Cuyahoga Falls Housing Rehabilatation Program

The City of Cuyahoga Falls has a federally funded housing rehabilitation program for both exterior and interior repairs. For information contact the Housing Rehabilitation Coordinator at 330-971-8140.

Barberton Housing Rehabilitation Program

The City of Barberton has a housing rehabilitation program available to those who qualify. To learn about the program
call 330-971-8366 for eligibility requirements and details.

Stow Brush Drop-ff and Mulch Pick-up

The City of Stow has a site off Stow Road where residents can drop off yard brush and pick up mulch for your landscaping needs. Here is a link that gives details, including hours of operation. Stow Brush Drop-off & Mulch Pick-up

Minor Home Repair Program in Akron OH

The city of Akron Housing Services offers a minor home repair program for those who financially qualify. Call 330-376-2050 for information.

Summit County OH Housing Rehabilitation Program

Funds from the federal government are available for low to moderate income home owners who live in Summit County, but outside Cuyahoga Falls, Barberton and Akron (alternate programs are options in those cities). You can learn more by calling 330-643-8013.

Multiple Offer Tips from Chicago Title

Chicago Title offers this excellent video that explains what options you may want to consider when negotiating a residential multiple offer. This is a great tool for both buyers and sellers! Below is a link that will take you to a YouTube video.

Multiple Offer Tips from Chicago Title

City of Green Ohio Selling Compost Bins

The City of Green is holding a composting workshop today, April 23 at 10:00 am. They are also offering for sale an 80 gallon composting bin, while their supply lasts, for the reasonable price of $30. If you haven't yet registered, don't worry because there is going to be a video of the presentation online. Here is a link with all the details.

City of Green Selling Compost Bins

Summit County Property Tax Rate Schedule 2016

Attached is a link to Summit County's residential tax rates for 2016 compliments of Chicago Title. Here you can view tax rates for the entire county including those for school districts, libraries & the park systems. This is a useful tool when house hunting, especially if you are relocating.

Summit County Residential Tax Rates 2016

Water Quality Reports in Light of Flint Michigan

Not to be an alarmist, but it might be a good idea to check the results of the latest water quality report required by the EPA. As you may already know, our fellow citizens in Flint, Michigan have a serious water quality issue with which they are currently dealing. Much of the water in our area comes from Lake Rockwell. However, it is then channeled through various city pumping stations. Look on city websites where you can find a pdf of the last report. Alternately, you can call a city water department for information.

What Is Eminent Domain?

The government has the right to take a property and use it for public use. Per the Fifth Amendment to the US Constitution, an owner must be compensated. Many governments throughout the world use this concept.

Are Schools Important to You?

Here are some tips if schools are important to you when searching for your new home.

• Check out the school districts performance as measured by the Ohio Department of Education.
• Take note of the elementary test scores.
• Take into account the availability of classes for both the gifted and special need students.
• Look at the college entrance scores.
• Consider the number of students continuing on to higher education after graduation.
• Check out the availability of transportation to and from school.

Walk-through Tips for Buyers

• Garage door openers are available.
• Warranties and instruction books for appliances are provided.
• Plants and shrubs remain as negotiated in your contract.
• Window treatments and lighting fixtures remain as negotiated.
• Insure that repairs you requested have been made. Ask for paid receipts.
• Furnace or air conditioning (depending on which is being used for the season) is working.
• All personal items of the sellers has been removed.

Five Tips for Getting Ready to Sell a Home

• Get estimates for repairs your home needs. Buyers will estimate higher amounts and be more likely to remain interested in your home if they know replacement/repair costs are reasonable. Better yet, repairs any issues you may have.
• Gather all your warranties including appliances and mechanical systems.
• Take your time filling out your property disclosure. Buyers are more likely to accept property flaws if they know about them beforehand.
• Consider having a pre-sale home inspection so you can make repairs needed before placing your home on the market.
• Additionally, get a pest inspection to assure your potential buyers that your home is not infested.

Silver Lake Home Sales March 2016

Silver Lake had three (3) homes that were successful in coming to terms for a sale. One transferred to new owners. With an increase in 21.3%, there is more from which to choose if Silver Lakle is one of your target areas. Call or text 330-802-8076 for more information.

Tallmadge Home Sales March 2016

Pending sales have dipped a bit compared to February and the same month a year ago. Transferred sales are up, so we expect to see pending sales improve during the month of April. Call or text at 330-802-8076 to get started with your real estate goals.

Munroe Falls Home Sales March 2016

Gains have been made in Munroe Falls' small market. Closed sales are up both compared to last month and to March of 2015. Call or text me today to find out how to get started on your way to home ownership.

Northampton Home Sales March 2016

Everything thing is coming up roses for the Northampton real estate market. Inventory, closed sales and pending sales are all up! Call or text me today at 330-802-8076 to realize your real estate goals.

Cuyahoga Falls Home Sales March 2016

The spring market in Cuyahoga Falls certainly looks better than our current weather! The data shows impressive gains from both last month & the same month one year ago. Call or text me today at 330-802-8076 if you want to take the real estate plunge.

Cuyahoga Falls Home Sales March 2016

The good news for the Cuyahoga Falls real estate market is that in the month of March pending sales were up by 52.5% from the previous month. If you are thinking about buying or selling this spring season, call or text Howard Hanna at 330-802-8076.

Hudson Home Sales March 2016

The Hudson real estate market is solid. Compared to last month, there has been a whopping 138.5% increase in closed sales. Be one of the new happy owners in charming Hudson Ohio. Call or text me today at 330-802-8076.

Stow Home Sales March 2016

Stow is in need of homes to sell this spring! Sellers, now is the time to place your home on the market to take advantage of the growing demand to live in Stow.