Canton, OH

Can I do Real Estae when I get out of here?

Yesterday, I participated in Career day at Indian River, a prison for teenage boys. The ages ranged from 13 to 21. Most of them had never met a Realtor, or knew what careers were available in the field.

They were so young looking. Some were short and some were tall, but to get to this facility, you've been around the block a few times.

One guy said he knew how to build sheds and dog houses, so he knew a little about being a builder. He might be onto something. Another guy said he would be a good salesperson. He would make them buy a house based on his personality. I've met agents with a dominate personality like that.

One guy said isn't it like selling cars? It's all a scam anyway. So jaded already. NO, we have a code of ethics, we have standards, we have the Division of Real Estate.

We showed them pictures from the MLS of foreclosed properties and pictures of houses in different price points. They were astonished to know that they could buy a house for as low as $7,000. They all guessed the price was $20,000 to $50,000. When I asked why did you choose your price, they were quick to say well it will need windows, it's all boarded up, needs some steps, a porch, no grass. Of course they wouldn't know the values but they all liked the two story , 3 car garage with beautiful landscaping for $279,000.

It was good to engage the young men with choices they had never known of.

One young guy asked "Can I do real estate when I get out of here? The answer depends on the crime. The link below is to the Ohio division of Realtors about getting a waiver. What do you think?

http://www.com.ohio.gov/real/docs/real_conviction_waiver_information.pdf

What are the odds of this happening... Coffy will be on his way BACK to Jamaica! This time he will be taking a cruise ship leaving from Florida, and even get to stop over in Cozumel.

Perhaps its the luck of the Irish? I don't even know if Coffy is Irish, or even what he is for that matter. But he sure is lucky this week. A trip to Jamaica would ordinarily be considered a "Once in a lifetime trip" for most of us, but Coffy is going back next week! Not only is he going back to Jamaica, he will be going to Ocho Rios once again, a place from which he has just recently returned!

He will be gone for the week of March 22 - 28. Stay tuned for his latest pictures when he gets back.

If you are planning an out of the state vacation and would be willing to let Coffy go along, please let me know?

In the meantime, there is an expanded picture clue, follow the link below, guess where in Stark County the picture was taken, and win a certificate to a local restaurant:

http://activerain.com/blogsview/922881/Wheres-Coffy-11-Jim-Dvorovy-Canton-Oh-Real-Estate?

Thanks!

In 2009, the Pro Football Hall of Fame celebrates it's 46th year. Since opening in '63, the Museum has grown in size and with that came expansions for new galleries. This is a sports showplace. And if you have not been to it-plan a day to stop by! Even if you have visited years ago-come again! It ain't your grandfather's Football Shrine. This place is amazing. And Canton, Ohio is pleased and proud to have it here. Today, as the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame celebration has grown-it now takes over 4,200 volunteers to pull it off. I am proud to be one of those volunteers. It's planning time and our mid-summer event is taking shape. We have been working on the details since mid January.

Since those early years, the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce have joined together to host the yearly enshrinement and celebrate the induction of football players, coaches and contributors into the Hall of Fame. It's a festival and it's a party! Stark County comes alive with festiveness that attracts visitors from around the country and from the world. The various events span over 11 days and has more than a dozen unique events. We enjoy national coverage during those days. Canton, Ohio is in the spotlight and we shine. Canton and football is always a winning combination at all levels.

We hope you will join us for a one of a kind celebration! The Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival will entertain you with football, food( ribs-yum!), fireworks, fashion, celebrities,floats, music, hot air balloons and so much more.The Buffalo Bills and Tennessee Titans kick off the 2009 NFL preseason in the Hall of Fame Game on Sunday, August 9th. It is played in the Stadium adjacent to the Hall. The Pro Football Hall of Fame is located in Canton, Ohio, in the northwest corner of the city, just off Interstate Highway 77. On August 8th, the newest members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame - Bob Hayes, Randall McDaniel, Bruce Smith, Derrick Thomas, Ralph Wilson, Jr. Rod Woodson - take their rightful place in the Hall. Several days preceding these dates are when the other main events happen. Your invited.

Why Canton for the Hall of Fame Site?
The Pro Football Hall of Fame is located in Canton, Ohio, for three primary reasons; (1) the American Professional Football Association, later renamed the National Football League, was founded in Canton on September 17, 1920. (2) the Canton bulldogs were an early-day pro football power, even before the days of the NFL. They were also the first two-time champion of the NFL in 1922 and 1923. The great Jim Thorpe, the first big-name athlete to play pro football, played his first pro football with the Bulldogs, starting in 1915. (3) Canton citizens early in the 1960's launched a determined and well-organized campaign to earn the site designation for their city.

Living in Canton, Ohio has many benefits. And it is rich in history-not just football history. I call Canton my Home Sweet Home. I grew up here and remain. It has been a great place to raise my Daughter. She is in college now. I still own my first home and may just now be thinking about selling and down sizing. But I will remain in Canton. My next home or condo will be in the center of all I love, here in Canton.

If you are considering a move to Canton from across the country or just a move across town-Call me. I can help from beginning to end.

If you would like the full '09 Festival Events Calendar-I can email it to you! Just ask.

3/14/09 Pam Oster, Realtor DeHOFF REALTORS, N. Canton,Ohio www.officialstarkcountyhomes.com

If you have heard anything about the stimulus plan, you may have heard about the tax credit that is being offered to first time homebuyers.

In case you haven't heard, here is some information:

- Home Ownership Tax Credit - A non-refundable tax credit of up to $8,000 will be available for buyers who purchase a home this year-before December 1, 2009-and who have not bought a house in the previous 3 years. This tax credit amount is based on 10-percent of the home's purchase price, up to $8,000. To qualify, homeowners must keep their home for at least 3 years. There is more detailed information at: http://www.ChrissyMoock.com click on tax credit.

Contact Chrissy Moock 330-936-2519 for more information.

Have you ever pulled up in front of a house with a for sale sign and wondered what price it was, how many bedrooms it had, etc? Well, at Cutler Real Estate we now have a solution to provide you with instant property information right from your cell phone as you sit in front of the house.

The solution is Cutler Mobile MLS. The mobile MLS is very easy to use. Simply call 1-800-465-4556 and then enter the address or MLS # of the home you are interested in. You will be provided with an instant audio description of the home.

Contact me today to get registered to utilize this great tool! For questions or to register, please contact Chrissy Moock 330-936-2519 or by email to: chrissy@chrissymoock.com.