Velda Martin, Buyer's Agent - McIlvaine Realtors

09/14/2026

🏡 JUST SOLD | 1230 Old Springfield Pike | Xenia, Ohio 🎉

From listed to SOLD, 1230 Old Springfield Pike has officially closed!

This property offered a unique opportunity for a buyer ready to bring new vision to the home, and I’m pleased to see the transaction successfully completed.

Do you have a property you’re considering selling? Whether your home is move-in ready, needs updating, is part of an estate, or simply needs the right marketing strategy, I would welcome the opportunity to discuss your options.

🔑 Velda Martin, REALTOR®
Licensed Ohio Realtor with McIlvaine Realtors
Brilliant Real Estate

📍 Serving Xenia, Greene County and surrounding communities

View the property here:
https://mwbrealestate.com/property_listing

09/08/2026

What Does $250K–$300K Actually Get You in a Home Right Now?

New on the blog: What $250,000 to $300,000 Actually Buys You in Xenia Right Now. I break down what a "baseline" home looks like at this price point, what changes as you move toward $300K, and what you're not getting yet at this budget. Read it here:

09/07/2026

A Wonderful Open House Experience in Xenia 🏡

Yesterday’s open house in Xenia reminded me that sometimes an open house becomes about much more than simply walking through a home. 🏡

We welcomed roughly nine visitors throughout the afternoon, including people from the neighborhood as well as buyers exploring their options. I truly appreciated all of the positive comments about the property.

What stood out to me most, though, was hearing residents speak so warmly about living in this area. There was such a genuine sense of pride in the neighborhood and appreciation for the people around them. One visitor even told me they planned to share the property with friends who are looking for a home.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, shared a kind word, asked questions, or simply came to take a look. Your support made it a wonderful afternoon.

And the home is still looking for its next owner. ❤️

If you know someone who may be searching for a home in Xenia, please feel free to share this post or reach out to me for more information.

Velda Martin, Realtor
McIlvaine Realtors
📞 937-371-1226

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09/06/2026

TODAY | OPEN HOUSE 2–4 PM

Looking for a home in Xenia? Stop by today and tour this 3-bedroom, 2-bath brick ranch, now offered at $259,700.

With a 2-car garage, large lot, solar panels, updated flooring, and flexible living space, this home offers several features buyers are looking for.

There are other homes for sale nearby, so if you are actively shopping, this is a great chance to see the property in person and compare your options.

1069 Whitestone Rd, Xenia
Today | 2:00–4:00 PM

Velda Martin, Realtor
McIlvaine Realtors
937-371-1226

09/03/2026

Can you see the potential before the work begins? 🏡

These images are future renovation concepts for one of my own Xenia properties. They are not completed renovations — they are visual ideas showing what the home could potentially become with thoughtful improvements over time.

When buyers tour homes, it can be easy to focus on dated finishes or the things they would immediately change.

But sometimes the better questions are:

Does the layout work?
Is the location right?
Does the home have potential?

Not every improvement has to happen on day one. Some homeowners renovate in stages, and qualified buyers may also want to explore renovation-financing options such as FHA 203(k) with an experienced lender.

Learning to see the possibilities can open up options that might otherwise be overlooked.

Future renovation vision — not completed work.

Know someone who’s dreaming about owning a home? Please share this with them. 🏡✨

Velda Martin, Realtor®
McIlvaine Realtors

09/02/2026

Can you see the possibilities? 🏡

When buyers walk into a home, it’s easy to focus on what they would immediately change — the flooring, paint, kitchen finishes, lighting, or other cosmetic details.

But one of the things I encourage buyers to ask is:

“Could this home work for me if I made improvements over time?”

These photos are from one of my own Xenia properties. I have a longer-term renovation plan for it, but the improvements don’t all have to happen at once. Real estate ownership often means prioritizing projects, making a plan, and improving a home in stages.

For buyers considering a property that needs more significant improvements, renovation financing such as an FHA 203(k) may also be worth discussing with a qualified lender. Depending on the property and the buyer’s qualifications, renovation financing can sometimes help combine the purchase of a home with eligible improvement costs.

So when you’re touring homes, don’t look only at what’s there today.

Look at the location. The layout. The space. The potential.

And keep that thought in mind this weekend.

Know someone who’s dreaming about owning a home? Please share this with them. 🏡✨

🏡 Open House — Sunday in Xenia
I’ll be there to show you around and help you look at the home not only for what it is today — but for what it could become.

Velda Martin, Realtor®
McIlvaine Realtors

09/01/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY — 2:00 PM TO 4:00 PM!

You’ve seen the price reduction — now come see 1069 Whitestone Rd., Xenia in person.

📅 Sunday, September 6, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
💲 $259,900

This brick ranch offers:
🛏️ 3 Bedrooms
🛁 2 Bathrooms
📐 1,232 Sq Ft
🚗 Attached 2-car garage
🌳 Spacious fenced yard
☀️ Screened porch

And if you like a home with room to make it your own, ask me about renovation financing options while you’re there.

Come take a look, walk through the space, and see the possibilities for yourself.

📍 1069 Whitestone Rd., Xenia, OH 45385
📞 Velda Martin | (937) 371-1226

McIlvaine Realtors

09/01/2026

🏡 Xenia vs. Beavercreek vs. Dayton: What First-Time Buyers Should Know

If you're pre-approved and trying to figure out WHERE to buy, this one's for you. The short version: Xenia homes are running $60K–$80K less than Beavercreek, with similar property tax rates and a market that gives buyers more room to negotiate — inspections, closing credits, time to think it over. Commute times barely change either.

Every buyer's priorities are different — budget, schools, home age, and lifestyle all factor in — so this is meant to help you compare, not decide for you.

Read the full breakdown here: https://mwbrealestate.com/blog/xeniafirsttimebuyersblog

You've done the hard part. Your pre-approval letter is in hand, you know your monthly payment ceiling, and you've stopped refreshing mortgage rate calculators at midnight. Now comes the question that actually determines what your life looks like for the next several years: where do you buy? For a lo...

08/29/2026

📍 NEW LISTING: 1547 Dee Anne Dr, Xenia, OH 45385
💰 $289,900 | 2 Bed | 2 Full Bath | 1,690 Sq. Ft. | 2-Car Garage

Looking for single-level living with style? This beautifully maintained condo in Country Club Village (listed by my broker, Anthony McIlvaine) checks all the boxes — vaulted ceilings, skylights, and an eat-in kitchen with breakfast nook. The primary suite offers a walk-in closet with built-in shelving and an en-suite bath with glass shower and double-sink vanity. Plus, a private patio with fenced yard for easy outdoor living.

✅ Central air & forced-air gas heat
✅ Attached 2-car garage
✅ HOA: $250/month
✅ Xenia Community Schools

If this sounds like your next home — or you're curious what else is out there — I'd love to help you find the perfect fit.
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📞 Velda Martin
937-371-1226