Wright-Patt Realty Blog

After spending weeks, months, or even longer looking at Beavercreek homes for sale, you've finally found the perfect one. Congratulations!

Once your offer is accepted, the next step is to schedule a home inspection. While most inspections go off without a hitch, there are times when something unexpected pops up. If this happens to you, don't panic. Here's what you need to do next.

• Have the Right Mindset
  Suddenly finding out there's a major problem with your dream home can make you feel like your dreams have been dashed. Do your best to stay calm and remember that a less-than-stellar home inspection is sometimes a blessing in disguise.
  
  Most problems aren't actually deal-breakers, and they can give you some pretty powerful leverage when it comes to re-negotiating your contract. Approach the issue with a strategic mindset and focus on making one decision at a time.

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Mother's Day is an excellent opportunity to show the important women in your life just how much you care. While most Moms will tell you they don't want a gift, there are lots of ways to spoil her on her special day. Use these recommendations from our REALTORS® to help inspire you to plan the perfect Mother's Day. 

1. Chocolates from Signature Confections: 3565 Kemp Road, Beavercreek
   When you want to "wow" someone special, you can't go wrong with the gourmet chocolates at Signature Confections. They're both aesthetically pleasing and inarguably delicious. Choose an assortment of dark, milk, and white chocolate treats and make sure to pick up a few of their uniquely flavored chocolate bars. 

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If you find yourself in a position where paying off your mortgage is both feasible and reasonable for you and your family then congratulations are in order.  If you've reached the point of paying off your mortgage, then you've made the most of your finances along the journey thus far and are looking to make the most of them moving forward.  

Our REALTORS® know what it's like to buy a home as well as own a home outright and have helped countless homeowners just like you make crucial decisions for their home purchases. But is paying off your mortgage early always the right way to go?

The Power of Compounding Interest

Most people are familiar with interest simply in the form of a debt instrument. Your mortgage, car payment, or even student loans all have that dreaded word "interest" tied to them, which makes paying off a major debt even more rewarding. While interest is your enemy in loan situations, it can actually be your best ally on the investment end.

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Do you love curling up with a good book and immersing yourself in an amazing story? Then join our REALTORS® as we celebrate Independent Bookstore Day! We invite you to share in our love of reading on April 27th by discovering your new favorite book at one of the fantastic independent bookstores located around Beavercreek, Kettering, and Dayton. Whether you're looking for a page-turning thriller or a heartwarming tale, there is a world of wonder waiting for you on the shelves of these cherished independent bookstores.

1. Books & Co. – 4453 Walnut St., Beavercreek, OH 45440
   There is no such thing as "too many books," which is why Books & Co. has taken the opportunity to expand its offering of novels and gifts. Stop by on Independent Bookstore Day and check out their reorganized store. Want to share your love of reading with the whole family? Every Saturday, Books & Co. hosts a storytime for kids that features books, songs, and crafts. Independent Bookstore Day is the perfect time to instill a passion for reading in your young one, while supporting your local community full of wonderful Beavercreek homes for sale.

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When our clients ask us how they should prepare their Beavercreek homes for sale, the first thing we suggest is that they paint their homes. Dollar for dollar, nothing goes further than a fresh coat of paint inside and out. Used well, it will create compelling appeal from the street, and inside, a fresh, clean, and pleasing impression. 

Is Paint Necessary? 

Ask yourself if you have any of these conditions in your home:

• Nails used on the wall
• Markings that won't come off
• Places where the drywall needs patching
• Dingy appearance
• Bright and bold accent wall colors
• People smoke inside
• A discolored ceiling
• Peeling or chipped paint anywhere on the exterior
• Dated color scheme on the exterior

If you do, chances are the house needs painting. 

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