David Moyer Real Estate

David Moyer Real Estate Known for personal service
📱 937-477-2298 📧 [email protected] Full time agent with Keller Williams Advantage Real Estate

Since 2005, David Moyer of David Moyer Real Estate, powered by Keller Williams Advisors, has
helped clients across the Greater Dayton and Miami Valley area buy and sell homes with confidence.

06/18/2026

One of the most common mistakes I see buyers make when choosing a Dayton suburb: comparing prices on Zillow without accounting for taxes.

A $300,000 home in Springboro and a $300,000 home in Centerville are not the same monthly payment. Tax rates vary significantly between suburbs in this area, and that gap gets even wider when you start comparing Centerville to Oakwood at the $400K level. The number on the listing is just the starting point.

The other mistake? Not visiting at different times. Some of these neighborhoods are completely different on a Sunday afternoon than they are on a Saturday night. Go see them when they're actually active.

And if you've been sitting on the sidelines waiting for prices to soften, I want to be real with you. Buyers who started waiting three years ago are still waiting. The market hasn't cooperated, and in many cases the cost of waiting has outpaced any potential savings.

If you want a straight-talk breakdown of what different suburbs will actually cost you per month, give me a call. Happy to run the real numbers with you.

06/18/2026

Here's something I tell buyers all the time — don't let a quick drive through North Kettering make you write off the whole city.

South Kettering, near the Centerville border, is a completely different market. We're talking tree-lined streets, generous lots, quiet neighborhoods, and homes that are well-maintained and full of character. The kicker? You're looking at prices $40,000–$60,000 below comparable homes just a few miles south in Centerville.

At $260K in Centerville right now, you're competing hard, getting squeezed on square footage, and rarely finding something truly move-in ready. At $260K in South Kettering, you can find a 3 or 4-bedroom home, sometimes a Cape Cod with a basement, and walk away without the bidding war stress. Same commute. Same access to everything.

If you've been priced out of Centerville or frustrated with the competition, let's talk. Give me a call and I'll show you exactly what South Kettering has to offer.

I get asked this constantly: "David, if you were buying a house today, where would you actually go."So I finally wrote i...
06/18/2026

I get asked this constantly: "David, if you were buying a house today, where would you actually go."
So I finally wrote it down. Six common situations I see all the time (military family moving to Wright-Patt, schools-first buyers, value hunters, people who want to walk to dinner, folks who want land, and empty nesters ready to downsize), and exactly where I'd point each one.
Swipe through the slides and see if I matched your situation. If your scenario isn't on here, that's what the comments are for. I read every one.

06/17/2026

If you're PCSing to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base with kids and a budget around $350–$450K, I'm going to save you a lot of research time: Beavercreek.

Here's why it keeps coming up as the top answer. Beavercreek City Schools consistently earn high marks on Ohio State Report Cards, great schools, no guesswork. The commute is a straight shot down I-35, putting you 10–15 minutes from either Gate A or Gate B. The housing stock is mostly 20–30 years old or newer, with larger lots and active new construction. And because Wright-Patterson employs over 38,000 people, there's always steady turnover in the market, which matters when you're thinking about resale down the road.

At $350–$400K, Beavercreek gives you solid options and room to breathe. If you're planning a PCS move to the Dayton area and want to talk through neighborhoods, schools, or the buying process, reach out anytime.

06/17/2026

When people ask me why I'm so confident in the Dayton real estate market, it always comes back to one thing: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

Most people outside of Ohio don't realize the scale of what we're talking about. Wright-Patterson is the single largest employer in all of Ohio. It generates $16.5 billion in annual economic impact. There are 38,000 people employed directly on base — up from 19,000 in 2002 — and when you count all the jobs across the metro that the base supports, you're looking at 81,000 people.

That growth wasn't an accident. It was a deliberate federal investment in aerospace research and development. And here's what makes it different from other economic drivers: Wright-Patterson doesn't fluctuate with market cycles or political winds. It's stable, it's growing, and it's not going anywhere.

That's the foundation underneath every real estate decision I help clients make in this market. If you're relocating here, especially if you're PCS-ing to Wright-Patterson, I'd love to help you navigate it. Give me a call at 937-477-2298.

06/16/2026

Real talk, sellers. Post-closing possession is a courtesy, not a right. After closing, that house belongs to the buyer. They handed over hundreds of thousands of dollars and in return you'd like to keep using their water and browsing Zillow at your own pace. Two weeks is workable. Sixty days is a real estate drama waiting to happen. Have you seen this go sideways? Tell me in the comments.

06/16/2026

Two things are happening in Dayton right now: free concerts and a market that won't sit still.
🎶 The Levitt Pavilion is throwing close to 50 free shows downtown on Main Street this summer. Touring acts, good food, and yes, it's actually free. Bring a chair.
🏡 The real talk: homes are averaging 34 days on market, down from 42 just last week. Inventory's growing too, which is normal for this time of year, but it means buyers get more to choose from and sellers need to price it right the first time.
Thinking about buying or selling? DM me, I'll run the numbers for your street.

06/16/2026

"Love letters" with your home offer feel sweet. They can also get you sued.
When sellers choose a buyer based on personal details in a letter, they open themselves up to fair housing violations. The law requires that real estate decisions be based on financials, not who someone is or where they come from.
If you're a seller receiving offers, or a buyer thinking about writing one, know this: the best offer is a clean, strong offer. That's what wins, and that's what protects everyone.
I'll help you put together an offer that stands out for all the right reasons.

06/15/2026

Here's a thing buyers don't always realize: the moment you ask for closing cost help, a warranty, and title concessions on top of your full price offer, you are no longer at full price. Mathematically. The net to the seller went down. I always tell my buyers, know what you're actually offering before you're surprised it didn't work. What questions do you have about writing a competitive offer? Ask me below.

06/15/2026

In Ohio, sellers can video-record your walkthrough. Audio is a different story.
Using audio recordings of buyers' conversations during a showing to gain negotiating leverage raises serious legal and ethical problems under Ohio law. Video surveillance of your own property for security purposes is generally permitted, but recording conversations to use in negotiations crosses a line that can end up in court.
Bottom line: if you're selling, talk to your agent before you touch those camera settings. If you're buying, act like you're being recorded, because on video, you might be.
Questions about protecting yourself in a transaction? That's exactly what I'm here for.

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