
At Haring Realty, our REALTORS® know house hunting has its share of ups and downs.
If you're buying a house as a couple, it's important to understand your needs and expectations so you can come to a choice as a couple. Some compromise is expected, but choosing a home over one partner's objections can lead to problems down the line.
On the other hand, a home you both love will only make your bond stronger.
Here's how you can do it:

Winter in Ohio is in full bloom. There is nothing quite as cozy as a crackling fire in the fireplace of your Mansfield home. However, the last thing any homeowner wants is for disaster to strike, potentially damaging their home and putting loved ones in danger. Understanding and practicing fireplace safety is crucial in ensuring that your house and family are safe. Our REALTORS® offer these eight tips to keep your fireplace in tip-top shape and protect our family.

If you've been searching for a new home, you probably know that the residential real estate market slows down this time of year. That doesn't mean you have to postpone your search. The year-end holiday season offers the best opportunities to visit Mansfield homes for sale and seal the deal on your new home.
Our REALTORS® keep informed about regional marketing data. Their research shows that buying a home during the holidays makes sense, especially when you're a serious buyer. They share five good reasons why you should step up your home search during the holidays.

If you've been browsing online listings of Mansfield homes for sale, you've probably come across some that are listed as "contingent." Some buyers shy away from contingent listings because they don't really know what that means, or because they assume it means that the home isn't available. That can be a big mistake.
So let's take a moment to go over contingent home listings, and the different types of contingencies you may come across on your home search.

Buying a house can be more challenging in a seller's market. It may feel as if you keep hitting roadblocks and dead ends and only the sellers are in control. In this market, there are more potential buyers, able and willing to make a purchase, than there are Mansfield homes for sale. The low inventory means that the existing homes are priced higher, but still sell relatively quickly.
This does not mean that you can't buy a home in Mansfield, Ohio for a good price even--it just means you may need a little help and advice from real estate insiders. Here are three ways to buy your dream home even in today's market.