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March
21
21
Pace of February home sales nearly mirrors best-ever level reached a year ago
The rate of homes sold across Ohio in February fell 1.7 percent from the level posted during the month a year ago, according to Ohio REALTORS.
"The housing market across the Buckeye State was extremely solid in February, as the rate of sales activity nearly kept pace with the record-breaking level established during the month a year ago," said Ohio REALTORS President Tiffany Meyer. "Additionally, we're also experiencing continued gains in the average price, an indication...
March
14
14
Smart-Home Tech Brings New Cyber Risks
It's important to take security measures as connected devices invade the home front.
Homes are smarter than ever. From music that plays at the command of your voice to cameras that provide visual access to your house while you're away, smart-home technology is changing how we live. But with that evolution, consumers are also discovering new risks.
Why They're...
March
7
7
Going in circles?
By "Coach" Marilou Butcher Roth
Earlier this week I was speaking with a client who was working from home on that particular day. As soon as our call began, she let me know that her robotic vacuum was in process and she was attempting to go somewhere other than where the vacuum was! Apparently, this little robot found amusement in his/her floor cleaning and followed a path that made little to no sense. Where it would seem most logical to clean one room at a time, the robot went from room to room with no apparent pattern.
My highly tuned-in client brought up how by observing the robot she had thoughts of times when humans behave in a similar fashion. It was a great insight, as there are definitely moments when we organize ourselves and our time in such a way that is not the most efficient.
Do you ever find you...
March
2
2
The Mythical Value of Smart Homes
The Mythical Value of Smart Homes
Disabuse buyers and sellers of these common misunderstandings about what constitutes a true smart home and what different technology features are actually worth.
Consumer demand for smart-home technology is surging, with reports predicting the industry will reach $130 billion between 2020 and 2025. But despite the popularity of the idea, many of your clients don't fully under...
February
20
20
Ohio Market Watch: REALTORS optimistic strict lending practices continue to ease in 2018
By Greg Stitz, Ohio REALTORS Director of Research
In 2012, when the question was first asked, 17 percent of respondents expressed optimism that strict lending practices would ease during that year. This year, 42 percent of respondents to Ohio REALTORS January 2018 housing market confidence survey indicated optimism that strict lending practices would ease up in 2018. This finding reflects a 25 percent increase in optimism over the five-year period. 2018 findings also show that 14 percent of respondents are not optimistic lending practices will ease and 44 percent believe they will stay the same.