Don Petrasek Howard Hanna

05/08/2026

I'm working on putting together videos on the actual returns that I've been getting on my investment properties.....here's the first one

Actual Investment Property Returns North Olmsted OH 3 bdrm condo

05/07/2026

If you’re currently asking yourself: can I stay in this house long-term, or does it make more sense to move? Here’s what I'd tell you.

While aging in place can be a great option, over time it usually means making updates so your home continues to work for you.

That’s why planning ahead matters if you think you want to go this route. It gives you the chance to spread out the work and the costs over time.

If this has crossed your mind at all and you’re trying to decide what’s next, what projects to tackle, or what else is out there, let’s talk it through.

05/05/2026

05/04/2026

This weeks contractor spotlight - a well known leader in home improvement in the area who has been my go to for many years.

04/24/2026

NEW LISTING: Great Opportunity
$159,900 in a $250k-$265K neighborhood
Needs renovation, largely cosmetic
138 Valley Forge Cir Elyria

04/15/2026

Does the recent rise in foreclosure filings mean we’re headed for another crash? The short answer is no.

Right now, only 1% of all homes are seriously delinquent, meaning the owners are more than 90 days behind on their payments. That’s only 1 in 100.

During the last crash, it was 9%. That’s 1 in 11. And that’s a big difference.

Plus, not every delinquency even turns into a foreclosure. Many homeowners work out repayment plans. Others will use their equity to sell.

So, don’t let foreclosure headlines spark flashbacks to 2008. This isn’t a wave. It’s a ripple at most.

04/13/2026

This week’s contractor recommendation is Hofmann Plumbing in Westlake. Call them for any plumbing issue big or small. Reach out to me anytime for contractor recommendations or for help solving any house issues!

04/10/2026

Successfully guiding you through an investment property purchase or sale requires skills that most agents don't have. I've owned, managed, rented and sold investment properties for over 20 years. Experience matters- call me when its time to sell or buy an investment property.