We're very pleased to welcome Nancy Mesmer to our talented staff of real estate professionals!  She will be a real asset to our team, and we all look forward to working with her and her clients.

"Buying or selling real estate is probably the largest transaction of your life, and probably one of the scariest and most nerve wracking one as well.", says Nancy.  "I want to make it one of the most fun, smoothest and most exciting.  From ever changing business and personal needs, I will help you meet or exceed your goals for real estate."

Nancy would love to hear from you and help you with your next move!  Call her anytime at 330-651-0466 or send her an email.  She's never too busy for you!

Just when you thought it couldn't get any lower . . . geez!

The inventory of homes for sale is by far at it's lowest level in the past 10 years.  This is very frustrating for buyers.  That 'dream home' just may not be on the market.  There isn't that much to pick from.  Buyers who are ready to buy now are having to make compromises.  

When a really clean, nice house comes on the market, it is selling pretty fast and at a pretty good price.

Check out this chart showing housing inventory levels from 2004 to 2014.  It's a little hard to read, but each indicator across the bottom of the chart is a year . . . from 2004 to 2014.  

Forbes evaluated America’s 100 largest metro areas, factoring in median household income, cost of living, housing affordability, average commuting delays, crime rates, school quality, and the percentage of residents who own their home.

And go figure . . . Youngstown came in at #5!  Yeah Youngstown!

Considering just last year Youngstown ranked #20 on Forbes’ “Most Miserable Cities” list . . . I'd say we made a major move in the right direction!  Here are the top 5.

1. Raleigh, N.C.
2. Grand Rapids, Mich.
3. Ogden, Utah
4. Omaha, Neb.
5. Youngstown, Ohio

Read the report and get the complete list at Forbes.com 

Three more professional real estate agents have joined our staff, and we're pleased to welcome them to the Lakeside family.

Please contact them for all your real estate needs.

Jamie Bledsoe                    John Simoudis                      Karla Dee       

Lakeside is pleased to announce that we are now representing one of the most well-known and innovative builders in the Mahoning Valley, Joe Koch Construction.

At Joe Koch Construction they have a friendly staff of professionals to help make your home building experience stress-free, from the planning stages to the final walk-through. This staff of professionals is committed to quality homes at affordable prices.

Visit their new Model Home (pictured) at 176 N. Turner Road in Austintown, open every Sunday from 1 - 4 p.m., or by appointment.  Like to set an appointment, or have questions?  Give Kerry Cross a call for prompt courteous service.