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Whole-house surge protection
This time of year, with summer storms wreaking havoc in Northeast Ohio, we like to touch on the importance of installing a whole-house surge protector. A friend of mine in Mentor recently realized this too late. Lightning struck near his home and entered it, leaving in its wake a fried main electrical panel and subpanels, and destroying...
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Supporting veterans
The United States Submarine Veterans, Inc, is hosting the 2024 National Convention in Cleveland from August 19 through August 25. The USSVI represents veterans of the United States Submarine Force from: World War II, The Cold War, The Korean Conflict, the Vietnam War and the War Against Terror and has for more than 75 years focused on the...
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Covering the cost of college
Saving for their children’s college education is a priority for many parents, so I thought this month would be a good time to discuss maximizing tax benefits once a child gets to college. As the cost of higher education continues to rise, families often seek ways to offset the increased expenses. Two shrewd options to alleviate your...
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Registration for Shaw JCC summer membership and Camp JCC are in full swing
Summer membership at the Shaw JCC might be the best decision you’ll make for your family. Not only will you enjoy the outdoor pool, but summer members also have access to the entire JCC facility and everything that entails. “For summer members, it’s a great time to try out the fitness center, some of the more than 60 group classes,...
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SOGO Homes has taken the traditional real estate brokerage model and flipped it
When Aaron Peterson founded SOGO Homes, a new real estate brokerage in Northeast Ohio, he was on a mission to not only help homeowners, but also people in the community. SOGO Homes—an acronym for Sell One, Give One—donates a portion of the real estate commission for each house sold to help single moms in Northeast Ohio achieve...
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