Don Brenneman, at Irongate Inc., Realtors

09/13/2026

What to Do When Your Home Has Been on the Market Longer Than Expected
Most sellers have a rough idea of how long they expect their home to take to sell. When that timeline stretches, it's easy to focus on the number of days the listing has been active.
The more useful question is why buyers haven't moved forward.
Sometimes the answer is price. Other times, the home is...

A slower-than-expected home sale may call for more than patience. Take a fresh look at price, presentation, feedback, and how the listing is reaching buyers.

09/13/2026

Real Estate Matters: w/ Don Brenneman

Fall Guides for Buying or Selling a Home

09/12/2026

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As all real estate is local, it's important to work with a local expert that understands our changing market.

09/12/2026

Ways to Repurpose an Underused Room
Some rooms slowly stop serving a real purpose. A formal dining room may only get used a few times a year. A spare bedroom may become a holding area for boxes and things that don't have another home. Even a finished basement or loft can end up sitting mostly empty.
That doesn't always mean the room needs...

An underused room doesn't have to stay that way. A few practical changes can turn extra space into something that works better for everyday life.

09/12/2026

Real Estate Matters: w/ Don Brenneman

Data Centers Are Moving Closer to Homes. What Does That Mean for You?

Data centers probably weren't on your list of things to think about when buying or selling a home.

09/11/2026

What Buyers Should Know About Property Disclosure Forms
When you're buying a house, the disclosure form can be easy to skim past. It often arrives alongside other paperwork, but it can provide useful background on the property before you move further into the transaction.
What sellers must disclose varies by state, so the form isn't the same everywhere....

A property disclosure form can offer useful clues about a home's history and known issues. Buyers should know what the form can tell them, what it may leave out, and where an inspection still matters.

09/10/2026

Real Estate Matters: w/ Don Brenneman

09/08/2026

Real Estate Matters: w/ Don Brenneman

Remote Work Could Be Your Affordability Answer

For most first-time buyers, the hardest part of buying a home is making the numbers work. You budget, you save, and the finish line still feels far away.

09/07/2026

A Miami Valley home inspection report is not a pass or fail grade. Here is how to read one, what to prioritize, and when to ask a seller for repairs.

09/06/2026

What Fall Buyers Notice During a Home Tour
A home tour in the fall looks nothing like a home tour in June, and that's not just because of the weather. When the leaves begin to change and the light grows dim earlier in the day, a house has a way of showing the wear and tear that summer landscaping and long evenings tend to hide. When you're viewing...

Fall home tours reveal details that summer showings tend to hide, from curb appeal to how well the heating holds up. Here's what buyers should watch for this season.