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06/12/2026

🏡 Another First-Time Homebuyer is Officially a Homeowner!🏡

Today, Kimberly closed on her very first home! 🎉

Like many buyers, she started the process thinking she knew exactly what she wanted. After looking at a few homes, she realized that what she truly needed was a little different—and that's exactly what she found. The result? A wonderful new place to call home for her and her two beautiful girls. ❤️

I cannot wait to see what she does with that kitchen and the amazing backyard! I have a feeling there will be a lot of great memories made there.

I've said it before, and I'll say it again—Kimberly has become more than just a client. She's become a friend, and I am so grateful our paths crossed during this journey.

A successful closing is always a team effort. Thank you to the seller, listing agent, lender, and title company for helping make this dream a reality.

Congratulations, Kimberly! 🏡❤️ Now let the packing, unpacking, and memory-making begin! But 1st go kill those huge spiders 🕷️

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06/10/2026

🏡 Calling All Homeowners, Agents & Friends! 🏡

I have a buyer actively looking for a home and I'm hoping the power of social media can help!

📍 Areas of interest:
• Franklin
• Carlisle
• Miamisburg
• Springboro
• Lebanon
• Waynesville

Yes, I know that's a wide area, but this buyer has some flexibility and is focused more on the monthly payment than the actual purchase price. As many of you know, taxes can make a big difference in affordability. A home in Warren County may have a higher purchase price but lower taxes, while some Montgomery County homes may have a lower price but different monthly costs.

✅ Looking for:
🏠 3 bedrooms preferred
🏠 Will consider 2 bedrooms if they are generously sized
🏠 Approximately $150,000 - $200,000 range (depending on taxes, insurance, and overall payment)
🏠 Must qualify for FHA financing

If you know of a home coming soon, a FSBO, an estate sale, or a seller who has been thinking about listing, please send me a message!

Inventory in this price range can be challenging, but I know there are homes out there. Let's work together and help this buyer find the right one! ❤️

📲 Message me with anything you have!

💚💛 Buy It, Sell It, Take Your Pick — Real Estate Is Easier When You Stick With Vik!

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06/07/2026

🚨 Please Be Careful Out There! 🚨

While hosting the open house today, a lady came in and asked if the home was also available for rent. I let her know it was only for sale. That's when she told me, "I think I've been scammed."

Unfortunately, someone had listed the property as a rental and convinced her to send $350 to "start the rental process." 😔

I cannot stress this enough:

❌ DO NOT send money to someone through Facebook Marketplace for a rental property.
❌ DO NOT send money before verifying who owns or manages the property.
❌ DO NOT pay simply to view a property.

Scammers are everywhere right now, and they are getting very good at making listings look legitimate. They often steal photos from real estate websites and advertise homes that are actually for sale as rentals.

The individual today was planning to file a police report and contact her bank in hopes of recovering the funds. The seller and listing agent will also be contacting law enforcement regarding the fraudulent rental listing.

If you're looking for a rental:
✅ Verify who owns or manages the property.
✅ Meet someone in person when possible.
✅ Research the property online.
✅ Never send money through unverified payment methods.

Please share this with friends and family. Losing $350 is hard enough, but some people lose thousands of dollars before realizing they've been targeted.

Let's help protect each other from these scams. ❤️

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06/07/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE TODAY | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM 🏡

One of the things I love about real estate is that while we may work for different brokerages, we often work together to help our clients and support one another. Real estate can be competitive, but it can also be incredibly collaborative.

Today I'm hosting an open house for a former colleague of mine, Amanda. Amanda is with Bella Realty Group, where I used to hang my license, and I'm proud to help her by hosting her listing while representing Luma Realty.

This is a great reminder that behind the signs and logos are people working together to help buyers and sellers achieve their goals. 💚💛

If you're out and about today, stop by and see me!

📍 31 Clarksville Rd, Waynesville, OH
⏰ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Whether you're actively looking, just curious about the market, or want to say hello, I'd love to see you!

Link to house below 👇

Buy It, Sell It, Take Your Pick — Real Estate Is Easier When You ! 💚💛

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Property 31 Clarksville Road, Corwin Village, 45068 has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms with 1255 square feet.

06/05/2026

🍩Happy National Donut Day! 🍩

Do-Nut buy a house without a Realtor! 🍩🏡

And please... Do-Nut let your family and friends buy a house without a Realtor either — especially when you already know one... ME! 😉

Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases you'll ever make, and having a Realtor by your side can help you navigate inspections, contracts, negotiations, deadlines, and all the surprises that can pop up along the way.

🏡 Buy It, Sell It, Take Your Pick — Real Estate Is Easier When You Stick With Vik! 🏡

Now for the REALLY important question... 🍩🤔
Which LOCAL donut shop gets your vote?

💛= Donut Haus
🩷 = Bill's Donut Shop
💚 = The Donut Shop

Comment with the emoji of your favorite LOCAL donut shop AND tell me your favorite type of donut! 🍩

Are you a:
🍩 Glazed lover?
🍫 Chocolate iced fan?
🍓 Jelly-filled enthusiast?
🎂 Cake donut supporter?
🍁 Maple iced addict?
🥜 Long John with cream filling kind of person?
🍎 Apple fritter fanatic?
🍩 Or do you have another favorite?

🎉 I'll randomly pick one LOCAL person from the comments (please comment on the post from my personal page also, must let me know which is your favorite place and type of donut) and buy that person a gift certificate to their favorite LOCAL donut shop!

Ready... set... DONUT! 🍩👇


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06/03/2026

💚💛 Well... sorry to burst everyone's bubble, but OHFA's amazing rates are gone! We knew they wouldn't last but only 3 days....UGH! 💚💛

Hopefully when the new rates are released tomorrow, they don't jump all the way back to where they were before. These last few days were an incredible opportunity for many first-time homebuyers, and it was exciting to see so many people trying to take advantage of them.

If you're an agent who was able to get your buyer under contract and locked into those amazing rates — way to go! 🎉 You earned that win!

And if you're like me and your buyers just didn't find the right house in time, don't worry... we've still got this! 🏡 The right house is still out there, and we'll keep working hard to help our buyers reach their homeownership goals. Sometimes real estate is all about timing, patience, and perseverance.

Now it's time to keep pounding the pavement, opening doors, and making things happen. Off to show more houses... #11 for the day! 😅🏡🔑

💚💛 Buy It, Sell It, Take Your Pick... Real Estate Is Easier When You Stick With Vik! 💛💚


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06/02/2026

06/01/2026

🚨🏡 Are You A First-Time Homebuyer Looking Right Now? If You Are, CALL ME NOW! 🏡🚨

OHFA just did something absolutely crazy...
💥 3.75% interest rate for qualified first-time homebuyers who do NOT need down payment assistance
💥 5.00% interest rate for qualified first-time homebuyers who DO need the 3.5% down payment assistance

In today's market, those rates are definitely going to get people's attention!

⚠️ A couple things to keep in mind:
➡️ These rates will probably not last long, so if you've been thinking about buying, don't wait too long to explore your options.
➡️ Expect longer closing timelines because lenders and OHFA will likely be extremely busy with the increase in applications.

If you've been sitting on the fence about buying your first home, now may be the time to see what options are available to you. Every buyer's situation is different, so let's talk and see if this program could work for you!

📞 513-967-4319
📧 [email protected]

💚💛 Buy It, Sell It, Take Your Pick... Real Estate Is Easier When You Stick With Vik! 💚💛

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05/29/2026

🏡 Are You Really Ready to Buy a Home? 🏡

One thing I always tell people is that homeownership isn't the right choice for everyone at every stage of life — and that's okay.

Yes, when you rent, you are helping build equity for a property owner instead of yourself. But there are many valid reasons why continuing to rent may be the best decision right now. Maybe you're still working on your credit. Maybe your job history isn't quite where a lender needs it to be. Maybe you know a job transfer could happen in the next year. Maybe the responsibilities that come with homeownership just don't fit your current lifestyle. Or maybe you simply don't want to own a home right now.

Buying a home is a big commitment, and I would much rather help someone become a successful homeowner when they're truly ready than push them into something before the time is right.

If homeownership is one of your future goals, let's talk. I can help point you in the right direction, connect you with lenders, and help you understand what steps may be needed to get there. And when that day comes, I'll be ready to help you find the perfect place to call home. 💚💛

Buy It, Sell It, Take Your Pick – Real Estate Is Easier When You Stick With Vik! 💚💛

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05/22/2026

🇺🇸 Memorial Day weekend is officially kicking off! 🇺🇸

Although many of us may not be headed to the lake 🚤, hanging by the pool ☀️, or enjoying all the fun outdoor activities we planned because Mother Nature apparently has other ideas for Ohio this weekend 🌧️😂… let’s still take a moment to remember what Memorial Day is truly about — honoring and remembering the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. ❤️🤍💙

So rain or shine, maybe this is still the weekend you find the freedom of a new backyard for cookouts 🍔, a bigger garage for all the summer toys, or finally that dream porch to sit on while watching Ohio weather change every 10 minutes 🤣🏡

Whether you’re relaxing inside, traveling, dodging rain drops, or scrolling homes online between burgers and bonfires — I’m still here to help make your real estate goals happen!

💚💛 Buy It • Sell It • Take Your Pick Real Estate Is Easier When You Stick With Vik 💚💛

🏡 The Journey Begins with Luma 🏡

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