ACAR Home For All

10/13/2026

🏡 88% of teens say they want to own a home someday. The habits that get them there start now.

NAR’s new guide gives parents easy talking points on credit, budgeting, debt, and saving for a down payment.

Read the Guide + Share it with your Family: https://www.nar.realtor/the-facts/consumer-guide-talk-to-your-teens-about-money-and-homeownership

Find more useful Consumer Guides at HomeForAllNEO.com.

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The sooner teens start making smart money decisions, the better their chances of one day saving up to buy their own home. The following topics are a great place to start the conversation.

10/02/2026

Stable housing is the foundation for strong communities.

We're proud to award our 2026 Home For All Community Fund Grant of $10,000 to Next Stride Living, a Northeast Ohio nonprofit creating stable, supportive housing and helping adults navigate major life transitions.

Based in Cleveland Heights, Next Stride Living offers more than a place to live. Residents receive structure, mentorship, life skills support and connections to community resources that help them build independence.

The Home For All Community Fund is one way we put our commitment to Northeast Ohio into action, supporting organizations that expand housing opportunities in the communities we call home.

Read the full story: https://akronclevelandrealtors.com/news/acar-awards-10000-home-for-all-community-fund-grant-to-next-stride-living/

09/23/2026

Scams are getting smarter, and some now use AI to pose as someone you trust. They can pop up at any point when you buy, sell, or rent a home.

NAR's new Consumer Guide: Fraud Red Flags shows what to watch for, like emails asking for wire details or last minute changes to payment instructions.

The rule is simple: stop, verify, then act. Use a phone number you already trust, and call your REALTOR®, lender, or title company directly.

Read the guide: https://www.nar.realtor/the-facts/consumer-guide-fraud-red-flags

Buying or selling soon? Connect with a local REALTOR®: HomeForAllNEO.com.
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Increasingly sophisticated scams, including use of AI to impersonate people, can occur at any stage of a transaction and often aren’t immediately obvious. If something occurs that doesn’t seem quite right, this resource will help you understand the potential risks and take appropriate action.

09/15/2026

New Podcast episode is live!

We talked fair housing with Alexia Smokler of the National Association of REALTORS® and covered a lot in 30 minutes:

🏠 What housing voucher protections mean for renters
🤖 Why AI chatbots shouldn't pick your neighborhood
🏫 How to get real answers about local schools
📍 Two housing related charter amendments on Akron's November ballot

Give it a listen 👉 https://akronclevelandrealtors.com/members/home-for-all-podcast/

Free homebuyer guides and local down payment assistance at HomeForAllNEO.com

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The real estate podcast is a bi-weekly show discussing everything in and about and around housing in counties in Northeast Ohio.

09/10/2026

Buying a home in Maple Heights? In February, Maple Heights City Council extended the point of sale inspection escrow waiver for owner occupant buyers, easing upfront costs while keeping property standards in place. Buyers must sign an affidavit committing to live in the home for at least two years, and the change is retroactive to January 1.

ACAR has pushed for this reform for years to help make Maple Heights homeownership more attainable.

Full story 👇
https://akronclevelandrealtors.com/news/advocacy-win-maple-heights-extends-pos-escrow-waiver/

Talk to a local REALTOR® 👇
HomeForAllNEO.com

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08/31/2026

Community spirit in action! Local REALTORS® spent the day sprucing up the landscaping at the Veteran's Point sign in Shalersville Park. Grateful to see neighbors coming together to make our community a little more beautiful.

08/26/2026

Thinking about helping your kid buy a home? 🏡

You're not alone. Nearly 3 in 4 parents with kids at home are already saving or planning to help them buy someday, and it's no wonder: first-time buyers now make up just 21% of purchases, the lowest share on record.

Before writing a check, get clear on: Is it a gift or a loan? Can you afford to help without dipping into retirement? Have you talked through expectations?

NAR's new consumer guide covers what families should know: https://www.nar.realtor/the-facts/consumer-guide-helping-family-members-become-homeowners

Check out more consumer guides at HomeForAllNEO.com

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If you are contemplating providing financial support to your children or other family members, here are helpful facts and guidelines to bear in mind.

08/11/2026

Have you tuned in to the Podcast yet?

🎧 Stream now on your favorite podcast app or listen right on our website https://akronclevelandrealtors.com/members/home-for-all-podcast/

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08/06/2026

🏠 New Consumer Guide: Condominium Insurance

Buying a condo? There's more to insurance than meets the eye. Condo owners typically deal with two policies: one from the condominium association, and one from the unit owner. Knowing how these two work together can help you avoid coverage gaps and surprise costs down the road.

- A licensed insurance agent can help you evaluate your coverage needs
- Your condo association can answer questions about its own policy

Check out the new guide plus previous ones using the link below.
HomeForAllNEO.com.

Questions? Drop them in the comments!

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07/29/2026

Recent industry-wide litigation has spawned misinformation about how real estate professionals work with clients and how the MLS supports an efficient housing market. Mining data from four years of home sales transactions, a new study reveals the truth behind the misperceptions. We're sharing the findings all week 👇

❌ Myth #2: Real estate commissions drive up home prices.

✅ Fact #2: There is no relationship between the offer of buyer agency compensation and home prices. In fact, as home prices increase, the offer of buyer agent compensation typically represents a smaller percentage of the home's price.

Want to learn more about how buying or selling a home works in Northeast Ohio? Visit HomeForAllNEO.com.

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