As we close out 2010, one can only wonder what 2011 will mean for the real estate market. According to Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, 2011 will continue to see a recovery. Happy New Year all!
REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-Pending Home Sales Continue Recovery
Here’s something for sellers to consider when deciding where to sink those remodeling dollars.
REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-Owners Recoup More with Exterior Home Projects
We often don’t think of the holidays as being a time to sell a home. But really, when do our homes ever look better? Take advantage of those shoppers out in December.
Stage the Halls: Dress Up Your Home for Sale This Holiday Season : HGTV FrontDoor Real Estate
One of the greatest holiday events in the area takes place this Sunday. Holiday CircleFest is a celebration on the season, with all the major cultural institutions participating. And it’s free! Be sure not to miss the Christmas tree displays at the Cleveland Playhouse. A free bus will shuttle you around to all the participating venues.
Few of us have ever run into problems with the title on our properties, but clearly this is a case where one can be thankful they have a policy.
REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-Title Insurance: More Important Than Ever
Clearly, the market has yet to stabilize across the country.
You know what winter is like in these neck of the woods. Here are some clever ways to make your home appealing from the curb in these cold, snowy months.
Crafty Ideas for Winter Curb Appeal: Home & Design: REALTOR® Magazine
The parking lot in this new Heights restaurant is always packed, and has a great patio to enjoy in the summer.
Clyde's in Cleveland Heights is more than your average bistro | cleveland.com
It’s great to see the national media recognizing Cleveland wealth of culinary gems. With such ethnic diversity, the city offers an unbelievable array of cuisine.
Travel Channel's Adam Richman is hungry for Cleveland | cleveland.com
Just when you think they can’t get any lower…
REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-Mortgage Rates Continue Record Slide
Good article in the PD regarding getting your lawn prepped for next spring.
Fall garden chores plant the seeds of springtime | cleveland.com
Wonderful opportunity in Coventry Village! Clean, crisp 4 bedroom home. Currently priced at $149,900. Click the link for more photos and area information.
Cleveland Heights Real Estate - 1785 Radnor, Cleveland Heights, OH, 44118
Just because it’s getting cooler doesn’t mean there aren’t buyers out there. The Heights area is a more year-round market than other suburban communities. Make sure your home stands out from the competition with these tips.
6 Easy Tips to Sell Your Home in the Fall : HGTV FrontDoor Real Estate
The Women’s Council of the Cleveland Museum of Art is hosting an event on 10/20 with Steve Litt of the Plain Dealer and Chris Ronayne of University Circle Inc. to discuss this most dynamic and important area of Cleveland. Free and open to the public, but reservations necessary. Click the link below for more information. Begins at 10am at the Museum.
Fall is an excellent time to take on home improvement projects. Here are some quick, easy and affordable projects you can tackle in a weekend.
Weekend Home Improvement Projects : Decorating : Home & Garden Television
October is here, so time to have a little fun with this real estate business! There is MUCH information out there regarding buying, selling and living in homes reported to be haunted. Whether or not you are a skeptic, here’s some fun reading for this ghostly time of year.
Top 10 Tips for Living in a Haunted House : HGTV FrontDoor Real Estate
The new issue of Focus announces that fall leaf collection will run from Monday, November 1 to Friday, December 3 with regular collection occurring every other week ON the day of your scheduled trash pickup. Read more here.
When listing your home, it's helpful to know and understand what the 'absorption rate' is for homes in the area. By definition, this is the number (shown as a percentage) of homes currently on the market that will actually sell during a given period of time. This number fluctuates with the season and varies from city to city, price point to price point.
Below are current figures for Cleveland Heights, and reflect the rate at which homes are currently selling during a one month period:
Overall absorption rate for Cleveland Heights: 10%
$0 - $100,000 14%
$101,000 - $250,000 6%
$251,000 - $500,000 8%
$501,000 and up 0%
Determined to avoid some of the factors that led to the most recent housing meltdown, experts gathered to brainstorm.
Housing reform brings bevy of ideas at forum in Cleveland | cleveland.com
There is some confusion (and misinformation) regarding the 3.8% tax on real estate transactions, as implemented by the healthcare bill. See this link for further explanation, and exactly who will be hit by this tax (hint, not many of us!).
I’ll be posting a number of tips over the coming weeks for homeowners looking to save money on their utility bills this winter. Cleveland isn’t known for its easy winters. Taking the time to secure weatherproof your home now will certainly pay off in the winter months.
And now the more upbeat news from the Wall Street Journal. Owning a home still has many benefits, and though the last few years have taught us some hard lessons about real estate, the upside still outweighs the downside.
First, the gloomy news from the Wall Street Journal. Sellers all over the country are taking hits and slashing prices just to move their homes.
Desperate Measures: Home Sellers Continue Slashing Prices - Developments - WSJ
And one of them is Cleveland! That’s right, we are in an elite group, according to this report. Cleveland and St. Louis are the only two areas of the country showing any comeback in the housing market, which is great news for us Northeast Ohioans. Read more at the link below.
Housing Recovery in Only Two Areas, Says Federal Reserve Report
A consistent bright spot in this tough economy, University Circle has weathered the storm like no other area in Northeast Ohio. The residential and commercial successes in this area continue to defy the odds.
University Circle study shows opportunities for residential development | cleveland.com
Vampires be on alert. The Cleveland Garlic Festival takes place at Shaker Square (Shaker/Cleveland border) September 11th & 12th. Breath mint, anyone?
Now the rest of America knows what Clevelanders already knew: The West Side Market in hip Ohio City (near west side) is one of the greatest food destinations in the United States.
Food Network proclaims West Side Market as 'Best Food Lovers' Market' - Yahoo! News
Fall is a decent time to market your home. Here are some tips to keep things looking fresh and current with the season.
10 Autumn Home Design & Décor Trends : Styled, Staged & Sold
More good news for University Circle, which seems to be an unstoppable, runaway train these days. One of the area’s most prestigious schools will be opening a satellite center in the same area it began.
Hawken School to open new learning center in University Circle | cleveland.com
We could all use some good news these days! Of course every market/neighborhood has its differences and challenges to overcome, but it’s nice to see things trending up for a change.
cleveland : House prices steadier in Northeast Ohio, across the country
The Citizens Advisory Committee encourages Cleveland Heights citizens to attend two Public Hearings and comment on how Federal funds can make a difference in our Cleveland Heights community. The Public Hearings will be held on two dates in August to hear applications for CDBG Funds for fiscal Year 2011.
Interesting small article about the dollar value of trees, especially relevant during this hot Cleveland summer. Most of us in the Heights can certainly relate to the worry factor when it comes to tall, towering oak trees in our front yard. Still, trees’ ability to cool a home, not to mention their aesthetic value, are certainly an asset to homeowners.
REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-Shade Trees Boost Values and Worries
August can be brutal on a lawn. Here’s some advice for keeping it green NOW. Your landscaping is one of the first things a buyer sees. Don’t let dead grass and wilting flowers give a bad first impression.
Here’s some short but sweet tips on prepping your lawn now for next year’s spring selling season.
REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-Get Lawns Ready Now for Next Year
More growth and good news for University Circle. This mixed used development of apartments, retail and restaurants will finally get underway, possible Monday. Despite the tough economic times, University Circle keeps rolling along, and housing in the area continues to thrive.
Developer MRN Ltd. to break ground Monday on Uptown project in University Circle | cleveland.com
The moving process is quite possibly the most stressful part of selling or buying a home. But with careful planning, the big day (and leading up to the day) can go a lot more smoothly. This article provides some helpful tips to make the transition stress-free.
Relocation Guide: Tips and Advice to Help You Plan, Pack and Move : HGTV FrontDoor Real Estate
