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Shaker Heights Ohio Homes For Sale from $1,000,000+

Chris Olsen Broker Owner Cleveland Ohio Real Estate (Olsen Ziegler Realty) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:26:33 -0600

Shaker Heights Ohio Homes For Sale from $1,000,000+.

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 11/8/2009) 9 homes for sale in Shaker Heights Ohio from $1,000,000+.

Homes from $1,000,000+ in Shaker Heights Ohio

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Google's Godzilla-Sized Eyeballs Will Soon Be 360x360x360

Chris Olsen Broker Owner Cleveland Ohio Real Estate (Olsen Ziegler Realty) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:14:48 -0600

I wonder if Aldous Huxley had lived in a time sufficient to forecast the pervasiveness and invasive nature of technology, what his novel of today would be like forecasting the future in the age of Google?

ActiveRain members have accumulated a vast store of knowledge and techniques on how to get visible on Google <a good thing> but ponder a moment on how the reverse (Google Knowing Us) will soon dwarf in comparison, our efforts to reach out to the world.

Don't get me wrong, I love technology and I think Google is perhaps the coolest tech company except for Apple to hit the tech stage. I got a degree in Computer Science back in the 1980s and wrote an artificial intelligence theorem prover software program in Lisp and also wrote a host of very cool software applications. That said, as the world becomes smaller by the day thanks to technology, which is benign by itself, always has two edges to the sword and eventually comes attached with "unintended consequences."

While Google (as the company exists today), and the founders' vision, are not about monopolies and they don't appear to want to "obliterate and kill their competitors" the way that Microsoft often goes for the jugular (hence the numerous mega-dollar antitrust suits it has lost), what happens if Google gets so incredibly big (like it's not huge already) and it gets sold to investors who don't have the same great moral compass that the current founders do? Do you really want one company in possession of so much data, buying history, financial decisions in the hands of one single entity?

To me, that is a scary proposition and it's more of a societal question on what we as a people are willing to tolerate in the name of progress, convenience and technology.

While I am a huge fan of Google, I do start to wonder about how pervasive and invasive their technology, when integrated and combined with outside data from retailers and even perhaps banks someday, will create a world so personalized and customized for each unique "customer", that it will border on Big Brother?

First it was Google's search engine...

Then came a plethora of other applications, such as:

maps
Earth
mail
calendar
Mobil App
Docs
Android
Latitude
Soon to be released Wave -- which I cannot wait to road test as trying to have intelligent conversations via e-mail anymore is next to impossible to organize, manage and make productive

With GPS and Maps available for their new Android phone operating system, just think if Google:

Is able to integrate your buying history through retailers who send your purchasing history to Google, banks do the same thing, and on your cell phone exists GPS, Latitude, etc., and Google send you a text message (or unprompted voice message) as you are walking down the street in front of your favorite store and says:

"Hey Chris...I see that you are walking in front of your favorite store "Modern Outfitters" and I see that they are currently having a 50% sale on the All-Terrain Hiking Boots you purchased back on 5/29/2006 and the boots are now on sale at $49.99."

"Hey Chris...I see that you are near your favorite restaurant and your favorite movie theater. Are you going to see a movie and have dinner afterwards? I respond yes. Google's automated response (in a very alluring and soothing voice says): I'll be happy to order your movie tickets for you right now and book your table at your favorite restaurant: Market Seafood.

I can just see people's eyes lighting up with many different responses:

That is so cool and will be a time saver and may actually help me remember something I wanted or needed but didn't realize until I got home and it was too late, so I'm glad Google told me.
This is cool when it accurately forecasts something I want, need or am going to do.
This is okay but it gets annoying because it's not fine-tuned enough and it keeps bombarding me every time I pass something I've done or bought
This is like BIG BROTHER and what's next.

Far fetched? Imagine what Aldous Huxley would think in today's rapidly evolving tech age.

I can just see it now, fast-forward 5 years and my daughter says to me:

"Dad: Google Latitude says you have been sitting in the chair typing this blog post for the past hour and you should be setting up for my birthday party on the other side of the house and I've been watching your coordinates and you have yet to get to the grocery store to pickup my cake!"

Cleveland Heights Ohio Homes For Sale from $800,000+

Chris Olsen Broker Owner Cleveland Ohio Real Estate (Olsen Ziegler Realty) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:46:56 -0600

Cleveland Heights Ohio Homes For Sale from $800,000+.

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 Cleveland Heights Ohio real estate marketplace.

Here are currently (as of 11/8/2009) 15 homes for sale in Cleveland Heights Ohio from $800,000+.

Homes from $800,000+ in Cleveland Heights Ohio

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Cleveland Heights Ohio Homes For Sale between $500,000 - $800,000

Chris Olsen Broker Owner Cleveland Ohio Real Estate (Olsen Ziegler Realty) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:43:43 -0600

Cleveland Heights Ohio Homes For Sale between $500,000 - $800,000.

Here are currently (as of 11/8/2009) 15 homes for sale in Cleveland Heights Ohio between $500,000 - $800,000.

Homes between $500,000 - $800,000 in Cleveland Heights Ohio

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Cleveland Heights Ohio Homes For Sale between $350,000 - $500,000

Chris Olsen Broker Owner Cleveland Ohio Real Estate (Olsen Ziegler Realty) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:39:04 -0600

Cleveland Heights Ohio Homes For Sale between $350,000 - $500,000.

Here are currently (as of 11/8/2009) 19 homes for sale in Cleveland Heights Ohio between $350,000 - $500,000.

Homes between $350,000 - $500,000 in Cleveland Heights Ohio

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Cleveland Heights Ohio Homes For Sale between $250,000 - $350,000

Chris Olsen Broker Owner Cleveland Ohio Real Estate (Olsen Ziegler Realty) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:26:04 -0600

Cleveland Heights Ohio Homes For Sale between $250,000 - $350,000.

Here are currently (as of 11/8/2009) 42 homes for sale in Cleveland Heights Ohio between $250,000 - $350,000.

Homes between $250,000 - $350,000 in Cleveland Heights Ohio

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The Brownstones in Franklin at First and Church - Franklin TN Real Estate

Chris Olsen Broker Owner Cleveland Ohio Real Estate (Olsen Ziegler Realty) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:37:47 -0600

I think Mike's post is an exceptional example of using technology. Both the slideshow and the home search feature are well done.

Via Mike Nastri Franklin TN Homes (Keller Williams Realty):

The Brownstones in Franklin at First and Church - Franklin TN Real Estate

These are classic Brownstone in Franklin style homes in the heart of Historic Downtown Franklin TN. If you love Franklin and the urban lifestyle in a quaint southern town, you'll love these. Enjoy the slide show below from Franklin's streets and scroll below that to the current Brownstone listings.

The current listings are below. Click on the listing for more information.

/   Home   \  / Franklin \  / Brentwood \  /  Nashville \  /  Maps   \

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Franklin TN - Home Search - Area and Market Report Index

Brentwood TN - Home Search - Area and Market Report Index

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Short Sale Net Proceeds Versus Foreclosure -- Where's the Beef?

Chris Olsen Broker Owner Cleveland Ohio Real Estate (Olsen Ziegler Realty) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:54:16 -0600

I talk to my colleagues all the time on how banks, lenders, underlying investors, etc. absolutely BLOW SHORT SALE residential real estate deals out of the water on a regular basis, like they are getting a glass of water from the tap! In fact, it's so routine and the short sale problem is so huge, that it barely gets a public mention anymore.

I think there should be a national database (or setup by a non-profit) that tracks (both property specific and aggregated at various higher levels such as neighborhood, municipality, region, state) the net difference (probably universally a net loss) between the short sale net proceeds when an offer is agreed to by the seller versus the investors/lenders net proceeds if foreclosure occurs.

My perception is: everyone loses far more when a property goes into foreclosure, and if actual data were capture, analyzed and reported, and then correlate this impact to a community and the larger economy, perhaps the tide would shift and more emphasis would be placed on concluding these transactions before they go into foreclosure. It's the best alternative of a bad situation.

The reason this information is important is sometimes, far too often, a lender/investor will allow a property to go into foreclosure when it could be avoided with a successful short sale.

I think these statistics would create a public outrage and perhaps could be a catalyst to force the banks and underlying investors to stop playing an active participant in the demise of communities that are struggling.

Most of the time, it makes absolutely no financial sense at all and leaves everyone scratching their heads in disbelief. The amount of money wasted in getting to short sale failure is also a wasted effort on many fronts.

And to think that banks actually want to eliminate the separation between commerce and banking and get into the business of real estate. Makes me shudder!

Do such #s already exist somewhere?

Proposed Federal Housing Tax Credit Bill By This Friday, November 6th, 2009?

Chris Olsen Broker Owner Cleveland Ohio Real Estate (Olsen Ziegler Realty) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:57:37 -0600

I have been reading various websites which states the House of Representatives voted today 403-12 to expand the federal housing tax credit and it "MAY" be signed by the President this Friday.

Here is link one of the many articles on it.

I hope some CPAs and Tax Attorneys jump in here in addition to real estate professionals.

Cleveland Heights Ohio Homes For Sale between $200,000 - $250,000

Chris Olsen Broker Owner Cleveland Ohio Real Estate (Olsen Ziegler Realty) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:58:33 -0600

Cleveland Heights Ohio Homes For Sale between $200,000 - $250,000.

Here are currently (as of 11/1/2009) 25 homes for sale in Cleveland Heights Ohio between $200,000 - $250,000.

Homes between $200,000 - $250,000 in Cleveland Heights Ohio

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University Heights Ohio Homes For Sale from $250,000+

Chris Olsen Broker Owner Cleveland Ohio Real Estate (Olsen Ziegler Realty) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:52:13 -0600

University Heights Ohio Homes For Sale from $250,000+.

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 11/1/2009) 4 homes for sale in University Heights Ohio from $250,000+.

Homes from $250,000+ in University Heights Ohio

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University Heights Ohio Homes For Sale between $200,000 - $250,000

Chris Olsen Broker Owner Cleveland Ohio Real Estate (Olsen Ziegler Realty) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:48:01 -0600

University Heights Ohio Homes For Sale between $200,000 - $250,000.

Here are currently (as of 11/1/2009) 13 homes for sale in University Heights Ohio between $200,000 - $250,000.

Homes between $200,000 - $250,000 in University Heights Ohio

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University Heights Ohio Homes For Sale between $150,000 - $200,000

Chris Olsen Broker Owner Cleveland Ohio Real Estate (Olsen Ziegler Realty) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:44:58 -0600

University Heights Ohio Homes For Sale between $150,000 - $200,000.

Here are currently (as of 11/1/2009) 38 homes for sale in University Heights Ohio between $150,000 - $200,000.

Homes between $150,000 - $200,000 in University Heights Ohio

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University Heights Ohio Homes For Sale between $100,000 - $150,000

Chris Olsen Broker Owner Cleveland Ohio Real Estate (Olsen Ziegler Realty) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:41:50 -0600

University Heights Ohio Homes For Sale between $100,000 - $150,000.

Here are currently (as of 11/1/2009) 65 homes for sale in University Heights Ohio between $100,000 - $150,000.

Homes between $100,000 - $150,000 in University Heights Ohio

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University Heights Ohio Homes For Sale up to $100,000

Chris Olsen Broker Owner Cleveland Ohio Real Estate (Olsen Ziegler Realty) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:36:17 -0600

University Heights Ohio Homes For Sale up to $100,000.

Here are currently (as of 11/1/2009) 14 homes for sale in University Heights Ohio up to $100,000.

Homes up to $100,000 in University Heights Ohio

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Just Sold: $1,140,000 - 4546 Hunting Valley Drive, Brecksville, Ohio 44141

Chris Olsen Broker Owner Cleveland Ohio Real Estate (Olsen Ziegler Realty) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:27:56 -0600

I recently sold 4546 Hunting Valley Drive in Brecksville, Ohio 44141 for $1,140,000.

This home never entered the market. My buyers were searching for a home with some very specific requirements and needs and there was nothing on the market that met their criteria. I used my professional and cordial relationships with various agents who specialize in the luxury home market and fortunately, was able to locate a property that met all of this buyer's requirements.

As the co-owner and broker of Olsen Ziegler Realty, I take great pride in listening to each client's needs and presenting them with a very customized approach so they can make the most educated and informed decisions. One size never fits all in real estate and only through attentive listening, attention to detail and pro-actively solving challenges and problems, can buyers and sellers be well represented.

Here are currently (as of 10/11/2009) 6 homes for sale in Brecksville Ohio from $1,000,000+.

Homes from $1,000,000+ in Brecksville Ohio

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Just Sold - 9189 Eldorado Trail, Strongsville, Ohio 44136

Chris Olsen Broker Owner Cleveland Ohio Real Estate (Olsen Ziegler Realty) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:47:06 -0600

I just sold 9189 Eldorado Trail in Strongsville, Ohio 44136 this past week to my very happy, first-time home buyers. This is a limited-maintenance Pulte New Home development named Schneider Reserve and this community is selling out fast.

When the real estate market is down for new home construction across the country and this new home development is experiencing very strong sales, it's obvious Pulte hit the mark with this development.

I think Pulte does an excellent job with their designs, flexible finishing options and outstanding customer service. The floor plans in this development are impressive and the pricing is very affordable in the mid-200s.

If you are interested in viewing their models or are considering purchasing a new home, there are a multitude of things to consider, so choosing a REALTOR who understands the new home sales and construction process as well as the trade-offs of purchasing a new versus resale home is very important.

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Locally Owned Business in Brecksville Ohio -- Star Sports

Chris Olsen Broker Owner Cleveland Ohio Real Estate (Olsen Ziegler Realty) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:25:42 -0600

Star Sports 7032 Mill Road, Brecksville, Ohio 44141 (440) 838-4414 is the place to go if you are looking for Bee's clothing and accessories for the Brecksville-Broadview Heights Schools. The BBH Bee's colors are red and yellow.

I took my two kids into the store this past week to pickup a "Go Bee's" yard sign -- a common sight around Brecksville and Broadview Heights.

The Brecksville-Broadview Heights School District is ranked #11 in the entire State of Ohio and has the highest rating given by the State: "Excellent with Distinction."

If you want to view my latest Brecksville Ohio Real Estate Market Report, learn about locally-owned businesses, search for homes in Brecksville Ohio, and read about fun things to do in Brecksville: Click Here!

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Sleepy Hollow Golf Course Brecksville Ohio

Chris Olsen Broker Owner Cleveland Ohio Real Estate (Olsen Ziegler Realty) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:26:27 -0600

Sleepy Hollow Golf Course in scenic Brecksville, Ohio is a wonderful and locally-owned treasure. Sleepy Hollow Golf Course is owned by the Cleveland Metroparks.

I live in Brecksville Ohio and drive past Sleepy Hollow Golf Course every day, and most days, I drive by at least 6-8 times. I always admire the beauty of Golf Course and the views it provides, how the views look during the different seasons and how incredibly busy this course is during the playing season.

Sometimes, I use this course as a 5-minute respite from the hectic pace of life and I will just sit back out of the way on a small hill and overlook the course and the views of the Cuyahoga Valley it provides.

I imagine what it must have been like to settle this Western Reserve frontier hundreds of years ago. I wonder what it must have been like on the day this fine golf course opened as a private country club back in 1925 -- it was later converted to a public course in 1963.

After admiring the views, the ever changing seasons and the well-known smacking sound of wood or iron hitting a golf ball, I feel refreshed and thankful that our predecessors saw fit to develop this into the valuable public treasure it is today.

As an aside, the Cleveland Metroparks is one of the finest park systems in the country. Visitors from out of state or relocating individuals and families are often blown away by the immense natural beauty that exists in the Greater Cleveland Ohio area.

While these photos are far past the peak fall season, I decided to snap a few pictures on this warm Fall day.

Enjoy!

Shaker Heights Ohio Homes For Sale between $800,000 - $1,000,000

Chris Olsen Broker Owner Cleveland Ohio Real Estate (Olsen Ziegler Realty) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:24:04 -0500

Shaker Heights Ohio Homes For Sale between $800,000 - $1,000,000.

Here are currently (as of 10/26/2009) 9 homes for sale in Shaker Heights Ohio between $800,000 - $1,000,000.

Homes between $800,000 - $1,000,000 in Shaker Heights Ohio

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Shaker Heights Ohio Homes For Sale between $600,000 - $800,000

Chris Olsen Broker Owner Cleveland Ohio Real Estate (Olsen Ziegler Realty) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:21:35 -0500

Shaker Heights Ohio Homes For Sale between $600,000 - $800,000.

Here are currently (as of 10/26/2009) 16 homes for sale in Shaker Heights Ohio between $600,000 - $800,000.

Homes between $600,000 - $800,000 in Shaker Heights Ohio

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Shaker Heights Ohio Homes For Sale between $400,000 - $600,000

Chris Olsen Broker Owner Cleveland Ohio Real Estate (Olsen Ziegler Realty) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:18:46 -0500

Shaker Heights Ohio Homes For Sale between $400,000 - $600,000.

Here are currently (as of 10/26/2009) 32 homes for sale in Shaker Heights Ohio between $400,000 - $600,000.

Homes between $400,000 - $600,000 in Shaker Heights Ohio

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Shaker Heights Ohio Homes For Sale between 250-400K

Chris Olsen Broker Owner Cleveland Ohio Real Estate (Olsen Ziegler Realty) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:15:29 -0500

Shaker Heights Ohio Homes For Sale between $250,000 - $400,000.

Here are currently (as of 10/26/2009) 61 homes for sale in Shaker Heights Ohio between $250,000 - $400,000.

Homes between $250,000 - $400,000 in Shaker Heights Ohio

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Shaker Heights Ohio Homes For Sale up to $250,000

Chris Olsen Broker Owner Cleveland Ohio Real Estate (Olsen Ziegler Realty) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:09:46 -0500

Shaker Heights Ohio Homes For Sale up to $250,000.

Here are currently (as of 10/26/2009) 191 homes for sale in Shaker Heights Ohio up to $250,000.

Homes up to $250,000 in Shaker Heights Ohio

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The King...The Shaq...The Cleveland Cavaliers

Chris Olsen Broker Owner Cleveland Ohio Real Estate (Olsen Ziegler Realty) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:01:11 -0500

Okay...hype was high last year for The Cleveland Cavaliers to win the NBA Championship. We won't go into details as any Cleveland Cavaliers basketball fan is painfully aware of how last season ended. Just one 3-point by Delonte could have tipped the scales to have gotten us to the finals, along with several other unfortunate twists of fate. I know...I know...shoulda...coulda...woulda. If we only had: _____________ and we would have won. Personally, I think we would have been sledgehammered by the LA Lakers, but that is pure speculation and irrelevant.

So...what's a Cav's fan to do? We could punt and hope Josh Cribbs returns it -- okay, we won't talk about the pitiful Browns this year, but next year's draft is starting to shape up nicely if you know what I mean.

Anyway, King James contract only has one more season, so if the Cavs don't win a championship this year, rumors are running wild that King James will bolt to greener pastures. I'm not sure how much greener it could get for him when he has a local and loyal fan base beyond compare of any major city, he has more dollars than he will ever know how to manage, and he has a smart organization dedicated to bringing the trophy back to Cleveland.

So...with the addition of THE SHAQ this year and he stays health, and if Delonte's weapon charges and bi-polar disorder don't interfere with the season, and Mo doesn't cave under the post-season pressure, and JJ lives up to the huge promise we know he can deliver, and Andy doesn't get knocked down one too many times in the lane and can't get back up, and Z-man's ankles and feet hold up, and the Boopster (aka. Daniel Gibson -- who by the way...my son attended his basketball camp two years ago (when he was 7) and his shoe was untied and Boobie Gibson was standing in front of him and my son asked him if he would tie his shoes, and he did. My daughter, who is in love with Boobie because of his incredible smile that would make Tom Cruise jealous and his handsome good looks, about fainted when he told her that Boobie tied his shoes.

If everyone can gel this year, and become a cohesive unit, I think we have a shot at the championship.

If not, well...if you are familiar with Greater Cleveland Professionals Sports, you know how to take defeat -- it's a concept we are way too familiar with.