He is a real estate investor, real estate attorney and CPA, and speaks nationally on Self Directed IRAs. 

Additionally, with a median home price below the national average, Cleveland offers affordability that may be attractive to some investors.

Five Ways Buying and Selling a House Could ChangeThe National Association of Realtors has agreed to change its policies to settle several lawsuits brought by home sellers — a move that could reduce commissions.A settlement reached this week threatens to strike a blow to an established standard of residential real estate: the 6 percent sales commission.

When someone wants a ribeye steak, they can pay $60 at a quality steakhouse, $25 at a national chain with a sneeze-guard salad bar, or $12 and cook it on their own grill.

I am on the board of CFRI, the local chapter of the National REIA and we are non profit and one of the largest REIA's in the country.

This is why people from all over the nation love this place. 😀

Pro: There is still a national housing shortage (but each market will have its own nuances).  

Hi all, I'm planning to get my Real Estate in Massachusetts soon this year and with the National Association of Realtors agreed to dropping the 6% commission rate, is this still a good idea?

You should check with both the National Flood Insurance program (NFIP) backed by FEMA and the Private Market Flood programs. 

Too many factors go into determining someone's rate, and what you find online will likely just tell you what direction people THINK rates are headed, and national averages.