Real Life Business Signs in Medina, Ohio - 08/30/10 11:10 PM
My family and I were going out to dinner early this evening and were driving down Route 18 from Medina to Fairlawn and noticed some rather interesting business signs for little shops along side this busy, 4-lane, 55mph undivided highway:
 
While I couldn't get a pic of these signs (perhaps next time) as we were driving, I noticed three signs:
 
It was a honky-tonk little place: Said "Nightly Dancers" and also "Rooms Available" -- Yowsa when you put the two of them together. Saw a newish retail, small strip building of probably 4-5 divided spaces -- nice stucco, warm … (12 comments)

Broadview Heights Ohio Farmers Market - 08/29/10 10:23 PM
On Saturday mornings, from 9am-1pm, through mid-September, Luther Farms (a family enterprise since 1900) is providing fresh vegetables and fruits for the third consecutive season.
I have seen firsthand from a few inquiries we have made from Mayor Alai how quickly and responsive the City of Broadview Heights when it comes to all things local.
This is a wonderful, local way to eat better, support our local farms, reduce our carbon footprint, and have some fun.
My kids have taken hay rides at Luther Farms, seen pumpkins shot across fields, sampled the goods, and more.  Luther Farms is such a fun … (2 comments)

August 2010 Brecksville Ohio Real Estate Market Conditions Report - 08/29/10 10:14 PM
August 2010 real estate market statistics report for the Brecksville, 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 … (2 comments)

Shaker Heights Ohio Homes For Sale August 2010 between 250-400K - 08/29/10 10:04 PM
Shaker Heights Ohio Homes For Sale in August 2010 priced between $250,000 - $400,000.
As a Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR) and a REALTOR with strong negotiating experience, I would be happy to assist you with your next home purchase or sale in the Shaker Heights Ohio real estate marketplace.
Here are currently (as of 8/29/10) 53 homes for sale in Shaker Heights Ohio between $250,000 - $400,000.  There are a few less homes for sale than in October of 2009 last year.  Inventory levels are still high, but they are not increasing year over year.
Homes between $250,000 - $400,000 in … (0 comments)

University Heights Ohio Homes For Sale August 2010 between $100,000 - $150,000 - 08/29/10 10:00 PM
University Heights Ohio Homes For Sale between $100,000 - $150,000.
As a Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR) and a REALTOR with strong negotiating experience, I would be happy to assist you with your next home purchase or sale in the University Heights Ohio real estate marketplace.
Here are currently (as of 8/29/10) 61 homes for sale in University Heights Ohio between $100,000 - $150,000.
Homes between $100,000 - $150,000 in University Heights Ohio
View all the homes for sale in University Heights Ohio at Olsen Ziegler Realty
Happy searching!
An innovative and cost-effective way to buy and sell your University Heights Ohio … (0 comments)

The Oxymoronic, Disparate and Juxtaposed Home -- What's a buyer and seller to do? - 08/29/10 09:29 PM
Okay, that was exactly a cohesive or exact description of the way to compare what in blazes exists inside the frame-wrapped facade of a home versus the outside, but this week I showed quite a few homes, and quite a few properties made my head hurt and ended up leaving me perplexed.
I guess one could look at it as a permutation of what a buyer could expect when viewing a property:
Fabulous inside and neglected outside Neglected inside and fabulous outside Fabulous inside and outside Neglected inside and out The purpose of this post is not bullets 3 and 4, … (3 comments)

Just Sold 10723 Thwing Munson OH 44024 - 08/29/10 08:53 PM
I was honored to be able to help a first-time home buyer purchase 10723 Thwing in Munson, OH 44024.  It closed this past week with a sale price of $163,000 with a seller contribution of $3,000.
A fabulously renovated home with updates galore, quality craftsmanship and architectural features that make this home cozy, warm and inviting.
 
… (0 comments)

Measure Twice...Cut Once - 08/22/10 11:49 PM
 
Someone once told me (can't remember who or why exactly) but the words were:
 
Measure twice...cut once
 
 
Perhaps it was in my high school days when I took "house construction" for two years as vocational education where we built a home from start to finish.  I knew back in my junior year that I would never make it as a carpenter.  I would starve or be fired.  I either had a bad teacher or I was simply incapable of being a carpenter.  I did okay on laying bricks, installing drywall and a few other things, but overall, … (13 comments)

Cleveland Home Buyer Tip - Reading Radon Results - 08/22/10 11:09 PM
If you are thinking of purchasing a home in Greater Cleveland, Ohio, here is a home buyer tip for you:  Know how to read the radon results.
Here is an article I found helpful when reading the results that are produced from a continuous-type monitor.
Here is a resource from the Federal EPA titled: Consumer's Guide to Radon Reduction.
There is no sense in duplicating this last link, so go off and read it and you will understand why your agent recommends getting a radon inspection.
Take a look at map of Ohio by county with general radon levels (not to … (4 comments)

Kalahari Water Park - Sandusky Ohio - 08/22/10 10:49 PM
Kalahari Water Park in Sandusky Ohio is simply a water park on steriods.
What a difference a generation makes (okay...maybe more than a generation).  When I was a kid, we went north about 5 minutes to a little pond called Bluebell beach.  Some basic sand, few ropes, and some squishy bottom sand with seaweed, and that was hog heaven for me. 
Fast forward to 2010 in Sandusky Ohio and enter the Kalahari Water Park and watch the kids eyes when they see the options available to them, and you will leave with tired, exhausted, red-eyed, glassy-eyed, hungry and a bit … (0 comments)

Cleveland Home Buying Tip: Home Inspection - Choose an ASHI Inspector - 08/22/10 10:29 PM
If you are thinking of buying a home in Greater Cleveland, Ohio, here is a home buying tip for you:
Choose a home inspector who is a member of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI).
Here is a link to The Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics for ASHI.
You can also visit ashi.org for more details.
Here is a full member list for the North Central Ohio ASHI Chapter.
Read through the standards of practice and code of ethics.  This will give a buyer a better understanding of what comprises the home inspection process, items and … (4 comments)

Cleveland Home Buying Tip: Procuring Cause - 08/22/10 09:00 PM
There is a legal concept called Procuring Cause that Cleveland Home Buyers would be wise to understand.  A buyer's agent should spend some time with a buyer at the outset discussing many things, and one of the topics is procuring cause.
 
Yikes...come on man...Procuring Cause...what's that?
I just want to buy a home, can't you just show it to me?
 
The Ohio Association of REALTORS legal counsel has written several articles on procuring cause and agents also need to understand the implications and practical considerations of this important topic.
Here is a more practical example written by … (4 comments)

Under Contract in 10 Days -- 10155 Deer Run Brecksville Ohio 44141 Echo Hills Neighborhood - 08/21/10 04:38 PM
Under Contract in 10 Days:
My new listing in the Echo Hills neighborhood in Brecksville Ohio at 10155 Deer Run just went under contract this past week.

 
Behind this traditional colonial facade is a home that intrigue you with it's redesign, impress you with the quality craftsmanship and renovations throughout and will make you smile at all the BENEFITS this home will allow you to reap for what it provides.
5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 1 half-bath Floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace with direct vent gas fireplace with remote, electric start Complete kitchen renovation and expansion: KraftMaid  maple with stainless … (0 comments)

Wickliffe Ohio Open House Sunday August 22nd 2010 1-3pm 2108 Garden Drive - 08/21/10 04:02 PM
Wickliffe Ohio Open House Sunday August 22nd 2010 1-3pm
***NOTE: THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN RENTED AND IS NOW LONGER AVAILABLE.***
Curious about what homes are currently for Sale in Wickliffe Ohio? Click to see all Wickliffe Ohio Homes for Sale
 

Please stop by my open house for 2108 Garden Drive in Wickliffe, OH 44092 on Sunday, August  22nd, 2010 from 1-3pm.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 … (0 comments)

Cleveland Real Estate Comedy - Crazy Things Real Estate Agents Say - 08/15/10 11:35 AM
Any field of endeavor has it's crazy, funny and stupid things done by its practitioners -- real estate is no different, and I would argue it's worse.  Why is it worse? In real estate in Ohio, one only needs to take 120 hours of pre-licensing coursework in order to be able to sit for for both the national test and a state-specific test that my middle-school daughter could pass with very little effort.  Think about it: In the State of Ohio, it takes 1,500 hours to obtain a cosmetology license or 1,200 hours to be a hair designer yet 120 hours … (16 comments)

Brecksville Ohio Open House Sunday August 15th 1-3pm at 10155 Deer Run - 08/14/10 10:53 PM
Brecksville Ohio Open House Sunday August 15th 1-3pm at 10155 Deer Run
***NOTE: THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD AND IS NOW LONGER AVAILABLE.***
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Please visit from 1-3pm on Sunday, August 15th for an open house at 10155 Deer Run in Brecksville.
Every home has a story to tell...and does this home sure have a story to tell...this home will make you smile and enchanted...an amazing design and quality updates await. Here are just a few of the benefits this home … (3 comments)

How to See the Cleveland Indians and NOT Break the Bank - 08/14/10 05:08 PM
My son is a huge Cleveland Indians fan.  Poor kid, the Cleveland Indians are in the cellar as usual and they lose most games. 
So...my dilemma is: How can we go see them, have a good time, some great seats, without paying full retail price on everything? Knowing that there is an 80% chance they are going to lose.  Nothing worse than paying top dollar and listen to him all the way home dejected about getting hammered into the ground.
It's actually quite simple and I'm sure budget-conscious consumers may already know this:
Go to StubHub.com the day of the game … (0 comments)

Just Sold 706 Walden Pond Hinckley Ohio - Pulte New Construction - 08/10/10 11:41 PM
Just Sold 706 Walden Pond Hinckley Ohio - Pulte New Construction.
A buyer of mine just closed on their brand new Pulte-built home in Walden Pond in Hinckley, Ohio.

The process went very smoothly, Pulte did a great and everyone is happy.
There are a lot of elements that go into planning (from a buyer's perspective) to ensure that the end result is not only satisfactory, but fulfills all the hopes and desires of the individual buyer.  An experienced agent with a keen understanding of new construction can successfully help guide a buyer through some of the major choices that … (2 comments)

Want to search the Greater Cleveland Ohio MLS like an agent? - 08/08/10 10:56 PM
Want to search the Greater Cleveland (and Akron) Ohio MLS like an agent does? Sign-up for your free Listingbook account today and you will wonder where this tool has been since you started searching for your next home via various website. Are you thinking of selling your Greater Cleveland (and Akron) home?  If so, this tool is also exceptional so you are completely aware of your local market and you don't have to rely on your agent for real-time access.  In fact, Listingbook will automatically provide you with a "morning report" each morning when there has been new activity the prior … (3 comments)

Home For Sale Flyer - 10155 Deer Run Brecksville Ohio 44141 - 08/08/10 10:27 PM
Check out the for sale flyer for my new listing:
10155 Deer Run in Brecksville, OH 44141
***NOTE: THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD AND IS NOW LONGER AVAILABLE.***
Curious about what homes are currently for Sale in Brecksville Ohio? Click to see all Brecksville Ohio Homes for Sale

Please read about some of the neat features and gorgeous photos for this fine home.
As a Brecksville resident and local business owner, I would be happy to provide a personal tour of this fine home at 10155 Deer Run, the Echo Hills neighborhood as well as Brecksville Ohio and its wonderful … (3 comments)

New Listing Brecksville Ohio - 10155 Deer Run in Echo Hills - 08/08/10 10:09 PM
A new listing in the Echo Hills neighborhood in Brecksville Ohio at 10155 Deer Run.
***NOTE: THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD AND IS NOW LONGER AVAILABLE.***
Curious about what homes are currently for Sale in Brecksville Ohio? Click to see all Brecksville Ohio Homes for Sale

 
Behind this traditional colonial facade is a home that intrigue you with it's redesign, impress you with the quality craftsmanship and renovations throughout and will make you smile at all the BENEFITS this home will allow you to reap for what it provides.
5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 1 half-bath Floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace … (5 comments)

Brecksville Ohio Open House Sunday August 8th 1-4pm at 10155 Deer Run - 08/08/10 02:28 AM
Brecksville Ohio Open House Sunday August 8th 1-4pm at 10155 Deer Run
***NOTE: THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD AND IS NOW LONGER AVAILABLE.***
Curious about what homes are currently for Sale in Brecksville Ohio? Click to see all Brecksville Ohio Homes for Sale
Please visit from 1-4pm today for the 1st open house at 10155 Deer Run in Brecksville.
Every home has a story to tell...and does this home sure have a story to tell...this home will make you smile and enchanted...an amazing design and quality updates await. Here are just a few of the benefits this home offers:
… (5 comments)

New Listing - Home For Sale Hudson Ohio 60 Trumbull Drive - 08/01/10 11:27 PM
60 Trumbull Drive in Hudson Ohio is right around the corner from all the fun things to do in Hudson, such as First and Main.  This wonderful colonial features 4 bedrooms and two full baths upstairs, a living room, dining room, family room, kitchen and 3-season sunroom on the main level.  The basement is partially finished.  All on a dead-end, cul-de-sac street.
Asking Price: $205,000.
 







Feel free to preview all the homes currently for sale in Hudson. Olsen Ziegler Realty is a 100% locally-owned business serving the Hudson suburb of Cleveland, Ohio. … (4 comments)

Eye Candy Plus ActiveRain = New Business - 08/01/10 10:31 PM
Eye Candy Plus ActiveRain = New Business
Long Story Short: The resources that exist on the ActiveRain platform are second to none and are there for the taking, for those who look.Eye Candy. Wikipedia’s answer is short and simple: Attractiveness.A few other definitions include:
Emotional interest in someone or something Any object or sight with considerable visual appeal A graphic element that is used for design purposes and does not reinforce any content Aesthetically pleasing web sites.
I first heard the term eye candy when I worked as a software engineer back in the early 1990s when a fellow … (24 comments)

Grafton Ohio Open House Sunday August 1st 1:00pm-4:00pm at 17677 Harvest Lane - 08/01/10 11:22 AM
Grafton Ohio Open House Sunday August 1st 1:00pm-4:00pm at 17677 Harvest Lane
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Just a friendly reminder to stop by my open house today.
Please see a few photos here.
This well appointed home on 2.35 acres, built in 1997, has four bedrooms on the second level with a sumptuous master bath, walk-in closet, a hall bath and three additional bedrooms. Above ground swimming pool, views of a vineyard from the front porch and many other special touches. Gorgeous updates throughout.

… (1 comments)