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📬 In today’s edition:

• 🏟️ Cleveland Takes ODOT to Court Over Browns Stadium Plan

• 🤖 Meet REMPY — The AI Matchmaker Transforming Real Estate

• 🏠 Modern Comfort Meets Urban Style — Inside This Rosebury Gem

📰 Cleveland Market Minute

Cleveland sues ODOT for Browns stadium ruling

In the latest chapter of the region’s ongoing stadium saga, the City of Cleveland has sued the Ohio Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) Office of Aviation for granting a permit for the construction of a new stadium next to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.

Cleveland’s Department of Port Control, which owns Hopkins and Burke Lakefront airports, filed the suit Oct. 3 in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court.

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Brook Park stadium public infrastructure costs rise to $122 million

Building a 67,000-seat stadium where none has existed before is proving to be a big expense for expanding road and transit systems to accommodate huge surges in traffic on a relatively small number of event days each year.

A committee of the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA), a metropolitan area planning organization that distributes federal funds to infrastructure projects in Greater Cleveland

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Dollar Bank makes Downtown move official

The Pittsburgh-based bank confirmed its new Downtown Cleveland office will be located at The Beacon, 515 Euclid Ave. The new Financial Solutions Center will officially open to customers on Jan. 5, 2026.

This new location on the ground floor of the 28-story Beacon Apartments tower will replace Dollar Bank’s current retail presence at the Galleria at Erieview, 1301 E. 9th St. This branch will close permanently at the end of business on Jan. 2, 2026.

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🏡 Just Sold Spotlight – 15507 Greenway Rd, Cleveland, OH 44111

📍 15507 Greenway Rd, Cleveland, OH 44111

• 💰 Sale Price: $302,000

• 📏 Size: 2,484 sq. ft. | 🛏 3 Beds | 🛁 1.5 Baths | 🏠 8 Total Rooms

• 🏘️ Property Type: Single-Family Residence (Brick Colonial)

• 🌳 Lot Info: 9,121 sq. ft. corner lot | Mature trees & landscaped yard

• 🛠️ Year Built: 1953

• 🚗 Garage: Attached 2-car garage (side entry with driveway)

• 📝 Investor Takeaway

This timeless brick colonial in Cleveland’s desirable Westpark neighborhood sold for $302,000, offering classic charm and enduring quality. Owned by the same family for over three decades, it’s been lovingly maintained and thoughtfully updated for modern comfort.

Highlights include a bright living room with wood-burning fireplace, spacious dining area, and updated kitchen with room for casual dining. The lower-level recreation room provides flexible space for hobbies or entertainment, while the upper level includes a primary suite with private half bath.

Recent upgrades include a new roof and gutters (2021), plus new furnace and central A/C (2022) — ensuring long-term peace of mind for the new owners.

🏡 Neighborhood Insight

• 📍 Nearby Cross Streets: Greenway Rd & W. 150th St

• 🏫 School District: Cleveland Municipal

• 🧾 Assessed Taxes: ~$4,220 annually (approximate 2024)

• 🚶 Accessibility: Close to Kamms Corner shops, I-90 access, and Cleveland Hopkins

📈 Recent Sales Nearby:

• 14733 Harley Ave – $302,000 | 3 Bed | 2 Bath | 2,176 sq. ft.

• 16501 Munn Rd – $303,000 | 3 Bed | 2 Bath | 2,116 sq. ft.

• 16001 Munn Rd – $275,000 | 3 Bed | 3 Bath | 2,520 sq. ft.

📌 Notable Features

• 🧱 Classic brick exterior with updated roof & gutters

• 🔥 Two fireplaces (living room & lower-level rec area)

• 🌬️ Central air + forced-air gas heat

• 🧺 Laundry & walk-up access to garage

• 🌳 Corner lot with mature landscaping

• 🪟 Well-maintained windows, doors, and trimwork

• 🚪 Convenient to downtown, airport, and local amenities

💡 Insider’s Insight

📰 BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: AI Meets Real Estate Matchmaking in Northeast Ohio

A new era of real estate connections has arrived in Northeast Ohio.

REMPY, a free AI-powered platform founded by Joe Marion, helps buyers, sellers, and agents connect based on personalized data — no listings or cold calls required.

The platform launched in September 2025 and is now expanding nationwide. Its goal: to make property transactions more human through smarter technology.

“Buying or selling a home is deeply personal,” said Marion. “Our approach isn’t about disruption — it’s about restoring trust and making meaningful connections again.”

By analyzing user questionnaires, REMPY acts like a matchmaker for real estate, pairing clients and agents who align in communication style, needs, and goals.

For Realtors: AI-driven matchmaking could reduce lead fatigue and increase conversion quality — especially for agents specializing in relationship-based transactions.

For Buyers & Sellers: This tool eliminates the need for aimless online searching or aggressive outreach. Instead, users get curated matches tailored to their intent and personality.

For Investors: Platforms like REMPY hint at a broader shift — tech tools that enhance connection quality over listing volume, potentially transforming client acquisition strategies.

🏡 House of the Week – Tudor Elegance with Stained Glass Charm

📍 27 Hunting Hollow Drive, Pepper Pike, OH 44124

• 💰 Price: $1,295,000

• 📏 Size: 5,471 sq. ft. + 2,008 sq. ft. finished lower level

• 📅 Year Built: 1975

• 🛏 6 Beds | 🛁 5 Full, 2 Half Baths

• 🚗 3½-Car Heated Garage

• 🌳 Lot Size: 1.42 acres

• 🏫 School District: Orange City School District

🧘 Vibes: This striking Tudor-style masterpiece blends old-world craftsmanship with modern luxury. Designed to evoke the feel of a Shaker Heights mansion, it features a slate roof, stained-glass windows, and timber-beamed ceilings.

Inside, the vaulted family room steals the spotlight — glowing with colored light through stained glass and a dramatic fireplace. The sunken living room, leaded-glass dining room, and wood-paneled library exude warmth and timeless sophistication.

A curved staircase leads to the primary suite, complete with vaulted ceilings, a fireplace, and a spa-inspired bath. The third-floor guest suite offers privacy, while the lower level adds over 2,000 sq. ft. of recreation space and another fireplace. Outside, a brick motor court and screened porch overlook the wooded 1.42-acre lot.

💬 “It’s the most impressive house on the market in Pepper Pike,” says listing agent David Reimer of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Professional Realty.

👉 Listed by: David Reimer | Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Professional Realty

📞 216-798-0750 | ✉️ [email protected]

🛠 Tools & Resources We Recommend

• PropStream → Lead generation + property comps

• AirDNA → Short-term rental profitability data

• BiggerPockets Cap Rate Guide → Know how to calculate investment ROI

• Cleveland Housing Court Tracker → Spot eviction risks and distressed deals

• Cleveland Real Estate Investor Facebook Group → Share deals and insights with local investors

📣 Weekly Wrap-Up

Cleveland’s real estate scene mixed innovation, infrastructure battles, and market momentum this week.

🏗️ City & Business Moves

Cleveland filed suit against ODOT’s Office of Aviation over the new Browns stadium permit near Hopkins Airport, adding tension to the ongoing site debate. Meanwhile, Brook Park’s stadium infrastructure costs climbed to $122M, reflecting the high price of event-driven development.

Downtown, Dollar Bank confirmed its move to The Beacon, 515 Euclid Ave., opening Jan. 5, 2026, and closing its Galleria branch Jan. 2.

🤖 AI Meets Real Estate

REMPY, a free AI-powered matchmaking platform, launched in Northeast Ohio to connect buyers, sellers, and realtors through personalized data rather than listings or cold calls. Founder Joe Marion says the platform “restores trust and makes meaningful connections again.” The rollout hints at a shift toward relationship-first real estate tech.

🏡 Just Sold Spotlight – 2108 Fairdale Ave, Cleveland

Sold for $239,900 (Oct. 3, 2025) | 1,640 sq. ft. | 2 Bed | 2.5 Bath | Built 2005

A modern 3-story brick condo in Rosebury Row, featuring smart-home upgrades, gas fireplace, and private balcony. HOA: $90/mo. Nearby units average $230K–$235K, signaling steady west-side condo demand.

🏠 House of the Week – Modern Comfort in Rosebury Row

Stylish urban living with open-concept design, stone counters, crown molding, and attached 2-car garage — perfect for professionals seeking low-maintenance comfort in a walkable Cleveland community.

Until next week,

Cleveland Real Estate Investors

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