Posts from June 2026
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4th of July in Akron and Northeast Ohio
The anchor event: Lock 3 downtown Akron
For most people in the Summit County area, Lock 3 Park is the default destination on the Fourth - and this year, it comes with a three-day food festival wrapped around it.
The All-American Burger & BBQ Festival runs from July 2-4, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. each day. The vendor lineup includes A...
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Good HOA vs. Bad HOA: What Every Condo Buyer Needs to Know
Not all HOAs are created equal. Here's how to spot a well-run condo association - and the red flags that should send you running.
June 22, 2026·10 min read
The HOA can make or break a condo purchase - and it won't be obvious from a tour of the unit. Here's what you actually need to look at:
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The reserve fund is the single most important number. It should be 30-70% of the annual budget. 55% of HOAs fall short, whic...
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5 Best Neighborhoods Near Akron for First-Time Home Buyers (2026 Guide)
Akron's surrounding suburbs offer some of the best entry-level home values in Ohio. Tallmadge is the closest and most budget-friendly, Mogadore and Hartville offer small-town character, Springfield Township sits next to a nearly 1,000-acre metro park, and Ellet puts you inside the city limits at prices that still make sense for a first-timer. Read on for the full breakdown
Buying your first home is one of the biggest financial decisions you'll ever make - and picking the right neighborhood might matter even more than picking the right house. A great house in the wrong area can leave you with a long commute, underw...
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Summer in Mogadore: Guide to Outdoor Adventure
When people ask what it's like to live in Mogadore, the answer changes with the season. In summer, it becomes one of the most compelling cases for small-town Ohio living. Within a 20-minute drive of this quiet village in Portage County, you have a 27-mile reservoir shoreline, a national park with a 60-foot waterfall, a state park built for jet skis and sailboats, and a summer festival that fills Lions Park with food trucks and live music every July.
This guide covers everything worth doing within the Mogadore area this summer - from the outdoor activities that are literally on your doorstep to the day trips that make every weekend feel like a vacation.
Mogadore Reservoir:
For Mogadore residents, the reservoir isn't just nearby - it's part of daily life. The Mogadore Reservoir spans 1,104 acres with 27 miles of shoreline, and it's remarkably uncrowded for a body of water this size. Only electric motors ar...