relocation to cleveland area: Avon Lake Homes... a real buyers market - 10/22/08 04:06 PM
 
With the soaring inventory in homes in the Avon Lake area and strong hold on home values.  Avon Lake is the place to buy a home NOW!!

Home values show that homes in the area are holding a 116.00 per square foot which is the best in Lorain County and very competitive with other Western communities in the Cuyahoga county area.  Call Stan Stepak today about home buying opportunities in the Avon Lake and surrounding area. 440-476-0234 or check me out on web at www.realtyone.com/stanley.stepak
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relocation to cleveland area: Relocation to the Cleveland area.. Check out Avon Lake - 10/22/08 03:45 PM

Looking for a great small town just west of Cleveland.  Check out Avon Lake. Avon Lake is located 18 miles west of downtown Cleveland and 10 miles east of downtown Lorain. Elyria is 15 miles southwest.
A little history. Avon Lake was first settled in 1812, when the area was part of Cuyahoga County (it became part of Lorain County in 1822) and separated from the Township (now City) of Avon in 1915 to form the Township of Avon Lake. Railroad tracks are the point of division between the two cities. Avon Lake gained city status in 1960 with a … (0 comments)

relocation to cleveland area: Avon Lake Home Values begin to climb - 10/20/08 02:55 PM

Good news for home buyers and sellers in the Avon Lake area.  Home values are starting to climb again.

The recent reports indicate that values are averaging $123.00 a square foot over the last 5 months compared to $104.00 the previous 5 months.  This is dramatic for a short period of time and a good sign that home prices continue to improve despite the current economy. 
With current planned improvements to local education and recreation in the Avon Lake area it is a great time to both buy and sell in the area.  Give me a call for more … (0 comments)

relocation to cleveland area: New Homes in North Ridgeville - 10/16/08 03:50 AM
Good news for peole seeking homes in the area near Avon and Avon Lake.  Look no further than North Ridgeville just south Avon and Avon Lake.  Planners of the 218-acre Hampton Place, a massive single-family and cluster home development set to be among the city's biggest planned community developments, cleared a hurdle Tuesday night when the city planning commission approved preliminary plans.The commission's 4-1 vote also rezoned the site from an R-1 residential zoning classification to a special zoning classification for planned community developments.
Hampton Place is to be built north of Center Ridge Road between state Route 83 and Stoney Ridge … (0 comments)

relocation to cleveland area: Relocation to Cleveland area: After school programs in Avon Lake - 10/15/08 03:19 AM
In January 2005, Pembroke Kids preschool opened with a whopping eight students.
But now - three and a half years and nearly 100 additional students later - it has grown into a newer, larger location just down the street.
With the new building, the school has expanded from 4,500 to 7,500 square feet and from two classrooms to five, plus a gymnasium. There is more outdoor space as well, with the school sitting on three acres.Students come mostly from Avon and Avon Lake, but also from Sheffield, Sheffield Lake, Bay Village, Westlake and North Ridgeville.
The school offers several different programs … (0 comments)

relocation to cleveland area: Westlake's Crocker Park - 10/13/08 03:31 PM
Living on the west side of Cleveland has it's advantages.  As Crocker Park continues to serve the community as a shopping staple offering a variety of tastes and styles.
However, any thriving market or business must make changes to survive in today's tough economy, and Crocker Park is no exception.
Looking past the farewell for the businesses that used to call Crocker Park home, the vibrant community boasts 160 apartments are 100 percent occupancy, according to Whitehead.
"The phase one town homes have all been purchased. We expect to see more condominiums available in May. I am caught off guard by … (1 comments)

relocation to cleveland area: Avon Lake Garden Club ... Get involved. - 10/13/08 03:00 AM
 
Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club is asking for contributions for its new project, "Seeds of Hope."
The goal is to collect packs of vegetable and flower seeds for three school gardens in southwestern Uganda. The seeds will be planted to provide food for school lunches.
The excess flowers and veggies will be sold, starting a cottage industry. Children will be taught sustainable agriculture and skills that they in turn will teach to their community, helping to eradicate poverty and stop encroachment on primates.
The club is partnering with 4Uganda's "Gardens of Hope" project being developed by club member J. Walker, whose childhood … (0 comments)

relocation to cleveland area: Relocating to Northeast Ohio - Look into Avon Lake - 10/11/08 01:00 AM
Looking for a home or even a Luxury home in Northeast Ohio/ Cleveland area.  Consider Avon Lake and it.s surrounding communities. The area has been on the forefront of housing, retail, and education.  The home inventory is wonderful.  Avon Lake is a sports town wrapped in their local Shoreman football team as well as pride in the Browns and Indians.  Football

and Soccer are the big sports in the area.. with sports like swimming growing.  There is a new pool on the ballot and discussion about recreation building.  A minor league team is coming to the neighbor of Avon as … (1 comments)

relocation to cleveland area: Should I take my Northeast Ohio home off the market for the winter? Answer: NO - 10/07/08 02:34 PM
I hear people say oh I can not sell now or I need to take my house off the market for the winter.  OR soemthing to the like of wnter is coming or the kids are back in school, or it's too cold outside. 
I am here to tell you now.  Forget that!!  You can sell your home anytime of the year in Northeast Ohio.  You just need 1. A good Realtor with a solid marketing plan. 2. An agreement between you and the Realtor on that marketing plan.
Homes can be sold anytime but the marketing has to be adjusted to an … (0 comments)

relocation to cleveland area: Homecoming Festiviites in Avon Lake - 10/04/08 06:24 AM
Still a great time to stop by in Avon Lake Ohio and check out the local venders for Halloween and Fall home decorating ideas.  The shopping is in the parking lot of the town center shopping plaza.  Come on down and check out some great values.

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relocation to cleveland area: Pumpkins and Cornstalks in Lorain County and Avon Lake area - 10/04/08 06:17 AM
Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Lorain County area. This is where you can find the best list of local Avon Lake pumpkin patch farms in and around Lorain County and Ohio.
 Lorain County Fitch's Farm Market 4413 Center Road (State Route 83) Avon, OH 44011 Phone: 440-934-6125 Lorain County, Ohio Gede's Fruit Farm 48799 State Route 113, Amherst, OH 44001 Phone: 440-986-5161 Lorain County, Ohio Hillcrest Orchards 50336 State Route 113, Amherst, OH 44001 Phone: 440-965-8884 Lorain County, Ohio Miller Orchards 8690 Vermilion Road, Amherst, OH 44001 Phone: 440-988-8405 Lorain County, Ohio Miller's … (0 comments)

relocation to cleveland area: Avon Lake Homecoming this Weekend - 10/02/08 08:44 AM

 Great time to stop by in Avon lake for their homecoming activities.  Bonfire is tonight at the Learwood Middle school off Lear Road.  Of the course the big game is Friday and festivities and venders will be all weekend at the Town Center.  Come on out and see the events and tour the area.  This is great place to relocate to.  Check out the homes here and the community facilities.  Give me a call for more information about relocating to the great town.
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relocation to cleveland area: Relocation Part 2: Communication with buyers in relocation. - 09/28/08 02:00 PM

Businesses may force families into relocation when neither partners or one of the partners may not be ready.  The partner whose business has caused the relocation may be excited about the change for a number of reasons.  But on the other side the spouse or partner may not be ready for the change.  Leaving family, friends, established education for the kids, and breaking familiar routines causing a mixed bag of emotions.  After all, it is "change" and there is the uncertainty of whether things just may not be as good as family has now. 
   So how does a Realtor help with … (0 comments)

relocation to cleveland area: Relocation. When the other partner is not sure? Chapter 1. - 09/26/08 03:42 PM
                                                                                              
While living, playing and working here in Northeast Ohio I have heard many stories where the other partner is not ready for the move. This can be very stressful on the family and in some rare cases one partner relocates while the other stays back and contemplates their next move.
When there is hints of such a problem present the Realtor should make it their top priority to orient the doubtful partner to activities and interests that surround that area they have chosen to live. Heres how:
1. Find out what the doubtful partner is interested in, what are their motivations, what do … (0 comments)

relocation to cleveland area: Looking for a Pumpkin Patch in Avon Lake or Lorain County - 09/24/08 04:21 PM

 Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Avon Lake and Lorain County area. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local pumpkin patch farm. It's guaranteed to put a Jack-o-Lantern-sized smile on everyone's face! This is where you can find the best list of local Avon Lake pumpkin patch farms in and around Lorain County and Ohio.
 Lorain County Fitch's Farm Market 4413 Center Road (State Route 83) Avon, OH 44011 Phone: 440-934-6125 Lorain County, Ohio Gede's Fruit Farm 48799 State Route 113, Amherst, OH 44001 … (2 comments)

relocation to cleveland area: Looks like Avon, Ohio's Minor League (single A) Baseball team is coming together. - 09/23/08 04:57 PM

Information from the local news states that the pieces of the new Frontier League expansion baseball team are coming together.  The latest information was provided by the Cronicle Telegram yesterday and it indicated that John Massarelli, a former manager with more than 500 career victories with the Washington Wild Things, will take the helm of the Avon-based team.  This will be single A team to begin the season in 2009.
A new 5,000-seat stadium being built at Interstate 90 and state Route 611.Team spokeswoman Nicolle Meyer said the weather has allowed construction crews to remain on schedule, while other team developments such as … (0 comments)

relocation to cleveland area: Preparing your Avon Lake home for sale. - 09/19/08 05:36 PM

Like all home preparation you must consider 4 key areas in preparing your home for sale.
1. Curb appeal- take a look at how your home appears from first views on the street.  Consider landscaping, decoration, paint and driveway appearance.
2. Kitchen.  Top ranked area people look at in the home.  Are your appliances and counter tops up to date and in good condition.  The flooring in good conditions.  Cabinets clean and not cluttered or over filled when they are opened.  Make sure lighting in kitchen is bright (highest wattage allowed for the fixtures in place).
3. Bathrooms.  Make sure they … (0 comments)

relocation to cleveland area: Luxury Home Market in Avon Lake on the rise - 09/19/08 05:07 PM

The luxury market is steady in Avon Lake. Mixed with new and older development there are currently 33 homes in Avon Lake on the market in the price range of 600000 - 2.7 Mil.  The homes vary in location from lakefront to Britannia Estates (one of the older developments) and  Legacy Pointe (newer development).  Many of these homes are Kopf construction.
 
  
There are also a few luxury homes available in the Westwinds. These homes range in design but the technology and current trends are upscale in just about every home in that range.  Square feet in these homes range from 3000 to 11000 … (0 comments)

relocation to cleveland area: Bay Village holds tough in light of power loss. - 09/18/08 02:45 PM

City of Bay Village suffered massive power loss over last Sunday that has left some people with out power for several days. Through all this I have been impressed on how well organized the city is at handling such emergencies.  The communication from fire and police to the citizens of that community has been incredible.  Traffic signal problems were resolved.  Monitoring of the elderly and handicapped was set in place. And 3rd the city service department has been working in overdrive to keep the city safe and in motion.  The city has improved over the many years in handling large scale … (0 comments)

relocation to cleveland area: Avon Lake pulling together in crisis - 09/16/08 06:35 AM

The city experienced a power loss Sunday evening (20 minutes prior to Sunday night Browns football game which was a real bummer) as had did several surrounding cities.  This power loss we were told could last a few days till as long as Friday for everyone to get power back.  But there was some real positive things that came out of this experience.
1. The city has a reverse 911 system that I was not aware of but is real effective.  The system called us and advised us by tape that we would have a loss for a period of … (0 comments)

 
Stanley Stepak, Realtor - Avon Lake, Avon, Bay Village, Westlake,  (Howard Hanna - Avon Lake, OH)

Stanley Stepak

Realtor - Avon Lake, Avon, Bay Village, Westlake,

Avon Lake, OH

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Howard Hanna - Avon Lake, OH

Address: Avon Lake Real Estate Agent, 32713 Walker Road, Avon Lake, OH, 44012

Mobile: (440) 476-0234

Office: (440) 933-6195

Providing valuable education and services while serving those in search of buying and selling a home in Northeast Ohio. Specializing in Avon Lake, Avon, Bay Village, Westlake, Rocky River areas.Stan Stepak

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