Lou Barbee

Real estate from a different perspective — YOURS. After 25 years of real estate (and more than $500 million in property transfers), so much has changed: marketing, pricing, interest rates and often the very way we conduct business.

The one thing that hasn’t changed: the people.

“I am so grateful,” Lou Barbee says. “Without reservation, I can say that I have the most fabulous and fascinating clients, and the real mark of any success is when a client becomes a friend.” Does Barbee sell properties? Yes, of course. “But what I really do is help create environments that support people’s lives.” She understands real estate — and it’s not about houses.

Our 2023 outlook is great. Northeast Ohio has been significantly under-valued for a very long time. Despite rising interest rates, housing is still highly affordable. While many other markets have escalated beyond their “true value,” Northeast Ohio has had more of a “correction” than an escalation, making our real estate a solid investment, and Greater Cleveland is the # 2 hottest market in the U.S.

Thinking of buying or selling a home? There are so many new programs making home ownership more affordable — especially for first-time buyers. Don’t wait. It’s the American dream.