Posts with tag 'Selling a House'

Downsizing Your Home: What to Consider & How to Do it

When your mortgage seems too high and your home seems larger than you need, you may consider downsizing as a solution. At Wright-Patt Realty, we often talk to homeowners who are curious about downsizing. Whether to simplify life or to reduce stress on your budget, downsizing your home can make sense. If you have been weighing the pros and cons of this life change, here are some important things to take into consideration.

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Why So Many Make Kettering Ohio Their Home

Kettering, Ohio is a beautiful city located just south of Dayton with a large population, ample parks, and more than a few famous residents. The city of Kettering is considered a suburb of Dayton, but it's also a unique city in its own right. Kettering is known for its excellent school system, outdoor arts festivals and strong, steady economic performance. Recent years have also seen a number of big recreation improvements in Kettering, including a new indoor performance/sports venue, and a massive skate park built with the help of one of the city's most well-known residents.

Kettering, Ohio is a great place to call home, and the team at Wright-Patt Realty is excited to introduce you to our city.

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Are you preparing to move? As a real estate brokerage firm, we spend a lot of time working with people who are preparing for this major life change. With all of the time it takes to pack, prep your new home and make the move, it's easy to make a few mistakes along the way, and some of them can have costly consequences. Here are some common mistakes we have seen, and important moving tips for how to avoid them.

Make Your Move Easier by Avoiding These 5 Common Mistakes

1. Not Scheduling Movers Early Enough - Did you know that late spring and late summer is when over half of all moves take place? If you're moving during this "rush hour," and you don't schedule your movers early enough, you may be left with a less than desirable option. One of the most important moving tips is to give yourself at least three to four months to schedule your movers.

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Why Make the Move to Oakwood Ohio

Searching for a home in Oakwood, Ohio?  Located just a stone's throw from Dayton and Kettering, Oakwood is one of the Buckeye State's most charming communities. Founded in 1908, Oakwood can be described as a quiet place to start a family, pursue a career or settle into your golden retirement years. At just under 10,000 residents, it is the perfect place to become part of a tight little community.

The local housing market continues to increase with the median sales price for a home at just over $150,000. These increases are due in part to Oakwood's small size and close proximity to Dayton and Kettering which make it a popular place for commuters eager to live in a small town while still enjoying the benefits of city life. It shows in the population whose median age is a very young and vibrant 40-year old. 

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Planning to sell your home? We spend a lot of time talking about the steps that you should take to make your home as appealing as possible to potential buyers, but it also helps to take a look what not to do when searching for the right deal. Selling your home is a complex process, especially if this is your first time putting a home on the market. A few seemingly small mistakes can make it more difficult to find the right buyer, and to receive the value that you expect for your home.

Don't worry. The team at Wright-Patt Realty has you covered, with our review of 5 key mistakes to avoid when selling a house.

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