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House and Home Chat Real Estate Real Talk With Dena and ChrisYour Home's Title TaleDoes 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. 2023-03-2927 minHouse and Home Chat Real Estate Real Talk With Dena and ChrisDrink GOOD, Do GOODDo 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...2023-03-1528 minHouse and Home Chat Real Estate Real Talk With Dena and ChrisCelebrating 50: Back to The BeginningHave you been following House and Home Chat, Real Estate-Real Talk with Dena & Chris from the BEGINNING? Do you know how and where this podcast began? Well, join Dena and Chris as they take you back to The BEGINNING at Kala Coffee in Mason to learn THEIR story AND Kala's story, too. KALA is GOOD2023-03-0153 minHouse and Home Chat Real Estate Real Talk With Dena and ChrisFIX IT or Forget ItAre 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...2023-02-1516 minHouse and Home Chat Real Estate Real Talk With Dena and ChrisMold - Is a 4 Letter WordDid 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. 2023-02-0135 minHouse and Home Chat Real Estate Real Talk With Dena and ChrisLOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATIONWhen 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 re...2023-01-1815 minHouse and Home Chat Real Estate Real Talk With Dena and ChrisChatting in the New YearIs 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 Ne...2023-01-1112 minHouse and Home Chat Real Estate Real Talk With Dena and ChrisNew Homes for the New YearAre 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 Selli...2022-12-2122 minHouse and Home Chat Real Estate Real Talk With Dena and ChrisNational Expert's Forecast for 2023 & BeyondWill 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. 2022-12-0712 minHouse and Home Chat Real Estate Real Talk With Dena and ChrisKeep Your Home Clean with Tips from Ms. DeanAre 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! 2022-11-2334 minHouse and Home Chat Real Estate Real Talk With Dena and ChrisChanging Lending Strategies for a Changing Market“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 changin...2022-11-0933 minHouse and Home Chat Real Estate Real Talk With Dena and ChrisBe FIT- Live WELL- GAME ON!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...2022-10-2649 minHouse and Home Chat Real Estate Real Talk With Dena and ChrisSCENTS that make SENSE when SELLING your HomeHow 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...2022-10-1231 minHouse and Home Chat Real Estate Real Talk With Dena and ChrisNew Construction NuancesDoes 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.2022-09-2817 minHouse and Home Chat Real Estate Real Talk With Dena and ChrisLiving & Loving LovelandDoes 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. 2022-09-1415 minHouse and Home Chat Real Estate Real Talk With Dena and ChrisReal Estate Reality CheckThe 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! 2022-08-0321 minHouse and Home Chat Real Estate Real Talk With Dena and ChrisA Happy Dog is a Happy Home LifeDoes 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 mo...2022-07-2038 minHouse and Home Chat Real Estate Real Talk With Dena and ChrisIs There a Bubble Popping?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...2022-07-0634 minHouse and Home Chat Real Estate Real Talk With Dena and ChrisAberlin Springs Part 2-because "HOW you live is as important as WHERE you live!"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 a...2022-06-2240 minHouse and Home Chat Real Estate Real Talk With Dena and ChrisAberlin Springs- because “HOW you live is as important as WHERE you live”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...2022-06-0845 minHouse and Home Chat Real Estate Real Talk With Dena and ChrisA Walk Through Memorable MadeiraDoes 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...2022-05-2522 minHouse and Home Chat Real Estate Real Talk With Dena and ChrisCreating Joy by Creating ArtDoes the fear of failure keep you from exploring your creative paths in life? Do you engage in negative self-talk before you even try something new? Join us today for a dynamic discussion as we CHAT with Katia Zhestkova, owner of the Kenai Art Studio in Downtown Mason, OH, & discover how creating art opens the mind to an emotional well-being, fosters creativity in all areas of life, & simply brings JOY! Katia specializes in teaching art to children as young as 4 years old but encourages us all, young and not so young, to never stop learning and creating. Her teaching techni...2022-05-1151 minHouse and Home Chat Real Estate Real Talk With Dena and ChrisStyle That Coffee TableHave you struggled with finding JUST the right pieces to style your coffee table? Does it become a cluttered mess of remotes, magazines, unmatched odds & ends? Listen-up as we CHAT with Nancy Grow, Influencer and Designer with Hydrangea House Décor, and learn how to curate the perfect coffee table vignette 3 DIFFERENT ways! Nancy walks us through creating 3 unique styles beginning with the simplest and finishing with the pie’ce de re’sistance! Pick the style that fits your mood. In Real Talk, Dena & Chris discuss using vignettes to emotionally connect with buyers to get TOP DOLLAR when selling your home2022-04-2728 minHouse and Home Chat Real Estate Real Talk With Dena and ChrisOrganized Solutions for an Organized LifestyleDo you have pain points due to clutter or a lack of organization in your home? Whether planning to move in the near future or stay in your home long term, we can all use a re-organization of our homes. Listen-up today as we CHAT with Tracy Carter, Sales Designer with Closets by Design, as she shares how to begin the process and how she can help. Learn about the most popular trends in home organization and how to actually create more space through carefully planned solutions that fit your lifestyle. In Real Estate – Real Talk, Dena and Chris offer yo...2022-04-1338 minHouse and Home Chat Real Estate Real Talk With Dena and ChrisCreating Artful SpacesDo your walls and home speak to you with inspiration and joy? Whether you plan to stay in your home for a long time, or a short time, creating artful spaces will bring joy to those that live there or help sell the space for those planning to move. Join us as we CHAT with Sylvia Rombis, creative consultant at ADC Fine Art, about how to curate that special space in your home and what considerations to take. “The space will tell you what it needs” is one of Syvia’s key tips, listen-up today for MORE! In Real Talk, Dena & Ch...2022-03-3021 minHouse and Home Chat Real Estate Real Talk With Dena and ChrisLeveraging Real Estate as Your LegacyAre your properties and assets set up to transfer to your heirs with ease and as intended? Estates, trusts, wills, probate...these are some of the buzzwords involved in leveraging Real Estate as your Legacy. Join us as we CHAT with Chad Levin, partner at Heyman Law, LLC, as he shares best practices on getting your affairs in order so you can best control what happens to your property upon death. Chad shares the message that this is the greatest gift you can give your family in saving them time, asset protection, and minimizing stress & offers a wealth of...2022-03-1653 minHouse and Home Chat Real Estate Real Talk With Dena and ChrisMortgages, Investments & a Winning PortfolioWith the RISE in real estate pricing, have you thought about all the equity you’ve built in your primary home? Do you even know how much your home is worth in this current market? If you're asking yourself these questions you'll want to Listen-Up as we CHAT with Kathy Lamb, mortgage consultant with Thrive Mortgage, as we dive into the current state of mortgage rates, loan options, investment tools & learn how to create a winning portfolio. In REAL TALK, Dena & Chris share a realtor's perspective on what to look for in investment properties. 2022-03-0253 minHouse and Home Chat Real Estate Real Talk With Dena and ChrisTalking Turtle CreekDo you long for small-town USA but with the modern conveniences of today’s needs and demands? A Town Square, pocket parks, and a pedestrian-centric focus are all things you’ll find at Union Village in Turtle Creek Township. Join us as we CHAT it up with Dave Watkins, sales counselor, as he shares this unique concept of New Urbanism and all that this exciting community has to offer you and your family, & explore the variety of different housing, builders, and market homes. In REAL TALK, Dena & Chris explore some fun facts about the township of Turtle Creek and the v...2022-02-1633 minHouse and Home Chat Real Estate Real Talk With Dena and ChrisInsurance InsightsIs your home’s insurance keeping up with your life, your home, building costs, & the real estate market? Is insuring an investment property different than your personal home? Listen Up as Dena & Chris chat with Nick Bogan of Senour Flaherty Insurance as he offers insight into insuring your properties whether they be your personal residence or investments. Then in Real Estate-Real Talk, Dena & Chris share the current trends in the Cincinnati real estate market & strategies to achieve your buying and selling goals. 2022-02-0252 minHouse and Home Chat Real Estate Real Talk With Dena and ChrisHome Safe HomeImagine the amount of radiation from 200 chest x-rays or the damage to your lungs from smoking 8 cigarettes a day. Did you know that both of these are equal to having a radon level of 4.0 in your home? Join us as we chat with Tracey Capuano a local radon expert about radon, how to test, and how to reduce this cancer-causing agent in your home. Then, in Real Estate- Real Talk, Dena and Chris share their top winter safety checks for your home. 2022-01-1947 minHouse and Home Chat Real Estate Real Talk With Dena and ChrisHighlights from a Year where Community IS HomeOur home is more than the 4 Walls we live in, it’s the people and local businesses within our community. Join Dena & Chris as they CHAT it up & Toast to the NEW YEAR, sharing highlights of a successful 1st year of podcast topics and teachings. In Real-Talk, Chris and Dena discuss the top 5 Organizational Mistakes people make. Whether you are planning to Stay or Planning to Move in 2022, there’s something in this year in review for YOU!2022-01-0533 minHouse and Home Chat Real Estate Real Talk With Dena and ChrisDesigning to STAY - Designing to SELLDoes your house need a facelift but you don’t know where to start? Are you thinking it’s time to SELL but you want the best value and impact for your dollars spent? Join us as we CHAT with Amy Ostigney, of Designing with Amy, who can design and project manage all your updates & and do it in under 6 days! Amy offers best tips from paint color selection and placement, to flooring and lighting trends and beyond! In Real Talk, Dena & Chris discuss the top updates for selling, and how they can customize a plan of action to get it done. Whether you are...2021-12-2241 minHouse and Home Chat Real Estate Real Talk With Dena and ChrisHappy Floors - Happy Life: Carpet Care in the Celebration SeasonDo you worry about the havoc your holiday celebrations wreak on your floors? Do you know what you should keep on hand to treat those nasty party stains? Listen up today as we chat with John Apke of Apke Total Restoration. John will share the best ways to keep your carpet, floors and home clean through the holiday season and beyond. Plus, he will share winter tips to keep you from needing his services as a result of broken pipes this winter. Then, in Real Estate – Real Talk, Dena and Chris share tips for what you can do now in the winte...2021-12-0839 minHouse and Home Chat Real Estate Real Talk With Dena and ChrisThe Power of Gratitude - in Business and LifeDoes Gratitude have a place in business? Is it possible to be profitable and yet lead your business practices with gratitude at its core? Today’s guest, Rachel DesRochers, founder of “The Gratitude Collective” takes us on her journey of entrepreneurship which includes launching her 1st business, “Grateful Grahams,” and leads us into her latest venture, “The Power to Pursue”, a women’s empowerment summit. Listen up to our conversation with Rachel as she discusses “the most important tool we have in our toolbox” and how to SHOW up, Make the world a better place, & LEAD with Gratitude. In REAL TALK, Dena & Chris share some of the2021-11-2445 minHouse and Home Chat Real Estate Real Talk With Dena and ChrisTalking with TerryIn a world filled with big box retailers, where can you go to find or create your own PERSONALIZED cards and gifts? Terry’s Cards and Gifts is THE PLACE to shop! Join us today as we chat with Terry Brinkmann, owner of this wonderful store, help support your local business community & find that one-of-a kind special gift! You can shop with Terry at her store in West Chester, local craft shows, or Etsy. Or, visit her office for a workshop or for supplies to create your own. In Real Estate-Real Talk, Dena and Chris will answer why you should list your...2021-11-1027 minHouse and Home Chat Real Estate Real Talk With Dena and ChrisThe Hangout GroupBeing a parent is hard but being the parent of special needs child adds another overwhelming layer. We all have hopes and dreams that our kids will grow up kind, well-adjusted, productive & happy people. We provide them with basic needs but we want them to have friends, be social & have fun! If you’ve ever struggled with this, then don’t miss our show today as we CHAT with Kristin Fox, founder of The Hangout Group! Kristin started this program because she saw a need for kids challenged with special needs to have social opportunities with their peers outside of a school environment to dev...2021-10-2739 minHouse and Home Chat Real Estate Real Talk With Dena and ChrisWe Reign the Queen CityWhat’s your fondest memory of your hometown city? Today, we come to you from Fountain Square where our Queen City of Cincinnati, still reigns as the Queen of the West! Listen-up as we CHAT about the Tyler Davidson Fountain, which just turned 150 years old, and share some of the rich history of the fountain and our city of Cincinnati. Lots of activities, entertainment, restaurants, shopping & more bring so many people to the square, the surrounding riverfront and OTR (Over the Rhine) areas every day. In Real-Talk we take a look at some of the housing options in the area and what to ex...2021-10-1318 minHouse and Home Chat Real Estate Real Talk With Dena and ChrisLet's Real Talk - Title Companies and Title InsuranceYour purchase contract is accepted, inspections are complete, now what? Have you wondered, “what are we waiting for & what’s happening?” Listen- up as we CHAT w/Rick Wilson, Account Exec @ Residential Title, about what is happening so you can close on your home. Rick teaches us about the title company’s role, how a title search is done, costs, whether or not Title Insurance is necessary, & SO Much MORE! In Real Talk, Dena & Chris update you on real estate shifts in the local Cincinnati market.2021-09-2935 minHouse and Home Chat Real Estate Real Talk With Dena and ChrisTake a Walk on the NorthsideAre there neighborhoods of your town that you’ve never ventured to because you live in a 3-mile bubble? Well, if you live in the greater Cincinnati area, you’ll want to break-out and check out this historical gem, Northside! Located just 4 miles N of the Ohio River, is an eclectic mix of thriving businesses from unique shops, coffeehouses, bars, restaurants, breweries, greenspaces & more. It’s also one of the more WALKABLE neighborhoods in Cincinnati, offering a booming housing market with a variety of housing styles, pricing, and affordability. Listen-up as we CHAT with a local homeowner, Mandie Perdikakis, who offers personal insight...2021-09-1529 minHouse and Home Chat Real Estate Real Talk With Dena and ChrisMindfulness Matters in Business & in Life Wake the family, make breakfast, pack lunches, tend to pets, zoom work call, business project, client meeting, another zoom call, run errands, take kids to sports, load laundry, make dinner...Does this sound like your day? Most of us feel stressed & pulled to the MAX! Join us for an impactful episode as we CHAT with Amy Vetter, a mindfulness expert and owner of Drishtiq Yoga Studio, who shares her journey towards mindfulness and the reasons why it’s important to be present throughout our day, how it impacts our mental and physical health, and why it MATTERS in Business & in Life. Amy also shares tips on how...2021-09-0145 minHouse and Home Chat Real Estate Real Talk With Dena and ChrisHot Lending Topics in a Sizzling MarketDo you know what an appraisal gap is? If you are a buyer or seller in today’s market, Listen Up as Dena & Chris chat with DJ Sessions & Bill Nutt, two local lenders, about how Buyers can best be prepared in the super competitive market to WIN & buy their new home. Learn why buyers should become fully approved prior to writing an offer, and discover if an appraisal gap strategy is the right option. In Real Estate-Real Talk Dena & Chris offer alternatives to traditional financing. Whether you are a Buyer or a Seller in this Sizzling HOT Market (now or in the future) BE IN THE KNOW! 2021-08-1833 minHouse and Home Chat Real Estate Real Talk With Dena and ChrisInquiring Minds Want to KnowDo you have questions about real estate? Is this a good time to make a move? How do you prepare for the future? Well, listen up to House and Home Chat as Dena and Chris, 2 expert, Cincinnati real estate agents chat about the questions they have recently been asked. Buyers, Sellers, and everyone has a real estate question or curiosity and Inquiring minds want to know! Then, in Real Estate-Real Talk, Dena and Chris share their insights into the current trends they are seeing in the market for both buyers and sellers. 2021-08-0447 minHouse and Home Chat Real Estate Real Talk With Dena and ChrisThe Value add of Home Inspections & Top Reasons to BUY vs RENTThis house looks great, why get a Home Inspection? Have you wondered this yourself or contemplated sparing the expense of getting your house inspected by a professional? Join us for a Chat with Tom Capuano, owner of Pillar to Post- Team Capuano, and find out WHY a home inspection can save you money, frustration, and add value as a tool to teach you about the largest purchase most of us will ever make! Tom, who’s been in business over 23 years and done more than 46,000 inspections, guides us through some practical advice. In Real-Talk, Dena & Chris discuss advantages of Buying vs Renti...2021-07-2130 minHouse and Home Chat Real Estate Real Talk With Dena and ChrisOptimized Senior Living Do you have a plan in place for you or your aging loved ones? It’s not an easy topic to navigate, but the reality is that 85% of people will need help either within their own home or in a senior community. Where will YOU MOVE when you are ready for assistance or companionship? Today, in House & Home Chat, Lindsey McLaughlin joins us to chat about Optimized Senior Living, a unique community option in senior living which offers a family style HOME as an alternative to assisted living. In Real Estate – Real Talk, we look at inventory levels in Cincinnati area. Yes...2021-07-0730 minHouse and Home Chat Real Estate Real Talk With Dena and ChrisOPA! Celebrating Community from the Panegyri FestivalIt’s Panegyri Time & the biggest festival of the Cincinnati summer is happening in TO-GO style this year! We are all about COMMUNITY this week so join us as we CHAT with Eugene Nicholas, Parish Administrator, of Holy-Trinity St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, about this years’ drive-thru version of the festival on June 25th & 26th . Father Mark Emroll, Parish Priest, also joins us in a discussion about the origins of the church & the outreach ministries within the community of Finneytown. In Real-Talk learn some fun fact2021-06-2341 minHouse and Home Chat Real Estate Real Talk With Dena and ChrisSplish-Splash! Swimming Pools and Their Resale ValueDo you dream of floating on a raft in your own backyard pool on those hot steamy days of summer? If you’ve wondered if your own private pool is the right move for your family, listen- up as we CHAT with Ashley Arnold, owner of Aqua Tech Pools, and learn how to get your dream pool & create your own backyard oasis! Ashely shares how she got stared in the business and gives valuable insight on the process, pool type options & how to get started. She will walk you through each step, helping with plan design, pricing, decisions about chlorine vs salt water...2021-06-0937 minHouse and Home Chat Real Estate Real Talk With Dena and ChrisNew Construction and Lifestyle TRENDSDo you feel like it’s time for a move but nothing you see on the market is quite your style or perhaps needs too much updating? Does the idea of a brand new everything excite you? You’ll want to listen-up today as we CHAT with Heather Kuth, Sales Counselor of Fischer Homes, as she breaks down the new construction process, offers a simplified plan that streamlines all those beautiful selections and important decisions, and discusses the latest TRENDS in lifestyle communities and interiors. In REAL-TALK today, Dena & Chris discuss the right time to list your home and what to do to prepare. As l...2021-05-2623 minHouse and Home Chat Real Estate Real Talk With Dena and ChrisInterior Design for LIVING or Home Staging for LEAVINGDo you get intimidated by trying to keep up with current home décor trends? Join us, as we CHAT with Nancy Grow, Interior Designer & Influencer of Hydrangea House Décor, and find out what’s HOT & what’s NOT! Nancy shares insight on how to decorate your home while staying authentic to yourself and not the 2021-05-1235 minHouse and Home Chat Real Estate Real Talk With Dena and ChrisHOT Mortgage Lending Tips for Creating a Winning Purchase ContractRates are STILL at historically low levels. Don’t let this FAST market intimidate you. Listen-up as we Chat with Dave Scully, SVP & Area Manager of Ruoff Mortgage, and learn the best strategies for buying a new House or refinancing your current Home. Expert Realtors, Dena 2021-04-2846 minHouse and Home Chat Real Estate Real Talk With Dena and ChrisMaking Updates to Your Home That Add Value vs Updates that Enhance Your LivingIs it time to make updates to your house but you are feeling unsure of whether you want to STAY and LOVE your home or if it is time to GO and LEAVE your home? Today, we CHAT with Missy, a local Cincinnati/Mason homeowner, who asks a question about making updates and repurposing rooms of her home to ensure she's making smart choices that will affect her homes future resale in a positive way. Join Dena and Chris as they discuss the importance of update selections, adding value while adding livability, and repurposing spaces for LIVING t...2021-04-1426 minHouse and Home Chat Real Estate Real Talk With Dena and ChrisSelecting Art for Your Home that Inspires You and Brings You JoyWe're LIVING in our HOMES more than ever these days! Does your HOME space and surroundings spark inspiration and happiness or could it , and you, use a little lift. Listen today as we share practical tips from ADC Fine Art Creative Consultant, Sylvia Rombis, who guides us through some practical steps in "Selecting Art for Your Home that Inspires and Brings You Joy." Join Dena and Chris as they CHAT with Sylvia in a discussion that will lead you beyond inspiring limits in creating that Artful HOME you have always wanted. Our Real Estate Real Talk discussion for the week...2021-03-3129 minHouse and Home Chat Real Estate Real Talk With Dena and ChrisThe BeginningWelcome to our 1st episode where we introduce you to Dena & Chris, two Realtors and friends, bringing you their background and Real Estate expertise from the local coffee shop where their idea for a podcast began. Featuring Roger and Jackie Wilson, founders of Kala Coffeehouse, who share their story of how their Leap of Faith impacts our community. 2021-03-1553 min