Cleveland Real Estate Home Inspection Framework - Health and Safety Issues versus Deferred Maintenance - 07/25/10 11:09 PM
Cleveland Real Estate Home Inspection Framework - Health and Safety Issues versus Deferred Maintenance Every buyer in the greater Cleveland real estate market should obtain a home inspection when purchasing a home.  While much has been written about the benefits of and items covered during a home inspection (this post will not cover these items), how the home inspection contingency is negotiated and removed can vary with each local real estate market. In our local Greater Cleveland real estate market, defects found by the home inspector are commonly placed into two general categories:
Health and Safety Deferred Maintenance. Examples of Health … (8 comments)

4445 Baintree Road - University Heights, OH 44118 - New Listing - Sharp Colonial Near Cedar and Green - 07/25/10 10:50 PM
4445 Baintree Road  - University Heights, OH 44118 - New Listing - Sharp Colonial Near Cedar and Green
***NOTE: THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN RENTED AND IS NOW LONGER AVAILABLE.***
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Bright and sunny colonial with gorgeous hardwood floors, replacement windows, high efficiency furnace (10/09) and spacious eat-in kitchen. Formal dining room with built-in china cabinet. Cozy den/family room off dining room. Huge windows in living room combined with a southern exposure creates tons of natural light. Three full bedrooms … (0 comments)

Open House Grafton Ohio Sunday August 1st 1:00pm-4:00pm at 17677 Harvest Lane - 07/25/10 08:29 PM
Open House Grafton Ohio Sunday August 1st 1:00pm-4:00pm at 17677 Harvest LaneYou are warmly invited to the first open house at 17677 Harvest Lane in Grafton, Ohio on Sunday, August 1st from 1-4pm.
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This wonderfully appointed home on 2.35 acres was built in 1997, has four bedrooms on the 2nd level with a large master bath, huge, walk-in closet, a hall bath and three additional bedrooms. Gorgeous updates throughout.  Above ground swimming pool, views of a vineyard from the front porch … (2 comments)

Broker's Open House Grafton Ohio Tuesday July 27th 11:30am-1:30pm 17677 Harvest Lane - 07/25/10 06:16 PM
Broker's Open House 17677 Harvest Lane Grafton Ohio. Tuesday July 27th, 2010 11:30am-1:30pm.
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Real estate brokers, real estate agents, title and escrow reps, loan officers and the general public are welcome to attend a hosted broker's open house this coming Tuesday, July 27th from 11:30am - 1:30pm. 
Please stop by! :) 
Please call me at 216.702.0537 or e-mail me if you have any questions.
View some of the benefits of owning 17677 Harvest Lane.
 




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17677 Harvest Lane - Grafton, OH 44044 - New Listing - Colonial Home For Sale on 2.3 Acres - 07/24/10 11:57 PM
17677 Harvest Lane  - Grafton, OH 44044 - New Listing - Colonial Home For Sale on 2.3 Acres
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Welcome to this lovely home in Grafton, a quaint, small-town community with festivals, holiday celebrations and  parades - just 20-30 minutes from most major towns. Enjoy peace and tranquility on 2.3 acres accompanied by amazing sunrises and sunsets and bright, starry nights.
Join the annual neighborhood events, including hayrides, holiday lights & 4th of July fireworks. Benefit from no HOA restrictions, no … (3 comments)

Wickliffe Ohio Open House Sunday July 25th 2010 1-4pm 2108 Garden Drive - 07/24/10 11:43 PM
Wickliffe Ohio Open House Sunday July 24th 2010 1-4pm
***NOTE: THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN RENTED AND IS NOW LONGER AVAILABLE.***
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Please stop by my open house for 2108 Garden Drive in Wickliffe, OH 44092 on Sunday, July 25th, 2010 from 1-4pm.This fabulous home boasts 3,069 has has four bedrooms, three full bahts, with a full, walkout, daylight basement on almost one-half acre. Asking price: $190,000.
4 bedrooms 3 full baths Almost one-half acre of privacy Private, secluded yet … (2 comments)

Wickliffe Open House Sunday July 18th 2010 1-4pm 2108 Garden Drive - 07/17/10 12:55 PM
1st open house at 2108 Garden Drive in Wickliffe, Ohio on Sunday, July 18th 2010 from 1-4pm.
***NOTE: THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN RENTED AND IS NOW LONGER AVAILABLE.***
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Please stop by.
4 bedrooms 3 full baths Almost one-half acre of privacy Private, secluded yet mere minutes to everything Full daylight, walkout lower-level with bedroom and full bath Huge windows throughout Exceptional landscaping Newly replaced carpeting and just painted Call Chris Olsen, Broker, Owner, REALTOR at 216.702.0537 or chris@olsenziegler.com if you have … (4 comments)

Brecksville Ohio Garage Sale - Echo Hills Saturday July 17th, 2010 - 07/17/10 12:04 AM
The annual Echo Hills Garage Sale in Brecksville Ohio is Saturday, July 17th, 2010 from 9am - 4pm. 
 
Entrance is off Deer Run.  From Interstate I-77, exit Miller Road, turn left/east.  Dead end into Route 21 (Brecksville Road), turn right.  1st traffic light is Snowville Road, turn left.  Turn left on Deer Run.
 
Dozens of homes participate and people come from all counties around due to the neighborhood-wide garage sale in Brecksville Ohio.
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Community Profile for the Sutton Woods neighborhood in Broadview Heights, Ohio, 44147 - 07/11/10 11:22 PM
Community Profile for the Sutton Woods neighborhood in Broadview Heights, Ohio, 44147.
This newer development consists of approximately ninety-four, single-family homes built by Ryan Homes.  Sutton Woods is accessible via West Mill Road, just west of Interstate 77 and south of the Wallings Road exit off I-77. The Brecksville-Broadview Heights School District has the highest ranking (Excellent with Distinction) by the Ohio State Department of Education and is also a national blue ribbon award-winning school district. There are five streets in this development.
The homes were built between 2002-2008, range in size from 2,432 to 4,416 square feet (most homes being … (3 comments)

Solon Ohio - Schools, Resources, Homes For Sale and More... - 07/11/10 10:42 PM
Solon Ohio - Schools, Resources, Homes For Sale and More...
Overview Solon, Ohio, captured the number 23 spot in Money’s 2009 list of America's Best Places to Live. Solon is approximately equal distance to Cleveland and Akron, two large, metropolitan areas offering numerous employment opportunities in health care, academia, retail, and commercial/industry as well as being home to major employers such as Nestlé Prepared Foods,  Erico Products, Keithley Instruments, Swagelok, Agilysys, and L'Oréal Products .  Cleveland State University has a satellite campus in Solon and there are many shopping districts within minutes from town.
Just over 22,000 people call this dynamic … (0 comments)

University Heights Ohio - Schools, Resources, Homes For Sale and More... - 07/11/10 10:37 PM
University Heights Ohio - Schools, Resources, Homes For Sale and More...
Overview University Heights, Ohio, nicknamed “the city of beautiful homes,” is a small suburb of Cleveland, Ohio, approximately 15 minutes from downtown and only minutes to the academically and culturally rich University Circle area.  John Carroll University, a Jesuit institution of higher education, is in the heart of University Heights and provides vibrancy to the entire community.  The university is located on over 60 acres and maintains lovely green spaces with landscaped lawns, numerous trees, and flower beds which is all enjoyed by the community. 
Approximately 13,000 people call this … (0 comments)

Cleveland Heights Ohio - Schools, Resources, Homes For Sale and More... - 07/11/10 10:31 PM
Cleveland Heights Ohio - Schools, Resources, Homes For Sale and More...
Overview Cleveland Heights, Ohio, proudly retains its title as the first suburb of Cleveland, Ohio, and today, continues to strive to be a progressive, dynamic suburb just minutes to University Circle and downtown Cleveland. Cleveland Heights is known for its diverse housing offerings including everything from English cottages to historic, architecturally-inspiring mansions. It is a town very committed to the arts and music and hosts numerous galleries, theaters, and dance companies including the Heights Arts Gallery, Dobama Theatre, Groundworks Dance Theatre, and the Cleveland School of Dance.
Over 46,000 people call … (0 comments)

Community Profile for the Creekside Trace neighborhood in Broadview Heights, Ohio, 44147 - 07/11/10 10:26 PM
Community Profile for the Creekside Trace neighborhood in Broadview Heights, Ohio, 44147
 

This development consists of sixty-one, single-family homes predominantly built by Petros Homes.  Creekside Trace is conveniently located off Wallings Road. 
Creekside Trace  is accessible via Wallings Road and is approximately one-half mile west of Interstate 77, the main north-south highway connecting downtown Cleveland, Akron to the south, the airport to the west as well as Cleveland's eastern suburbs, including the major employer corridor along I-271. The Brecksville-Broadview Heights School District has the highest ranking (Excellent with Distinction) by the Ohio State Department of Education and is … (0 comments)

Community Profile for the Forestbrook neighborhood in Broadview Heights, Ohio, 44147 - 07/11/10 06:13 PM
Community Profile for the Forestbrook neighborhood in Broadview Heights, Ohio, 44147
 

This newer development consists of sixty-five, single-family homes predominantly built by two fine, upscale, exceptional local builders: Petros Homes and Capauno Homes.  Forestbrook is conveniently located off Royalton Road (also known as Route 82), one street west of Avery Road on the north side - directly across the street from the  Cherry Hill Estates neighborhood. 
Forestbrook is approximately one-mile east of Interstate 77, the main north-south highway connecting downtown Cleveland, Akron to the south, the airport to the west as well as Cleveland's eastern suburbs, including the … (0 comments)

Community Profile for the Cherry Hill Estates neighborhood in Broadview Heights, Ohio, 44147 - 07/11/10 04:21 PM
Community Profile for the Cherry Hill Estates neighborhood in Broadview Heights, Ohio, 44147.
This newer development consists of twenty-seven, single-family homes predominantly built by two fine, upscale, exceptional local builders: Petros Homes and United Homes.  Cherry Hill Esates is conveniently located off Royalton Road (also known as Route 82), one street west of Avery Road on the south side. 
Cherry Hill Estates is approximately one-mile east of Interstate 77, the main north-south highway connecting downtown Cleveland, Akron to the south, the airport to the west as well as Cleveland's eastern suburbs, including the major employer corridor along I-271. The Brecksville-Broadview … (0 comments)

Broadmoore Landings Neighborhood Broadview Heights Ohio 44147 - Community Profile - 07/11/10 01:52 PM
Community Profile for the Broadmoore Landings neighborhood in Broadview Heights, Ohio, 44147.
This newer development consists of thirty-nine, single-family homes.  Broadmoore Landings is conveniently located off E. Mill Road, just south of the Wallings Road exit off Interstate 77.  The location of this community is exceptional -- with major interstate access one-half mile away via I-77, downtown Cleveland is only 14 miles away and it's easy to go south to Akron, or hop on Interstate I-480 to go west to Cleveland Hopkins Airport or I-480 east to the eastern suburbs.  The Brecksville-Broadview Heights School District is a blue ribbon award-winning school … (2 comments)

2108 Garden Drive Wickliffe Open House 1-4pm Sunday July 18th 2010 - 07/11/10 12:02 PM
Please stop by the first open house for 2108 Garden Drive in Wickliffe, OH 44092 next Sunday, July 18th, 2010 from 1-4pm.
***NOTE: THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN RENTED AND IS NOW LONGER AVAILABLE.***
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Please view the virtual tour and property flyer here for 2108 Garden Drive Wickliffe OH 44092.This fabulous home boasts 3,069 has has four bedrooms, three full bahts, with a full, walkout, daylight basement on almost one-half acre. Asking price: $190,000.
 

 





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2010 Cain Park Arts Festival This Weekend - Cleveland Heights - 07/10/10 11:08 AM
The 2010 Cain Park Artis Festival in Cleveland Height is this weekend.  Stop by and enjoy the works of artists, entertainment and food.
Past events have drawn 60,000 visitors.
I sold a home last year at 14464 Superior Road right across the street from Cain Park and the owners commented on how wonderful it was having this local treasure -- tennis courts, sledding hill, outdoor theaters, etc., practically right at their doorstep.
The festival is open today 10-8 and noon-5 on Sunday. 14591 Superior Road.
Enjoy!
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Shaker Heights Ohio - Schools, Resources, Homes For Sale and More... - 07/04/10 11:11 PM
Shaker Heights Ohio - Schools, Resources, Homes For Sale and More...
Overview Shaker Heights, Ohio, is a beautiful inner suburb of Cleveland, Ohio, just eight miles from downtown and minutes from the cultural, academic, and vibrant University Circle area. Shaker Heights is known for its tree-lined streets, architecturally inspiring and inviting homes of all sizes, and multiple recreational offerings. Moreover, it is a model city recognized for its city services, green spaces and excellent school system. Approximately 30,000 people call Shaker Heights "home."
There are nine neighborhoods that comprise Shaker Heights that include Boulevard, Fernway, Lomond, Ludlow, Malvern, Mercer, Moreland, Onaway, … (3 comments)

Shaker Heights Ohio Real Estate Market Statistics - June 2010 - 07/04/10 10:54 PM
June 2010 real estate market statistics for the Shaker Heights Ohio community in Northeast Ohio
Absorption Rates and Months Housing Supply
These two terms are one piece of the puzzle to help real estate agents, appraisers, home sellers and buyers alike make sense out of the real estate market.
This is a little-known, but effective tool, if used in proper context, to help a home seller or buyer understand the market conditions for the home they wish to sell or buy.
The easiest way to define these two terms is with an example:
Absorption Rates (AR)- The rate at which … (0 comments)

Cleveland's Attempt at Visually Stimulating King James -- I'm not Impressed - 07/04/10 10:03 PM

My wife, son and I were traveling down the interstate towards downtown Cleveland, Ohio last night to go watch the Cleveland Indians get pounded er...squeak a win out against the Oakland Athletics and then watch the fireworks in downtown Cleveland at Progressive field after the game and on our way there, we kept noticing these banners hanging on the overpasses and I said:
Is this Cleveland's attempt at impressing King James? As Jack Nicholson once said A Few Good Men... Please tell me you have more than this...? Come on, are you kidding me? While I certainly can imagine the … (2 comments)

Cleveland Indians July 3rd Fireworks in Downtown Cleveland - 07/04/10 09:43 PM
The Cleveland Indians put on a spectacular fireworks show after the game last night at Progressive Field in downtown Cleveland.
 

 
It was a balmy evening, the Cleveland Indians beat the Oakland Athletics in the 10th inning and the fireworks were amazing.
I hope you enjoy these photos I took of the fireworks after the game.
If you want to see a few photos of last night's game, please visit my other post: Cleveland Indians beat the Oakland Athletics.














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Cleveland Indians Beat the As on July 3rd - Smiles...Fireworks...and Hot Dogs - 07/04/10 05:35 PM
My wife, son and I went to see the Cleveland Indians plays the Oakland Athletics last night at Progressive Field in downtown Cleveland.

We saw banners on the way down I-77 going into downtown Cleveland hanging from the overpasses which read "More Than A Player" and "Home".  While I haven't really followed the LeBron James drama that seems to be gripping the sports world these days, I could really care less whether LeBron James stays or goes.  Of course I would like him to stay as it will mean we will win more basketball games, perhaps some more venue for … (2 comments)

Valleybrook Estates Brecksville Ohio Real Estate Market Update - July 2010 - 07/03/10 05:18 PM
Here is the July 2010 real estate market update for the Valleybrook Estates neighborhood in Brecksville, Ohio, 44141: There are currently three homes on the market and not under contract and the average asking price is $444,663, is 3,628 square feet and has been on the market for 181 days. There is one home that is currently under contract. There have been no closed sales in 2010. The six recorded sales in Valleybrook Estates since 2008 are:  $338,655.  4810 Valleybrook Drive.  Sold on 9/29/2009. $830,000.  5582 Hollythorn Drive.    Sold on 6/5/2009. $560,000.  5559 Ridgewood Lane.    Sold on 3/30/2009. $500,000.  5579 Hollythorn … (0 comments)

Just Sold - 7310 Martingale Chesterland Ohio 44026 - 07/01/10 10:15 PM
Olsen Ziegler Realty Just Sold 7310 Martingale Drive in Chesterland Ohio 44026

Sold Price: $286,000. 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2,966 square feet on 5.22 acres. We were fortunate to be able to represent a wonderful buyer who purchased this fabulous property with incredible pond views from the rear of the home. Wow! Over 5 acres in close-in Chesterland under 300K. This five acre property is at the end of a cul-de-sac in a quiet, secluded area, yet close to everything with I-271 and Mayfield Road just minutes away.
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