Thursday, June 28, 2018

Open Houses!

Open Houses for July 1, 2018

8477 Williams Rd, Chardon
Open 3-5pm
$344,900 
3bd 4ba

6750 Bayside, Madison 
Open 1-3pm
$169,900
3bd 3ba

1248 Erieview, Madison
Open 12-2pm
$149,900 
3bd 2ba

9475 Johnnycake Ridge Rd, Mentor 
Open 1-5pm
$379,900
3bd 2ba

53 Jefferson, Painesville 
Open 2:30-4:30pm
$110,000
3bd 2ba

484 Riverside, Painesville Twp  
Open 1-3pm
$152,900
3bd 2ba

601 Sandtrap Circle, Painesville 
Open 12-2pm
$111,900
3bd 2ba

2150 Kimberly Ct, Wickliffe 
Open 2-4pm
$384,000
4bd 4ba

Today's New Listings!

680 Woodrow Ave, Wickliffe

768 Rivers Edge Ln, Painesville

929 Pebble Beach Cv, Painesville

1731 Poplar Ln, Painesville

4640 White Angel Dr, Perry

Monday, June 25, 2018

Have You Outgrown Your Current Home? Here Are Five Easy Ways To Tell If It Is Time to Upgrade!

Your home is your castle, your own piece of the American dream. But lately your little corner of the world has been feeling cramped and you find yourself eyeing a larger home. Is it time to pull up the stakes and move on from your starter home?

Growing Family
If you have added to your family in recent years, you may have more people than bedrooms. A two bedroom home may have been a great idea when it was just you and your spouse but with two kids, you are out of space.

Overflowing With Stuff
When every closet is packed so tightly with shoes and coats you risk an avalanche every time you open the door, your home just does not have the space to keep all your things. You may have even had to move some things off-site, spending money to rent storage space to hold onto keepsakes.

No Rest For The Weary
You would love to spend an afternoon soaking in the tub but before the warmth of the water can take you away, there is a banging on the door of the only bathroom in the house and a chorus of “hurry up!” Or the rec room you dreamed of is only a dream. Those visions of a big screen television were shattered by the realization you needed somewhere for the kids to play.

No Room For Extras
When you first moved in, the two-car garage doubled as a work shop. Now, the equipment has been sent to storage to make room for the bigger vehicle and the kid’s toys. Or you would love to host your friends visiting from out of state but there is hardly room for their luggage, much less them.

Changes In Career
You may have opted for a starter home when you first entered the market because you had a smaller income. Now, thanks to changes in careers or promotions at work, you can afford a home with greater square footage and room for your growing family that will provide the space you need for many years to come.

If you feel you have outgrown your space, contact a trusted real estate agent to find that perfect new home for you!

Today's New Listings!

37205 Lakeshore Blvd, Eastlake

10074 Gardenside Dr, Waite Hill

7820 Ravenna Rd, Concord

6040 Shore Dr, Madison

5211 Chadwick Rd, Madison

Thursday, June 21, 2018

Open Houses & Price Reductions!

Open Houses for June 24, 2018

7331 Highbluff Ct, Concord
Open 3-5pm
$455,000 
4bd 5ba

10925 Quail Hollow Dr, Concord  
Open 1-4pm
$399,999
4bd 3ba

1248 Erieview, Madison
Open 12-2pm
$149,900 

5933 Keith Dr, Madison 
Open 12-2pm
$139,900
3bd 2ba

6917 Wilson Mills, Mayfield Village 
Open 12-2pm
$189,900
3bd 2ba

8528 Cornwall, Mentor 
Open 12-2pm
$219,900
3bd 3ba

7074 Farnham, Mentor 
Open 2:30-4:30pm
$187,500
3bd 2ba

9475 Johnnycake Ridge Rd, Mentor 
Open 1-3pm
$379,900
3bd 2ba

95 East South St, Painesville 
Open 1-3pm
$129,900
4bd 2ba

2150 Kimberly Ct, Wickliffe 
Open 12-2pm
$384,000
4bd 4ba

Price Reductions

1809 Karen Dr, Euclid 
$99,900 NEW PRICE!

18765 Auburn Glen Dr, Chagrin Falls 
$459,900 NEW PRICE!

Today's New Listings!

36175 Chardon Rd, Willoughby Hills

5692 Primavera Dr, Mentor

3901 Ava June Dr, Painesville Township

5001 S/L Ava June Dr, Painesville Township

7350 Far Hills Dr, Concord

4305 Casa Bella Dr, Perry

Monday, June 18, 2018

Location, Location, Location - Things to Consider When Deciding Where to Live

Deciding where to live should be a home buyer’s first task. Many buyers though describe the type of home they want to live in and are open to many areas. This usually results in another move within a few years because the homeowner realizes they should have considered their lifestyle and the things they like to do and made choosing a location the priority.

Commuting Nightmares
If your new home is quite a distance from work, family or hobbies you like to do, then you could spend a good amount of time in the car. This is time that could be spent enjoying your home and spending time with family and friends. Even though a buyer may not mind driving, when it adds up to several hours each week, it will begin to mentally and physically weigh on a person and cause unnecessary stress.

Healthy Lifestyle
Many buyers today are looking for communities that are easy accessible with walking/biking paths. Real estate companies have recognized this and offer Walkability ratings on their websites. Sitting for long periods of time indoors is not healthy. It is ideal to choose a community where you can get out and roam to the neighborhood coffee shop, the gym or a nearby park.

Future Appreciation
If there truly is more than one location that will offer you everything you need, then choose the location that has the best chance of increasing in value. Appreciation is a great determining factor when choosing where to live since it takes your future earnings into consideration. A real estate professional can help you determine areas that are expected to increase in value over the next several years.

At the end of the day, location should be the first consideration when deciding where to live since the home itself should not be the only deciding factor. The surrounding area plays a big part in a homeowner’s happiness and therefore should be given the attention it deserves. A buyer will be happier in the long run!

Today's New Listings!

9523 Larimar Dr, Willowick

8194 Munson Rd, Mentor

9475 Johnnycake Ridge Rd, Mentor

4500 Ava June Dr, Painesville Township

4200 Ava June Dr, Painesville Township

10281 Karaboo Trl, Concord

10071 Candlestick Ln, Concord

9910 Ashley Ln, Concord

Monday, June 11, 2018

How Can a Seller Make More Money?

You have decided to sell your home! There are quite a few things that you should consider if you want to sell your home for the highest price the current market can bear in the least amount of time.

Home Improvement Projects
Repairing and updating items in your home that are not working quite right or could benefit from looking more visually pleasing is worth the effort. One of the biggest bang for your buck is painting. A fresh coat of paint does wonders when listing a home and the cost is minimal compared to the return you will receive. Homes that feel well maintained sell for more money and in a quicker amount of time.

Correct Pricing
This is without a doubt the most important task when listing a home. The price can always compensate the condition, location or market so it needs to reflect these items accordingly. Many sellers feel they should start their pricing higher and they can always lower it later or someone can always write a lower offer. The most efficient way to sell your home is to price it correctly in the first place. Buyers are in the market looking at many homes so they know right away when a home is overpriced as soon as they enter the home. The home is usually below the standards of the other homes they are looking at so they are not even interested in writing an offer. If the home was priced correctly the right buyers would see it and they would write an offer.

Seller’s Role
You should try to accommodate all showing requests on your home. The buyer may not reschedule to look at your home and may even buy a house the same day they were supposed to view your home. Having your home on the market is not easy. It means having your home show ready at all times and having to leave your home often. The only way to sell your home for the most money in the least amount of time is to show it to as many potential buyers as possible.

Get Professional Help
Realtors are your best source for pricing your home correctly, marketing it to the masses, showing the property, negotiating on your behalf and facilitating an on-time closing. The commission paid is well worth all of the knowledge, experience and real estate tools. Realtors often bring in a higher sales price than a for sale by owner listing as well so it is worth talking with a Realtor.

As you can see, there are many things to consider when listing your home for sale. Taking these things into consideration up front can help you sell your home quicker and for more money!

Today's New Listings!

38119 North Brooks Dr, Willoughby

413 Greenfield Ln, Painesville

1814 Sansdan Ct, Painesville Township

11086 Quail Hollow Dr, Concord

13924 Radcliffe Rd, Leroy

Thursday, June 7, 2018

Open Houses & Price Reductions!

Open Houses for June 10, 2018

18765 Auburn Glen Dr, Chagrin Falls 
Open 12-2pm
$474,900 
4bd 5ba

685 Jefferson, Cleveland
Open 2:30-4:30pm
$250,000
3bd 2ba

7331 Highbluff Ct, Concord
Open 12-2pm
$469,900 
4bd 5ba

10925 Quail Hollow Dr, Concord  
Open 12-4pm
$399,999
4bd 3ba

6750 Bayside, Madison 
Open 12-2pm
$169,900
3bd 3ba

1415 Parkview, Madison 
Open 2:30-4:30pm
$97,500
3bd 2ba

7074 Farnham, Mentor 
Open 2:30-4:30pm
$195,000
3bd 2ba

28985 Sherbrook, Wickliffe 
Open 12-2pm
$169,900

8329 Bainbrook, Chagrin Falls 
Open 12-2pm
$599,900
5bd 5ba

Price Reductions

910 W 50th St, Ashtabula 
$64,900 NEW PRICE!

Today's New Listings!

32118 Dickerson Rd, Willowick

32 Boulder Ridge Pl, Painesville Township

8175 Orchard Rd, Painesville

11790 Jamie Dr, Concord

 

Monday, June 4, 2018

What is a Buyer’s Market and What are the Advantages?

Whether you are a new home buyer or seasoned investor, you may have heard the term “buyer’s market”. This term is used to refer to a real estate market in which there are more units for sale than buyers. Home buyers can see big advantages in this type of market! Higher Inventory A buyer’s market involves a higher supply of housing units in comparison to the number of buyers at a given time. As such, the buyer will have a larger variety of units to consider for purchase in such a market. More choices is always a positive. Lower Prices Since the real estate market abides by the same laws of demand as other markets, a higher level of supply compared to demand means that prices will drop. Therefore home buyers will see lower asking prices in this type of market and may be able to negotiate even lower sales prices. Favorable Terms Since sellers know buyers have many options, they are usually more willing to concede to buyer’s terms such as close times, paying some of the buyer’s closing costs and even leaving chattel such as appliances or furniture. Time to Decide Since there are less buyers competing for the same units, a buyer can take their time when considering available options. This may allow time for repeat visits as well as inspections, financing, etc. Real estate markets go in cycles so it will sometimes be a buyer’s market and other times it will be a seller’s market. When it is a buyer’s market, home buyers should understand that they have the upper hand in the market!

Today's New Listings!

9046 White Oak Rd, Willoughby

8251 Winthrop Ct, Mentor

7853 Debonaire Dr, Mentor

10154 Colton Ave, Mentor

10528 Nobhill Ln, Concord

Today's New Listings!

34645 Willow Creek Pl, Willoughby  - $399,000 1331 Bennett Rd, Madison - $329,900 7165 Hawthorne Dr, Mentor - $274,900 4423 Ashwood Ave...