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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movers and shakers
Happy New Year! We are so excited about 2021, not only for the obvious reasons, but because we are officially in a NEW real estate market. We anticipate great activity this year - interest rates are still fantastic, and there is a backlog of listings waiting to hit...
spring market update
It may not feel like Spring, but the market is hotter than hot. If you want to buy a house, this is what you have to do: talk to a lender, get a prequalification letter and let us know what you are looking for. We will set up a search, and when there is something...
do a little, save a lot
The cf3 Ask the Experts Panel Discussion last week touched on a lot of different topics, but we barely had time to scratch the surface of a big issue with midcentury homeowners – energy efficiency. Energy costs in the 1950’s and 60’s were not really an issue. ...
the show of shows!
featured publications research + articles thesis on the work of architect james (jim) alexander melissa marty, 2002 benjamin dombar various sources abrom dombar various sources woodie garber various sources rudy hermes various sources dick calef various sources carl...
lots of changes……..
There is a fine line between preservation and progress. Cincinnati Pubic Schools is in the final stage of their massive Facilities Master Plan in which all schools in the district will either be surplused, razed and rebuilt, or remodeled. The whole issue has me torn...
one small step for man, one giant leap for cincinnati
As Cincinnati Real Estate ambassadors (both named by the mayor and self proclaimed), Arlen and I have reveled in the great strides our city has taken in recent years in reclaiming our largest historic neighborhood, our riverfront, and just last...
work where you live
Although we are part of Keller Williams Advisors, and use the office there for meetings and closings, our 'real' office is at home. I'll be honest, as I type this I am sitting on the couch in my Family Room. I can also be found, in my jammies,...
back to the future……
As Arlen and I approach our 30th wedding anniversary this September, it is only natural to look back and reminisce. Not surprisingly, much has changed since we walked down the aisle in our finest 80’s attire. But the strange twists, turns and...
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THE MOD SQUAD
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…