Wright-Patt Realty Blog

When you're touring Beavercreek homes for sale, you'll quickly see our city has plenty to love. Our REALTORS® have considerable experience in helping our clients find the right house in Greene County. After you do, closing day is just around the corner.  

Closing day is an exciting time because it makes you one step closer to owning your home. However, it's also an easy time to get lost in all of the details of finalizing your purchase.

When you partner with our team of real estate professionals to buy your home, we help you through the closing process. To get you started, here is our list of six must-dos before closing on your new home.

1. Make Plans for Contract Work
   Unless you've managed to get your hands on a house in pristine condition, there are good odds that you'll be planning on hiring some help to get your new home ready for moving day. Be sure to get estimates and have your painters, flooring company, and other general contractors ready to go by closing day. This will help you get more of the work completed before you move in.
   
   

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If the prospect of updating your home feels a little scary, don't worry you're not alone. Some home improvement projects can make even the bravest buyers cringe. However, with a bit of creativity and a few minor upgrades, you can makeover your home relatively quickly and inexpensively. Our REALTORS® understand how frustrating renovation can be, so we've put together a few ideas that can take your home from oh-so-dreary to warm and inviting. 

1. Lighten Up!
   One of the simplest ways to add flair to your home is to update your lighting. New fixtures can make a world of difference, and they're available in a huge variety of styles and finishes and at prices for nearly any budget. Consider adding light fixtures or lamps in areas of your home that don't get enough natural light, and to highlight art and decor.

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Of all the things our REALTORS® love about fall in Ohio, apple picking has to be pretty close to the top of the list. Thankfully, apple season has arrived, so whether you're looking for a jug of fresh, local cider or are ready to hit the orchard and pick a bushel of apples right off the tree, be sure to head straight for one of these top apple picking spots near Beavercreek!

1. Peifer Orchards - 4590 Us Route 68 N, Yellow Springs, OH 45387
   Located just outside the cozy college town of Yellow Springs, Peifer Orchards has been family owned and operated since 1994. Peifer Orchards offers 25 varieties of apples, along with fresh pressed cider, local honey, Ohio maple syrup, baked goods and a wide range of locally grown produce. See the weekly crop report on their website to see which varieties of apples are currently available for picking, and be sure to check out these Yellow Springs homes for sale in the area. 
   
   

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Yellow Springs, Ohio is known as a unique community, where food, art, music, small businesses, and people combine to create a vibrant atmosphere. You will find evidence of those great qualities no matter when you visit, but the Yellow Springs Street Fair is the ideal time to experience this community. The Yellow Springs Street Fair, which occurs twice per year on the second Saturday in June and October, is a celebration of all the things that make our corner of Ohio such a special place to call home. Our REALTORS® have all the details on what to expect from this year's Yellow Springs Street Fair. 

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It's safe to say that the kitchen is the most important room in the home. It's the focal point, where meals are made and enjoyed, where families spend time together. So whether you're planning to sell your house or want to make it feel a little more like home, remodeling the kitchen is a great place to start.  

Of course, remodeling your kitchen is a big and potentially costly undertaking and not one that should be approached lightly. Our REALTORS® want to make sure you're ready before you take on that kitchen remodel, and we have a few tips that will help you get the most out of it. 

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