YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Coldwell Banker EvenBay Real Estate moved to a centralized corporate headquarters at 8600 E. Market St. in Howland in 2024 and kicked off 2025 by relocating its Boardman office to 7178 West Blvd.
Last year presented several challenges, including high inflation, elevated interest rates and shifting market dynamics, say agency owners Janice and Michael Stevens.
“Despite a fluctuating market, our innovative strategies and dedication to client satisfaction enabled us to achieve success,” Michael Stevens says.
“Although we witnessed an increase in inventory, which we all hoped for, we also saw longer days on the market and more price adjustments this past year. The market began transitioning from a dominant seller’s market to one where buyers gained some influence over pricing,” Janice Stevens says. “To adapt, we maintained a strong pipeline of buyers and kept clients well informed of the current market and positioned for success.”
In response to the National Association of Realtors lawsuit, Coldwell Banker EvenBay introduced buyer representation agreements and made adjustments to how commissions are negotiated and presented.
Six agents earned the Ohio Realtors 2024 President’s Sales Club award: Paul Bevilacqua, Joann Petkovich, Gerry Brown, Lisa DeLisio, and Janice and Michael Stevens. Additionally, Brown earned the International Diamond Society Award from Coldwell Banker.
“Looking ahead, 2025 promises exciting opportunities. With stabilized interest rates, increased inventory, and new business development in the Mahoning Valley, the real estate outlook is promising,” Janice Stevens says.