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Office Liaison Recognition - October 2023

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ACAR continues its recognition program for our Office Liaisons! We feature ACAR Office Liaisons throughout each month to thank them for their hard work and dedication to our industry. Congratulations to October's featured liaison Cyndi Kane of RE/MAX Crossroads Properties. Cyndi is an invaluable member of the Realtor® team - thanks for all you do! #ACARNews #FeaturedPosts
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2023 RPAC Supported Candidates Announced

By Jamie McMillen posted 13 days ago
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ACAR’s RPAC Trustees met over the course of several days to review a number of local election contests in Cuyahoga County, Portage County, and Summit County. Participating candidates responded to several real estate-related questions covering topics including point-of-sale inspections, rental regulations, zoning, housing affordability, fair housing, economic development, and more. No candidates were endorsed, as the association is bipartisan and works with all elected officials. Candidates receiving financial support are listed below. 2023 RPAC Supported Candidates (on the November Ballot) Akron, Council at Large – Cynthia Blake Akron, Council ...
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Housing Market Statistics - August 2023

By Kelli Moss posted 13 days ago
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ACAR's Monthly Housing STATS are here. Click below for this month's updates for Cuyahoga, Summit and Portage counties. Click HERE to download the pdf of all three counties. #ACARNews #FeaturedPosts #HousingStats #STATS
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Empower Your Real Estate Business with Forewarn - ACAR's Valuable Member Benefit

By Kelli Moss posted 19 days ago
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Are you a member of the Akron Cleveland Association of REALTORS® (ACAR)? If so, you're already part of an elite community dedicated to excellence in the real estate profession. But did you know that ACAR offers a valuable free member benefit called Forewarn? September is REALTOR® Safety Month and if you haven't yet taken advantage of this incredible tool, now is the perfect time to do so! What is Forewarn? Forewarn is a powerful real-time risk assessment and due diligence tool designed to help real estate professionals make informed decisions and protect themselves during property transactions. It's like having your own personal investigator at your fingertips. ...
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ACAR Affiliate of the Month | September 2023

By Kelli Moss posted 25 days ago
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Congratulations to ACAR's September Affiliate of the Month: Debra Branske of Third Federal Savings and Loan. Connect with Debra directly right here: Debra Branske Third Federal Savings & Loan debra.branske@thirdfederal.com 216-526-3001 #ACARNews #AffiliateoftheMonth #FeaturedPosts
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ACAR Annual Meeting - Sponsorships Available

By Kelli Moss posted 25 days ago
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Are you looking for a great way to promote your business and network with other ACAR members? Sponsorships are available for the upcoming ACAR Annual Meeting and Meet the Candidates event! At this event, ACAR is featuring Dr. Jessica Lautz, Deputy Chief Economist & Vice President of Research at NAR, to present the Top 9 Trends to Watch in Real Estate . Diminishing affordability isn't over yet and won't be any time soon -- nor is the impact of economic hurdles potential buyers face. Dr. Lautz's research focuses on analyzing trends for NAR members and consumers. Through management of surveys, focus groups and data analysis, she presents ...
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Office Liaison Recognition - September 2023

By Kelli Moss posted 25 days ago
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ACAR continues its recognition program for our Office Liaisons! We feature ACAR Office Liaisons throughout each month to thank them for their hard work and dedication to our industry. Congratulations to September's featured liaison Dave Bissler of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Stouffer Realty. Dave is an invaluable member of the Realtor® team - thanks for all you do! #ACARNews #FeaturedPosts
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Summit County Fiscal Office - New Software Demo

By Kelli Moss posted 08-28-2023
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The Summit County Fiscal Office is excited to launch a new and improved search engine on its website. Join project lead, Helen Fusco, for a demonstration of this new software on September 5, 2023, at 1:00 pm. REALTORS, title representatives, and other real estate professionals that use the County's property look-up system will want to carve time out for this special demo hosted by the Fiscal Office. Zoom info: Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/91074141955?pwd=dFl6bWpGMS96dEZnNWM2QitnRkVzUT09 Meeting ID: 910 7414 1955 Passcode: 178831 --- One tap mobile +16469313860,,91074141955# US +13017158592,,91074141955# US (Washington DC) --- Dial by ...
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Summit County Fiscal Office Updates

By Jamie McMillen posted 08-24-2023
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ACAR hosted a webinar with Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen Scalise on August 24, 2023, to cover a variety of updates impacting the real estate industry. The discussion included an overview of the triennial property valuation update along with news on a new service, Fraud Notify, that will alert enrolled homeowners about any action on their property title/deed. Fraud Notify will be available in early/mid-October. A few resources are listed below and more will be added as they become available. The webinar was recorded and can be viewed at the link below. (30 minutes) https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/Q9v8sF5NWwkKiOwnQokhPtQqSZY0gor6OyD9mJK09EMsXPbaxXtEmNQqQUnnMTYJ.klv-TbeR5umzr67x ...
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Housing Market Statistics - July 2023

By Kelli Moss posted 08-21-2023
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ACAR's Monthly Housing STATS are here. Click below for this month's updates for Cuyahoga, Summit and Portage counties. Click HERE to download the pdf of all three counties. #ACARNews #FeaturedPosts #HousingStats #STATS
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ACAR Receives National Grant to Support Placemaking Activity

By Kelli Moss posted 08-07-2023
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The Akron Cleveland Association of REALTORS® (ACAR) was awarded a $7,500 grant from the National Association of Realtors®’ Placemaking Program to support activities that create public outdoor gathering places. The grant will be used to create a pocket park in downtown Ravenna, Ohio. “Realtors® play a vital role in shaping communities, tirelessly working to turn the American Dream into a reality for millions of Americans each year,” stated Akil Hameed, President of ACAR. “Placemaking grants further bolster our communities, elevating them as exceptional destinations for living, working, and recreation. Thanks to the Placemaking Grant, residents and visitors ...
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ACAR Affiliate of the Month | August 2023

By Kelli Moss posted 08-01-2023
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Congratulations to ACAR's August Affiliate of the Month: Shane Mallicoat of Cross Country Mortgage. Connect with Shane directly right here: Shane Mallicoat Cross Country Mortgage shane.mallicoat@ccm.com 330.475.6385 #ACARNews #AffiliateNews #AffiliateoftheMonth #FeaturedPosts
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Housing Market Statistics - June 2023

By Kelli Moss posted 07-19-2023
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ACAR's Monthly Housing STATS are here. Click below for this month's updates for Cuyahoga, Summit and Portage counties. Click HERE to download the pdf of all three counties. #ACARNews #FeaturedPosts #HousingStats #STATS
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Office Liaison Recognition - July 2023

By Kelli Moss posted 07-07-2023
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ACAR continues its recognition program for our Office Liaisons! We feature ACAR Office Liaisons throughout each month to thank them for their hard work and dedication to our industry. Congratulations to July's featured liaison Gwen Petway of key Realty. Gwen is an invaluable member of the Realtor® team - thanks for all you do! #ACARNews #FeaturedPosts
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Advocacy Outlook: RPAC Auction Committee

By Kelli Moss posted 07-07-2023
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Knowledge is power. Gain valuable insights, updates, and strategies to elevate your business to new heights by keeping informed on advocacy topics that affect you and your business. In today's update, Jamie shares that the RPAC Auction Committee is looking for a few new people to serve and help plan the 2024 RPAC Auction. She's looking for a few great volunteers - Are you ready? #ACARNews #Advocacy
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Cuyahoga County Community Choice Program

By Kelli Moss posted 07-07-2023
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Attention rental housing providers in Cuyahoga County, if you have open units in select cities, be sure to check out the new Cuyahoga Community Choice Demonstration. In partnership with CMHA, the Community Choice program matches tenants with vouchers to housing providers outside of Cleveland proper. The program comes with a number of benefits for the housing provider and addresses many of the often cited disincentives to participate in the voucher program. For more information, please see the linked PDF files. Cuyahoga Mobility Release Leasing Time Capsule Partner Incentive Fact Sheet Owner Brochure #ACARNews #FeaturedPosts #Advocacy ...
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ACAR Affiliate of the Month | July 2023

By Kelli Moss posted 07-01-2023
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Congratulations to ACAR's July Affiliate of the Month: Jerome Jones of Fairway Independent Mortgage Connect with Jerome directly right here: Jerome Jones Fairway Independent Mortgage JeromeJones@FairwayMC.com 216-287-0606 #ACARNews #AffiliateNews #AffiliateoftheMonth #Featured Posts #FeaturedPosts
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FISCAL OFFICER SCALISE WARNS OF POTENTIAL TEXT MESSAGING SCAM

By Kelli Moss posted 06-26-2023
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FISCAL OFFICER SCALISE WARNS OF POTENTIAL TEXT MESSAGING SCAM A local property owner looking to pay their real estate tax bill recently informed our office that they received a text message stating “—bill due $$ amount click here to pay due by 07192023”. The message also included “summitoh” which is similar to our Fiscal Office email addresses. Please be advised that the Summit County Fiscal Office DOES NOT send text messages to residents for payment of taxes. There are several convenient ways for property owners to make payment: In-person: Payments can be made in person at the Summit County Fiscal Office, Treasurer Division, 3rd floor of the ...
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Vacant Lot Fraud Alert

By Kelli Moss posted 06-24-2023
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ACAR has been notified of the rise in Vacant Lot Fraud. Please read the information below: We have been alerted by underwriting counsel and agents in neighboring states about the rise in number of fraud scams involving vacant lots or unimproved properties. The frauds are perpetrated by individuals (or entities) posing as the actual owner of these properties, which are targeted due to the lack of on-site possession by the actual owner. Some common facts involved in these scams include: • The fraudster identifies an unimproved property that is usually unencumbered and poses as the true owner/seller of the property. • The fraudster randomly contacts a real ...
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Are You a Leader in the Industry?

By Kelli Moss posted 06-21-2023
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Have you been considering a leadership role in your real estate organization? ACAR’s Nominating Committee is working to identify ACAR members to serve on the Board of Directors. The real estate industry is changing rapidly and we are looking for members to help us strengthen ACAR. If you think you might be interested, please complete the candidate profile HERE . If you have any questions call Therese Covell at (216) 901-0130. #ACARNews #BoardofDirectorsMeetings
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