Buying and Selling a Home at the Same Time? Here’s How to Make It Work. Timing is everything when you’re both selling your current home and buying your next one. And while it might sound like a logistical nightmare, the process can be surprisingly smooth – if you approach it strategically. Here’s what to consider […]
🏡 Ohio Property Tax Reform: A Call for Change Property taxes in Ohio have long been a topic of concern for homeowners, particularly as property valuations increase and tax bills follow suit. The Ohio Taxpayer Protection Coalition, a group comprising business and taxpayer organizations including Ohio REALTORS®, is advocating for reforms to address these issues […]
Dear Sellers, Today’s Buyers Aren’t Falling for Overpriced Homes Anymore Once upon a time (okay, like 2021), you could stick a For Sale sign in your yard, tack on a wishful six-figure price tag, and watch offers roll in like you were giving away Taylor Swift tickets. Those were the wild, post-COVID housing market days […]
Why You Don’t Want to Miss the Fine Print if You Are the Seller. Let’s be honest—real estate contracts aren’t exactly beach reading. They’re dense, long, and full of phrases that sound like they were written by a team of lawyers (because they were). But if you’re about to sign an Offer to Purchase Agreement, […]
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) rollout of a new policy—allowing for “delayed marketing exempt listings”—has introduced uncertainty for online real estate platforms such as Zillow and realtor.com. This new option lets sellers decide if they want to withhold listings from internet syndication, meaning websites beyond the listing broker’s website, which would include the IDX […]
The Advantages of Selling a Home Off-Market with a Real Estate Agent If you’re looking to sell my home in the Cleveland area, you may have come across the concept of pocket listings. A pocket listing, also known as a private or off-market listing, is a property that is marketed exclusively through a real estate […]
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Fast Cash for Your Home?
Why Zillow’s OpenDoor and Fast Cash Offers May Not Be the Best Option for Home Sellers If you’re looking to sell your home quickly, companies like OpenDoor and other fast cash buyers might seem like a tempting solution. However, while the promise of a hassle-free sale can be appealing, homeowners often leave money on the […]
Get NAR updates in your inbox! Effective August 17, 2024, all Buyers who want to work with a REALTOR (don’t go unrepresented!) must first sign a “Buyer Agency Agreement.” This must happen before asking an Agent to show you a home! The Buyer Agency Agreement (BAA) outlines the relationship between the Agent and the Buyer […]
Cleveland City Council passed legislation intended to create additional accountability for out-of-state landlords. The passing of the code modification, titled “Residents First,” is a huge win for Cleveland’s Mayor Bibb. Since winning office in 2022, Bibb had been a passionate change agent for the City of Cleveland. The legislation aims to amp-up accountability for property […]
The Fourth of July is a beloved holiday in the United States, a time to celebrate independence, freedom, and the spirit of togetherness. As the day approaches, it’s crucial to prioritize safety measures to ensure a memorable and accident-free celebration. Additionally, the Fourth of July is an excellent occasion to showcase the fruits of your […]
The housing market in Cleveland is enough to drive any home buyer mad. You see a new listing. You schedule a showing. And boom… it’s already under contract. The good ones anyway. Who is not completely frustrated at this point?! I have a tip that might just help you win the real estate jackpot. Only […]
Owning a home may seem overwhelming. You might feel you can’t afford to own. But can you afford NOT to? Read to learn more!
You’re selling your house for $350,000. How much will you pocket? It might be less than you realize when you consider all of your seller closing costs. Lisa Timko with Keller Williams explains what most sellers don’t know about selling their home.
How to buy a house before selling yours. Options for financing that work! Learn how to buy and sell real estate in Cleveland Ohio from Keller Williams.
Monday, we honor and remember the men and women who have died while serving in our military. Those losses are significant for the family members left behind. As a mother of a young Airman, I appreciate now more than ever the commitment and sacrifice these young people make for us. Their loss is our gain. […]
The average real estate commission when you hire a REALTOR to sell your home, also called a “broker fee,” is typically 6%-7%. Usually the fee is calculated at either a percentage on the full amount of the sale, or 6%-7% on the first $100,000 of the sale price, and then a lower percentage on the […]
Across Ohio, the number of homes sold in April fell from the same month last year, but average home prices continued to rise, according to Ohio Realtors. The number of home sales in April 2023 were 10,094 units, down 20.9% from the previous year’s 12,763 units. April’s Ohio-wide average sales price reached $268,257, up 4% […]
When is the last time you really cleaned your dryer? Don’t wait! – it could be a fire about to catch! Dryer fires are more common than you might think. To clean your dryer duct, follow these steps: Pull the dryer out, unplug it, and if it’s a gas dryer, turn off the gas valve. […]
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Cleveland, Ohio, is emerging as a promising real estate market for investors seeking great opportunities. With its growing economy, affordable housing options, and vibrant neighborhoods, Cleveland has become an attractive destination for both local and out-of-state buyers. The city offers a diverse range of properties, from historic homes in charming suburbs to modern condos in […]
Cleveland, city, seat (1810) of Cuyahoga county, northeastern Ohio, U.S. It is a major St. Lawrence Seaway port on the southern shore of Lake Erie, at the mouth of the Cuyahoga River. Greater Cleveland sprawls along the lake for about 100 miles (160 km) and runs more than 40 miles (65 km) inland, encompassing Cuyahoga, […]
Couple of sectors of the economy are as conscious rates of interest as the property market. During 2022, eight successive rate increases aimed at offsetting high inflation sent tremblings across the market– and are still at the centre of the fall in Australian house prices.Overall, national real estate worths fell 3.2 percent over the year […]
Valuing God, family, and then business, Keller Williams embraces all faiths, backgrounds, and cultures. The KW family of associates experiences a positive influence from their workplace environment, which has shaped the existing culture. Their mission revolves around constructing careers worth having, owning businesses worth owning, living lives worth living, giving experiences worth giving, and leaving […]
CLEVELAND, Ohio – While real estate may seem to be constantly fluctuating in Ohio, how does the market compare against the other 49 states in the country? It turns out, Ohio homes remain more affordable than in most other places. The median home value in Ohio as of April 2022 is $221,200, more than $175,000 […]
This report will examine the top seven trends set to impact the real estate industry in 2023 and beyond. One of the key underlying drivers for these trends is a relocation from big cities to the suburbs — a development that was occurring before 2020. But was accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. But there are […]
PEPPER PIKE, Ohio — For the past few years, the housing market across the country has been surging. But numbers reported by real estate company Keller Williams last month show a 43% decline in homes sold and a 39% increase in homes for sale. Keller William’s report for January shows: Those numbers, one realtor says, […]
The Cleveland housing market is somewhat competitive. Homes in Cleveland receive 2 offers on average and sell in around 34 days. The median sale price of a home in Cleveland was $128K last month, up 11.1% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Cleveland is $86, down 1.7% since last year. […]
CLEVELAND, Ohio – After volatile year that that saw sharp spikes in home prices, the Greater Cleveland housing market is closing out 2022 about where it started, but there are plenty of uncertainties heading into 2023 amid both higher interest rates and a possible increase in choices for buyers. The median price of single-family homes […]
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Market Trends
Understanding market trends can help estate agents demonstrate their local knowledge. Add key statistics to your newsletters, assess the viability of sales catchment areas, educate your team, and deepen relationships by giving customers meaningful insights on local market estimates, ultimately helping start the listing conversations. Source
