Cleveland Real Estate News

Posting this today was inspired by the PD’s article on Box Creations, a North Olmsted based toy company that uses cardboard for their products.  They are getting much National recognition, even though only being officially in business since October of 2010.  The brains/CEO’s of the company are former American Greetings employees…very creative people!  Check out [...]

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NHS of Greater Cleveland is looking for interested volunteers to help prepare tax returns for northeast Ohio residents that will be taking part in this service. There are numerous benefits in volunteering, including; – Receiving FREE IRS Tax Preparation Training and Certification – Assuring that low-wage taxpayers receive high-quality assistance – Saving clients more than [...]

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I knew businesses had charges for setting up plastic card services, because I managed a retail shop that refused to allow Amex since it’s fees were higher.  I paid no attention to the overall issue of using plastic however.  Did you know that every time you use your cards a merchant pays the card company [...]

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It’s not a top ten list, but I did read a few interesting things this month that got me back to this blog.  (I know, it’s about time).  I missed blogging, but I just wasn’t feeling  my way to doing it! Best House Decoration Idea I’ve Heard or Read in 2011  This was something I [...]

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Market Watch  covers a few points about the psychology of home buying and selling in an Amy Hoak article about low ball real estate offers.  Many good points that can be summarized by saying, make sure you know what your willing to pay to buy a home (and what you can afford), make sure you [...]

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In a press release from Market Wire, it was announced that Heinen’s is participating in the Where Food Comes From® (WFCF) food labeling program. I know we have organic grocers and Whole Foods and Giant Eagle, etc., but when it comes right down to it, Heinen’s sets the bar in NE Ohio.  Their linking with [...]

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Most of us know that even the old wood floors show ‘differently’ when carpets are removed.  Sometimes people have wall-to-wall and the removal can be a pleasant surprise…beautiful, unblemished wood floors!  It’s also true that when you lay an area rug over those beautiful old wood floors, the perimeters will eventually look different than the [...]

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Yesterday I wrote about navigating the Lease Purchase process. Today the focus on your lender’s perspective, and believe me when I say, their perspective is important. Lease Purchase  is not something to undertake alone. Team up with your lender. In fact, this team should ideally be in place before you find the home you want. Your [...]

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Buying a home while first leasing it is becoming more popular this year. Sellers are more open to it, especially when they are worried about getting what they paid for their home when they bought it. Buyers can build their credit and save for a downpayment first. In many ways, it can be a win-win [...]

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