Thursday, December 17, 2020

Open Houses!

Open Houses for December 20, 2020

10595 Mount Royal Dr, Concord  
Open 11-3pm
$799,900 
5bd 5ba
Call 440-525-3331

656 E Main St, Madison 
Open 1-3pm
$199,999
4bd 3ba
Call 
440-637-3791

252 Park Rd, Painesville Twp   
Open 1-3pm
$115,000 NEW PRICE!
2bd 1ba
Call 440-537-6671

38791 Edward Walsh Dr, Willoughby 
Open 12-4pm
$409,900
3bd 2ba
Call 440-283-7557

28885 Chardon Rd, Willoughby Hills   
Open 12-2pm
$499,900 
3bd 3ba
Call 440-251-4139

11130 River Rd, Chardon  
BY APPT
$975,000
4bd 4ba
Call 440-296-5006

8320 Tewksbury Ln, Concord  
BY APPT
$1,100,000 
3bd 2ba
Call 440-296-5006

1608 Roselawn Rd, Mayfield Heights
BY APPT
$109,900 
Call 440-296-5006

2249 Larchmont, Wickliffe
BY APPT
$169,900 NEW PRICE!
3bd 2ba
Call 440-296-5006

V/L Margaret Walsh Ct, Willoughby  
BY APPT
$449,900 
4bd 3ba
Call 440-296-5006

38543 North Beachview, Willoughby 
BY APPT
$599,900
3bd 3ba
Call 440-296-5006

35800 Maplegrove Rd, Willoughby Hills  
BY APPT
$264,900
5bd 3ba
Call 440-296-5006

How to Prepare Your Home for the Winter Market

The winter can be a tough time to show your home at its best. Landscaping, outdoor seating areas and scenic views often lose their luster during the colder months, while interiors are more likely to feel dark and dreary. As the seasons begin to change, here are a few ways that you can address these challenges and ensure that your home maintains its appeal when you put it on the market this winter. 

Landscape Clean-Up
A lawn that’s full of dead leaves and other debris can be a major eyesore. That’s why it’s important to do a clean-up around the property at the end of autumn. This is a good opportunity to trim and prune plants, put away the patio furniture and replace old mulch to show that your grounds are well cared for. It might not be as breathtaking as a lush summer garden, but the outside of your home will still look much better after a clean-up. 

Keep It Cozy
You can add extra appeal by making the inside of your home feel warm and inviting. Cozy throws are great for decorating with once temperatures drop, and “winter-friendly” fabrics, like plaids and flannels, will always lend visual warmth. Seasonal aromas, such as cinnamon or pumpkin, can also contribute to the experience when prospective buyers are viewing your home. And, of course, make sure that your fireplaces are in working order so you can light a roaring fire to keep everyone toasty.

Look to the Lighting
When the sun starts setting earlier, lighting becomes all the more important. Try to capture as much natural light as possible during the day and make sure that your home is well lit in the evenings because it can easily be dark outside once a late afternoon showing ends. Installing a smart light system can be useful for setting your lights to automatically turn on at the right time each day.

Thursday, December 10, 2020

Open Houses and Price Reductions!

Open Houses for December 13, 2020

10595 Mount Royal Dr, Concord  
Open 12-2pm
$799,900 
5bd 5ba
Call 440-283-7557

2249 Larchmont, Wickliffe
Open 11:30-1pm
$174,900 
3bd 2ba
Call 440-813-5762

28885 Chardon Rd, Willoughby Hills   
Open 12-2pm
$499,900 
3bd 3ba
Call 216-820-8714

35800 Maplegrove Rd, Willoughby Hills  
Open 12-2pm
$264,900
5bd 3ba
Call 440-289-8213

5315 South Ridge Rd, Ashtabula  
BY APPT
$200,000
4bd 3ba
Call 440-296-5006

11130 River Rd, Chardon  
BY APPT
$975,000
4bd 4ba
Call 440-296-5006

8320 Tewksbury Ln, Concord  
BY APPT
$1,100,000 
3bd 2ba
Call 440-296-5006

12042 Greenwich Rd, Homerville   
BY APPT
$115,000
3bd 2ba
Call 440-296-5006

252 Park Rd, Painesville Twp   
BY APPT
$125,000
2bd 1ba
Call 440-296-5006

V/L Edward Walsh Dr, Willoughby  
BY APPT
$409,900
3bd 2ba
Call 440-296-5006

V/L Margaret Walsh Ct, Willoughby  
BY APPT
$449,900 
4bd 3ba
Call 440-296-5006

38543 North Beachview, Willoughby 
BY APPT
$599,900
3bd 3ba
Call 440-296-5006

Price Reductions

3375 E 93rd St, Cleveland 
$90,000 NEW PRICE!

1608 Roselawn Rd, Mayfield Heights 
$109,900 NEW PRICE!

Today's New Listing!

169 Larimar Dr, Willowick

Thursday, December 3, 2020

5 Outdoor Improvements That Can Increase Your Home's Value

With historically low interest rates in place for the foreseeable future and a continued shortage of available housing inventory, if you’ve been thinking about putting your home on the market, there may be no time like the present.

While your home’s value is largely determined by square footage, the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and comparable sales in your neighborhood, there are certain steps you can take to help nudge the selling price up a bit. And there’s no better place to start than outside in order to elevate that all important curb appeal. Here are five yard and garden improvements, recommended by Consumer Reports, that can boost your home’s resale value:

Improve your landscaping. A yard that’s overgrown with unruly hedges, crowded trees and rampant weeds and grasses can be an instant turn-off to would-be buyers. Take the time to spruce up your yard by trimming back shrubs and cutting off dying tree branches, paying particular attention to plantings that may be obstructing your ground-floor windows. Add some brightly colored flowers—or succulents if you’re in a drought-prone area—and a layer of dark-brown mulch, then keep the grass mowed and tidy, and you’ll have a landscape that attracts buyers and raises the listing price.

Plant a tree. Don’t underestimate the value of a healthy, mature tree on your property. Even newly planted sapling trees—when well-planted and neatly surrounded by mulch—can attract buyers.

Paint your front door. This simple strategy often has the best return on investment. For the cost of a can of good, semi-gloss paint, you can draw considerably more attention to your home and potentially increase its value. Choose a vibrant color or go with black, which is reported to add thousands of dollars to a home’s selling price! Then frame your new front door with bright annuals or elegant evergreens planted in attractive containers…and don’t forget a fresh, new welcome mat.

Add lighting. Nothing frames your home better than tasteful and strategically placed outdoor lighting… the term even garners more attention in listing descriptions! You can choose from simple solar lights to adorn pathways or garden beds, or have lights professionally installed to showcase your home’s facade or patio area. Great lighting will make your home stand apart and provide a sense of warmth and welcoming.

Update your outdoor living space. These days, as people spend more time at home, decks, patios and porches have become an important extension of our living space. That’s why it’s more important than ever to make sure your outdoor area is enhanced with comfortable, clean furniture, attractive accessories like outdoor rugs, and perhaps even special features like a pergola or firepit. Be sure to take staging into account and add an outdoor table setting, a few magazines and pretty potted plants.

These outdoor home improvements don’t have to cost a lot, but they could pay off in dividends. Talk to a real estate professional to find out which of these strategies might be most effective for the sale of your home.

Open Houses!

Open Houses for December 6, 2020

11130 River Rd, Chardon  
Open 11-1pm
$975,000
4bd 4ba
Call 216-376-2376

10595 Mount Royal Dr, Concord  
Open 11-1pm
$799,900 
5bd 5ba
Call 440-283-7557

3043 Princeton St, Madison
Open 11-1pm
$107,500 
3bd 2ba
Call 440-339-3626

252 Park Rd, Painesville Twp   
Open 11-1pm
$125,000
2bd 1ba
Call 440-537-6671

28885 Chardon Rd, Willoughby Hills   
Open 11-1pm
$499,900 
3bd 3ba
Call 216-820-8714

35800 Maplegrove Rd, Willoughby Hills  
Open 11-1pm
$264,900 NEW PRICE!
5bd 3ba
Call 440-289-8213

5315 South Ridge Rd, Ashtabula  
BY APPT
$200,000
4bd 3ba
Call 440-296-5006

12042 Greenwich Rd, Homerville   
BY APPT
$115,000
3bd 2ba
Call 440-296-5006

8320 Tewksbury Ln, Concord  
BY APPT
$1,100,000 
3bd 2ba
Call 440-296-5006

V/L Edward Walsh Dr, Willoughby  
BY APPT
$409,900
3bd 2ba
Call 440-296-5006

V/L Margaret Walsh Ct, Willoughby  
BY APPT
$449,900 
4bd 3ba
Call 440-296-5006

38543 North Beachview, Willoughby 
BY APPT
$599,900
3bd 3ba
Call 440-296-5006

Today's New Listings!

385 E 308th St, Willowick

352 E 328th St, Willowick

6807 Fireside Ct, Mentor

114 Rose Ct, Painesville Township

116 Rose Ct, Painesville Township

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...