Puck Knows Cincinnati Real Estate

09/28/2026

Follow these tips to prepare your home for an inspection.

What Is a Home Inspection and Why It Matters One of the most crucial processes during the buying or selling of a property is a home inspection. It gives a good overview of the general state of the …

09/26/2026

Hey friends! It’s a beautiful day in Cincinnati, so if you’re looking for something to do, come make a guest appearance at CliftonFest today!

I’ll be there from 12–5 supporting zanna_ferree_art Zanna Ferree at her art booth, along with tons of other local artists, chalk art, food, shops, music and plenty of other stuff going on.

A bunch of my friends are involved too — Leon Barton will be DJing, my friends at Inhailer Radio are helping keep the music rolling with live bands , and Nick & Leigh will have their shop Lentz & Company open as well.

It’s FREE , it’s Clifton, and the weather is lovely. Come wander around, say hello, buy some art, hear some music and enjoy Cincinnati for a few hours.

Hope to see some familiar faces!

09/25/2026

Outdated bathroom? Check out these clever decor tips.

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09/23/2026

Make these easy woodworking projects with your kids.

When I first searched for woodworking projects it didn't take long to realize that there's a ton of them available. The hard part is figuring out how to put

09/21/2026

Bathroom colors that are too bold can overwhelm a small space quickly.

Some colors look beautiful in a bathroom, but others can make it look sterile and unwelcoming. We spoke with designers about the hues you should definitely avoid using in your bathroom.

09/18/2026

Learn which tax benefits are available to first-time homebuyers.

Are you a first-time home buyer? There are tax benefits that come with homeownership; learn which ones you can claim.

09/17/2026

A good reminder from my friend Helen Ruehmer at Luminate Bank today:
The Fed raised its short-term rate, but that does not mean mortgage rates automatically went up with it. The Fed doesn’t set mortgage rates — the financial markets do — and mortgage rates had actually already moved before the announcement.

But here’s the Cincinnati twist…
Our real estate market is VERY seasonal. Fall changes things. Higher rates change things. Fewer buyers change things. And sometimes all of those things lining up can create opportunities that weren’t there a few months ago.

If you’ve been spinning your wheels waiting for the “perfect” time, maybe stop waiting for perfect and start with a game plan.
And please, don’t make a six-figure decision based entirely on what your uncle told you at the Labor Day cookout. Talk to people who actually work in the trenches every day.

One thing I want people to know about me as an agent: I’m playing the long game.

I don’t care if you’re looking to buy a week from now, six months from now, two years from now — or if we sit down and figure out that buying simply isn’t the right move for you.

I’d rather meet you where you are, help you understand your options and put together a game plan that gets you into the best situation possible with your biggest asset.

If I do that really well, give you great service and you feel good about calling me when you need advice, that relationship is worth far more to me than trying to push somebody into a transaction.
There are opportunities out there. Sometimes the first step is simply figuring out what yours might be.

Reach out. Let’s make a game plan and I’m happy to meet you were you are in your situation.

And thanks to Helen at Luminate Bank for keeping us informed

09/15/2026

Puck here. Just a little real estate thought as we head into fall…

I wouldn’t automatically assume this is the time to sit on the sidelines if you’re thinking about buying.

Cincinnati real estate is incredibly seasonal. In the spring, there are more houses for sale — but there are also WAY more buyers chasing them.

Once school starts, that buyer pool drops significantly. By the colder months, a lot of people have simply decided to wait until spring.

But people still need to sell.

Someone selling in November may be dealing with a job change, divorce, an estate, financial changes, or simply life forcing a move they didn’t plan. That can create opportunities for a buyer who is ready to roll.

And I think people get way too distracted by interest rates.

Yes, rates matter. But they’re only one piece of the equation. Higher rates mean less buying power, but they also tend to cool demand — and less competition can mean a much better price and far more negotiating power.

ANY DAY ...I’d rather negotiate on a house than compete with 12 other buyers for it.

Maybe we negotiate the price. Maybe the seller pays closing costs. Maybe we get repairs or money toward a rate buydown. I’m certainly not afraid to ask. 😂

I also work with Rachel Kasle | NMLS #2173718 Rachel Kasle- Senior Mortgage Advisor, NMLS # 2173718 using OHFA programs, which can be another great tool for assistance (like 3 percent off) and managing the rate.

So yes, spring gives you more houses to choose from.

But it also gives every one of those houses a lot more buyers to choose from.

Sometimes the quieter market is exactly where the opportunity lies.-—let’s talk

09/12/2026

All right friends… you need to tell me to stay very far away from any of those 80s apps. 😂😂😂😎

09/08/2026

I’m told that you can never get out of my dreamy voice & ukulele playing 🙈