From the outset of 2022, it was clear that we were in for a repeat of the challenges of the 2020 and 2021 markets - low inventory, more buyers than sellers and escalating prices. Throw in rising interest rates in 2022 and I wondered how I would be able to help those who were on a mission to buy or sell a home in 2022. How would this look for my clients AND how would my colleagues in the Rocky River office fare as well?

What does it mean when a home is described as “well maintained”? Does it have the latest light fixtures, quartz counter tops and luxury vinyl flooring? Not necessarily. Regardless of the age of the home or its owner, a well maintained home stands out to buyers. And, it’s a pleasure to live in a home that’s well taken care of too!

For the past few weeks, fashion influencers have been sharing their fall "Capsule Wardrobes." What is a capsule wardrobe? Stitchfix describes it as "the building blocks of your closet that support the foundation of your personal style." Keywords - building blocks, foundation, personal style! Looks change every season, but your foundation is always there guiding the way.

It’s no surprise that low housing inventory, record low mortgage rates and high demand resulted in double digit price growth in 94% of survey’s metro markets. If you are a buyer in 2021, you know this story all too well. But, the real story is affordability in these markets and how Cleveland stacks up.

It’s hot, humid and halfway through the year! It feels like we just rejoiced when 2020 came to a close and, now, we’re seeing ads about school supplies! And then there’s that 2021 list of goals and dreams…what’s happening with that?

During the past months, there have been many stories about the buyer experience in this very unusual housing market.