The Hurd Group at exp Realty

11/04/2026

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11/03/2026

Rivalry weekend, lake-effect snow, and a house full of relatives. Selling an Akron home over the holidays takes some planning. Our new guide explains whether to stay listed, pause, or wait, and why December is a good time to start any point-of-sale paperwork.

Listed or about to list in Greater Akron before the holidays? Compare staying on the market, pausing, or waiting through a Northeast Ohio winter.

10/27/2026

Radiators knocking, the sump pump thumping, floors creaking after dark?

Akron homes get talkative in the fall. Most of it is normal, but a few sounds deserve a closer look.

Our new guide explains what's behind common Northeast Ohio house noises.

A Greater Akron Area guide to the creaks, pops, and rattles homes make in fall, and how to tell normal sounds from ones worth calling a professional about.

10/20/2026

After buyers finish admiring the kitchen, the next question is usually about the gas bill. With heating season starting up, Greater Akron Area buyers want to know what a home actually costs to run, and sellers are often put on the spot without much warning.

Past utility bills are the most useful answer you can offer, since they show seasonal highs and lows rather than one misleading number. If you're on a budget billing plan, that's worth mentioning too, since it smooths out actual usage. Our blog walks through this question along with others buyers tend to ask, from heating system basics to water and sewer setup, so you can prepare before showings start.

Selling a Greater Akron home this fall? Prepare answers about heating bills, energy choice, older systems, and water before buyers ask.

10/15/2026

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10/13/2026

Picture that first dinner at a new table, with decorations going up in rooms you chose. If you're buying in the Greater Akron Area and hoping for that, October is a good time to find out what it would take. A conversation with your lender about preapproval and remaining documents, plus one with your agent about how long the steps after an accepted offer typically take, will show whether your goal is comfortable, tight, or better suited to the new year.

Holiday sales can complicate things, too. Opening a store credit account for new furniture during the mortgage process can affect your application, since lenders typically review credit again before closing. Our blog walks through those timing questions and how to keep the date from driving the decision.

Hoping to move in before the holidays? See what to consider about timing, budgets, and travel plans if you're buying in the Greater Akron Area.

10/06/2026

Wondering if you need to scrub every floor before an agent walks through your home? You don't. A first listing appointment is really just a conversation about your goals and timeline, usually about an hour, covering a walk-through, a pricing discussion, and a look at how the agent plans to market your home. Nothing gets decided on the spot.

What matters most is sharing the details an agent can't see on their own, like a roof replaced three years ago or a basement that stayed dry through a wet spring. Those details shape both the pricing conversation and the plan going forward. If you're in the Greater Akron Area and curious what that first meeting actually looks like, our blog walks through what to expect and what to ask.

Thinking about selling in the Greater Akron Area? Here's what actually happens at a first listing appointment, from the walk-through to the pricing conversation.

09/29/2026

You’ve found the home, run the mortgage numbers, and started measuring for the sofa. Somewhere in there, home insurance deserves a spot in the conversation, even though it’s easy to push to the bottom of the list. Getting a quote early, while you're still considering a home in the Greater Akron Area, gives you time to ask about the roof, heating system, and any severe weather exposure before those details turn into surprises later.

An early quote also gives you something real to work with. If the number feels high, you can ask why, compare coverage instead of just price, and get answers before your decision deadline arrives. Our latest blog walks through exactly what to ask and when to ask it.

A guide for Greater Akron Area homebuyers on getting early insurance quotes, understanding coverage details, and budgeting for the real cost of owning a home.

09/22/2026

Have you ever been the first one awake in someone else’s house, standing in the kitchen wondering if you’re “allowed” to start the coffee? Your guests feel that same hesitation, even when they’re completely welcome, which is why a few small touches in your home can make a big difference. Something as simple as a place to leave an open suitcase, a basket for toiletries and chargers, or a side table for a bo
ok and a glass of water tells them they’re thought of.

Our latest blog walks you through details like setting out specific towels, leaving the Wi‑Fi password on the nightstand, and making morning coffee easy, so hosting overnight guests feels smoother for everyone.

Simple ways to get your Greater Akron Area home guest-ready, from where guests put their bags to easy breakfasts and relaxed downtime.

09/15/2026

When you’re packing to move, you probably think about boxes and bubble wrap long before you think about your video doorbell, smart thermostat, or that front-door code everyone uses. But buyers will notice those features, and it helps to decide early what’s staying, what you’re taking with you, and how the new owner will be able to use anything you leave behind.

A simple walk around the house with your phone, opening each app as you go, can reveal more than the obvious gadgets, like a leak sensor under the sink or a small hub by the router that controls your lights. Our latest blog walks you through how to list these devices, handle subscriptions and accessories, and get everything ready so both you and your buyer have a smoother handoff.

Not sure what to do with your video doorbell, smart locks, or thermostats when you sell in the Greater Akron Area? Here’s how to handle your smart-home features before moving.