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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!
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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
PlayhouseSquare located on Euclid in Downtown Cleveland has a lot to be proud of. It is the second-largest performing arts center in the country by audience capacity. Second only to Lincoln Center.
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PlayhouseSquare is home to 10 performance spaces with a total of more than 9,000 seats. Yesterday the Wall Street Journal highlighted PlayhouseSquare because in a time when “arts and culture is losing its market share of philanthropy,” Cleveland’s PlayhouseSquare seems to be in better shape than the rest.
The article talks about what makes PlayhouseSquare and its foundation so unique. I think it is important to highlight the article here because we sometimes forget what a great city we live in. When is the last time you checked out a show at PlayhouseSquare? Maybe it is time you should. Here is a link to the upcoming events at PlayhouseSquare.
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
Recently it was announced that Keller Williams Realty was the 2nd largest real estate company in the country. On the heels of that announcement Keller Williams Realty has dominated the REAL Trends 500 survey, an annual industry ranking published by REAL Trends, Inc., a leading source of analysis and information on the residential brokerage and housing industry.
Keller Williams Realty is Real Estate Franchise company that was founded by Gary Keller and Joe Williams with the mission to build careers worth having, businesses worth owning and lives worth living® for its associates.
This mindset is clearly a wining way to do business as is shown in the recent agent growth as well as the REAL trends 500 survey. In the Cleveland area Keller Williams is growing more and more every day. Keller Willimas Realty Greater Cleveland’s philosophies and business strategies allow us to sell houses at a higher level than our competition.
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 at 216-789-9368 or email Ellen@NoPlacelikeCleveland.com
Recently I came across an ad in Parent’s Magazine about the social benefits of home ownership. I thought that I would share them here.
There are many important benefits to owning a home. Pride of ownership, tax benefits, building equity all of which we speak frequently about. However, in addition to these important benefits are substantial social benefits for families, communities and the country as a whole.
1) Higher Academic Achievement: The National Association of Realtors suggests that several studies have shown that there is a direct correlation between home ownership and educational achievement. Home owners are more involved with their children’s lives especially when it comes to schooling, says a study done by Richard K. Green and Michelle J. White in 1997. Also home owners tend to move less often than renters. This stability adds to a child’s success in school.
2) More Cohesive Communities: Check out these numbers from the same NAR ad, 28% of home owners are more likely to repair or improve their home when owning. 15% of home owners are more likely to vote then renters, 11% more likely to know who represents them in Congress, and 9% of home owners are more likely to know who their school board representatives are. Simply put home owners stay longer in a community so they feel the need to improve and are more involved in the community.
3) Better Connected Families: Along with being more involved in their communities, home owners are more active and connected to their families. Compared to renters home owners are less likely to have alcohol and substance-abuse problems, and 16% more likely to belong to parent-teacher organizations. (All statistics from research compiled by the Cincinnati office of the Neighborhood reinvestment Corporation, April 2003).
4) Improved Health and Safety: Home ownership is proved to reduce crime. Home owners have a financial stake in the value of their home. Therefore, owner have more incentive to deter crime by forming and implementing voluntary crime prevention programs. Also, home owners are happier and healthier then non-owners. In fact one study found that people who recently become home owners reported higher life satisfaction, self-esteem and perceived control over their lives.
5) Stronger Economy: Home ownership creates jobs: remodeling, landscaping, lawn and pool service, home improvement and real estate services. In fact, NAR says, that each home purchase generates as much as $60,000 of economic activity in the local a surrounding area. A home owner’s net worth is 45.9 times that of a renters.
In general home ownership leads to stronger communities and happier people. Why not get started in you home search today!
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 at 216-789-9368 or email Ellen@NoPlacelikeCleveland.com
Are there really any advantages to a buyer’s market in real estate?
The real estate news on TV is bad. In fact the real estate news on the internet, in the paper and on TV is mostly bad. Bad news gets ratings, clicks and sells papers. The thing is, these news people, are keeping a horrible secret from you. What they don’t want you to know is that if you have good credit, and don’t have a house to sell this is the best time to buy real estate in almost 30 years.
Here are some advantages of a buyer’s real estate market. Take it from a real estate expert, this is a good time to buy!
1) Inventory is up in neighborhoods leading to a price war: It is the same old story of supply and demand. Currently the supply is so great that sellers are forced to price their homes well below the competition just to get people to notice them. Shop around and get a sense of what fair market value is in a neighborhood. Chances are it is a lot less than it was 5 years ago.
2) Mortgage Rates are Down: Did you know that in the 80′s mortgage rates were up around 18%-20%. Compare that to the today’s mortgage rates. Right now you can lock in a 30 year fixed mortgage for a lot less, saving you lots of money.
3) There is a Huge Opportunity To Purchase ‘More House’: If prices have fallen at the same rate on all homes in your market, the discount, measured in dollars, will be bigger for a more expensive house. Say you’re in a $200,000 home and want to move up to a $500,000 home. Your cost of upgrading will be $300,000. But if prices drop 10 percent, your current house is worth $180,000; the one you’ve got your eye on is worth $450,000. Cost to upgrade: $270,000.
4) Hire a Buyer’s Agent to represent you: ABC News is a genius! They say that you should “make sure you hire a buyer’s agent who only represents you, and does not have any connection or obligation to the seller.” Ellen and I at the Weiner Real Estate Group are perfect for that job. We represent lots of buyers to make sure they get the deals they deserve. It just makes sense to have someone working on your behalf. Oh, and did we mention that the seller pays the realtor commission not the buyer.
Prices are low, mortgage rates are down, you can purchase way more house for your money now then you could have 5 years before and there are professionals available to help you make informed and good decisions. What more are you waiting for! Get off the couch time to start looking for your next dream house.
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 at 216-789-9368 or email Ellen@NoPlacelikeCleveland.com
Pepper Pike’s Spring market starts a little later then Shaker’s. There are 6 home that went pending since February 1st. Lets look at the statistics from the whole Orange City School District. That includes, Pepper Pike, Orange and Moreland Hills.
Active Lisitngs: 78
- Avg. List Price: $648,890
- Avg. Days on the Market: 165 days
Pending Listings: 4
- Avg. List Price: $311,975
- Avg. Days on the Market: 68
Sold Listings (as of Feb 1): 5
- Avg. List Price: $505,288
- Avg. Sale Price: $448,074
- Avg. Days on Market: 110
Active Listings: 27
- Avg. List Price: $369,344
- Avg. Days on the Market: 158
Pending Listing: 1
- Avg. List Price: $99,900
- Avg. Days on the Market: 211
Sold Listings (as of Feb 1): 1
- Avg. List Price: $199,000
- Avg. Sold Price: $185,00
- Avg. Days on the Market: 247
Active Listings: 48
- Avg. List Price: $722,881
- Avg. Days on the Market: 193
Pending Listings: 1
- Avg. List Price: $240,000
- Avg. Days on the Market: 373
Sold Listings (as of Feb 1): 2
- Avg. List Price: 524,900
- Avg. Sold Price: $482,500
- Avg. Days on the Market: 260
Information is based on single family home sales information for the Pepper Pike, Orange and Moreland Hills areas by NEOREX for FEb 2011. All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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 at 216-789-9368 or email Ellen@NoPlacelikeCleveland.com
It seems our most popular post on this site is the top 10 list. So in an attempt to keep things current here is the top 10 most expensive listings for sale in Cuyahoga County.
(photo courtesy of NEOHREX)
1)35275 South Woodland Road Hunting Valley OH $3,999,000 (price lowered from$5,900,000)
2) 34800 Cedar Rd. Hunting Valley OH $4,000,000
3) 21134 Avalon Dr. Rocky River OH $4,500,000
4) 19520 Frazier Dr. Rocky River OH $4,700,000
5) 17 E. Hanna Ln. Bratenahl OH $4,700,000
6) 32700 Jackson Rd. Moreland Hills $4,900,000
7) 3450 Roundwood Rd. Hunting Valley $4,995,000 (price lowered from $6,400,000)
8)100 Bratenahl Rd. Bratenahl OH $5,000,000
9) 2872 Nottingham Lane Hunting Valley OH $5,995,000 (price lowered from 6,750,000)
10) 24524 Lake Rd. Bay Village OH $6,390,000
Information is believed to be accurate but not guaranteed.
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 at 216-789-9368 or email Ellen@NoPlacelikeCleveland.com
We at the Weiner Real Estate Group know that when it’s cold outside it is hard to get the motivation to go out. So we put together a list of places to go in Cleveland Heights for those of you who live in or near there and need a bite to eat on a cold night. This list is also great for those of you looking to live in Cleveland Heights but not sure what kind of places are close by. Check it out!
Brennan’s Colony: We must mention it first. If you live in the area then you know this is the best place to go on a date or with the entire softball team. The Colony is a kid friendly pub. The menu is classic pub food with a list of daily specials that are more upscale. Everything is delicious. The blended wings are a favorite in my house.
Tommy’s Restaurant: Tommy’s on Coventry is also a great family establishment. If you want a great milk shake, or some real vegan cooking then this place is for you. The menu has so much to choose from. “Tommy’s is always filled with customers – vegetarians, vegans, meat-eaters, health-conscious and the just plain hungry. Whatever category you fall into, Tommy’s will take care of you.”
The Mad Greek: We can’t forget to mention one of the great Greek restaurants in our area. The Mad Greek is a local staple in the Cedar Hill neighborhood. In the Summer the patio is great to sit and relax on. The food is affordable and tasty.
The Fairmount Martini and Wine Bar: Located right next to the Mad Greek is the Fairmount wine bar. Cozy and quiet this is a great place to get some small plates and a good glass of wine or beer. On a cold snowy nigh sit by the fire and order some brie and relax. Don’t forget that every Monday night is trivia night.
Dewey’s Pizza Restaurant: Dewey’s vision is to have a great neighborhood spot with great micro beers on tap and great pizza. Check out the menu here there is something for everyone!
These are just a few of our favorite Cleveland Heights Spots. On any given night you can head over to Cedar and Lee or down Coventry and find a ton of restaurant choices. What are your favorites?
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 at 216-789-9368 or email Ellen@NoPlacelikeCleveland.com
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 at 216-789-9368 or email Ellen@NoPlacelikeCleveland.com
If you are looking for luxury in the Cleveland are you don’t have to go far. Check out the top 5 most expensive properties for sale. It is no surprise to us they are all located in the beautiful Hunting Valley.
1) 37067 Shaker Blvd. Hunting Valley $3,995,000
- 5 Bedrooms, 8 Baths
- 8420 Sq. Ft.
- Annual Tax: $67694.00
2) 35275 South Woodland Hunting Valley $3,999,000
- 5 Bedrooms, 8 Baths
- 11000 Sq. Ft.
- Annual Tax: $79365.00
3)34800 Cedar Rd. Hunting Valley $4,000,000
- 10 Bedrooms, 15 Baths
- 25213 Sq. Ft.
- Annual Tax: $131644.52
4) 3450 Roundwood Rd. Hunting Valley $4,995,000
- 10 Bedrooms, 14 Baths
- 14916 Sq. Ft.
- Annual Tax: $50868.00
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5) 2872 Nottingham Lane Hunting Valley $5,995,000
- 8 Bedrooms, 9 Baths
- 13932 Sq Ft.
- Annual Tax: 64900.00
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Information is based on single family and condominium sales information for the Greater Cleveland area by NEOREX for Jan 2011. All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
If you would like to get started buying or selling your Shaker Heights, Pepper Pike, Solon, Cleveland Heights or Chagrin Falls luxury home please contact Ellen at 216-789-9368 or email Ellen@NoPlacelikeCleveland.com
