REAL ESTATE TUESDAY TRIVIA   Question: Which American city/region offers the most affordable market to buy new homes?   Answer: The housing market in Youngstown, Warren and Boardman, Ohio is currently the most affordable metro area in the U.S. The City of Youngstown, named for John Young, was incorporated in 1867. Mr. Young purchased approximately 15,000 acres (the entire township) for slightly more than $16,000 in 1797 from the United States Government through the Connecticut Western Reserve Land Company. By 1798 more families were settling in the Mahoning Valley between the Mahoning River and Mill Creek Park. By 1820, Youngstown's population began to grow, as well as industrialization, with the opening of the Pennsylvania and Ohio Canal. This waterway, abandoned in 1872, was replaced ... 07/26/2011

Many updates in the past three years. New Roof & Siding. New Laminate floors in three upper bedrooms. Updated Family Room. Updated electrical. New windows in garage. Master Bedroom has a Full Bath Main 2nd Bathroom has Shower / Tub ComboKitchen has Eat-in dining, Pantry, Electric Smooth Top Stove, Dishwasher, Refridgerator with Ice & WaterBedroom 4 has a Half Bath, Large Closet and a private entryLandry Room with Electric Dryer Hook ups, Gas Hot Water Tank, Gas Furnace (Approx. 9 Years old) Storage / Supply Room for additional storage    Family Room has a Large 11' Fireplace, currently used for burning wood but can be converted back to Gas Logs Entrance to Breezeway from Family RoomBreezeway is attached to 2-1/2 Car Garage.        2-1/2 Car Garage with Remote Door Opener, Man Door exits... 05/06/2010

Mahoning Valley Ohio News ReportYoungstown, Boardman, Canfield, Poland, Austintown  and surrounding Ohio communities in  Trumbull, Mahoning, and Columbiana Counties. Youngstown, Ohio Ordinance Is Law!  No New Pit Bulls!     As of September 16, 2007 Youngstown, Ohio becomes one of just a handful of cities nationwide to put into place an ordinance restricting ownership of a specific dog breed. According to City Prosecutor Jay Macejko in a statement made to the Youngstown Vindicator there are five "pit bull" restrictions now in effect that go above and beyond statewide restrictions; All pit bulls and pit bull  dogs must be registered with the Mahoning County Dog Warden annually. When outside the home, pit bulls must be muzzled and on a leash no longer than four feet or contained in a latc... 09/24/2007

Well has anyone taken the course "Caught on Camera?"   I have not taken the course yet but I will be on the list when the next course is given.  I heard that this is about the agents being tested and caught on camera.  Whether it is through a Seller or buyer!  It is a 3 hour CE given here in Ohio.  Basically, it is a refersher course on the rights and responsibilites under the Sherman Anti Trust Act.  Don't get caught on camera saying and doing the wrong things!!!   I think agents need these refresher course to let them know that we cannot bad mouth another agent etc.,   Being ethical and obeying the law is the key in keeping your real estate license.   Any comments:   Maria   03/03/2007