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LIFESTYLE LETTER

JUNE 2021 PUBLISHER

Brian Bailey | brian.bailey@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

The Men's Issue DADS, GRANDDADS AND UNCLES, THANK YOU FOR THE ROLE YOU PLAY IN RAISING UP THE KIDS IN OUR COMMUNITY. Whether you coach a sports team, help out with homework, or work extra hard to save up for a surprise trip for your kiddos, we want to take this month to celebrate your efforts.

I have been waiting for this special issue to share the story of Matthew Koch and the “Life U” program he runs for the young men in his University of Akron club hockey program. I hope you are as impressed as I was, and maybe even inspired to

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impact the young people in your life.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JUNE 2021

FEATURES 12 IT’S ELECTRIC Porsche offers the ultimate Father’s Day gift

18 COACHING FOR LIFE Akron hockey coach preps his players to transition from the rink to the real world

24 BACKYARD OASIS Willaman Designs shares ideas for updating your patio

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30 A VERY COOL EXPERIENCE The better solution for your aches and pains

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Driver’s Notebook

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Hops & Vine

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Inspired By

24 Renovate & Refine 30 Healthy Lifestyle 34 Lifestyle Calendar 35 Realty Report

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Sidestreet MKTS Saturdays at the Square Kicks off 2021 Season It was a beautiful Saturday afternoon on May 1 when Sidestreet MKTS kicked off the 2021 season at Oakwood Square in Plain Township.

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1. Courtney, Riley and Ryan Keller (Plain Township) | 2. Kyra and Elliot Stephens (Canton) | 3. Cindy Howe and Briggs (Uniontown) | 4. Erin Rohr (Massillon) | 5. Oakland, Mila and Felecia Kelley (Canton) | 6. Kassondra, Tucker and Derek Dimit (Alliance) | 7. Ann and Bob Wacker (North Canton) | 8. Tom Putnam, Neil Putnam and Van Eidom of Prime Trio (North Canton) | 9. Annette Swindin (Canton) | 10. Maggie Fravel (Plain Township) and Amy Reda of Time Warp Games (Jackson Twp) | 11. Kim and Bill Simm (North Canton) | 12. Sidestreet Markets (Oakwood Square Plaza) 8

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EAGLE UP ULTRA PRESENTED BY LAND ROVER AKRON Stark County's Fifth Annual 24-hour endurance race will be held Saturday, June 5 at Canal Fulton's St. Helena Heritage Park. The largest ultramarathon in North America will host 900 runners completing races of 100 miles, 100 kilometers (62 miles), the NEW 50/50 [50 miles, then 50 kilometers], 50 miles or 50 kilometers (31 miles). There's plenty of shade and the scenery is beautiful on the

SLUGGERS & PUTTERS NOW OPEN FOR 30TH YEAR

Towpath Trails along the Tuscarawas River and the

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Ohio Erie Canal. Spectators are welcome provided

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Adventure Mini Golf, F-22 Raptor Go-Karts, Batting Cages and Bumper Boats are among the park's most popular attractions.

With seating at a beautiful pavilion or garden patio, Sluggers & Putter's is the perfect venue for a birthday party, company picnic or field trip.

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CANTON COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL OFFERS SUMMER CURRICULUM Camp Country Day provides exciting camps where children feel safe to explore their interests in technology, athletics, science, nature and the arts in a non-competitive atmosphere. Each camp is staffed

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DRIVER’S NOTEBOOK

IT'S

ELECTRIC

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PORSCHE SLIDES INTO EV CATEGORY WITH SPORTY TAYCAN

To Porsche ow ners, per for ma nce is ever y th i ng, the Tayca n of fers the per for ma nce, st yl i ng a nd her itage that Porsche ow ners expect.”

AN ELECTRIC CAR WITH THE SOUL AND FEEL OF A PORSCHE? Sounds impossible, but it has become reality with the release of the Porsche Taycan, the first completely electric vehicle from the luxury performance automaker.

“To Porsche owners, performance is everything,” says Adam Alkassmi of Porsche Beachwood in Beachwood, Ohio. “The Taycan offers the performance, styling and heritage that Porsche owners expect.”

He touts the vehicle’s powerful battery system, including "Overboost" power for added oomph when it is needed most. The base model Taycan goes from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just 5.1 seconds. By comparison, the Toyota Prius takes nearly twice as long at 9.7 seconds.

A 9.5-hour charge provides approximately 200 miles of range and a top track speed of 143 miles per hour.

There are several versions of the Taycan available, including sporty models with more power and even a hatchback model with more storage room. “The Taycan fits a variety of lifestyles, from convenience and practicality to power and performance,” says Adam.

Taycan was introduced just last year, with the rear-wheel drive base model debuting this year (the others are all-wheel drive). It has proved popular with Porsche fans who want to escape from fossil fuels, but don’t want to drive a small, boxy vehicle stereotypical of electric cars.

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HOPS & VINE THIS LOCALLY BREWED LAGER IS MOST AT HOME SITTING NEXT TO A LAWN CHAIR ON A 90-DEGREE DAY

C R U S H I N G

ARTICLE CHRIS WATSON

R O Y A L L Y I T BACKYARD CRUSHER IS THE MOST ANTICIPATED BEER OF THE YEAR AT CANTON’S OWN ROYAL DOCKS BREWING COMPANY, AN AMERICAN CRAFT BREWERY THAT EMBRACES BRITISH PUB CULTURE. Available all summer long, this citrusy lager is perfect for beating the heat at any get-together.

Royal Docks Brewmaster, Dave Sutula, tells us that the popular brew was conceived as “Side Yard Crusher,” named after the hangouts held between houses that he This versatile lager can be enjoyed at any temperature, though we prefer it straight out of the cooler

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This crisp, golden lager is incredibly easy to drink. Forward notes of crisp lime and subtle hints of sea salt round out a smooth mouthfeel that begs to be followed by a few of its buddies. It’s very accessible and utterly delicious. As the brewmaster himself puts it, there’s thinking beer and then there’s drinking beer.

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INSPIRED BY

for life

coaching

AKRON HOCKEY COACH MATT KOCH PREPS HIS PLAYERS TO TRANSITION FROM THE RINK TO THE REAL WORLD ARTICLE JENNIFER DRAHER

USA HOCKEY PREACHES THAT YOU DON’T EVER WANT TO

most presentations centered on 401ks and

BE A PLAYER’S LAST COACH. The obvious philosophy focuses

other financial topics taught by Matt, who

on developing players as an athlete. But Matt Koch knows his

works full-time as a family wealth advisor for

players will gain far more from developing personally and profes-

a leading financial services company. After

sionally. As head coach of the University of Akron Men’s Club Ice

he realized that his book of clients included

Hockey Team, Matt recognizes that he is the last coach they’ll play

a ton of business owners, he began inviting

for. And he is seizing the opportunity to give his players a leg up on

them to speak and it snowballed from there.

the competition called real life.

“After me it’s pretty much all ‘beer league’ for the rest of their lives,” jokes Matt (a.k.a. “Coach Cookie”). “They know how to play hockey, but now they have to know how to become adults, too.”

As Akron is predominantly an engineering school, Matt first turned to a key contact at a local engineering powerhouse: TimkenSteel.

“Tim Timken and I played hockey together

Feeling a sense of responsibility, Matt created Life U, a unique

years ago, so every few years, we’d arrange

program to help the players transition to adulthood. Matt and his

for players to tour the steel plant,” says Matt.

coaching team launched the program during the 2017-2018 season

“If you’re an engineering student, that’s like

after a year where 17 of the 20 recruits left. He knew his program had

going to Disney World.”

to be about more than just hockey.

Other Life U presenters – who are often

“We don’t want a revolving door, so we shifted the focus on aca-

former hockey players themselves – come

demics and personal development,” says Matt. “Since that point,

from a wide variety of professions. Like the

we’re not necessarily attracting elite talent, but we are attracting

hockey dad and software developer who

players who will be great citizens. I would rather lose with good kids,

spoke about how to excel as a first-year

than win with talented players who are jerks.”

employee (a refreshing take on the satu-

Matt carves out about 50 minutes of time for Life U sessions

rated “here’s how to get a job” speech). Or

before each Monday night practice at Center Ice Sports Complex

the UofA engineering advisor who taught

in North Canton – the team’s home rink. In the program’s infancy,

players how to properly write a thank-you CONTINUED >

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L ife U Q u ic k Fa c t s + Matt Koch launched the Life U program in the 2017-2018 season featuring business owners/former hockey players who present a key topic for 50 minutes ahead of each Monday-night practice.

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ke y

How to S hine as a First-Ye ar Employe e

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The H abit of S aving

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Thank-You Note s

ke y

After 30 years of working with

Players use the Acorns app

Everyone talks about how to

thousands of students, the UofA

to develop a positive habit of

interview and get your first job.

engineering advisor said he’d only

saving money. Up until age 30,

Matt invited hockey dad and

received 18 thank-you notes. He

what you save is more important

Diebold-Nixdorf employee Jamie

explained the value of a hand-

than how it’s invested. Creating

Meek to give a presentation

written note and how it helps you

the habit ensures that you don’t

on being a rock star first-year

stand out for the right reasons.

wake up at 45 and realize you

employee. It was a unique angle

have nothing for retirement.

that resonated with the players.

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note, and how it helps them stand out in a crowd. He

employed, then marry and start families,” Matt says with

would know – he saved all 17 handwritten thank-you

pride. “The players are absolute sponges at this age and

letters he has received after three decades of advising

we really can make a difference in their lives.”

300+ kids per year.

But how does he know the program is working? Matt

Topics change from year to year because players

says the players understand that they will not be paid

are on the roster for 4 or 5 years at a time. Matt also

to play hockey, and that it is more important for them

incorporates topics based on current events in the

to know how to handwrite a thank-you note than it is to

news or on the calendar.

catch a breakout pass.

“A couple years ago when the Pittsburgh syna-

They even take it upon themselves to sign a puck as

gogue shooting occurred, I presented a session on

a gift for each Life U speaker, and the more they show

the roots of anti-Semitism,” says Matt. “We typically

this kind of responsibility, the more Matt gives them.

have a Monday night Life U lesson that falls on Martin

They have to learn to schedule the games, find referees,

Luther King Jr. Day, so we’ll read one of his speeches

arrange travel and hotel accommodations and get out of

or watch a video with him.”

class when necessary for away matches.

Matt also invited a police officer to come explain

Matt also gives them opportunities to learn from mis-

what the players should do when they are involved

takes both on and off the ice. The team implemented

in a traffic stop: stay calm, turn on the dome light,

what it calls “Mistake Protocol” to acknowledge, apolo-

keep hands on the steering wheel, put hazard lights

gize for and move past personal mistakes – from missing

on, speak politely, etc. It is the kind of insight that the

practice to making a bad play that cost them the game.

young men could put into action that same day. Other

“These are 18 to 22-year-olds. They’re gonna screw

sessions might not pay off as immediately, but they all

up – they’re supposed to,” says Matt. “I believe college is

make a difference in some way.

about learning how to deal with mistakes.”

“I look at all sports or extracurriculars as delivery vehicles… I’m watching these kids grow, graduate, get

All in all, this combination of lacing up for the rink and for the real world has led to an impactful family environment.

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“WE KNEW IT HAD TO BE ABOUT MORE THAN JUST HOCKEY, SO WE SHIFTED OUR FOCUS TO ACADEMICS AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT. I WOULD RATHER LOSE WITH GOOD KIDS, THAN WIN WITH TALENTED PLAYERS WHO ARE JERKS.”

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“Coaching this team has been like creating a family and in some ways I pick up 8 new nephews a year.

The players literally call my wife ‘Aunt DeAnna,’” boasts Matt. “A few years ago, the team captain asked my daughter to be the flower girl in his wedding. It tells me we’re making an impact.”

His own son plays club hockey at the U.S. Air Force Academy, and Matt is working to schedule a game in October where he will coach Akron against the son’s team. It is a day they are both looking forward to.

Matt is also hopeful that other teams will create their own Life U programs. “I’ve spoken about Life U on a number of podcasts about how we’d be happy to share our syllabus with other coaches,” promises Matt. “We’re a unicorn right now and that’s a problem. I’d give up the competitive advantage if we could expand this program.”

Koch’s

C oach in g Ca re e r Matt Koch (aka “Coach Cookie”) started working at hockey schools at age 15. His first boss, Mitch Korn, taught Matt more about business than hockey.

When knee surgery and a broken jaw sidelined Matt in high school, his University School Head Coach, Brian Teeple, gave him an outlet of working with JV. He coached local youth teams while away at college in Oxford, Ohio.

Matt estimates he’s coached 80 or so players over the decade spent with Akron.

His day job as a family wealth advisor is like coaching, just on a different scale.

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RENOVATE & REFINE

BACKYARD

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OUTDOOR RELAXATION IS ACCESSIBLE FOR ALL OUTDOOR LIVING IS ALL THE RAGE. Families are eschewing screened porches and concrete slabs for upscale outdoor areas that serve as extensions of their living space. The mission of bringing more of life outside has driven Willaman Designs owner Kevin Willaman for his entire career. “All projects have three basic components: time, space and budget,” says Kevin. “I want people to ARTICLE

understand that there’s a lot we can achieve, no matter the limits on

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any of those three.”

Here we spotlight three of Kevin’s projects that demonstrate how outdoor living can be achieved in a variety of ways.

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The owner of this Lake Township property wanted a unified outdoor space that served all three rear exits of her home. Kevin created this linear design using stamped granite and a detailed granite border.

It met the owner’s functional objectives and connected the outdoor space to the home’s driveway. The color of the granite coordinates with the colors of the house, keeping with Kevin’s philosophy about making outdoor spaces an extension of the home.

In this second project, the patio already existed, but the owner wanted to bring definition to the area and create a courtyard effect. Kevin added columns to enhance the flow from the house to the outdoor space and used Unilock® walls with custom limestone caps to create a perimeter border that doubles as seating. Perhaps the most dramatic feature doesn’t show up in the picture; dimmable LED lights built in underneath the caps and columns provide soothing light after dark. “No project is the same,” says Kevin. “Here, because of the existing patio, we did a lot of engineering on site to create a uniform look.”

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Believe it or not, the patio above used to be a dead space situated between a house and a dock on the Portage Lakes.

Now, it’s transformed into this relaxing oasis. Concrete pavers form the base.

An outdoor bar is included near the house. LED lights are also used here to provide illumination and add personality at night. “We took what was essentially unused space and created an inviting stage for gatherings,” says Kevin.

Kevin Willaman has been an outdoor living specialist for 25 years and has owned

Uniontown-based

Willaman

Designs since 1999. Over the years, he’s seen more families pivot from outdoor decks to patios and hardscapes.

“Patios offer more privacy, plus you’re not boxed in and they are easier to maintain than wooden decking,” says Kevin. He has a mix of materials available in his palette to achieve the unique objectives of each space, including those from the venerable, locally based institution Belden Brick.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

THE BETTER SOLUTION FOR YOUR ACHES AND PAINS

SORE MUSCLES, ACHING LOWER BACK, SWOLLEN KNEES, THE LIST GOES ON. We can all name something that has been bothering us for a long time. It seems we visit the doctor time and time again, but nothing seems to help. Let me tell you firsthand, when it’s time for some self-care, cryotherapy is definitely a great solution.

When I walked into CryoTherapy Plus Luxury Spa (CPLS) in Akron, I definitely walked out as a changed person. According to Sandra Noll, owner of CryoTherapy Plus Luxury Spa, cryotherapy exposes the body to ultra-cold temperatures which sort of tricks your body into thinking it’s freezing to death. “The process boosts your endorphins and metabolism so throughout the day, you’ll burn an extra 500-800 calories,” says Sandra.

I actually got to try it for myself and it was intense, to say the least. Unlike an ice bath, your body will get used to the cold temperatures, then relax afterward. With cryotherapy, it can be done before or after a workout and leaves you feeling ready to take on the rest of your day.

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A VERY COOL E XPERIENCE

ARTICLE MICAH BOGGS

When I was in there, my body felt numb at first – I felt a burning

decrease cellulite. One of my favorite things in

sensation in the areas where my muscles were tighter. Yes, that

the spa was the dry float bed because it took the

sounds scary. But afterward, your body begins to heat up quickly,

pressure off of my back and made me feel like I

and depending on the person, you can feel the results right away

was cocooned. The dry float is meant to enhance

or within a couple of days.

mood, reduce stress and improve sleep.

If you’re not ready for a full-body cryo, CPLS offers localized

My experience at the spa was amazing, and

treatments to specific areas so you can understand what it will feel

all I can tell you is that you need to experience

like for your whole body.

it for yourself. I felt much more energetic,

“It’s not like pain medicine where after a while you have to take

relaxed and refreshed after leaving, and even

more and more,” adds Sandra. “With cryo, you don’t have to do that

days later. Whether you’re super active in

– it’s consistently helping you.”

sports, hobbies, manual labor or other activi-

Aside from the cryotherapy, the spa also offers an infrared sauna, a Himalayan salt booth, KaasenLife – cryo body sculpting, zerobody dry

ties, visiting this spa consistently can make a difference in your life.

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Sandra mentioned several times that these ser-

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vices exist to “help with the aging process.” Life

loss and skin health. The salt booth can help to detoxify, improve

can take a toll on our bodies and it’s important to

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JUNE

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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CANTON FIRST FRIDAY Downtown Canton

The monthly celebration of art, music, local businesses, and restaurants in the Canton Arts District will occur on the First Friday of the month from 6-10 p.m.

12, 19, 26 CANTON FARMERS’ MARKET Centennial Plaza

The new Canton Farmers’ Market will be open on Saturdays, from June

prepacked ready-to-eat food, snacks

Visit TheCountryFest.com for details

& more! Visit at 4th Street NW &

and tickets.

Court Ave. in Downtown Canton.

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23-26

FLAG DAY

JACKSON TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY CELEBRATION

tion of the flag of the United States on

Highlights of the Celebration are

June 14, 1777, by resolution of the

live

Second Continental Congress.

and rides and games from Bates

Flag Day commemorates the adop-

Jackson North Park

entertainment

each

Amusements. Some of the attrac-

16-19

tions offered over the four-day event

THE COUNTRY FEST

works, and a family area comprised

include a 5K "Night Glow" run/walk, car show, food concessions, fire-

Clay’s Park Resort

of a family tent, inflatables, and chil-

12-September 25 (except August 7),

The Country Fest is the ultimate country

dren's activities. Jackson North Park

from 10am-1pm. The market will offer

fan experience with camping, swim-

is located at 7660 Fulton Drive NW.

fruit & vegetables, pastured meats,

ming, and awesome shows! Scheduled

eggs, baked goods, live plants, fresh

artists include Luke Combs, Morgan

herbs, home/personal care items,

Wallen, Sam Hunt and many more.

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REALTY REPORT REALTY REPORT

NEIGHBORHOOD

CANTON

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

2554 Highgate Cir NW

$229,900

$229,900

100%

35

3

3

9501 Rohrland St NW

$220,000

$240,000

109%

2

3

3

9917 Bellhaven Ave NW

$239,900

$243,000

101%

2

3

4

2889 Saint Albans Cir NW

$239,900

$244,900

102%

1

4

3

3800 Bel Air Ave NW

$224,900

$245,000

109%

2

3

3

3200 Edinburg Ave NW

$275,000

$270,000

98%

15

3

3

7736 Angel Dr NW

$284,900

$300,000

105%

22

4

4

3714 Stratavon Dr NW

$279,900

$300,000

107%

3

4

3

5220 Portage St NW

$310,000

$310,000

100%

39

3

3

3376 Sheppherd St NW

$319,000

$325,000

101%

6

4

3

6202 Coppercove Cir NW

$305,000

$327,600

107%

1

4

4

3529 Angora Cir NW

$390,000

$395,000

101%

2

4

4

2427 Santry Cir NW

$399,900

$399,900

100%

11

3

2

4987 Maclaren Ave NW

$432,000

$429,000

99%

19

4

4

7915 Wales Ave NW

$435,000

$435,000

100%

20

4

5

5959 Kinloch Court Cir NW

$444,500

$444,500

100%

2

4

4

8691 Regency Dr NW

$485,000

$475,000

98%

19

4

4

2625 Macduff Dr NW

$605,000

$605,000

100%

2

4

5

Information obtained through Yes-MLS Multiple Listing Service.

This data represents a sampling of area homes sold between April 1, 2021 and April 30, 2021.

Jackson and North Canton's

Ultra-Low Inventory means there has never been a better time to sell your home!

Most homes listed by Realtors are selling for thousands above asking price, often with multiple offers in a bidding war. If you have ever considered selling your home, please give us a call. We'll help you get top dollar!

Meredith Bailey

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Realtor

Realtor

MBailey@CutlerHomes.com

NPlatek@CutlerHomes.com

®

(330) 495-7430

®

330-323-6023

We're happy to provide a free, no-obligation evaluation to help you determine the value of your home.

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