The post discusses the author's busy schedule with appraisal work and introduces guest writer Jessica Brody's tips for marketing rental properties effectively. Key strategies include enhancing rental listings with clear details, high-quality photos, and honest descriptions to attract long-term tenants. Consistent marketing and prompt responses are emphasized to minimize vacancies.

This week's article by guest blogger Jessica Brody focuses on the benefits of downsizing for homeowners in Cleveland. She discusses emotional and financial aspects, offering a seven-step game plan for successful property listing and sale. By viewing downsizing positively, homeowners can direct savings toward personal growth and opportunities for a fresh start.

You’ve probably driven past them hundreds if not thousands of times—maybe in a subdivision, behind a school, or next to a shopping center. A grassy dip in the ground here, a pond with cattails. You might not give them much thought unless you’re a duck—or an appraiser. There are some differences between the two. I'm sure you have never driven around thinking, "I wonder what the differences between a retention pond vs.

In Northeast Ohio, there are many Cape Cod and bungalow-style homes. Honestly, they are so similar in many ways that one often gets confused with the other. I know I've confused the two myself. Honestly, I've not seen a distinction in value between the two home styles. Though both styles prioritize charm and practicality, there are some interesting differences that, in the past, catered to different lifestyles and climates.

Do you work from home? Are you planning on working from home in the future? This article offers tips for upsizing your home for your home-based needs.

Have you ever thought about real estate appraisals being a "gut check" for the market? How so? I discuss it in this post!

Looking for thrills? There’s no better place to go than Ohio’s very own Cedar Point. By Danny Cunningham

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Ohio finishes in the top 10 economies among states in the U.S.

Things keep getting more expensive. Can something as simple as minor dental work, or a home repair sink a household financially? Can this situation impact the sales prices of homes? I discuss this topic in my latest article.

When Euclid Avenue Was Richer Than Wall Street 🤑

It's a bird? It's a plane? It's an exhibit featuring Superman memorabilia.

Vincent Lighting Systems and Destination Cleveland made Illuminate CLE a reality. The light show begins on April 16. By Annie Nickoloff

Appraising the home of someone who suffers from hoarding disorder can be challenging. In this article, I discuss some of the challenges appraisers face and things to remember.