Blog - Month: July 2019
Month: July 2019
Moving to a New State: Five Tips for Trans-State Transplants
Each year, it’s estimated that over 10 percent of US households move to a new home. Of the people that move, at least a third will move to a new state. Relocating anywhere comes with complications, and relocating to another state adds new moving parts like learning tax codes and planning for a different cost of living — not to mention some of the emotional stress that comes with leaving behind a familiar place. Don’t worry, though. Migrating to a new state can and should be a positive and exciting experience. If you’re moving to the Northeast Ohio region from another part of the country, or you’re getting ready to venture out of the greater Cleveland area for the first time, here are some tips to help you have a smooth transition into your new life and home! Find a New Doctor Do you know where you’re going to go if you get sick or injured? Are local doctor’s offices in your company’s insurance network? Nobody plans for a big injury or virus to hit when they’re first moving into a new home, but researching who your new doctor will be in advance is a good thing to have lined up early. Not sure where to get started? If you have health insurance, start by asking for a list of in-network physicians for your primary care. Don’t have insurance right now? Click here to find a community health center based on your new zip code. Keep in Touch Building
Best Metroparks for Getting Outdoors This Summer in Northeast Ohio
Summer 2019 is in full swing, but how are you going to get out in the sun this year? While the Greater Cleveland area is well known for some rough winters and grey skies in the colder months, our region is also rich with beautiful outdoor spaces for residents to connect with nature, visit the beach or even go exploring. From Metroparks to waterfronts, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t get outdoors after work or over the weekend! If you’re feeling restless at home in your living room, here are three of the top public metroparks and outdoor events in Northeast Ohio you should check out this summer. Edgewater State Park Stretched across the shores of Lake Erie, Edgewater Park’s beaches and trails are known for scenic views of Cleveland’s skyline and fun events for the family. People from Parma to Lakewood to Willoughby and all over Northeast Ohio will visit throughout the summer to cool down at the beach, ride bikes near the waterfront or even to join in on a drum circle. With the grand opening of a new, multi-million-dollar beach house bar and plaza in 2017, the park also offers a great place to enjoy a drink and meet with friends to watch the sunset. Upcoming events? Edgewater Live: Live cover bands perform free every Thursday through August Rocky River Reservation Rocky River Reservation is full of nature trails, baseball fields, bike trails, picnicking areas and
Four Great Real Estate Podcasts for Homebuyers and Agents
There’s a podcast for everything — even for homebuying. In fact, there are about 750,000 active podcasts in the world, and that number is growing! So, whether you’re an industry professional or just a curious home shopper, here are four top real estate podcasts about mortgages, title insurance, market trends, listings and more. Real Estate Today Radio The radio show about all things real estate, this award winning podcast dives into timely topics around the American dream of home ownership. Topics range from industry news and seller-end advice to tips and tricks around home ownership. Host: Stephen Gasque Audience: Homebuyers and realtors Number of Episodes: 543 Harvard Business Review Ideacast Harvard Business Review is one of the leading business publications in the United States and even the world. Their podcast, Ideacast, ranges in topics from daily business news to in-depth feature stories on specific sectors of the economy — like real estate! While the Ideacast isn’t all about real estate, some of the most interesting stories about home ownership, buying and selling come from this show. Host: Harvard Business Review journalists and editors Audience: Anybody curious about business and the economy Number of Episodes: 689 Super Agents Live Every week, entrepreneur extraordinaire Toby Salgado will interview top-performing realtors in the United States to get their takes on the market and