Rhonda Hart

 Adding Value With The Right Renovations Are you an Ohio homeowner that is considering some home upgrades and renovations? In this article, I review the top 3 renovations that are most likely to add value to your home and tips to maximize your return. Kitchen The heart of every home is the kitchen. A kitchen renovation is the #1 renovation project in Ohio that can add value to your home. By choosing colors and textures that are neutral can help the space appear larger and brighter too. New appliances, cabinets, flooring, and countertops can all be coordinated to make your space look beautiful and inviting.  KITCHEN TIPS: Don't clutter your counters, less is more! Bright lighting helps open up the space Organize your pantry, drawers, and cabinets Bathrooms An updated bathroom can also increase your homes value. By considering things like, walk-in showers, jacuzzi tubs, and new fixtures, your bathroom can stand out and appeal to potential buyers.  BATHROOM TIPS: Don't clutt...

 Real Estate Investing - Is Now The Right Time? If you are considering investing in real estate in the Centerville/Dayton area, then you are probably asking yourself, is now the right time? With its profit margins, income generation, and tax advantages, real estate has a proven history of reliability and profitability. In this article we will review the world of real estate and whether this is the right time to make that real estate purchase.  Historically, real estate has continued to appreciate in value in most areas but can fluctuate from time to time. This depends heavily on many things such as the number of houses currently on the market, your price range, and the area that you live in, among other things. Real estate investing can also be influenced by economical changes and global events. However, no other investment provides a more steady and reliable source of income and profitability than real estate.  Tax Deductions Real estate can have many tax deductions incl...

 Home Selling Checklist Are you looking to sell your home in the Centerville/Dayton area? With so many things to consider, a checklist can help you stay organized and keep the sale of your home on track. In this article, we outline the home selling process and give you tips to maximize your return. 1. Choosing The Right Realtor When you choose an experienced and local realtor, like Rhonda Hart , your home selling process will be smooth and efficient right from the start. Before ever listing the home, Rhonda will provide recommendations on ways to declutter, repairs and updates that should be fixed prior to listing, and much more insight to ensure you receive the most value for your home. If you live in or around the Centerville/Dayton area, give Rhonda a call today at (937) 397-9988. 2. Moving Plans If you are looking to sell your home then you will probably be looking for another one too. By working with your local realtor for both home selling and buying will ensure a smooth tran...

A Realtor's Guide To A Fixer-Upper If you are considering a fixer-upper in the Centerville/Dayton area, there are several things you need to consider. In this article, we explore the pros and cons of a fixer-upper and help you decide if this is the right option for you.  PROS ✅ Initial Purchase Fixer-uppers are typically priced much lower than homes that are move-in ready. This offers a big savings in the initial purchase price which can save you thousands. Make It Your Own Purchasing a fixer-upper allows you to renovate the home with your own personalization of flooring, paint, layout, and any other updates for customization.  Good Investment Real estate in general is a good investment. When purchasing a fixer-upper, you have less of an initial investment which can provide a positive return on investment.  Property Tax Decrease Because the purchase price of your home was lower due to its condition, this helps to decrease the property tax on the home until it's relisted o...

 Buying a Home With A Local Realtor's Help If you are looking to purchase real estate, there are a variety of ways to narrow down the search for a home that fits your lifestyle. With the help of local realtor, Rhonda Hart , her experience and personal touch will leave you with more time to decide which one is the perfect one for your family and less time searching endlessly for the perfect match.  In this article, we review several ways your local realtor can help with your next homebuying purchase. Mortgage Preapproval There are many options to choose from when choosing your mortgage lender. There are several online tools that can assist with getting you preapproved as well. If you are more comfortable working with someone local, visit your banking provider and discuss their loan options or give Rhonda a call and she can provide some local referrals.  Neighborhood Insights Working with a local realtor can provide valuable insights into the neighborhoods that are the mos...