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Entries from April 2008

Ohio’s New 21st Century Transportation Priorities Task Force

April 19th, 2008 · No Comments

I’ve appreciated the comments on recent posts about all of us getting involved to help make changes in our NE Ohio world. We talked a bit about needing to feel more a part of our communities and the decision-making process. I got an email announcement yesterday from All Aboard Ohio,  announcing ODOT’s new 21st Century [...]

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Tags: Ohio Rail and Transit

More Thoughts On Should You Buy A Home Now

April 18th, 2008 · No Comments

I read a long article this morning that actually covered quite a few angles on this issue. Is It Time To Buy Real Estate by Vicki Gerson. It’s worth reading, it reiterates some points we’ve (myself and commenters) made on this blog in prior posts. And of course I don’t agree with everything they say. One of the [...]

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Tags: Cleveland Real Estate · housing trends · neighborhood news

Thursday Parable: Truth

April 17th, 2008 · No Comments

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Sharing a cool website called Access Asia. The site covers a variety of things and was put together by Australian educators who traveled in China. While browsing it this morning I came across a parable here you might enjoy.   It’s called Fifteen Honest Coins. Peace Out – 3C

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Tags: Ideas

Homes of The Future?

April 14th, 2008 · No Comments

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Well we do have water all around us don’t we? I was enjoying an end of the day Toad the Wet Sprocket song and clicking my stumbleupon icon to see what was new in the World. I wasn’t quite prepared for what I found at Sub-Find! I wish I could post a photo….I am emailing [...]

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Tags: Ideas · housing trends

Property Disclosures Required and Helpful To Your Home Purchase Decisions

April 13th, 2008 · No Comments

Ohio City Apartment I Have For Sale

Working with eight different buyers over the course of the last month is certainly helping me stay organized and out of trouble. I’ve spent some time contemplating (when I HAVE time!) about what I am learning and what is important in this process. One of the most useful things buyers can get is a copy [...]

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Tags: Cleveland Real Estate · education

MOCA Cleveland and Other Spring Stuff

April 12th, 2008 · No Comments

Cleveland’s Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) is sponsoring what sounds like a cool event on April 22nd called The New Face of Architecture. Carolyn Strauss of SlowLab will be the speaker. SlowLab talks about taking time to do quality work and work that makes sense – including in areas like sustainability – so the discussion should [...]

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Tags: Cleveland Events · housing trends

Survey Says….Oops, No One Asked!

April 11th, 2008 · No Comments

What neighborhood do you live in? Have you ever had your CDC or Block Club or Council Rep mail or email you a survey about a neighborhood issue? I’m genuinely interested, because it’s an idea I can’t get out of my head. We all live in neighborhoods that need things; take a look at most [...]

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Tags: neighborhood news

What Issues Have Gotten You Involved in Your Neighborhoods?

April 9th, 2008 · No Comments

There are buzz words for community involvement like engaging people in their communities as an example. Some of it is through an attempt by outside groups to get us all involved and some efforts come from within. What caused you to get involved? Back in the day, a church at the corner of my street [...]

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Tags: Ideas · neighborhood news

A Tip When Buying a Home With an FHA Loan

April 7th, 2008 · No Comments

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And buying with an FHA loan is a good idea. You can buy a home in Cuyahoga County borrowing up to $298,000, and the interest rates are always a bit lower than with a conventional loan.  I did want to pass on some information about searching for your new home however since there is a [...]

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Tags: Cleveland Real Estate

It’s Spring, Finally!

April 6th, 2008 · No Comments

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I know the calendar said it was Spring a few weeks ago but it’s taken this long for my crocus to bloom.  I’ve been hearing people on Twitter talk about their daffodils blooming, and of course the cherry blossoms bloomed in DC. I have greenery all over my flower beds telling me tulips and iris [...]

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Tags: Cleveland Real Estate · neighborhood news