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Licensed Realtor® affiliated with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Stouffer Realty Home ownership is the American dream. I can make it happen with Results .

Call anytime for your real estate needs. I am here to help you and your family achieve the best long term investment that you will ever make! Whether you are in need of a home locally, across the state or nation.Sellers can call me for a no obligation market analysis or buyers for a home of their own.

11/03/2026

From energy costs to mortgage rates, major forces are impacting buyers and sellers right now. See where the real estate market is heading next in this blog post via the link in the comments.

Got questions? Feel free to reach out.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Stouffer Realty | (330) 622-1122

11/03/2026

**PRICE IMPROVEMENT in Kent — now offered at $229,000.**

📍 **742 Avondale St, Kent, OH 44240**

If you’ve been watching the Kent real estate market, this home deserves another look.

This **4-bedroom, 2-full-bath home** offers a flexible layout, a **walk-out basement**, and several recent updates, including:

• Newer furnace and central air
• Fresh interior paint
• New kitchen and dining area flooring
• Spacious living areas
• Located at the end of a dead-end road
• Convenient access to Kent State University, downtown Kent, and major highways

At the new price of **$229,000**, this is a great opportunity for buyers looking for space, updates, and value in Kent.

📩 **Message me for more details or to schedule a private showing.**

And if you’re thinking about selling a home in Kent, Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, Stow, or elsewhere in Summit County, I’m happy to help you build a pricing and marketing strategy that fits today’s market.

11/03/2026

Price Reduction

11/02/2026

Upcoming Open House

11/02/2026

Credit Scoring Is Changing: 3 Things Homebuyers Should Know

Think you need a 700 credit score to buy a home? You might be surprised by how wrong that number is.

And if you've been putting off buying because of your credit, this could change everything.

According to a recent Veterans United survey, 57% of prospective buyers think they need a credit score of at least 660 to qualify for a mortgage. And 34% believe they need 700 or higher.

But here's what many people don't realize.

The traditional benchmark for many conventional loans has been 620. And with recent changes to mortgage credit scoring, even that isn't a hard-and-fast requirement for every loan.

Plus, lenders are beginning to adopt newer credit scoring models that could help millions more Americans get evaluated for a mortgage.

So, the number you see on your credit monitoring app may not tell the whole story about your ability to buy a home.

Does that mean everyone can qualify? Of course not. But it does mean you shouldn't count yourself out before talking to a professional.

Curious where you actually stand? Send me a message, and let's connect you with a lender who can help you find out.

'Message me if you’d like to talk about buying or selling!'

11/01/2026

Clocks fall back, evenings get cozier, and home starts to matter even more. If yours isn’t quite right, let’s find one that is.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Stouffer Realty | (330) 622-1122

10/31/2026

The best kind of treat this spooky season? Finding a home that makes you light up like a jack-o’-lantern.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Stouffer Realty | (330) 622-1122

10/31/2026

It’s not just about the upfront cash, how assistance is structured shapes your options down the road.

When exploring loan assistance in Cuyahoga Falls, it’s smart to think beyond what you save at closing. Many programs offer help with your down payment or closing costs, but the true impact shows up later, sometimes as future repayment conditions or restrictions if you sell or refinance before a certain period ends. That’s why it pays to compare assistance as a feature of the loan itself, just like you would the interest rate or monthly payment.

Understanding if assistance must be paid back, or is only forgiven after meeting certain rules, will protect your future flexibility. It’s a detail that can affect how easily you move, refinance, or adjust plans down the line. Before making a decision, look at full written estimates from lenders and consider both the short-term relief and the longer-term terms that come attached.

How do you weigh upfront savings against future flexibility when you review home loan offers? Tell me your approach below.

10/31/2026

The Fed just met and they decided on no rate hike and no rate cut. So, what does that mean if you're watching and hoping for lower mortgage rates?

The short answer: don't expect this to dramatically change things.

For now, they’re holding steady. But a recent survey from Reuters asked 100 economists what to expect from here – and all 100 said the Fed will do a hike in December.

Now, the Fed doesn't directly set mortgage rates, but their actions do have an impact. Rates will also move based on inflation, economic data, and how financial markets react.

The takeaway? There’s a lot at play here – and we’ll probably see a hike the next time they meet.

Follow me for straightforward updates on what’s actually happening and why it matters for the housing market.

'Message me if you’d like to talk about buying or selling!'

10/30/2026

Cuyahoga Falls single-family homes on the market show where real choices and fresh options line up for buyers and sellers right now.

Homes here are listed around $234,400, so that's where the middle of the market sits, half above, half below.

44 homes are on the market, which means there’s real selection for buyers to compare.

They’ve typically been listed about 27 days, giving both sides a good sense of pace.

Asking prices come in around $174 a square foot, helpful if you want to compare options or budget by space.

26 homes came on the market in the past 30 days, so new possibilities are showing up for anyone searching right now.

About 4.5% of the homes listed have trimmed their asking price, so there may be some negotiating room.

About 20.5% are back on the market after an earlier attempt, showing that a second try is sometimes what it takes to connect with the right buyer.

Which of these details would matter most to you when searching or selling in Cuyahoga Falls?

Address

265 W. Main Street, Suite 101
Kent, OH
44240

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