#HomeForAll Podcast

Welcome to our new episode this week, featuring ACAR members Alex Cruz and Jackie Cassara! This episode explores the topic of the LGBTQ+ community and the barriers they face in the world of real estate. We couldn't have asked for two better guests to handle this important topic - and their insight is incredibly powerful. Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communica...

You can reach Garry Marsoubian at talktogarry@mlsnow.com Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing kmoss@akronclevelandrealtors.com. 

The #HomeForAll Podcast is back in session! This episode kicks off a great conversation in the studio with John Lynch and Mike Mendoza! Celebrity appearances are made by ACAR's own Therese Covell. Listen as they talk about all the ways that the Cleveland neighborhoods have evolved through the years, as well as what it means to be involved with CIE and ACAR, now powered by Crexi.  You can read...

Your favorite dynamic duo is back once again to recap all the final stats from this week's big Election Day! Listen in as Jamie and Dean catch us all up to speed on the notable wins and losses from Cuyahoga, Portage and Summit counties.  Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing kmoss@akronclevelandrealtors.com. 

We are back with the second half of our episode featuring Jeff Russell and Jackie Cassara to continue on in the great adventure of navigating the REALTOR® business life as a newcomer! If you haven't listened to part 1, we highly recommend checking that out before listening to this episode! As always, if you'd like to reach out: Jackie Cassara | 216-721-1210 |jackiecassara@howardhanna.com...

Another new episode of the #HomeForAll Podcast is in the books, this time with 2 amazing guests, Jeff Russell and Jackie Cassara! They join us in the studio to cover a wide range of topics such as business decisions, professionalism in social media, daily routines and more! It's part 1 of a jam-packed episode that we've split into 2. You won't want to miss this one, so listen up - a...

Welcome back to another episode of the #HomeForAll Podcast! This episode features ACAR'S own Jamie McMillen and Mike Valerino as they fill us in on a proposed Ordinance 1039 - one that ACAR disagrees with.  You can read all about it on our launched webpage at clevelandresidentslast.com - don't forget to make your voices heard!  Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your AC...

We're back with our second episode of the season, and we're so excited to share with you! In this episode we were thrilled to host Ali Whitley in our studio, the 2024 Ohio REALTORS President (and former ACAR President, too!). Learn about what led Ali to get into the industry, and what keeps her going through her many years of service! It's a great episode that you won't want to...

Welcome back to another episode of our #HomeForAll podcast! In this episode we were pleased to host the Ohio Treasurer, Robert Sprague, in our studio at the ACAR Office. Treasurer Sprague was in to tell us about the new program that his office recently launched,  Ohio Homebuyer Plus. This is an exciting new program designed to help more Ohioans realize the dream of owning a home. Ohio Homebuyer Pl...

We were fortunate to have the whole committee in our recording studio today (with room to spare), and from that a great episode was born. This is what happens when great minds come together to converse - a wealth of information on the benefits of the Association, what we're looking forward to in 2024 and more!⁠ Thank you again to our Executive Committee for taking the time to speak on the pod...

Welcome back to for the final episode this season of our #HomeForAll Podcast! In this episode we take a deep dive through all the different Committees that we have here at ACAR! As we gear up for the 2024 season to begin, we're giving all our members a basic understanding of what goes on here at ACAR, and who they can talk to about getting involved!  A full list of all ACAR staff who spoke to...

Check out our latest episode of the #HomeForAll Podcast with our ACAR member and RPR extraordinaire Kady Overton! Learn about what RPR can do for you, and hear directly from Kady on how impactful it can be!  To contact Kady, you can reach her by email at kadyoverton@howardhanna.com or by phone at 330-651-5308.  Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director...

Welcome back to an all new episode of our #HomeForAll podcast! This episode we are hearing all about the ins and outs of our Homebuyer 101 courses, straight from the source herself, Jamie McMillen! This course is an invaluable source of knowledge for those out there buying their first homes, or those who may not have purchased a home in quite some time. To view our Homebuyer's guide, you can...

We had Jamie McMillen and Dean DePiero in the studio to round up all of the results from the local elections that happened last week. It's a great episode that you won't want to miss! Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing kmoss@akronclevelandrealtors.com. 

Join us for a new episode of our #HomeForAll Podcast featuring the Candidates for our ACAR Board of Directors. Here from our Candidates on their experience, willingness to be a part of our ACAR board and what they plan to bring to the table. Voting is live and open until October 4th. All members are able to vote via the following link: https://tinyurl.com/ACARvote Questions about the content in th...

Check out an all-new episode with former ACAR's Sandy Naragon! We were thrilled to have her back in the studio and in the office space again. Sit back, relax and enjoy our catch up! Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing kmoss@akronclevelandrealtors.com. 

Join us for a new episode featuring Lonnie Pratt and Michael Lepley with the Mobility Program of the new  Cuyahoga Community Choice Demonstration! Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing kmoss@akronclevelandrealtors.com. 

The #HomeForAll Podcast is back with an update on all things legislative for the first quarter of 2023.  Joining us in the studio are ACAR Vice-President of Government Affairs, Jamie McMillen and ACAR Political Consultant, Dean DePiero.  Join the Legislative Committee HERE . Become a Community Watchdog HERE . Jamie McMillen can be reached via email at jmcmillen@akronclevelandrealtors.com. Dean DiP...

It’s been one year since our CEO, Mike Valerino took the reins from then CEO, Sandy Naragon.  It’s been an incredibly exciting year at ACAR and we're giving you an in-depth look at the association from Mike’s perspective. Your ACAR CEO Mike Valerino can be reached by emailing mvalerino@akronclevelandrealtors.com. Want to request an office visit from ACAR staff? Call (216) 901-0130 for more in...

Ohio’s Superintendent of Real Estate and Professional Licensing Daphne Hawk joins us to cover a wide variety of topics including Wholesaling, Complaints and Trends, departmental modernization and so much more. Ms. Hawk was appointed to the position in July 2022 and has over 25 years of experience in the real estate industry as a sales agent, brokerage manager, sales trainer, and productivity coach...

Weighing in at 10 pages, Ohio’s Statewide Residential Purchase Agreement is one of the latest and greatest advancements in our industry.  We’re going to talk about all the ins and outs of how it came to be, what it means for our REALTORS® and a ton of other questions.   For this deep dive, we have three great guests: Howard Hanna General Counsel Jon Deegan, Operating Principal/Broker at Keller Wil...

We're joined once again by  MLS Now VP of Quality Assurance Anne Petit! The short list of topics include... the listing process – life cycle bringing potential rule violations to the forefront  staff listings and requests for corrections  the most frequent violations and so much more! Click here to view the MLS Now Rules and Regulations. For questions about these topics and more, email Anne P...

The #HomeForAll Podcast team is honored to welcome the one and only Lydia Pope! Ms. Pope is currently serving as the 32nd President of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Inc., and is the 3rd woman in NAREB’s 75-year history to serve in this position.  In this exclusive session, Ms. Pope breaks down her leadership journey, the mentors she's had along the way and her vision for th...

As we celebrate Black History Month, we're joined in this episode by current ACAR President, Akil Hameed and 1986 President of what is now known as ACAR, Mr. J Everett Prewitt.   Mr. Prewitt was the very first African American president of the association and has continued to break down barriers throughout his life. Today he and President Hameed are going to share their leadership journeys in...

Season 5 is starting strong with an exclusive insight from our 2023 ACAR Officers. This group of three (alongside CEO Mike Valerino) will be breaking down their leadership journeys,  plans for the year ahead and so much more.  Treasurer Drew Gaebelein recommends anything by John Maxwell. Drew can be reached at 216.310.3739 or drew@drewgaebelein.com.  President Elect Mark Vittardi recommends "...