Real Estate : Buzz

The Akron area is among 25 “hidden gem” markets when it comes to investing in single-family rental property.

So says a report with Summit County ranked No. 11 nationwide. The report was released Thursday by housing industry research company RealtyTrac.


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The Lorain County Land Reutilization Corp., or land bank, has completed about 178 demolitions around the county. It is a “wildly successful” outcome that has earned praise from state officials, said Lorain County Administrator James Cordes. More money could be in the pipeline soon to tear down blighted houses around the county.

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WALKING isn’t just good for you. It has become an indicator of your socioeconomic status. Read the full story here.