Take Me Out To The Reds Ballgame! Every now and then we all need a break.  A reprieve from the rat race.  Recharge, get together with some friends and just take advantage of the opportunities that living in the Cincinnati metro area offers.  And it offers plenty!  Because while Warren County offers no shortage of great things to do, some things you just have to head to the Big City! And Saturday afternoon/evening was just one of those opportunities, out with some of my friends of a couple of decades.  We've worked together building surgical instruments, helped each other move, (I even helped one find their next home), bowled league and played volleyball together.   We've all aged a bit, so our activities are a bit more sedate, like catching a Reds-Braves game!  (or at least we tried to!... 08/25/2014

BOOOOOM!!  P&G Riverfest & WEBN Fireworks Lights The Fuse August 31 2014 It's time for your Warren County local real estate team Liz and Bill Spear of RE/MAX Elite to give you the details on another local event! There's no better way to say farewell to summer in Cincinnati than Riverfest!  A full day of fun capped off by a SERIOUS display of intense fireworks by Rozzi's!  So the 38th annual edition of the Cincinnati Bell/WEBN Fireworks show is set for Sunday August 31 2014!  While the fireworks may start at 9:05 p.m., this is a plan ahead and arrive early event!  There WILL be crowds!  And closed streets too! What's the end result?  Rozzi's Fireworks coupled with WEBN's rocking soundtracks for one great time!  Here's a sample from the 2010 show! Now this year they're giving it an 80s tw... 08/20/2014

27th Great Inland Seafood Festival August 14-17 2014 in Newport Kentucky Hello, it's Liz & Bill Spear your local RE/MAX agent team with the info on another local event you may not want to miss!  This time it's the 27th edition of the Great Inland Seafood Festival in Newport Kentucky!  The feature treat, 10,000 Maine lobsters coming straight from places like Maine's Boothbay Harbor!  That's right, 10,000 Maine lobsters will be trucked in for the Great Inland Seafood Festival and for $10.95 each you're going to like the price!  The event is hosted on the Newport Kentucky side of the Ohio River, so enjoy the Cincinnati skyline as you're munching on crabs, shrimp, oysters and much more!  And while 10,000 lobsters may seem like a lot of lobsters, historically they do NOT last the entire fes... 08/13/2014

Quack Quack!  2014 Rubber Duck Regatta To Benefit Freestore Foodbank! Hard to believe, but the Riverfest and WEBN Fireworks is at the end of this month!  Where did the summer go?  But summer won't leave without a few more summer events, and one of the coolest is the Freestore Foodbank's major fundraiser The Rubber Duck Regatta!  The Rubber Duck Regatta is one of those events you have to love!  100%, that right, EVERY dollar donated in support of sponsoring up to 200,000 rubber ducks goes to feeding those in need!  And Freestore Foodbank is QUITE efficient with those dollars too!  Did you know that with $5 (the cost of ONE duck sponsorship), they can provide 15 meals for kids?   Seriously, we can rarely go through a fast food drivethrough and come out with ONE meal for $5 and this organ... 08/02/2014

Ready To Downsize?  Maybe A Cincinnati Patio Home Is Right For You! We think it's time for you to consider downsizing to a Cincinnati patio home.  The kids are off to college.  That big yard that was perfect for when the kids were young is now just way more than you want to keep up with.  Mowing, mulching, weeding, you've got PLENTY of other things you'd rather do with your time, right?  And the house itself, probably WAY bigger than you need now, right?  But at this point in your life, you're not ready to give up the nice things either just to be have a smaller home! And this is where patio homes may be just the perfect choice for you!  Throughout the Cincinnati area there's a full spectrum of choice! Cincinnati patio homes are available: New construction or resale Large or small Upsca... 07/09/2014

Cincinnati July 4th Weekend Event!  Coney Island Hosts Larosa's Balloon Glow July 3rd 2014 Okay, your Warren County Ohio RE/MAX agents Liz and Bill Spear with another event for you to add to your jam packed 4th of July weekend!   It's a bit short notice but tomorrow Coney Island down on Kellogg Avenue is hosting  the 15th annual Larosa's Balloon Glow! Now if you've never been to one, they're pretty cool!  Balloons AND Fireworks *just not at the same time of course!! And Coney Island is sweetening the deal with even MORE options to entertain you! Stiltwalkers and jugglers at 6 p.m, Live Music at 6:30 & 7 (take your pick of the UC Band Jazz Ensemble or the Anderson Township Community Band).  Then at 8 p.m. you get  Larosa's Balloon Glow!  And at 10 p.m. the sky lights up with a Rozzi's f... 07/02/2014

ANOTHER July 4th Weekend Event!  Coney Island Hosts Larosa's Balloon Glow July 3rd Okay Warren County residents, here's another opportunity to make a short drive and have another good time!  Sunday July 3rd Coney Island down on Kellogg Avenue is hosting Larosa's Balloon Glow! Now if you've never been to one, they're pretty cool!  Catching a balloon glow at Eden Park with the lake years ago was terrific! And Coney Island is sweetening the deal with even MORE options to entertain you! Stiltwalkers and jugglers at 6 p.m, Live Music (take your pick of the UC Band Jazz Ensemble or the Anderson Township Community Band).  Then at 8 p.m. you get up to 20 balloon' participating in Larosa's Balloon Glow!  And now for the infomercial part...but WAIT THERE'S MORE!!!  At 10 p.m. you get a Rozzi's f... 07/02/2014

Cincinnati's Summerfair Festival May 30- June 1, 2014 Cincinnati's Summerfair is one of our favorite annual festivals.  We can't always make it (real estate work can REALLY cut into our weekend free time for events like Summerfair!), but we always enjoy it when we do!  And why wouldn't we?  There are hundreds of skilled craftspeople and thousands and thousands of unique items to choose from!  Whether as gifts or to decorate our own home, there's something there for everyone!  This year's edition of Summerfair at Coney Island is the 47th, so you know they're doing it right!   Summerfair again features over 300 artists on the grounds of Coney Island!  You'll find local artists and artists from all across the U.S. and Canada, and working in basically any media you want:  photography, woodw... 05/27/2014

Condos & Lofts in Downtown Cincinnati Featured is 1431 Main St Unit C (view listing details and pricing) Located just blocks from Washington Park and Vine Street, this condo is as large as it gets for this price. At just under 1600 Sqft this updated condo boasts yellow pine hardwoods, updated open concept, and is situated just blocks north of the new Cincinnati Street Car project.  The building offers a rooftop patio complete with table and chairs for guests to enjoy views of downtown and fireworks. To the southeast, the Horseshoe casino is also visible from the rooftop patio.  Take advantage of this move-in-ready condo in Over The Rhine. Click here for Photos and Details of 1431 Main Street in Over The Rhine. Or visit www.1431main.info Listing presented by Keller Williams Advisors Real... 05/19/2014

Memorial Day Weekend Events:  Taste of Cincinnati May 24 - 26 2014 It's almost time for Cincinnati's most popular Memorial Day Weekend event:  Taste of Cincinnati!! Taste of Cincinnati is THE longest running culinary arts festival in the country.  Starting as a 1 day event in 1979, Taste has expanded to 3 days and over 500,000 visitors!  And yes, there's an app for Taste of Cincinnati, so visit the link above to download your iPhone or Droid app! And the reason for the popularity is pretty apparent!  With over 40 restaurants featuring hundreds of dishes and lots of live entertainment acts performing on multiple stages, you're going to have PLENTY of food and entertainment!  And there will be other activities mixed in while you wait to have room for one more forkful of great food!    Ea... 05/14/2014

Cincinnati real estate could rise dramaticallyOne of the biggest factors that will ever impact Cincinnati real estate (or any market for that matter) is that region’s job market. Employment (or unemployment) can largely determine a real estate markets growth or decline. The Queen City’s unemployment rate is happily about one percent less than the nation’s average according to bestplaces.net, which also projects that Cincy’s job growth, will be about two percent slower than the rest of the U.S., however, they may have to retract those projections if the following comes to pass.Cincinnati Real Estate Falls in Potential Manufacturing DesignationWhile homes for sale in Cincinnati continue to enjoy some slow but steady healing in terms of price and desirability, one event that could set the ... 05/05/2014

Condos for Sale in Cincinnati's Over the Rhine Over the Rhine is one of Cincinnati's hottest new areas due to the revitalization and revamping of the urban landscape. Individuals who love the night life and urban living are flocking to Over the Rhine in search of condos and lofts for sale. Click the photo below to see Condos and Lofts for Sale in Cincinnati's Over the Rhine. 03/11/2014

The Hidden Gem:   Cincinnati Patio Homes Cincinnati patio homes and other low maintenance lifestyle homes have been gaining in popularity over the last decade.  And why shouldn't they be?  They offer something that other homes can't offer, a hidden gem of sorts:  your time!  When you buy a "regular" home, there are certain things that tie you to that home.  The yard needs mowed, the leaves raked, the snow shoveled.  Year round, there are demands on your time...you'd rather be in your kayak on the Little Miami River wouldn't you??! Now maybe you're one of the folks that REALLY enjoys yard work, and if so, a patio home might not be the best choice for you.  Hey, if taking apart a fouled lawnmower carburetor is your thing, talk to us about buying a regular home.  But if instead you prefer ... 02/13/2014

Convenient location. Will sell fast. Must see! OverviewMapsPhotos $140,000 Single Family Home Main Features 4 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms1 Partial Bathroom8 UnitsLot: 1,919 sqft Location 913 Shayler RdUnion Twp, OH 45245USA Derek L Tye The Tye Group Realtors(513) 549-7469derek@derektye.comhttp://www.CincyOhioHomes.com   Listed by: Remax United Associates 513-549-7469 Our recent listings Convenient location. Will sell fast. Must see!Single Family Residential for $140,000 in Cincinnati, OHPrice Reduced! Mt Adams Condo with Awesome Views!Price Reduced!Price Reduced!! Must See...Every Detail Executed in this 4800 sq. ft home! Subscribe to our listing feed Nearby properties for sale 10/04/2013

Cincinnati Hosts Oktoberfest Zinzinnati September 20-22 2013 Cincinnati's Oktoberfest, the party so big two days just weren't enough anymore!  That's right, they're partying Friday, Saturday and Sunday this year!  And you know who is leading the annual chicken dance this year??  Oh myyyyy, it's Mr. Sulu, George Takei front and center leading the world's biggest chicken dance!!  Centered on Cincinnati's Fountain Square, the location is perfect for the 100's of thousands of people that come to party every year!  Now in it's 38th year, this is the 2nd largest Oktoberfest in the WORLD!  You'll have to go to Munich if you want bigger!Featuring Beer, Brats, Beer, Metts, Beer, Creampuffs, Beer, Black Forest Cake, Beer, Potato Pancakes, Beer, Sauerkraut and Beer!Okay, so really there's a LOT m... 09/16/2013

Find the best REALTOR in Cincinnati to list your home The Cincinnati real estate market is back in full swing. Buyers are not only motivated by the rising interest rates, but the inventory is low (homes for sale) and prices are starting to go back up. If you've been waiting to sell your home until "the market comes back", this could be your chance. Why is now the best time to sell your home? You see, you're a buyer too. The interest rates are ever-changing and most like you will need to find financing for your new home. Strike while the iron is hot and sell your home and buy the home you've been waiting for. You'll need to know what your home is worth. Find out your Cincinnati Home Value. Hire the Greater Cincy Homes team to help you sell your home. Greater Cincy Homes is a team of expe... 08/26/2013

Get Your Quackers!  2013 Rubber Duck Regatta To Benefit Freestore Foodbank! As part of P&G Riverfest and WEBN Fireworks September 1st, 2013, there's a major fundraiser event called the Rubber Duck Regatta!  This is the bigtime fundraiser for Cincinnati's biggest foodbank, the Freestore Foodbank!  Each Labor Day Weekend little yellow rubber ducks get dropped into the Ohio River for a race, with some prizes given to the top duck sponsors!   But of course the real winners are all the people helped by Freestore Foodbank throughout the year! At 3 p.m. Sunday September 1st up to 200,000 ducks will take the plunge off the Purple People Bridge and start their race down the Ohio River!  Each duck has their own serial number, so even though you can't tell which one of those ducks is racing for yo... 08/24/2013

Let's Go Boom!  P&G Riverfest & WEBN Fireworks September 1st 2013 You want Cincinnati's BIGGEST fireworks show of the year?  Then there's only ONE place to be and that's on the banks of the Ohio River September 1st, 2013 for the Cincinnati Bell/WEBN Fireworks show!  This is the granddaddy of all Cincinnati Labor Day Weekend events! Now you can't get there a few minutes before 9 and think you're going to drive right there, so best to come down WAY early and enjoy the P&G Riverfest!  Fireworks start at 9:05 p.m. and they just don't stop! Anyone local knows Rozzi's Fireworks knows how to put on a great show, then add WEBN's prowess with rock music and you KNOW this is going to be one heckuva jamming show!  Here's a sample from the 2010 show! Now of course there's much more to this Ohio Riv... 08/24/2013

Cincinnati's Downtown Restaurant Week August 5-11 2013 Offers Bargain Dining! One of the perks of Warren County living is the easy access to Cincinnati's dining scene.  Whether formal or casual, there's something for everyone!  And there's probably no better time to take advantage of that availability than during one of Cincinnati's restaurant weeks!  This time, it's the Downtown Restaurants and they're offering a three course dinner for $35, or in some cases TWO three course dinners for $35.  The following restaurants are currently on the list to participate, a mix of local independents and national chains: Arnold's Blue Wisp Boi Na Braza Campanello's Crave El Coyote Istanbul Cafe Jack Binion's Steakhouse (in the Horseshoe Casino) Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse Jimmy G's Lavomatic Local 127 Ma... 08/04/2013

26th Great Inland Seafood Festival August 8-11 2013 in Newport Kentucky It's almost time for the Great Inland Seafood Festival in Newport Kentucky!  While the scenes on the Ohio River won't look like the scenes from Boothbay Harbor Maine on the right, the locals here will be enjoying the product of those Maine lobstermen!  10,000 Maine lobsters will be trucked in for the Great Inland Seafood Festival and for $10.95 you can claim one of them as your own!  The event is hosted on the Newport Kentucky side of the Ohio River, so enjoy the Cincinnati skyline as you're munching on crabs, shrimp, oysters and much more!  And a warning, 10,000 lobsters will NOT last the entire festival, so if you show up late Sunday, don't be surprised if lobster will NOT be on your plate! There will also be 15 l... 08/03/2013