Dennis Gonatas - Broker at Gonatas Real Estate

10/31/2026

Recently Sold! 764 Havenwood Drive , Youngstown just went off the market.

764 Havenwood Drive , Youngstown, OH 44512 See 1 Photos, description and maps; Bedrooms: 4; Full Baths: 2; Partial Baths: 1; Square Feet: 3376; Price: $314,900; MLS ID: 5244993

10/31/2026

Recently Sold! 129 Evans Avenue , Austintown just went off the market.

129 Evans Avenue , Austintown, OH 44515 See 1 Photos, description and maps; Bedrooms: 2; Full Baths: 2; Square Feet: 1105; Price: $209,900; MLS ID: 5245307

10/31/2026

Recently Sold! 21 Stratford Green Drive , Canfield just went off the market.

21 Stratford Green Drive , Unit 1, Canfield, OH 44406 See 1 Photos, description and maps; Bedrooms: 2; Full Baths: 1; Partial Baths: 1; Square Feet: 1008; Price: $174,000; MLS ID: 5226732

10/30/2026

Recently Pending! 457 S Colonial Drive, Cortland now has an offer pending.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 457 S Colonial Drive, Cortland, OH 44410, 2402 square foot, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, asking price of $265,000, MLS ID 5231012

10/30/2026

How to Spot Areas of Your Home That Need Better Ventilation
A room that feels stuffy once in a while isn't necessarily a problem. A room that regularly holds moisture, odors, or stale air deserves a closer look.
Ventilation helps move moisture and indoor air out of areas where they tend to collect. Bathrooms and kitchens are obvious places to check, but problems...

Poor airflow can make parts of a home feel stuffy or damp. Learn where to look for ventilation problems and when they may need more attention.

10/29/2026

Just Listed! Take a look at this new listing at 2333 Ohio Avenue , Youngstown.

Photos, maps, description of Property For Rent at 2333 Ohio Avenue , Youngstown, OH 44504, asking price of $1,100 / Monthly

10/29/2026

Recently Pending! 114 Joan Circle, Campbell now has an offer pending.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 114 Joan Circle, Campbell, OH 44405, 1540 square foot, 3 bedrooms, 1 full & 1 partial bathrooms, asking price of $125,000, MLS ID 5248807

10/29/2026

Looking at a home in the Tri-County Area?

Here's a quick local mortgage-rate snapshot as of Thursday, October 29, 2026:
• 30-year fixed: 7.125%–7.49%
• 15-year fixed: 6.375%–6.75%
• FHA: 6.75% · VA: 6.875% · USDA: 7.625% (Neighbors Bank, APR 8.356%)
• Freddie Mac national weekly avg (week of Oct 22, 2026): 7.32% / 6.68%

Tri-County market (Source: MLS NOW, 90-day snapshot (Jul 31–Oct 28, 2026)):
• Mahoning: 57 days on market (avg), average sale price $244,300, 3.3 months of inventory (seller's market), 48% odds of selling in 90 days
• Trumbull: 48 days on market (avg), average sale price $217,438, 2.3 months of inventory (seller's market), 56% odds of selling in 90 days
• Columbiana: 61 days on market (avg), average sale price $254,374, 3.1 months of inventory (seller's market), 49% odds of selling in 90 days

Mahoning by home style:
• 2-Story: 60 days on market, avg. $281,725, 3.3 mo. inventory, 48% odds of selling in 90 days
• Ranch: 53 days on market, avg. $230,814, 2.9 mo. inventory, 51% odds of selling in 90 days
• Cape Cod: 64 days on market, avg. $160,539, 3.0 mo. inventory, 50% odds of selling in 90 days
• Split-Level: 56 days on market, avg. $231,020, 2.5 mo. inventory, 54% odds of selling in 90 days
• Bi-Level: 27 days on market, avg. $218,927, 2.2 mo. inventory, 58% odds of selling in 90 days
• Condo: 52 days on market, avg. $234,541, 3.8 mo. inventory, 44% odds of selling in 90 days

Trumbull by home style:
• 2-Story: 56 days on market, avg. $222,901, 3.3 mo. inventory, 48% odds of selling in 90 days
• Ranch: 40 days on market, avg. $222,519, 1.5 mo. inventory, 67% odds of selling in 90 days
• Cape Cod: 46 days on market, avg. $191,419, 1.9 mo. inventory, 62% odds of selling in 90 days
• Split-Level: 49 days on market, avg. $232,540, 2.9 mo. inventory, 51% odds of selling in 90 days
• Bi-Level: 41 days on market, avg. $247,232, 2.4 mo. inventory, 56% odds of selling in 90 days
• Condo: 69 days on market, avg. $220,447, 2.2 mo. inventory, 58% odds of selling in 90 days

Columbiana by home style:
• 2-Story: 70 days on market, avg. $291,076, 3.9 mo. inventory, 44% odds of selling in 90 days
• Ranch: 59 days on market, avg. $246,293, 2.6 mo. inventory, 54% odds of selling in 90 days
• Cape Cod: 53 days on market, avg. $213,558, 2.5 mo. inventory, 54% odds of selling in 90 days
• Split-Level*: 42 days on market, avg. $256,200, 3.3 mo. inventory, 47% odds of selling in 90 days
• Bi-Level*: 51 days on market, avg. $308,714, 0.4 mo. inventory, 88% odds of selling in 90 days
• Condo: 51 days on market, avg. $237,451, 1.4 mo. inventory, 68% odds of selling in 90 days
* = fewer than 10 sales; interpret with caution.

What these numbers mean: Days on market = the average number of days homes were listed before going under contract. Average sale price = the average price homes sold for. Months of inventory = how long the current listings would last if nothing new came on (under 4 = seller's market, 4–6 balanced, over 6 buyer's). Odds of selling in 90 days = the chance a listed home sells within 90 days.

Rates move daily — message or call Gonatas Real Estate and we'll connect you with a licensed lender for a personalized quote.

Gonatas Real Estate
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Rates as of 10/29/2026; not an offer to lend. Equal Housing Opportunity.

10/29/2026

FAMILY & HOME MATTERS
with Dennis Gonatas

Part 2: If you were hospitalized tomorrow, could your family find what they need?

Most families have important information scattered everywhere—some in a filing cabinet, some online, some on a phone, and some that only one person knows.

If you suddenly became seriously ill or unable to handle things yourself, would the people you trust know where to start?

Consider creating a secure Family Emergency Information Folder.

It should help a trusted person quickly locate important information such as:

📞 Emergency Contacts
Family members, close friends, doctors, attorney, insurance agent, financial adviser, employer, and anyone else who may need to be contacted.

🩺 Medical Information
Doctors, medications, allergies, health insurance information, pharmacy, and the location of any health care power of attorney or living will.

📄 Important Documents
Where to find your will, powers of attorney, insurance policies, property documents, vehicle titles, birth certificates, marriage records, and other important records.

🏦 Financial Information
A list of banks, insurance companies, retirement accounts, loans, utilities, and recurring bills.

You do not need to put every password or account number in an unsecured folder. The goal is to make sure the appropriate trusted person knows what exists and where the secure information can be found.

🏠 Home Information
Mortgage or rent information, utility providers, alarm company, important service providers, and instructions someone may need to take care of your home.

🐾 Pet Information
Veterinarian, medications, feeding instructions, and who should care for your pets.

🔑 Access Information
Where spare keys, safe information, and important instructions are located—without leaving sensitive information where anyone can access it.

One important step people forget:

Tell someone you trust that the folder exists and where it is located.

A beautifully organized emergency folder does very little good if nobody knows about it.

Keep the information somewhere secure, review it at least once a year, and update it whenever something important changes.

This is not about expecting something bad to happen.

It is about making a difficult situation a little easier for the people you love.

Organize it. Secure it. Tell someone you trust.

Save this post and share it with someone who should create their own emergency folder.

Dennis Gonatas
Gonatas Real Estate LLC