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Inheriting a Home: Take These 5 Steps First
Although it can be a result of a rather unfortunate life event, inheriting a house can change your life forever. If you are in a position to determine what to do with the property, an inherited home can be a cornerstone of your long-term financial well-being. We understand that such a sudden change can be overwhelming, and you may have many factors to consider when you're deciding what to do with this inheritance. With this in mind, Our REALTORS® have five pieces of advice they give all of our clients to help them decide whether it's in their best interest to sell it, rent it, or keep it as a primary residence.
- Accurately Assess the Debt Situation
It can be difficult to process this when you're going through a period of grieving, but in some cases, an inheritance can be more of a burden than a helping hand. Before you make any plans for the disposition of the property, you need to get a handle on any debt that you inherited along with it. Does the property currently have a mortgage, or is it paid off? If it does have a mortgage, does it have sufficient equity to make a sale profitable? Were any financial instruments such as a reverse mortgage used to leverage this equity? Can you afford the mortgage payments every month? The answers to these questions will be crucial when you're deciding what to do next.
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Historic Homeownership: Is It Right for You?
Old homes are filled with charming details and touches that give them a fascinating appeal. Older Mansfield homes for sale conjure images of strong communities and simpler times. Each home is a reflection of the builder's interests and the style of the era. While purchasing an older home can give you a truly distinctive property, it can also come with unique challenges that you can't ignore.
Historic Charm in Every Room
From the intricacies of the crown molding above an ornate fireplace to the antique door handles and solid oak floors, older homes are filled with fine details that will win your heart over. These finishing touches reflect the trends of the time the house was built and may also include trends from periods when the home underwent renovation or the addition of new rooms. In Ohio, it is not uncommon to find a Victorian-era home with Georgian, Spanish, or Mid-Century Modern accents sprinkled in over the years.
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Where to Take Your Sweetie on Sweetest Day around Mansfield
Will you be spending some time in our area this October, shopping for your dream home among our selection of Mansfield homes for sale? Will you be bringing your spouse or family with you to help with the search? If so, you won't want to forget that Sweetest Day is in October, falling on the 19th this year.
Surely, if you were spending the holiday on your own turf, you'd know just where to take your sweetie to celebrate the day. But if you're not familiar with our area, planning might be a bit more difficult. To help you make the day special, we've put together some suggestions on where to take your sweetie on Sweetest Day around Mansfield.
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Say 'I Love You' with Flowers—and Ice Cream! - Tara's Floral Expressions, 48 W. 4th St., Mansfield, OH 44902 and The Chill, 46 W. 4th St., Mansfield, OH 44902
A lovely bouquet is a great way to kick off Sweetest Day, and you'll find a wonderful array of options at Tara's Floral Expressions. And as a bonus, the owner of Tara's decided to open up an ice cream parlor right next door. The Chill offers fantastic specialty sundaes like the Little Buckeye, which features chocolate ice cream, hot fudge, peanut butter, whipped cream, chocolate waffle pieces, and—of course—a little buckeye.
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Scare Up Some Fun at These Mansfield Area Events
There's no doubt that autumn ranks among the most exciting times of year around Mansfield, with Halloween and harvest-themed events that the whole family will enjoy. Whether you're looking for the scariest haunted houses in the area or the perfect place to take the kids, you'll find it close to home in Mansfield. Our REALTORS® are here to help you scare up some fun with local fall events in the Mansfield area.
Frightfully Fun Halloween Events
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Haunting at the Harvest – 4050 Bromfield Road, Lucas, OH 44843
Lucas homes for sale make it easy to visit the historic Malabar Farms State Park, where you can experience the spooky fun of Haunting at the Harvest. Bring the whole family for a haunted hay ride and a hike through the park. There will be a special Halloween movie showing at the barn and plenty of family fun at the Visitor's Center.