remax pros: North Olmsted, OH Real Estate Housing Market Activity ~ October 2009 - 11/09/09 01:46 AM
 
Hope everyone had a wonderful October, with more treats than tricks! Life has been good in the Gabriel household. Kitties are fighting less (yay!), we've had one birthday and 2 more coming this week. My son turned 17 last month, and got his driver's license. I held my breath when he made his first solo drive home last week, but he's doing very well!
My daughter will turn 20 this Wednesday. That poor girl has never received a birthday card in the mail on her birthday - it's Veteran's Day and there's no mail delivery. So I'll be driving to Kent State on … (2 comments)

remax pros: North Olmsted, OH Real Estate Housing Market Activity ~ September 2009 - 10/02/09 08:49 AM
A little update...Ellie is still with us. The little furrball has wormed her way into my heart, and I could never part with her. Apparently, nor could Tigger:

Without further ado, here is the housing market update for North Olmsted, OH for the month of September 2009:

I'm very pleased with the activity in my hometown, as well as the other Cleveland, OH suburbs Our office is buzzing, and it's so much fun to watch after the past couple of "challenging" years.
Thanks for stopping by, and I'll see you next month. Happy Halloween everyone!!!
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remax pros: North Olmsted, OH Real Estate Housing Market Activity ~ week ending 8/14/09 - 08/17/09 12:40 AM
North Olmsted, OH Real Estate Housing Market Activity ~ week ending 8/14/09
Have you noticed anything different in my Market Activity stats this week? Yes, I've changed the colors! With football season right around the corner, I thought it appropriate that I honor the North Olmsted Eagles with their orange and black! GO EAGLES!!!
And way to go North Olmsted! The inventory continues to sell and the average sales price is scooting back up a bit. That's great news!
Last week I even added to the inventory with my new listing at 3547 Walter Rd...check it out!
The Sales Price to … (0 comments)

remax pros: West Cleveland Suburbs ~ Home Buyer Tips ~ #8 - Take care of the little things, so they don't become BIG things - 07/20/09 10:17 AM

West Cleveland Suburbs ~ Home Buyer Tips ~ #8 - Take care of the little things, so they don't become BIG things





Home Buyer Tip #8 of the Top 10 Tips To Take the Stress Out of Homebuying:
 


8. Factor in maintenance and repair costs in your post-home buying budget. Even if you buy a new home, there will be costs. Don't leave yourself short and let your home deteriorate.
 
One of the first things I've noticed, with every house I've ever owned, is the amount of time I spend at … (0 comments)

remax pros: North Olmsted, OH Real Estate Housing Market Activity ~ week ending 7/3/09 - 07/04/09 02:45 PM
 
Happy 4th of July, everyone...I hope you're having a fantastic holiday weekend! Here in North Olmsted, we had our annual Independence Day parade. Also many of the housing developments had their own festivities - from bicycle decorating contests to neighborhood block parties!
Here's your Weekly Housing Market Activity for North Olmsted, Ohio, for the week of 6/27/09 to 7/3/09:

 
Thanks much, and have a great week!

 
www.SoldBySueGabriel.com
 
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remax pros: Everything happens for a reason! - 04/13/09 10:49 PM
That case of mistaken identity I wrote about recently? Well, I thought I'd post a follow-up. I did get the listing (it's on tour today!!), and they are wonderful folks! They're really counting on me to help them, and I'd love nothing more than to bring them a great offer!
When we met, it was like we'd known each other forever! And they're convinced I'm their good luck charm. Interestingly enough, because of how I came into their lives...and my name!
I jokingly said, "No pressure there!!"

My seller has been given some bad (and some good) advice from past … (8 comments)

remax pros: A Case of Mistaken Identity ~ But It's All Good!! - 03/24/09 12:38 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)

remax pros: The New "Old-Fashioned Way"? - 03/21/09 04:45 AM
Ok, I'll admit it...I was dragged kicking and screaming into the world wide web 10 years ago. But I still called 411 to get phone numbers and looked up addresses in that big, white, now-almost-obsolete book that sits in the living room, under the telephone. Yes, I also still have a phone that PLUGS IN to the wall. Imagine that!!
                                                
 
 
So I had to chuckle this morning when I asked my husband, "What are your plans for today?"
Hubby: "I'm going to plot a route to some estate and moving sales." His hobby is "sale-ing".
Me: "Would you … (8 comments)

remax pros: Houses ARE Selling in Northeast Ohio! - 03/12/09 01:27 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)

remax pros: I LOVE my Real Estate Profession because... - 10/13/08 04:53 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)