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August
24

The offer is accepted, the celebration text goes out, and then a strange quiet settles in: now what? For most Miami Valley buyers and sellers, the 30 to 45 days between an accepted offer and closing day are the least understood part of the entire transaction. At Irongate Inc., REALTORS®, we would rather you know exactly what is coming than lie awake wondering. Here is the road from contract to keys, step by step, the way it typically unfolds across the Dayton region.

The First Week Sets Everything in Motion

Once both parties sign, the contract goes to a title company and, for financed purchases, to the buyer's lender. Earnest money, the deposit that shows the buyer is serious, is delivered and held in escrow, meaning a neutral third party keeps it until closing. Buyers should expect a flurry of lender requests during this week for pay stubs, bank statements, and signatures. Responding within hours rather than days is one of the simplest ways to keep a closing on s...

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July
27

Selling a home in the Miami Valley is an exciting process, but it does not always go as smoothly as sellers hope. Even in a strong market, certain missteps can cause delays, derail transactions, or cost sellers money they did not expect to lose.

At Irongate Inc., REALTORS®, we have guided sellers through thousands of transactions across the region. Here are five of the most common things that slow down a home sale — and what you can do to avoid them.


1. Pricing the Home Incorrectly from the Start

Overpricing is the single most common reason homes sit on the market longer than they should. When a home is priced above what the market...

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June
29

One of the most common questions we hear from homeowners and prospective buyers is some version of the same thing: is now a good time?

It is a fair question. And the honest answer is that it depends far less on the broader market than most people think. The right time to buy or sell a home in the Miami Valley is rarely determined by headlines or interest rate predictions. It is determined by your personal situation, your financial readiness, and your goals.

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June
22

Buying your first home is one of the most significant decisions you will make. It is exciting, it can feel overwhelming, and there is a lot of information to sort through before you take the first step. The good news is that the Miami Valley continues to be one of the more accessible real estate markets in the country for first-time buyers, offering a range of communities, price points, and housing options that work for a wide variety of budgets and lifestyles.

At Irongate Inc., Realtors®, we love working with first-time buyers. There is nothing quite like helping someone navigate the process for the first time and watching them get the keys to their first home. This guide walks through everything you need to know, from the very beginning of the process to closing day.

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June
15

Summer is one of the most active times of year in the Miami Valley real estate market. Buyers are motivated, more homes are available, and transactions tend to move at a faster pace. For sellers, that activity creates real opportunity. But it also means that how you prepare and position your home matters more than ever.

At Irongate Inc., Realtors®, we work with sellers across the Miami Valley every season. Here is what we want every summer seller to know before they list.

The Summer Selling Landscape in the Miami Valley

Summer brings increased buyer activity across the region. Families looking to settle in before the school year, buy...

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