Home values have sharply increased this year due to the pandemic, leading to larger property tax bills. Butler County Treasurer, Nancy Nix, said after the March 18 deadline to collect the first half of property taxes the office collected $304.3 million, which is a...
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The potential pitfalls of selling your home without a realtor
When most people sell their homes, they do so with the help of a realtor. This is because real estate transactions are confusing, and realtors have a unique understanding of how to navigate their complexities. Yet, you may dislike the idea of paying a realtor a...
Commercial landlords offer ‘pandemic clauses’
The COVID-19 pandemic has harmed commercial property owners in Ohio and across the country as retail tenants fall further behind in rent payments due to significantly reduced sales. Recent news over vaccines being available in the weeks or months to come is promising,...
Multiple options for joint ownership of real estate exist
When buying a home with another person, whether a spouse, fiance, partner or even a friend, it is important that the ownership of the property is clear. If both parties want to have ownership, multiple options exist for entering into that type of arrangement. Of...
Ensuring nothing goes wrong at a real estate closing
Buying a home is an exciting experience. Whether Ohio residents are buying their first home or are upgrading from a starter home, it is important to understand the real estate closing process. Even if parties have gone through a closing before, it may have been years...
Contingencies can help reduce the stress of real estate purchases
Looking for the perfect home can take some time. It is not uncommon for people to become frustrated and stressed after viewing a large number of homes, but when the right one comes along, it can feel as though everything is beginning to fall into place. That feeling...
Details to consider when putting homes on the market in summer
As the summer months quickly approach, many Ohio residents may be looking at life a bit differently at this time. However, that does not necessarily mean that they are allowing themselves to remain stagnant. In fact, some individuals may feel ready to put their homes...
Seller concessions could make a real estate deal more favorable
Buying residential or commercial property is one of the biggest purchases that many people make in their lives. As a result, Ohio residents and business owners certainly do not want to overpay for real estate. In efforts to get the best deal, buyers may request...
Affidavit of title important in real estate transactions
Buying a house or another type of property is a major purchase. As a result, Ohio homebuyers want to ensure that everything is correct with the real estate they intend to buy. In some cases, legal issues could arise with the property, which is why it is important...
Price and timing are important real estate matters to consider
House hunting can bring about many feelings. When the process first starts, it can seem exciting, and many Ohio residents may think their perfect home is just around the corner. Of course, after a time, the process can seem stressful and overwhelming, and it can seem...


