Archive for the ‘Foreclosures’ Category

What is causing this bump in the Cincinnati Real Estate Market?

Mon, May 6th, 2013 | Posted by Brett at 08:05 PM

In case you haven’t heard, we are experiencing quite a run in real estate sales in Cincinnati.  It has drastically swung from a buyer’s market to a seller’s market in only two years.  Home sales are selling 18% faster and properties are going into multiple offers on a regular basis.  If you are a seller, how long do you think the good times will last before you test your own luck in this market?

Personally, I think we are…

TMC #2 – How to Research Cincinnati Property Like an Agent using only Public Websites!

Thu, August 30th, 2012 | Posted by Brett at 02:08 PM

The secret information traditionally only found in the Multiple Listing Service about properties is slowing leaking its way out into the public through an assortment of different websites. As technology evolves, so has transparency and MLSs all across the country are battling to keep this information private.

As a buyer in Cincinnati, the moment a property of interest hits the market, you want to know as much about it as possible. Rather than wait on your agent to…

Why Taxpayers Pay Millions to Mow Lawns and Maintain Foreclosed Homes

Tue, April 10th, 2012 | Posted by Brett at 09:04 PM

We see a TON of lawncare being performed as well as utility bills, vandalism repair, cleaning, and other preservation tasks that are super expensive.  The only positive note is that several contractors and crews are being employed to conduct all this activity.  However some really take to the fact that they are a “government employee.”

On the subject of foreclosures, Jonathan Karl of ABC News/YahooNews reveals why taxpayers…

Using FHA Financing to buy Foreclosures in Cincinnati

Fri, October 22nd, 2010 | Posted by Brett at 03:10 PM

Brett Keppler, Broker for TREO, Realtors in Cincinnati, OH, explains the best way to negotiate and purchase foreclosed homes using FHA financing.

Watch before you close on a Foreclosure – and Welcome TREO Leasing!

Thu, October 7th, 2010 | Posted by Brett at 03:10 PM

Brett Keppler, broker for TREO, Realtors in Cincinnati, discusses how banks push out foreclosures without verifying clear title on a regular basis. He includes tips for reducing your risk when buying a foreclosure. Brett also introduces the newest addition to the TREO real estate family, TREO Realtors Leasing. If you are a homeowner unable to sell, TREO Realtors Listing gives you the education you need to be a successful landlord, while assisting with leasing and repairs along the way.…

9-1-10 Video Blog: Finding Foreclosures

Wed, September 1st, 2010 | Posted by Brett at 09:09 PM