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2019 Guide to Cincinnati Farmers’ Markets

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It’s that time to visit your local farmers’ market. Cincinnati, Ohio has many of them open through October, so be sure to check out your favorite location throughout the growing season. By purchasing your vegetables and fruits at a farmers’ market, you are not only supporting a local agribusiness, but are more environmentally conscientious since fewer resources are used in the transportation and packaging of locally grown food.

Here’s our list of Cincinnati farmers’ markets including the days and times they are open. If you know of any local markets that aren’t on this list, please let us know – sknabe@sibcycline.com – and we’ll add them!

DAILY

Brown’s Family Farm Market
11620 Hamilton-Cleves Road, Hamilton, Ohio (Open daily starting on April 2019)
10am–5pm

Columbia Tusculum Farmers’ Market
260 Wilmer Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio (year round)
Monday–Friday: 2pm–6pm; Saturday–Sunday 9am–12pm

Findlay Market 
1801 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. (Closed on Mondays)
Tuesday–Friday: 9am–6pm
Saturday: 8am–6pm: Sun: 10am–4pm

Lunken Airport Farmers’ Market
Near Kellogg and Wilmer Avenues, near Lunken Airport, Cincinnati, Ohio
9am–4pm

Newtown Farmers’ Market
3950 Round Bottom Road, Cincinnati, Ohio (year round 2019)
Summer Hours: Monday–Saturday: 9am–7pm; Sunday: 10am–6pm
Amish Bakery Tuesday–Sunday

SUNDAYS

Hyde Park Farmers’ Market
2700 Erie Avenue, Hyde Park, Cincinnati, Oh (May 19 – October 27, 2019)
9:30am–1:30pm

MONDAYS

Nativity Church Tailgate Market in Pleasant Ridge
5926 Ridge Road in Pleasant Ridge, Cincinnati, Ohio
3:30pm–6-6:30pm
Not confirmed for 2019.

Finneytown Farmers’ Market
9150 Winton Road behind the Fire House in Finneytown, (Cincinnati) Ohio.
10am–2pm – Second Sundays May – November 2019

TUESDAYS

Gabriel’s Place Marketplace
3618 Reading Rd., Avondale, Cincinnati, OH 45229. (Starts in May 2019)
4pm–6pm

Liberty Center
Liberty Township at 7100 Foundry Row, Liberty Township, Ohio (June-September)
3pm–7pm
Could not confirm for 2019.

Loveland Farmers’ Market
Downtown Historic Loveland at 205 Broadway St., Loveland, Ohio (May – October 2019)
3pm–6:30pm

Mt. Carmel Farmers Market
453 Old SR 74 at Sports Page Cafe (July – October 2019)
2pm–5:30pm

Price Hill Farmstand (operation by Findlay Market)
Corner of Price and Grand Avenues in Price Hill (June–October 2019)
3pm-6pm
Not confirmed for 2019

Sayler Park Farmers’ Market
Sayler Park Town Square, 6610 Parkland Avenue, Sayler Park, Ohio (May – October 2019 weather dependent)
4pm–7pm

Springdale Farmers’ Market
Memorial Walk Plaza of the Jones Center, Springdale, Ohio. (Starts on May 4 – October 26, 2019)
7am–1pm

Strauss Troy Market on Fountain Square
Fountain Square in downtown Cincinnati at 5th and Vine. (Starting April 2, 2019 )
11am– 2pm

Wyoming Ave. Farmers’ Market
Wyoming and Oak Avenues on the Village Green, Wyoming, Ohio. (May – October 2019)
3pm–7pm

WEDNESDAYS

Farmer’s Market at Summit Park in Blue Ash
4335 Glendale-Milford Road at Summit Park. Blue Ash, Ohio. (May 15 – October 2, 2019)
3:30pm–7pm

Milford Farmers’ Market
Milford Shopping Center at 1025 Lila Avenue (Route 50), Milford, Ohio
2pm–5pm (June – October 2019)

Northside Farmers’ Market
Hoffner Park at 4101 Hamilton Avenue, Northside, Cincinnati, Ohio. (Year round)
4pm–7pm
May–October: Hoffner Park
October–May: North Church at 4222 Hamilton Avenue

Village Green Farmers Market in Fairfield
Village Green Park at 301 Wessel Drive (May– October, 2019), Fairfield, Ohio
4pm–7pm
Winter Market: November–May: First and Third Wednesday 5pm–7pm at the Fairfield Community Arts Center lobby at 411 Wessel Drive; 4–7pm

THURSDAYS

Brown County Farmers’ Market
201 S. Main Street, Georgetown, Ohio (year round)
3pm–7pm

College Hill Farmer’s Market
New park at Marlowe and Hamilton Roads in College Hill
3pm–6:30pm

Gabriel’s Place Marketplace
3618 Reading Rd., Avondale, Cincinnati, OH 45229. (June–October 2019)
11am–2pm

Downtown Harrison Farmers’ Market
Harrison Recreation Commission at 300 George St., Harrison, Ohio. (June–October)
4pm–7pm

Lebanon Farmers’ Market
W. Main Street and Sycamore Street, Lebanon, Ohio (May 16 – October 17, 2019)
3pm–7pm

Madeira Farmers’ Market
7001 Miami Avenue, (corner of Miami and Dawson) Madeira, OH – 3:30pm–7pm (May – September)
Winter Hours: Oct: 3:30–6:30pm; Nov–Apr: 3:30pm-6pm at Madeira Silverwood Presbyterian Church at 8000 Miami Ave.

Madisonville Garden Market Tailgate
6001 Chandler Street, Madisonville, Cincinnati, Ohio (May–September, 2019)
4:30pm–7pm

Springdale Farmers’ Market
Memorial Walk Plaza of the Jones Center, Springdale, Ohio. (Starts on May 4 – October 26, 2019)
7am–1pm

FRIDAYS

Lettuce Eat Well Farmers’ Market
Cheviot Elementary School – 4040 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio. (Year round)
Summer Season: Fridays: 3:30pm–6:30pm  May – October
Winter Season: 1st and 3rd Fridays: 3:30pm–6:30pm  November–April

Brown County Farmers’ Market
570 N. High Street, Mt. Orab, Ohio (year round)
3pm–7pm

Nativity Church Tailgate Market in Pleasant Ridge
5926 Ridge Road in Pleasant Ridge, Cincinnati, Ohio
3:30pm–6-6:30pm
Not confirmed for 2019

SATURDAYS

Anderson Farmers’ Market
Anderson Center Station at 7832 Five Mile Road, Cincinnati, Ohio
9am–12pm (May – October, 2019)

Brown County Farmers’ Market
7389 Clifton Ave., Russellville, Ohio (year round)
9am–12pm

53 Main Street, Ripley, Ohio (June – November)
9am–12pm

Clinton County Farmers’ Market
Mulberry Street (between Locust and Main Streets), Wilmington, Ohio
Summer: June – September, 2019 – 8:30am–12pm

Deerfield Farmers’ Market
4188 Irwin Simpson Rad, Mason, Ohio
Summer Market: 9am-–12pm (May 4 – October 26, 2019)
Winter Market: (November – April, 2019.) Third Saturday of each month) – 10am–11am

Delhi Farmers Market
Delhi Park at 5125 Foley Road in Delhi, Cincinnati, Ohio (Starting May 25 – August 21, 2019)
9am – 12pm

Gabriel’s Place Marketplace
3618 Reading Rd., Avondale, Cincinnati, OH 45229. (June–October 2019)
11am–2pm

Hamilton’s Historic Farmers Market
Outside courthouse at 101 High Street. (May–October 2019)
8am–12pm

Madisonville Garden Market Tailgate
6001 Chandler Street, Madisonville, Cincinnati, Ohio (May–September, 2019)
10:30am – 1pm

Mason Farmers’ Market
6370 Mason-Montgomery Road, Mason, OH at Mason Middle School
8am-12pm – June – September 2019
(Nor confirmed for 2019)

Milford Farmers’ Market
Milford Shopping Center at 1025 Lila Avenue (Route 50), Milford, Ohio
10am–2:30pm (June – October 2019)

Montgomery Farmers’ Market
Montgomery Elementary at 9609 Montgomery Road, Montgomery, Ohio (May 4–October 2019)
9am–12:30pm

Mt. Lookout Farmer’s Market
927 Ellison Avenue, Mt. Lookout (Cincinnati), Ohio
10am–1pm

Mt. Washington Farmers’ Market
Stanbery Park in Mt. Washington (Cincinnati, Ohio) –  (May–September 2019)
9am-12pm
Unconfirmed for 2019

Oxford Farmers’ Market
Summer Season: May – September: Main and High Street, Oxford, Ohio
8am–12pm

Fall Season: October – Saturday before Thanksgiving Main and High Street, Oxford, Ohio
9am–12pm

Winter Season: December – April: Main and High Street, Oxford, OH – (every 3rd Saturday)
10am-–12pm

Springdale Farmers’ Market
Memorial Walk Plaza of the Jones Center, Springdale, Ohio. (Starts on May 4 – October 26, 2019)
7am–1pm

West Chester Art & Farmers’ Market
Spring Market: 9285 Centre Pointe Drive, West Chester, Ohio  (beginning of April 2019)
2pm-4pm

Summer Market: 9285 Centre Pointe Drive, West Chester, Ohio  (end of May 2019)
9am-1:00pm

Winter Market: The Mulhauser Barn at 8558 Beckett Road)

 

March 2019 Home Sales Report for Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio; Northern Kentucky; and Southeastern Indiana

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March home sales were still strong even though they did not surpass 2018 sales. Mortgage interest rates remain low. With home values still on the rise and a low inventory of homes for sale, it is a great time to sell your home. (Photo image: SC Photography Department: Covington, Kentucky riverfront Roebling murals.)

Here is a report by region of homes sales throughout March 2019:

Cincinnati
Sales were down by 5% as compare to March 2018. The average home priced dipped for the first time in 32 consecutive months by only .88%. Overall, year-to-date, home sales are holding steady and with an increase in average sale price increasing by almost 5%.

March 2019 vs March 2018

  • 5.3% Decrease in homes sold (1,980 homes vs 2,096 homes)
  • -.88% Decrease in average sale price ($104,372 vs $206,182)
  • .44% Increase in median sale price ($170,000 vs $169,250)
  • -6.6% Decrease in gross sales volume ($404,656,081 vs $432,157,436)

January–March 2019 vs January–March 2018

  • -5.10% Decrease in homes sold (4,693 homes vs 4,945 homes)
  • 4.56% Increase in average sale price ($207,066 vs $198,030)
  • 6.92% Increase in median sale price ($170,000 vs $159,000)
  • -.77% Decrease in gross sales volume ($971,761,275 vs $979,256,033)

Statistics courtesy of Cincinnati Area Board of Realtors March 2019 Home Sales Report

Dayton
In Dayton, the average sale price increase by 7%. Year-to-date, the average sale price has increased by 4.%.

March 2019 vs March 2018

  • -8.23% Decrease in homes sold (1,288 homes vs 1,709 homes)
  • 7.11% Increase in average sale price ($162,314 vs $151,537)
  • 5.77% Increase in median sale price ($137,500 vs $130,000)
  • -1.70% Decrease in sales volume ($191,855,727 vs $195,179,397)

January–March 2019 vs January–March 2018

  • -6.88% Decrease in homes sold (4,291 homes vs 4,608 homes)
  • 4.24% Increase in average sale price ($156,761 vs $150,378)
  • 4.44% Increase in median sale price ($134,000 vs $128,300)
  • 2.87% Increase in sales volume ($470,596,213 vs $457,449,647)

Statistics courtesy of Dayton Realtors March 2019 Home Sales Report

Northern Kentucky
The average sales price rose year-to-date by almost 4% as compared to 2018.

March 2019 vs March 2018

  • -1.52% Decrease in homes sold (582 homes vs 591 homes)
  • -.85% Increase in average sale price ($191,699 vs $193,239)
  • 3.67% Increase in median sale price ($171,061 vs $165,000)
  • -2.36% Decrease in sales volume ($111,511,728 vs $114,210,371)

January–March 2019 vs January–March 2018

  • -5.34% Decrease in homes sold (1,366 homes vs 1,443 homes)
  • 3.86% Increase in average sale price ($191,353 vs $184,247)
  • 2.17% Increase in median sale price ($165,000 vs $161,500)
  • -1.69% Decrease in sales volume ($261,388,823 vs $265,869,703)

Statistics courtesy of Northern Kentucky Association of Realtors March 2019 Home Sales Report

Southeastern Indiana
The Southeastern Indiana region had increases in average sale price (9.4%) and median sale price (23.0%) as compared to March 2018.

March 2019 vs March 2018

  • -2.0% Decrease in homes sold (97 homes vs 99 homes)
  • 9.4% Increase in average sale price ($165,117 vs $150,913)
  • 23.0% Increase in median sale price ($159,900 vs $130,000)
  • 7.2% Increase in sales volume ($16,016,325 vs $14,940,356)

January–March 2019 vs January–March 2018

  • -11.2% Decrease in homes sold (221 homes vs 249 homes)
  • 9.0% Increase in average sale price ($164,582 vs $151,013)
  • 18.9% Increase in median sale price ($157,500 vs $132,500)
  • -3.3% Decrease in sales volume ($36,372,626 vs $37,602,3235)

Statistics courtesy of Rick McMillin – Southeastern Indiana Board of Realtors MLS Homes Sold Report dated April 23, 2019.

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2019 Guide to Northern Kentucky Farmers’ Markets

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There are so many great reasons to live in Northern Kentucky and local farmers’ markets are one of them. Enjoy shopping for your locally grown fruits and vegetables through October by visiting one of these markets listed below.

If you know of any local markets that aren’t mentioned on this list, please let us know at sknabe@sibcycline.com and we’ll add them!  

DAILY
Boone County Farmers Market
6028 Camp Ernst Road, Burlington, Kentucky.
Hours: 10am – 5pm (May – October)
Summer Hours: 9am–6pm  (May 27 – September 2, 2019)
Winter Hours: Day after Thanksgiving through April: 10am–8pm (weather permitting)

TUESDAYS
Highland Heights Farmers’ Market
3054 Alexandria Pike, Highland Heights, Kentucky. (May–October, 2019)
3pm–6pm

WEDNESDAYS
Fort Thomas Farmers’ Market 
Tower Park at Shelter #2 at 950 Cochran Avenue, Ft. Thomas, Kentucky.
3pm–7pm (June 5 –September 26, 2019)
3pm–6pm (October 2019)

THURSDAYS
Dixie Farmers’ Market
116 Commonwealth Avenue, Erlanger, Kentucky. (May–late October 2019)
2pm–6pm

FRIDAYS
Alexandria Farmers’ Market
7634 Alexandria Pike, Alexandria, Kentucky.  (starts May 31, 2019)
3pm–6pm

SATURDAYS
Covington Farmers’ Market
302 Court Street, Covington, Kentucky. (May-October 2019)
January–April: 9am–1pm at the Roebling Room
May–October: 3rd and Greenup

DCCH Farmers’ Market of Fort Mitchell
75 Orphanage Road, Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky. (May–October 2019)
10am–2pm

Independence Farmers’ Market
5272 Madison Pike (Independence Court House), Independence, Kentucky.  (Starting April 28, 2018)
8:30am–1pm

Newport Farmers’ Market
709 Monmouth Street, Newport, Kentucky. Near Pepper Pod.  (May –October 2019)
9am–12pm (Need to confirm)

Highland Heights Farmers’ Market
3054 Alexandria Pike, Highland Heights, Kentucky. (April–May, 2019)
10am–3pm

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SUNDAYS

Highland Heights Farmers’ Market
3054 Alexandria Pike, Highland Heights, Kentucky. (April–May, 2019)
10am–3pm

Five Tips for First-Time Home Buyers

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Spring is here and that means many first-time buyers are looking to enter the market. Having the ability to get through that process with as little stress as possible is critical – especially in highly competitive real estate markets.

Here are five tips to help first-timers better navigate the real estate sales process without a lot of stress, confusion or hiccups:

1) Work with a Qualified Real Estate Professional
First-time buyers are advised to work with a real estate agent. There are about a million things that can pop up in the course of the search for a home and, even after a deal is agreed upon, the negotiation and closing processes need the assistance of a real estate agent. Having an agent to answer questions or concerns as they develop is an absolute must.

2) Get Pre-Approved
When trying to buy a home, one of the most difficult things for first-time buyers is finding a budget that works for them and their unique financial situations, and actually sticking to it. When buyers fall in love with a particular home, it can be easy to bid aggressively and end up agreeing to a price they might not actually be able to afford.

This is a big reason getting pre-approved for a mortgage is so important: A lender will let you know roughly how much credit will be extended to you, and that should serve as the ceiling for what you can afford. As an added bonus, borrowers will also be able to expedite the sales process once pre-approved.

3) Narrow the Search
With the help of your real estate agent and a budget in mind, first-timers will have a much easier time finding homes they’re interested in and really focusing on which home features are best for them based on their needs. Honing in on specific features within a certain price range can help reduce the number of open houses and showings you need to attend.

4) Look Beyond the Asking Price
In addition to the expense of buying the house itself, first-timers would be wise to remember the other costs associated with homeownership, according to DaveRamsey.com. Adding in expenses like electric and heating bills, homeowners insurance and the cost of making the small home repairs is a must when it comes to determining how much house you can truly afford.

5) It’s More Than the House
Finally, it’s also important to consider future plans. If first-time buyers think they will be looking to trade up for a bigger house in the next five years, that’s something to discuss with an agent. Home buyers also need to do their research about things that matter to them: local amenities, proximity to the highway, schools and other important items.

Start looking for homes here!

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Trista Curzydlo Presents Fair Housing to Sibcy Cline Agents

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sheakleycurzydlo_aquiila_barrett_1-1.jpgSibcy Cline agents gathered at Great Wolf Lodge in Mason, Ohio on April 4, 2019 for a special Fair Housing Continuing Education class.. The company hosted Trista Curzydlo, an attorney and real estate educator, who flew in from Kansas to present “Let Me Talk To You About the Man Cave – the Fair Housing Act for the Modern Real Estate Agent.”

Trista shared many stories and experiences about fair housing as well as current issues facing real estate brokers and agents. The three hours and 10 minutes flew by with her knowledge, statistics and wit.

Says Robin Sheakley, president of Sibcy Cline, “We are great supporters for Fair Housing and all it means for our profession. Last year was the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act and we celebrated with a special speaker for our agents. This year, we marked April’s Fair Housing month by inviting Trista to speak to 200 of our agents. It was an exceptional morning with her and we know everyone took away many ideas of how to support and appreciate all that Fair Housing laws  do for our industry.”

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Top Photo: Robin Sheakley (President), Trista Curzydlo, Agatha Aquilia (Director of Real Estate Development) and Eric Barrett (VP of Professional Development.)

Bottom Photo: Rob Sibcy (Chairman of the Board), Trista Curzydlo and Robin Sheakley (President)

Sibcy Cline Ranks No. 48 on Real Trends 2019 list of Top U.S. Real Estate Brokers

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Corporate48Top5002019CREAL Trends published its annual ranking of the top 500 U.S. real estate brokers for 2019 and Sibcy Cline ranked #48 for transaction sides.

Sibcy Cline also ranked:

  • #94 – Closed Sales Volume
  • #14 – Leading Real Estate Companies of the World broker member

Sibcy Cline’s Core Services ranked #12 with 7,879 transactions for mortgage, title, home warranties and insurance. Individually these core service divisions were also ranked as top contenders for 2019.

Review all of the REAL Trends’ rankings here.

What is Real Trends? Real Trends is a real estate news and analytical source and communications company based in Colorado.

Sibcy Cline Super Open House Weekend: April 6 and 7, 2019

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Sibcy Cline agents are holding a Sibcy Cline Super Open House Weekend on April 6 and 7, 2019. There will be lots of great homes to see throughout Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio; Northern Kentucky; and Southeastern Indiana.

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It’s spring and a great time to sell and buy a home. Mortgage interest rates remain low. Home values are rising. Now may be the right time for you to sell your old home and find a new one to meet your needs. Talk to your Sibcy Cline agent!