#HomeForAll Podcast
The #HomeForAll Podcast is a bi-weekly show where we will discuss everything in and about and around housing in Cuyahoga, Portage and Summit Counties in Ohio. You will occasionally hear us discuss topics that are also at the state and national level, topics that are related to politics as they apply to housing and what’s going on here at ACAR.Each episode will feature an interview with someone (or more than one someone) related to the association or the industry, a subject matter expert sharing their knowledge or an overview of an important class or event that has been or will be offered here at ACAR or with one of our many partners in the industry.
Episodes
We are back in the studio with YPN's dynamic duo, Chair Cassie Karkan and Vice-Chair Aaron Rich! In this episode we cover the advantages and disadvantages to buying a home versus renting a space. Each scenario is different and there's several factors to take into consideration when making the next big life decision!
Hear about what Cassie and Aaron think in this latest episode, especially if you are a renter considering ma...
We're back for our fourth installment of the Consumer Podcast series with Jeannet Wright and Melissa Mentzer-Henninge again! This episode covers the very basics of what REALTORS do, how they help clients during a transaction and what the importance of a strong relationship means for consumers!
Ever wondered the difference between a REALTOR and a Real Estate Agent? Do clients do all the communicating during a transaction? Where...
We're back for another episode of the Consumer Podcast, this time all about the basics of home SELLING! We're joined by Jackie Cassarra and Cyndi Kane, two seasoned REALTORS with several years of experience helping clients to buy and sell.
This episode covers all the basics: what to consider when selling, whether or not staging is appropriate, how to move forward with professional support throughout the process and much m...
Hear from your 2026 Ohio REALTORS President Mic Gordon as he stops by the ACAR Podcasting Studio once again! In this episode Mic gives us a run-down on how the first months of his President term are going: what he's accomplished so far, what he's looking forward to and what he hopes to accomplish throughout the year! It's a great episode on the importance of personal wellbeing and striving to be an example for others...
Another great episode in the books! We welcome back Seth Task to the podcasting studio to hear the latest on what's happening with him and his involvement at NAR as the 2026 REALTOR Party Director.
Hear about how they are working with representatives at the local and national level to achieve equal homeownership opportunities for all - a cause we fight for every day here at ACAR!
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Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing kmoss@akronclevelandrealtors.com.
Welcome back to another episode of our Consumer Podcast! Today's guests are our YPN Forum Chair Cassie Karkan and our Vice-Chair Aaron Rich! We were lucky to have them stop by the recording studio to discuss the very basics of working with a REALTOR as a potential first time home buyer. What are the basic things necessary to know? How long is the projected home-buying timeline? Do you have to work with your REALTOR for a certa...
Welcome to our flagship episode of our Consumer Podcast, part of our #HomeForAll Podcast series! We were lucky to have on this episode our 2026 ACAR President Jeannet Wright and our Treasurer Melissa Mentzer-Henninge.
In this episode we have an introduction into the basics of home buying, how to define a consumer and what may be on their mind during the initial steps of the process. There's a wealth of information in this one ...
MLS Now CEO, Garry Marsoubian is back again to bring our ACAR members up to date with what's been happening at the MLS. He's here talking with ACAR CEO Mike Valerino about the market, new products and all the great things coming to the MLS in the near future. If you have questions for Garry, you can reach him at the MLS Now headquarters via email at garry@mlsnow.com.
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Welcome to a brand new season of our #HomeForAll Podcast - our ninth one! To kick off on the right foot, we started off strong with an interview with your 2026 Ohio REALTORS President, Mic Gordon!
We welcomed Mic to the recording studio to hear directly from him on the successes of the industry, how Ohio REALTORS impacts our Association and what his plans for his Presidential year include!
Looking to contact Mic yourself? You can do...
Garry Marsoubian from MLS Now is back once again in hot seat to talk to our ACAR members in conversation with CEO Mike Valerino. Hear what he has to say about MLS Now and how they operate, what drew him back to the industry and all about the concepts behind MLS Now’s recent rebrand!
Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing kmoss@akronclevelandrealtors.com.
The dynamic duo are back! Jamie McMillen and our Political Consultant Dean DePiero are back on air to do a quick debrief before next week's Election Day. Hear their overviews of what areas to keep an eye on, and what we can look out for at the polls.
Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing kmoss@akronclevelandrealtors.com.
Live to you from your ACAR Communications Department, it's Kelli and Gena here to give you a run down on all things related to our brand new mobile app, My ACAR. Listen in to learn the basics of what is offered, how this will benefit our members and what they can do to connect with one another in using the app!
Download on Apple App store: https://tinyurl.com/myacarapple
Download on Google Play store: https://tinyurl.com/myacarg...
Welcome back to another great episode, our first of Season 8! We were fortunate enough to have Daphne Hawk of ODRE stop by the podcast studio to give us the rundown on all things ethics complaint related, and what licensees can do upon receiving violations. Joined by the always charming Mike Valerino, listen in as these two divulge lots of critical information that all REALTOR members should know!
Assistant to Daphne: amy.jarvis@com...
We have a great new episode for you today, featuring Jose Medina from Keller Williams Legacy Group Realty. Listen in on an interview between Jose and ACAR CEO Mike Valerino to hear all the business ins and outs when dealing with real estate.
Jose's contact information: jose@josesellshomes.com
SHIFT Book: https://www.amazon.com/Shift-Reinvent-Business-Career-Personal/dp/038552627X
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This is a fantastic new episode featuring another incredible member from the Ohio REALTORS Team - Allison Wiley! Allison is the VP of Marketing & Communications over at OR, and stopped in to our podcast to talk about their "We'll Get You There" digital campaign! Hear about the process behind it, how it's being perceived and how members can get involved and be represented! You won't want to miss out on t...
In this episode, we're welcoming Kelsey Wozniak of eXp Realty, Interior Designer & Decorator at Simply Reimagined Designs, and Co-host and owner at Home Away Stays.
Listen in on a conversation about AirBnBs and short-term rentals, what to do and what NOT to do.
You can reach Kelsey at:
kelsey@reimagineddesigns.com
Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director, Kelli Mos...
In this episode, we're welcoming Garry Marsoubian from MLS Now back into the recording studio. Listen in on a conversation with Mike Valerino and Garry as he gives us all the new updates on MLS Now and what's to come.
You can reach Garry at:
talktogarry@mlsnow.com
Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing kmoss@akronclevelandrealtors.com.
Welcome back for another Legislative Update with the one and only Jamie McMillen and Dean DePiero! They let us know everything that's happening in our surrounding counties, and what we can anticipate in the coming months as elections inch closer.
To contact Dean: depierolaw@gmail.com
To contact Jamie: jmcmillen@akronclevelandrealtors.com
Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director K...
Check out what you may have missed in last week's newest edition of The Communication Connection! Hear all the bite-sized updates on what went down at ACAR over the last two weeks!
Questions about the content in this podcast? Contact your ACAR Communications Director Kelli Moss by emailing kmoss@akronclevelandrealtors.com.
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