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Lorain County home values Summer Squash Fritters
are on fire
Did you ever imagine a year ago when the pandemic
started that you would be seeing a headline like this a year
later? Home values everywhere have been increasing at
an amazing pace, especially in Lorain County despite the
pandemic. In some parts of Lorain County values have in-
creased 15-30% in the year and in some cities, values have
increased that much just since last fall. That means that last
year if your house was worth $200,000 right now it might be
worth $230,000 or more.
Three reasons we are seeing these amazing real estate
values. 1. We have a lack of inventory. There are more
buyers looking for homes than we have available. This can
be seen in the months of housing inventory. In a balanced
market we would 3-6 months of housing inventory available
for buyers to shop. In today’s market we have less than one This is a fast and easy snack or lunch idea. These summer
month of housing inventory available. 2. Buyers learned squash fritters are so delicious it’s hard to believe how good
they wanted different things in a home during 2020 and the they are for you. It only takes a few minutes to make, and
pandemic. Since so many people spent more time at home they are so crispy they’re addictive.
Ingredients:
during the pandemic, they learned that they wanted differ-
ent things in their home than they did in the past. Some 5 yellow squash, grated
3 tablespoons grated onion
buyers need larger homes, some need spaces that are more
functional for their families or lifestyles, and some decided 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 egg, beaten
they wanted more space or to be closer to their families or
friends. 3. Interest Rates continue to be at all-time low. ⅛ teaspoon baking powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
Many homeowners are weary of selling right now be-
cause they are concerned their home will sell quickly and 2 tablespoons butter, or more as needed
they don’t know where they are moving to. If you are one Toppings:
of those homeowners, now is the time to sit down and talk ¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste
with a Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES). A Senior Real ¼ cup chopped onion, or to taste
Estate Specialist is a Realtor who is trained in helping you ¼ cup sour cream, or to taste
Directions:
navigate not only the financial part of selling your home but Place grated squash in a colander and squeeze out all
also with the emotional side as well. They are highly trained
and many times have skills to help negotiate for you to have excess water; you should have about 1 cup grated squash.
a long closing or for you to stay in your home for a month Transfer squash to a bowl. Add onion, flour, egg, baking
or two after closing. They also are trained in the contract powder, and salt and stir batter together.
language needed to allow time for you to find a home to Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
move to if needed. Drop batter into the hot pan and use the back of a large
Jennifer Herron Underwood is a Senior Real Estate Spe- spoon to flatten fritters to 3 to 4 inches in diameter and to
cialist in Lorain County and has been a Realtor with Howard 1/4- to 1/8-inch thickness. Cook until edges are deep brown,
Hanna for 21 years. If you are interested in a downsizing about 1 minute. Flip over and cook 30 seconds more. Trans-
consultation and learning what your home is worth in to- fer fritters to a plate lined with a paper towel and sprinkle
lightly with salt. Repeat with remaining batter, melting more
day’s market give her a call at (440) 371-2862. If you are butter in the pan as needed.
interested in creating a plan to start your downsizing ad-
Serve warm topped with Cheddar cheese, onion, and sour
early to call Jennifer at (440) 371-2862. cream.
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