Posts in category 'Ohio Real Estate'

Do you believe whether a groundhog sees its shadow or not is a true indication of when Spring will come?

A lot of people aren't even sure, which means we're going to have more winter.

But even if you do, it doesn't make a whole lot of sense. If it's sunny, and he sees his shadow, that means a longer winter. If it's cloudy and he doesn't see his shadow, it means Spring will come sooner. That seems totally backwards.

And then there are lots of different groundhogs… which are you supposed to believe?

Groundhogs don't predict Spring

Truth is, Spring never actually comes sooner, even if every single groundhog doesn't see his shadow. It begins on a specific calendar day.

Now the weather on the other hand, that's a different story. The weather will be what it will be. Weather is something people make small talk about.

But a groundhog predicting it!? Meteorologists can barely do it.

So, most people don't put a whole lot o...

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Eugene Bostick and his brother Corky have shared a farm on a dead-end road in Fort Worth, Texas since the 1940's. Over the recent years, a lot of people have dropped off stray dogs in the area. Somehow, many of them find their way to the Bostick farm, looking for a home with a warm heart. Fortunately, they found it!

Not only have the lucky pups been provided food and room to run, they also get a treat that very few will ever have the chance to experience.

They get to go out on the town in a train!

This gold-hearted man decided he could create a doggie transport by mimicking something he saw being used to transport rocks.

They get so excited about it, they jump in as soon as they hear Eugene hooking up the tractor, and stay in for the duration of the ride!

These little guys must feel like they're in a parade. Now check out the video below to see this "chew chew" train in action!

AUTHOR NOTE: This article was written in 2016 but is still relevant information in your home search! 

I have only been licensed for a few months now and fortunately I have started out with a good number of friends and family wishing to purchase a house or list their current home. Being such a new agent has it's ups and downs as I have to call and ask my mentor tons of questions all the time. Being around real estate since I was 18 though definitely helps.

As an agent, I want to be as helpful as possible to you and your family so before we look at a house, I generally do a ton of research on it so I can answer your questions before, during and after a showing. I do the same thing for a listing so that it gets listed for the best price and I can accurately market the house to sell it for you.

All of this being said, there are just some questions that I get asked and I simply cannot answer. Below are a couple of examples I have been asked in my short t...

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Tons of people think the number 13 is unlucky. Some don't. But pretty much everyone has at least heard that the number 13 is unlucky.

With Friday the 13th upon us, I thought it'd be fun and interesting to send along some superstitions we come across in the real estate industry, which you may have never heard about…

Lucky numbers

Real estate agents sometimes find themselves working with clients who have superstitions based upon lucky (and unlucky) numbers.

This is often a cultural superstition. And the lucky or unlucky numbers are different from culture to culture.

This can affect whether or not someone will buy a house, if the street address is an unlucky number, or even adds up to an unlucky number.

It can also affect the specific dollar amount they will offer or accept for a house…

What direction a house faces

Does your house face East? If it does, that's great… for some potential buyers.

In general terms, chattel, is a personal possession. In legal terms, chattel is defined as "an item of property other than real estate."

Why is this a real estate term? 

Typically, when purchasing a home, the buyer will ask for certain personal property that belongs to the seller to remain with the real estate. This is often the refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, window coverings, and other appliances. Sometimes though, the buyer would like to keep something of the seller's like a patio set or the sectional sofa in the basement living room.

The bank that is financing the home will likely allow such things like the kitchen appliances to be in the purchase contract as those are seen as "normal" items to sell with a house. A couch or patio set however is not normal and should not be part of the purchase contract. If the buyer wishes to purchase those items with the house, the buyer and seller typically will have their own agreement separate o...

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