29th Annual Lebanon Quilt and Fiber Arts Show & Sale March 2-4 2012 Remember those intricate quilts grandma used to make?  Little snips of fabric arranged into intricate colorful patterns?  Literally works of art! Well quilting isn't an extinct art, and the Warren County Historical Society is helping keep the quilting heartbeat going with it's 29th Annual Lebanon Quilt & Fiber Arts Show & Sale! Where:  Warren County History Center in Downtown Lebanon (on South Broadway just down from the Library) When:  March 2, 3 & 4.  10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on the 2nd & 3rd, 11 a.m to 4 p.m. on the 4th Cost:  $6 Parking:  There are a number of free parking municipal lots in the immediate neighborhood. What:  Well of course quilts, and lots of them!  But also vendors from as far away as Texas and Massachuset... 02/10/2012

Lebanon Ohio 45036 Single Family Home Residential Market Report January 2012 Update The Lebanon Ohio residential real estate market has shown good stability through 2011.  While not really appreciating in value, at least prices have been stable.  So how did the Lebanon area perform for January?  We'll answer that question and more by expanding on our 2010 & 2011 Lebanon residential real estate market report. All data is derived from the Cincinnati MLS system.  If any homes traded hands without a REALTOR® involved, then it won't be reflected in this report.  All data is for the Lebanon school district, so data is not limited solely to Lebanon city limits.  With Lebanon being named one of Ohio's 5 best Hometowns by Ohio Magazine for 2012, there's a lot to draw residents to Lebanon!  A fan... 02/09/2012

Historic Downtown Lebanon Hosts Second Annual Let's W(h)ine About Winter February 25 2012! We know, WHAT winter?  What's to whine about?  Well who knows what will happen between now and February 25th, so JUST IN CASE, Historic Downtown Lebanon is ready to host the Second Annual Let's W(h)ine About Winter at the Lebanon Conference and Banquet Center (121 S. Broadway) 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Saturday February 25th!  So WHAT is a "Let's W(h)ine About Winter" event all about?  Great Eats!!  Local restaurants and caters, and some of the other best local cooks will be providing some great food to enjoy! They'll be taking the (h) out of W(h)ine and pairing up some great wines that highlight all that great food!  And did we mention that Christine Hendy of Beyond Words will be providing hand painted w... 02/05/2012

Lebanon City Government Civic Donations Continue for 2012 For a town of around 20,000 people, Lebanon offers quite a bit to quality of life.  Selected as one of Ohio magazines 2012 Top 5 Ohio Hometowns, it's easy to understand the selection when you know the city! Want more evidence that Lebanon is a great place to live?  The Lebanon city government has just released their latest civic donation list.  The Western Star reports that $3000 each will be going to the following organizations: Christmas Horse Carriage Festival County Arts Council (host of the annual Arts Festival) Country Applefest Committee Historic Downtown Lebanon Inc. Lebanon Theater Company Optimist Club (host of the Blues Festival) Additionally, they'll waive $5,000 in utility bills for the Humane Association of Warren C... 01/30/2012

SNEAK PREVIEW:  509 Lake Front Drive, Lebanon Ohio 45036 Coming to MLS This Week!   With just a few hours since we signed the listing agreement, we're giving you FIRST LOOK at this wonderful new listing!  This Lakeside Landing home offers three bedrooms AND a loft that could easily be converted to a fourth bedroom, and additional finished space in the basement!  And you can enjoy the views out the back from your deck too.  If you want to see the inside you'll have to come back later since this is just a preview. You have a small playground just a few lots down the street or if you want extensive recreation facilities the world's largest YMCA is just a short drive away.  Lakeside Landing offers easy access to SR48 and from there to I-71 and on to Cincinnati!  Lebanon is one of Ohio magaz... 01/29/2012

2011 Lebanon Ohio 45036 Condominium Market Report First of all, you may be thinking, "Lebanon has condos?"!  And it's true, Lebanon isn't the hotbed of condo activity like Mason, but Lebanon does have a growing condo market! There's a mix of older condos and duplexes, along with plenty of new construction condos also.  In most cases, these condos aren't located within Lebanon's city limits but within the townships on the outskirts (so no city tax for their residents).  There are two primary condo developments accounting for the bulk of the Lebanon condo market:  Fairway Crossings and Ironwood at Shaker Run.  Both communities are primarily 2 bedroom, 2 bath, but other than that they don't share much in common. The Fairway Crossings condos are mostly apartment style homes and typically we... 01/21/2012

Lebanon's Lakeside Landing 2011 Year End Market Report Welcome to the year end report for Lebanon's Lakeside Landing!  With a convenient location just off the State Route 48/Cook Rd intersection, Lakeside Landing offers convenient access to I-71 or into Lebanon.  Countryside YMCA is just minutes away also!As you might guess based on the name, Lakeside Landing is built around a man-made lake, so some homes have waterfront lots.  Another plus is sidewalks and the community has only one new construction home to offer.  Lakeside Landing is comprised of approximately 190 ranch and two story homes with basements very common. So how did Lakeside Landing homes perform in 2011?  Reference the chart below for all recorded sales listed from most recent to oldest in 2011.   Note:  Square footage is... 01/15/2012

2011 Lebanon Ohio 45036 Single Family Home Residential Market Report So what did 2011 hold for the Lebanon area residential real estate market?  We're going to provide you a comparison of 2011 to 2010 for single family homes, with all data derived from the Cincinnati MLS system.  If any homes traded hands without a REALTOR® involved, then it won't be reflected in this report.  All data is for the 45036 zip code, so is not limited solely to Lebanon city limits.  With Lebanon being named one of Ohio's 5 best Hometowns by Ohio Magazine for 2012, there's a lot to draw residents to Lebanon!  A fantastic historic downtown that is a frequent host to some great festivals, great schools and easy access to dining and shopping.  And with it's central Warren County location, and SR63, SR48, I71 and... 01/09/2012

69th Annual Lebanon Antiques Show January 21 & 22 2012Love antiques and ready for one of the Midwest's oldest antiques shows?  Want to get lots of vendors packed into one convenient location?  It's almost time for the 69th Annual Lebanon Antiques Show.  Open Saturday January 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday January 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.  With dealers from 12 states, this is NOT a small antique show!  55+ exhibitors with furniture, textiles, silver, art and much more!  If you're into American antiques, you can bet you'll find something there for you!Admission is $8 and will be held at Bowman Primary School at 825 Hart Road in Lebanon.  Take Route 48 north out of Lebanon and turn left onto Hart Road. Click Lebanon Antique Show Discount and print the ad to get $2 off admission. Pro... 01/06/2012

SANTA ALERT!!  Lebanon Kroger 1-4 p.m. TODAY!  This is NOT a test of the Emergency Blogging System!!  This is an actual alert!!! Santa, aka Kris Kringle aka St. Nick aka Fat Guy in Red Suit is coming to town!  In fact, he's almost here!  Today, from 1-4 p.m. December 17th, at the Lebanon Kroger!  He'll be popping in for a quick visit and photo op!  One free photo per kid!  So don't miss your opportunity to get your wish list in, get a photo and maybe get some eggnog while you're at the store!  Just off the SR48/SR42 intersection! Serving Warren County's residential real estate needs, Liz and Bill aka BLiz P.S.  Need help buying or selling a Warren County area home?  Just give The Liz Spear Team of RE/MAX Elite a call! 12/17/2011

Historic Downtown Lebanon Hosting Holiday Tour of Homes Sunday December 11 2011 'Tis the season!  The doors are opening to eight homes for Lebanon's Annual Holiday Tour of Homes!  They've decked the halls, hung the mistletoe, strung the lights and more, and they want YOU to come take a look!The tour features five homes in historic downtown Lebanon and another three just off the SR48 bypass.  You pick up a map at the Lebanon Convention and Banquet Center (121 S. Broadway) and then make your way to the homes!  Tickets are $15 in Advance, or $20 the day of the event.  Purchase your tickets at the following downtown Lebanon locations:  Village Ice Cream Parlor, Uptown Girl Boutique, The Pink Hippo and the Historic Downtown Lebanon Inc office.  And did we mention, they're donating 10% of tic... 12/09/2011

Warren County Humane Society Hosting Pet Pictures With Santa Saturday December 10 2011 It's that time of year again!  Bring Rover, Scratchie the Couch Killer and the rest of the furry gang down to Lebanon's Warren County Humane Society at the intersection of SR48 and Cook Rd to get pictures taken with St. Nick! They'll be snapping digital shots (and kids and parents in with the pet & Santa is approved) from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon December 10th. For $15, you'll get a 4x6" photo print in a holiday card.  Add an extra $5 and they'll burn the image to CD too.  And if you adopted your pet from them, they'll throw in a 2nd 4x6" print for free! Proceeds benefit the shelter!  And as long as you're going, if you've got any extra dog and cat food to spare, you know they'll be hap... 12/09/2011

December’s Season of Celebrations & Sharing:  Donovan Elementary Helping Big Brothers Big Sisters If you want a perfect example of Christmas spirit, look to the children.  I know it's popular opinion to think "those bleepin' kids are selfish and all they do is play video games and text", but that perception may be totally unfounded. Why do we say that?  Well one example is the fourth graders of Lebanon's Donovan Elementary School.  All 450 of 'em!  For those that don't know, Lebanon's mayor Amy Brewer is ALSO an art teacher.  She's led the kids in creating Christmas ornaments using a CD.  All proceeds will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Warren and Clinton Counties! The fourth graders are partnered with the Warren County Career Center students who made the CD labels, and put their t... 12/03/2011

Lebanon Ohio's Grand Opry House Hosting Special Christmas Show December 3rd! So you probably already know that Saturday December 3rd is a blow your doors off kind of special day in Lebanon!  If you weren't in the Christmas spirit before, you certainly WILL be by the time we're done with you! You've got the Horse Drawn Carriage Christmas Parades at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.! The Lebanon Mason & Monroe Railroad is running The North Pole Express! The Warren County History Society is hosting and Artisans and Craftsmen Fair IN ADDITION to the Saturday Farmers Market. Sounds like enough to fill your day doesn't it?  BUT WAIT!!!  THERE'S MORE!!! Lebanon's Grand Opry House is adding to the options!  Their feature performers Jessie Lyn Fisher and Justin Perry will be perf... 12/02/2011

Lebanon's North Pole Express:  Santa Rides The Rails! That's right, it's time for the Lebanon Mason & Monroe Railroad's annual North Pole Express runs!  Hop the train for a 30 minute ride to LM&M Junction for a 45 minute layover, then a 30 minute trip back! Hang out with Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves!  Enjoy some hot chocolate and a holiday cookie!  And every kid gets a present from Santa!  Color some pictures and send a letter to Santa from the Holiday Post Express! Is this right in the kids' sweet spot or what?  And there are PLENTY of opportunities to ride the rails with Santa and Company on the North Pole Express!  Book your tickets for November 26 & 27, or in December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 & 18.  Rides depart at 10 a.m., 12:15 p.m, 2:30 p.m. and 4:45 p.m, and on December 10 & 17 they ... 11/24/2011

One of the most coveted locastions of homes for sale, Lebanon OH offers is Shaker Run. Would you like to live on a prestigious golf course in Ohio?  Enjoy homes with gorgeous golf park borders and extra privacy with beautiful settings. Some of real estate, Lebanon OH offers in and around Shaker Run is perched on gentle hills, nestled in cul-de-sacs in quiet, well manicured neighborhoods and dead end streets.Cincinnati MLS listings for Lebanon, OH real estate:http://www.swohiorealestate.com/lebanon.phpJust one of my personal favorite locations, however there are many sites and popular subdivisions to choose from. In addition to Shaker Run buyers may also find interest in Lebanon, OH real esttate listings found in places like Catalpa Ridge, Countryside and Countryside Estates, Horseshoe F... 11/22/2011

Christmas Craftsmen and Artisans Fair Historic Downtown Lebanon December 3 2011 Jingle bells, jingle bells.....as long as you're ALREADY going to be in downtown Lebanon to watch the Christmas Festival Horse Drawn Carriage Parades at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., why not take a stroll down to the Warren County Historical Society's All Around The Christmas Tree & Artisans Fair from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.? Located at BOTH the Warren County History Center's Harmon Hall and The Lebanon Conference & Banquet Center (105 & 121 S. Broadway in Lebanon, just past the library). Admission is $5 for adults and benefits the Warren County Historical Society. So WHY should you attend this show?  This show takes it up a notch from your typical holiday crafts shows.  Of course you'll find the usual holiday decor and Chri... 11/16/2011

Lebanon's Christmas Festival Horse Drawn Carriage Parade December 3 2011 Nothing will get you more into the Christmas spirit than a visit to the 23rd Annual Lebanon Christmas Festival Horse Drawn Carriage Parade on December 3rd 2011.  With a parade at 1 p.m. and a repeat performance at 7 p.m. with candlelight, we're talking in the neighborhood of 100 horse drawn carriages.  We've got everything from little ponies to the big draft horses pulling decorated carriages.  And who knows, there might be some snow flurries like last year to add to the festive atmosphere! We expect another sizable turn-out, but why wouldn't we?  This is a family holiday tradition for our area.  Santa and Mrs. Claus will be wandering the area providing photo ops!  Vendors will have hot chocolate and food to keep y... 11/14/2011

Lebanon's St. Francis de Sales Church Hosts Deck The Halls Christmas Bazaar Saturday November 12 2011 Christmas?  CHRISTMAS?? Already??  But I just finished eating all the kids Halloween candy you say?  Well it IS that time of year again!  It's the Holidays, Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away and you know what comes just after that! So to help you get in the spirit and maybe get a few presents checked off your list, how about visiting St. Francis de Sales Church's annual Deck The Halls Christmas Bazaar Saturday November 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.?  The church is easy to get to (just north of the Warren County Fairgrounds on State Route 48 (technically 20 Desales Avenue), so maybe you want to start your morning with a great breakfast in Historic Downtown Lebanon's The Breakfast Club... 11/11/2011

Lebanon Mason & Monroe Railroad Offering FREE Train Rides For Veterans! As long as you don't mind winding up right back at your starting place, how does a FREE train ride on the Lebanon Mason & Monroe Railroad sound to you?  Now this is a LIMITED time offer to honor veterans AND Active Duty military as Veteran's Day is fast approaching. On Saturday November 12th they're offering a FREE one hour ride in Coach with proof of service.  Trains run at 10 a.m., 12 , 2 & 4 p.m., and boarding starts 10 minutes prior for a 1 hour train ride.  Just a heads up, no restrooms, heating or a/c on the trains, so plan accordingly!  Also NOT handicapped accessible due to the age of the trains! The conductors will be sharing history of railroads and railroad operations, and LM&M Railroad will also have som... 11/05/2011