sam miller of remax stars realty: Double Your Online HomeBuyer Activity with This Pricing Technique - 01/31/23 04:00 PM

There was a time when top real estate agents and motivated homeowners priced their homes at $199,900 instead of at $200,000.  It was this way for many years and the concept actually originated from the retail sales business where retailers would list and sell a ton more products at $9.99 compared to if they priced the same product at $10.00.  You may be wondering what changed and why is $200,000 a more compelling listing price than $199,900.  I am glad you are wondering this!
The internet and real estate websites changed the pricing game in a big way.  Think back to your … (8 comments)

sam miller of remax stars realty: Can you get rid of your Private Mortgage Insurance? - 12/17/22 04:22 AM

If you bought a home with less than a 20% down payment you are most likely paying PMI which is short for Private Mortgage Insurance. PMI is an added expense on the majority of conventional homes loans above and beyond the monthly principal and interest payment. If you bought your home with a 5% down payment conventional loan it will typically take between 7 and 8 years for you to pay down your mortgage for you to have enough equity to have your monthly PMI payment removed.
For most people who are paying PMI, there may be another way to get … (1 comments)

sam miller of remax stars realty: What would you do if your landlord gives you 30 days notice to vacate? - 12/15/22 04:16 PM

I am posting the question "What would you do if your landlord gives you 30 days notice to vacate your rental?". The reason I am asking this question is becaue this exact situation is happening across the United States of America and it has been happening in record numbers over the last 2 years. There are literally thousands of tenants who are essentially being kicked out of their rentals because the landlord has an opportunity to sell that rental home and make a sizable profit. There are even cases where the landlord wants the tenant to move out so that they … (2 comments)

sam miller of remax stars realty: How to detect a leaking toilet - 11/19/21 05:57 PM
Utility bills are on the rise across the country and we are experiencing an increase in water and sewer bill rates here in Mount Vernon, Ohio as well.  One way to make sure you aren't overpaying for your water bill is to double check and make sure you do not have any toilets that are leaking causing the the water to be constantly running.  In this video you will see a quick and cheap way to double check to make sure your toilets aren't costing you money and without having to hire a plumber for this simple test.
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sam miller of remax stars realty: 5 Things a 1st time homebuyer should know before looking at homes - 11/09/21 01:42 PM

When it comes to buying a house, there are a lot of steps that you will want to know about before you start looking inside homes. Most homebuyers start their home-buying process by searching online for homes. This is a BIG mistake because most buyer really have no ideal how much or what price range home a bank or mortgage company can qualify them for. Most buyers also don't know which loan program is right for them and that is why the 1st step is to get pre-approved for financing before you step out to look at any home.
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sam miller of remax stars realty: Sunset Time-Lapse Video at the Apple Valley Lake East Boat Launch - 10/18/21 09:00 AM
My wife and I were out for an evening ride driving around the Apple Valley Lake last night and we noticed that the sky and cloud activity were amazing.  We pulled into the east boat launch which is located on Apple Valley Drive, we pulled in and I setup my time-lapse camera gear.  My cameras settings were pretty simple and we mounted the camera to the north boat dock at the boat launch and recorded for an hour.  The result is this neat little 2-minute time lapse showing the sky and sunset reflection, the moving clouds, and the wave motion across … (2 comments)

sam miller of remax stars realty: Top 10 most common home inspection items I see over and over again - 01/19/21 10:15 AM

The home inspection can be a significant step in the home buying and selling process for both the buyer and the homeowner.  Over the last 30+ years there are a lot of home inspection related items that the buyer requests for the seller to correct based on the results of the home inspection report.  Here is my list of the top 10 most common home inspection items that I see on a regular basis:  
Lack of adequate handrails on steps and staircases Chipped or flaking paint on the interior or exterior of the property Lack of GFCI outlets within 6 … (5 comments)

sam miller of remax stars realty: Mount Vernon Ohio 4th of July Fireworks - 07/04/19 09:18 PM
The annual 4th of July celebration in Mount Vernon, Ohio was one of the best ever.  There were festivities scheduled at the Ariel Foundation Park nearly the entire day and two of the bigger highlights included live music and a FREE concert by McGuffey Lane as well as one of the most spectacular fireworks displays our community has ever experienced.
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sam miller of remax stars realty: Centerburg Ohio Community Video by Drone - 05/05/17 06:10 AM
An birds eye view of a few neighborhoods adjoining the downtown area in Centerburg Ohio. In this video you will see Centerburg homes, churches, businesses, popular streets and community space. #Centerburg . This video is brought to you by The Sam Miller Team of REMAX Stars Realty 740-397-7800 KnoxCountyOhio.com.
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sam miller of remax stars realty: Drone Video of The Lakes at Ariel Foundation Park in Mount Vernon Ohio - 01/15/17 07:58 AM
The Lakes at Ariel Foundation Park in Mount Vernon, Ohio was once part of a gravel quarry and today it has become one of the nicest community parks in Ohio.  A few of the amenities you will see while watching this short video flyover are pavilions, paved walking paths, park benches, a historic bowstring truss bridge and an Island that features an incredible 360 degree panoramic view. This video offers a unique view of The Lakes section of Ariel Foundation Park.  Be sure to subscribe because we will be sharing more videos on Ariel Foundation Park and the many different areas and amenities … (2 comments)

sam miller of remax stars realty: See The Rastin Observation Tower at Ariel Foundation Park - 01/12/17 08:27 AM
Ariel Foundation Park in Mount Vernon, Ohio is an amazing place that features so many incredible amenities.  This video is a highlight of the Rastin Observation Tower at Ariel Foundation Park.  Previously known as the PPG smokestack as a critical part of their glass manufacturing center, this massive chimney has gained a new life with a custom fabricated wrap around staircase.  Visitors can now experience a 360 degree panoramic view of the park from elevated views.  
This video is part of our ongoing series titled 365 Things To Do in Knox County Ohio.  If you are intersted in other Knox County Ohio Community … (1 comments)

 
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