http://perrysburgblog.com Real Estate News about Perrysburg Ohio Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:52:22 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It seems that every day either I or someone on my team meets a person/family/transferring couple who want to rent and not buy in Perrysburg. And, there is, in my opinion, a substantial inventory of "hidden listings" that are not on the market but are leased by their Perrysburg owners simply ... http://perrysburgblog.com/the-accidental-perrysburg-landlord-some-free-advice.php "I am an out of town owner, and I want to rent my 4000 sq. foot, river front mansion in Perrysburg.  I will sign a 12 month lease for $299 per month.   I need a deposit of $2000.  Email me back on Craigslist or call 419-260-XXXX!" Hmm. Too good to be true? Yes.  ... http://perrysburgblog.com/toledo-craigslist-scam-you-have-been-warned.php Who sells the most homes? In and around Toledo? In 2009? Who wins the gold?  The silver?  The bronze? These guys do! Congratulations to all of them! Top 50 Agents 2009: Includes MLS sales in Lucas and Wood Counties from 1/1/2009 to 12/31/2010 and excludes non-commission HUD home sales, commercial sales, mobile home ... http://perrysburgblog.com/in-a-world-where-everyone-is-number-1-no-one-is-number-1.php Which is now a very valid and pertinent question . . . since the town's biggest builder just recently closed up shop. And the current level of new construction activity is, oh, about 10% of what it was a few years ago. Suddenly, getting a nice, neat, clean, modern new(er) house is ... http://perrysburgblog.com/answer-to-how-nice-can-a-resale-house-be-in-perrysburg.php One of my favorite real estate writers posed a similar query in the Wall Street Journal's excellent real estate blog - Developments. James Hagerty posed the question: "Will the bank take my iPhone?" Which is sobering - I have an iPhone.  You can't have it.  You can't take it.  It's addictive and ... http://perrysburgblog.com/can-you-just-walk-away-in-perrysburg.php A empty shell. Crabs like them. But they are terrible for helping homeowners to pay their mortgage. And if you drive along Alt20 - aka Illinois Ave. in Maumee, you will see a lot of empty shells. And "FOR LEASE" signs. And vacant factories, offices, and businesses. It's a vivid reminder of what has happened and ... http://perrysburgblog.com/a-drive-to-futility.php Especially with regards to "winterizing" your house. I was showing a house this weekend on Saturday.  A nice house.  A big house.  An expensive house. And as I was showing it . . . droning on with my comments for the benefit of my client . . . I know that my ... http://perrysburgblog.com/there-is-a-reason-that-i-give-the-advice-that-i-give.php You might be - because someone forgot to trademark it. Now it is too late!   REALTORS know that the acronym MLS stands for "Multiple Listing Service".  It's our shared listing database wherein the local Realtors cooperate and compensate each other for helping to sell listings. But . . . some people who ... http://perrysburgblog.com/confused-about-the-mls.php One thing to add is a clear, shoveled driveway and sidewalk. But that will become less and less important as we hit March and April . . . AVID Ratings does a big survey every year (LINK).  Here is what the survey said! 1. Large kitchen with an island 2. Energy efficient appliances, insulation, ... http://perrysburgblog.com/what-to-add-to-your-perrysburg-home-to-increase-its-value.php ALWAYS asked at every listing appointment. The answer is . . . "it depends". On your price.  Your motivation.  Your vacuuming.  Your pets.   Your kids.  Your collection of stuff. Overall, in Perrysburg, the average DOM or "days on the market" is right about 90 as of last month. However it changes month vs. month ... http://perrysburgblog.com/how-long-will-it-take.php