December 13, 2011
By
Dick Baker
Danberry Congratulates Al Nissen, Brenda Braden
Once again, Danberry associates will be at the helm of both local Boards of Realtors, as Al Nissen from Danberry’s Temperance office was installed as the Monroe County Association of Realtor’s President on December 3rd. This will be Al’s third tour of duty in that position (a term fitting for this military family). We’re proud of Al and can’t think of an individual who has contributed more over the years to MCAR! Brenda Braden, manager of the same Temperance office, was installed as both a Director of the Monroe County Association of Realtors and as a Director of the MLS Board at the banquet. Under Brenda’s Chairmanship in 2010, the association’s RPAC Committee also achieved 159% of its goal set by MAR! We’re very proud of these professionals!
December 2, 2011
By
Dick Baker
Danberry associates win highest honors at Realtors’ Annual Meeting
Barb Stout from Danberry’s Perrysburg office was installed as the 2012 President of the Toledo Board of Realtors at its annual meeting on December 1st at The Toledo Zoo. Having served as a Director of the Board for years and served on most of TBR’s committees, Barb now holds the trade association’s highest office.
The Board’s two highest annual honors were also announced at the meeting. Carol Dimas from Danberry’s Briarfield office was named TBR’s “Realtor of the Year”. Carol was recently re-elected as a Director, and also chaired TBR’s most successful RPAC Committee in 2011. Jack Amlin from the same office won the “Realtor Citizen of the Year” award for his numerous contributions to civic and charitable groups, most notably as auctioneer at countless charity functions.
Among others addressing the Realtor group was Chris Hall, Danberry’s Vice President and Managing Broker at its Oregon and Perrysburg offices. Chris was recently elected Treasurer of the Ohio Association of Realtors, the first from northwest Ohio to serve in that capacity for the state trade organization in 19 years.
Danberry is very proud of the contributions these four individuals have made both to their industry and to the communities they serve!
October 31, 2011
By
Danielle Powers
Kendall Gigax presents this home at 5921 Sun Breeze Trail Sylvania, Ohio 43560.
Front View of 5921 Sun Breeze Trail Sylvania, Ohio
In the popular Edgewater Subdivision, this home is only 7 years old and is located in Highland Elementary and Northview High School districts. 5921 Sun Breeze Trail Sylvania, Ohio 43560 is conveniently located close to Pacesetter Park, Sylvania Library, Highland Meadows Golf course, Mayberry Square, and Plummer Pool. It is a 2 story brick home with a full basement, 4 bedrooms, and 2.5 baths. Relax in the large master suite with tray ceiling, 2 walk in closets, and a whirlpool tub. The big, open kitchen has a granite island, and the family room has vaulted ceiling and gas fireplace. The dining room has sliders to the patio area which leads to the large, landscaped yard with sprinkler system. This open and spacious home is priced at $225,000.
Kitchen of 5921 Sun Breeze Trail Sylvania, Ohio
For more information on this property or to contact Kendall Gigax visit http://5921sunbreezetrail.danberry.com/
Back View of 5921 Sun Breeze Trail Sylvania, Ohio
June 4, 2010
By
Dick Baker
You’ve probably heard the analogy comparing real estate markets to weather reports. Real estate markets, like weather reports, are local. What we really want to know is what’s going on in our neighborhood-with Toledo homes for sale-not half way across the country. The media constantly reports what is going on in Florida, California, New York and Las Vegas, but to make good buying and selling decisions here, you want to know about the Toledo real estate market, which brings us back to the title of this article.
We are facing a window of opportunity, but remember, open windows do close. We know that mortgage interest rates right now are at bargain levels – essentially mortgage money is “on sale”. With soaring federal debt and deficits, however, does anyone believe these historically low rates are sustainable? I don’t. Those low rates are also coupled with a high inventory of listings (great choices) and low prices. I’ll bet a year from now buyers will look back at June of 2010 and say “THAT was our window of opportunity. What were we waiting for?”
How can we help you? You can find a Danberry professional by clicking on “Agents & Offices” above. If you have mortgage questions, click on “Financing” to find a Home Mortgage Consultant at First Mortgage Consultants, an affiliate of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage.
February 17, 2010
By
Dick Baker
The fact that you’re reading this means you are on our web site, and that suggests that you are considering either buying or selling a home. You are precisely the ones for whom spring has sprung! The spring real estate market, that is.
Traditionally the market is hottest from spring through early summer, but it’s coming early this year. RIGHT NOW is the time to take the plunge if you intend to buy or sell any time this year, primarily because of the tax credit incentives that will disappear after April 30th. From $6,500 to $8,000 of real money is available not only to first-time buyers, but also to current homeowners who have owned their home for 5 consecutive of the last 8 years. But this rare “bonus” that Uncle Sam is offering disappears on May 1st.
So, Mr. Seller, it’s time to get serious about selling your home in the next couple months. That usually means pricing it to the market rather than the price you hope to get. This is often a bitter pill for sellers to swallow, but it shouldn’t be if you then become a buyer and take advantage of the same discounted pricing on your next home. For those “moving up”, you can actually save more on your next home than you will “lose” on the current one. A rising tide lifts all boats, so if you wait for the value of your home to rise, remember that all others will have risen as well.
And you, Mr. Buyer, what are you waiting for? If you are buying a home over $800,000 or if your income is beyond the upper limits of the credit you may not qualify, but many buyers can grab the tax credit if they act soon, and while interest rates are at historically low levels.
If you need information about the tax credits, that’s what we’re here for! Call or email one of Danberry’s Real Estate professionals soon. If you are unsure of your mortgage qualifications, just click on the “Financing” button above to contact one of our Home Loan Consultants. Enjoy the spring air!
February 3, 2010
By
Dick Baker
If so, first of all congratulations! Secondly, IRS has a new form for reporting the transaction, Form 5405, which can be found under “Forms and Publications” at www.IRS.gov. Avoid extra hassle by using the right form.
If you qualify as a first-time buyer but haven’t taken the plunge yet, remember time is running out and we’re not going to see many $8,000 gifts coming from a federal government that is burdened by so much debt. Contracts need to be fully executed by the end of April in order to get the credit. If your tax liability is less than $8,000, you will get a check for the difference.
For those on the fence post about whether or not to buy, perhaps talking to a mortgage loan professional will help you with your decision. By clicking on “Financing” at the top of this page, then on “Contact our Home Mortgage Consultants”, you can get a great deal of help determining your financial qualifications at no cost to you. Let us know if we can help with the process!
December 1, 2009
By
Dick Baker
Trust me, I love dogs as much as anyone. Just ask my Millie. But when it comes to selling your home, man’s best friend may become one of seller’s great problems. Pets (not just dogs) can add restrictions to how and when a home may be seen. Aggressive or unfriendly dogs are an obvious problem, but an overly friendly pooch is also annoying to most people. Then there are pet odors to which owners may have become accustomed. But non-pet-lovers walking into the home from the crisp winter air will pick up on it instantly.
Remember, no two prospective buyers have the same tastes or lifestyles, so let’s not turn any of them away or shorten the period of time they spend in your home. For additional ideas on how to deal with this issue, read on for tips from Realty Times: http://realtytimes.com/133/DickBaker (lower left article).
Do you have any additional tips or humorous stories on this topic? We’d love to hear them.
