Real Estate Articles and Advice
A Tour of Home Styles Around the World
By Chris Petry There is a lot of variety in the housing market. I’m not just talking about Northeastern, Ohio. Let’s take a look at some of the extremely interesting and culturally-important home styles you might see in different locales around the globe. The Adobe House- American Southwest Some home styles take their name from the material used to produce them. Adobe refe
Things That Might Come Up in a Home Inspection
By Chris Petry So, you’re in the market for a new home. Or maybe, just maybe, you’re preparing to buy your first home. Either way, you’re in for an exciting time! Because you’re so excited, it might be easy to overlook very important flaws in the homes you view. Flaws that might, in the long run, cost you a lot of money to update or repair. Because buyers may not be look
What Qualities Should You Look for in a REALTOR?
By Chris Petry While it’s tempting to say you’re already halfway there by selecting Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Stouffer Realty to service your real estate needs, there are additional, equally important, qualifications one must consider when selecting a REALTOR to represent them. If you’ve been through the real estate process before, you’ve probably already made an
Getting Ready for Fall!
By Chris Petry I’m about to tell you something that may shock you. Horrify you. Depress you. Have you removing clumps of your own hair like you’re weeding the garden. School is starting soon. How soon? In just one to two weeks, the majority of schools will have opened their doors for the Fall 2024-Spring 2025 learning season. Where did the time go? Now that you’ve had
Selling Your Home with Pets
By Chris Petry In recent years, and especially after returning from the pandemic, pets have become a more noticeable presence in places they might not have ordinarily been. Society’s shift in acceptable spaces for our furry friends has also affected the way they view animals within the home. Ten years ago, home sellers did everything in their power to hide the presence of their pets durin
Is Wallpaper Making a Comeback?
One trend people are continually asking about is wallpaper. Of course, for the last 20 or so years, that question has been, “Is wallpaper coming back?” It’s not a nonsensical question to ask. After all, the answer has been pretty fleeting. In new construction, the answer seems to be a “no.” Yet, if you visit an ordinary home in the burbs, it’s likely you’l
The Popularity of Birdwatching
By Chris Petry Unless you suffer from an unfortunate case of Ornithophobia, or the fear of birds, you likely don’t mind the sight of your state’s native birds, fluttering about your property. Sure, no one likes power washing the deck after the geese return from the Great North but birds, with their varied plumage and graceful whirling and twirling have an intriguing, if curious, all
Are Micro Homes Still a Thing?
By Chris Petry Even before Covid, and the resulting economic crisis, micro homes were everywhere. Whether that’s attributable to growing economic concerns like inflation and the cost of housing, a greater awareness of humanity’s carbon footprint, or the wholesale embrace of architectural minimalism, miniscule homes have received a lot of coverage in recent years. Accord
Should I Purchase an Investment Property?
By Chris Petry Let’s get the big question out of the way first: just what is an investment property? Simply put, investment properties are properties purchased or otherwise acquired with the sole intention of generating income. That could mean they intend to flip it, rent it out, or repurpose it for business purposes. Despite the fact that, here we go again, interest rates are a little hi
Should I Renovate or Buy a New Home?
It seems we’re always discussing the benefits of buying versus renting and vice versa. Yet, we rarely discuss the conundrum that faces millions of homeowners every day: should you renovate your existing home to suit your needs or find a new one where the needs will already be met? There’s certainly a lot to consider. Are market conditions optimal for a move? The answer to
