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OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY!

FANTASTIC investment opportunity w/this charming 4 BR, 2.5 bath split-level home, currently thriving as an Airbnb! Situated in a prime location in Lexington SD, this property offers easy access to local attractions like Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, shopping, restaurants, & major highways! Renovated in January 2023, this home has a spacious, inviting layout designed to be relaxing & luxurious, making it hard for visitors to leave with its cozy LR, modern kitchen w/a granite countertop & high-end appliances, large dining area w/BEAUTIFUL dining table, modern baths that boast elegance & BRs designed for relaxation! This property stands out for its updated & sleek design, its potential to generate substantial income, & is rated as a 4.97 out of 5 on Airbnb w/outstanding reviews! Historically it has been COMPLETELY booked out almost every month of the year. The home is being sold ENTIRELY FURNISHED! No additional purchases for appliances or furniture will be needed for this investment!

Call agent Brenna Pounds at 419-908-5046 then visit https://slussrealty.com/properties/730-Residential-278-Sherwood-Dr-Lexington-Ohio-44904-4-Bedrooms-2-Bathrooms-USD299-900/

Did you know we held our very first Sluss Realty Real Estate Olympics today?! Pretty sure Team USA will be out to recruit super soon. ;)

You have got to see this amazing video. Check it out!! https://www.facebook.com/slussrealty/videos/1044751533831278

This is absolutely incredible.

Today agent Faith Ashley walked into our door and brought multiple boxes filled with brand new school supplies, bookbags and more for tomorrow's Sluss Stuff the Bus drive for the Mansfield City School district.

Faith, our hearts are overflowing. We cannot thank you enough for your generosity. Thank you so much for being such an inspiration to others.

If you can help, our drive is tomorrow from 9-4 p.m. at Sluss Realty! We hope to see you there.

The following needed:
Skinny markers
Rulers
Pencil sharpeners
Girl Bookbags
Small toys
Puzzles (24 and 48 pieces)
Coloring books
Toilet paper
Shampoo
Conditioner
Chapstick
Hair Accessories
Pony tail holders
Bows, clips and scrunchies
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Deodorant
Stuffed Animals
Legos
We thank you so much in advance and please feel free to drop off early!

It’s always special when someone returns to their roots.

Thomas Dunn, a Galion native now living in Georgia, has done just that by closing on a new property in his hometown.

After looking at one other property, Tom - with the help of his agent Lori Amicone - settled on the space in Galion. With solid bones, charming architecture and historic details, he was SOLD on the space.

Lori had a great time working with him, saying, "I enjoyed working with Tom and meeting his wife during our search. He's a great businessman with a real vision for this property. I'm really excited to watch how this progresses!"

Tom has BIG plans for this space and we're so thrilled to be a part of his journey. Congratulations on your closing and new adventure!

To work with Lori, call 419-566-4703

Still behind our Sluss family -- even after they're onto new adventures!

One of our former agents is also a talented author and we don't want you to miss his first book signing THIS Saturday from 10-1 p.m. at Nickel and Bean in Lexington.

Gaven Remy's book "Tall Tales of Vallenfare: Volume 1" is a collection of three novellas that explore the differing cultures, lands, events, and stories across the valley continent know as Vallenfare.

"I've been writing for seven years and I've only recently published my book within the last year," Gaven said. "My most recent is more digestible stories and I believe my audience will get to see a lot more of my character work."

To learn more or to purchase Gaven's book, go to: https://www.gavenremy.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawEh5LFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHZQl6eI5L7Ze7mby3TPmuo8HqlNI_50fM7NZ09sr9Csjt-WrpcYnt0AwUw_aem_4jTPMSn50lQsr1rurQzYrg

Today's office meeting was flooded with agents, amazing questions and camaraderie. Your Sluss agents never stop learning and training and you'll never find better to serve you.

Awesome job, Team Sluss!

Agent Crystal Keller visited her stunning 1485 Charolais Drive property with lender Dennis Reed, of Fairway Mortgage, and will be bringing you amazing information about buying options, how to get the process started and sharing why owning this gorgeous home may be more attainable for some than they think.

Stay tuned! Video coming tomorrow on Sluss!

Ready to see more photos and info now? Visit https://slussrealty.com/properties/739-Residential-1485-Charolais-Dr-Mansfield-Ohio-44903-4-Bedrooms-4-Bathrooms-USD689-000/ then call Crystal at 419-989-1618

Three great Bucyrus properties have all been well cared for and move in ready! Amazing homes for new owners or terrific investments! Do not miss your opportunity to tour one, two or all three!

Call agent Laura Swihart at 419-210-4303 then visit https://slussrealty.com/agents/swihart-laura/ for links to all three at the bottom of the page.

SLUSS STUFF THE BUS IS TOMORROW!!!

Did you know that an estimated 300 students in the Mansfield City School District are considered homeless or in transition?

Our third annual Stuff the Bus for MCS will take place from 9-4 p.m. Friday at Sluss Realty, 1641 Park Ave. West, Mansfield.

We are proud to share that this has become the largest fundraiser for the district's S.A.F.E. program, which provides vital items for kids and families of the district. Please consider stopping by Sluss to help us stuff our bus full of the following:
Skinny markers
Rulers
Pencil sharpners
Girl Bookbags
Small toys
Puzzles (24 and 48 pieces)
Coloring books
Toilet paper
Shampoo
Conditioner
Chapstick
Hair Accessories
Pony tail holders
Bows, clips and scrunchies
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Deodorant
Stuffed Animals
Legos
We thank you so much in advance and please feel free to drop off early!

FOUR PROPERTY INVESTMENT!!! If you're looking for one of the most rare opportunities to own a thriving, established AirBnb, this truly is it. This property includes 4 beautiful homes, and gives the option to split should someone not one the gorgeous Barndominium. The hunting and wildlife in this area are incredible and the properties stay very busy in all seasons.

The former Trout Club, the ponds do not disappoint!

Call agent Ethan Whitaker at 419-612-9909 then visit https://slussrealty.com/properties/178-Residential-34383-Township-Rd-351-Brinkhaven-Ohio-43006-2-Bedrooms-1-Bathroom-USD1-550-000/

Crazy, busy day for Danni Holt!

Not one but TWO in contract- for her buyers and sellers! How exciting is that?!

All our warmest congratulations to you and your clients, Danni! So proud of you!

To work with Danni, call 740-361-1630

These four got together today to go over the super exciting plans for this year's Power of the Purse taking place Sept. 19 at the Mid-Ohio Conference Center!

So many amazing ways to be a part! Stay tuned! A video with more info drops tomorrow!

Eek! Broker Grant Sluss just picked this up! ;) Something super exciting is taking place tomorrow at Sluss! Can you guess what it is?!

NEW PRICE!!!

This adorable little home sits on over 3.5 acres of country land. Inside you will find natural wood trim throughout, a bright kitchen and spacious rooms. The washer and dryer are included and the water softener is owned. Outside you will find a 24 x 40 pole building for ample storage and plenty of yard for outdoor activities! This home sits close to schools and is less than 20 minutes from Mansfield for all amenities. Come check this one out while it lasts!!!

Call agent Aubrey Snow at the then visit
https://slussrealty.com/properties/741-Residential-1180-N-Washington-Avenue-Crestline-Ohio-44827-3-Bedrooms-1-Bathroom-USD214-900/

Kelly Stamper's listing is in contract!!

The biggest congratulations to our amazing agent and her sellers! This is the best!!!

To work with Kelly, call 419-961-8454

OPEN HOUSE NEXT SUNDAY!

Spacious Two Story offering a main floor living room, dining room, full bath with walk in shower; kitchen with plenty of storage, pantry, breakfast nook, laundry. Upper floor – 4 bedrooms, bonus room/office, full bath, plenty of storage. Updates – refinished HDWD floors, paint, some electric and plumbing, new vanity, new carpet, some new lighting. Curtains stay. Nice yard. 1 car detached with carport!

Call agent Diana Bowman at 419-544-8554 then visit https://slussrealty.com/properties/715-Residential-640-Grove-Avenue-Galion-Ohio-44833-4-Bedrooms-2-Bathrooms-USD159-000/

When Diane’s husband passed away nearly 12 years ago, everyone assumed she would move back home to Australia.

But the life she’d built on 1235 Canteberry Lane, was an incredible one, and Diane wasn’t ready to go.

The Mansfield woman would live in the 4-bed, 3-bath home for a total of 18 years – 7 with her dear husband.

“He already had the home when I met him,” she said. “He bought the home with a lovely lady five years previously and unfortunately she had passed away seven weeks after they moved in from a brain aneurism. It was a fixer upper. There was wallpaper everywhere and he built a tiny patio on the front. We ripped up the s**g carpet. The sunroom was bright apple green and the carpet in the lounge was pink.”

The couple had their work cut out for them, but little by little, they turned the home into their own little paradise.

“In those days, every year, I’d go home to Australia and I’d give him a project while I was gone,” she said. “We just completely overhauled the home.”

Sadly, seven years into their marriage, Diane’s husband got kidney cancer and would pass away 5 months later.

But between the most amazing neighbors, and her stunning home, along with a job she loved, Diane had no plans to leave the life she’d made in the gorgeous Royal Oak neighborhood.

A few years later, Diane began transforming the outside.

“My husband had always said, ‘Diane, you better not cut those hemlocks,’” she said with a chuckle, referring to the beautiful hemlock trees out back. “But I thought, I’m going to cut them so I can sit underneath them. He was always afraid if I cut them, it would ruin them, but I did it and it was lovely. We thought it was nice just sitting in the dirt for the first few years, but then I thought, ‘Stuff this,’ and I cut them up higher and paved for the patio. I got tired of sitting in the mud.”

The patio out back is spectacular. With tiny party lights that she leaves twinkling day and night, the patio is completely hidden from neighbors and Diane carefully tends to her many flowers – front and back – and keeps the patio spotless.

“I love how it’s always cooler out back,” she said. “It’s such a peaceful street anyway and you can always hear the birds. I can’t put a wreath out without birds coming to build a nest. I love my gardens. There’s such wonderful privacy. No one can see me in my hot tub. I can put my music on and sit out there and veg out, and I do it quite a bit. I love to have my friends over. There is plenty of room. I’ve had quite a few parties. It’s wonderful and relaxing out there. I absolutely love my patio.

And the amazing warm feeling one gets out back flows through the entire home.

“I’m a little biased I suppose, but while I love going home to Australia, I’m always breaking my neck to get back here,” she said. “It’s a big home, but it has nice sections and it has everything. I’ve had parties downstairs, too, and a friend can stay down in the basement and they’re completely self contained. There’s a fridge and a coffee pot and an exit outside.”

Diane also loves her big kitchen.

“I cook a lot, so it really suits me,” she said. “And I could never say enough about my neighbors. If you ever need something, they’d do anything for you. Everyone is so kind. Everyone says, ‘Hello’ when they pass. I was injured once for 21 days and each took a turn bringing me dinner – for all 21 days. I love my neighbors so much. I could ring any one of them at 5 a.m. and they would come running.”

When her husband passed away, a previous neighbor handed her a blank check to cover funeral expenses.

“Who does that?” Diane said, still marveling at the memory.

Diane is now preparing to move back to Australia as she said her family needs her, but said the move is incredibly bittersweet.

“I’ll miss everything about this home, my work, my friends and my neighborhood,” she said. “Whoever buys this is going to have the most wonderful home that has been looked after and well cared for. I’ve taken very good care of it. It’s got a new roof – anything that ever happened, I’ve fixed it. I maintained it well.”

Diane has high hopes for the incoming owners.

“I pray a new family comes in and is happy,” she said tearfully. “My life is one little life in a million, but it’s been extremely pleasurable. This is a very happy home and I will miss it very much.”

To see more photos of this home, go to https://slussrealty.com/properties/744-Residential-1235-Canteberry-Lane-Mansfield-Ohio-44906-4-Bedrooms-3-Bathrooms-USD375-000/ then call agent Kelly Stamper at 419-961-8454

FINAL DAY TO ENTER OUR OHIO STATE REFORMATORY ESCAPE ROOM GIVEAWAY FOR 8!

Win an experience inside the BRAND NEW Shawshank-themed Escape Room at the Ohio State Reformatory! A near $300 value!

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Agent Deanna Fishbaugh is up on Opportunity Time now until 5 p.m.!

It's an amazing time to call into Sluss to get a hold of this hustler. Call one of our best at 419-529-3047 and ask for Deanna!

Nine children’s beds and mattresses are needed right now.

Today, we went to meet Pamela Milligan, the executive director of the Furniture Bank of North Central Ohio, and learned that her new organization is not only a welcomed need to hundreds of Richland County families, but some are more urgent and the community’s help is vital.

“You can see this room is pretty full right now, but by the end of the week, all of this will mostly be gone,” the Mansfield woman said gesturing around her 7000 square foot building, located on Springmill Street.

The non-profit began operations about two months ago and supplies furniture to those in need through donations and financial support. The need will be forever ongoing and Sluss Realty is proud to share that we will be teaming up with the Furniture Bank to work with our sellers to help provide future furniture and continue generating awareness for the operation.

Right now, Pamela is funding everything from deliveries, to building expenses to meals for her volunteers, out of her personal pocket.

She’s hoping for grants and community support to keep her good work going strong.

Pamela, who was born and raised in Mansfield, has lived everywhere from California to Hawaii to Reno, Nevada, and Washington, and has even served as a General in the US Air Force. When she resided in Reno, she began working with an organization which worked to help refugees and supply them with housing and furniture.

“I put together 11 apartments while I was there,” she said. “The Salvation Amy helped us a lot, and while they didn’t just give us the furniture, they would sell it to us at a very cheap rate. I always had the idea then to take over the furniture part as a separate non-profit.”

Later when she moved to Washington, Pamela learned of a local Furniture Bank, which was doing exactly what she had always wanted – providing furniture to those who needed it.

A few years ago, Pamela and her husband moved back to her hometown and she immediately got to work starting a furniture bank of her own.

Cleveland and Columbus are the two closest cities currently who are providing such a service.

“This is very much needed and we have a lot of referrals coming in,” she said. “I try to never take ripped furniture. We want nice furniture that people can feel proud of. We shampoo everything. We want it to be a good experience for people. Furniture matters. It gives people security and comfort in their own homes. People wouldn’t believe how many apartments I’ve been in where people have literally nothing.”

Pamela shared a study done that showed that those who have been homeless are less likely to return to that state if they get into a fully-furnished residence.

“We also like to take away the initial stress of people trying to find a bed and furniture after they’ve come out of a rough situation,” she said. “People try to give me old j***y furniture and I say, ‘No. If we want people to thrive, we want to give them nice items.’ This is building a stronger Mansfield one household at a time.”

Pamela has had the support of local volunteers from the re-entry program in Mansfield, but hopes to start working with the local prison to have more steady labor. Her volunteers assist with everything from cleaning the furniture to making deliveries.

The Furniture Bank delivers nearly every day. Pamela said the poverty level in Richland County is 15% with levels as high as 25% in Mansfield.

“My intent is to branch into other counties,” she said.

Right now, Pamela works with referrals from organizations like Wayfinders, New Hope, the Domestic Violence Shelters and others.

The organization charges $75 for them to furnish a whole home and $45 for delivery. She said sometimes the referring organization helps pay, but if there are no other options, she has been known to waive the fee.

Her rules for furniture are clean with no stains, rips or pet hair.

“But I’ll break my own rules sometimes because I worry I won’t have enough furniture,” she said.

And they not only deliver, but they will pick up furniture from donors.

“This is a whole community effort,” she said. “Furniture gives people a chance to relax, reflect and regenerate and we are proud to help give people this opportunity.”

For more information or to donate, visit https://furniturebankncohio.org/

The space you want... the seclusion and acreage you want... This ranch is a gem!

Take a flip through our latest digital magazine: https://slussrealty.com/featured/secluded-woodland-living/

Ready to see even more? Call agent Erika Young at 419-512-3573 then visit https://slussrealty.com/properties/711-Residential-424-Day-Road-Mansfield-Ohio-44903-3-Bedrooms-1-Bathroom-USD349-900/

NEW PRICE AND OPEN HOUSE THIS SATURDAY FROM 2-3 PM!

Looking for a home with tons of space and a backyard perfect for entertaining? HERE IT IS! This beautifully built, 2520 square foot home features a wonderful layout with a convenient flow. Every room is generously spacious with so much room for storage with additional space in the finished basement for extra storage or would make a great rec room! The possibilities are endless!!! Do not miss out on the chance to see this beautiful, one-of-a-kind home! Come see it while it lasts!

Call agent Aubrey Snow at 419-632-4210 then visit https://slussrealty.com/properties/743-Residential-90-Elmridge-Rd-Mansfield-Ohio-44907-4-Bedrooms-3-Bathrooms-USD264-900/

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY!!

Don't miss this well-maintained, spacious Cape Cod that's move-in ready! This home has great features like a brand-new metal roof, a new water heater, and all new appliances. You'll love the huge living room with windows that provide lots of natural light, cathedral ceiling, dining area, and French doors that lead to the back yard. Preparing meals in this bright, fully applianced kitchen will be a breeze. The beautiful dining room is currently being used as a family room. The laundry room is conveniently located on the main floor. This home has central air and a 2.5-car attached garage with an additional detached garage that can be used for extra storage space. You'll want to schedule a showing right away to see this home before it's gone!

Call agent Quincey Bowens at 419-921-2222 then visit https://slussrealty.com/properties/535-Residential-465-Jump-St-Bucyrus-Ohio-44820-3-Bedrooms-1-Bathroom-USD155-000/