Building a home from the ground up is one of the most exciting (and daunting) journeys a homeowner can take. But before the walls go up and the roof goes on, one of the most important decisions happens silently—right under your feet: where and how to site your home on the lot. It might sound… Continue reading Siting a New Home: What to Know Before Breaking Ground in Northeast Ohio
You’ve probably driven past them hundreds if not thousands of times—maybe in a subdivision, behind a school, or next to a shopping center. A grassy dip in the ground here, a pond with cattails. You might not give them much thought unless you’re a duck—or an appraiser. There are some differences between the two. I'm… Continue reading Retention vs. Detention Ponds: What’s the Difference—And…Is It a Water View that Adds Value?
I'm in my office working on appraisals and listening to YouTube videos about the Lake Erie seiche. I've lived here since 1996 and never heard of it. Before we move on, check this out. https://youtu.be/tfULvrUaLzg?si=maHktlBIfZ8qfVnd It’s not every day you hear the term seiche. You may also not have thought of Cleveland and all of… Continue reading Could Cleveland Become a Climate Haven? Why Northeast Ohio Keeps Coming Up in the Conversation
