? I-75 Vehicle Vandalism Arrest + Homeshake Shakes Up Housing Market

On May 10, 2022

Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Here’s everything you need to know to get this day started.

First, today’s weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 83 Low: 60.

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Here are the top three stories today in Cincinnati:

23-year-old Robert Stevens of Elsmere was arrested for throwing railroad spikes and rocks off a railroad overpass at vehicles on I-75 last Saturday afternoon. Stevens allegedly damaged 11 vehicles. He was charged with 10 counts of vehicular vandalism and one count of possession of drugs. (WCPO 9 Cincinnati)
In this hot housing market, Homeshake, a Cincinnati-based real estate company that makes 1 percent commission deals, is heating things up in Cincinnati all the more. Since its launch in 202o, Homeshake has accrued more than $20M in transactions and saved customers over $1M in commissions that would have gone to real estate agents. The goal of the company is to make home buying and selling an easier, more affordable process for buyers and sellers, allowing them to end up with more money in their pockets at the end of the deal. (Cincinnati Refined)
As the Federal Reserve raises rates to fight back against inflation, interest rates across the board are following suit. Cincinnati residents are finding that mortgage rates, car loans, student loans, and credit card rates are higher than ever. Adjustable rates, consolidating credit, and boosting your credit scores are just a few ways residents can fight back. (WCPO 9 Cincinnati)

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Today in Cincinnati:

COVID-19 Testing: No Out-Of-Pocket Cost At Price Hill (10:00 AM)
Computer Basics At College Hill (10:30 AM)
New Kids On The Block “Mixtape Tour 2022” At Heritage Bank Center (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

Scroll through the latest job openings in the Cincinnati area. Check out the companies, job descriptions, and salaries. Click on the link to apply. (Cincinnati Patch)
Join the Rotary Club of Cincinnati on Saturday, May 14 for Habitat Rock the Block, a revitalization effort for the West End. Register as a volunteer to do porch repairs, small painting projects, wash windows, landscape, and more. (Rotary Club of Cincinnati)
Take an online tour of this lavish Italian villa-style mansion in Indian Hill on the market for $6.9 million. Scroll through the pictures and then make your offer. (Cincinnati CityBeat)

You’re officially in the loop for today! I’ll see you around.

— Carla Varner