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Top-producer Melanie Bowen, of Howard Hanna Strongsville, lives and works in the community she sells in
With 30-plus years experience in real estate, Melanie Bowen is honed in on the ever-changing local real estate market. From record-high 18% mortgage rates in the early 1980s, to the new home construction boom in Strongsville in the 1990s, to the robust market the past two years, she has been in the middle of it all. As one of the top producers...
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Here’s how Spartan StormShield saved one local homeowner’s insurance woes—and made a big impression
When Robert Matson of Brecksville was told he would have to replace his 25-year-old roof before his insurance company would renew him, he called four roofing companies for estimates. One of them was Spartan StormShield. He had seen a sign in a neighbor’s yard indicating they’d replaced their roof. After Jarod, a Spartan roofing specialist,...
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Preserving the longevity of your deck requires the expertise of the professionals at Chagrin Home Improvements
You know the expression, “putting lipstick on a pig?” Well, that’s exactly what you’re doing when you put your beautiful outdoor furniture, rugs and potted plants, not to mention your family and guests, on top of your dirty, peeling, moldy deck. The good news is, there’s still time to get the deck looking new again with a deck cleaning...
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The City of Green’s eight 5K races (and fun walks) are attracting participants from around the region
The City of Green is making it easy for walkers and runners from all over the region to participate in eight different races held within the city. It’s the Green Great Eight Race Series, a collaboration between eight races that benefit local nonprofits. Since 2020, the series has raised more than $300,000 for local organization. In addition...
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A Final Thought: Salt the Water, Not the Grits
I was informed last week that I have not written about my Georgia/Alabama heritage in a while, so I’d like to tackle a controversial subject: Grits. I know many Ohioans don’t like grits, but that may be because you’re expecting too much of them. Grits is a simple food, requiring an accompaniment—salt, pepper and butter at the very...
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