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Top-producer Melanie Bowen, of Howard Hanna Strongsville, lives and works in the community she sells in
With 30-plus years experience in real estate, Melanie Bowen is honed in on the ever-changing local real estate market. From record-high 18% mortgage rates in the early 1980s, to the new home construction boom in Strongsville in the 1990s, to the robust market the past two years, she has been in the middle of it all. As one of the top producers...
Read MoreA Final Thought: Salt the Water, Not the Grits
I was informed last week that I have not written about my Georgia/Alabama heritage in a while, so I’d like to tackle a controversial subject: Grits. I know many Ohioans don’t like grits, but that may be because you’re expecting too much of them. Grits is a simple food, requiring an accompaniment—salt, pepper and butter at the very...
Read MoreHere’s how SOGO Homes can help you sell for more
For people contemplating selling their homes, right now supply-and-demand is working in their favor. “The real estate market is strong, as homeowners are still getting multiple offers—often over asking price—within days of listing,” says Aaron Peterson, founder of SOGO Homes. “Inventory is still low and there are a ton of...
Read More2024 Lake County Dream House: It’s back—and bigger and better than ever before
It’s back! After five years of waiting, the hotly anticipated Lake County YMCA Dream House is once again on top of everyone’s summer to-do list. All the interior design must-have majesty behind the magnificent doors, is open to tours on Thursday, June 27, and run through early August. Designed and built by ProBuilt Homes, the...
Read MoreAt Concordia at Sumner, independent residents enjoy a bountiful menu of activities and the peace of mind that comes with a continuum of care
Summer in Northeast Ohio is a beautiful time of year. But at some point in our lives, we simply want to enjoy it without the worry of lawn mowing, edging, weeding and watering. If you or a loved one is nearing that point, it may be the time to ditch the home maintenance hassles and embrace relaxing retirement living in a worry-free,...
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