Northeast Ohio Real Estate Blog

I Make $120,000. Can I Afford a House in Solon?

 I Make $120,000. Can I Afford a House in Solon? I get a version of this question every month. Someone lands a good job, hears great things about Solon schools, and wants a straight answer before they fall in love with a house they can't buy. So let me walk you through how I'd answer it if you were

Moving Up to Chardon: Acreage, Small-Town Life, and Room to Breathe

Moving Up to Chardon: Acreage, Small-Town Life, and Room to Breathe   The move-up buyer Chardon was made for Some move-up buyers want a bigger version of the suburb they already live in. Others want a different life entirely: land, quiet, a real town square, and neighbors you know by name. Chardon i

What $400,000 Buys in Solon vs. Strongsville vs. Mentor

What $400,000 Buys in Solon vs. Strongsville vs. Mentor Same budget, three different lives Here is an exercise I run with move-up buyers all the time: take one budget, in this case $400,000, and shop it in three strong but very different communities. Solon on the east side, Strongsville on the south

Is Twinsburg Better Than Hudson? An Honest Comparison for Move-Up Buyers

Is Twinsburg Better Than Hudson? An Honest Comparison for Move-Up Buyers The comparison families actually make When move-up buyers in northern Summit County start their search, Twinsburg and Hudson end up on the same list constantly. They sit minutes apart, they both offer strong schools and family