Thank goodness we are now passed the worst months for real estate in Cleveland.  The past 2 months have brought havoc to our statistics, which had been steadily improving by report.

Each price range reflected additional listings and reduced sales.  Sunshine and government incentives should reflect positively in our next reporting period.

44022     CHAGRIN FALLS      44023

6 MONTH INVENTORY REPORT FOR March 3, 2010

Price Range                  Active&Contingent     Pending& Sold        Current Inventory

$150,000 – $300,000         155                           84                                11 months

$300,001 – $500,000         131                            43                                 18 months

$500,001 +                            159                             23                                  41 months

    ….TOTALS……..              445                          150

Total Homes for Sale                 445

Average Sales/Month                 25

Months of Inventory                 17.8

If you are looking to purchase a home in the next few months, please give us a call.  We show all properties listed by any real estate broker and most for sale by owner homes.  If you find a home on any website, we can schedule a showing for you.  Our purchase analysis for buyers provides all the details you need to make a good financial decision.

For families and individuals involved in a relocation transfer, you’re timing is excellent.  The Greater Cleveland Community has so much to offer and is one of the most affordable major metropolitan areas in the country.  The school districts in Chagrin Falls, Bainbridge Township, Aurora, and surrounding areas are very highly rated. 

FindingClevelandHomes.com website contains information on mortgage rates, lenders, and local community groups.  Our services are designed for Cleveland Executive Relocation & the Cleveland Luxury Home Market and are provided to all of our clients.

Jim & Joan Norbuta, Realtor®
ACCREDITED BUYERS REPRESENTATIVE

RE/MAX TRADITIONS
RE/MAX RELOCATION
OUR PEOPLE MAKE A DIFFERENCE ONE MOVE AT A TIME ®

Serving the Greater Cleveland communities of Aurora, Auburn, Bainbridge Township, Chagrin Falls, Solon, Twinsburg, and all of the Chagrin Valley.  Call us for referrals to outstanding RE/MAX agents in other communities

In a bi-partisan vote, the Senate approved the extension of the First time Home Buyers Program and expanding the program to the move-up market.  The House is scheduled to act promptly…

Click here for entire article from RIS Media.  

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REALTORS® are licensed professionals and this is what we do everyday.  REALTORS® subscribe to a stringent code of ethics and standards.  Most people buy and sell only a few homes in a lifetime.  Even if you’ve done it before, laws and regulations change (and vary by state); that’s why having a professional REALTOR® on your side is critical.

Contact us if we can help you with your Greater Cleveland real estate search or to assist you in finding a buyers’ agent. 

Jim Norbuta, Realtor®
Accredited Buyers’ Representative (ABR)

website: http://www.jimandjoan.com

Most people start looking for homes on the internet.  According to the most recent studies, approximately 87% of all Home Buyers are beginning their search on Realtor.com, ReMax.com, or any one of the hundreds of websites available to you.

As you look through the listings and find homes that are of interest to you, what is the first step you make toward beginning your search?

Many of you call the listing agent for the first property you find of interest.  

THAT COULD BE THE BIGGEST MISTAKE THAT YOU WILL EVER MAKE IN  BUYING A HOME OR IN FINDING AN AGENT TO REPRESENT YOU!!!

Please be aware that under Ohio Real Estate law, if you contact the listing agent about their listing, they are working for the seller, not you.  What will that do for your negotiating power?

Here’s another important question: Is this random selection the best way to find a real estate professional to assist you?

WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU FIND YOUR BUYERS’ AGENT FIRST

For relocation:   contact your home town real estate agent and ask them to refer you to a BUYERS AGENT in your new city(they have the expertise to do the research for you). 

For local moves:  do the same due diligence in finding a BUYERS AGENT as you would in finding a listing agent

Contact agents by e-mail or phone and check out their website and blogs.

REALTORS® are licensed professionals and this is what they do everyday.  REALTORS® subscribe to a stringent code of ethics and standards.  Most people buy and sell only a few homes in a lifetime.  Even if you’ve done it before, laws and regulations change (and vary by state); that’s why having a professional REALTOR® on your side is critical.

Call us if we can help you with your home search or to assist you in finding a Buyers’ Agent. 

Jim Norbuta, Realtor®
Accredited Buyers’ Representative (ABR)

website: http://www.findingclevelandhomes.com

RE/MAX TRADITIONS
RE/MAX RELOCATION
OUR PEOPLE MAKE A DIFFERENCE ONE MOVE AT A TIME ®Serving the Greater Cleveland communites of Aurora, Auburn, Bainbridge Township, Chagrin Falls, Solon, Twinsburg, and all of the Chagrin Valley. Call us for referrals to outstanding RE/MAX agents in other communities.YourClevelandRealtors.com website contains information on mortgage rates, lenders, and local community groups. Our services are designed for Executive Relocation & Luxury Home Market and are provided to all of our clients