How strong is your credit? Cleaning up your credit is essential before you make any major financial moves. Having a bad score can hurt your chances of being able to open a credit card, apply for a loan, purchase a car, or rent an apartment.
It is especially important to have clean credit before you try to buy a home. With a less-than-great score, you may not get preapproved for a mortgage. If you can’t get a mortgage, you may only be able to buy a home if you can make an all-cash offer.
Or if you do get preapproval, you might get a higher mortgage rate, which can be a huge added expense. For example, if you have a 30-year fixed rate mortgage of $100,000 and you get a 3.92% interest rat...

North Canton, Ohio – DEHOFF REALTORS® welcomes Dawn Hart to its team of real estate professionals. Prior to becoming a REALTOR®, Hart worked for 34 years in the field of developmental disabilities. She served as Director of the Service and Support Administration Division, and developed the Clinton County Board of Developmental Disabilities Nonprofit Housing Corporation. Along with many volunteer projects, she also served as Chairperson of the Clinton County Regional Planning Commission.
“I bring professional, customer-driven services to the real estate industry,” says Hart. “I value the relationship I build with my clients. Their goals are my highest priority,” she c...
Canton, Ohio – DEHOFF REALTORS® announced today the addition of Stephanie Weston to its team of real estate professionals. She brings 10 years of experience in customer service, sales, and leadership, and specializes in investment properties.
“I provide my clients with exceptional customer service and personalized care to help them meet their real estate needs,” says Weston.
Weston earned her real estate license at Tuxedo Training at Ashland University, and attended Oral Roberts University and Kent State University...
DEHOFF REALTORS® Welcomes Jacklyn Nelson
North Canton, Ohio – DEHOFF REALTORS® announced today the addition of Jacklyn Nelson to its team of real estate professionals. In addition to her career in real estate, Nelson manages 9 privately owned rental properties, as well as supervises and coordinates the logistics of a family-owned auction company which specializes in the sale of kitchen cabinets. Her experience in marketing and sales gives her an edge in real estate.
“I provide my clients with exceptional service,” promises Nelson. “I’m strongly committed to earning their trust and en...

Hetti Hine Joins DEHOFF REALTORS®
North Canton, Ohio – DEHOFF REALTORS® welcomes Hetti Hine to its team of real estate professionals. Prior to becoming a REALTOR®, Hine worked for over 20 years in retail and non-profit fundraising marketing. She directed marketing campaigns for some of the top national and international non-profits, including the American Heart Association, Alzheimer’s Association and Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada.
Having earned her Real Estate Certification...