Knox County Ohio Residential Home Sales and Listing Activity for August 2008

Sam Miller — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 19:07:00 GMT

Despite all the negative media surrounding the housing industry these days our Knox County Ohio real estate market activity is stastically beating many other Ohio markets. During the month of August the Knox County real estate market had 25 successful home sales close through the local Board of Realtors. The average home sales price for August was $135,112 with the lowest home selling for just $39,900 and the highest Apple Valley Lakefront home selling for $372,000. The total dollar volume for residential home sales for the month of August was $3,377,800.

Currently there are 387 homes that are actively for sale and listed in the Knox County Board of Realtors. Based on the 25 sales in August there is roughly 15 months of active inventory on the market. What this means is that based on the current absorbtion rate of 25 per month it would take 15 months to deplete our current inventory. Fifteen ..(read more)

Mount Vernon Ohio Home Sales Activity Report

Sam Miller — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:25:00 GMT

Currently there are 163 homes actively for sale in the Mount Vernon School District with an average listing price of $169,317. This average listing price is slightly higher than in years past because we have a higher number of more expensive homes currently on the market. When you calculate averages and include a home that is listed for $825,475 it tends to elevate the numbers a little more than normal. The lowest active home that is currently for sale in Mount Vernon is listed for $48,900 so there are certainly affordable homes available today that offer monthly payments that are cheaper than renting.

So far this year there has been 145 homes in the Mount Vernon School District that have already SOLD. The average selling price for a home in Mount Vernon that since January 1st 2008 SOLD for $108,400. Based on the current sales activity so far this year there should be more than 240 home ..(read more)

Mount Vernon Ohio Home Sales Activity Report

Sam Miller — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:25:00 GMT

5% Interest Rate On Knox County OH Homes For Sale

Sam Miller — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 07:47:00 GMT

5% Fixed Interest Rate Loans Available on ANY of These 6 Knox County OH Homes When You Finance Your Purchase Through The Bank That Owns Them

Here's The Deal...these homes are bank owned and they want them SOLD immediately. They are offering amazing incentives to Knox County home buyers in exchange for a quick sale.

Here's what you get with this incentive financing package:

5% Fixed Rate Interest Loan
30 Year Loan Payment Term
No PMI Required (bank waived all PMI)
Only 10% Down (which can be a gift)

Here are some sample payments for example purposes factoring in the details from above:

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Google Search Using Your Cell Phone and Text Messaging

Sam Miller — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 08:44:00 GMT

Have you ever needed a quick phone number and didn't want to take the time to boot up your computer and search Google and you wanted to avoid the high charge for directory assistance or 411 connect? Have you ever wanted the phone numbers for the local movie theatres or pizza places near you and you don't have anything to write the numbers down on? There is a quick and easy way to get the information you want within 60 seconds and most of you can get the information quick and cheap with your cell phone and your text message feature.

Send a text message to this number: 466453 (I know this is a partial number but trust me it will work). Now type in what you are searching for and for your example use the following as a test: Plumber 43050 (of you can type in Plumber XXXX ..(read more)

Winter Snow Storm Hits Knox County Ohio

Sam Miller — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 08:50:00 GMT

Knox County Ohio residents got a big surprise this past weekend when 16 inches of snow fell within a 24 hour period. This was the largest single day snow storm for Ohio that was recorded in more than 50 years. On Friday March 7th the county was declared a level 2 snow emergency which means motorists were advised to say home. On March 8th they raised the snow emergency to a level 3 which means only emergency vehilces are allowed to be on the roads. When I woke up Sunday morning the roads were amazingly clean and it was very obvious that the city, the townships and the county had all worked around the clock and their efforts paid off in a big way. Mount Vernon Schools were open Monday morning and the drive to work was smooth with no issues. Traveling the roads in Mount Vernon, Fredericktown, Howard, Gambier, Centerburg and Apple Valley should be back to business as usual and in record time.

Sam Speaks at CRS in Hawaii!

Sam Miller — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 08:22:00 GMT

Aloha! I am back from Hawaii, where I was honored to co-present the opening session of the Council of Residential Specialists’ Sell-A-Bration with Howard Brinton.

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30-Year Mortgages Hit Lowest Rates Since 2005

Sam Miller — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:33:00 GMT

As you have probably seen in the news this week, the Fed has recently cut interest rates again, bringing rates to the lowest they have been since 2005.

Here is my advice about why this is a great time to take advantage of these low rates if you are considering buying a home:

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Should You Fix It – Or Forget It?

Sam Miller — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 08:28:00 GMT

If you made a new year’s resolution to finally get around to those fix-up projects around the house, you may quickly find yourself overwhelmed – and under-funded – if you try to tackle everything at once.

RealEstateJournal.com has put together a list of pitfalls to avoid when remodeling your home in 2008. (read more)

2008 Knox County OH Real Estate Predictions

Sam Miller — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 11:26:00 GMT

The National Association of Realtors has published its predictions for the 2008 housing market, and the data looks positive so far. Most noteworthy is the trend toward improving existing home sales.

Lawrence Yun, senior NAR economist, said “Now that mortgage conditions have improved, some postponed activity should turn up in ..(read more)

Real Estate Resolutions for 2008

Sam Miller — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:13:00 GMT

Happy new year, Knox County! I hope that everybody enjoyed a very happy holiday season, and that 2008 is off to a great start for you. If you have been putting off making a resolution for this new year, why not make a few real estate resolutions now? Here are some ideas to get you started:

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Knox County OH Real Estate Update

Sam Miller — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 08:18:00 GMT

Attention, home sellers! Even in an uncertain real estate market, there may be good news for you – depending on where you live. The National Association of REALTORS® has published the results of its quarterly sales survey and found that the median home price continues to rise in most metropolitan areas. The median is a typical market price – meaning half of all homes sold for more, and half of all homes sold for less.

Lawrence ..(read more)

The Basics of 1031 Exchange

Sam Miller — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 07:12:00 GMT

Many homeowners have heard of a “1031 Exchange,” but few understand the basics of what an exchange actually entails. Today I want to cover just a few of the basics of the process, as it can be an invaluable method of homeownership for investment homeowners.

What is a 1031 Exchange?

Put simply, it is the sale of one property in exchange for the purchase another property of similar value without the required ..(read more)

Go Green With Your Holiday Decorations

Sam Miller — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 07:22:00 GMT

“Going green” has been one of the biggest trends of 2007, with homeowners seeking to make more environmentally-friendly choices on everything from cleaning products to flooring. So it only makes sense that this concern for the environment should carry over into our holiday decorating this year. Even if you have already “decked your halls,” it’s not too late to add some green décor to your display:

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Strategies for Coping with a Slow Real Estate Market

Sam Miller — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 11:14:00 GMT

Although the real estate market is still down in many areas, you may find yourself in a situation such as a job relocation that will force you to sell your home or purchase a new one.

This article from CNNMoney.com offers helpful information on how you can still make a smart move in this unpredictable real estate market.(read more)

Knox County Ohio Blog by Sam Miller

Knox County Ohio Residential Home Sales and Listing Activity for August 2008

Mount Vernon Ohio Home Sales Activity Report

Mount Vernon Ohio Home Sales Activity Report

5% Interest Rate On Knox County OH Homes For Sale

Google Search Using Your Cell Phone and Text Messaging

Winter Snow Storm Hits Knox County Ohio

Sam Speaks at CRS in Hawaii!

30-Year Mortgages Hit Lowest Rates Since 2005

Should You Fix It – Or Forget It?

2008 Knox County OH Real Estate Predictions

Real Estate Resolutions for 2008

Knox County OH Real Estate Update

The Basics of 1031 Exchange

Go Green With Your Holiday Decorations

Strategies for Coping with a Slow Real Estate Market