Local Real Estate

Property fraud—also known as deed fraud or title theft—is no longer a rare occurrence. With the rise of digital transactions and artificial intelligence, scammers are becoming more sophisticated, and unfortunately, more successful. Property Fraud Cases on the Rise!  Data shows a clear upward trend in real estate-related fraud. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint […]

As we approach what Realtor.com calls… THE BEST TIME TO SELL:  THE WEEK OF ARIL 12-18… We invite you to check out two MOVE-IN-READY homes, located at 14655 BAYWOOD LANE & 14557 BAYWOOD LANE in STRONGSVILLE, OHIO Listed at $499,900 & $457,500, these 3 bedroom, 2 full bath BRAND NEW Ranch Cluster Homes can be

Here’s where new construction separates itself from resale: 1. Everything is brand new. Roof ✔️ Furnace ✔️ HVAC ✔️ Windows ✔️ Plumbing ✔️ That means:👉 No major repair bills for years👉 No negotiating after inspections👉 No inheriting someone else’s deferred maintenance Compare that to resale homes where big-ticket items can easily cost: Roof: $10K–$20K HVAC:

True Story…. Our very first listing of the year at The Simon Team with Keller Williams Elevate in Strongsville, OH, we priced the home to sell approximately $80,000 over Zillow’s “Zestimate”…and the next listing…we suggested $30,000 under. Why you ask?  Because we are “boots on the ground!”  As local Realtors we previewed these homes, assessed

Inventory Is Climbing Year-Over-Year 📈Active listings in 2025 are consistently higher than 2023 and 2024, and 2026 is starting even higher (Jan/Feb). 👉 We’re clearly moving into a more competitive, higher-inventory market again! 1. Inventory Is Rising = Buyers Have More Options In Cuyahoga County, we’re seeing more homes hit the market compared to the

Do Homes in Strongsville Sell Over Asking? The Data May Surprise you… Not surprisingly, this is one of the most common questions we are asked at Buyer and Seller consultations! The answer…It Depends.  Is the listing Underpriced? Overpriced? At Market Value?  Who Determines Market Value anyways? Simon Says…”We’ve got the answers!” The table below, shows

Leveling Up with Kensington Homes: Celebrating WIC Week 2026 This week marks National Women in Construction (WIC) Week 2026, a time to honor the trailblazers, innovators, and leaders shaping the future of our industry. This year’s theme, “Level Up, Build Strong,” couldn’t be more fitting for the leader at the helm of Kensington Homes Inc., Michelle Sorenson. For Michelle,