House and Home Chat Real Estate Real Talk With Dena and Chris

Do you know what an appraisal gap is? If you are a buyer or seller in today’s market, Listen Up as Dena & Chris chat with DJ Sessions & Bill Nutt, two local lenders, about how Buyers can best be prepared in the super competitive market to WIN & buy their new home.  Learn why buyers should become fully approved prior to writing an offer, and discover if an appraisal gap strategy is the right option.  In Real Estate-Real Talk Dena & Chris offer alternatives to traditional financing. Whether you are a Buyer or a Seller in this Sizzling HOT Market (now or in the future) BE IN THE KNOW! 

Do you have questions about real estate?  Is this a good time to make a move? How do you prepare for the future?  Well, listen up to House and Home Chat as Dena and Chris, 2 expert, Cincinnati real estate agents chat about the questions they have recently been asked.  Buyers, Sellers, and everyone has a real estate question or curiosity and Inquiring minds want to know!  Then, in Real Estate-Real Talk, Dena and Chris share their insights into the current trends they are seeing in the market for both buyers and sellers. 

This house looks great, why get a Home Inspection? Have you wondered this yourself or contemplated sparing the expense of getting your house inspected by a professional? Join us for a Chat with Tom Capuano, owner of Pillar to Post- Team Capuano, and find out WHY a home inspection can save you money, frustration, and add value as a tool to teach you about the largest purchase most of us will ever make! Tom, who’s been in business over 23 years and done more than 46,000 inspections, guides us through some practical advice. In Real-Talk, Dena & Chris discuss advantages of Buying vs Renting in this time of escalating rental costs.  

Do you have a plan in place for you or your aging loved ones? It’s not an easy topic to navigate, but the reality is that 85% of people will need help either within their own home or in a senior community.  Where will YOU MOVE when you are ready for assistance or companionship? Today, in House & Home Chat, Lindsey McLaughlin joins us to chat about Optimized Senior Living, a unique community option in senior living which offers a family style HOME as an alternative to assisted living.   

In Real Estate – Real Talk, we look at inventory levels in Cincinnati area.  Yes, there really are homes on the market and it could be time for your next move! Whether it’s preparing that aging parent’s home for market, or your own, Dena and Chris are here to guide you through your next MOVE! 

It’s Panegyri Time & the biggest festival of the Cincinnati summer is happening in TO-GO style this year! We are all about COMMUNITY this week so join us as we CHAT with Eugene Nicholas, Parish Administrator, of Holy-Trinity St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, about this years’ drive-thru version of the festival on June 25th & 26th . Father Mark Emroll, Parish Priest, also joins us in a discussion about the origins of the church & the outreach ministries within the community of Finneytown. In Real-Talk learn some fun facts about Finneytown and the types of housing you can find in this Cincinnati suburb. Order those delicious treats NOW @ bigfatgreekfestival.com & as the Greeks say, OPA Cincinnati!  

Do you dream of floating on a raft in your own backyard pool on those hot steamy days of summer?  If you’ve wondered if your own private pool is the right move for your family, listen- up as we CHAT with Ashley Arnold, owner of Aqua Tech Pools, and learn how to get your dream pool & create your own backyard oasis! Ashely shares how she got stared in the business and gives valuable insight on the process, pool type options & how to get started. She will walk you through each step, helping with plan design, pricing, decisions about chlorine vs salt water, & special considerations such as easements.  Aqua Tech, located in West Chester, is also full service and can help you maintain your pool for many happy summers to come! 

In the REAL-TALK portion of the program Dena & Chris discuss how that swimming pool might impact RESALE value of your home. Learn all the ins and outs and find out if that backyard swimming pool you’ve been dreaming of is the Right Move for you! 

Do you feel like it’s time for a move but nothing you see on the market is quite your style or perhaps needs too much updating? Does the idea of a brand new everything excite you?  You’ll want to listen-up today as we CHAT with Heather Kuth, Sales Counselor of Fischer Homes, as she breaks down the new construction process, offers a simplified plan that streamlines all those beautiful selections and important decisions, and discusses the latest TRENDS in lifestyle communities and interiors. In REAL-TALK today, Dena & Chris discuss the right time to list your home and what to do to prepare. As local Realtor experts in the Cincinnati market, Dena & Chris are here in partnership with Heather, to walk you through the Fischer Homes communities and carefully craft a plan that’s right for you! 

Do you get intimidated by trying to keep up with current home décor trends? Join us, as we CHAT with Nancy Grow, Interior Designer & Influencer of Hydrangea House Décor, and find out what’s HOT & what’s NOT! Nancy shares insight on how to decorate your home while staying authentic to yourself and not the ever-changing trends and guides us through practical styling & shopping tips for creating a home you’ll LOVE! If your plan is to SELL, don‘t miss our REAL TALK segment where Dena and Chris offer the TOP 7 tips for STAGING your home for SALE. Whether LIVING or LEAVING, listen to practical advice for everyone.  

Rates are STILL at historically low levels. Don’t let this FAST market intimidate you. Listen-up as we Chat with Dave Scully, SVP & Area Manager of Ruoff Mortgage, and learn the best strategies for buying a new House or refinancing your current Home. Expert Realtors, Dena & Chris, REAL TALK about how to leverage your options using creative solutions to craft that Winning Purchase Contract. Whether you are preparing to “LEAVE your House" or  “LIVE in your Home,” set yourself up for Success NOW! 

Is it time to make updates to your house but you are feeling unsure of whether you want to STAY and LOVE your home or if it is time to GO and LEAVE your home?  Today, we CHAT with Missy, a local Cincinnati/Mason homeowner, who asks a question about making updates and repurposing rooms of her home to ensure she's making smart choices that will affect her homes future resale in a positive way.

Join Dena and Chris as they discuss the importance of update selections, adding value while adding livability, and repurposing spaces for LIVING that convert back when LEAVING.

Real Estate - Real Talk this week includes the Cost Vs Value report and getting the best return on your investment.  Listen to learn how to get the biggest bang for your buck and how to put a plan in place that is right for you.

Our weekly small business shout out goes to Drishtiq Yoga in Mason.  Listen to learn more!