Announcements
What You Should Really Know About Browsing for Homes Online
As part of LoCAR's continuing effort to inform the general public of real estate issues, the following article was submitted to the Morning Journal, The Chronicle-Telegram and LorainCounty.com: Let’s just admit it...browsing for homes online is a window shopper’s Shangri-La. The elegantly decorated rooms, the sculpted gardens, the colorful front doors that just pop with those “come hither” hues. Browser beware: Those listings may be seductive, but they might not be giving you the complete picture. READ MORE
An Important Message for our Community of Homeowners and Renters
We know that a home is not just a home. It’s a place that is uniquely yours. A place to build your future. As real estate policy continues to evolve at all levels of government, we too, look to evolve our approach to protecting the dream of homeownership. As we move into a new, exciting chapter of homeowner advocacy, we will be retiring the Home Ownership Matters brand and investing in new tools, resources and opportunities that help secure and protect your most valuable asset. READ MORE
Ohio REALTORS® Honor Alec Hagerty
On Tuesday January 23, 2024 during the Ohio REALTORS® Board of Directors meeting at Winter Conference, a resolution was passed honoring LoCAR REALTOR® member, Alec Hagerty. READ MORE
REALTOR® Safety Pledge
To inspire REALTORS® and REALTOR® Associations to keep safety top of mind and implemented into daily business protocols, the National Association of REALTORS® encourages associations and our members to make a pledge to REALTOR® Safety. LoCAR has taken the REALTOR® Safety Pledge. As a REALTOR® association, we pledge to promote REALTOR® Safety in communications, media, governance, and action(s). We strive to ensure the safety of our members and the public. READ MORE
LoCAR REALTOR® Members' Dream Becomes a Reality
The “Lorain Sign” started as just an idea from LoCAR REALTOR® members Andrea and Jeff Neal. The idea became reality through generous donations from the private sector and local businesses. The project would not have been possible without the creative assistance of Lorainite, Brian Bartlebaugh, a lifelong friend of the Neals. Brian was more than happy to volunteer his time to give back to his community as the Designer Project Engineer. Together they raised the $25,000-plus needed to begin fabrication of the sign. READ MORE
