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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in the beginning, part 3
Part 2 left off with the mention of a fateful moving sale. But before I tell that story, let me give a little more context.I was born in 1962, which, in my opinion was the pinnacle year of good design (just watch The Jetsons or the Dick VanDyke Show and tell me I...
the chicken or the egg?
Chicken or the Egg? Cart before the Horse? Buy/Sell or Sell/Buy? Ever wonder which came first, the chicken or the egg? If you actually spend any time thinking about it, it is quite a conundrum. Whichever it is though, doesn’t really matter at this point. We have...
the big picture
I am blogging today on behalf of my sellers – and sellers everywhere. These are trying times in real estate. I don’t have to tell anyone that. But I have a strange gift of being able to see the ‘big picture.’ I see the minutiae, but it does not mean as much to me...
the best of times?
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times”, A Tale of Two Cities, Charles Dickens “Potter isn’t selling, Potter’s buying!” George Bailey in Frank Capra’s ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ I have taken to quoting the above lines in recent months when discussing the...
the corbett house
There are several new MCM listings of note this month – kind of unusual for December. Ben Dombar’s signature masterpiece ‘Good Living’ is on the market again after selling a couple of years ago (see link to the left for more info on this fabulous home) – if you...
it’s miller time!
For the past 10 months, I have been trying to figure out how to write about one of the most moving experiences of my life. I am rarely speechless, but this event was so deeply touching and personal, it rendered me completely verklempt. I have...
a funny thing happened on the way to a swim meet
I'm pretty good at beating the odds. What are the chances that an ordinary person would name a Crayola crayon? Evidently it’s one in two million. Next time you pick up a fresh box of 64, look for the quintessential 90’s pink color. Yep,...
modern education
If you are reading this blog, then you really don't want to miss these two great upcoming opportunities to learn a little more about modern architecture! The Bob Bruegmann presentation is a great opportunity to learn more about Harry Weese, one...
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Our friends Sherri & Geoff’s incredible Midcentury collection is up for auction now (including some of the vintage Fisher Price toy collection)! For those who have been waiting for the goodies from our listing on Ken Arbre to show up, here it is. Happy bidding!
www.ebth.com/sales/83614-mid-century-capsule-iconic-designers-vintage-toys-art-decor
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As of now the Eames house is unharmed. Our hearts go out to everyone and everything in danger. So scary!
Eames House, Getty Villa, and More: Which Buildings Have Been Impacted by Palisades Fires?
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SO scary! Prayers to all affected including our daughter and my brother/sister-in-law.
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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…