Posts from February 2024

UPDATE: Effective February 6, 2026, the City of Cleveland no longer requires a mandatory exterior inspection before the sale or transfer of 1–3 unit vacant residential properties. Read more here.

After much debate, the city of Cleveland just passed a new ordinance requiring vacant homes in the city to be registered and have the exterior inspected before they transfer to a new owner. How's this going to impact you? This is a major change that's going to impact buyers and sellers in the marketplace, and Progressive Urban is here to help you navigate it. 

The new ordinance (which the city calls Residents First) ONL...

Click Here to Read More...

Did you receive an unexpectedly high utility bill this month? Reducing energy costs is a primary objective for most homeowners, but sometimes it's easier said than done — especially if your home is old. If brand-new doors and windows are beyond your budget this year, don't worry. There are many simple things you can do to improve your home's energy efficiency. Our real estate agents are here with some helpful tips.

Click Here to Read More...

Northeast Ohio's winters have their ups and downs in terms of temps and sunshine, but one consistent bright spot has been Brite Winter Fest, a hot blast of winter fun that combines music, art and the great outdoors. 

Founded and helmed by local artists for the past 15 years, the ironically-named Brite is back this year with three dozen acts on five stages in the Flats West Bank. It all goes down Saturday, Feb. 24 from 3 pm to midnight, and as usual there's a lot to check out. You can't go wrong for $12, which is about half the cost of a cover band these days. 

Bonus: The weather is looking crisp and wintry this Saturday, so put on your hipster hat and come on down. Progressive Urban Real Estate has supported Brite as a bronze level sponsor for several years. 

PURE's broker and co-owner David Sharkey is a big music...

Click Here to Read More...

Simple, easy, and delicious — sometimes handheld foods like pizza and wings make for the perfect dinner. Whether you're looking for a bar snack to accompany your drink or an easy dinner solution for the whole family, our real estate agents often turn to the perfect combination of pizza and wings. Nothing compliments a carb-heavy pizza with sweet sauce quite like an order of spicy, protein-filled buffalo wings. If you're looking to indulge in this perfect pairing, here are some of our favorite restaurants around Cleveland:

Click Here to Read More...