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Lakeshore Learning Center recently opened a new store in Woodmere on Chagrin Blvd. Located in the same plaza as Verizon, Lakeshore Learning Center is not just for teachers.
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Lakeshore has materials for infants & toddlers through the 6th grade. From awesome crafts to imaginative play and blocks this store really has great stuff. Plus every Saturday is free craft day for kids.
Lakeshore is a great addition to our community. If you have young kids you should check it out today!
More information about Lakeshore Learning Center
If you would like to get started buying or selling your Shaker Heights, Pepper Pike, Solon, Cleveland Heights or Chagrin Falls home please contact Ellen Weiner at 216-789-9368 or email Ellen@NoPlacelikeCleveland.com
Shaker Heights residents do you want to be in the movies? Here is your chance.
Starting in January the city of Shaker Heights will begin celebrating their centennial anniversary. To jumpstart the milestone birthday year, the Shaker Heights Centennial Committee and Second Story Productions are creating a dynamic, fun video designed to showcase and highlight all the things that make Shaker Heights so extraordinary – residents, architecture, lakes, parks and landmarks – set to the quintessential Shaker song “Simple Gifts.” We need YOU to sing in the Grand Finale!
Who: YOU, your neighbors, family, and friends!
What: Grand Finale of Shaker Sings “Simple Gifts”
Where: Horseshoe Lake Park
When: October 1 (Rain date: October 2) from 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
How: Register online at http://bit.ly/ShakerSingsSimpleGifts to reserve your spot! Once you have registered, we will provide the music and lyrics. All you need to do is practice and arrive ready to sing!
Each participant must register separately unless under the age of 18. All participants under the age of 18 must register with a parent.
There are other events going on as well. Click here is see some of the celebration events.
If you would like to get started buying or selling your Shaker Heights, Pepper Pike, Solon, Cleveland Heights or Chagrin Falls home please contact Ellen Weiner at 216-789-9368 or email Ellen@NoPlacelikeCleveland.com
Money Magazine just came out with its annual report on the top places to live in the U.S. Solon ranked number 3 on the list. So why is Solon the third best place to live in the nation? Let’s take a look at what makes Solon such a great place to live.
The report sites things like solon’s unemployment rate, and proximity to good health care. They also mention Solon’s great schools and cultural opportunities. Did you know that Solon has its own philharmonic orchestra?
Solon residents are proud to live here as well. They appreciate all the above statistics, but they might also be quick to point out the great recreation center in the heart of Solon’s downtown as well as the proximity to highways, and downtown.
Solon also has a wide range of real estate choices. Home prices range in Solon from under $100,000 to over $1,000,000. Making it a great suburb for everyone.
What are some of the things you like best about Solon?
If you would like to get started buying or selling your Solon, home please contact Ellen Weiner at 216-789-9368 or email Ellen@NoPlacelikeCleveland.com
I recently came across an article on Agent Genius about Staging your home. According to a Study by Duke University here are the top 15 rules to scientifically staging your home.
Top 15 staging rules
According to the scientific study by Duke University, these are the top 15 staging rules listed with the most importantly ranked at the top of this list:
- Removal of personal items from bathrooms.
- Using rooms for their intended purpose.
- Removing evidence of pets.
- Turning on every light in the home during showings.
- Vacant homes should be furnished.
- Removal of garbage cans.
- Removal of personal photographs.
- Removal attention-grabbing or personal art or accessories.
- Neutral paint colors on all walls.
- Removal of appliances from kitchen counters.
- Never placing the back of furniture facing any room entrance.
- “Tell a story” with staging (breakfast tray with mugs on bed).
- Sheer or no coverings on all windows.
- Use of scented candles, plug-in air fresheners or potpourri.
- Chocolate chips baking in oven during showings.
Read more about staging your home here.
If you would like to get started buying or selling your Shaker Heights, Pepper Pike, Solon, Cleveland Heights or Chagrin Falls home please contact Ellen Weiner at 216-789-9368 or email Ellen@NoPlacelikeCleveland.com
