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 [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Ideas'
Insanely Interesting NE Ohio Companies Doing Very Well, Indeed!
January 15th, 2012 · No Comments
Tags: economic development · economic news · Ideas
Neighborhood Housing Services of Greater Cleveland Looking For Tax Preparers
January 9th, 2012 · No Comments
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 [...]
Tags: Ideas · neighborhood news
Want To Help Local Small Businesses? Use Your Debit Card Less
January 6th, 2012 · No Comments
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 [...]
Tags: economic news · Ideas
Top Home Decorating Trends From 2011
December 30th, 2011 · No Comments
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 [...]
Tags: Cleveland Real Estate · housing trends · Ideas · Ohio Sustainability and Green Jobs
Reasons Why A Low Ball Offer On A Home May Work…Or Not
October 10th, 2011 · No Comments
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 [...]
Tags: Cleveland Real Estate · housing trends · Ideas
Best.Commercial.Ever. RIP Steve Jobs
October 5th, 2011 · No Comments
Tags: Cleveland Real Estate · Ideas
Heinen’s Is Forward Thinking: Launching Their Participation in Where Food Comes From®
October 3rd, 2011 · No Comments
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 [...]
Tags: Ideas · neighborhood news · Ohio Sustainability and Green Jobs
Tips When Considering New, Prefinished Wood Floors For Your Home
October 3rd, 2011 · No Comments
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 [...]
Tags: Cleveland Real Estate · housing trends · Ideas
Navigating The Lease Purchase Process With Help From a Lender (Part Two of Two)
September 28th, 2011 · No Comments
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 [...]
Tags: Cleveland Home Sales · Cleveland Real Estate · Ideas
Navigating The Lease to Purchase a Home Process: Part One
September 27th, 2011 · 1 Comment
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 [...]
Tags: Cleveland Real Estate · housing trends · Ideas
