Real Estate

While some jobs in the real estate arena share similar responsibilities, there are key differences, particularly between real estate attorneys and agents. If you’re selling your home or property, understanding those differences can help maximize your real estate goals. ...

Family is a strong reason why people move, stay and thrive in the communities they live in. Some are born into a community with history, others continue the tradition started by their parents. Meet three Heights families who talk about the differences between Shaker, University Heights and Cleveland Heights, and what keeps them there. ...

How’s it working for you?  We’re talking about your space. Spending an entire year mostly homebound, working, relaxing, teaching and cooking, we learned what is and isn't working for us. As we slide into spring 2021, many of us are more motivated than ever to improve our spaces to better reflect our personalities, activities and families. It’s not about perfect magazine spaces but curated joyful spaces.  ...

Interest rates are at an all-time low. They have been ridiculously low for the past year and economists are not expecting them to increase anytime soon. Low interest rates have brought buyers into the real estate market, some of them first-time buyers. ...

Leaving the home behind can be both physically and emotionally difficult, but it is a decision most older adults eventually will make. Part of the process of downsizing is finding a real estate agent to help with the process.    ...

If you’re looking to sell, there are a few things you should know about getting your home move-in ready. If you invest 1-3 % of the value of your home in staging, updates and repairs, you could make or save 8-10 %, according to the National Association of Realtors.  ...

We know, we know. Downsizing and Decluttering are big buzzwords right now. And for those of us moving toward retirement or who are already there, they're the topics we're discussing with family and friends. This post from Extra Space Storage points out a ton of useful things to think about if a move may be in your future. ...

Emergencies don’t end when retirement begins. A single home or auto repair – say, you need to replace your roof or get a new transmission – can strike a devastating blow to the budgets of fixed-income retirees who don’t have money set aside for just such calamities. ...