Akron Ohio Among Top 10 Cities to Buy a Home on Today Show

ByJoey Marino January 5, 2010January 6, 2010

If you watched the Today Show this morning you would have seen Barbara Corcoran, a real estate consultant, mention Akron Ohio as one of the top 10 cities to buy a home. Reasons she mentions are the median price is 10% less than 2007, and great jobs are moving into the area. Akron’s sister cities Canton and Massillon are less than a 30 minute drive and offer even better pricing and an easy commute. View the video below.

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Akron Ohio Among Top 10 Cities to Buy a Home on Today Show

Have questions about this?

10 Reasons to Own Instead of Rent (not what you’d expect)

What you should ask your Realtor before making an offer

Open House Tour 3/21/10 1-4PM 4 Houses

Stark County Property Tax Guide: Rates by School District, How to Calculate Your Bill, and How to Appeal (2026)

Springfield Twp. Tallmadge Home on .5 acres with additional 4+ Detached Garage

First Time Home Buyer’s Guide – Part 2

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