Key Indicators for the overall real estate market in Columbiana County show that based on current sales activity there were 12.6 months of housing supply listed in the MLS at the end of&n

Lakeside Realty is enjoying the achievement of selling more homes in the Tri-County area than any other individual real estate office for the first quarter of 2011.

The Ohio Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing cautions all real estate licensees that the use of social media is considered advertising and is subject to Ohio's laws and regu

General Motors employees are receiving $4,000 bonuses, sharing in GM's profit! 

That's good news for the Mahoning Valley and the Youngstown/Warren area.  It is estimated that these bonuses will inject $16 million into our local economy.

Now would be a great time to take that money and use it to purchase a new home.  FHA requires only a 3-1/2% downpayment, and some of it can be a gift . . . and in this economy most sellers will agree to pay closing costs and pre-paids.   There is a also a First-Time-Home-Buyer Program that provides 2% of the downpayment money as a gift from the State of Ohio!

Getting pre-qualified for a loan is free, and it provides you and your Realtor with a clear direction of your options. 

If you are thinking of purchasing your first home, don't hesitate to contact me for some advice.  It's easier than you might think, and with all the 'special' programs, and all the available homes, great prices and great interest rates, the timing couldn't be better.

Is there anything sweeter than Spring?  The air fills with the sweet scents of grasses and flowers coming to life with lush new growth and the nurseries brim with fresh, colorful new offerings. 

Spring is also a busy time filled with a long list of planning, planting and maintenance tasks.  Knowing where to start can be a great help.  Here's a quick primer to get you started.