If you’re considering selling any property this year, read this first!

If you’re considering selling any property this year, read this first! Despite what you might be hearing on the news, there is STILL a shortage of inventory and it’s a SELLER’S market. Rising mortgage interest rates have some people concerned that the real estate market could be heading for a downturn, and while prices did dip slightly last month, we’re …

What will rising mortgage interest rates do to the housing market? Is a crash imminent? – Realtor Training!

Who’s freaking out about rising mortgage rates? Will this lead to a housing market crash? Falling prices, fewer sales…. We’ll take a look at past data, what has happened when rates rise more than 1% in less than a year. The data may surprise you! So whether you’re an agent trying to figure out how your career will be affected …

Think You Know About Insurance? Think Again! – Our Latest PODCAST

Make Sure You Have the Right Coverage – Don’t Get Stuck with Unnecessary Costs!   On our most recent podcast Mike and Tony were joined by Collin Doyle from State Farm Insurance in Mayfield Village ([email protected] or 440/646-2530). There are many types of insurance; be sure to always discuss with your agent what is covered specifically in your policy. Do …

Your Rental Portfolio is a MESS! Now What?!? – Tips for Real Estate Investors and Property Managers

Your Rental Portfolio is a MESS! Now What?!? Normally, the biggest complaint investors have is that they are not making enough money on their real estate investments. Owners often don’t understand the repair costs; especially in a market like Cleveland! Many homes in NE Ohio are around 100 years old, no matter how much you update these homes, there are …

Down Sizing Tips

So Long, Adios, and Good-bye!   YOU WANT TO MOVE TO SOMETHING SMALLER AND YOU NEED HELP FROM THE 21 MIKE TEAM Saying good-bye to a lifetime of possessions isn’t easy. It can feel like you’re throwing away memories. So, we have listed some tips to help make it easier. Set aside a few hours each day. Eliminate the emotional …

Buying A Home During Covid-19, Selling A Home During Covid-19

Home Buying and Selling During Covid-19 Home Buying and Selling During The COVID 19 Pandemic doesn’t have to be stressful or a source of worry. Here at Century 21, we’ve made some innovative adjustments to help you with your real estate transactions even during the crisis. Home Buying & Selling Using Government Guidelines For Health Safety In early March, as …

Real Estate Q&A: #1

You ask, we answer. We get a lot of questions on a daily basis here at the office. We decided to start a new blog series where we answer common questions that we receive from buyers, sellers, and agents. If you have a question you would like answered, leave it in a comment below to be featured in the next …

Importance of Listing Photos

Helpful tips for perfecting listing photos. Buying a home is one of few instances where it is socially acceptable to judge something based off of looks. Most of the time, a potential buyer’s first impression of a house is formed when they look at pictures of it online. The layout of real estate apps and websites ensure that the pictures …

Garage Sale 101

A way for your neighbors to find deals and for you to make a profit. Garage sales can be a fun and rewarding way to declutter your household: especially for those who are looking to move. About 50% of movers are said to have hosted garage sales of their own before putting their house on the market. Many of us …

Sellers’ Guide to Multiple Offers

The exciting but stressful situation of receiving multiple offers on your house. You put your house on the market: anxious to begin receiving offers or nervous that you won’t receive any in the time that you’re expecting. Finally, you receive an offer! …And another! Maybe even a third. For some, it will be clear which offer they want to choose …