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north olmsted: The New FSBO - For Cleveland and Other Snowy Cities! - 01/12/11 10:30 PM
The New FSBO - For Cleveland and Other Snowy Cities!
Find
Shovelers
Before
October
Unfortunately, I don't have a snowblower. I don't really mind, because I can use the exercise! So today I spent 90+ minutes shoveling 6" deep snow from my driveway.
I live on a very busy street, and hundreds of cars and trucks zip by my house all day long. There must have been at least half a dozen pick-up trucks with snowplows attached pass me as I worked my butt off cleaned my drive. One passenger even made eye contact with me, at 35mph.
And did anyone stop and offer me their … (5 comments)
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north olmsted: North Olmsted, OH Real Estate Sales 2010 vs 2009 - 01/03/11 02:24 PM
North Olmsted, OH Real Estate Sales 2010 vs 2009
Well, 2010 sure did fly by! Meaning it's time for some some interesting statistics on North Olmsted, OH Real Estate sales! Yes, you read right...I did say "interesting". Don't worry, I'll keep it short and sweet...no charts or graphs. Just a few highlights:
The average sales price for a property in North Olmsted, OH continues to hover near $120,000 2010 saw 35 LESS sales than 2009 The largest drop in sales (23 in '09 to 7 in '10) came in the $90k-$100k price range (less foreclosures, maybe?!) The $120k-$140k range stayed just about even...61 sales in 2009 vs … (0 comments)
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north olmsted: If There Was Any Doubt That Your Vote Counts...Ask The Students In North Olmsted, OH - 11/03/10 08:09 AM
Sadly, the North Olmsted, OH school levy failed for the 3rd time this year. By 10 votes.
But I fell asleep happy, because at 11:30pm we were ahead by 3 votes. Apparently with all 24 precincts reporting. Three votes = my family. Which included my son's vote, who turned 18 last week and was voting in his first election. He was so proud, and he also went to sleep happy, knowing his vote truly DID count.
Then we woke up this morning to the news that the levy actually failed by 10 votes.
Of course, there are still 300 provisional … (5 comments)
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north olmsted: North Olmsted, OH Real Estate Housing Market Activity ~ December 2009 & 4th Quarter, too! - 01/05/10 02:17 PM
North Olmsted, OH Real Estate Housing Market Activity ~ 4th Quarter 2009
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday! For me, December began with vacationing in Florida with my dear friend and mentor Jennifer Allan, and ended with celebrating the 8th year in my house! New Year's Eve took on a whole new meaning for me on December 31, 2001 when I was handed the keys to MY new home! Well, not exactly new (built in 1955), but it was new to me!
So when people ask, "Do houses really sell in the winter in Cleveland?", I can say emphatically, "Yes, they do!!"
And … (0 comments)
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north olmsted: And to think, it all started with a "Thank You!" - 12/09/09 07:37 AM
Before becoming a REALTOR®, I searched my heart (and the internet) to see if it was "ok" to be somewhat shy and still be a great real estate agent. I googled: "introverted real estate agent". That search lead me to the "Sell With Soul" book & philosophy...and my life was changed forever!!
Not only am I a pretty darn good real estate agent (thank you very much) while keeping my personality intact, I'm now sitting in a beachfront condo in Florida...with my friend & mentor, author of that life-changing book, real estate guru Jennifer Allan!!
After emailing Jennifer to thank her for writing such an eye-opening book, I found myself becoming her part-time virtual assistant, doing some admin functions for her … (4 comments)
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north olmsted: North Olmsted, OH Real Estate Housing Market Activity ~ August 2009 - 09/02/09 03:40 PM
North Olmsted, OH Real Estate Housing Market Activity ~ August 2009
If you have been following my weekly housing updates for North Olmsted, you may have been asking yourself, "What happened to the past 2 weeks???" Well, life happened. The kids went back to school (one in college, one a junior in high school), business picked up considerably (yay!!) and I've had "cat issues". You really don't want to know about that one....trust me. But if anyone wants a cute little, slightly assertive, probably-best-as-an-only-pet kitty, drop me a line. Ok, so I'm just kidding. I love her to pieces and would miss her terribly. … (1 comments)
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north olmsted: North Olmsted, OH Real Estate Housing Market Activity ~ week ending 7/31/09 - 08/06/09 08:22 AM
North Olmsted, OH Real Estate Housing Market Activity ~ week ending 7/31/09
The month of July in North Olmsted continues to be encouraging as far as houses selling! We had five more closings, and 7 more properties under contract. The average price of the homes Sold is down this week due to a condo and a couple of the smaller homes in the area closing. Just to make things interesting this week, we also had a foreclosure in the mix, which always brings the average down.
Here's the latest:
Bye for now!
www.SoldBySueGabriel.com
… (0 comments)
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north olmsted: North Olmsted, OH Housing Market Activity ~ week ending 6/5/09 - 06/06/09 02:21 PM
North Olmsted, OH Housing Market Activity ~ week ending 6/5/09
Hello everyone!
Welcome to North Olmsted, Ohio! We're one of the largest suburbs of Cleveland, and I happen to think one of the most diverse and convenient! Convenient to 2 major highways, the Ohio Turnpike, Cleveland-Hopkins Airport, a major shopping mall, and 20 minutes to downtown. Being born & raised a Clevelander, I made North Olmsted my home in 1994 ~ and I'm thrilled I did!
Almost every single time I go to the grocery store, or the library, or the high school to help in the bookstore, someone asks, "So … (0 comments)
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north olmsted: Top 10 Tips To Take the Stress Out of Homebuying! - 06/05/09 03:25 PM
Buying a home should be fun, not stressful. As you look for your dream home, keep in mind these tips for making the process as peaceful as possible.
1. Find a real estate agent who you connect with. Home buying is not only a big financial commitment, but also an emotional one. It's critical that the REALTOR® you chose is both highly skilled and a good fit with your personality.2. Remember, there's no "right" time to buy, just as there's no perfect time to sell. If you find a home now, don't try to second-guess interest rates or the housing market … (3 comments)
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north olmsted: A Case of Mistaken Identity ~ But It's All Good!! - 03/24/09 07:38 AM
Yesterday, I received the most interesting phone call.
"Do you remember when you gave my friend and me your card at the restaurant last week? When you were waiting on us?"
*Blink*
For the record, I'm not a waitress, although I play one on TV my kids and hubby sometimes think I am!
The caller was having lunch with a friend and talking about her daughter's condo that had been listed for almost FOUR YEARS. Her daughter wasn't happy with her current realtor and was thinking of switching when the listing expires (in April). The friend apparently is also in … (17 comments)
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north olmsted: Houses ARE Selling in Northeast Ohio! - 03/12/09 08:27 AM
In just the past 30 days, in my relatively small office of 33 agents, we've had the following activity:
30 homes in Contingency or Pending status and 12 Closings! In one of the coldest months of the year! And those buyers will soon be visiting Walmart and The Home Depot, putting much-needed money back into the economy.
This past week, I've personally had 2 buyers in multiple offer situations on bankowned properties. Unfortunately my one buyer was outbid on his, but the other couple is waiting patiently (ha!) by the phone...hoping I'll be calling with good news any minute. (me too!!) That house went on the market … (2 comments)
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north olmsted: These just may be the "good old days"! - 01/15/09 10:30 AM
So I woke up this morning thinking about interest rates.
I know, "get a life, Sue". But besides my family (both the 2 and 4 legged members), this is my life.
And lately I keep hearing about how bad the interest rates were in the 1980s. So I did a bit of research, and found the highest rates in 1981...ranging from 16% to 21%. Wow, those numbers seem beyond comprehension to me!
Then I started wondering what those numbers meant to our housing budget. I chose 18% as an average rate from "the good old days".
Take a look at your … (11 comments)
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north olmsted: When do I say "Uncle"?? - 12/08/08 09:09 AM
After reading Jennifer Allan's post the other day regarding prospecting, I started doing some serious thinking about this. I'm one of those who really, really, REALLY dislikes prospecting.
I'm not a cold-caller. I hate receiving calls at home, unless it's from family or friends.
And when I say I follow The Golden Rule in my business, well, those aren't just words. I truly do try 110% to live by it.
But I love getting mail!! Email, snailmail...whatever. *except bills - yuk!* Anyway, I still get a thrill when there's something fun in my mailbox. Anyone remember Mail Time on Blue's Clues? Yeah, … (25 comments)
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north olmsted: I LOVE my Real Estate Profession because... - 10/13/08 11:53 PM
Before I start my list, we're supposed to tell the story of how we got where we are. For me, it started pretty cliché. I loved looking at houses!
When I was growing up, we'd go visiting a lot, as my Mom and Dad had many friends. I loved checking out everyone else's house...imagining what it would be like to have a basement (we had a crawl space)...2 bathrooms (we only had one)...a separate dining room (we had a small eat-in kitchen)...an upstairs (ours was a 2-bedroom ranch, until I was 10 and Dad added 2 bedrooms upstairs). Please don't think I'm … (11 comments)
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north olmsted: Good things come to those who wait...and wait...and wait... - 09/09/08 07:40 PM
I've been asked recently, "What do you do for fun?" Well...I like to read. Actually I love to read! I always wanted to own my own bookstore. I even created a pretend one when I was 10. Then I grew up, saw "You've Got Mail" and realized the kind of bookstore I'd be happy owning would probably get gobbled up by the Joe Foxes of the world.
So last week at the first PTA meeting of the new year, when volunteers were needed for different areas, imagine my delight when I saw "Bookstore Volunteer" on the list! Finally, my dream would be coming true! Well, my 2nd dream. … (20 comments)
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north olmsted: In The Blink of an Eye! - 09/05/08 08:36 PM
Now that Labor Day's come and gone and high school football has begun (no injuries this year, ok, Son??), it's time to think about summer coming to an end. Yikes!!
And as the seasons change, so do our lives. Wow, that sounds so profound...but it's true! Eighteen years ago, I became the Office Manager for Reehorst Cleaners. Then years later, I got my real estate license...and I just couldn't fully cut those apron strings. It's been my home away from home! They've been very supportive and have always allowed me the flexibility real estate requires. For that, I'll be eternally grateful! But now … (6 comments)
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north olmsted: It's all about Meme! - 06/12/08 08:03 PM
Thanks Ronda, for meme-ing me! These are some things I don't get a chance to think about very much...it's been fun!
1. Who is your favorite musical artist?
I have to admit, I was in high school in the 70s. So my favorites are Bruce Springsteen (Born To Run era), The Moody Blues, ELO and BOSTON!! <Happy Birthday, Brad Delp. RIP>
2. Who is your favorite artist?
Not to steal from Ronda, but MY daughter! She just graduated from high school, and is going to Kent State in the Fall to major in Art.
3. Who is your favorite blogger?
Jennifer Allan - She's the reason … (4 comments)
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north olmsted: Raising the bar - 04/03/08 07:02 AM
The other evening, my husband and I went to a local restaurant for dinner. We like to sit at the bar, so we can play the Trivia game. It's easier for me to see the TV screen close up (even with my glasses!), and he likes to have our "own personal waiter" handy. We also usually get a seat right away, which is always nice.
So this past Tuesday night, we expected to see our usual guy/girl bartending team, who've had that shift for quite a while now. But this evening, the guy was missing. And wouldn't you know, it was packed! Almost every table in the bar area … (9 comments)
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north olmsted: Summer ending and sanity still intact!! - 08/25/07 11:59 AM
As you may recall, I began this summer with tons of things to do...most importantly to get through real estate classes, take and pass the state exam, and survive!!!
First of all, I did make it through school, and I am now a graduate of Hondros College's Real Estate program. I took the state exam and passed on my first try!!
"The Girl" did indeed go to France for 2 weeks...and I thank GOD I was in school the whole time! I would've been a nervous wreck had I been sitting at work, staring at the computer screen and fretting about … (5 comments)
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north olmsted: Future Generation of Salesmen! - 07/19/07 07:50 AM
Last evening was the big fundraiser for our high school's football program. As in past years, $10 "Gold Cards", good for discounts from local restaurants and other businesses, were to be sold door-to-door by the football players. Our job as parents was to pick a section of town, drive our individual 'team', and act as coaches...motivating them to get as many cards sold in 3 hours as possible. The goal was 125 cards sold per team. I didn't count the boys, but there must have been about 7 teams, with an average of 7-10 boys on a team. Just about every … (5 comments)
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