Northeast Ohio
Real Estate
July 7, 2023
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Buyer Trends

Inner ring suburbs and villages with walkable areas are in for a lift, as consumers trends have shown that walkability is a major factor when buyers decide on a neighborhood.

The 2023 Community & Transportation Preferences Survey is a national poll taken every three years to gauge people's partialities regarding their home's location or potential location as well as community attributes they find desirable.

With COVID in our rearview mirror, this study shows that a substantial demand for walkability persists for Americans of all ages.

Among noteworthy findings of the survey:
If deciding today where to live:

  • 79% said being within an easy walk of other places and things, such as shops and parks, is very/somewhat important.
  • 78% of those indicated that they would be willing to pay more to live in a walkable community.
  • 85% said sidewalks and places to walk are very/somewhat important.65% said having public transport nearby is very/somewhat important.
  • 56% said they would prefer a house with a small yard and be able to walk to places vs. 44% who would prefer a large yard and would need to drive to most places.
  • 53% would prefer an attached dwelling (own or rent a townhouse/condo/apartment) and be able to walk to shops, restaurants, and a short commute to work vs. 47% who would prefer a single-family home (own or rent) and have to drive to shops, restaurants and a longer commute.

With this in mind, older inner ring suburbs are coming back into fashion. As or different villages on communities scattered throughout Northeast Ohio. I've been blessed to help multiple buyers win in these areas already in 2023.

I service all of Cuyahoga County and surrounding counties. Happy to chat if you have questions about this or your specific situation!
Homebuyer Needs!

I need your help! I've been entrusted by several families to help find a new home. Due to lack of inventory, I'm expanding the search to market opportunities.

Who do you know that may be interested in selling? These are my immediate needs:
1.) First floor master suite that's well updated in or around the Pepper Pike area

2.) Single or Multi-Family in or around Shaker Heights. Light to medium rehab would work

3.) Any investment opportunity in Lakewood

4.) Condo in or around Solon with a first floor master suite

5.) Cleveland Heights, UH, or Shaker. 4 plus beds with no shared driveway. Updated

6.) Any home with Lake Erie access or basketball court anywhere in NEOhio

7.) Multi Unit investment opportunity in Cleveland Heights

8.) Cleveland Heights within a half mile of Cedar/Coventry Roads

9.) Chesterland and surrounding areas. 4 Bedrooms and at least .7 acres

10.) Vacant land in the Orange School District

11.) Shaker Heights updated home with a two car attached garage.

12.) South Mentor with 4-5 bedrooms

If you know anyone looking to sell in these areas, or selling anywhere at all, I would appreciate a connection. Thanks!
Pat Barmann
216.990.5719