House and Home Chat Real Estate Real Talk With Dena and Chris

Does your home's title have a story?  Do you know what your home's title is?  Do you need title insurance?  Listen up today as Dena and Chris chat with Joel Megee of Premier Service Title as Joel explains what title is and why title insurance is important.  Joel share shares real life stories as to what can happen when you sell your home if your title is not free and clear.  

Do you crave a cozy spot for a hot cup of coffee on a cold day with a good book? Or maybe a place for a business meeting over waffles and cashew coffee while you stay for a while? If you answered, "Yes Please," then we have the place for YOU! Listen-Up as we CHAT with Josh Romano, one of the original Kala Coffeehouse founders, located in in Mason Ohio, as he shares the story behind Kala, it's philanthropic mission, & how their passion to keep its focus hyper-local helps the Warren County community. Come for the coffee and leave with your "cup full" in more ways than one. Dena & Chris Celebrate their 51st episode 2 years later by returning to the very place where they began their journey, To Drink Good, Do Good, because Kala Means Good! 

Are you thinking about moving and wonder what it would take to SELL your home for Top Dollar? Should you just put your house on the market without changing or fixing a thing? Do you plan to stay in your home and make updates you can enjoy while planning for a future move, but don’t know which updates will yield the best return? Listen-up as Dena & Chris CHAT about these concerns and offer pointers and considerations to Fix It OR Forget IT when prepping your Home For SALE. As a bonus, Dena & Chris would like to schedule an appointment with YOU in the Cincinnati market, to walk your home and help create YOUR personalized plan. Reach out to us at Denaandchrisrealtalk@gmail.com to schedule. 

Did your sump pump fail and create a wet mess in your basement? Does the mention of the word MOLD put you into a panic? Listen- up as Dena & Chris CHAT with Mark Weiler, owner of TML (Time Maintenance Limited), a Water and Mold remediation company, and learn the truth about that 4 Letter Word! Mark offers valuable tips for preventing the source of mold (WATER), valuable industry secrets, and best products for clean-up if a need arises. When you need a professional you can trust, don’t panic about that 4 Letter Word, Call TML.  

When it comes to Real Estate, what do you consider the most important factor? A luxury owner’s suite with a spa-like bath, a chef’s kitchen where you can entertain friends & family or is it a panoramic balcony view?  Listen-up as Dena & Chris CHAT about the #1 rule in real estate and bring you ON- Location REAL ESTATE REAL TALK from a stunning luxury Riverfront listing at 301 Eden Avenue, Belleview, Ky where you can Get-It-All including the one thing you can’t change about Real Estate, Location..Location..Location! If you are relocating to another city, Dena & Chris can help refer you to a partner agent, anywhere in the country, to ensure your MOVE is a seamless and smooth transition to your new HOME.  

Is your home a soft place to fall when you’ve had a hard day? Does the New Year have you dreaming of a warm space where friends and family can gather? If 2023 has you dreaming of a new place to hang your hat, or your purse, then join Dena & Chris for lots of valuable insight into how to lay out the best plan. Dena & Chris also visit one of their favorite candle shops, Nova Candle, in Montgomery Oh for a 20% off sale and continue to promote local business and bring you valuable Real Estate Real Talk in the New Year!  

Are you dreaming of a huge kitchen with a double island where your whole family can cook and celebrate the holidays together? Or maybe there are too many empty bedrooms since the kids have moved out? Well Listen-Up as we CHAT with Duncan Henderson, Senior Market Manager for Drees Homes, & learn about all the wonderful options in NEW CONSTRUCTION and why “Right Sizing” is the way to go! Duncan shares information on the process, latest Design Trends, and all the existing and HOT NEW locations that Dress will be building in for 2023 and beyond. Contact Dena & Chris to discuss Selling and Buying and get you into a New Home in the New Year! 

Will home prices plummet? Will the rates continue to rise? What does the next year and beyond hold for the housing market? If these are questions you’ve been asking yourself, then Listen-Up as Dena and Chris share valuable insight from NAR’s (National Association of Realtors) Chief Economist, Dr. Lawrence Yun.  Dena & Chris, your trusted Cincinnati area Realtors, REAL-TALK about the role of New Construction, Inflation and how it affects Rate Projections &the overall Economic Outlook for our local and national housing market.  

Are you ready to entertain this holiday season?  Thinking about selling your home in the new year?  Or, do you have a resolution to “Keep it Clean” in 2023?  Well, listen up as today Dena and Chris chat with Dina Dean from Clean with Ms. Dean.  Dina will share tips from where to begin, how to keep up and what are the best products to use.  In Real Estate – Real Talk, Dena and Chris share how whether you are selling or staying, they can help.  This is a good one for you! 

“We are having another baby and have outgrown our home. Our lease is up and we would like to start earning equity in the place we live.  We are empty nesters and can’t keep up with the maintenance of our home and yard.” With the rising interest rates, we may question if this a good time to buy. The reality is that ALL these reasons & many more make it a good time IF it’s the RIGHT time for YOU.  Listen-up as we CHAT with Adam Brewer of Rapid Mortgage as we discuss how these changing times call for changing strategies, how they have shifted with the market & why it is still a great time for you to make your next MOVE. Then call Dena Mathes & Chris Breitenbach to make it happen!  

Is your schedule so jam packed that you can’t fit another single thing into it? Do you dream that you’re going to get back into your skinny jeans but can’t imagine finding the time to make that happen? Well, this one’s for YOU! Listen-UP as we CHAT with Amy Smith, owner/operator of GAME ON FITNESS, a unique fitness boutique with a secret “vibration plate” weapon with offers benefits of a 90 min workout in just 30! It can also increase bone density, burns visceral fat & so much more. In REAL TALK, Chris & Dena discuss the wonderful community of Montgomery OH, the history & the current market status, so Listen-Up and get your GAME ON!  

How does it make you FEEL to walk through a fresh pine forest in the crispness of fall? The faint smell of cedar hanging in the air or perhaps brushing up against some lavender? Do these scents evoke a feeling of well-being, relaxation, & harmony? If you answered YES, then Listen-up as we CHAT with Jaclyn Lonsway, owner of Nova Candle Co., about how candles create a mood, invigorate the senses & add Smells that SELL your home! Learn all about the benefits of her soy candles and even join a workshop to create your own! In Real Estate-Real Talk, Dena & Chris share the top “5” SCENTS that make SENSE when SELLING your Home.  

Does the idea of new construction excite and terrify you?  Do you know where to begin the process?  Are you aware of how many  builders are in Cincinnati?  Join Dena and Chris as they CHAT amongst themselves and bring Real Estate-Real Talk construction facts.  As industry experts, they compare the differences between track and custom builders, discuss advantages of each and give great insight into things to consider.

Does the lack of homes for sale got you down? Would you like to sell but have nowhere to go?  Listen Up to today’s House and Home Chat as Dena and Chris chat with Christy Dorsey of Fischer Homes about Fischer’s new neighborhood in Loveland, Overlook at Blossom Hill.  Overlook at Blossom Hill offers luxury townhomes right around the corner from Loveland’s downtown area.  Then, in Real Estate-Real Talk, learn about what makes Loveland special and its vibrant housing market. 

The Bubble Has Burst! The Market is Crashing! It’s a Real Estate Doomsday! Is this what you are hearing and seeing in the news? Join Dena and Chris for a Reality Check of what is REALLY happening in our local Cincinnati, Ohio real estate market. Listen-Up as they CHAT about what they are personally experiencing in the local market and share their current strategies to best help their Buyers and Sellers. Dena and Chris are always ready to help as your Full Service, Cincinnati, real estate experts!   

Does your special furry friend need a special kind of day care?  Does your Fido need socialization, exercise, extra attention OR MOST importantly, a little extra love and care when you can't be there to provide it?  If the answer is yes, we have the perfect place where your dog is treated like family.  Join Dena and Chris as they CHAT with Rene LaBar, founder of LaBark Place, a kennel free doggie day care and overnight that gives your pet a one-of-a-kind experience.  Rene shares what makes LaBark so special and also shares tips for your dog when making a move.  Dena and Chris then share tidbits and real estate trends in Lebanon, OH where LaBark is located. 

Is it still a good time to sell a home? Is it a good time to buy a home? Is there a real estate bubble? If so, is a bubble popping?  Well, it IS still a GREAT time to sell and buy homes. Listen up as Dena and Chris welcome back and chat with Dave Scully, SVP Area Manager at Ruoff Mortgage, about the current state of the real estate market and the mortgage world. Dave, Dena and Chris discuss their reasons why there is not a bubble and what has changed locally in the real estate market. Learn the strategies you should be using now for a successful home sale. 

Have you been thinking that your current home and community no longer fit your lifestyle or meet your family-needs? Maybe you have outgrown your home and need more space or maybe you are transitioning to an empty nest and long for a "right-sized" space & less yard maintenance. Either way, Aberlin Springs has you covered &  provides a Lifestyle you may not have even imagined you needed! Listen-Up as we CHAT with Aberlin Springs homeowner, Angela Storch, who shares the "why" behind the decision to call this place home, what everyday life is like living in this modern-day farm to table agri-community, & so many more fascinating details! In Real Estate Real Talk Dena & Chris share the TOP 6 reasons why BUYER Representation is important when buying New Construction. 

Do you long for the days when life was simpler, food was fresher, and you felt more connected to nature? The stresses of our everyday lives have infiltrated the way we interact with each other and life around us. If a connection to a more organic way of living is what you crave, Aberlin Springs, a modern-day farm to table agri-community could be right for YOU! Join us as we CHAT with Leslie Aberlin, developer and powerhouse behind this community, as she shares how this community works and how it actually saved her life! In REAL- TALK, Dena & Chris discuss the nearby community of Morrow and how they can help you with the building process in Aberlin and some fun facts about the city of Morrow and this little oasis 38 miles N of downtown Cincinnati.  

Does strolling down the sidewalk from your front door to the local coffee shop, farmers market, bank, or sandwich shop in your Cincinnati suburb sound ideal? Then this is the community for you! Today, we discover all the things that make the city of Madeira an ideal place to live. We’ll be CHATTING with Meggan Sulfsted, owner of Camargo Trading, who shares with us the things that attracted her to this premier, quaint community with its variety of housing options and small-town atmosphere. Get some insight into what this mini department store retail shop has to offer in the HEART of it all, and stop in to 7744 Laurel to fill your heart’s desire! From parks to restaurants, to retail, to a great housing market, Madeira has it all!