Ro's Real Estate Rants, Raves, and Reviews

Along with Realtors across the nation, I was thrilled to read the encouraging numbers posted in 2012.  Stuart Hoffman, chief economist at PNC Financial Services Group in Pittsburgh, said  “For the first time in a while, it looks like it’s a sellers’ market as much as it’s a buyers’ market. I susp...

Historic Medina Square Colonial 531 N. Court St, Medina, OH 44256 View Map Lovely Colonial in the Historic Area of Medina Just Steps from Medina Square. Step off the Large Front Porch and into a Home filled with Charm. Off the Foyer a Beautiful Dining Room with Gorgeous Hardwood Floors and Built...

OWN for LESS than your TENANT pays in RENT! 12005 McCracken Rd, Garfield Heights, OH 44125 View Map Own for LESS than your TENANT pays in RENT!Century Colonial is a TWO-FAMILY dwelling. Take advantage of rental income opportunity ($650.-$700./month) with a private entrance to a brand new upstair...

BROKERS OPEN - 03/01: TWO FAMILY Century Home 5 BR 4 BA 12005 McCracken Rd, Garfield Heights, OH 44125 View Map A rare find in Garfield Heights,this updated Colonial home is not going to last long! A two-family dwelling, you have rental income opportunities, with a private entrance to a brand ne...

Do you work with pre-approved buyers?  If yes, do you ALWAYS work with ONLY pre-approved buyers?  I ask because I have made that criteria a priority, and wonder how many others follow that model.   When buyers call to inquire about a property "How much are you pre-approved for?" is one of the fir...

Being of a certain age, I have learned that we can all move much faster when it is required of us.  This, too, can be applied to negotiators of short sales it seems.  I pride myself on putting forth the same amount of effort on your listing, be it priced at a bargain basement $30,0000.00 or highe...

Baby, It's Cold Outside!  And that might just mean it's getting cold inside.  If you own vacant home, you need to winterize.  It's an inexpensive procedure that can save you thousands of dollars in reparis.  And if you are in the middle of negotiating a sFHA short sale, it's a must-do per the agr...

Just Listed! Medina Colonial on a Cul-de-sac 5568 Rosemont Way, Medina, OH 44256 View Map Beautiful Colonial on Quiet Cul-de-sac lot backs up to woods. Enjoy your morning coffee in the beautiful Sunroom off the Kitchen, or on the Spacious Plastic Lumber deck. Cozy up to the Gas Corner Fireplace ...

Firestone Park Colonial 1407 Dietz Ave, Akron, OH 44313 View Map Firestone Park Colonial, 3 BR and 1 BA (plumbed for second in basement.) Professionally finished Rec Room in Basement adds 275+ SF of living space (not included in total). Second floor Laundry Room is a big plus in this home filled...

Century Home in Mogadore 77 Fenton Ave., Mogadore, OH Charming Century Home on Desirable Mogadore street. Huge Fenced-In Backyard. First Floor Master. Access to possible 3rd bdrm through the upstairs half bath. Shower stall in basement. Many Improvements: Roof '02,Fence '02, Central Air '02, Fur...