Hollywood Casting Director Hosting Free Casting Call In Cleveland This Saturday May 2 - 04/30/09 02:54 PM
An actor friend of mine sent me this information and said it is a great opportunity for local area actors to get introduced to a nationally recognized casting director. Please read the types of people they are looking for below and feel free to pass this on to someone you know who may be interested. FREE OPEN CASTING CALL FOR EXTRAS AND ACTORSin Cleveland, Ohio at the AGORA THEATER5000 Euclid AvenueCleveland, OH 44103SATURDAY MAY 2, 2009 Bill Marinella and the ACME Casting Company are hosting a free open call for extras and actors. This a great way to introduce yourself to this well respected
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Cleveland Ohio Real Estate: Follow This Chart And Price Your Home To Sell Fast - 04/28/09 07:22 AM
Many area home owners are looking to sell their home for a variety of reasons. Have you outgrown your current home, looking to move into a different school district, or maybe relocating out of the area? Regardless of the reason for selling, the ultimate goal is to sell, but the challenge for many is knowing how to properly price a home in order to get it sold quickly. We can tell you with confidence that pricing your home aggressively to sell at the beginning of the listing period will give you a better chance to sell, and for a better price. Take a look at the chart below: As you can
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Cleveland Ohio Real Estate - Property Taxes Won't Be Greatly Affected By Decrease in County Reappraisals - 04/26/09 10:02 PM
The results of the recent reappraisal process were released and almost all communities saw a decrease in value for the period 2006-2008, meaning slight adjustments in the amount home owners will pay in property tax. Here in Cuyahoga County, the largest county in the state of Ohio, the Auditor's office conducts a reappraisal process every three years. Although values were still increasing during 2006, the last two years saw enough declines area wide to put most areas in negative numbers for the three year period that just ended in December. Specifically, here are how some areas on the East side fared ( preliminary figures
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Family Vacations Create Special Memories - Our Trip To Washington - 04/24/09 07:40 AM
Amy and I met in Washington DC about 15 years ago and had the pleasure of taking our kids back to our old stomping ground for their first visit to the nations capital. Like most people, we had a hard time leaving our business as the spring market seems to be picking up, but the quality time spent with our family during this trip was priceless. Although the weather wasn't great, we still got to see the monuments, the zoo, a ton of museums, and the end of the cherry blossom festival. This was our first real family trip and our kids really
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Real Estate In Solon Ohio: New Luxury Home Listing In Signature Of Solon - 04/23/09 09:57 PM
As members of the elite Luxury Home Consultants of KW realty greater Cleveland, we are pleased to announce the latest listing located in prestigious Signature of Solon. 37290 Wexford Drive, Solon Ohio 44139 This spectacular home has old world charm with unsurpassed elegance. You will get a feeling of grandeur from the moment you enter this true masterpiece. The impressive entryway will let you know that you are entering one of Solon's finest homes. This incredible European style luxury home has amazing craftsmanship and is impressive in every way imaginable. The gourmet kitchen features Italian tumbled marble
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Solon Ohio Real Estate: Solon Schools - Special Events on School Funding - 04/22/09 02:59 PM
IMPORTANT DISCUSSION ON EDUCATION FUNDING The Solon Schools are hosting two events to discuss necessary school funding changes with Ohio elected leaders. The first is a special Solon School Board Meeting on Friday, April 24, 2009 at 9 a.m. at the Board Office, located at 33800 Inwood Rd in Solon. The guest will be Ohio House Speaker Armond Budish. Speaker Budish and the House majority lawmakers just released a budget plan in response to the Governor's proposed budget, so this meeting in Solon is very timely and important.The second event will be an evening program. It is a Town Hall Meeting on Monday, May 18,
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My First Wordless Wednesday - 04/22/09 07:08 AM
From Our Recent Vacation To Washington, D.C. All content is the property of The Schuman Team and may not be duplicated or used without their written consent. ©2009
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Cleveland Ohio Real Estate: How To Make Sure You Don't Overpay For A Home - 04/20/09 06:37 AM
There are a ton of buyers in every market, especially here in Cleveland. However, many are just looking at homes but not taking action as they are afraid of paying too much for a home. If you are a buyer who is serious about moving forward with your home buying needs, here are some tips to make sure won't overpay for your home: Have The Home Appraised- Having the home appraised will protect you from overpaying. If you are getting financing, this will be performed by your bank or lender. They are looking to protect themselves in the deal and in doing so, will
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Cleveland Ohio Real Estate: Selling A Home- Pricing Strategies: Factors That Don't Affect Value - 04/17/09 12:36 PM
When we list a home for sale here in the Cleveland Ohio real estate market, it is our duty to help our sellers get as much money for their home as we can. However, there are certain factors that do not affect the price of a home and knowing these up front can help a seller properly manage their expectations. HERE IS A LIST OF FACTORS THAT DON'T AFFECT THE VALUE OF YOUR PROPERTY: 1. What you need 2. What you paid 3. What you want 4. What your neighbor says 5. What another agents says The value of your property
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Solon Ohio Real Estate: Bank Owned Homes In Thornbury of Solon Ohio - 04/10/09 07:26 AM
Buying a bank owned home seems to be a popular trend nationwide, even here in the Cleveland area. Home buyers are attracted to the idea of getting a good deal and believe a bank owned home is the best way to accomplish that. You can read all about the pros and cons of buying a bank owned home by clicking here, as it won't be discussed in this particular article. However, we would like to discuss bank owned homes specifically in the Solon development of Thornbury as we are constantly fielding questions about it. Over the last few years, there were a lot
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Cleveland Ohio Real Estate: Buying A Bank Owned Home - The Good, The Bad, and The Reality - 04/09/09 09:27 AM
BUYING A BANK OWNED HOME Buying a bank owned home is a popular trend, especially here in the Cleveland area. Local home buyers are hearing about the great "deals" people are getting across the country and want to get in on the action. National media have also been feeding this frenzy. While buying a bank owned home may be a great option, there are also pitfalls that buyers may not be aware of. Here are some pros and cons of buying a bank owned home. PROS * Buying Below Market Value - This is the most popular reason for
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Relocating To Cleveland OH - Helping Children Adjust To A Move - 04/07/09 09:25 AM
Relocating To Cleveland OH - Helping Children Adjust To A Move Relocating to a new area is an exciting yet stressful event, especially when children are involved. If the kids are real young, some of these things are not too relevant. However, older children can be affected by moving to a new area. Here are some tips on helping kids adapt to the big move: 1. Show the children the new home prior to moving. It also helps if they can pick out their new room and even choose a new paint color or theme so they can personalize their new "space". 2. Make
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Cleveland Ohio Real Estate: Bank Owned Homes in The Orange School District - 04/06/09 09:29 PM
BANK OWNED HOMES IN MORELAND HILLS, ORANGE VILLAGE, AND PEPPER PIKE Home owners who live in Moreland Hills ( except for a small area ), Orange, and Pepper Pike all share the Orange School District, rated excellent by the State of Ohio. These affluent suburbs on the east side of Cleveland are highly regarded, especially by those buyers looking for a top-rated school system. Here is a partial list of all bank owned homes in these areas. Current list price is given along with the most recent sales history, if available. The average sales price of a home in Moreland Hills was $483,925
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Pepper Pike Ohio Real Estate: First Quarter Market Report 2009 - 04/03/09 09:14 AM
The first quarter is officially over and the Pepper Pike real estate market fared pretty well during what is considered to be the slowest quarter of the year. Officially, 13 homes sold during the first three months of 2009 compared to 12 during the first quarter of 2008. Here is how the first quarter of 2009 compares with the same time period from 2008 here in Pepper Pike: SUMMARY The fact that more homes sold in the first quarter of 2009 than during the same time period last year is a good sign for real estate in Pepper Pike. Additionally, the average sales
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Orange Village Ohio Real Estate: First Quarter Market Report 2009 - 04/03/09 09:11 AM
Below are official sales during the first quarter of 2009 in Orange Village Ohio. ADDRESS LIST PRICE SALE PRICE SUMMARY The beginning of the year is traditionally the slowest time of the year in terms of real estate sales here in Northeast Ohio. Typically, there are fewer buyers out during winter months and the serious buyers are those looking for bargains or people relocating to the area. This years first quarter numbers actually fare well compared to last year. The average sale price is a little higher and the average market time is considerably lower. The next 90 days should be
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Moreland Hills Real Estate: First Quarter Market Report 2009 - 04/03/09 09:08 AM
Below are official sales during the first quarter of 2009 in Moreland Hills Ohio. ADDRESS LIST PRICE SALE PRICE SUMMARY The beginning of 2009 was generally slow throughout many of Cleveland's east side suburbs. The major difference in the figures from 2009 to 2008 was that there were 2 homes in the beginning of 2008 that sold for around $2,000,000. Since few homes typically transfer in Moreland Hills, the numbers can be easily skewed when there are periods of time where large sales occur. On a bright note, there are 5 homes currently under contract, most occurring within the
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Beachwood Ohio Real Estate: First Quarter Market Report 2009 - 04/03/09 09:06 AM
The first quarter is officially over and it was pretty good for Beachwood in terms of the number of real estate sales. Officially, 13 homes sold in the first three months of 2009 compared to only 11 during the first quarter of 2008. Here is how the first quarter of 2009 compares with the same time period from 2008 here in Beachwood: SUMMARY The fact that more homes sold in the first quarter of 2009 than during the same time period last year is a good sign for Beachwood real estate. It means that buyers are still looking to buy in
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Bainbridge Ohio Real Estate: First Quarter Market Report 2009 - 04/03/09 09:04 AM
BAINBRIDGE OHIO MARKETING REPORT - FIRST QUARTER 2009 The first quarter has been rather slow in terms of overall sales in the Bainbridge real estate market. Specifically, only 9 homes have officially sold in 2009 compared to 18 during the first quarter of 2008. Here is a comparison between 2009 and 2008: A COMPARISON OF FIRST QUARTER HOMES SALES - BAINBRIDGE OHIO 2009 VS. 2008 SUMMARY First quarter sales are typically the direct result of buyer activity during the late fall and early winter months. Overall, this period was
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Solon Ohio Real Estate- First Quarter Market Report 2009 - 04/02/09 12:43 PM
The first quarter saw 34 homes officially sell here in Solon, Ohio. The graph below shows the breakdown of the specific number of homes that sold during the first quarter in different price brackets. Here is how the first quarter of 2009 compares with the same time period from 2008: Summary: The number of homes and market time aren't too far off from last year's figures. However, the average sales price is down from 2008. There are a lot more lower priced homes being sold and fewer luxury homes being sold, causing the average sales price
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Solon Ohio Real Estate: Luxury Home Marketing Report First Quarter 2009 - 04/02/09 11:04 AM
LUXURY HOME SALES REPORT SOLON OHIO FIRST QUARTER 2009 The first quarter is now officially complete. The Solon Ohio luxury real estate market has been somewhat active so far in 2009. There have been a total of 6 luxury home sales in Solon. This is almost equivalent to the number of homes that sold during the first quarter of 2008, where we had 7 home sales. A COMPARISON OF FIRST QUARTER HOMES SALES - SOLON LUXURY HOME MARKET 2009 VS. 2008 SUMMARY: Even though the actual number of sales in 2009 is only 1 less than last year, the
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Real Estate In Cleveland Ohio: Buying A Home - How To Choose A Neighborhood - 04/01/09 06:51 PM
CHOOSING A NEIGHBORHOOD There are many factors to consider when determining if a neighborhood is right for you. Here are just a few factors that you may want to consider during your home search. All neighborhoods have different characteristics. Some appeal to single people, some to families, and some may even be more suitable to those over 55. So before you choose a neighborhood, you need to do a little investigative work to determine if a neighborhood matches your lifestyle. SCOUT OUT THE NEIGHBORHOOD: You need to see a neighborhood in person. Although the Internet is a great way to learn about
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