Chris Horrigan Howard Hanna Chagrin Valley Real Estate

Chris Horrigan Howard Hanna Chagrin Valley Real Estate Homes in the Chagrin Valley and Greater Cleveland

Right now, there are four different housing markets running at once, and each one plays by its own rules:Cash buyersBuye...
09/26/2026

Right now, there are four different housing markets running at once, and each one plays by its own rules:

Cash buyers

Buyers taking out a mortgage

Homeowners feeling reluctant to give up their current low rate

Builders eager to sell their extra inventory

Which group you fall in can completely change how you should approach your move. But that’s where an agent comes in. I have the expertise on what to do for your specific situation and the strategies that are going to work for you. Let's figure out your next move from there. [email protected] or 216-577-4064

NAR Monthly Median Home Sale Pricing
09/25/2026

NAR Monthly Median Home Sale Pricing

Year to date mortgage rates reported by Freddie Mac.
09/18/2026

Year to date mortgage rates reported by Freddie Mac.

The best time to buy a home this year is here. Realtor.com says September 27–October 3 is expected to bring the best com...
09/16/2026

The best time to buy a home this year is here. Realtor.com says September 27–October 3 is expected to bring the best combination of buyer-friendly conditions in 2026. We’re talking about more homes to choose from, better pricing, less competition, and more time to decide. And maybe that’s enough to offset some of the pressure today’s higher rates are putting on your budget. Let’s have a quick conversation about what’s expected in our market and what’s available in your price point. BTW, the window doesn’t close after that one week. It’s open all October long. [email protected] or 216-577-4064.

Homes priced at $1M+ saw sales jump 14.8% compared to last year, even as the overall housing market cooled off, accordin...
09/09/2026

Homes priced at $1M+ saw sales jump 14.8% compared to last year, even as the overall housing market cooled off, according to the latest data from NAR. If you’re sitting on a high-end property, this is a good time to be selling. Buyers with serious budgets are active right now, and well-priced luxury listings are moving fast. Not sure how this applies to your house or our market? Contact me at [email protected] or 216-577-4064. We’ll figure it out together and build a plan that gets you the speed and price you’re after.

Year to Date 2026 National 30 and 15 Year Fixed Mortgage Rates from Freddie Mac.
08/27/2026

Year to Date 2026 National 30 and 15 Year Fixed Mortgage Rates from Freddie Mac.

More than 40% of sellers are dropping their asking price right now. And the median list price this July was the lowest f...
08/27/2026

More than 40% of sellers are dropping their asking price right now. And the median list price this July was the lowest for any July in 5 years. That means sellers aren’t banking on bidding wars or expecting buyers to pay whatever they ask. They’re more willing to meet you where you’re at. And that could work in your favor. Want to find out how much wiggle room you have on price in the northeast Ohio market? Contact me at 216-577-4064 or [email protected].

When's the last time someone told you what your house is worth?Not what some online estimate says. Not what your neighbo...
08/22/2026

When's the last time someone told you what your house is worth?

Not what some online estimate says. Not what your neighbor's place sold for. What your house is actually worth today.

If you're like most people, it's been years. And that number is worth a second look, especially now because it also tells you how much equity you have.

Data shows homeowners have an average of about $311k of equity today. That’s six figures. Once you sell, you can use that to put more money down or even buy your next house in cash.

So, today’s rates and prices may not be holding you back as much as you think.

If you're even thinking about what's next, let's talk. I’d be happy to do a free equity assessment and show you exactly what you're working with.

The number might just change what you thought was possible.

-UpHomebuyer

You may be hearing more homeowners are pulling their houses off the market. This trend is really about sellers adjusting...
06/24/2026

You may be hearing more homeowners are pulling their houses off the market. This trend is really about sellers adjusting to a market that needs the right price and the right prep. And when a homeowner misses the mark on price or prep, sometimes taking a house off the market is a good way to reset their strategy. It’s not a warning sign of broader trouble to come. If you have questions about something you’re hearing online or what something means for the market as a whole, reach out. [email protected]

Don’t scroll past the home that’s been sitting on the market for a few weeks or perhaps a month. Your first instinct mig...
06/22/2026

Don’t scroll past the home that’s been sitting on the market for a few weeks or perhaps a month. Your first instinct might be to assume there’s something wrong, but you could be missing out. Homes that have been on the market longest are the ones you should be looking at first. Because the longer a house sits, the more open the seller usually is to dropping the price or negotiating. So, before you write off a listing that’s been around for a while, let’s connect. [email protected]

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