The unsung heroes of a real estate closing
Wednesday, January 13
Closing is always a fun time, if all goes right (you should like the above picture) people are happily signing documents, handshakes are being exchanged and the american dream of home ownership has now been achieved.But lets take a deeper look at just who is involved in your typical transaction t...
Buying REO v Owner Occupied Properties
Monday, January 04
I'm constantly emailed by Ziillow customers asking to see the latest REO that has hit the market by buyers. It's across all media's Facebook is bombard with ads "find the latest REO/Foreclosures in your area" if you sit down and watch HGTV you'll see some show that buyers buys a bank owned proper...
How different seasons affect the housing market in the Cleveland, OHIO
Tuesday, December 29
I've lived in the Mid-west for two years of my life bounced between Minneapolis, MN and Cleveland, OH, prior I lived in sunny Australia where all you worry about is "I will die from the heat" or "It's cold I better put on a jacket and scarf" weather. Moving to the Mid-West I now know that there e...
How Lakewood, Ohio Housing faired in 2015
Sunday, December 27
I am a local resident in Lakewood OH. I think it's a great city, lots of young professionals swell as young families, I live in a 1bedroom apartment stones throw from the Lakewood park and Lake Erie. As I'm an rookie Realtor l'm trying to gain more listings in this city and therefore thought why ...
Tracking the West Cleveland market as 2015 comes to a close
Tuesday, December 22
I love my numbers, being an engineer by nature highlights this fact. Can't go past a good graph and not try to analyze what the data says and gauging where it's heading.As a Realtor it's my job to keep up with the market and get an understanding where it has been, where it's going and what is ahe...
Landlord Issues. Times I wish I had a PM
Saturday, October 10
For those you self manage a property and for those who don't. My most recent experience on a late friday night.Is the 10% worth it? Really it's up to how stress free you like your life. Tenants are going to call you it just depends when and what for?For example, I was out last night on a date. F...