CLEVELAND (WJW) – You’ve probably noticed signs reading “We buy houses,” posted on utility poles in Cleveland. Cleveland City Council member Kris Harsh has noticed them too.
“Every spring these signs pop up with the daisies,” Harsh said.
The Ward 13 representative said these signs are predatory in nature and is sick of seeing them around Cleveland.
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“These are people looking to lowball homeowners who are in a bind,” Harsh said. “And then they just try to flip them to an investor for a profit right away. These aren’t people that are really trying to help owner occupants move into the neighborhood or even help people sell their house for the most that they can.”
Harsh issued a challenge on social media — a bounty, if you will. Whoever wrangles up the most signs earns free ice cream from the Honey Hut.
“If ice cream is not your thing, get your …