The One Thing Every Home Buyer Wants - 04/20/11 09:12 AM
The One Thing Every Home Buyer Wants
 

 
Regardless of where they are buying or price range, every home buyer wants the same thing---VALUE!  They want the most they can get for their money, the "biggest bang for their buck".
Sounds pretty basic, right? Yet buyers and sellers are still both frustrated. Buyers can't seem to find that "perfect home".  Sellers aren't getting offers, and agents are often in the middle, hearing it from both sides.
Homes are still selling in almost every market.  The problem is that there just aren't as many sales compared to years past.
HOW … (10 comments)

Buyers and Sellers Beware Your Use of Social Media - 04/18/11 05:26 PM
We are big advocates of privacy and discretion not only for us agents, but for our clients as well. Here's a great post from our friends to the south, Liz and Bill Spear who share some very important information regarding the use of social media ( or misuse ) by sellers and buyers.
Via Liz and Bill Spear RE/MAX Elite Warren County Ohio: Cincinnati to Dayton (513.265.3004 www.LizTour.com):
Buyers and Sellers Beware Your Use of Social Media Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and a host of other platforms have connected us in ways our parents would have never dreamed of!  Immediate connections and sharing of … (4 comments)

Cleveland Oh Luxury Homes - Market Report First Quarter 2011 - 04/14/11 10:27 PM
Cleveland Oh Luxury Homes - Market Report First Quarter 2011
 
 

 
The following is our first quarter market report for Cleveland Ohio luxury homes, specifically the east side suburbs including: Beachwood, Bentleyville, Chagrin Falls, Cleveland Heights, Gates Mills, Hunting Valley, Moreland Hills, Orange, Pepper Pike, Shaker Heights, and Solon.  In this report, we will first list all luxury home sales during the first three months of this year, make a comparison between the first quarter this year to the first quarter of 2010, and finally give our commentary. A luxury home in the Cleveland Ohio market is considered … (8 comments)

Twinsburg Oh Real Estate 44087 - Home Values Report First Quarter 2011 - 04/14/11 10:22 PM
Twinsburg OH Real Estate 44087 - Home Values Report First Quarter 2011
 
 
 
In this report, we will first list all Twinsburg Oh home sales in the 44087 zip code for last month, and then give a comparison to the first quarter this year versus 2010. Commentary will follow. 
TWINSBURG OH HOME SALES MARCH 2O11
 
All Sales                          # of homes sold         Ave. Sales Price 
First Quarter 2011              28                         $175,550
First Quarter 2010              33                         $185,583
March 2011                         12                         $170,442
March 2010                         15                         $175,423
 
SUMMARY
Homes sales and … (0 comments)

Moreland Hills OH Real Estate 44022 - First Quarter Market Report 2011 - 04/14/11 10:19 PM
Moreland Hills OH 44022 - First Quarter Market Report 2011
 
 
 

 
Here is our first quarter market report for Moreland Hills Oh  real estate, complete with a list of all sold homes and a comparison to the same time period in 2010.
All Sold Homes in the zip code 44022 - Moreland Hills, Oh:
 
 
All Sales                          # of homes sold         Ave. Sales Price 
First Quarter 2011                4                         $478,750
First Quarter 2010                7                         $424,857
 
Source: NEOHREX
 
Commentary - As you can see from the numbers, there are typically not a lot of sales … (1 comments)

Pepper Pike OH 44124 - Home Value Report First Quarter 2011 - 04/14/11 10:15 PM
Pepper Pike OH  44124 - Home Value Report First Quarter 2011
 
 
Before we discuss the direction of home values here in Pepper Pike, we will first give a list of all homes that sold during the first quarter of 2011. We will show a comparison of sales for the first quarter this year compared to the first three months of 2010. We will also do a comparison of March 2011 to the previous year. Finally, we will provide commentary.
ALL HOME SALES IN PEPPER PIKE, ZIP CODE 44124 FIRST QUARTER 2011
 
 
All Sales                          # of homes … (0 comments)

Beachwood Oh 44122 - Home Value Report First Quarter 2011 - 04/14/11 10:12 PM
Beachwood OH Real Estate 44122 - Home Value Report First Quarter 2011
 
 

 
 
Before we discuss the state of home values in Beachwood, OH, specifically in the zip code 44122, we will first provide a list of all the homes that sold during the first quarter in 2011. Then, we will show a comparison of March 2011 to March 2010, provide a statistical comparison between the first quarter of 2011 to last year, and finally provide commentary.
 
All Sales           # of homes sold         Ave. Sales Price              
March  2011               6                        $204,500               
March  2010               8                        $259,245
First Quarter 2011   … (0 comments)

Solon OH 44139 - Home Value Report First Quarter 2011 - 04/11/11 12:43 PM
 
Solon Ohio 44139 - Home Value Report First Quarter 2011
 

 
Here is our quarterly report for Solon OH home values for the zip code 44139, excluding Glenwillow. We will first provide a list of all the homes that sold in Solon during the first three months of 2011, show a comparison to the same period of time in 2010, and finally give our analysis at the end. We will also show statistics for last month and compare them to March 2010 as well.
ALL SOLON HOME SALES FIRST QUARTER 2011
 
 
 
 
 All Sales           # … (2 comments)

Cool Virtual Tool To Help Pick Paint Color - 04/05/11 08:33 AM
Originally Posted At -  Cleveland Real Estate Blog
 
 

 
 
 
Many people would love to paint the interior or exterior of their home, but are afraid of picking the wrong color. While paint is relatively inexpensive, the cost of choosing the wrong color and having to repaint can certainly add up. While enlisting the help of a decorator or Home Stager is always helpful, it is still difficult for most people to envision the finished product. Now, thanks to great technology provided by Sherwin Williams ( based right here in Cleveland! ), a lot of the guesswork … (86 comments)

Designer and Staging Secret To Choosing Paint Colors - 04/01/11 07:51 AM
Originally Posted At Cleveland Real Estate Blog
 

 
As a real estate agent who specializes in home staging, I need to stay on top of current trends.  My listings need to look fresh and current in order to appeal to today’s buyers.  One of the easiest and least expensive options to make a huge impression is paint, but people often have a tough time deciding what color to choose. Today, I'm going to let you all in on a little secret.
Benjamin Moore has a line of Pottery Barn Colors.  They come out with a new palette each season … (14 comments)

Active Rain Master Minds Challenge- March 2011-Online Buyers Rebates: What's the Best Solution? - 04/01/11 07:48 AM
While rebates are not real popular in our market, and not legal in 10 states, this is a very interesting topic that affects our industry. 
Via Jerry Newman, ABR, US Army Retired (Keller Williams Realty):
Active Rain Master Minds Challenge - March 2011 – Online Buyers rebates: What’s the best solution?Rebates exist in many forms.New home construction companies,  such as INest offer plentiful incentives to the buyers, and these may include rebates as well (reported by INest as averaging $2300). Sellers may offer some bonus to incentivize buyers to choose their home over other homes, although typically in the form of closing cost … (1 comments)

 
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