May 6, 2011
By
Danielle Powers
Front view of 624 Brysen Toledo, Ohio 43609
Nicole Zawacki presents this home at 624 Brysen Toledo, Ohio 43609.
Kitchen of 624 Brysen Toledo, Ohio 43609
This 1-story traditional home at 624 Brysen Toledo, Ohio is located close to expressways, University of Toledo Medical Center, and Swan Creek Preserve Metropark. This home is completely remodeled: new kitchen, new flooring, new paint, security system, new windows, surround sound, giant backyard, and a new 6′ privacy fence. There is a shed for extra storage and all appliances stay! Priced at $39,900, this home is priced under Market Value!
Backyard with 6' privacy fence at 624 Brysen Toledo, Ohio 43609
For more information on this property or to reach Nicole Zawacki visit http://624brysen.danberry.com/
April 8, 2011
By
Danielle Powers
Front view of 2938 S. Byrne Toledo, Ohio
Rose Toth Gallardo presents this home at 2938 S. Byrne Toledo, Ohio.
Interior of 2938 S. Byrne Toledo, Ohio
This 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home at 2938 S. Byrne Toledo, Ohio is located in walking distance to Copeland Park. It features freshly painted interior and new kitchen laminate flooring. Relax in the jacuzzi tub in the full bathroom. It has a private fences yard with a deck and 2.5 car garage. This home also has a partially finished basement perfect for a recreation room or additional family room. At 1,180 square feet and priced at $88,900, all appliances are included as well as a home warranty!
Back View with deck of 2938 S. Byrne Toledo, Ohio
For more information on this property or to reach Rose Toth Gallardo visit http://2938byrne.danberry.com/
April 4, 2011
By
Danielle Powers
Jeff Schaaf presents this home at 4209 Westway Toledo, Ohio.
Front view of 4209 Westway Toledo, Ohio
This home located at 4209 Westway Toledo, Ohio is a 2 story traditional home with a full basement. It is conveniently located close to shopping and highways. It features 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. The kitchen is remodeled and upgrades include furnace, central air, water heater, roof, siding, plumbing, and electric. Relax in the backyard which features a great water feature and brick patio. Priced at $79,900 and 1,225 square feet, all appliances stay including washer and dryer and move in at closing!
Backyard water feature at 4209 Westway Toledo, Ohio
For more information on this property or to reach Jeff Schaaf visit http://4209westway.danberry.com/
March 30, 2011
By
Danielle Powers
Front view of 6853 Running Brook Holland, Ohio
Lori Stephens presents this property at 6853 Running Brook Holland, Ohio.
Interior of 6853 Running Brook Holland, Ohio
This 3 bedroom ranch style home at 6853 Running Brook Holland, Ohio is located in Crystal Creek Subdivision and the rated excellent Springfield Local School District. It has a private, fenced in lot and a patio off the kitchen. This home features an open floor plan, a finished basement with room for entertaining and lots of extra storage, and first floor laundry. The large living room has vaulted ceiling and gas fireplace. It is freshly painted throughout with neutral decor. At 1,376 square feet, this home is competitively priced at $164,900.
Interior of 6853 Running Brook Holland, Ohio
For more information on this property or to reach Lori Stephens visit http://6853runningbrook.danberry.com/
February 17, 2011
By
kathyjaworski
If you’ve ever participated in the purchase or sale of a home here in the Toledo Real Estate Market or anywhere in the U.S., you’ve probably heard some of those terms. If you’re anything like most other home buyers or sellers in the country, you may have been a bit overwhelmed by those same terms. Have no fear! The National Association of Realtors has created a Glossary of Common Real Estate Terms that can help you through the process of buying or selling a home; what is undoubtedly one of the most important transactions of your life! Here at Danberry, we also recognize that these situations can be stressful, and we want to do everything we can to help ease that stress. Contact one of our Danberry REALTORS® today. We’re happy to help!
December 10, 2010
By
Emily Yerkes
You can get into a new home with as little as 3.5% down, rates are still under 5%!
November 18, 2010
By
Dick Baker
When homes go on the market we can find many conflicting opinions from “industry experts” about the degree to which a home should be decorated for the holidays, or even personalized to their family. Some will argue that even family photos are distracting to house hunters, but isn’t that part of what transforms a house into a home? Like anything else, an “optimal amount” should be the goal, not too much, not too little, but just right. A professional Realtor can help sellers determine what is right, and they should be prepared to objectively look through the eyes of the buyer. It’s probably time to package up the beer can collection and Star Trek memorabilia!
So now the question of how much to decorate for the holidays is upon sellers. It’s probably safe to say that owners shouldn’t go over the top like retailers who started putting up Christmas displays on Halloween! At the other end of the spectrum, doesn’t a stark, sterile non-holiday look shout “Bah, Humbug!” at prospective buyers?
If you find yourself debating how much is too much, a middle-of-the-road approach probably makes sense – neither be Clark Griswold nor the Grinch, instead be tasteful, perhaps even elegant. More than a fire in the fireplace can provide a welcoming warmth to a home. Lighting, the right aromas or other inexpensive but effective techniques can accomplish the job. I found what I thought was sensible advice on this topic in REALTOR Magazine Online. Click here to read the article in its entirety. There are probably good tips here even if you’re NOT selling.
What are your thoughts on these topics? We’d love to know how the Toledo Real Estate Market and the surrounding communities feel about this topic, and we encourage you to comment below!
October 20, 2010
By
Greg Cepek
As we’ve all seen, mortgage interest rates remain at or near all time lows. While it’s normal for everyone to want the lowest rate we all need to remember they have the potential to shoot back up, typically at a much faster pace, than they trickle down. Most lenders offer borrowers the option to “lock” in the interest rate once a purchase agreement is in place which secures that rate during the time it takes the loan to process. The other option borrowers have is to “float” the rate, meaning the processing of the loan begins but the rate might be higher or lower when the customer finally decides to lock it in.
I always recommend my clients lock their rate once the contract is in place. I’ve seen too many times over the years where a borrower decides to float it and then within a few days or weeks the rate is much higher than where it was originally. It’s always better to settle for a great rate, as they are today, even if they go down slightly after you lock it in than to be stuck with a much higher rate you will be stuck with for the next 30 years if they shoot up as you are floating the rate.
October 15, 2010
By
Ann Newman
According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), in 2009, a record 47% of homes sold were purchased by first-time buyers. A professional home inspection not only educates buyers on the condition of the home but can minimize costly surprises down the road.
1. Inspect the Inspector. Only hire a home inspector with an excellent reputation and credentials. Ask how long the company has been in business, and verify the inspector carries professional liability insurance also known as “Errors & Omissions” (E&O).
2. Ask for a sample of a report. The quality of the final inspection report will be important. Make sure the reports are prepared with clear pictures and concise details addressing all the various systems and accessible elements of the home.
3. Inspect ancillary systems. It’s hard for first-time home buyers to know what they need, so be sure to ask what additional services the company offers. Generally, the company will offer you a multiple services discount as well as the added convenience of only having to attend one inspection appointment. Other common services offered by home inspectors are termite inspections, mold screening, water testing and radon testing.
4. Go along on the inspection. Ask the inspection company if they encourage buyers to tag along on the inspection. If the inspector discourages you from going along and asking questions, find another inspector. In addition to documenting issues and needed repairs that may exist, a professional home inspector will also show the new buyer how to operate the various systems in the home and provide tips on improving energy efficiency and maintaining the home in general.
September 16, 2010
By
Dick Baker
If not, you probably haven’t been paying attention for the last few years. But that can be said about virtually ALL real estate markets. The values of your home and mine here in Toledo, Ohio, have declined in recent years, but hasn’t that been the case with everyone’s 401(k) as well? My own opinion (which is worth what you’re paying for it) is that it would be a great mistake to look at housing primarily as an investment. Our homes were never intended to be piggy banks from which we could periodically extract some equity to spend on lavish items.
So why should we be bullish on housing? Lots of reasons. Most basically, our homes are our shelter, and that has great value. You can’t live in your stock portfolio. Others pay rent for their shelter, and their rent is gone forever. But we also buy homes for other great reasons – they may be in a neighborhood or school systems that we prefer, or an easy commute to our employment. When you own your home, you don’t have to ask permission from a landlord before making alterations. And home ownership still enjoys favorable tax treatment (but keep an eye on Washington!).
Warren Buffett, who knows a thing or two about investing, is well known for this concept (sorry I don’t know the exact quote) – when others are running scared, that is the time to be bold. If anyone questions whether that time is now for housing, I would offer one more extremely important factor that should tip the scales toward buying – mortgage interest rates are the lowest that I have seen in my 42 years at Danberry!
