
So many buyers dream of the moment when they find their perfect home, with amenities that check all of the key boxes on their list, an attractive appearance, and an exciting, convenient location to top it all off. Buyers are also realistic and willing to compromise... as long as the seller doesn't do something to really sabotage the sale. Whether they take bad advice with good intentions or simply don't have much experience selling homes, some sellers find a way to sabotage their sale. Our REALTORS® are here to help you avoid those unpleasant surprises, with a look at five things sellers do that sabotage sales.
When passersby see your home, you want it to make a great first impression. That's the idea behind curb appeal. It's the quality that allows your home to catch the attention of potential home buyers.
Whether you're putting your residence on the market or you simply want to make your home more attractive, our REALTORS® understand curb appeal is critical. Here are five recommendations to give your home's curb appeal a boost.

Anyone who has purchased a home will tell you the process can be a series of ups and downs...making you feel like you're on a roller coaster. Our real estate agents know that falling in love with a house before you can fully commit, is a surefire way to start you off on a "down," so they've put together some suggestions to hopefully give you a more balanced experience.

Are you prepared for your first year of homeownership? Whether you just closed on your first house or you're still searching local Beavercreeak listings, you should know the hard work and careful decisions don't end on Moving Day.
The first year you spend in your new home will be a crucial one, because a lot can go wrong--or go right--as you get settled. Our REALTORS® want to help you protect your investment, so we've put together a list of some of the most common mistakes that new homeowners make. As long as you plan ahead and know what to expect, you can avoid these first-year flub-ups and enjoy a long, happy future in your new home.

By the time August rolls around, the sweet corn is just about ready to pick in Ohio. So if you like corn on the cob, it's a great time to be alive. There are plenty of ways to enjoy Ohio's favorite crop, but our real estate agents have a clear favorite – the Fairborn Sweet Corn Festival in Fairborn, Ohio.
The Fairborn Sweet Corn Festival is an annual tradition, now in its 36th year. Timed to coincide with the Faiborn, Ohio area's ample sweet corn harvest, this event is a perfect opportunity to taste some of the best sweet corn in the country, but it's also much, much more. The festival is a fun, family-friendly event that offers a wide range of crafts, games, activities and, of course, food. Here's a sampling of what you can expect this year: