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Emergency Office Closure

All Heartland offices in Mount Vernon, Wooster, Ashland, Millersburg, and Medina will be closed on Monday, January 26, due to hazardous road conditions caused by Winter Storm Fern. The safety of our clients, staff, and community is our top priority. Our team will continue to monitor conditions and will reopen when travel is safe. Thank you for...

Ohio Property Tax Appeal Deadline Approaching

Ohio property owners who believe their property has been over‑valued for tax purposes have a limited window each year to challenge that valuation. The statewide deadline to file a property tax valuation appeal is March 31, and this deadline applies in every Ohio county. A property valuation appeal is not a challenge to the tax rate itself — it is...

Ohio Real Estate Disclosure Law: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know

The Ohio Supreme Court recently clarified what sellers must disclose and what buyers must uncover under the state’s residential property disclosure rules in Ashmus v. Coughlin [Slip Opinion No. 2025-Ohio-2412]. In Ashmus, buyers had planned to demolish and rebuild a lakefront home, but later discovered a sewer line running through the property...

Avoiding Probate in Ohio: Tools for Transferring Real Estate

When most people sit down with me to discuss estate planning, their top priority is avoiding probate – especially with real estate. Probate is the court-supervised process of settling a deceased person’s estate which includes paying debts and distributing assets according to their will or, if there is no will, Ohio law. It can be time-consuming,...

Looking for a Fixer-Upper? These States Are Full of Them

With home prices still hovering near record highs, many buyers are turning to fixer-uppers as a more affordable path to homeownership. But not all states offer the same opportunities. The linked article from Realtor.com breaks down where fixer-upper homes are most common, most affordable, and most likely to deliver a renovation return. Whether...

Think Your Sale Is Safe? Here’s Why Buyers Bail at the Last Minute

When it comes to real estate, even the most promising deals can unravel before closing day. Whether you're a seller, agent, or industry professional, understanding why buyers walk away is key to protecting your transaction. This article from Yahoo sheds light on the five most common reasons buyers back out—ranging from financing issues to...

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