Ohio Department of Commerce highlights tips & red flags for first
June 12, 2025, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Commerce: COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing is celebrating Homeownership Month by offering essential advice to help first-time homebuyers make confident, informed decisions. “Becoming a homeowner is an incredibly exciting time in someone’s life, but preparation […]
“Becoming a homeowner is an incredibly exciting time in someone’s life, but preparation is key to making sure this process goes smoothly for homebuyers,” Division Superintendent Daphne Hawk said. “Because purchasing a home is likely the largest investment many individuals will ever make during their lifetimes, our goal is to make sure buyers are not only excited about owning a home but also educated as they take this important step.”
Here are the top three tips and red flags new homebuyers should keep in mind as they begin their homebuying journey:
Top Three Tips for First-Time Homebuyers
Set a Realistic Budget: Before house hunting, take a close look at your finances. Consider not only your mortgage but also additional expenses like insurance, property taxes, and ongoing maintenance. Securing preapproval from a lender can help clarify your price range and strengthen your offers.
Do Thorough Research: Look beyond aesthetics by researching neighborhoods, schools, and property values. By choosing a home that aligns with your current lifestyle and future goals, you can help ensure you make a sound long-term investment. Take advantage of tools like Ohio’s Homebuyers Guide and fair housing resources. These resources can help you understand how the real estate transaction process works and how you can properly prepare for each step.
Don’t Skip the Home Inspection: An inspection can reveal critical issues you might otherwise miss, saving you future headaches and large repair bills. Avoid the temptation to skip this step in order to speed along the transaction since you may end up regretting that decision.
Top Three Red Flags for First-Time Homebuyers
Unlicensed Individuals: Always verify the credentials of an agent or broker before you engage them since unlicensed individuals may lack the expertise and accountability needed to properly guide your home purchase. Working with a buyer’s agent is strongly encouraged to ensure they prioritize your best interests. For example, if attending an open house without a buyer’s agent, keep in mind that the listing agent represents the seller. By avoiding sharing sensitive details like your budget or timeline, you can protect your negotiating power. If you’re working with a buyer’s agent, discuss attending open houses with them in advance.
Insufficient Property Disclosures: Be wary of incomplete information about a home’s condition since missing or vague disclosures could signal hidden problems. It’s important to ask the seller and their agent as many questions about the condition of the property or other facts about the property that may influence your decision to make an offer to purchase.
Fraudulent Listings: Exercise caution if you see homes listed on social media sites or other nontraditional platforms. It is possible that the home listed on those platforms may not even be for sale. Watch out for potential scammers who refuse to meet in person or via a video call, are willing to sell fast, and have an asking price below market value.
For additional homebuying resources, visit the Division’s consumers page.
For the past year, the Star Local Media sports staff has spent all but a small handful of Tuesday and Friday nights, plus the occasional Thursday or Saturday, bound to a press box, on the sidelines or in the bleachers covering high school sports. Reporting on dramatic comebacks, crazy finishes and highlight-reel performances can become […]
For the past year, the Star Local Media sports staff has spent all but a small handful of Tuesday and Friday nights, plus the occasional Thursday or Saturday, bound to a press box, on the sidelines or in the bleachers covering high school sports.
Reporting on dramatic comebacks, crazy finishes and highlight-reel performances can become commonplace in an area as talented as the Metroplex, and there was no shortage of memorable outings throughout the school year.
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PEORIA (25News Now) -Some fun matchups highlights a busy night of hoops at ICC. Plus, Normal Community has a 36-4 record thanks to a remarkably deep roster. You can watch 25News – any newscast, anywhere – streaming LIVE on 25NewsNow.com, our 25News mobile app, and on our WEEK 25News SmartTV streaming app. Learn more about […]
PEORIA (25News Now) -Some fun matchups highlights a busy night of hoops at ICC. Plus, Normal Community has a 36-4 record thanks to a remarkably deep roster.
Team USA Olympians host throwing clinic for high school athletes in Hoover
LEARNING FROM THE BEST IN THEIR FIELD. THREE TEAM USA OLYMPIANS IS PART OF A THROWS CLINIC FOR TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETES. WVTM 13 ZOE BLAIR WAS AT THAT CLINIC TODAY TALKING TO STUDENTS ABOUT WHAT IT MEANS TO LEARN FROM AN OLYMPIAN. I CHOSE TO COME TO THIS CLINIC BECAUSE WE HAVE SAM MATTIS […]
LEARNING FROM THE BEST IN THEIR FIELD. THREE TEAM USA OLYMPIANS IS PART OF A THROWS CLINIC FOR TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETES. WVTM 13 ZOE BLAIR WAS AT THAT CLINIC TODAY TALKING TO STUDENTS ABOUT WHAT IT MEANS TO LEARN FROM AN OLYMPIAN. I CHOSE TO COME TO THIS CLINIC BECAUSE WE HAVE SAM MATTIS HERE. HE’S ONE OF THE BEST IN THE WORLD RIGHT NOW AND ONE OF THE BEST, SECOND BEST AMERICAN OF ALL TIME. AND I JUST FELT LIKE I WANTED TO COME OUT HERE AND LEARN FROM THE BEST. FOR HIM. THE BEST ARE ON TEAM USA. SAM MATTIS, CURTIS THOMPSON AND RAVEN SAUNDERS ARE TEACHING TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETES FROM ACROSS THE STATE HOW THEY CAN BE BETTER AT THE SPORT. AND JUST TO SHOW WHAT GOOD TEACHERS THEY ARE, I’M GOING TO TRY IT. BUT FIRST OLYMPIANS SAM MATTIS HERE IS GOING TO GIVE ME SOME POINTERS. SAM WHAT DO I NEED TO DO? ALL RIGHT, SO LET’S THINK ABOUT IT LIKE A GOLF SWING. ALMOST EASY. WHILE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN FROM AN OLYMPIAN IS SPECIAL FOR THE STUDENTS, THE CHANCE TO HELP THEM IMPROVE MEANS JUST AS MUCH TO THE OLYMPIANS. I LOVE SEEING THE GROWTH AND THE THE BUILD OF PEOPLE’S PASSION FOR SOMETHING THAT I’M SO PASSIONATE ABOUT. SO JUST TO BE AROUND OTHER PEOPLE WHO HAVE A PASSION FOR WHAT I DO AND SEE THAT GROW FOR THEM, IT’S JUST AMAZING YOU’RE NOT HAVING TO CROSS UP YOUR HIPS. YOU’RE JUST COMING. YOU’RE JUST COMING RIGHT IN. OVER 80 STUDENTS SIGNED UP FOR THE TWO DAY CLINIC BEFORE DAY ONE OF THE CLINIC WAS OVER. STUDENT ATHLETE ELIJAH SMITH SAYS HE’S ALREADY SEEING AN IMPROVEMENT IN HIS THROWING. ONE THING I’VE LEARNED IS JUST HOW TO ENTER THE RING IN MY THROAT. BUT MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT HERE IS JUST BEING OUT HERE WITH A BUNCH OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE THE SAME GOALS AS I DO TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE SPORT. EVEN THOUGH IT’S A THROWS CLINIC, THE OLYMPIANS ARE ALSO SHARING OTHER ADVICE TO HELP THE YOUNG ATHLETES BECOME SUCCESSFUL IN THE SPORT. WHEN YOU GET TO WORK WITH OLYMPIANS, THE LEVEL OF DETAIL THAT THEY CAN HELP WITH SOME OF THESE KIDS, SOME THINGS THAT THEY PROBABLY NEVER EVEN THOUGHT OF, WE HAD A NUTRITION SEGMENT EARLIER TOO, AND THEY GOT TO LISTEN TO WHAT SAM DOES IN THE WEIGHT ROOM. SO THOSE KIND OF THINGS, OBVIOUSLY THOSE KIDS LEARNED A LOT AND HOPEFULLY I HAVE AS WELL. I TOLD YOU I WAS GOING TO TRY THIS AND I AM. HOPEFULLY IT’S NOT TOO BAD. OKAY.
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Three Team USA Olympians spent time at Hoover High School, helping track and field athletes improve at the sport.”I chose to come to this clinic today because we have Sam Mattis here he’s one of the best in the world right now, second-best American of all time,” Elijah Smith said. “I just felt like I wanted to come out here and learn from the best.”Mattis is a student at Horseshoe Bend High School. While students like him are eager to learn from the athletes, the Olympians say they’re grateful for the opportunity to teach.”I love seeing the growth and the build of people’s passion for something that I’m so passionate about,” two-time Olympian Curtis Thompson said. “So, just to be around a passion for what I do and see that growth for them, it’s just amazing.”Thompson was joined at the clinic by Sam Mattis and Raven Saunders. Smith said by the end of day one, he saw an improvement in his throwing.”One thing I’ve learned is just how to enter the ring and my throw, but my favorite thing about it is being out here with a bunch of people as I do, to be successful in the sport,” Smith said.Hoover High School track coach Joey Longoria helped organize the clinic. He’s grateful the Olympians are taking the time to help the students.”When you get to work with Olympians, the level of detail that they can help with some of these kids, some things that they’ve never even thought of,” Longoria said. “We had a nutrition segment earlier too and they got to learn what Sam does in the weight room, those kinds of things.”
HOOVER, Ala. —
Three Team USA Olympians spent time at Hoover High School, helping track and field athletes improve at the sport.
“I chose to come to this clinic today because we have Sam Mattis here he’s one of the best in the world right now, second-best American of all time,” Elijah Smith said. “I just felt like I wanted to come out here and learn from the best.”
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Mattis is a student at Horseshoe Bend High School. While students like him are eager to learn from the athletes, the Olympians say they’re grateful for the opportunity to teach.
“I love seeing the growth and the build of people’s passion for something that I’m so passionate about,” two-time Olympian Curtis Thompson said. “So, just to be around a passion for what I do and see that growth for them, it’s just amazing.”
Thompson was joined at the clinic by Sam Mattis and Raven Saunders. Smith said by the end of day one, he saw an improvement in his throwing.
“One thing I’ve learned is just how to enter the ring and my throw, but my favorite thing about it is being out here with a bunch of people as I do, to be successful in the sport,” Smith said.
Hoover High School track coach Joey Longoria helped organize the clinic. He’s grateful the Olympians are taking the time to help the students.
“When you get to work with Olympians, the level of detail that they can help with some of these kids, some things that they’ve never even thought of,” Longoria said. “We had a nutrition segment earlier too and they got to learn what Sam does in the weight room, those kinds of things.”
Rogers and Eden Prairie advanced to the inaugural boys volleyball state championship game on Wednesday night after winning in the semifinals. KSTP Sports was there. ***Click the video box above to watch highlights from the 2025 Boys Volleyball State Semifinals on June 11*** In the first semifinal, Rogers, the tournament’s 3-seed, took on 2-seed Eastview. […]
Rogers and Eden Prairie advanced to the inaugural boys volleyball state championship game on Wednesday night after winning in the semifinals. KSTP Sports was there.
***Click the video box above to watch highlights from the 2025 Boys Volleyball State Semifinals on June 11***
In the first semifinal, Rogers, the tournament’s 3-seed, took on 2-seed Eastview. Eastview won a tight opening set, but Rogers rallied in the next three, winning the match 3-1. Rogers won its three sets 25-22, 25-23 and 25-19.
Similarly for top-seeded Eden Prairie, it dropped the first set to 4-seed Spring Lake Park but strung together three-straight set wins to claim the match. Eden Prairie won its three sets 25-13, 25-16 and 25-15.
The state championship match between Eden Prairie and Rogers is Thursday at 4 p.m. at the University of St. Thomas.
To view the full boys volleyball state tournament bracket, click here.
Head Softball Coach in Madison, WI for Edgewood College
Details Posted: 11-Jun-25 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Type: Full-time Categories: Coaching Coaching – Softball Sector: Collegiate Sports Internal Number: 6285303 Head Softball Coach DESCRIPTION OF JOB: This position reports directly to the Director of Athletics. The position is responsible for the direct oversight of the NCAA Division III Softball Program. Athletics plays an important role in […]
This position reports directly to the Director of Athletics. The position is responsible for the direct oversight of the NCAA Division III Softball Program.
Athletics plays an important role in the life of the campus, including but, not limited to the following: enhancing the learning experience for student-athletes, creating opportunities for uniting the campus community, publicly demonstrating the College’s values and mission, and contributing to the achievement of the College’s enrollment goals. The position will be responsible for short and long term Softball Program planning that supports the College’s Mission and Vision, and strictly adherences to NCAA, Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference and institutional rules.
First consideration will be given to application materials received by June 20, 2025. Responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
TEACHING SOFTBALL
Assist each team member in reaching their athletic potential, in a manner consistent with the College’s Mission and Values.
Teach each team member proper techniques, strategies and, skills that foster growth, development of potential and, opportunities to achieve success
Develop and contribute a strong sense of team within the Softball Team, the Department and the College.
Organize productive practice sessions
Prepare team members for high levels of collegiate competition
Support the academic and future occupational goals of each team member
Model and foster appropriate sportsmanship, competitiveness, and humility
RECRUITING
Identify outstanding student-athlete candidates for Edgewood College and the Softball Program.
Develop relationships with recruited student-athletes and parents/guardians.
Develop relationships with high school/club coaches, teachers, alumni, and others that can aid in the recruitment of student-athletes.
Work closely with the Admissions Office on all recruiting activities.
Recruit and retain outstanding and unique student-athletes, every year.
Maintain complete and competitive rosters based on Athletic Department roster expectations.
Personnel Supervision
Direct supervision of assistant coaches, student manager, student assistants, and team personnel for Softball Program.
Budget Supervision
Allocate, oversee, and modify (as needed) team’s budgets, including operating and booster budgets.
Fundraise yearly, a minimum of 10% equivalent of program operating budget.
Increase booster budget funds in conjunction with Development Office guidelines.
Compliance Oversight
Maintain a current working knowledge of NCAA and conference regulations, educate all team members, coaching staff members, and boosters, alumni, parents on those rules and regulations, and oversee adherence to them.
Community Outreach
Develop and foster community relationships that benefit the Softball Program, the Department and College
Facilitate Team involvement that is beneficial to community organizations and individuals
Expand the Teams’ supporters, boosters and “ownership” groups
Facilitate and encourage campus and community involvement by all Team members
Complete one (1) Community Service Project with Team(s)
Participate in one (1) Athletic Department Community Service Project
OTHER
Attend all Athletic Department team and individual meetings, participate in college-wide meetings, and contribute to college committees and assigned taskforces
Participate as an active member of the Athletics Department to facilitate other duties as assigned
Participate in Athletic Department’s annual Golf Outing, Hall of Fame and Athletics Awards Ceremony
JOB QUALIFICATIONS Necessary Education or Work Experience:
Bachelors degree in a related field required. Masters degree preferred.
At least 5 years experience as a high school head coach or 3 years experience as a collegiate coach.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills.
General understanding of NCAA III rules
Ability to relate to a diverse population
Understanding of and ability to support the Edgewood College Mission and Values
Valid Driver’s License and outstanding driving record
Specialized Technology Skills:
Comfortable with Office 365 platform
Comfortable with using SLATE, Front Rush, HUDL, Rapsodo
Demonstrated comfort with social media (Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, etc.)
Other Qualifications:
Edgewood College, a Catholic college sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to academic excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. Candidates must demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women and racial and ethnic minorities are especially encouraged to apply. The selected candidate must actively support the mission of the College by working with faculty, staff and students to share in our core values – truth, compassion, justice, partnership, and community. Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States without Employer Sponsorship
