Property of Cleveland
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Terrible, No Good, Very Bad (but real) MLS Pictures
Every once in a while I see a photo on the MLS that makes me SMH (Shake My Head) Listed for $1.8 million plus in a Medina County Suburb As a professional Realtor, if I list a home that is flirting with the $300,000 price range, my goal is to ALWAYS have a professional photographer [...]
Just Sold in Bay Village, Ohio
Assisting my buyer clients to find their first home was a blast! We scouted out homes near Lake Erie and saw a wide range of homes in the Westlake and Bay Village areas. This is more than a starter house, it is the perfect home to entertain and grow a family. The home is complete [...]
Condo vs. Town Home vs. Cluster in Northeast Ohio
I am often asked “What is the difference between a condo and a town home” or “condo vs.cluster home?” There is a substantial difference that both home buyers AND sellers should know. The main difference regards the legal way the land is deeded. Condo Own airspace within four walls of home Own no land or [...]
AHA?s from Florida to Cleveland
My husband, Mike, booked a “Babymoon” as a final hoorah before our first baby is born this July. We returned this week from our destination, Palm Beach Shores. Our goal was to stock up on beach time and much needed relaxation. I had several takeaways during our stay and felt compelled to share. #1 Salt Water Pools [...]
It?s Coming, but WHAT is it? The Cleveland Medical Mart that is.
If you live in Northeast Ohio, chances are you know the Cleveland Medical Mart is well under construction downtown. When I began asking around the purpose of the $465 million facility is and what opportunities it will launch for the community, I was amazed at all the blank stares. With a completion date set for [...]
Home Viewing Pet Peeves
Over the weekend I showed a number of homes. I set the homes up in advance when I realized how opposite the real estate listing agents are operating in the South side of town vs. the North part of Northeast Ohio. First off, just scheduling the home tours for my clients was much more of [...]
Please Stage that Vacant House!
Sometimes the homes that need the most TLC are the vacant ones. One might believe it easier to sell an empty home. This is not always the case. If you are attempting to sell a vacant home, you will want to view this home through the eyes of a potential buyer. The buyer isn’t just [...]
Why Buyers Should Not Self Represent in a Real Estate Transaction
Occasionally, my real estate team receives calls on our listings from buyers wanting only to work with listing agents with the idea it will save them money by cutting out half of the commission. At that point we recommend another agent to meet them, because as a high volume team we choose to work with [...]
Why Work with a Real Estate Team
When buying or selling a home in Cleveland, Ohio, you can: 1. Go it alone and brave the real estate market by doing your own research and relying on what you might find on the internet 2. Choose a real estate professional who can aid the way and simplify the process by providing you with [...]
Feb 2013 vs. Feb 2012 Market Stats for Cleveland, Ohio Suburbs
The market is picking up momentum just ahead of spring. How do we know? January 2013 market stats showed less inventory compared to Jan 2012 stats in many cities and much of the existing inventory had multiple offers and even sold for above list price. Will March continue the trend? This is key for sellers. [...]
