Posts Tagged ‘tips for homebuyers’

What to Look for When Buying an Older Ohio Home

Friday, August 29th, 2014

When buying a home in Cuyahoga or Medina County, you essentially have two choices— buy a newer home or an older home. Many are drawn to the character of older homes, especially the neighborhoods in which they sit, but don’t be too quick to sign on the dotted line. There are a few factors to […]

4 Signs You’re Ready to Buy a Home in Brunswick, Hinckley, Strongsville

Friday, August 22nd, 2014

One common question from Ohio homebuyers this summer is “How do I know if I’m ready to buy a home?” You may be watching the market, hearing about mortgage rate increases, but how do you know if this is the right time for you? Now is indeed the time to purchase real estate in Medina County […]

Back to School and Ohio Real Estate

Wednesday, August 20th, 2014

Schools in our area start this week and now is the time when homeowners really begin thinking about their school district. School systems are a very important part of the real estate process and oftentimes, Ohio homebuyers will choose a home based on the great school district it’s in. A Realtor.com survey recently found that school-district boundaries […]

Community Spotlight: Strongsville, OH

Friday, August 8th, 2014

When choosing where to purchase a new home in Ohio, especially in Medina and Cuyahoga Counties, you have many great communities to pick from. Strongsville, OH is one of them! A suburb of Cleveland nicknamed the “Crossroads of the Nation,” Strongsville is an affluent community that many residents have happily decided to call home. Strongsville, named after settler […]

Rising Closing Costs Not Hurting Ohio Homebuyers

Wednesday, August 6th, 2014

Homebuyers nationwide have been debating about buying a new home given the rapidly rising housing prices and also, closing costs. To be exact, mortgage closing costs have climbed nearly 6 percent over the past year. And while it is true that both housing prices and closing costs are increasing, the fact remains that Ohio still has some […]

How to Win a Bidding War in Medina County

Friday, July 18th, 2014

With the local real estate inventory being low, Medina County homebuyers are more likely to encounter a bidding war this summer. Even if you are an old pro in purchasing homes, you may come with the mindset that the largest offer gets the property— that’s no longer the case! Home sellers are leaning more toward […]

How to Be a Smart Ohio Homebuyer This Year

Thursday, July 3rd, 2014

With more homebuyers than there are home sellers in the current real estate markets in Medina, Valley City, Columbia Station, North Royalton, Brunswick, Hinckley or Strongsville, it can be easy to throw caution to the wind, especially when you’re competing with another buyer for a single home. But doing some research ahead of time and crunching the […]