Singing Angels Holiday Concert 2010 - 10/31/10 08:52 PM


 
 
The Singing Angels  - A Pride and Joy of Cleveland, Ohio

 
 
 
The Singing Angels  are a Cleveland tradition, but they are known and loved around the world, performing for statesmen, kings, queens, presidents and many events in over 31 countries since their founding in 1964 by Mr. Bill Boehm.     Their motto is Make Music - Make Friends - Make A Difference.
Now you too can hear  The Singing Angels at their 2010 Holiday Concert
 
 
Add The Singing Angels Holiday Concert to your list of things to do for this holiday season - you … (7 comments)

Lake Farmparks' Country Lights - 10/31/10 07:35 PM
When we moved to Kirtland, one of first discoveries and still one of our favorites is Lake Farmparks.
Country Lights at Lake Farmpark was a family tradition when my kids were little.

Lake Farmpark Country Lights  will run from December 3 - 23,  2010
Time:  5:00 - 9:00 pm nightly  (wagon rides begin at 5:00 pm and run every 30 minutes)
Lake Farmpark is located at:
8800 Euclid Chardon Road (Route 6), Kirtland Ohio

For full detailed information and to purchase your tickets, please visit the Farmpark site
 
Plan on spending the whole evening at Lake Farmpark Country Lights!
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Wine Country Progressive Dinner - Lake County, Ohio - 10/29/10 10:05 AM
 
Wine Country Progressive Dinner - Lake County, Ohio
 
Looking for a fun night out in Lake County?  Consider the Wine Country Progressive Dinner
 
 
Wine Country Progressive Dinner
 
 
November, 12, 2010 6:30 pm A few local favorite spots - Madison and Geneva  
This will be a  fun evening of fine wines and great food!
The night starts at Grand River Cellars with soup and salad.
Then off to Debonne Vineyards for the main entree.
Dessert at South River Vineyards.
MENUGrand River Cellars - Homemade corn chowder and a mixed green salad with apples, grapes, candied … (7 comments)

FREE SEMINAR - Selling Your Home in Today's Local Real Estate Market - 10/29/10 09:24 AM
 
Breckenridge Village is hosting a FREE SEMINAR - Selling Your Home in Today's Local Real Estate Market
 

 
Selling Your Home in Today's Local Real Estate Market
 
FREE SEMINAR
 
Saturday, October 30, 2010
10:00 AM -11:30 Am
36500 Euclid Avenue, Willoughby Ohio 44094
Seating is limited.  RSVP required    440)  954 - 8359
 
Selling Your Home in Today's Local Real Estate Market FREE SEMINAR  is one of many events Breckenridge Village hosts as part of their Breckenridge Advantage to create a smooth 'right sizing' transition for their residents.
 
There will be a number of … (9 comments)

A Gorgeous Day To Show Houses In Kirtland & Chardon, Ohio - 10/24/10 10:16 PM
 
Today was a beautiful day!  About 70 degrees and with the leaves changing color -  WOW!  It was just the perfect day to be out showing homes!                                                                

 




Today's list of homes took us to Kirtland and Chardon Ohio
One of the buyer's preferences is for 1+ acres, so many of the lots were breathtaking!  Since Kirtland and Chardon are country settings we took our time and the scenic route driving between houses.
Good news too!  There are few strong maybes from today and we'll be heading out later this week for second showings!  Let's see if … (10 comments)

Customize Your Facebook Pages - Easy????? - 10/21/10 09:55 AM
Perhaps you've seen the posts about customizing your Facebook Pages as I have.
Have you thought about giving it a whirl?

I did.  It's been on my To Do List ever since I saw Brad Andersohn's blog about how to customize your fan page
In his post he references  the application by pagemodo      
 
And I was further inspired by Al and Peggy Cunningham and Sally Weatherley who also shared their posts on Pagemodo and recent Fan Page creations.  
Sally was so excited and creative that I just had to get busy!
 
 
 
So, I set off … (21 comments)

Sellers - Seize the Opportunity! - 10/18/10 02:29 PM
Were you heading for foreclosure?...                                                                                        
 

 
 
 
 
...Before the court-ordered freezes on foreclosures within all 50 states, sparked by claims of forged and potentially flawed documents among the nation’s largest lending institutions that did not have the processes in place to handle the volume.
 
The impact will be a drastic reduction in the … (6 comments)

"The Bullying and Harassment Has To Stop" - Joel Burns - 10/18/10 01:51 PM
Such a great blog by Stewart Penn!  I am re-blogging to help him spread the word.  Such cruelty needs to stop now.
I hope today, you can take a moment to brighten someone's day - you just never know what will make a difference!
God Bless You!
Via Stewart Penn - Los Angeles Condo Specialist (Penn Properties):
Up until today I'd never heard of Joel Burns.
But I received an email from a fellow ActiveRainer who wanted to share this YouTube clip with me and I'm so appreciative that she did. Councilman Joel Burns of Forth Worth delivered the most eloquent, sincere and … (2 comments)

Ohio - A GREAT Place to Live!!! - 10/11/10 04:31 PM
OHIO    A GREAT Place to Live!!!
 
I recently had a few clients email me some dismal articles about our great state of Ohio and frankly I feel the need to spread a little love to Ohio! 
 
What Makes a Ohio such a GREAT PLACE TO LIVE?   Let me count the ways!
 
                        Okay, I'll get the obvious out of the way for all you college football lovers
                                       … (19 comments)

When a bank representative lies to get the loan and it can’t close, no one wins! - 10/11/10 01:50 PM
Take a moment to read this great message from Todd Clark.  This is a great example of how important it is for our clients to trust our words of wisdom.  We are in the trenches every day and know who to stay away from!
 
Good Reading!
Via Todd Clark (Broker) (503)524-9494 (Beaverton, Oregon Real Estate Expert) (Capstone Real Estate):

I just closed a transaction where we had to have a 30 day close on because it is scheduled to go to auction on the Thursday of the week of close. On the 8th of September, when we got approval from … (2 comments)

Septic Sense - 10/06/10 11:26 PM
 
Oh Yeah, Real estate is so exciting!                                                                    
Yesterday we had a speaker on septic systems and their general anatomy at our Tuesday meeting.
It was probably the last place I wanted to be, but I couldn't be rude so I stayed.  Turned out the info was really good!  And it helped me today when I was out with my buyers.
 
I am working with a young couple who has lived with public sewers and public water for their entire lives and they are looking to move out of the city to get some land and privacy.   Naturally, some … (14 comments)

Honey! This Home Is Perfect For Us! - 10/05/10 09:07 PM
Honey!  This Home Is Perfect For Us!

Stop in to see 5170 Salt Lick Court, Mentor Ohio  and you might be saying just that!







5170 Salt Lick Court is a real gem and looks great from the street!
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
When you step in you'll find it's just as pretty inside too!
The Salt Lick Court home has a fabulous foyer & plenty big to greet your friends and family in without being crowded.
Double staircase!  Your front steps won't show the dirt! 
 
 
 
 
 

 
It's such … (11 comments)

Habitat for all of humanity. Close down Sanford and Son - 10/04/10 11:36 AM
Valerie Zinger gives us an excellent idea as to what to do with your stuff that is in good condition.  Donate to the Habitat for Humanity Restore.  
There is one located in Painesville, Ohio on Mentor Avenue near the Fairgrounds.
Via Valerie Zinger (Royal Lepage Gale Real Estate):
 
Yesterday's romp was about what inspectors, stagers and agents have seen in homes. 
Now it is time to talk about what you, the Seller, can do in advance of selling your house to help yourself and others.
If there are any surplus building materials in mint condition that you have from renovating or … (3 comments)

Foreclosure Proceedings Come Under Fire - 10/04/10 09:52 AM

This information came across my email today. I have to wonder what our industry would like right now, if our Big Government would have taken the time to examine the situation early on in the crisis instead of putting band-aids on the issues. Could we have helped more people? Could more people have stayed in their home?
I keep hearing economist after economist say the way out of this bad economy is to spend.  I know they know a lot more than me, yet I know that people will not spend if they don't feel secure.  And what is more … (2 comments)

Celebrating a Local Legend! Jennie Chiccola - 10/03/10 05:27 PM
Happy 95th Birthday Jennie Chiccola!
Jennie Chiccola, owner of Jennie Chiccola Realty started her career in real estate when it was male dominated and has been a force to reckon with ever since. 
Jennie  is  "mom" and friend to so many of us.  Sharing her wisdom, knowledge and love both inside and outside of the real estate arena.
At 95 Jennie still drives to the office every day where she manages and nurtures the agents at her Jennie Chiccola Realty Company.
You'll also find Jennie attending local board and Women's Council of REALTOR events and State events.  She is a staple in … (15 comments)