  Symmes Township was formed in 1824 and now has over 40 subdivisions and 30 Home Owner Associations. The area is virtually free of industry, as it is almost entirely residential with some commercial shopping. It was named after John Cleves Symmes, who made the "Miami Purchase." Symmes Township has been the site of Home-Rama seven times, as it is known for many beautiful custom-built residences. Many local streets and areas like Harpers Station, Humphrey Rd., Enyart, and Fields Ertel Road are named for long-ago settler families. The township is composed of several villages, for example Camp Dennison. There are several parks including Lake Isabella, a 25-acre fishing lake. Chateau La Roche is a type of old medieval castle erected by one local resident and now a conversation piece. Many seasonal park events include the spring egg hunt at Symmes Park, a "dog days of summer" event, and "Symmesfest." Some parts of Symmes Township are served by The Sycamore School District and other areas by The Loveland School district because the township does not have its own school district. Buyers beware that some neighborhoods are divided, so be sure you know the district boundaries before you buy, if you prefer one district over the other. Request my Free Cincinnati, Mason and Loveland Relocation Package. It's packed full of useful and important information about the Cincinnati, Mason and Loveland, Ohio area. Don't move here without it! Remember: I'll send it to you for free and without obligation. Just fill out the form and I will send it right out... It's my job to know EVERYTHING about Cincinnati, Mason and Loveland! Ask me any question. Or request a FREE information package. There's no obligation, and I promise to get back to you quickly...
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First Time Buyers >Good Faith Estimates
Several years ago the U.S. Congress tried to protect consumers from a few unscrupulous lenders by requiring all lenders to calculate and disclose the annual percentage rate (APR) you pay on your mortgage loan. But most homebuyers will learn more by directing their attention to the Good Faith Estimate of Settlement Costs (GFE). Although Congress meant well, in practice the APR is not helpful and may be confusing.
If you are looking for a good way to understand your costs of borrowing and/or to compare one lender's costs to another, the GFE is your best bet. Get your lender(s) to provide a written GFE before you commit your mortgage business. When reviewing a GFE, keep in mind that the lender actually controls only a certain portion of the disclosed costs. Other parties typically control costs of appraisal, settlement, title insurance, recording fees and taxes, survey, and the "prepaid" expenses of homeowner's insurance, mortgage insurance, real estate taxes, etc. Review these origination fees, discount points, etc. and you will have the ability to understand the full costs of your proposed mortgage loan.
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What real estate board game became the best-selling game in America just one year after it was created?
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Charles B. Darrow invented Monopoly in 1934, to cheer himself up while unemployed during the Great Depression. Monopoly is now the most popular board game in the world and has sold over 200 million copies. |
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