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Contents 6 Style Summer may be ending, but you can still enjoy nature within your home.

STORY BY CORINNE MINARD PHOTOS BY GUY KELLY

10 Q&A Five questions with Jon Blunt, ASID.

BY JESSICA BALTZERSEN

12 An Urban Home The Hugheses live the city life with style.

STORY BY KEVIN MICHELL PHOTOS BY GUY KELLY

18 Kings Mills Living The Cassio home is cozy and modern.

STORY BY KEVIN MICHELL PHOTOS BY GUY KELLY

26 Miamisburg Style Rustic meets elegant in the Chance home.

STORY BY KEVIN MICHELL PHOTOS BY JOE SIMON

34 Urban Living A look into what’s driving people to turn to living downtown, plus a preview of the 2019 CiTiRAMA.

BY ERIC SPANGLER

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39 Company Spotlight: Guaranteed Rate The growing mortgage company found its ideal office in O’Bryonville.

BY CORINNE MINARD

42 Company Spotlight: Simplify in Style The home organizing service works with local homeowners who need help cleaning up.

BY DAVID HOLTHAUS

45 Home Trends Paint color can be an easy, and relatively inexpensive, way to stay on trend.

BY LIZ ENGEL

Publisher’s View Welcome to the first edition of Home + Design. Inspired by the stories we were producing in our magazines and local providers’ encouragement, we seek to give you ideas to make your home everything you hope for. Find your copy at local newsstands or online. And, as always, we very much appreciate your feedback and ideas. Call me directly at 513-297-6205, or email me at eharmon@cincymagazine.com.

48 Real Estate Both Cincinnati and Dayton remain seller’s markets.

BY DAVID HOLTHAUS

50 Service Directory 55 Advertiser Index 56 Historic Home

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Elegant, Custom Grand Estate Homes Luxurious Estate Homes

Carriage Hill A master-planned community created for several generations to live and play together! With over 450 acres, our beautiful building lots are set among peaceful streams, ponds, expansive green space and woodlands. Featured in this rolling landscape are outstanding amenities including our family pool and Carriage Clubhouse and our adult-exclusive pool and Gatehouse Clubhouse.

Carriage Hill is located in Liberty Township, one of Ohio’s most thriving townships, and minutes from 1-75 in the center of the fast-growing CincinnatiDayton metroplex.

Maintenance-Free Courtyard and Patio Homes

Unparalleled Amenities: Family Clubhouse/Pool Adult-Only Clubhouse/Pool Private Dog Park Stocked Lakes/Ponds Over 80 acres open space Miles of pedestrian paths/trails

CarriageHillLiving.com 513-894-4455 Liberty Township, Ohio

First Impressions A local’s guide to a statement-making home

Style Origami-inspired Accent Lamp. $525 Featuring a linen shade and an acrylic base, this accent lamp

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stands at 36 inches tall. It’s part of a collection that features various geometric shapes and is sold at Quince & Quinn in Oakley.

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Indoors SUMMER MAY BE ENDING, BUT YOU CAN STILL ENJOY NATURE WITHIN YOUR HOME Story by Corinne Minard Photos by Guy Kelly

Fern 6040 Hamilton Ave., College Hill. 513-541-1269, fern-shop.com.

M-Tu closed. W-Sa 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Su noon-5 p.m.

Planter by Sarah Veak. $64 Veak, an artist from Kansas City, Missouri, is known for her functional pieces that engage the senses in both appearance and texture.

Planter by Heather Stewart Harvey. $58 Heather Stewart Harvey, who is from Portland, Maine, uses the pottery wheel to create pots, vases, bottles and bowls. Her work is unglazed, but treated so that it is food-safe and watertight.

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Grainwell 33 W. Pike St., Covington, Kentucky.

859-261-6600, grainwell.com.

Su-M closed. Tu-F 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sa 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Walnut Cincinnati Skyline. $38 Available in store only, the sign is 4”x9” and is created using walnut.

Frame City Icon – Roebling Bridge. 14”x7” $120, 22”x26” $196 Drawn out by Grainwell’s designers, the piece is created using natural birch wood and stained walnut and then framed in black painted Italian wood molding with glass.

Personalized Coordinates Barn Wood Plaque. $84 Sourced from wood collected in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, each piece is unique.

Each plaque is made to order, using the coordinates of a place chosen by the buyer.

Luna Gifts & Botanicals

Moon art by Moondrop.

Large $80, small $50

261 Wayne Ave., Dayton. 937-522-0240 lunadayton.com. 11 a.m-8 p.m.

Created by a local artist, these paintings are hand-painted recreations of the moon.

Bud Vase with Sprig. $22 Luna Gifts & Botanicals says these are a very popular option to add some life to a shelf.

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Blown glass Rocks Glass by Jared Rosenacker. $32 each

MiCA 12/V 1201 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine.

513-533-1974, shopmica.com.

M-Sa 10-8 p.m. Su 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Created by a local artist, the glasses are available in gold, purple and oak grain.

From CGCERAMICS: Low Mug, $42.

Cylinder Vase, $44.

Candlestick, $28.

Hand-dipped candles from Danica Design in Rockland, Maine. $4.75/pair.

Artisan-made Canna Basket. $89 8

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Alabaster Compotes.

Small $175, large $235 Carved in a sculptural, undulating design, these compotes can be featured on a dining room table, shelf or mantel

Quince & Quinn

or used to hold a hurricane candle.

3066 Madison Road, Oakley.

513-321-3343, qandqhome.com M-F 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sa 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Su closed.

Pink Inlayed Bone Chest. $2,950 The chest, which has its intricate details inlayed by hand, can be used as either a bedside table or as an accent piece. It’s also available in a seven-drawer version in colors that include brown, black and blue.

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Q&A

Mixing it Up 5 QUESTIONS WITH JON BLUNT, ASID

By Jessica Baltzersen A living room designed

by Jon Blunt

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rom collect ing and display ing marbles, rocks and books to rearranging his bedroom at a young age, Jon Blunt, ASID, designer for Luken Interiors at 2272 W. Schantz Ave. in Dayton, has always had a knack and passion for interior design, though he didn’t know it existed as a profession until he attended college. His portfolio spans from commercial design—completing projects such as Montgomery County Human Services, RTA Transit Hubs and the Dayton Dragon’s Baseball Stadium—to over 20 years of residential interior design experience, inviting homeowners to experience the exquisite possibilities their space offers.

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What would you say your signature style is when designing a room?

My signature style is what the client desires. I have worked on projects from traditional to contemporary and everything in-between. My clients come to me to help them realize their vision. My personal style is traditional with a modern twist. I love a collected look and like to use a mix of colors, patterns and textures.

I am very rarely accused of being monochromatic. I also believe that the style of the architecture helps define the design direction.

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What do you find the most challenging in the industry?

To me the most challenging part of the business is having an idea for a space and not being able to find the right resources to bring that idea to fruition. We are lucky enough to have a huge variety of resources, but sometimes the size, style or color that is required just is not in the marketplace. We either have to compromise or look at customizing things to make the vision come to life.

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What’s on trend right now that you’re most excited about?

Jon Blunt, ASID, of Luken Interiors

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I am actually enjoying the re-introduction of gold/brass into lighting, accessories and plumbing fixtures. I believe the new finishes are richer and more subtle than the “brass” fixtures that everyone has been getting rid of for the last 10-plus years. Nickel and chrome are still popular, but it is nice to have options.

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If someone were to peer inside your home, what could they expect to see or be surprised to see?

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My own home is definitely a collected look. I have lots of art, books and furniture from different places and styles. I think most people are surprised to see the amount of color I have in my house. Almost every room is painted a different color, yet it flows together nicely. It is great to have variety, but I also believe that comfort is key as well. I try to make every space useable and comfortable.

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If there was one style or design tip you would give to a homeowner, what would it be?

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My design tip to homeowners is to do what you love. Don’t listen to your friends or family; if you think it is right, go for it. And don’t be afraid to hire a designer.

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H O M E FE ATURE

Cooking Up an Urban Home Karen and Brad Hughes were ready to invest in Over-the-Rhine when they bought the property that would become their current home in 2012. They live above their cookware store, Artichoke, just north of Findlay Market, thus committing to both working and living in the revitalized area. Together with architect Terry Boling, they’ve designed a bright, contemporary feel for their 1,000-square-foot, two-bedroom space.

Cherry wood adorns the floors and doors and their collection of art adds to the warmth, particularly when the sun catches the windows during the day. An extra 380 square feet of south-facing outdoor deck space allows for a comfortable place to relax and take in the hum of activity happening at Findlay.

By Kevin Michell Photos By Guy Kelly

The Hugheses’ OTR home was designed by Finneytown architect Terry Boling. The main room’s walls are adorned with glass art by Elodie Holmes of Santa Fe, New Mexico, and the hanging light fixture was made by downtown Cincinnati-based Switch.

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CLOKWISE FROM TOP: The Buttercup rocking chair by Blu Dot, Frank Gehry-designed Power Play chair by Knoll and Woodwind cabinet and media center set from Room & Board pleasantly compliment the cherry wood back wall of the living room area; a vintage wall clock from the early 1900s and glass art made by Elodie Holmes of Santa Fe, New Mexico, decorate the south-facing wall; the bathrooms feature LEED gold-certified bathroom fixtures; the Hugheses’ guest room/office.

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TOP LEFT: The home’s dining set is also from Knoll’s Frank Gehry-designed line of furniture, featuring the Face Off table and Hat Trick kitchen chairs, continuing the decor theme the Hugheses use in the living room area.

RIGHT: The kitchen counter is a single slab of 3/4-inch thick piece of quartz and features several of the products on offer in Artichoke, including a Technivorm Moccamaster coffee maker, a Design Trifecta 360 knife block and Savino wine preserver.

BOTTOM LEFT: For extra seating at the kitchen countertop, Karen and Brad added Baba counter stools from Design Within Reach. For cooking up dinners and storing fresh groceries from Findlay Market, the Hugheses opted for Bosch appliances in the kitchen.

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The master bedroom exudes warmth with its Stickley bed frame, dresser and nightstand, which Karen and Brad purchased from Verbarg’s Furniture & Design in Kenwood.

The sliding closet doors are both made from a single cherry wood tree sourced from a Louisville lumber yard and assembled by Mike Evans, owner of Forum III in Clifton.

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The second-floor patio faces Findlay Market to the south and is for the perfect setting for morning coffee or an evening spent with a glass of wine and a good book. The exterior stairway landing leading up to the Hugheses’ home features a sculpture

by Brian Russell of Memphis, Tennessee, called “Sun Rise.” At street level below their home is the entrance to Brad and Karen’s cookware and culinary store, Artichoke.

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This Kings Mills home was designed by the Robert Lucke Group, which is based in Deerfield Township. The landscaping was designed by McCarty’s Landscaping in Lebanon.

Family Living with Modern Flair Twenty years ago, Carolin Cassio and her family moved into a newly developed Kings Mills community when they found a Robert Lucke-built two-story that would allow their family to grow in it. In the years since, the Cassios have made improvements such as finishing the basement, darkening the wood floors and installing a pool to the backyard, in addition to adding three sons to their family.

Carolin has styled the dĂŠcor over time, adding new features like the electric fireplace in the living room and a glass tile backsplash in the kitchen, which has also been partially remodeled to better serve the busy family.

By Kevin Michell Photos By Guy Kelly

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LEFT: The foyer features tall windows to illuminate the main staircase.

ABOVE: The Cassios’ dining room features a Copley Place double pedestal dining table

by Hekman Furniture and Corso leather dining chairs from Macy’s.

RIGHT: To keep things hidden when not in use, the Cassios installed custom-made sliding barn doors by Geoff Short in the family office. To finish the space, they added a side chair from HomeGoods.

BELOW: This kid’s bedroom features a Zinus Suzanne bed frame and window treatments from Bed Bath & Beyond.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: The focal point of the living room is the Modern Blaze electric fireplace. For even more comfort, they added a sectional couch from Macy’s; the family ping pong table in the finished basement; and the living room window treatments, designed by Farrah Taylor, Taylor Interior Designs.

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The Cassios use a dining room table from West Elm for their everyday kitchen table with leather parsonstyle chairs by Sava from Macy’s.

The octagonal kitchen island with liquid granite countertop was remodeled from the original rectangular one by Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting in Sharonville.

The hanging light fixture was made by Lighting EFX in Florence, Kentucky.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: The Cassios tied their master bedroom together with a bedroom set from ValueCity Furniture; a walk-in shower in the master bath; the master bathroom was remodeled and tiled

by Raymond Remodeling in Milford.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: The landscaping in the backyard compliments the pool area; stone steps lead down from the deck to the pool; wrought iron patio chairs and tables from Costco, as well as ProShade patio umbrellas, provide comfortable seating; Cincinnati Pool & Patio in Evendale handled the pool design, construction and the adjoining landscaping.

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Where Rustic Meets Elegant

Danette Chance and her husband Andy, who own and run Miamisburg’s wedding and event destination Canopy Creek Farm, built their home 17 years ago after finding the perfect plot of land.

Lebanon’s Steve Taylor built the two-story home for the Chances, but Danette had a lot of influence on the design, from painting the art piece that hangs above the mantel to building the main staircase with her parents. Danette and Andy have created a home that glows with warm wood features that are accentuated by a blend of antique and contemporary furniture.

By Kevin Michell, Photos by Joe Simon

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Danette and Andy Chance’s home was built by Steve Taylor of Lebanon on a plot of land the Chances purchased next to a house they had previously looked at buying.

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TOP: The foyer glows with the warmth of wood-accented archways and a staircase designed and built by Danette and her parents.

BOTTOM LEFT: The hallway leading to the kitchen and dining room features a classic Howard Miller floor clock, which Andy bought for Danette over 30 years ago.

BOTTOM RIGHT: Danette picked out a Tuscan-inspired painting that was painted by a Middletown artist to place at the top of the main staircase.

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TOP: The great room on the first floor was created through a lot of collaboration between Danette and homebuilder Steve Taylor. The woodpaneled ceiling gently reflects any light in the room and matches Taylor’s custom hand-built cabinets. Danette painted the landscape hung above the mantel, drawing inspiration from her and Andy’s trip to Denali in Alaska. A sectional couch and ottoman provide ample seating in addition to Andy’s old leather rocker.

LEFT: The centerpiece of the room is a 1936 Baldwin grand piano. They bought it at a Miamisburg auction held by Frank Lewis & Sons.

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TOP: The kitchen’s cherry wood cabinetry was built out by Taylor.

BELOW: The island countertop is Ubatuba granite from Springboro’s Global Natural Stones.

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LEFT: The parlor and office off the foyer features more of Taylor’s cabinetry and shelving and includes a pair of Victorian parlor chairs made by Kimball.

BELOW: A perfect setting for family dinners, the main dining room contains a dining table and chair set from former West Carrollton retailer Roberds, window treatments purchased from JCPenney and a Kimball china cabinet. Placed against the front wall is a family heirloom—a centuryold high chair, which was used by Danette’s grandfather, whose baby picture is framed above it.

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Danette and Andy took their backyard to another level by adding a gazebo built, delivered and installed by Clabo Outdoor Amish Furniture based in Waynesville. They then used Mark Acker of Dayton’s Tree Line Landscape to put the finishing touches on the yard, including the stone retaining wall.

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The Chances outfitted their back deck with patio furniture purchased from Evans Lane in Centerville.

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Urban Living All About Convenience PEOPLE LIKE TO BE WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF WORK AND SOCIAL SPACES IN URBAN AREAS

By Eric Spangler

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TOP AND LEFT: Houses, like this one in the Pendleton neighborhood of Cincinnati, provide the comforts of home close to action and convenience of the city.

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ake a hike. Or at least a walk if you’re interested in urban living.

That’s because the ability to walk to restaurants, coffee shops, retail stores and parks is one of the most important considerations for those who have bought or are thinking about buying a home or condominium in an urban area, say real estate experts.

“I think what [urban homebuyers] want is accessibility to the things that you don’t find out in the suburbs—like being able to walk to a coffee shop or restaurant or park—things of that sort,” says John Prazynski, a real estate agent with Star One Realtors.

Michelle Billings, the president of the Cincinnati Area Board of Realtors, agrees. “[Urban homebuyers] don’t want to necessarily spend their whole life in a car, so they want to be in places where it’s walkable or there’s public transportation,” she says.

Because Greater Cincinnati does not have as robust a public transportation system as many major metropolitan areas people who work in urban areas like downtown Cincinnati want to live near where they work, says Billings. “Most [urban homebuyers] typically want to live close to their jobs,” she says.

Prazynski agrees. “Everybody wants to be as close to work as possible,” he says.

Another important consideration for those who have bought or are thinking about buying a home or condominium in an urban area is the social interaction that’s available. “People who live in urban areas are very social,” says Billings. “I think the social interaction, the social consciousness of being able to interact with people and being in those areas where C IN C Y / D AY T O N H O M E + D E S I G N FA L L 2 019

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URBAN LI V IN G you can do the things that you love without jumping in the car all the time, is important [to urban homebuyers].”

So who are those urban homebuyers who like to walk to work and enjoy interacting socially? Mostly young professionals and baby boomers, says Billings. Both the young professionals and baby boomers like the social scene and concentrated hub of activity in the urban areas, she says.

Plus, baby boomers no longer want to spend as much time maintaining their large home and yard in the suburbs, says Prazynski. “A lot of people want a manageable space for their yards—something that they’re not spending hours on every week just to get it cut,” he says.

So what urban areas are hot in the real estate market? Billings says anywhere in the downtown Cincinnati core is popular, as is Hyde Park and Oakley. She says urban areas that are becoming more popular are Madisonville, Pleasant Ridge and Norwood.

What’s interesting is that developers have learned what people like about urban homes and are starting to incorporate those characteristics and aesthetics into their suburban developments, says Billings.

Developers are including more entertainment, shopping and restaurant spaces in their new suburban developments so that residents don’t have to hop in a car, she says. “Now you don’t have to leave, everything is right there,” says Billings. “It’s very interesting to see.” n

This home in Mt. Adams features a modern, bright interior in an urban setting.

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Urban Home Showcase CiTiRAMA EVENT PLANNED FOR SEPT. 7-15 IN NEW SPRINGDALE DEVELOPMENT

By Eric Spangler

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’mon in. Get a closer look.

That’s the message the Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnati is sending with a new concept at its 2019 CiTiRAMA event, a showcase of urban homes.

That new concept is a “demonstration home.” Dan Dressman, executive director of the homebuilders association, says, “This year’s demonstration home will provide additional opportunities for the public to learn about the new home construction process, for suppliers to demonstrate new products and for construction careers training.”

The demonstration home will provide visitors to CiTiRAMA with information on best practices in the homebuilding industry and introduce them to new technologies that are available in homes.

Students from education partners Great Oaks, University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati State will also benefit from the demonstration home by learning about careers in residential construction and by providing skilled labor job training opportunities. Cristo Homes will be the official builder of the demonstration home.

“We couldn’t launch the demonstration home concept without our partner vendors who have so graciously come forward to donate time and materials,” says Dressman.

“To make the [homebuilders association’s] demonstration home a reality there are more than 38 partner vendors involved.”

John Prazynski, a Realtor with Star One Realtors and the listing agent for the demonstration home, says whoever buys the home will be lucky. “The person who ends up buying this home will probably have one of the best values in that whole show because of all the bells and whistles that are going to be put into the home,” he says.

The house, which is listed for $385,000, will be a craftsman-style home with an open-concept floor plan, custom tile work, hardwood floors, tray ceiling with boxed beams in the great room, a stone fireplace with a raised hearth, a high-efficiency gas furnace, LED lights and a complete audio

package throughout the home, he says.

CiTiRAMA, the urban home showcase produced by the Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnati, is an urban, si ng le-site new home show produced by a partnership between the Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnati and the city of Springdale.

This year will mark the 15th year for CiTiRAMA. Developed by Meierjohan Building Group, CiTiRAMA will take place in Springrose Meadows, a development in the cit y of Springdale and in the Princeton City School District. Meierjohan Building Group, a family owned and operated business, has more than 35 years of experience in the residential and commercial construction business.

The Springrose Meadows development is designed for the eventual construction of 50 single-family homes and is located at 432 W. Kemper Road. This year’s CiTiRAMA show will feature five different homes with a variety of architectural styles.

The first CiTiRAMA was in the city of Cincinnati in 1996. The concept behind the CiTiRAMA event was that the new homes would act as a catalyst for the stimulation of revitalization of urban communities.

While most of the CiTiRAMA events have been conducted within the city of Cincinnati, the 2017 edition was conducted in the village of Woodlawn, the first CiTiRAMA to be conducted outside of the city of Cincinnati.

That CiTiRAMA event in Woodlawn was one of the most successful, says Dressman.

“We had a tremendous amount of success in the village of Woodlawn with CiTiRAMA,” he says. “It was one of our fastest-selling CiTiRAMA neighborhoods ever.”

The homebuilders association planned to conduct last year’s CiTiRAMA event in the city of Cincinnati. However, the Major League Soccer club FC Cincinnati bought the property chosen for the event in order to build the new Stargel Stadium for Cincinnati Public Schools. FC Cincinnati is building its stadium on the site of Taft High School’s former Stargel Stadium.

The 2019 CiTiRAMA event will include builders from Maronda Homes, Cristo Homes

The groundbreaking of the Springrose Meadows development and Fry Homes. Both Cristo Homes and Fry Homes are participating in the CiTiRAMA event for the first time.

The show homes will range in price from $300,000 and up. All of the homes are eligible for a 15-year, 100 property tax abatement for the improvements on the lots, typically the home itself.

The abatement will begin once the homeowner completes and submits the appropriate application with the city of Springdale tax department. The abatement is automatic and granted upon application.

The public infrastructure for the Springrose Meadows development will be financed through public bonds that are expected to be issued through the Port Authority. Springrose Meadows will have a homeowners association with a yearly fee of $300.

The city of Springdale has a community center that includes a fitness center, indoor walking track, gymnasiums, game rooms, exercise studio, senior lounge and computer lab. It also includes year-round youth sports opportunities and a very active senior and adult program that includes special events and luncheons.

Springdale offers excellent local health services with access to nearby Mercy Fairfield Hospital with over 700 affiliated physicians.

Retail shopping opportunities also abound in Springdale at the Tri-County retail district with more than 4 million square feet of stores.

CiTiRAMA will be conducted Sept. 7-15 and the hours are Monday through Thursday 4-9 p.m.; Friday through Sunday noon to 9 p.m.

Tickets to this year’s CiTiRAMA event are $12 at the gate, on the Cincinnati CiTiRAMA app or online at cincycitirama.com. Discount tickets are available at area Kroger stores for $10. Children 12 and under are free if accompanied by an adult. For more information visit cincycitirama.com. n C IN C Y / D AY T O N H O M E + D E S I G N FA L L 2 019

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Ron Erdmann (far right) with the Guaranteed Rate team at their office in O’Bryonville

The Right Fit THE GROWING GUARANTEED RATE FOUND ITS IDEAL OFFICE IN O’BRYONVILLE

By Corinne Minard

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hile a converted house in Hyde Park was great for mortgage company Guaranteed Rate when Ron Erdmann founded the Cincinnati location five years ago Erdmann knew it was time to move on last year.

“We started with only myself and one employee a little over five years ago and now we have over 35 employees locally,” says Erdmann, the branch manager and senior vice president of mortgage lending for Guaranteed Rate in Cincinnati. “At one point we had three

The new office has brought together three teams into one open concept space.

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offices all in Hyde Park. We ran out of space and we went building to building with three offices all in the same ZIP code. It was time to combine into one space.”

After some searching, Erdmann found the ideal space at 2101 Grandin Road in O’Bryonville.

“It represents the company. The space is modern and sharp, it’s transparent and open, it’s efficient,” he says.

Guaranteed Rate is a mortgage company that mixes technology with a personal touch.

On the company’s website potential homebuyers can learn about the company, run

The new building also includes a communal lounge that can be used by staff.

calculations to see their potential mortgage payments, look at information about property taxes and house insurance and even apply for a mortgage. But, adds Erdmann, “I think that only goes so far. A lot of times when someone’s a first-time homebuyer they want to know that somebody here is local in Cincinnati who knows the real estate market, who can sit down with them in person and kind of map things out. It’s one thing to look at everything online and read articles but it’s another to sit down with somebody and actually take a pen and paper out and just map out what a house payment looks like, how we calculate their income, how we look at the data and percentages and common things like that.”

That combination of modern technology and personal customer service is reflected in the space. The open layout and glassed-in offices and conference rooms allow visitors to see employees hard at work, while the modern design reflects the company’s technological aspects.

The company’s new location has been so embraced by its partners and clients that Guaranteed Rate now holds regular events at its office. From Realtor lunch-and-learns

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to client celebrations, Guaranteed Rate has been able to host a variety of events in the new office.

“Because of the open space, we had an opening party last fall. We had bartenders here and the place was absolutely full of people,” says Erdmann. “We had an event here a couple weeks ago where a financial planner came in and he talked about personal budgeting.”

Outside of the office, the company hosts other events like an FC Cincinnati game for clients, Realtors, CPAs and other companies Guaranteed Rate works with and its annual Palooza, a party for clients and partners that

was conducted at the Backstage Event Center last year.

“We had a live band, we had a cigar bar and we had open bar. It was a fun event that allowed Realtors and financial planners and other people to get a feel for what our culture’s like,” adds Erdmann.

Erdmann hopes that the new office will continue to attract new clients, as well as new employees and partners.

“I’ll post a picture on Facebook and they’ll say, ‘Hey, I saw your new office space, can I meet you there?’ Which is cool because before we were going to them and now people are always asking to come to here,” he says. n

Home Chic Home In addition to his position with Guaranteed Rate, Ron Erdmann also wants to assist homebuyers with all of their home needs. He is partnering with Cincy Chic to create Home Chic Home, a website that will provide lifestyle content, design tips and ideas, expert resources and information on service providers.

“There’s a reason somebody is buying a house. Home Chic Home is a celebration of what homebuyers do afterwards and what kind of design they chose for the house—if they did renovations, if they’re having house parties or house warming parties or if they’re celebrating their kids’ first birthday or if they’re downsizing to a new place. The site is the pictures and the design and the fun part of owning a house,” says Erdmann, branch manager and senior vice president of mortgage lending for Guaranteed Rate in Cincinnati.

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The Key to Clean SIMPLIFY IN STYLE WORKS WITH LOCAL HOMEOWNERS WHO NEED HELP GETTING ORGANIZED

By David Holthaus

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hen Danielle Boerger, a mother of t wo you ng ch i ld ren, was also working as a kindergarten teacher, she learned firsthand the value of an organized home where everything was in its place and everyone knew where everything was.

“Being a mom and working, I realized how important being organized was to reducing stress,” she says. “It really made my life a lot easier.”

Four years ago, she decided to turn her quest for an organized life into a business and established Simplify in Style, a home organizing service based out of her (wellorganized) home in Wyoming, Ohio.

“We help busy families organize and create systems to give them more functionality in their homes,” she says. “We do everything

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from organizing a pantry to organizing an entire house.”

The process starts with a free consultation to determine what the client’s goals are. Then Danielle and a team of contract Danielle Boerger says that the kitchen is among the employees work w it h most troubled spaces in many people’s homes. clients to begin purging and deciding what will go and what will stay. and recommend how the newly created order “We walk through the homes and let the can be maintained. clients talk about what’s working and what’s Tops among the trouble spaces homeownnot working,” she says. “We get a good idea ers need help with are kitchens, kids’ play of how they’re using the space and how they areas and basement storage areas, Boerger want to use the space.” says. Basements can become dumping The work begins with taking everything grounds for things that don’t fit anywhere out of the living space and categorizing the else and children’s rooms can be an méstuff and organizing similar items together. lange of toys and games. The Simplify team They start by pulling everything out of gets the children involved in the organizthe rooms in question and categorizing like ing so the kids are motivated to help keep things together. “We keep like items together it in shape. and put things in the room where they are The team will also assist with donating used,” she says. “Does a hammer need to be unwanted items. “We believe that if you don’t in the kitchen, for example.” love it, someone else will,” Boerger says.

The team prioritizes the things the homThe minimum time involved is a day, eowners use more often by storing them on Boerger says, and an entire house can be shelves or in spaces that are more accessible. overhauled in four or five days.

Then they work with the client to go through “Most people start with a couple of prioreach category and determine what will be ity spaces,” she says. “Then we often end up kept. From there, a new plan for the space doing the entire house.” is created.

The single-day rate is $850. The typical The Simplify in Style team does the shop- charge for a couple of spaces is $1,500; and a ping for containers and other organizing whole house can cost $4,000 and up. tools and then labels everything in the newly Simplify in Style’s services are available in organized space. Everything is labeled so Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, everyone in the house knows where things Boerger says. belong. For young children, labels with pic“We want to create space that’s easily tures are used. maintainable and easily functional for the They then walk clients through the space entire family,” she says. n

Having items labeled and event sorted by color can keep everyone in the family organized.

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H O M E TRENDS

White is the New Gray PAINT COLOR CAN BE AN EASY, AND RELATIVELY INEXPENSIVE, WAY TO STAY ON TREND

By Liz Engel

White walls make it easier to use color in other parts of your home, such as a comforter or mirror.

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ray had a good run. For years, it was color du jour in home decor.

The go-to hue for both cabinets and walls. But it appears that white paint now reigns supreme.

It’s bright and clean and caters to the minimalist movement ushered in by the likes of Marie Kondo. While it can be just as complex—there are dozens of different shades and undertones that range from warm to cold—it’s a great way to stay on trend, designers say.

“Gray was really popular for a lot of years.

Now everything’s white, but sometimes with dramatic accents or touches, like black or deep, deep navy in select spots,” says Nicole Nicols, owner of Revival Design, a Cincinnatibased renovation design company. Nicols also specializes in residential design, home staging and photography. “White can range, but it’s classic and allows the furniture and the decor to be the showcase.”

Nicole Nichols, owner of Revival Designs, says that white walls can showcase your decor, such as these fixtures and stools.

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Jackie Barnes, owner of Jackie Barnes Design, says that white is eternally classic.

Designer Jackie Barnes recommends changing paint colors when updating your home.

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When it comes to flipping houses, Nichols often takes more risk, because those buyers want the latest and greatest, she says. For those projects, for example, she likes to mix metals in bathrooms and kitchens to add color and interest. And while white kitchens are still very popular, she’s seeing more black or dark cabinetry.

But white walls are universally in demand, and also eternally classic, so it’s also a good option for homeowners looking to update their space, says Jackie Barnes, owner of Jackie Barnes Design, a local interior design business. And paint is an easy, and relatively inexpensive, way to stay on point.

“It’s good to take a look around every few years and see what you can do to modernize,” Barnes says. “If you think about, when you get dressed in the morning, if you wore sweatpants every single day—while it’s comfortable and will get you by—is that really what’s going to make you feel your best?

Your surroundings really do influence your mood, so if it’s decorated in a way that makes sense for your family and looks nice, it tends to improve how you feel.”

Among her favorites: Sherwin-Williams’ Alabaster for trim and Shoji White for walls.

But whether a homeowner goes all in—on paint or anywhere else, like using quartz countertops over granite and zellige over subway tile—it’s all about preference.

“Your home, that’s a very personal space,” Barnes says. “Gray is moving out…but if you like gray, use gray. No matter what style you like, whether it’s industrial or bohemian, which is super popular still, use it sparingly, and that’s a great way to stay on point.” n

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TRISTATE RE AL ESTATE

Still a Seller’s Market

BOTH CINCINNATI AND DAYTON ARE SEEING STEADY GROWTH IN THEIR REAL ESTATE MARKETS WHILE CONDITIONS CONTINUE TO FAVOR SELLERS OVER BUYERS

By David Holthaus

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fter more than a year in a seller’s market, the residential real estate market continues to favor sellers over buyers, and it looks like it will stay that way for the foreseeable future.

The continued low inventory of homes for sale, combined with rising prices, means sellers will be in the driver’s seat, says Michelle Billings, president of the Cincinnati Board of Realtors.

The inventory of homes for sale continues to decline, meaning competition for desirable homes can be hot.

“We thought we would see a slowdown, but we have not,” she says. “If the home is in a ready-to-sell position and is priced correctly for the market, we’re seeing multiple offers,” she says.

The number of sales closings in the Greater Cincinnati market reached 4,372 in April, up 6.5 percent from April 2018, according to the Cincinnati Area Board of Realtors.

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organization’s figures.

It’s a similar story in the Dayton, Ohio, market, says Jan Leverett, president of the Dayton Realtors. Over the past few months, she has seen sellers getting $5,000 to $10,000 more than their asking price.

“Business has not slowed down,” she says. “Normally it slows down in the winter months, but I haven’t seen it level off.”

Complicating the dynamics of the Dayton market was the series of tornadoes that hit that region in May, which wreaked havoc on many homes. Leverett says she knows of several real estate agents who have purchased condos and single-family homes to rent to displaced families.

She recommends that buyers have Plans A, B and C in place in case they cannot purchase the home of their first choice.

The housing inventory has remained relatively low because housing starts are down, partly due to a shortage of skilled labor in the homebuilding industry, Billings says.

Contributing to the low inventory is the

decision of many potential buyers to stay put as they’re faced with a tough market to be a buyer in.

“They need to find a house before they put theirs on the market.” Billings says. “So, they’re just not putting their homes on the market.”

Favoring buyers are continued low interest rates. The average interest rate for a 30-year mortgage dipped below 4 in June, according to Freddie Mac. “As long as rates remain where they are, people can afford to purchase or afford to purchase more,” Billings says.

The market will remain in this steady mode through the rest of the year and into next year, predicts Billings. The housing inventory may improve, but not enough to make a significant difference, she says.

Contributing to this stability is the conservative nature of the Greater Cincinnati market. “We don’t see the extremes,” she says. “We’ll see steady growth in the next couple of years.” n

This Springfield Township home was on the market for less than a day before an offer was accepted.

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