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2008
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Once again I am reminded of why I really am not fond of the snow. Today I headed out to a house to let the water service person in so that we can get it turned on for a home inspection. Wouldn't you know it, he couldn't find the water shut-off valve because the street plows had plowed all the s...
02/29/2008
I've received a rate sheet today telling me what the current interest rates for real estate are for the Defiance area. I wish I knew exactly were the "National Average" comes from as our seems to always be a little above it. Not that our rates are bad and all, but I sure wish that the quarter of...
02/28/2008
I just listed a sweet ranch style home in the Ayersville school district. The Crestwood Dr. is located close to the cross roads of Standly and Ayersville Ave., so it's close to town. The house has 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. It has a newer roof, flooring, paint, and counter tops. The yard is grea...
02/27/2008
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I just finished laying new vinyl flooring in my bathroom. It was a lot of work, but the new look was well worth it. It's amazing what a few bucks and some time can do to your home. In fact, I only spent about $17 for the flooring.The bathroom in our house is not really that big, but Menards ha...
02/27/2008
Well, it happened again. We have been blanketed by a thick cover of snow. We woke up this morning with about 6 inches of snow covering the ground and another 4-6 inches expected to still arrive today.Snow has a tough effect on the real estate market here in Defiance and the surrounding counties...
02/26/2008
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It looks like Defiance, Ohio is not done with winter yet. We are expecting about 3 inches of snow tonight plus another 3-4 inches tomorrow night. I'm, personally more of a spring summer type of person, as I enjoy the warmer weather more than the cold. I grew up just south of Chicago and have b...
02/25/2008
I've been living here in Defiance, Ohio for approximately 8 years now and, I'm ashamed to say that, I have yet to either watch the movie or read the book, "The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio", by Terry Ryan. I don't really know why I haven't done either one, I just haven't. I made the trip to o...
02/24/2008
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Every month in Defiance county and the counties surrounding us, Williams, Henry, Paulding, there are numerous foreclosures. It's not too much different here than it is anywhere else around our country at this time. The mortgage meltdown has hit us too. I don't know the percentages and how we c...
02/24/2008
Have you been thinking of moving to Defiance, Ohio or if you already live here and have wanted to move up into a nicer home? Well, I just listed a home this week that should really exite the average buyer. This house is a 2 story home with beautiful oak throughout. It has oak trim, floors and ...
02/22/2008
I thought that I'd give you a glimpse of what has been happening in Defiance, Ohio over the past month.As of today there are currently 201 homes for sale in Defiance, Ohio. That includes homes where the kids would go to the schools of Defiance, Tinora and Ayersville.There are 7 homes contingent ...
02/22/2008