Herb Johnson's (nkyrealty) Blog

Here in Northern Kentucky homes typically show better in spring than they do on dreary winter days. In recent years though our weather patterns have been a little harder to predict. This past winter was one of the mildest in history for our area. The weather has some effect on home sales, yet a m...

If you have the income, time on the job and your credit is solid, right now it's cheaper for you to buy than it is to rent. Right now is one of the best times in America to buy a home and it won't last forever. Why would I write that? Follow The Money • Smart investors know an opportunity when t...

You have been looking and hunting for that "good deal" in this buyer's market and you think you've found it, yet have you really? Understanding what constitutes a good deal may be more personal than you think. The thrill of the search and looking at real estate can put your head in a spin. Emotio...

The US real estate market peaked in 2006. Since 2007 prices have declined, yet many sellers are still in denial about the market value of their homes. Some sellers still struggle to accept the reality of today's real estate market, whether they bought at the peak or bought decades ago. Other home...

Most sellers ask the question, "How can I help to sell my home in today's challenging real estate market?". At different times in history, homes have flown off the market quickly. In today's market, which is made up of REOs (bank owned properties) and short sales, how can homeowners best positio...

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Good buyers know that once you're truly interested in purchasing a home an inspection needs to be done by a professional inspector. This important step can keep you from making a big mistake on one of the largest purchases of your life. Yet did you know there are things you can look for before a...

Some of the most asked about properties in Northern Kentucky real estate are short sales. A short sale simply indicates an owner is selling their home in a real estate market that will not support what they owe. Many people have been led to believe that short sales are the best way to buy a prope...

Short sales and sales of foreclosed REOs totaled just under 1 million homes in 2011. Foreclosure-related transactions made up 23% of all residential sales in the U.S. last year, with short sales accounting for 9%lender owned properties accounting for 14% of all 2011 U.S. home sales. During the l...

Here are 8 steps to consider when trying to buy a short sale: 1. Figure out the financingThis should be the first step as to not waste your time. You have to know how you're going to pay for the property. Most lenders require either a proof of funds or a pre approval letter with any offers. If yo...