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Lead Paint is Dangerous!

By Kelli Moss posted 4 days ago
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Stabilizing Economy Holds Key to Reviving Home Sales

By Kelli Moss posted 5 days ago
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October’s lower inflation rate is a welcome sign for a housing market that’s seen steady declines in 2022. A recent report showing that the rate of inflation declined in October is good news for the real estate industry, and possibly a bellwether of declining mortgage rates in coming months, Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of REALTORS®, told thousands of attendees Friday at   NAR NXT, The REALTOR® Experience (link is external)   in Orlando, Fla. On Thursday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 7.7% rate of inflation in October’s Consumer Price Index. That’s still causing pain at the grocery store and the gas pump, ...
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Toys for Tots Drive is Coming Soon!

By Kelli Moss posted 20 days ago
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The annual Toys for Tots Drive is coming.  Each year ACAR and the ACAR YPN (Young Professionals Network) collect new, unwrapped toys to donate to the will have drop off points at their offices (listed below) and t hose drop offs will accept new toys beginning November 14th through December 2nd, 2022.  Help us make the holidays special for children in need by dropping of a new toy to one of these locations: American Title Solutions 275 Springside Dr., Suite 100, Fairlawn Berkshire Hathaway Home Services - Stouffer 1935 W. 25th St., Cleveland 130 N. Miller Rd., Suite 101 Fairlawn 8185 Brecksville Rd., Brecksville Coldwell Banker Schmidt ...
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2022 RPAC Supported Candidates

By Jamie McMillen posted 24 days ago
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Annually, the REALTORS ®  Political Action Committee (RPAC) trustees spend days upon days fundraising. However, the most important responsibility the trustees have is evaluating selected candidates in Cuyahoga, Portage, and Summit Counties to determine whether they (the candidates) are REALTOR ®  Party champions worthy of RPAC support. To achieve this, the Trustees evaluate each political candidate’s position on REALTOR ®  Party issues only, his/her agenda, and electability to determine which campaigns are supported. RPAC is bipartisan in its selection of candidates. The RPAC Trustees are appointed annually by the Board President to make RPAC decisions. They ...
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Office Liaison Recognition - November 2022

By Kelli Moss posted 26 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 November's featured liaison Michelle DeGulis of Howard Hanna.     Michelle  is an invaluable member of the Realtor® team - thanks for all you do!   #ACARNews #FeaturedPosts ​​
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Myth Busting Barriers to Homeownership

By Kelli Moss posted 27 days ago
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On Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at 6:30 PM EST, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is hosting a virtual event with Secretary Marcia Fudge to share information on available federal resources and dispel common myths about the homebuying process. The "House Party" event is designed to encourage adults who wish to become homeowners but feel the barriers are too steep. We encourage you all to attend and share the details about this event with your networks, prospective buyers, and associations. The event is free of charge and the link to register is below: www.hud.gov/hudhousepartyregistration
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Security Deposit Assistance - Parma Public Housing

By Kelli Moss posted 10-26-2022
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The Parma Public Housing Agency is pleased to introduce a new (limited-time) program to offer SECURITY DEPOSIT assistance for all subsidized families of newly leased units.   Although this is a Parma Public Housing program, homes may be located throughout Cuyahoga County.  Please follow this link for more information about this new incentive for housing providers. Parma Public Housing wants to work with Realtors to help tenants identify possible homes. As such, ACAR is coordinating a special meeting for members to learn more about the program and how they can get involved very soon. Stay tuned for details. #ACARNews #FeaturedPosts ​​​
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Cleveland Heights Passes Lead Safe Ordinance

By Kelli Moss posted 10-26-2022
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As previously reported, the City of Cleveland Heights was considering an ordinance to address lead paint contamination in homes. ACAR, along with many Realtors, shared concerns about the ordinance, namely that real estate agents should not be held as liable as the property owner for failure to comply with the ordinance. At its meeting on October 17, 2022, the City Council passed the ordinance as amended to reflect the following, " an agent who has fulfilled such responsibilities shall not be liable for the failure to disclose to a purchaser or lessee the presence of lead-based paint and/or lead based paint hazards known by a seller or lessor but not disclosed ...
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Zoning Use Certificate - City of Kent

By Kelli Moss posted 10-25-2022
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ACAR recently received notice from the City of Kent that some buyers did not receive its "Zoning Use Certificate" before the transaction closed. As a result, "the new owners were unaware of the zoning use restrictions that are in place for the property they recently required."  Codified Ordinance Letter If you have a client considering a property in Kent, Ohio, be sure to familiarize yourself with Section 1101.01(D). Questions should be directed to Kailyn Cyrus at   kailyn.cryrus@kentohio.gov   or 330.678.8108. #ACARNews #Featured Posts ​​​ #CityUpdates #PortageCounty #FeaturedPosts
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Pay to Stay Ordinances

By Kelli Moss posted 10-19-2022
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Pay to Stay Ordinances A handful of municipalities throughout Ohio have enacted pay-to-stay ordinances. These policies gained steam during the pandemic as emergency rental assistance became available. In cities where the policy exists, tenants have access to this affirmative defense in eviction cases for non-payment only. Ordinances typically cap late fees charged and allow the tenant to pay any back rent owed up until the time of the eviction hearing. If the housing provider is made whole, the eviction case does not proceed. Where are we now? Advocates are still pushing this policy, despite concerns about its legality. Newburgh Heights Village ...
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Akron Expands Rental Regulation Conversation

By Kelli Moss posted 10-18-2022
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If you follow the news out of Akron, you know that multi-family housing and rental policy were hot topics earlier this summer. With poor conditions at properties formerly owned by AMHA, new owners have come under fire for said conditions and caught the attention of numerous parties. This attention led to the establishment of a Safe Housing Steering Team that is tasked with taking a comprehensive look at rental housing conditions and regulations in the City. Several work groups were established earlier this summer, though work paused as Council and the Administration focused efforts on more pressing matters. Ahead of its August recess, Council introduced ...
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Housing Market Statistics - September 2022

By Kelli Moss posted 10-17-2022
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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 ​ #CuyahogaCounty #FeaturedPosts #HousingStats #PortageCounty #STATS #SummitCounty
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On the Horizon: ACAR Government Affairs Update

By Kelli Moss posted 10-06-2022
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On the Horizon: ACAR Government Affairs Update While it has certainly been a busy year with candidate interviews and various public policy challenges, ACAR’s advocacy efforts show no signs of slowing down as we head into to the 4th quarter of the year. Here’s a snapshot of what’s coming down the pike: Placemaking - weather pending, ACAR will be assisting with the development of 2 placemaking sites this fall. One project is a pedestrian plaza near the W. 25th RTA Station in Cleveland. The second project is the creation of a pocket park in Akron. Volunteers for both projects will help with general site clean-up and light landscaping. Homebuyer Education ...
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State Political Coordinators (SPCs) Needed!

By Kelli Moss posted 10-06-2022
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State Political Coordinators (SPCs) Needed! Ohio REALTORS rely on volunteer State Political Coordinators (SPC) to advocate on behalf of policy initiatives that will result in a sound and dynamic Ohio real estate market to foster vibrant communities in which we live and work. Legislators want to know how a specific issue will affect their districts and look to SPCs for answers. It’s the SPC’s voice and experience that will help guide their decisions. The following 2022 districts have openings for SPC positions: Rep. Phillip Robinson District 6 (CLICK HERE) Rep. Kent Smith District 8 (CLICK HERE) Rep. Bishara ...
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Office Liaison Recognition - October 2022

By Kelli Moss posted 10-01-2022
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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 featured liaison Maureen Downey of Howard Hanna.     Maureen  is an invaluable member of the Realtor® team - thanks for all you do!   #ACARNews #FeaturedPosts ​​
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ACAR Establishes Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Priorities

By Kelli Moss posted 09-30-2022
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ACAR Board of Directors passes DEI statement, plans to establish new standing committee At the Board of Directors meeting on August 24, 2022 members voted to pass six actions based on the report prepared by the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Presidential Advisory Group (DEI PAG). The DEI PAG was established in 2020 in order to advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in real estate. 2022 ACAR President Candice Eberhardt served as chair of the PAG and played an essential role in the preparation and presentation of this report.  "In my role as ACAR President, DEI initiatives are a major part of my vision," said Eberhardt. "We must remain proactive ...
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Point of Sale - Tell Us Your Story!

By Kelli Moss posted 09-29-2022
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Earlier this month, ACAR launched an online campaign to educate the public about point of sale inspections. These inspections are one of the worst policies a city can pass if they are serious about addressing property maintenance and ensuring their city is one that first time and LMI buyers can consider when going through the home buying process. Ads are running in 6 communities with a focus on stopping this barrier to homeownership. After just two weeks, we are seeing the following: Cleveland Heights - more than 18,000 impressions East Cleveland - more than 18,000 impressions Newburgh Heights - nearly 19,000 impressions Shaker Heights - nearly 19,000 ...
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Portage County Home and Business Owners

By Kelli Moss posted 09-29-2022
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According to Portage County Treasurer Brad Cromes, low-interest loans are available for Portage County homeowners, family farms, and small businesses. "Across Portage County, residents have put off needed home repairs, farmers have delayed planting, and small business owners have stalled expansions for a simple reason – it costs too much to borrow the funds needed to complete a project. "Our office can help. Through Portage GrowLink, property owners can get loans at up to 3% below the rate a bank would normally offer. It’s a great tool for folks in our community to get home projects off the “to do” list, grow and create jobs – all of which help Portage County ...
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Housing Market Statistics - August 2022

By Kelli Moss posted 09-22-2022
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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. #ACAR News #FeaturedPosts ​​ #ACARNews #CuyahogaCounty #HousingStats #News from City Hall Observers #PortageCounty #STATS #SummitCounty
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ACAR Welcomes Ohio REALTORS Convention to Cleveland!

By Kelli Moss posted 09-16-2022
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The Akron Cleveland Association of REALTORS is honored to welcome all of our Ohio friends and colleagues to the Ohio REALTORS Convention this coming week.  Please take a moment to watch the video BELOW where our 2022 ACAR President, Candice Eberhardt will officially welcome you to our city.   #ACARNews #ORNewsandEvents #FeaturedPosts
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