
Richland County, Ohio offers no shortage of fun places to enjoy the holiday season. From cutting a tree to hopping aboard a wagon ride, dozens of local farms and farm markets offer a chance to get into the Christmas spirit. Our REALTORS® are especially fond of Kleerview Farm, home of Santa's Barnyard Express!
Just 10 minutes outside Bellville, Ohio, Kleerview Farm is nestled in the Clear Fork Valley, surrounded by the rolling hills and farmlands of Richland County. Every year, countless locals and visitors flock to the 230-acre farm to cut Christmas trees, take part in all kinds of fun holiday happenings – and to meet the herd of reindeer that call Kleerview Farm home.

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.
As the temperatures cool and the scents of pumpkin pie and apple cider linger in the air, serious homebuyers are looking for their next home sweet home.
October
306 Ways to Negotiate the Price for a Home
When you're shopping for Mansfield homes for sale, finding a house that you'd love to call your own is just one step in a lengthy process. Negotiating a price for that home is one of the most critical steps in the process, while also ranking as one of the most intimidating for both new and experienced home buyers. Our REALTORS® know what it takes to succeed at the negotiating table, and we've put together six tips to help you negotiate a price when buying a house.
- Find the Right Real Estate Agent
Whether you have extensive experience or you're negotiating the price of a home for the first time, working with the right real estate agent will make life much easier. An experienced agent has been at the negotiating table many times before, so they're the perfect person to provide guidance. Don't be afraid to interview more than one buyer's agent to find someone you're confident working with as you buy a home.October
22Finding Your Roots in Bellville: Visit the Ohio Genealogical Society
A rich history and bright future come together in Richland County, Ohio. It's a great place to put down roots, literally and metaphorically – the county's name comes from the fertile soil found here – and thanks to the help of the Ohio Genealogical Society, it's a place where many Ohioans can trace their families back through the years and miles. So whether you're interested in learning more about your family's history or planning for its future, our REALTORS® believe Richland County is a great place to do so.Trace Your History to Bellville, Ohio
The Richland County village of Bellville is an excellent example of this region's unique and fascinating history. Founded in 1808 and the site of a minor gold rush in 1853, it's a tight-knit but welcoming community that offers small-town charm just minutes from the larger city of Mansfield. The Bellville Bandstand, built in 1879, still stands in the heart of the village, and you can trace the path of the B&O Railroad right through Bellville.