Area Real Estate News & Market Trends

You’ll find our blog to be a wealth of information, covering everything from local market statistics and home values to community happenings. That’s because we care about the community and want to help you find your place in it. Please reach out if you have any questions at all. We’d love to talk with you!

Aug. 30, 2024

WHY AM I BEING ASKED TO SIGN A WRITTEN BUYER AGREEMENT?

"If you’re a homebuyer working with an agent who is a REALTOR®, it means you are working with a professional who is ethically obligated to act in your best interest. As of August 17, 2024, you will be asked to sign a written buyer agreement after you’ve chosen the professional you want to work with. Here’s what you should know about these agreements:"

 

Posted in Resources
Aug. 17, 2024

OPEN HOUSES AND WRITTEN AGREEMENTS

"As of August 17, 2024, many real estate professionals nationwide will be asking buyers to enter into a written agreement prior to touring a home. But what if you are just attending an open house? Here’s what you should know:"

 

Posted in Resources
July 17, 2024

REALTORS’® DUTY TO PUT CLIENT INTERESTS ABOVE THEIR OWN

"A REALTOR® is a special kind of real estate agent: one who follows NAR’s strict Code of Ethics, including the first and primary pledge to protect and promote the interests of their clients.  This obligation means that a REALTOR® cannot make decisions or provide representation in a way that puts their own interests or commissions ahead of their clients’ interests."

Posted in Resources
June 12, 2024

Consumer’s Guide to Radon Reduction

Consumer’s Guide to Radon Reduction

The EPA's guide to radon Reduction:

Posted in Resources
May 15, 2024

Home Owner Associations

Owning a property within a home-owners association comes with community rules.  Learn about what the rules are before you buy a home or condo.  Here is some general information about HOA's.  If you are considering buying a home within an HOA or a Condo, ask your REALTOR® for the by-laws, rules and regulations so you can learn about the community before you purchase.

 

Posted in Resources
April 22, 2024

Guide to Broker Commissions in Real Estate Transactions

From the Ohio REALTORS®, here is a Guide to Broker Commissions in Real Estate Transactions.

If you have any questions, please contact us!

 

 

April 17, 2024

Tornado Relief Assistance Available

Tornado Relief Assistance Available!

 

As you may have seen, Ohio REALTORS® in partnership with our association and several other local boards/associations, has announced that aid is available NOW for individuals affected by the tornadoes that devastated 11 counties in Ohio on March 14, 2024.

PLEASE HELP US GET THE WORD OUT!  SHARE THIS INFORMATION WITH ANYONE WHO MAY NEED ASSISTANCE. 

A little more info...Through a grant from the National Association of REALTORS (NAR), Ohio REALTORS is dispersing $350,000 in financial relief to qualified residents whose homes were damaged in the March 14th tornadoes. This grant will be administered by the Ohio Realtors Charitable Foundation trustees.

Assistance is limited to mortgage assistance, rent assistance, and/or hotel expenses only. Residents must be living in the following counties: Logan, Auglaize, Mercer, Darke, Miami, Union, Delaware, Licking, Hancock, Crawford and Richland.

Individuals interested in contributing to the Realtors Relief Fund can find out more information and donate by visiting rrf.realtor.

To apply for assistance, residents of the affected counties can visit ohiorealtors.org to access the application or contact the MOAR office at 937-335-8501 or moar@moarrealtors.com. 

The application process will continue through Saturday, June 1st.

Attached are some materials that you are welcomed and encouraged to share freely with anyone who may benefit.  This is an outstanding opportunity to help our neighbors and let them know that MOAR cares deeply about our communities. 

April 10, 2024

Logan County Homeowner's Guide

Check out this Logan County Homeowner's Guide that was prepared by the Indian Lake Watershed Project and the Logan Soil and Water Conservation District.  Good information for local homeowners!  

Visit the Logan Soil and Water Conservation website for more information about conservation in Logan County, Ohio.

 

Posted in Resources
March 15, 2024

Ohio Bats

To learn more about what is needed when bats occupy a building or home in Ohio, visit the Ohio DNR website for more information and consult a wildlife expert. 

https://ohiodnr.gov/discover-and-learn/land-water/issues-for-landowners/nuisance-bats

 

Posted in Resources
March 12, 2024

#1 in Bellefontaine 2024

Royer Realty Ranks #1

Posted in Office News