MID-CENTURY MODERN HOME SPECIALISTS
“It’s always been about giving these houses a voice, and finding buyers who appreciate them.”
cincinnatimodern has spent the past 19 years educating buyers, homeowners and real estate industry professionals about the midcentury and modern homes that are part of the cincinnati landscape, the architects who designed them and the ways to care for these homes as they age. matching modern home buyers with modern home sellers is our passion, because only through understanding and appreciation comes the knowledge needed to preserve and sustain our treasured architecture.
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we are your one stop shop for all topics related to the midcentury modern homeowner and those who want to become MCM homeowners. while we specialize in unique properties, we use the same care and professionalism to help you buy and sell any property.
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cincinnatimodern’s favorite things XII
12th annual gift guide for modern design addicts Calling all design junkies! If you are like me, you may find yourself less and less attracted to random “stuff” and more interested in enduring objects that spark joy. While experiential gifts are always a...
in the beginning, part 1
I’m waxing a bit nostalgic on the eve of the 14th anniversary of cincinnatimodern. Although I was licensed as a Realtor in 2003 and Arlen was still working in the mortgage industry, cincinnatimodern has always been a group effort. In 2003 we had 3 kids at home, and...
for the love of formica
Cincinnati is world headquarters to many companies, among them Formica Corporation. Formica was invented in 1912 as a substance to replace mica in electrical applicaitons, and was modified for many industrial & household uses. Formica counters and carefree...
architect louis sauer – the man with a plan
One of the great pleasures (really privileges) of what I do is uncovering the stories of the houses and buildings we live in. Cincinnatimodern’s focus is on architect designed properties, and these stories often lead me to the people behind the designs. Our pool of...
#itsnotdateditsvintage
For the love of quality, I have to share my obsession with the classic Cincinnati midcentury bathroom. I am in my 14th year of selling real estate, and I can say I have seen literally thousands of Cincinnati bathrooms. I am also a faithful reader of...
last man standing
Is he really the last of the great MCM architects who made a lasting impact on the Cincinnati built environment? It’s quite possible. I spent a wonderful St. Patrick’s Day morning at The Hamer House (currently owned by Brendan Morrissey),...
we found the ‘Wright’ buyer!
#theBOULTERhouse by Frank Lloyd Wright sold in 1 day for $55,000 over asking price. Sale price was $750,000. featured publications research + articles thesis on the work of architect james (jim) alexander melissa marty, 2002 benjamin dombar...
cincy modernism weekend
Cincinnati's version of MODERNISM WEEK is the annual 20th Century Cincinnati Show Weekend. It is a pilgrimage of sorts where people from all over the midwest and dealers from all over the country to converge at the Sharonville Convention Center the...
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Susan B. Rissover
Susan is the founder of cincinnatimodern. Susan’s lifelong passion for modern design led her to get her real estate license in 2003 “to give cincinnati modern homes a voice.” Little did she know how giving the homes a voice would create such a robust market!
Arlen Rissover
Arlen and Susan have been married since 1985 and he joined her as part of the cincinnatimodern team in 2009. His 20 years of experience working in the mortgage industry gives him a unique perspective on what it takes to get a deal done.
David G. Smith
David joined the cincinnatimodern team in 2016. His background in interior design and buying and selling modern furniture and art are a perfect fit for the team. He is an expert in design and can counsel clients who are downsizing how to best disburse contents for greatest return…