 12 months, NOW is the time to start your learning process! So before you start looking, get 'educated' in the home buying and mortgage process - from start to finish.
     You will benefit from attending this educational class. Over … (0 comments)

activerain: I Couldn't Believe My Eyes...Paying Off Credit Cards First? - 10/14/07 08:50 PM
I saw a headline in a local paper that said, "Credit Card Bills Paid First". Credit cards being paid before mortgage payments? You've got to be kidding me. People are so concerned about getting behind in their payments, but they don't think the lender will foreclose on them. Wake up! They … (1 comments)

activerain: Do You Spend More Time Planning Your Vacation? - 10/02/07 03:19 PM
I recently returned from a marketing seminar and learned a lot of great information as well as took steps to set some items in motion. But one of the valuable lessons I learned is that after the seminar is over, you need to have a roadmap of what you want to accomplish from … (2 comments)

activerain: August Cincinnati Home Sales Surpass July, But... - 09/25/07 03:16 PM
August Home Sales Surpass July Sales, But Still Off on a Yearly Basis.
Home sales in August -- at 2,161 units sold -- increased over a month earlier, when sales totaled 2,112. But on a yearly basis, homes sales last month fell 15.3% from August one year earlier.
Nationally, August home sales were … (0 comments)

activerain: Seller-Held, Open House Safety Tips! - 09/15/07 03:14 PM
When home sellers hold their own open houses, they need to be aware that all prospects may not be who they say they are.
Here are some steps to take when holding your own open house:
Partner up, if possible.  Tell a neighbor to keep their eyes open during the open house for … (0 comments)

activerain: Handling Home Builders Right Now! - 09/05/07 11:35 AM
There's been a lot of discussion about the solvency of builders lately.  Some builders are picking up and leaving subdivisions where they've been selling homes, but with slower home sales now, they're looking for greener pastures. 
Today, the experience you'll have with any builder is based on how good the sales rep … (0 comments)

activerain: Cincinnati Home Selling Tip: Build New or Sell First? - 09/04/07 01:42 PM
You're currently a homeowner, who wants to build a new home.
It could be a home you fell in love with and have to have or maybe it's a builder's model home or you've just outgrown your current home.  In any case, you need to hit the brakes and look closely at … (0 comments)

activerain: Life Is Like A Planters Creamy Peanut Butter Jar! - 08/17/07 10:11 AM

A long time ago, there was a man, who was born in Holland.  When he was young, his family brought him to America, where he grew up and later had a family of his own.  During his journey through life, he bought a lot of land in the Kenwood area of … (6 comments)

activerain: Is Media Controlling The Real Estate Market? - 08/16/07 02:23 PM
Is Media Controlling The Real Estate Marketby Dan Weis, Cincinnati OH REALTOR®   Cincinnati OH Real Estate  
All people see and hear right now 24/7 is how bad the real estate and mortgage markets are. The news makes it sound like the world is coming to an end.Well, because many in the mortgage industry gave mortgages to … (4 comments)

activerain: Home Buyer Class Numbers Are Up! - 08/15/07 01:11 PM
In a previous post, I asked "where are all of the buyers?"
Well, I've found 17 home buyers so far in the past week.
You see, I'm teaching a First-time Home & Condo Buyer Class tonight and the response is the largest yet this year for attending one of my classes.  We teach … (15 comments)

activerain: Are WEEDS Blocking Your View? - 08/14/07 03:04 PM
 Do you ever feel like you can't get a handle on what you want to accomplish?
Have you looked at your surroundings lately?
(This photo is of an actual listing (not mine) - weeds and all! I'm sure the neighbors love this home being for sale and vacant!)
What are your "WEEDS"?
Tolerations, distractions, lack … (4 comments)

activerain: Where Have All The Buyers Gone? - 08/13/07 03:14 PM
Where have all of the buyers gone?
It's an excellent market for home buyers right now, so where are they? 
Here's some thoughts:
~ Are there just a lot more sellers than buyers right now?  With the increase of foreclosures and owners needing to sell before their adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs) adjust along with the … (3 comments)

activerain: Bad MLS Photos Are Stealing Your Sellers' Equity! - 08/10/07 01:48 PM
When you peruse through real estate listings on various web sites, do you really look at the interior photos?
(I'd love to show you some examples, but I'm not permitted to 'copy and paste' other agent's listing photos.)Some sellers are losing thousands of dollars or even outright sales on their homes.Why?Because agents aren't … (13 comments)

activerain: Home Selling Tip: Beware of Lender Deal-Killers - 08/07/07 05:04 PM
Home Selling Tip: Beware of Lender Deal-Killersby Dan Weis, Cincinnati OH REALTOR®   Cincinnati OH Real Estate   The mortgage industry is currently in turmoil and going through a lot of changes right now, so be careful. 
When you have your home on the market and receive an offer, it's not enough to assume that the buyer has been pre-approved.  … (7 comments)

activerain: Are Mechanical System Photos Too Much? - 08/06/07 04:05 PM
Everyone talks about taking more photos of their listings when posting online.
Many real estate websites now allow multiple photos up to 20 or more to be posted online.
How much is too much?
Once you've taken all of the normal interior and exterior photos of a home, is considered OK to take a photo … (11 comments)

activerain: 8810 Charleston Woods Drive, Mason, Ohio - 08/03/07 03:58 PM
8810 Charleston Woods Drive, Mason, Ohio 45040
For more photos and details, go to: http://www.CincinnatiRealEstateHelp.com and click on "Dan's Listings". 
8810 Charleston Woods Dr. Mason, Ohio 45040by Dan Weis, Realtor, Cincinnati, Ohio Cincinnati, Ohio Real Estate 
This 4 bedroom, 3 full bath, brick, transitional 2-story home shows like a model.  It's located in the Charleston Park subdivision of Deerfield Township and is in Mason … (2 comments)

activerain: Changes in the Sub-Prime, Mortgage Market! - 07/25/07 05:17 PM
I attended a seminar today about the changes that are happening in the sub-prime mortgage market that was hosted by Rick Pilger, an ActiveRain Mortgage Consultant.  I wanted to educate myself on the changes occurring in the sub-prime and high LTV (Loan To Value) mortgage markets.
Here are some of the highlights I learned:
Deliquencies of sub-prime, Adjustable … (1 comments)

activerain: You're At The Half Way Point of 2007! - 07/03/07 08:08 PM
Now that the first half of 2007 is over, how are you doing with your business goals so far? It's been another good year for some and a tough year for many, because as the market changed, not everyone changed with it.Why is that?It's all between your ears!  You make your … (3 comments)