Chad Cornelius Realtor - Coldwell Banker Realty

10/03/2026

🍂 WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND IN CINCINNATI? 🏡
October is here, and there’s plenty going on around the Tri-State this weekend! 🎃🍁

🎃 Fall Farm & Pumpkin Patch Weekend – Farms around the area are in full fall mode with pumpkins, hayrides, corn mazes and family activities. Brown's Family Farm Market and Burwinkel Farms are two great local options.

🌻 Sunflower Festival at Gorman Heritage Farm – Sunflower fields, cut-your-own flowers, food trucks, craft vendors, live music, hayrides and family activities on Saturday.

🏰 Ohio Renaissance Festival – The fall tradition continues this weekend with shows, food, entertainment and the full Renaissance village experience.

🎨 Cincinnati Art Week – The inaugural Cincinnati Art Week kicks off Saturday with exhibitions, creative experiences and events throughout Downtown and OTR.

🐅 Bengals vs. Jaguars – The Bengals are home at Paycor Stadium Sunday at 1:00 PM. WHO DEY! 🏈

🎨 Hyde Park Art Show – Sunday from 10 AM–5 PM, featuring approximately 200 juried artists. Admission is free.

🍎 Fall Food Fest at Findlay Market – Sunday from 10 AM–4 PM, with fall-inspired food and drinks from more than 50 businesses.

🍁 It’s officially fall in Cincinnati! Whether you’re heading to a pumpkin patch, catching the Bengals, or enjoying one of the festivals around town, there’s plenty to do this weekend.

And as always… if touring a few houses is part of your weekend plans, I can help with that too! 🏠🔑
Chad Cornelius | Coldwell Banker Realty - Ohio Indiana West Regional Office

📲 Thinking about buying, selling, or just curious what your home is worth? Reach out anytime!

09/25/2026

🍂 WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND? | SEPTEMBER 25–27 🍂

Fall is officially here, and there is A LOT happening around Cincinnati, Hamilton County & Butler County this weekend! 🍁🏈🎃

Here are a few ideas to get you out of the house 👇

🎨 CliftonFest – Saturday | Clifton
Live music, local artists, food, vendors and plenty happening throughout the Gaslight District.

🌙 Cincinnati Moon Festival – Saturday | Fountain Square
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with live performances, cultural activities, food, tea and mooncakes.

🎃 Kings Island Halloween Haunt – Opening Weekend – Friday–Sunday | Mason
Halloween Haunt is back for the season! 👻

🦸 Cincinnati Comic Expo – Friday–Sunday | Downtown Cincinnati
Cosplay, comics, gaming, vendors and celebrity guests at the First Financial Center.

🌻 Sips in Sunflowers – Friday & Saturday | Burwinkel Farms
Sunflowers, sunset hayrides and a great way to enjoy an early fall evening.

🍁 Liberty Township Fall Festival – Saturday | Liberty Township
A great local option for family-friendly fall activities.

🎃 Niederman Family Farm Fall Festival – This Weekend | Liberty Township
Corn maze, hayrides and plenty of classic fall farm fun.

🎃 Barn-N-Bunk Fall Festival – Saturday | Trenton
Sunflowers, corn maze, fall food and family activities.

🎸 Signs of Life: The American Pink Floyd – Saturday | RiversEdge, Hamilton
Live music along the river in downtown Hamilton.

🎨 Pyramid Hill Art Fair – Saturday & Sunday | Hamilton
Local artists, family activities and a beautiful setting at Pyramid Hill.

🍎 Findlay Market Fall Food Fest – Sunday, 10 AM–4 PM | OTR
Fall food samples, live music and family activities.

🏈 SPORTS WEEKEND

🐾 UC Bearcats vs. Kansas State
Saturday | 7:00 PM | Nippert Stadium
⚫ Wear BLACK!

⚽ FC Cincinnati @ CF Montréal
Saturday | 7:30 PM

🐅 Bengals @ Steelers
Sunday | 1:00 PM
WHO DEY! 🧡🖤

⚾ Reds @ Blue Jays – Final series of the season
Friday 7:07 PM | Saturday 3:07 PM | Sunday 3:07 PM

🍂 Fall festivals, football, live music and plenty to do around town this weekend!

👇 What are you getting into this weekend?

And as always, if a new home is part of your fall plans, I’m always happy to help! 🏡

09/21/2026

🏡 Mortgage rates just crossed 7% again — and the difference adds up quickly.

According to the latest numbers, the average 30-year fixed mortgage moved above 7% for the first time since May 2025.

Here’s what really caught my attention 👇

On a $430,000 home with 20% down, the monthly principal & interest payment is now about $244 MORE per month than it was at the end of February, when rates were around 6%.

That’s nearly $3,000 more per year — without changing the price of the house.

This is exactly why buyers need to look at more than just the asking price. Interest rate, down payment, seller concessions and purchase price all work together to determine what you actually pay each month.

And if you're a seller, affordability matters on your side too. Buyers are paying much closer attention to their monthly payment, which makes pricing and negotiating strategy even more important.

Thinking about buying or selling in the Cincinnati area? Send me a message. I’d be happy to run the numbers with you and see what your options actually look like.

09/18/2026

🍂 WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND IN CINCINNATI? 🍂
📅 September 18–20

Fall is starting to show up around Cincinnati, and this weekend is PACKED! Whether you’re looking for festivals, sports, live music, or something to do with the family, here are a few ideas 👇

🍺 Oktoberfest Zinzinnati
📍 Sawyer Point & Yeatman’s Cove
📅 Friday–Sunday
🥨 Cincinnati’s huge Oktoberfest celebration is back with German food, live music, entertainment and plenty of Oktoberfest fun!

⚾ Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs
📍 Great American Ball Park
📅 Friday–Sunday
🎆 Friday — Postgame Fireworks
🚩 Saturday — City Connect 2.0 Pennant Giveaway
🎁 Sunday — Fan Appreciation Day

🏈 BATTLE FOR THE VICTORY BELL
🐾 Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Miami RedHawks
📍 TQL Stadium
📅 Saturday | 3:30 PM
One of college football’s oldest rivalries comes to TQL Stadium!

🌮 Cincinnati Tacos & Tequila Festival
📅 Saturday
Tacos, music and a full festival atmosphere make this another fun Saturday option.

🎤 Brooks & Dunn — Neon Moon Tour
📍 Riverbend Music Center
📅 Saturday | 7:00 PM
Country fans have a pretty good Saturday night option! 🤠🎶

🎭 The Great Gatsby
📍 Aronoff Center
📅 Playing this weekend
Looking for something indoors? The Broadway touring production of The Great Gatsby is in Cincinnati.

🎃 Fall on the Farm
📍 Blooms & Berries — Loveland
📅 Opens Saturday
Hayrides, corn maze, pumpkins, farm animals and plenty for the kids — pumpkin-patch season is officially here!

🔭 Scope Out 2026
📍 Cincinnati Observatory
📅 Saturday | 6–10 PM
Telescopes, astronomy presentations and, weather permitting, views of the Moon and Saturn.

🌸 Ault in Bloom
📍 Ault Park Pavilion
📅 Sunday | 1–4 PM
A relaxed Sunday option featuring floral displays inside the historic pavilion.

🎶 MORE LIVE MUSIC THIS WEEKEND:
Yacht Rock Revue • Air Supply • Ron Pope • Gogol Bo****lo • The Bouncing Souls and more!

🏡 Thinking about making a move?
While you’re out enjoying Cincinnati this weekend, you might just drive past your next home! If buying or selling is on your radar, I’d be happy to help you put a plan together.

📲 Chad Cornelius | Coldwell Banker

👇 What are YOU doing this weekend? Drop it in the comments — and tag someone who needs weekend plans!

09/16/2026

🏡 Thinking about buying or selling in Cincinnati? The market is changing and that could create an opportunity for you.

We’re starting to see something we haven’t seen as much of the last few years:

📈 More homes available for buyers
💰 Home prices are still holding strong
🤝 More opportunities to negotiate on certain homes
🏠 Well-priced homes are still selling quickly

Greater Cincinnati had 3,098 homes actively on the market in August, up 6.8% from last year, while the median sold price increased to $329,000.

What does that mean?

👉 BUYERS: You may have more choices and negotiating power than you realize. If high interest rates caused you to stop looking, it might be worth seeing what your options look like now.

👉 SELLERS: Prices are still strong, but simply putting a house on the market and expecting multiple offers isn't the strategy it once was. Pricing and presentation matter.

👉 THINKING ABOUT MOVING BUT NOT READY YET? This is actually the perfect time to start planning.

I'm looking to help a few more families in the Cincinnati, West Side, Harrison, Hamilton and Butler County areas this fall.

Want to know what your house might sell for?

Or want me to send you a list of homes that fit your budget?

Comment “HOME” below or send me a private message. No pressure and no obligation; I'll put the numbers together for you.

📲 And if you know someone who's been talking about buying or selling, tag them or send this post their way!

— Chad
REALTOR® | Coldwell Banker

09/11/2026

🏡 WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND? | SEPT. 11–13 🍂

Looking for something to do this weekend? There’s a LOT happening around Hamilton County, Butler County & Cincinnati! Here are some of the highlights 👇

📍 BUTLER COUNTY

🎸 RiversEdge Summer Concert Series – The Eagles Project
📅 Friday, Sept. 11 | Hamilton
🎶 Enjoy a night along the river with a tribute to The Eagles and their solo hits!

🎨 2nd Friday Celebration of the Arts
📅 Friday, Sept. 11 | Oxford
🎵 Live music, art and refreshments at the Oxford Community Arts Center — FREE!

🌮 Hamilton Hispanic Festival
📅 Saturday, Sept. 12 | Hamilton
💃 Celebrate Hispanic culture with live music, dancing, food, drinks and more!

🚗 Fairfield Auto Fest
📅 Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 12–13 | Village Green Park
🏆 Two days of cars, awards, live entertainment and plenty for auto enthusiasts.

🎃 Brown’s Family Farm Fall Weekends
📅 Saturday & Sunday | Ross/Hamilton area
🍁 Pumpkins, hayrides, corn mazes, fall treats, food trucks and family fun.

👻 Land of Illusion Haunt Weekend
📅 Friday & Saturday | Middletown
🎃 Haunted attractions are back for those ready to get an early start on Halloween season!

🛍️ High Street Bazaar & Hamilton Historic Farmers Market
📅 Saturday | Downtown Hamilton
🥕 Local vendors, fresh produce, handmade goods and live music.

📍 HAMILTON COUNTY / CINCINNATI

🎡 Harvest Home Fair
📅 Friday–Sunday | Harvest Home Park
🎠 One of Cincinnati’s longtime west-side traditions with rides, food, games and entertainment all weekend!

🎬 HorrorHound Weekend
📅 Friday–Sunday | Sharonville Convention Center
👻 Horror fans can check out a full weekend of celebrity guests, vendors, collectibles and entertainment.

🎤 Hank Williams Jr.
📅 Saturday, Sept. 12 | Riverbend Music Center
🎸 A big night of country music along the river!

🏈 UC BEARCATS FOOTBALL
📅 Saturday, Sept. 12 | 7:00 PM
📍 Nippert Stadium
🐾 Cincinnati vs. Western Carolina — Nippert at Night / Wear Black!

⚽ FC CINCINNATI
📅 Saturday, Sept. 12 | 7:30 PM
📍 TQL Stadium
🟠🔵 FC Cincinnati takes on Charlotte FC at home!

🏈 CINCINNATI BENGALS HOME OPENER!
📅 Sunday, Sept. 13 | 1:00 PM
📍 Paycor Stadium
🐅 Bengals vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
🧡🖤 WHO DEY!

🍂 Whether you’re heading to a festival, catching a game, enjoying some live music or just getting outside, there’s plenty happening around Cincinnati this weekend!

🏠 And if your weekend plans include looking at a new home, I can help with that too!

📲 Reach out anytime if you're thinking about buying, selling or just curious about the local market.

09/07/2026

09/04/2026

🎉 WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND CINCINNATI THIS WEEKEND? 🇺🇸

Labor Day Weekend is here! If you're looking for something to do close to home, there’s plenty happening around Cincinnati, the West Side, Hamilton and Butler County!

🏈 Cincinnati Bearcats Football
Saturday • 3:30 PM • Nippert Stadium
The Bearcats kick off the 2026 season at home against Boston College! Grab your red and black and head to Nippert for some college football. 🐻🐾🏈

⚽ FC Cincinnati vs. D.C. United
Saturday • 7:30 PM • TQL Stadium
Another big Cincinnati sports night downtown! Cheer on the Orange & Blue as FC Cincinnati takes on D.C. United. 🧡💙⚽

🇩🇪 Oktoberfest – Liberty Township
Friday–Sunday • Celebrate the 60th annual Oktoberfest with German food, live music and plenty of family-friendly fun! 🍻🎶

🎶 Keehner Park 50th Anniversary Celebration – West Chester
Saturday • 7–9 PM
Enjoy an evening concert featuring the West Chester Symphony at Keehner Park. Best of all, it's FREE! Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the evening. 🌳🎵

🧺 West Chester Farmers Market
Saturday • Start your weekend with local vendors, fresh produce, food, live music and plenty of community atmosphere.

🥕 Hamilton’s Historic Farmers Market
Saturday • Head downtown Hamilton for fresh produce, local goods, live music and special activities for the kids.

⚾ Cincinnati Reds
Friday–Sunday • The Reds are home this weekend against the Milwaukee Brewers. Also Featuring Ludacris in a post game concert on Friday!! ⚾️

🎆 WEBN Fireworks & Riverfest
Sunday • One of Cincinnati’s biggest Labor Day traditions returns Sunday night! Head toward the riverfront for the annual WEBN Fireworks. 🎆

🏰 Ohio Renaissance Festival
Saturday & Sunday • The Renaissance Festival is underway in Waynesville with food, costumes, entertainment, artisans and plenty of family fun.

🌳 GET OUTSIDE!
Not looking for a big event? Take advantage of the long weekend and explore one of our local parks. From Miami Whitewater to Winton Woods to the many parks throughout the West Side and Butler County, there are plenty of places to hike, picnic, bike or simply enjoy the outdoors.

🏡 And maybe my favorite part about living here...
You don't have to drive far to find something fun to do. Whether you're in Green Township, Colerain, Harrison, Delhi, Cheviot, Fairfield, Hamilton, West Chester or Liberty Township, there's always something happening right around the corner!

What are YOU getting into this Labor Day weekend? 👇

And if you're thinking about making a move in the Cincinnati area, I'm always happy to be your local real estate resource! 🏡

Have a great Labor Day weekend, everyone! 🇺🇸

08/31/2026

🏡 Does the Real Estate Market Slow Down After Labor Day?

Not necessarily! 👀

While summer may be winding down, September can actually be a great time to buy or sell a home.

For buyers:
✅ Some summer buyers have already found their homes
✅ You may face less competition
✅ Sellers who have been on the market all summer may be more motivated

For sellers:
✅ Serious buyers are still out there
✅ Families are settling into their school-year routines
✅ A well-priced, well-presented home can still stand out

The key is knowing what’s happening in your specific Cincinnati-area market, not just following national headlines.

Thinking about buying or selling this fall? 🍂🏠
I'd be happy to give you a quick, no-pressure look at what your home could be worth or what you should expect as a buyer.

Want to know what the September market looks like in your neighborhood? Send me a message!

08/28/2026

🎉 WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND AROUND CINCINNATI? 🎉

Looking for something to do this weekend? There’s plenty happening around Cincinnati, Hamilton County and Butler County! 👇

🍗 Cincinnati Wing Week
📍 Participating restaurants around Greater Cincinnati
🗓️ Through Sunday, August 30
Enjoy special wing deals at participating locations throughout the area!

🇩🇪 Germania Society Oktoberfest
📍 Germania Park
🗓️ Friday, August 28–Sunday, August 30
Enjoy German food, live music, dancing, games and family fun as Oktoberfest season gets underway! 🍻

🎨 Art After Dark: Into Infinity
📍 Cincinnati Art Museum
🗓️ Friday, August 28 | 5–9 PM
Enjoy an evening of art, music, activities and more!

🎭 Shakespeare in the Park: Much Ado About Nothing
📍 Summit Park Canopy
🗓️ Friday, August 28 | 7 PM
A free evening of live theater under the stars!

🎶 Free Summer Concert Series
📍 Fountain Square
🗓️ Friday, August 28 | 7–10 PM
The Jayhawks and Sixpence None the Richer take the stage for a free concert downtown!

🍺 3rd Annual Oktoberfest at Third Eye Brewing
📍 Hamilton
🗓️ Saturday, August 29
Live German music, food and drink specials, competitions and plenty of Oktoberfest fun!

🃏 Oakley Greens Card Party – Grand Finale
📍 Oakley Greens
🗓️ Sunday, August 30 | 10 AM–3 PM
Sports cards, Pokémon and collectibles with 40+ tables! Buy, sell, trade and browse. FREE admission and FREE parking!

🌮 Hispanic Heritage Festival
📍 Sharon Woods
🗓️ Sunday, August 30 | 3–7 PM
Enjoy live music, traditional dance, children's activities and authentic food while celebrating Hispanic culture and heritage!

👇 What are YOU doing this weekend?
Drop your plans in the comments — and tag someone who needs some weekend ideas!