Northeast Ohio Real Estate Blog

"How We Work" Series — We'd Rather Be the Experts in a Dozen Cities Than Available Everywhere

"How We Work" Series — We'd Rather Be the Experts in a Dozen Cities Than Available Everywhere By Mike Ferrante, Broker Associate, Mike Team at LPT Realty "I work hard and I'm available 24/7" tells a client nothing: I teach a class on this exact point, using a line that's stuck with me: riches are in

Buying in Mentor This Fall: How to Compete Without Overpaying

Buying in Mentor This Fall: How to Compete Without Overpaying By Mike Ferrante, Broker Associate, The Mike Team at LPT Realty Rates crossing 7% might make you think Mentor buyers finally have room to breathe. The local numbers say not yet. Redfin's data for the three months ending May 2026 showed Me

Which Cleveland Suburbs Have the Lowest Property Taxes? Why Westlake Keeps Coming Up

Which Cleveland Suburbs Have the Lowest Property Taxes? Why Westlake Keeps Coming Up By Mike Ferrante, Broker Associate, The Mike Team at LPT Realty Cuyahoga County has some of the highest property taxes in Ohio, but the rate isn't the same everywhere in the county. It swings a lot from one suburb t

What to Expect From a Buyer Consultation, and Why You Should Ask for One

What to Expect From a Buyer Consultation, and Why You Should Ask for One If you've started looking at homes, you've probably had this experience. You ask about a house online, an agent writes back "Great, when do you want to see it?", and a few days later you're signing a form in the driveway before