REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-Pending Home Sales Continue Recovery

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

Oakwood Country Club sold to First Interstate Properties

Oakwood Country Club in Cleveland Heights and South Euclid has been sold to the same developer who created Legacy Village and Steelyard Commons. Click on the link to read about this interesting development on Cleveland.com's site!

A Cleveland Hts. treasure- The Cedar Lee Theater

On December 25th the Cedar Lee Theater will celebrate its 85th anniversary! Read all about this beloved Cleveland Hts. landmark theatre...

http://blog.cleveland.com/sunpress/2010/12/cedar_lee_theatre_still_going.html

REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-Owners Recoup More with Exterior Home Projects

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

Bremec's Garden Center on the Heights

You will enjoy visiting Bremec's on the Heights for your gardening needs. Located on Cedar Road just west of Taylor Road in Cleveland Heights, they just provided me with the perfect Christmas tree for this season! They have delivered topsoil and mulch to my home during the spring and they have a great selection of gardening materials, flowers, and plants. Support this Cleveland Heights business!

Stage the Halls: Dress Up Your Home for Sale This Holiday Season : HGTV FrontDoor Real Estate

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

Cleveland Ranks Among the Top Areas for Recovery

According to a report by the Brookings Institution Cleveland ranks very highly among metro areas for economic recovery. Check out this article from Cleveland.com:

http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2010/11/greater_clevelands_recovery_ra.html

Cleveland Ranks Among the Top Areas for Recovery

According to a report by the Brookings Institution Cleveland ranks very highly among metro areas for economic recovery. Check out this article from Cleveland.com:

http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2010/11/greater_clevelands_recovery_ra.html

November Absorption Rates for Cleveland Heights

Absorption rates cooled in the month of November, which is typical for this time of year. The bargains continue to receive most the buying activity, while higher priced homes continue to struggle.

Overall Cleveland Heights: 4%
Up to $100,000: 5.9%
$101,000 - $250,000: 3.8%
$251,000 - $500,000: 2.2%
Over $500,000: 0%

REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-Strong Rebound in Pending Home Sales

Some good news in the market!

REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-Strong Rebound in Pending Home Sales

Holiday CircleFest 2010

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.

Holiday CircleFest 2010

REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-Title Insurance: More Important Than Ever

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

REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-New-Home Sales Slide

Clearly, the market has yet to stabilize across the country.

REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-New-Home Sales Slide