Uncategorized Haunted Dayton: Gem City’s Most Haunted As Halloween approaches, our team at Coldwell Banker Heritage is excited to bring you a unique and eerie journey through the Greater Dayton area. While our expertise lies in real estate, we can’t resist sharing the spooky side of the towns we serve. Join us as we explore some of the most haunted places in […]
Local Business Hidden Gems in Richmond Indiana Looking for things to do in Richmond? Richmond, Indiana is a small city of about 40,000 people in east-central Indiana. It is regarded as the “Gateway of East Central Indiana” due to its proximity to two major metropolitan areas in the neighboring state of Ohio (Dayton and Cincinnati). Though it may seem like a slower-moving […]
CB Cares Spreading Cheer to Those Who Won’t be Home for Christmas Supporting our Military this Holiday Season Whether you prefer it in the style of Bing Crosby, Michael Bublé, or Whitney Houston, the tune “I’ll be home for Christmas” is one of the most beloved Christmas songs around. Originally released by Bing Crosby in 1943, “I’ll be Home for Christmas” was written from the perspective of […]
Home Buyer Resources Assumable Mortgages: How They Can Benefit You in a Rising Rate Market Assumable mortgages are a type of mortgage loan that allows a buyer to assume the existing mortgage of the seller. The buyer takes over the remaining balance of the mortgage and continues making payments to the lender. The interest rate, terms, and payments remain the same as the original mortgage. Assumable mortgages can be either […]
Home Buyer Resources Higher Interest Rates Won’t Stop the Benefits of Homeownership: Why Buying a Home is Still a Good Investment Purchasing a home is one of the biggest investments that most people will make in their lifetime. While rising interest rates can make buying a home more expensive, it is still a good investment for several reasons. In this blog, we’ll explore why it’s still a good investment to purchase a home, even with higher […]
CB Cares The History of Fair Housing Celebrating 55 Years of Fair Housing This month, we celebrate the 55th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act. For much of American history, discriminatory housing practices were widely accepted and even part of the law in some states. Through the tireless efforts of many advocacy groups over decades, those practices were made illegal on April […]
Home Buyer Resources Questions to consider when listing For Sale By Owner Owning a home is a great achievement for anyone. Your home should be something to be proud of. That’s why when it comes to selling, you may be interested in going for the For Sale By Owner (FSBO) route. While selling your home yourself is very rewarding, it also comes with a lot of challenges. […]
Home Buyer Resources 4 Reasons the Highest Offer Didn’t Win the House You have gone through the process of pre-approval, and you have searched to find the perfect home. You love this home, so you decide to put in an offer above the asking price. Your realtor sends your offer to the listing agent, and you wait patiently for a response. Finally, after the seller has reviewed […]
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Home Buyer Resources Tips for Gig Workers Looking to Purchase a Home Over the past few years, jobs in the “gig economy” have become increasingly popular. Uber/Lyft drivers, pet sitters and dog walkers, freelancers, influencers, DoorDash/Grubhub drivers. The list goes on. Having the freedom to create your own schedule is exciting and enticing to those looking for a non-traditional 9-5 job. But if you are in the […]
Home Seller Resources Tips For De-Stressing The Selling Process Making the decision to sell your home is exciting! New adventures, new memories and new beginnings await! The good news for sellers is that demand for new inventory is incredibly high right now, resulting in less days on the market and offers that typically exceed the listing price. However, the process of selling your home […]
Homeowner Resources Have an Extra Room in Your Home?   Do you have an extra room in your home and aren’t sure what to do with it? Check out these fun and innovative ways to turn that spare room onto a useful space for you and your family. Here are seven great ideas on how to best utilize the space Guest Room: Using a […]
Home Buyer Resources Home Trend Predictions for 2021 If the past year taught us anything it was the importance of home. After so much time spent indoors it’s understandable that everyone is taking a long look around their space and are ready for a change, and they’re not alone. As we settle further into 2021, we take our new perspective and appreciation for […]
CB Cares How Much Can I Save In Taxes? Calculate Your After-Tax Interest Rate With Coldwell Banker’s Home Financial Calculators, you can find the answers to many of your real estate related mortgage and finance questions. Check out this Tax Savings Calculator below! HOW MUCH CAN I SAVE IN TAXES? The after-tax interest rate is the interest rate on a loan after you deduct […]
Home Buyer Resources New Years Resolution: How to Save for a House in 12 Months The New Year is quickly approaching, which means it is time to start thinking about resolutions. What goals do you have for 2020? Do you want to lose a few pounds? Learn a new hobby? Spend more time with the family? These are all great goals, but why not start saving for a house as […]
Homeowner Resources Veteran Homeownership Understanding Veteran Homeownership Benefits When it comes to making a move, it’s safe to say you know a thing or two. You probably saw your fair share of moving during your military days, and now, as a veteran, you might be thinking of settling down. But whether it’s your first move or your final move, […]
CB Cares How To Manage Your Credit Score During Hard Times In times of conflict and uncertainty, there are always many questions. Recently we all found ourselves in a unique situation as we reacted and coped with a pandemic.  While this is a special case, crisis can happen at any time. During hard times it is better to prepare rather than panic.  Below are a few […]
Home Buyer Resources Safety tips for selling your luxury home Selling a luxury home is no simple task, I’m sure you know that. Luxury is a very different market than normal home sales, I mean, if it wasn’t there wouldn’t be a special certification for it. Given the nature of luxury properties, you may also get people with no intention of buying who come to […]
Home Seller Resources 4 Reasons Why You Might Want to List Now Historically Low Interest Rates In 2019, we saw national mortgage rates lower to new historical lows at 3.6%, and last month, we saw interest rates dip even lower to its lowest recorded level since Freddie Mac began tracking mortgage rates in 1971 (Washington Post, 2020). While interest rates will vary for person to person and for different […]
Homeowner Resources Restorations & Renovations of Historic Homes: 6 Things to Keep in Mind before Getting Started Home renovations are always a big project to take on. It can be even more overwhelming when you’re dealing with restoring an older house. Despite the possible stress and cost, restoring an older home can still be one of the most rewarding things you do. You can avoid a lot of headaches by doing it […]
Homeowner Resources 5 Upgrades to Make Any Home a Luxury Home Relax in Your Luxury Home with a Few Updates What makes a home a luxury home? If you ask those of us in the Real Estate industry, we can give you price ranges, size requirements, upgrades, ages, locations, and the many other characteristics that make up a luxury home. The catch? Just don’t expect us […]