IMPROVING CLEVELAND REAL ESTATE MARKET—WHAT EVERY HOME BUYER AND SELLER SHOULD KNOW (July 30 update)

Author: Jim Norbuta  //  Category: Buyers, Greater Cleveland, Real Estate, Relocation, Sellers

(The following is specific to one area of Greater Cleveland.  If you are a home buyer or home seller, and especially if relocation is the reason for your move, this detail is extremely important to you.  Please do not make financial decisions without knowing the facts about your community. If you are buying or selling a home, this same type of analysis will be done for your community/neighborhood. )

44022     CHAGRIN FALLS      44023

INVENTORY REPORT FOR July 30, 2009

Price Range                  Active&Contingent     Pending& Sold        Current Inventory

$150,000 – $300,000         185                              90              12 months/last month 15

$300,001 – $500,000        178                              65               16 months/last month 20

$500,001 +                      178                             34             31 months/last month 51

….TOTALS……..                     541                            189

Total Homes for Sale                 541

Average Sales/Month                 31.5

Months of Inventory                 17

This past month reflects tremendous improvement in the sale of homes in CHAGRIN FALLS.  The same is likely to be true for Solon, Twinsburg, Aurora, and Russell.  If you need to know this information for your specific area,  for developments like Laurel Springs, Barrington, and Canyon Lakes, give us a call.  The above numbers may be eye openers for many of you.  If you are currently selling your home, you may not be aware of these recent changes.  Most importantly, ALL BUYERS AND SELLERS should be aware of them for your street, neighborhood, and community.  The numbers can change dramatically by location, even within your local community.

If you are looking to purchase a home in the next few months, please give us a call.  We are in our show all properties listed by any real estate broker and most for sale by owner homes.  Most importantly, our purchase analysis for buyers includes the street, neighborhood, and the local community facts.

If your interest is in homes priced above $500,000, the above chart indicates an inventory of 31 months, a dramatic improvement of 48 months  just 30 days ago.  If you are ready to negotiate, there are still excellent values available in every price range.

For families and individuals involved in a relocation transfer, you’re timing is excellant.  The Greater Cleveland Community has so much to offer and is one of the most affordable major metropolitan areas in the country.

YouClevelandRealtor.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.

Jim & Joan Norbuta

Realtor
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Serving the 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.

Also, visit our post, Signs that the Market has Turned:  http://www.findingclevelandhomes.com/2009/07/14/signs-that-the-real-estate-market-has-turned%e2%80%a6/

Chagrin Falls Art Walk…Great Annual Event

Author: Jim Norbuta  //  Category: Chagrin Valley, Greater Cleveland, Ohio, RE/MAX, Relocation

Chagrin Falls, OH : Waterfall in Chagrin Falls

Celebrate Summer at the annual Chagrin Falls Art Walk
Thursday evening, July 9, from 4 to 9 pm
Friday, July 10, from 10 am to 5 pm
in our downtown business district

Chagrin Falls boutiques and galleries will host dozens of guest artists plus live music and entertainment, free raffle drawings, shopping, free refreshments and fun. Lolly the Trolley will be there on Thursday night to transport visitors about the Village and there will be free Horse and Carriage rides on Friday from 12:00 to 5:00 pm.

Scheduled Entertainment:

Thursday
Free Lolly the Trolley rides 5 to 9
John Tula (jazz) at 87 West Wine Bar
Steve Madewell (country/folk) at West End Bistro
Jim Snively (guitarist) at Stepnorth corner
Crusin’ Chagrin Car Show from 6 to 9 on N. Franklin St.
Emerald Frequency (Celtic/eclectic) in front of Geiger’s Ski & Sport Haus
Rock the House Entertainment – Aaron Lewis, DJ in the bandstand from 5 to 7
Jackson Rohm (country/rock & roll) for Chamber’s Concert in Triangle Park at 7
CandleLight Entertainment at KraftMaid Experience
Caricatures by Ron Hill ($5) at the Popcorn Shop
Dawn Bebout – children’s photographer at Offspring from 4 to 8 (fee)

Friday
Free Horse & Carriage Rides 12 to 5 at Township Hall
Sole Prerogative (rock) in Bandstand 1 to 5
Caricatures by Ron Hill ($5) at the Popcorn Shop
Howard & Jan Organ Grinders from 1 to 5 at Township Hall
Jim Snively (guitarist) in front of Geiger’s Ski & Sport Haus
Swifty the Clown at Offspring from 2 to 4
Silhouette & pastel artist at Imagery (fee)
Emerald Frequency (Celtic/eclectic) at Stepnorth corner
Dawn Bebout – children’s photographer at Offspring from 10 to 1 (fee)

Enter to win a free gift certificates and other prizes throughout the two day event at these participating merchants: Chentini Gallery, Chestnut Hill Home, Chuck’s Fine Wines, Deborah Nicholl Interiors and Company, Find Me, Fireside Book Shop, Geiger’s Ski & Sport Haus, Hedges Designs, Imagery Fine Arts, KraftMaid Experience, Lowe’s Audio / Video, Nola True, Offspring Boutique, Polly Brown, Chagrin Falls Popcorn Shop, Re/Max Traditions, Rugtime, Special Gifts, Stash Style, Step-In, The Gallery at Cuffs, The Hidden Closet, The Little Monogram Shop, three.home, Toni in Style, Village Herb Shop, Winds of Change Boutique and Yours Truly Restaurant.

Exhibiting artists will feature paintings, watercolors, oils, acrylics, folk art, pastels, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, handbag designs, outdoor sculpture, wood carving, illustrations, silhouettes, photography, etchings, cartoon art and more. Featured artists include: Lisa Hannaford, Nancy Marino, Gary Kusner, Shannon Vance, Joyce Teeft, Phil Masturzo, Maryann Wohlwend, Mar Kat Designs, Kristi Lavell, Jan Leach, Aaron Hresko, Linda Fogler, Ellen Schmidt, Barbara Benedict Jones, Kristen VanderPeet, Lauren Mazar, Ron Hill, David Kadas, Robert Sitzwohl, Elaine Kabert, Susan O’Conor, Ann Beringer, Natalya Romanovsky. Mary Ann Boysen, Mary Hobbs, Dale Harsh, Lisa Eastman, Michael Prunty, Michael Nekic, Roger McAndrews, Kim di Lalla, Carol Medhurst, Susan O’Connor, Scott Burr, Gary Lockwood and Laura Centini Westropp.

Jim & Joan Norbuta

Realtor

RE/MAX TRADITIONS

Serving the 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.

July 4th Holiday Weekend Plans, Chagrin Falls

Author: Jim Norbuta  //  Category: Chagrin Valley, Greater Cleveland, Ohio, Relocation

Whether you have lots of activities planned for the Holiday weekend, or just plan some quiet relaxation, here are a couple of things you might want to add to your plans:

 

FIREWORKS

JULY 4th CEREMONY

BAINBRIDGE TOWNSHIP INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
July 5, 2009 – 6:30 PM
Festivities begin at 6:30 P.M. with Food and Entertainment. Fireworks begin at Dusk. RIVER ROAD PARK

 

JULY 4th CEREMONY

07/04/09            9:30AM – 10:30AM                

Chagrin Valley Chamber of Commerce – Triangle Park

 

  • FAB 4th CAR SHOW AT THE FALLS
  • FAB 4th CAR SHOW AT THE FALLS

     

  • Triangle Park 12 noon – 3 p.m.
  • Look forward to seeing you this weekend.

     

    Jim & Joan Norbuta

    Realtor

    RE/MAX TRADITIONS

    Serving the 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.

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