Bert Spangenthal - REMAX - Toledo Ohio - The Lohman Team

Today, I had the opportunity to visit an amazing new store located just outside of Perrysburg Ohio.

The Bass Pro Shop just opened this year. Even if you are not a fisherman or fisherlady this is a great store to visit. This store is not just for the person who likes to fish. There is clothing, footwear, boats, fishing equipment, hunting equipment, and even items for your home. Much to my amazement, items were reasonably priced.

My wife and I recently visited Alaska, and did a little kayaking. I was interested to see what they had in the store. The salesperson was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. The person even gave us a catalog for us to take home. You know I will be back.

Perrysburg is a very exciting community with lots to offer its residents. Recent Home Sales during the last 6 months in Perrysburg range from $30,000 to $700,000. Average days on the market was 142. If you are looking for a home, the current prices range is from $75,000 to $1,750,000. Oh I almost forgot, for those who have children in school, Perrysburg School Distict is one of the top school districts in the area.

Please feel to visit my web site at www.BertSellsToledoHomes for all your real estate needs. Your Resource for Toledo Homes and Toledo Condos. Bert Spangenthal 419-346-1458, The Lohman Team , RE/MAX Preferred Associates.

Oh by the way…………If you know of someone moving to the Toledo Area please do not hesitate to contact me. I am never to busy for your Referrals.

A common phrase I hear from my friends is are any homes selling. Well my friends the sky is not falling. Yes the market has changed. However, the media would have us believe that the only homes selling are Banked Owned Properties. Last night I was going out with friends, and I knew I would be asked the question.

So here is to all my friends, in Sylvania Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania School District. 321 Homes have sold or are in escrow during the past 6 months. The average price of the homes sold for this criteria is $198.776.00. For those who would like to know the highest price paid for a home during this period,

Get Ready Now..........................$1,250,000.00. Yes, Homes Are Selling.

Please feel to visit my web site at www.BertSellsToledoHomes for all your real estate needs. Your Resource for Toledo Homes and Toledo Condos. Bert Spangenthal 419-346-1458, The Lohman Team , RE/MAX Preferred Associates.

Oh by the way…………If you know of someone moving to the Toledo Area please do not hesitate to contact me. I am never to busy for your Referrals.

I can’t believe what I am about to say. I agree with Mayor Carty Finkbiner, Toledo Ohio. In the April 13^th, edition of the Toledo Free Press, Pg A3 of the Publisher’s Statement article, “Roll of the Dice”, Carty told the Free Press in July 2006 “I do not see gambling as the devil that some people do, nor do I see it as the panacea to our economic challenges”. “It’s common sense that if Michigan and Indiana and Pennsylvania have these options available, we probably could and should offer a venue here in Toledo. Sooner rather than later, we need to recognize that a modest gaming facility could be viewed as a common sense part of nightlife here”.

I’s been two years since Carty’s remarks. I hope he still remembers what he said about bringing a gaming facility to Toledo. Times have changed a lot in Toledo since his remarks, and I believe not a modest gaming facility but a GREAT gaming facility complex is what this town needs. The building that housed COSI is now vacant, and would be the perfect spot.

This gaming facility should also house an entertainment venue for concerts and shows.

We know that Toledo will support great shows if they come to Toledo. I was lucky enough to see The Lion King when it was in town. It was Sold out every night! Some concerns I noticed about attending this venue was the seating, acoustics, and parking.. How would I resolve these issues that I experience when I went to the Lion King? Stadium seating would allow a good view for everyone. A state of the art sound system would eliminate the acoustic problem, and now the big one... Parking. A friend of mine said “Downtown Toledo does not have a parking problem, People From Toledo have a problem with walking.” . If you think about it for a minute he is right. We are used to pulling right up to the places we go to shop, eat, etc. We have been spoiled and lazy. If you have been to any large city you know we are spoiled in Toledo. However, one way we may be able to solve the parking issue is to knock down the old Edison Steam plant which is right next to COSI and build a large parking facility.

Let’s support Casinos in Toledo. I am not a lawyer, but I would like to see a percentage of the Profits Go Directly to the Local School Districts. Guess who does not have a problem with financing their schools? Las Vegas. Maybe we can learn from them.

Wouldn’t it be great if a Casino District in Toledo Ohio had a direct impact on lowering our taxes. Lower taxes would be a great thing! Lower Real Estate Taxes would mean more people could afford to buy a home.

Feel free to visit my web site at www.BertSellsToledoHomes.com. to search for all the homes in the Toledo RealEstate , area. Your Resource for Toledo Homes and Toledo Condos . Bert Spangenthal 419-346-1458 RE/MAX Preferred Associates.

Oh by the way………….If you know of someone moving to the Toledo Area, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I am never to busy for your Referrals.

As I was sitting this morning having my coffee and reading the Sunday Morning Paper the rumbling of the trains' whistles were blowing like there was no tomorrow. The noise was constant between 8-9 AM. This is an occurrence that has happened quite often in my newly built villa. Buckeye Specialty Homes built this villa for me and my wife 2 years ago. Now if you are asking me if this is the first time I have heard the trains my answer is no. I did not think train noise would be a problem since the tracks are 4-5 miles away from my home. I guess I was wrong. I went to Springfield Township to voice my concern. They said oh you will get used to it. It's been over a year since I first went there and guess what? I am not getting used to it. When I ask neighbors. They say they hear it but what can they do?

Now, I understand that for safety reasons a train has to sound its horn. My questions are how many times and from how far away from a road crossing does the train engineer have the right to disturb my peace and quiet. Also, does the sound of the horn have to be so loud that it is heard over 4 miles away?

I feel like a lone wolf. I have contacted Sylvania Twp. Police, but they referred me to Springfield Township. It just not seem right. In my young college days there was power in numbers of individuals to make a change. It seems that these days we live in an era of "it is not my job". It would be great to get that old college feeling once again.

I know my blog will go unnoticed, but maybe I will be surprised. Looking forward to how we can make a difference, and maybe bring back a little peace and quiet.

Yesterday I received in the mail a letter from my electric utility company. First Energy is offering a Free Programmable Thermostat. The programmable thermostat is Select Carrier's ComfortChoice Thermostat. The company will install it also free of charge. The "green part" is that I will be able to save energy and money. The "big brother" part is that during peak electric periods the utility company will be able to adjust my thermostat by 4 degrees for a period of 4 hours.

I was able to google "First Energy Electric Company and Thermostat" and was able to get some additional information. For some reason I was unable to obtain a link for this blog. My apologies. The article stated that Carrier's ComfortChoice program has installed 65,000 units in the states of California, Colorado, Nevada, and New York.

Because of our High Utility Costs in Toledo Ohio I did sign up for the program. Has anyone had any experiences with this program?

Looking forward to being Your REMAX, Toledo Ohio, Realtor. Feel free to visit my web site at www.BertSellsToledoHomes.com. to search for all the homes in the Toledo Real Estate, area. Bert Spangenthal 419-346-1458 RE/MAX Preferred Associates.

Oh by the way………….If you know of someone moving to the Toledo Area, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I am never to busy for your Referrals.