Posts from November 7th, 2025
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Of Mice and Men - Winter pipe burst
WINTER - VACANT PROPERTY
"Of Mice and Men"
It's hard to believe cold weather is forcing it's way into Ohio again, but here we are. I had quite the chilly season last year, good and bad. Some great opportunities to help people sell their homes, even in the depths of the winter.
One in particular offered a new challenge, and learning opportunity, which I'll not soon forget.
Lakengren is a lake community near Eaton, Ohio with a variety of home styles, but primarily built in the 1990's. The home I had listed (and under contract) was vacant.
In February the arctic vortex came, and with it snow and below zero temperatures. The owners were nearby and were checking on the house pretty regularly, but overnight the heating system switched off.
Being rural, first question, did the propane tank run dry? Nope, half-full. Did the furnace get overworked? HVAC tech said no, just fine, almost new system.
I was super lucky to...
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