John Youker's (jyouker) Blog

I have recently started a new BLOG titled Dayton's Dirt: A Real Estate BLOG about Dayton, OH and I invite everyone to check it out at http://www.daytonsdirt.com/, I think you will find it a good read and very informative.  Here is an example of our most recent post on Dayton's Dirt:One of the ser...

One of the trends I have noticed in our market is that many buyers are simply "waiting" to buy.  They may be out looking, but with an increase in listing inventory, many buyers feel that if they simply wait around, the perfect house - at the perfect price will come along.What many people do not r...

One of the trends I have noticed in our market is that many buyers are simply "waiting" to buy.  They may be out looking, but with an increase in listing inventory, many buyers feel that if they simply wait around, the perfect house - at the perfect price will come along.What many people do not r...

the H.R 3648 Bill should be introduced to law very soon and will greatly help those consumers that sold short on a mortage in the past year.  Here is what I have found up to date:Bill StatusBill Text:Summaries (CRS, PVS) Full TextStatus:IntroducedSep 25, 2007Scheduled for DebateSep 26, 2007Amendm...

If you are facing foreclosure, we may be able to help you or at least point you in the right direction of someone who will be able to help you.  Our primary goal is to assist you, the homeowner avoid foreclosure.  This can be a very stressful time and we understand that; we are here to help you. ...

If you are facing foreclosure, we may be able to help you or at least point you in the right direction of someone who will be able to help you.  Our primary goal is to assist you, the homeowner avoid foreclosure.  This can be a very stressful time and we understand that; we are here to help you. ...

Interest rate:  2% under current market rateZero DownClosing costs paid by seller!This house can be purchased on these terms today!  Your payment will be over $180 per month lower than anyone elses at this same price!The seller is offering these fantastic terms to get this home sold fast!Call Joh...

First opn hopuse on this updated, 4 (possible 5) bedroom two story with a full basement in Huber heights.  Very private setting near homes much higher in value.Office or fifth bedroom upstairs, both bathrooms have been remodeled, new deck built on back of home, fenced in backyard, nice landscapin...

The buzz in the industry today is all about slowing home sales.  Our MLS seems to be holding strong with the same number of homes selling today that have always sold on a monthly basis over the past few years, but the problem seems to be the inventory is almost DOUBLE what it has been in the past...

On September 26, 2007, The House Committee on Ways and Means unanimously approved H.R. 3648, the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007.  For more information, please see THIS ARTICLE.  This is good news for the clients of ours that go through a short sale of their home.  Under current law,...