NORTHEAST OHIO REAL ESTATE BLOG
Why You Need an Experienced Real Estate Agent When Building a New Home in Northeast Ohio
By Katie McNeill Building a home is one of the most exciting journeys a buyer can take—but it can also be overwhelming if you\’re not prepared for the process. That’s…
Why More Baby Boomers Are Downsizing in 2026 — And How We Help Make the Move Easy
The Growing Trend of Downsizing Among Baby Boomers Baby boomers (born between 1946 and 1964) are leading a quiet but powerful shift in the Northeast Ohio real estate market: they’re…
Zillow Estimates vs. The Katie McNeill Team’s Free Home Appraisal Tool for Local Valuation: What’s More Accurate?
When it comes to figuring out your home’s value, most people instinctively turn to national platforms like Zillow or Realty.com. Tools like the Zillow home value estimator and their Zestimates…
New Mortgage Fee Structure 2024 Update
Some of our real estate clients have inquired about potential updates or even a new mortgage fee structure for 2024, similar to the changes we saw in 2023. We are…
New Mortgage Fee Structure for Some Homebuyers
Starting May 1, 2023, some borrowers will pay more for their mortgages thanks to a new rule from the Federal Housing Finance Agency regarding loan-level price adjustments, or LLPAs. The…
Buying A Fixer-Upper House? Know the Pros And Cons
How To Find Fixer-Upper Houses For Sale One of the easiest ways to find a fixer-upper home and get a great deal is by working with a real estate agent….
How Interest Rates Affect Real Estate
Interest rates are a key factor that affects home ownership. The interest rate is the cost of borrowing money, and when it comes to mortgages, it can significantly impact the…
Earnest Money is also known as a Pledge of Good Faith
A pledge or deposit to the seller represents the buyer\’s good faith to purchase. Earnest Money–what is it? When a buyer pays a seller to show their intention and good…
Zillow: Not to Be Trusted for Home Value Estimates
Home Appraisal Values on Zillow Explained Is a Zillow Home Value Estimate Accurate? Home buyers and sellers should know that the home value estimated by Zillow is only accurate sometimes….
To Buy or Rent a House in 2022?
With a constantly changing real estate market, deciding whether you want to rent or buy a home can be challenging. This blog focuses on some things you should consider and…
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