Fabulous Friday Fish Frys at Assumption Church Broadview Heights Ohio

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If you've never been to a Lenten fish fry at Assumption Church in Broadview Heights, (9183 Broadview Road)  Ohio, make it a point to come to at least once, and bring a bunch of … [Read more...]

What Does it Mean to Recast Your Mortgage?

I find that many buyers have not heard that they may able to recast their mortgage loan after title has transferred into their name. If you are shopping lenders, you may want … [Read more...]

Drop and Give Me $10K!

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We all know what a challenging market this has been and continues to be. Pricing is important, but then again it always has been. Even in a great market we still had sellers that … [Read more...]

Should a Buyer Accept Any Old Home Warranty?

Home warranties have been popular for many years here in Cleveland Ohio. For those who do not know what they are, they are insurance policies for a home buyer or seller. Sellers … [Read more...]

Buying a Single Family Home with a Homeowners Association?

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Over the years I have listed and sold many homes where there has been an HOA, a Homeowners Association.  This article is specific to single family homes. HOAs are typically formed … [Read more...]

If You Plan to Buy or Sell a Condo, This is For You.

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Lately I have found myself showing quite a few condos. Buying a condo is VASTLY different from buying a single family home and it requires an extensive amount of research. … [Read more...]

Word To The Wise For Home Sellers

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It's no surprise how fierce the competition is right now in many communities across Northeast Ohio. I am always pleased when I show a home and the comments read "new furnace"08, … [Read more...]

Echo Hills Brecksville Ohio 3rd Quarter Market Report 2010

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Echo Hills is a lovely community in the southern part of Brecksville Ohio, with easy access to Cleveland and Akron. Amenities include a swimming lake, fishing lake, tennis courts, … [Read more...]

Tips for Selling Your Home During the Winter Months

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I know we are in the midst of some beautiful fall weather but everyone knows what comes after that. Old man winter will come knocking and if your home is or will be on the market … [Read more...]

If This Isn’t Reason Enough to Look Closely At Every Offer, I Don’t Know What Is!

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By now everyone has seen or heard reports of the dismal July home sales record. Ohio home sales appear to be following the national trend. If your home (not a short sale or … [Read more...]

Can You Over Landscape Your Yard? Yes, you Can!

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I am not a landscaper and I don't play one on  T.V. But I am a real estate agent and I have seen my share of beautiful and not so beautiful landscaping. When I say "not os … [Read more...]

Enjoy the Fire Pit in Your Back Yard but Be Careful to Abide by The City Ordinance

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Several years ago when we built our home, we had the landscaper put in a nice area in the back yard for a jungle gym for our daughter. It measures about 10 x 14 and is enclosed … [Read more...]

Basil’s Computer Service,LLC, a Knowledgeable, Affordable, Honest, and Reliable Computer Technician!

Basil's Computer Service,LLC, a Knowledgeable,  Affordable, Honest, and Reliable Computer Technician! I've known Basil Sirna for about 12 years and am thankful that I can … [Read more...]

What are Your Goals After You Move Into Your New Home

You've purchased your first home and you're very excited! Lots of  first time (and second and third time) buyers have great ideas on  how they will improve their home. More … [Read more...]

North Royalton Ohio to Start Exterior Visual Inspections of All Residential Properties

North Royalton Ohio to Start Exterior Visual Inspections of All Residential Properties Beginning in April, the building department of the city of North Royalton will begin … [Read more...]