Tax Abatements 101

When you invest in renovations or build a new home, your property taxes may go up. The City of Cincinnati’s Residential Tax Abatement (RTA) allows owners to pay taxes on the pre-improvement value of their property for 10-15 years. RTAs are available for both building new homes and renovating existing properties. Property tax abatement is […]

Arrears: A What?

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Explore the intricacies of property tax payments in Hamilton County, Ohio, where taxes are settled in arrears, impacting both sellers and buyers during real estate transactions. As Realtors, we often see words and phrases contained within a “Contract to Purchase” that are not commonly used in our daily conversational language but have important ramifications for […]

How to Challenge Your Real Estate Property Taxes

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Did you know that any owner of property in Hamilton County may contest a property value? Real estate property taxes are based on the County’s value of the property.  If you own property in Hamilton County, Ohio, you will be receiving a letter in the mail from the Hamilton County, Ohio Auditor sharing with you […]

Ten Steps to Buying a Home

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First time buying a home or need a refresh on buying basics? We’ve got 10 steps to keep you on track from your first showing to the closing table. Step 1: Meet with us so we can get to know you and understand your wants and needs Step 2: Meet with a lender to know […]

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Carol Harris

REALTOR®

With a 35+ year career in real estate, Carol has an unmatched experience in the Cincinnati residential market. Carol started her career partnering with Cincinnati’s first full-time female realtor, Sheila Miller. With Shelia’s mentorship, she developed a wealth of knowledge and built a reputation for selling high-end real estate. Carol and Shelia became one of Cincinnati’s leading teams, selling many of the city’s most expensive and iconic properties. Carol continues to grow the team through the examples of mentorship and teamwork. She is proud of what The CK Group is growing into and thankful for the chance to share, mentor, and work alongside such an outstanding group of women.