Today's Greater Cleveland Real Estate Market is a Beauty Pageant and a Price War!

If you are interested in selling your home there are two things that you must do!

1) Make your home the Shining Star among the competition

Today's market has a lot of competition.  The average buyer looks at 10-20 houses before deciding which house to buy.  Don't you want yours to be the one that stands out!  In order to make yours shine from the competition you might have to take down old out dated wall paper.  You will also need to de-clutter.  

2) Price Your Home 2-5% below the competition

 Comparative shopping is not just for car buying any more.  Buyers are looking to get the best deal possible. If your home offers more features and is priced less then the competition you will get an offer.

These two steps are the bitter sweet truth to the Cleveland area housing market.  If you are thinking about selling, you must ask yourself: How Motivated are you?

If you are willing to do what it takes then your house will sell!

The Weiner Real Estate Group are market experts and we would love to get your home sold.  If you need our help please call Erin Snyder Oakley at 216-410-8221 or email info@NoPlaceLikeCleveland.com

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Ease into your new home with no interest payments for the first six months!

Sean Hadley Operations Manager at Heritage Mortgage Services, LLC has a great new program to get you into the house of your dreams! 

You can now more easily afford a new home with an exciting feature that can be used in conjunction with FHA and VA mortgage loans.  It's called the "Ease-In" feature, which allows up to a 6% seller contribution that can be applied to the interest portion of your first 6 monthly mortgage payments*.  It's an excellent way for you to have both greater flexibility and more control over you monthly cash flow when you need it the most!

• Available for 30-year fixed rate purchase transactions
• Seller contributions of up to 6% of the sales price for FHA
• Seller contribution of up to 4% of the sales price for VA

Interested in learning more call Sean Hadley at 216-378-4848.

*Borrower is required to pay monthly principal and all monthly escrow items (such as real estate taxes, hazard insurance, and , as applicable, flood insurance and/or mortgage insurance) during the period that the Seller pays Borrower's monthly mortgage interest payments.

Sean is the Weiner Real Estate Group's preferred mortgage partner. If you are interested in learning more about buying or selling your home, please call Erin Oakley at 216-410-8221, or email info@NoPlaceLikeCleveland.com

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861 Hardwood Court Mayfield Village OH 44040

• 5 Bedrooms with 4 Full and 1 Half Baths!
• The Great Room is Highlighted with A Beautiful Stone Fireplace and Large Wet-Bar Great For Entertaining!
• Florida Sun Room with Hot Tub and Beautiful Views!
• Spectacular Yard with In-Ground Pool and Gazebo!
• MLS # 2509392
• $700,000

For those who long for luxury... stately 5 bedroom and 4 1/2 bath classic Tudor with little touches you'll love! Picture perfect condition, with gorgeous in-ground pool, 3 car garage, and spectacular views!

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The Ultimate in Luxury!

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If you are getting ready to start your home search it is a good idea to interview the agent you choose to help you with the buying process.  Here are 10 things you should ask a real estate agent before you sign up with them.

1.  Are you a full-time professional REALTOR??  

2.  What geographic areas do you specialize in?

3. Do you have a website? What information can I find there?

4. How will you keep me informed during my home search and throughout the transaction?

5. Do you have a staff or a team? If so, what roles with they play in my transaction?

6. Will you show me properties form other companies listings?

7. Will you represent me exclusively, or will you also represent the seller? 

8. How will you get paid? How are your fees structured?

9. What distinguishes you from other real estate agents? What is your negotiating style?

10.  May I contact some of your recent clients for references?

The Weiner Real Estate Group is prepared to answer all of these questions for you!  We are full time real estate professionals that specialize in the east side of Cleveland residential real estate.  If you are getting ready to look for your dream home please contact Erin Snyder Oakley at 216-410-8221 or by email at info@NoPlaceLikeCleveland.com

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January brings arctic blasts, here are 5 ways to stay warm in Cleveland this week!

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1.  Winterize your Home:  Heat escapes mostly through windows and doors.  Make sure you seal all cracks with weather striping or plastic to keep heat inside.Check the insulation in your attic. If you can see the wooden beams, you likely need more insulation. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that about 80 million American homes are inadequately insulated. Proper insulation can save you up to 20 percent on energy bills, according to the DOE.

2.  Make Sure you Bring Your Pets Inside:  If you can't stand to be outside, neither can they!  Please bring all your animals inside to keep them warm.

3.  Snuggle:  Add more blankets to beds and even a nice throw blanket to the couch for a little extra snuggling.  And while you are at it pour yourself some hot chocolate!

4.  Make Sure you Have Warm Supplies in your Car:  If you are headed out on a longer trip make sure you add a blanket and maybe a tool box to your car.  Kitty litter is also a great thing to keep in the car for traction. 

5.  Keep the heat on to avoid pipes from Freezing: Make sure you have turned off all outside water lines, and make sure you keep heat on in houses that are vacant to avoid pipes freezing.

Any more suggestions on keeping warm, add them here. 

For more information on buying or selling a home in the Greater Cleveland Area please contact the Weiner Real Estate Group at 216-410-8221 or by email at Info@Noplacelikecleveland.com

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2907 Alvord Place Pepper Pike OH 44124

• 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full and 1 Half Baths!
• New Roof Completed in Dec. 2008!
• Orange Schools!
• Freshly Painted!
• MLS # 2507186
• $339,000

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The Blue Ribbon Special!

Delightful split level home located on pricate cul-de-sac street.  Glistening with fresh paint, new carpeting, refinished hardwood floors and a new roof, it offeres the finiest in family living! Finished rec room, 1st floor utility/mud room.  Great Value!

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For more information on this hoe for sale in Pepper Pike OH, please contact Erin Snyder Oakley at the Weiner Real Estate Group at 216-410-8221 or info@NoPlaceLikeCleveland.com

This is a great video for Sellers thanks to Lani- agent genius. 

 Home sellers please watch this video for ten ways to get your house ready for sale!

To get your home ready for sale please contact Erin Oakley at The Weiner Real Estate Group at 216-410-8221 or by email at info@NoPlaceLikeCleveland.com

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Total sales units in 2008 are higher than total sales units in 2007.    

The Weiner Real Estate Group sells homes all over Cleveland's east side but we mainly target the cities of Shaker Heights, Pepper Pike, Orange, Moreland Hills, Solon, Cleveland Heights and Chagrin Falls.   So these numbers include just these cities.

In 2008 there were 1582 total closed sales in Shaker Heights, Pepper Pike, Orange, Moreland Hills, Beachwood, Cleveland Heights, Solon and Chagrin Falls. 

The average list price in 2008 was $233,218. The average sale price in 2008 was $216,787.  Sellers in 2008 received an average of 93% of their listing price. 

Total sales in 2007 in these cities were 1561 total units.  That is actually 21 houses less than the amount of sales units in 2008. So despite what you are hearing houses are still selling!  The average sale price in 2007 was $270,059.  2008 might have sold more houses but the prices are way down.    

What this means for you? 

Well, currently there are 1159 active listings in Shaker Heights, Beachwood, Cleveland Heights, Pepper Pike, Orange, Moreland Hills, Solon, and Chagrin Falls. Prices are down and inventory is up. Houses are still selling.  So it's time to get into the game and find your dream home. 

To find out how you can buy a home in the Greater Cleveland area please call Erin Oakley at 216-410-8221 or email info@NoPlaceLikeCleveland.com

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