John Cochran's Blog

You take so much care to make your Dayton home look beautiful. You pay a lot of attention to get the lawn mowed and tended just before you have a house viewing. But what have you done to increase the appeal of your side yard, yet? It is as important as the front yard and porch. Invest a certain a...

After the recession that directly affected the housing industry in general, Dayton real estate agents are now open to many changes in their strategies. It is not surprising that many of them are turning back to traditional selling of properties. There are enough reasons to do so. Now that foreclo...

As the economy is keeping a steady pace towards progress, the market is likewise gaining more and more confidence especially to the housing sectors.  With stirred businesses providing stable jobs and income and the continued improvement in mortgage rates, market spending is expected to rise and t...

Recent gains in economic activity have stirred improvements in the housing sector.   Home sales have continuously increased up over the past years with the low mortgage rates as a significant and attractive factor.   With the market’s renewed confidence in both the housing sector and the economy,...

Patios are backyard pavements adjoining to the residence.  Common among Dayton homes, a patio may serve a number of purposes depending on the activity of each family.  As it is found at the back of the main residence, most homes in Dayton channel all their efforts in improving first their house. ...

If you are planning to live in Dayton, then you must be on the lookout for a house/apartment. Are you looking to buy or rent? Whatever is your answer, you must be pretty careful while selecting the neighborhood. Most of the neighborhoods in Dayton are ideal for family living and offers proximity ...

Selling your home can be a very time-consuming and emotionally challenging process, not just because you have to give up the house you have grown up in, but also because you have to suffer through strangers coming in, poking around here and there and criticizing your home. But when selling your h...

This is not something many sellers face, but the few who do would like some sound advice. Imagine you just received a lucrative job offer in a different state, or even a different country. The offer is permanent and is in a place you have been planning to relocate. Your home is in Dayton and you ...

Are you buying or selling any Dayton property? It is wise to have knowledge about how real estate is priced in the city. Property appraisal is important because it would help you assess if the pricing imposed is fair or not. Buyers should appraise properties before paying any amount to acquire. S...

Dayton property transactions could turn complicated when different parties take interest. There could be possible legal issues that may arise in the future if you don’t deal with those this early in the process. Future litigations could be very costly. That is why making sure all legalities are t...