I know this seems stupid, and it's my own fault, but I'm ending this blog because I finally found the login information for my old one and, quite frankly, I like the title better.
It's www.clevelanddigs.blogspot.com
Yep, that's it. Dumb, huh? I've been trying to transfer all the content over to the new (or, old) blog but it's taking forever. In any case, I won't be publishing here any more - you can see me over at my other address.
Ciao.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
You know that “urban living” thing I carry on about? Well…
I’d give it all up to live here. In Bentleyville, listed at $2,985,000.
Courtesy of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
Assuming I will not be purchasing this any time soon, feel free to call me for a showing!
36 Hours - Cleveland - NYTimes.com
For those of you who didn’t see this, the New York Times recently featured Cleveland in its travel section. Like we locals already knew, this place is cool.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-Congress Urged to Extend Tax Credit
This incentive has single handedly stabilize the housing market. Let’s keep it going! Write your representatives and urge them to extend the $8,000 tax incentive.
REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-Congress Urged to Extend Tax Credit
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-7 Tips for First-Time Home Buyers
I see these lists posted all the time, but this one actually offers practical advice and encourages a real examination of finances and a buyer’s ability to financially accommodate real life changes. I’m thinking this means we’ve learned something from the latest crisis. Sure, it’s not as fun as shopping for the biggest, baddest house you can lay your hands on, but neither is eating ramen noodles every day for the rest of your life.
REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-7 Tips for First-Time Home Buyers
Monday, September 14, 2009
Boom Modern, Inc.
My favorite local mod store has moved into a more prominent spot in the Heights, taking over the failed Terraces of Meadowbrook leasing space. You’ll find lots of goodies there. I currently have my eye on a very cool highchair for my very hip baby.
Friday, September 11, 2009
moderncleveland.com
Not sure the last time this was updated, but moderncleveland.com is a fun resource for all things modern in CLE town. Places to shop and examples of modern architecture are chronicled on this site, so have a gander!
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Tuesday, August 4, 2009
REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-6 Reasons Why Some Homes Sell
Sellers need to be honest with themselves about the quality of their product. Take a look at this list, sellers, and ask if your home suffers from any of these symptoms.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Not So Suite Life: Family Wants Out of Living Alone in 32-Story Condo - Local News | News Articles | National News | US News - FOXNews.com
Well, I guess it’s nice to say you were the first one in there, but it certainly has its risks!
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Home price index of 20 cities in 1st monthly rise since 2006 - Jul. 28, 2009
Says it right in the article: CLEVELAND BIGGEST WINNER!!! Yeah!
Home price index of 20 cities in 1st monthly rise since 2006 - Jul. 28, 2009
Thursday, June 18, 2009
REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-Can Buying Cheap Foreclosures Make You Rich?
Well, perhaps. But I would still be selective as to where you buy. There are certainly opportunities out there – clear steals. However, not every bank-owned is a deal. Entire neighborhoods decimated by recent events are going to take a LOOOONNNNGG time to come back.
REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-Can Buying Cheap Foreclosures Make You Rich?
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Competing development proposals put Midtown Cleveland's future at a crossroads -
Midtown is definitely one my favorite sections of this city – some really great housing already exists. Moving ahead with plans of a hospital, etc. could make it’s future rather bleak. I remember when there was so much buzz about this area being the technology corridor. Times have changed, I suppose, but as Paul Volpe suggests, we shouldn’t give up just because times are tough.
Competing development proposals put Midtown Cleveland's future at a crossroads -
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Lowe's - Let's Build Something Together
Every month Lowe’s sends out home improvement tips to me and my clients. Here is the June edition. If anyone out there would like to subscribe to the monthly emails, let me know and I’ll sign you up.
A Look at Playrooms - Slideshows - Dwell
Clearly these playrooms are geared towards the parents’ tastes, but I have to say I would do the same to my own children. Tough luck, Cinderella.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Friday, May 29, 2009
REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-HUD: Tax Credit Can Be Used on Closing Costs
Interesting. This definitely makes it easier for that first time home buyer to close on a home. No need to bring all that extra cash for those pesky closing costs. Still, is this just more of the same nonsense that got us into this mess? Time will tell. There are an alarming number of FHA loans delinquent right now, yet these are the loans lenders are pushing. On the other hand, we need buyers to buy, and any incentive to get them off the fence will help values come up more quickly.
REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-HUD: Tax Credit Can Be Used on Closing Costs
Monday, May 25, 2009
Larchmere Porchfest
Larchmere Porchfest is a FREE event that will be held on June 20, 2009 in the Larchmere neighborhood of Cleveland. For one day, and one day only, porches will transform into stages featuring local musicians. Based on a similar event in Ithaca, New York, Larchmere Porchfest will highlight local talent, showcase exciting living options and create a fun and exciting atmosphere for socializing... and dancing!
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Ch-ch-ch-changes
I'm super pyched to announce that I have just joined The McKeon Group at Howard Hanna Real Estate Services! Mike & Eileen are in the top 3% of the company and I am extremely priveliged to have this opportunity to work with them! I will continue to work in the Heights, University Circle & City of Cleveland as before, but will not have a myriad of tools available to me like never before.
Color Selection Tools - Sherwin-Williams
I’ve wasted a lot of time playing with Sherwin-Williams’ Color Visualizer which allows you to paint homes inside and out. You can choose the style of home you’d like to play with and then apply colors to the home and all the trim. They have an impressive number of home styles from which to choose.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Welcome New Medical Residents!
At the same time of year in Cleveland, the buzzards come back to Hinkley, and the east side of Cleveland gets inundated with fresh faced medical residents just matched to the Clinic or UH looking for a place to rent or purchase in the area. Many are interested in a condo because of their time constraints, but others are so surprised at the housing options offered here, they opt for a single family home.
If you see these people out and about, be nice to them. Offer directions if they look lost. Offer to give them my contact information (kidding. ok, not really).
Most importantly, if you are a condo owner and thinking of putting it on the market, do it NOW. These kids are out and about looking to make a quick decision - your's might be the perfect 'match' for them!
If you see these people out and about, be nice to them. Offer directions if they look lost. Offer to give them my contact information (kidding. ok, not really).
Most importantly, if you are a condo owner and thinking of putting it on the market, do it NOW. These kids are out and about looking to make a quick decision - your's might be the perfect 'match' for them!
Saturday, February 28, 2009
REALTORS Strongly Oppose Mortgage Interest Reduction In New Federal Budget
From the Cleveland Area Board of Realtors (CABOR):
The Cleveland Area Board of Realtors® (CABOR) strongly opposes the proposed cut in the mortgage interest deduction in President Obama's budget that was sent to Congress yesterday.
The administration's budget plan proposes to limit the tax rate at which high-income taxpayers - those whose family income is $250,000 ($200,000 for singles) or more - could take itemized deductions. As proposed, that rate would only be 28%.
"If you are in the 35 percent income tax bracket and you have tax deductions of $10,000, you would be able only to deduct 28 percent of that -- $2,800, in essence a tax hike," said CABOR Chairwoman of the Board, Dianna Hosta-Stickney.
According to Ms. Hosta-Stickney, "such a limitation would impact homeowners and home values because the mortgage interest deduction is the single biggest itemized deduction for most families."
While the proposal applies to the top 2% of wage earners, home prices across the country would fall as home buyers discount the value of the deduction in their purchase offers, setting off a chain reaction that will affect prices on all homes, not just high-end homes.
"At a time when we are working to revitalize the housing market and ignite economic recovery, tinkering with the mortgage interest deduction is a poor decision," said Ms. Hosta-Stickney.
The Cleveland Area Board of Realtors® (CABOR) strongly opposes the proposed cut in the mortgage interest deduction in President Obama's budget that was sent to Congress yesterday.
The administration's budget plan proposes to limit the tax rate at which high-income taxpayers - those whose family income is $250,000 ($200,000 for singles) or more - could take itemized deductions. As proposed, that rate would only be 28%.
"If you are in the 35 percent income tax bracket and you have tax deductions of $10,000, you would be able only to deduct 28 percent of that -- $2,800, in essence a tax hike," said CABOR Chairwoman of the Board, Dianna Hosta-Stickney.
According to Ms. Hosta-Stickney, "such a limitation would impact homeowners and home values because the mortgage interest deduction is the single biggest itemized deduction for most families."
While the proposal applies to the top 2% of wage earners, home prices across the country would fall as home buyers discount the value of the deduction in their purchase offers, setting off a chain reaction that will affect prices on all homes, not just high-end homes.
"At a time when we are working to revitalize the housing market and ignite economic recovery, tinkering with the mortgage interest deduction is a poor decision," said Ms. Hosta-Stickney.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Just Listed in Lakewood
I just listed this really cute house in western Lakewood at 1550 Roycroft! It's a quiet street running south off Detroit. Great colors inside, wonderful hardwood floors and natural woodwork all over the place. New furnace, roof & H2O tank: Beat that!! Listed at $112,000.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Honey, We're Moving To Tremont
For sale directly next to the Clarence Court development. L.O.V.E. this house. Technically a resale, though I don't think the owner could have lived here 15 minutes. Listed at $329,900 and tax abated til 2022. Contact me for more information.
Courtesy of PURE.
Friday, January 2, 2009
Happy New Year!
As I posted last time, I have few fond (professional) memories of 2008, especially as things spun out of control towards the end. Still, I am bullish on 2009. As the real estate expert said on the Today show the other morning "The stars are aligned for first time buyers". Rates are low, the inventory is out there, houses are cheap, etc. Oh, and don't forget that tax credit. The only thing holding people back is any personal fear of losing a job, etc. I see investors also playing a big part in helping neighborhoods recover. Good, responsible rehabbers/landlords have the money and conscience to do quality work and look for quality tenants.
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