Northeast Ohio Real Estate Blog

Rehabbing a Cleveland Rental? Who Can Pull the Permit Matters More Than You Think

Rehabbing a Cleveland Rental? Who Can Pull the Permit Matters More Than You Think A few years back, in an article I wrote called "Flip or Flop," I admitted to screaming at my television. One of those cable rehab shows had a contractor named Armando "solving" a water problem by putting drainage pipe

When the Appraisal Comes In Low: What Buyers and Sellers Can Actually Do

When the Appraisal Comes In Low: What Buyers and Sellers Can Actually Do I'll admit it up front: appraisals are one of my pet peeves. In my opinion, the best proof of value is what a ready, willing buyer agrees to pay. But the lender needs an appraisal, and when it comes in low, it can stall or even

Buying Your First Home in Berea? Here's How to Turn a Levy Into a Monthly Payment

Buying Your First Home in Berea? Here's How to Turn a Levy Into a Monthly Payment Most first-time buyers in Berea watch two numbers: the price and the interest rate. The property tax bill gets a glance on the listing and that's it. But in Ohio, taxes can change with every election, and this fall the

Clinton Crossing Is Coming to Downtown Hudson. Should You Sell Now or Wait?

Clinton Crossing Is Coming to Downtown Hudson. Should You Sell Now or Wait? If you own a home anywhere near downtown Hudson, you've probably heard about Clinton Crossing by now. It's about 21 acres of city-owned land northwest of First & Main, and the city says it has invested about $11 million acqu