hive Means Home.
Home Means Everything.
We serve our clients and communities with purpose, passion, and heart.
Our dedication to people before profits ensures that we prioritize your goals in all we do.
Perfect Home Finder
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What's My Home Worth?
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5 Steps That Put People Before Profits
We keep things human and helpful—five simple steps, built with care, so you feel confident, heard, and not like you’re starring in a DIY home-buying reality show.

We begin with your story, your budget, and your vision—not just what the market says.
Step 1:
The Why Behind the Move

With your dream in focus, we’ll lay out a plan that fits you—your timeline, your pace, your next right steps.
Step 2:
Mapping the Move

You’ll never wonder what’s next—we walk with you through every twist, turn, and tough call.
Step 3:
Guidance Without the Guesswork

We don’t just sell houses—we connect people to places that fit their life, values, and future.
Step 4:
The Magic of Matchmaking

Long after closing day, we’re still here—because home is just the beginning.
Step 5:
Rooted in Relationships
Explore, Enjoy and Experience
The Communities We Serve
From vibrant city hubs to quiet suburban retreats, our Area Guides give you a local’s insight into the communities we serve. Explore schools, amenities, market trends, and the unique vibe each neighborhood offers — so you can find the perfect place to call home.
Meet Tara & Michael
Your Favorite Cheesy Holiday Movie Couple— But in Real Life (and with Better Coffee)
Tara and Michael are the husband-and-wife team behind The Honey Hive, bringing heart, strategy, and hands-on experience to every move. After 20 years in healthcare, Tara shifted her passion for helping people into real estate, pairing her NAR GREEN designation with a people-before-profits mindset and a love for sustainable living. Michael draws on years of experience as an electrician, offering expert-level insight into how homes are built and how to price them right, backed by his Pricing Strategy Advisor certification. Together, they serve Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Florida with a shared goal: to make homeownership feel personal, purposeful, and just a little more fun. When they’re not guiding clients, Tara’s often found with a book club or coffee in hand (bonus points if it includes a Gilmore Girls reference), while Michael enjoys board games with the family or working on whatever farm project Tara has lovingly assigned him next.
Meet Tara & Michael Means
Your Favorite Cheesy Holiday Movie Couple— But in Real Life (and with Better Coffee)
About Tara
After 20 years in healthcare, Tara brought her heart for helping people into real estate with a desire to apply a more hollistic approach to the home ownership process, considering sustainability, local businesses and the communities we build around the spaces we call home.
As a GREEN Realtor®, she blends sustainability, eco-friendly strategy, and soul in every move. Tara leads with a people-before-profits mindset, making homeownership feel personal, accessible, and full of purpose. She’s proud to serve Ohio and Northern Kentucky—one dream, one doorstep, and one chicken coop at a time. Tara is actively involved in regional climate work with Green Umbrella and loves to highlight how Cincinnati Metro is recognized as a leader in environmental sustainability.
When she’s not with clients, or helping Mike out on the family farm, you'll likely find her reading with one of her book clubs, sipping coffee at a local shop, or quoting Gilmore Girls to anyone who’ll listen. Bonus points if they quote her back.
About Michael
Michael brings years of hands-on experience as an electrician into the world of real estate. After working as a licensed electrician for almost twnety years throughout Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, he developed a deep understanding of how homes are built—and how to spot what others might miss.
With nearly a decade in real estate and a Pricing Strategy Advisor certification, Michael offers honest, strategic guidance that clients trust. He’s known for clear communication, thoughtful pricing, and a steady approach that helps sellers and buyers feel confident at every step.
When he’s not working on pricing strategies or market analysis, you’ll likely find him deep in a family board game night or tackling one of the many farm projects Tara may or may not have “volunteered” him for..







Services
How can we Partner with you?
We don’t just offer services—we offer support, strategy, and heart at every step. Here’s how we help you move with confidence:

Sellers
Selling a Home
We create a plan that highlights your home’s value and aligns with your goals, timeline, and peace of mind.
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Buyers
Buying a Home
From first showing to final signature, we guide you with patience, clarity, and zero pressure.
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Home Valuation
Instant Home valuation
Whether you’re planning to sell or just curious, we help you keep track of your property’s value—because staying informed is empowering.
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Guidance
Eco-Conscious
Want to buy or sell with sustainability in mind? We specialize in green homes, energy upgrades, and sustainable living options.
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Guaranteed
Local Expertise
We know these communities because we are actively involved in staying up to date with what matters most to our communities. Whether it’s schools, coffee shops, or zoning quirks—we’ve got the inside scoop.
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Support
Lifelong Support
Our job doesn’t end at closing. From contractor recs to community events, we stay connected because you matter to us.
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Nothing makes us happier than seeing our clients fully realize their real estate goals.





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Experience Matters
Years of expertise and a history of success—because in real estate, experience matters.
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Why Work with Us
Because we put people before profits—every time.
At The Honey Hive, your goals, your story, and your timeline shape everything we do. No pressure. No gimmicks. Just real guidance, real care, and real results.