How Ohio zoning laws regulate private-property owners
Real property ownership is wonderful for many reasons. For instance, owning property is thought to allow for great freedom and latitude when it comes...
Ohio Department of Commerce warns of fraudulent real estate listings
The Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing has issued an advisory to make Ohio consumers and real estate agents...
CARES Act, foreclosures and evictions – what you need to know
Update, Aug. 17, 2020: The federal moratorium on foreclosures and evictions established under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) have...
Paint-color options for historic homes
Years ago established companies like Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore began marketing paints that were part of actual historical color palettes. This made it easier...
State Fire Marshall: Deck the halls, but do it safely
With stockings hung by chimneys with care, the State Fire Marshal reminds all Ohioans to stay safe during this holiday season. Many are decorating...
State Fire Marshal urges caution when heating homes in winter
State Fire Marshal Kevin S. Reardon urges all residents to make sure their homes are fire safe. Many incidents during winter are preventable as...
Q&A: Ohio changes the way it sells abandoned properties
Several abandoned houses in our neighborhood are hurting our property values. What is being done about these abandoned properties in Ohio?
Following the great recession,...
Real Estate agent classes set for January at YSU’s Williamson Hall
Individuals who wish to obtain licensure as an Ohio Real Estate Salesperson will have the opportunity to begin coursework on Jan. 8 in the...
State Fire Marshal: Make safety centerpiece of Thanksgiving
A golden-brown turkey with delicious sides may set the stage for the perfect Thanksgiving feast, but state officials urge Ohioans to make fire safety...
Q&A: Be careful when using email, voicemail for real-estate contracts
Q: I thought a real estate contract couldn’t be enforced unless it was in writing, but a friend just told me I could make...
Future DIY project? Confirm your zoning requirements
I’m getting ready to build a covered porch on the front of my house as a DIY project. Do I need a zoning permit?
Regardless...
Q&A: Think twice before making a do-it-yourself lease
Q: I bought a commercial property that I plan to lease to a small business. I’d like to handle the leasing process myself rather...
Mahoning County second-half real estate bills due on Aug. 10
Mahoning County Treasurer Dan Yemma is announcing that property owners will receive their second-half real estate tax bills in the mail in the coming...
Melting, freezing snow leaves Ohio homes vulnerable to damage
The buildup of snow on driveways and windshields is a typical wintertime sight, but snow piling atop a home’s roof is another common occurrence...
