December Sales Reported Up by Cincinnati Area Board of Realtors

Home sales in December, for the sixth month in a row, continued a positive trend with 1,294 units -- up 7.65% over December 2010. Annually, there were 16,829 sales in 2011 compared to 16,937 in 2010. Second half sales of 2011 were positive, making up for a difficult first half. Last month’s average price was $146,259, compared to a year ago of $160,295. The average price for 2011 was $151,384 compared to $158,560 in 2010.

Today, the average interest rate in Cincinnati is 3.91% for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage. Nationally, the average interest rate is 4.18%. Many experts claim that the low interest rates will not last. The Cincinnati area housing market has 8 months of available inventory compared to nearly 10.5 months a year ago. A continued decrease in inventory would result in a greater demand, possibly leading to an increase in the average sale prices of homes. The National Association of Realtors claims that an inventory level of less than 6 months leans toward a “seller’s market,” where the price of homes could rise.

TODAY IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY... Call a Star One sales associate for assistance in your buying or selling needs.

Career in Real Estate

Thinking about a career change?
A very important decision is determining which real estate company will give you the best start in the business. Star One Realtors has the answer!
Star One Realtors has been in business since 1991. Founded by a group of the area's top real estate professionals who believed there was a better way to do business. Their one goal was to offer the programs and sales tools available from a large company, but at the same time not sacrificing the personal attention and streamlined communication provided by dealing with a smaller company. Their goal has been achieved!
Star One Realtors has everything that you need to stay competitive in today's changing environment! Call a Star One branch office manager for a personal interview.
http://starone.com/career/

LCPL Taylor B. Prazynski Memorial 5K Run/Walk/Roll

Thank you to all that have participated in the supplies to the military. Supplies have been collected at our Star One Realtors offices and donated to the Yellow Ribbon Center. However, you make still bring supplies and participate in:

LCPL Taylor B. Prazynski Memorial 5K Run/Walk/Roll
Saturday, November 12, 2011 9:00 a.m.
Water Works Park, Fairfield, OH
Results at www.RunningTime.net

This year's race is scheduled for this Saturday, November 12 2011 at 9:00 am.We hope you can make it this year as well. You can still pre-register online through Thursday or you can register on race day beginning at 7:30 am.Complete information including a race flier, online registration and results can be obtained at www.RunningTime.net.

Military Care Package Supply List

Star One Realtors is collecting supplies for the Military Heroes beginning October 1 through November 3 to support our troops.

Drink Items:

Powdered Drink Mix

Powdered Gatorade

Coffee

Tea Bags

Sugar Packets

Substitute Sugar Packets

Creamer

Hot Chocolate

Top Requested Food Items:

Poptarts

Cereal Bars

Hot Cereal Mix

Pancake Mix (Just add Water)

Syrup

Meat Items:

Beef Jerky

Pepperoni Sticks or Slices

Summer Sausage

Tuna in a Pouch

Chicken in a Pouch or Can

Snacks:

Cookies

Crackers

Salsa & Chips

Canned Snacks

Popcorn

Power Bars

Instant Meals:

Chef Boyardee

Ramen Noodles

Just add water (Sam's Club)

Pasta

Soup

Spaghetti (cans & plastic jars only)

Chili/Stew

Easy Mac & Cheese

Bowl Appetite

Toiletries:

Soft Toilet Paper (BIG HIT!)

Body Wash

Moisturizer

Baby Wipes

Shampoo

Razors (Mach 3-Favorite!)

Deodorant

Shaving Cream

Toothbrush & Paste

Chap stick

Over the Counter Medicine:

Tylenol

Excedrin

Maalox

Eye Drops

Non-Drowsy Cold Medicine

Anti-Itch Relief Cream

Personal Items:

Socks (Black or White)

Underwear (Men or Women, S,M,L)

Sports Bras (S,M,L)

Black Towels

Dark Pillow Cases

Pillows

Cleaning Supplies (No Aerosol)

Shower Shoes (S.M,L)

Dark Bath Towels

Feminine Items:

Tampons

Feminine Pads

Nail Clippers

Tweezers

Body Lotions

Body Sprays

Entertainment Items:

Musical CD's

DVD's

Magazines

Crossword Puzzles

Used Gameboys & Games

Puzzles

Dominos

Games

Playing Cards

Holiday/Seasonal Items:

Decoration Items-keep in mind they are thrown away afterward

Small 4 ft. Christmas Trees

Christmas Lights

Thin Gloves (Dark fleece is perfect)

Long Underwear (S,M,L,XL)

Under Armor Shirts & Pants (S,M,L,XL)

Dark Skull Hats

Hand Warmers

Feet Warmers

Miscellaneous:

Batteries (AA, C)

No pornography-nothing even close, the culture prohibits it.

No pork products. No flammable products.

Religious items are fine as long as they are not sent in huge amounts.

Business Courier - "Meinhardt's legacy"

Happy Anniversary Star One!

Cincinnati Business Courier Article - "Ready to fill father's shoe at Star One Realtors"

Mark Meinhardt, President of Star One Realtors was featured in the September 2, 2011 issue of the Business Courier. http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/print-edition/2011/09/02/meinhardt-ready-to-fill-fathers-shoes.html

Celebrating 20 Years!

Star One Realtors, one of the leading real estate brokerages in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area, is celebrating it's 20th anniversary

on March 15, 2011.

"We have enjoyed 20 exciting years of opportunities and the challenges of every type of real estate market," said George L. Meinhardt, President. "We have accomplished a lot of things in the 20 years but by far our greatest success is having professional agents passionate about servicing their buyers and sellers. Star One agents are knowledgeable, focused, hardworking energetic. The quality, professionalism and skills of Star One's agents and the support agents get from our management team, together, are responsible for our success."

Star One Realtors sales associates, staff and management team continue to plan to give back to give to the communities where they live by working with numerous organizations to volunteer their time and service. Beginning with People Working Cooperatively, Repair Affair on May 14, Star One agents, staff and family members will assist those in need repair their homes throughout the communities. And we are also strengthening our participation in organizations that directly affected our families at Star One such as George Hollenbeck's Blood Drive, Sophie's Angel Run, LCPL. Taylor B. Prazynski Memorial Walk/Run/Roll and again with People Working Cooperatively with Prepare Day in the fall.

Star One will step back and look at the many memories with a fun celebration with our sales associates, staff and management team at the new Holy Grail in May. When we started Star One Realtors 20 years ago we did not realize that we were creating a "family". We are fortunate we did. We are excited about our future as every year brings more memories.