Megan Sims

Cleveland

Journalist at Freelance

Real Estate Reporter at Cleveland.com

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Articles

Report: Cleveland ranks among top-5 oldest housing markets in U.S.

2 days ago | cleveland.com | Megan Sims

Real Estate NewsPublished: May. 12, 2025, 1:14 p.m.Cleveland found to be 5th in the nation for oldest homes sold in 2024 with a median age of 65.David Petkiewicz, cleveland.comCLEVELAND, Ohio -- The median age of a home sold in Cleveland in 2024 was 65 years old. That’s from arecent report by Redfin, a real estate listing and resource site, which placed Cleveland in the top-5 largest U.S. cities with the oldest housing markets.
Northeast Ohioans embrace spring at the Holden Arboretum

3 days ago | cleveland.com | Megan Sims

MetroPublished: May. 11, 2025, 4:17 p.m.People walk the trails at the Holden Arboretum on a sunny Sunday afternoon.Megan Sims, cleveland.comKIRTLAND, Ohio -- Spring has truly sprung in Northeast Ohio and locals are eager to take it all in. On Sunday, the Holden Arboretum parking lot was bursting with cars as dozens of people came out to not only enjoy the weather, but also to enjoy the stunning scenery.
52-year-old Akron man dies after stabbing; suspect sought

3 days ago | cleveland.com | Megan Sims

CrimePublished: May. 11, 2025, 1:29 p.m.Police in Akron are investigating a shooting in which a man was wounded in the head. AKRON, Ohio -- A man has died following a Saturday night stabbing. Akron police responded to the report of a stabbing at the 1600 block of Cromwell Drive around 8:11 p.m., authorities said. A 52-year-old man was found at the scene in critical condition. The man was then transported to the hospital, but was later pronounced dead.
How is the Cleveland-area’s office market faring in 2025?

6 days ago | cleveland.com | Megan Sims

SubscriberKey that denotes Subscriber Exclusive content. Updated: May. 08, 2025, 5:04 p.m.|Published: May. 08, 2025, 5:03 p.m.The Cleveland-Elyria area sees office vacancy rates decrease, but companies are not signing leases.John Pana, cleveland.comCLEVELAND, Ohio -- Fewer Cleveland-area offices are sitting vacant, although fewer businesses are signing leases, and new office construction is limited.
Nonprofit teams up with East Cleveland elementary school for new “green” playground

1 week ago | cleveland.com | Megan Sims

Real Estate NewsPublished: May. 07, 2025, 1:01 p.m.Caledonia Elementary School to get a new schoolyard that will serve students and the nearby community.Google MapsEAST CLEVELAND, Ohio -- A local elementary school is getting an upgrade to its play yard, thanks to a national nonprofit that wants to deliver more greenspace for school children.
Demolition, designs OK’d for Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital’s $150M cancer center

1 week ago | cleveland.com | Megan Sims

Real Estate NewsPublished: May. 06, 2025, 4:29 p.m.Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital will soon undergo a $150 million construction project that will raze and rebuild its aging Moll Pavilion cancer center seen here, medical office building and parking garage. All were built in the 1970s and 1980s.Julie E Washington, cleveland.comCLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Cleveland Clinic can finally move toward building its new cancer center at Fairview Hospital after months of pushback from nearby residents.
Northeast Ohio receives over $2M from state for energy efficiency projects

1 week ago | cleveland.com | Megan Sims

Real Estate NewsPublished: May. 05, 2025, 4:34 p.m.the state announced the third round of Advanced Energy Funds that will provide $8.5 million in grants to nine organizations across eight counties.John Pana, cleveland.comCLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Ohio Department of Development has sent over $2 million to Northeast Ohio to help cut energy usage. The money is part of $8.5 million in grants announced by the state on Monday.
Firefighters honored at Willoughby’s International Firefighters’ Day event

1 week ago | cleveland.com | Megan Sims

WILLOUGHBY, Ohio -- Firetruck sirens pierced the quiet of the rainy Sunday afternoon in a heartfelt tribute during the first International Firefighters’ Day ceremony in Northeast Ohio. The Willoughby Fire Department hosted the inaugural event, which brought together vintage firetrucks and featured active and veteran firefighters in a day of remembrance and community connection.
Report: Cleveland-area median rent hikes outpace state, nation

1 week ago | cleveland.com | Megan Sims

Real Estate NewsPublished: May. 01, 2025, 4:07 p.m.Report shows median rent in Cleveland grew 5.6% over last 12 months, higher than state and national growth ratesJohn Pana, cleveland.comCLEVELAND, Ohio -- A new report shows rent hikes in the Cleveland region have been outpacing rent increases across the state and nation. Apartment List, an apartment listing site, released its “Cleveland Rent Report,” which determined Cleveland’s median rent has grown by 5.6% over the last 12 months.
Signature Health buys Beachwood property for $5.3M

2 weeks ago | cleveland.com | Megan Sims

Real Estate NewsPublished: Apr. 30, 2025, 12:58 p.m.Signature Health purchased a property at 24755 Chagrin Boulevard in Beachwood for $5.3 million in March.Google MapsBEACHWOOD, Ohio -- A community-based healthcare nonprofit purchased a commercial building in Beachwood for millions. Signature Health purchased the property at 24755 Chagrin Boulevard, near Richmond Road, on March 5 for $5.3 million, according to county records.