Coincidence? Interesting event? Small world?
On Friday, my daughter was with a friend at Waterworks Park by the Cuyahoga River in Cuyahoga Falls.
A woman and her husband who had used their GPS tool were looking for the Towpath Trail in Akron, and it had led them to this spot along the Cuyahoga River. It was definitely not on the Towpath Trail, which runs along the Ohio Erie Canal.
They were at point A, and needed to be at point B. Thanks GPS! Who said computers are always right?
For some reason, they decided to talk to my daughter to see if she could help out. When they mentioned the Towpath Trail, her eyes lit up. I had just been telling her about my new group of homes at Hickory along the historic Towpath Trail, living in the Metro Park, and how people could bike to Peninsula and ride the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad back for $2.
"I know my mom knows about this place, she was telling me all about it,"said my daughter. "I'll let you talk to her!"
I was out for lunch with my husband, but in my car, I keep a copy of the Towpath Map and the Cuyahoga Valley from the Metro Parks! I was able to give her clear directions on how to get to the trailhead, the numbers for the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, and the Metro Park. I explained where they could park, and where they would be able to catch the train back for the $2 return trip with their bikes.
I completely beat their GPS system!
However, the icing on the cake was when she told me that they were from Beaver Falls, PA, very close to Beaver, PA. Many people don't know that Akron has a Beaver, PA connection...the treaty that formed the beginning boundary of what we know as Akron was created at the fort right where Beaver, PA stands today.
Who knows why their GPS sent them to Waterworks in Cuyahoga Falls, along the Cuyahoga River...
Who knows why my daughter was there on that day, chilling with a buddy...
And, who knows, maybe one day they will tell someone about this really great agent who helped them get around in Akron, doing a better job that their GPS that day...
Maybe it was just a funny thing that happened on the way to the Towpath Trail in Akron...or was that all it was?
For those of you who just can't wait till the end of the quarter and because I wanted to know too...Here is the market report for Hudson, Ohio for April & May 2009.
Type of market: BUYER'S
Your selection is incredible! We have over 13.5 months' supply of properties at the current rate of sales.
There are 231 available properties right now in Hudson OH.
Average price is $372,983, lowest is $109,900 and highest is $1,750,000.
Average days on the market: 154. Average list price per square foot: $133. Average square feet: 2775.
Average price reduction since original list: 3% Active Listings, 12% Contingent Listings. Translation: Prices are very good!
27 properties went into escrow in April and May 2009 in Hudson OH.
Average list price is $313,120, lowest is $79,900 and highest is $519,900.
Average days on the market: 122. Average list price per square foot: $114. Average square feet: 2651.
32 homes have been sold in Hudson OH in April and May of 2009.
Sellers received 94.56% of asking price, but only 92.5% of original list price.
Average list price was $290,710. Lowest was $112,000 and highest was $450,000.
Average days on the market: 163. Average square feet: 2,528. Median price was $249,250
Sales for the last six months in Hudson OH:
78 homes were sold. Average Days on Market: 174. Average sq. ft. was 2,686.
Sellers received 92.92% of asking price, but only 87.5% of original listing price. Did I not say prices are very good?
Average sales price was $296,906, low was $87,500 and high was $750,000.
Median price was $257,000. Average price per square foot was $108.40.
All figures are from NEOHREX.
Dawn Maloney, REALTOR®, ABR, CDRS Elite, with RE/MAX Commitment.
Serving Hudson and Northeast Ohio since 2003, Call 330-990-4236.
Your Referrals Are Treated With Skilled Care & Appreciation!
What would happen if the 1st Time Homebuyer Tax Credit was for $15,000 instead of $8,000?
What would happen if the credit was available to EVERYONE, not just first time buyers?
What if it were retroactive to Jan. 1, 2009????
It looks like we are about to find out:Wall Street Journal reports here...
Will it loosen up the really good inventory because homeowners could move up?
What would happen to prices?
Will it bring out more buyers?
Or will it all still stall due to JOBS?
What do you think? It looks as if this time, the $15,000 Homebuyer Credit will succeed. It has bi-partisan support. Tell your representatives in Washington how you feel about it right away. This may be in effect in the next 60 days.
I'm for it!
"If You Want Beautiful Birds Clients, Offer What They Like"
If you look outside at my house, you will see robins, cardinals, sparrows, blue jays and occasional crows. Nothing too exciting in birdville in Ohio. Average looking birds, plentiful, nothing to write home about.
However, when we put out feeders with certain types of seed, we began to see brilliantly colored finches - yellow finches, house finches, purple finches. Regularly.
If we put out a jar lid of grape jelly, Baltimore Orioles magically appear. Regularly.
If we fill a container with sugar solution, brilliant green and red hummingbirds arrive. Regularly.
What's my point? Those birds were there, but we didn't see them because we didn't offer what they like and need.
If it seems that there is nothing exciting happening in your business...lots of people all around, but nobody interested in buying or selling...not too much in the way of results or thrilling possibilities...maybe it is because you are not offering them the tasty nourishment they eagerly seek.
Trust me. They are there. You just haven't offered them what they want, the way they want it.
Just as the elusive colorful birds and songbirds were nearby... We didn't see them until we started offering food they liked. No chasing. No begging. They came to us.
Once you offer potential clients what they like and what they need - a targeted diet, if you will - you will see wonderful clients magically appear. Regularly.
And that part of your business will get easier, because you aren't chasing them. They are gladly coming to you.
Next: Identifying your ideal client lets you know what to offer them!
Dawn Maloney, REALTOR®, ABR, CDRS Elite, with RE/MAX Commitment.
Serving Hudson and Northeast Ohio since 2003, Call 330-990-4236.
Your Referrals Are Treated With Skilled Care & Appreciation!
$5,000 Summit County Welcome Home Program is here!
Would you like additional funds to make your dream of owning a home a reality?
Here you are!!
The Welcome Home Program officially opened May 1st and allows for a $5,000 grant to be used towards down payment and/or closing costs.
The program funds are available on a first come first serve basis and Valley Savings Bank anticipates funds to be available for applications taken in May and June.
A minimum of four weeks is needed for approval so contracts should be 30-45 days.
Here are the program guidelines:
VALLEY SAVINGS BANK WELCOME HOME PROGRAM
*Adjusted Income Limits for Summit County
Thanks to Lori Fetter, Chicago Title, for the heads up!!
Dawn Maloney, REALTOR®, ABR, with RE/MAX Commitment.
Serving Hudson and Northeast Ohio since 2003, Call 330-990-4236.
www.DawnSold.com
Your Referrals Are Treated With Skilled Care & Appreciation!
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Feel free to e-mail me with any questions about the Hudson, Stow, Cuyahoga Falls, Silver Lake, Munroe Falls, Akron, or Summit County markets. I work these areas extensively.
Dawn Maloney is the leader in her field in social media and technology. Aware that over 80% of homebuyers and sellers use the internet, she fully utilizes today's Web 2.0 technology. Maloney holds the ABR and CDRS Elite designation and is a 2008 Recipient of the OAR President's Sales Club Award and the 2008 AABOR Sales Achievement Award.
REALTOR® since 2003
Accredited Buyer's Representative
Member NEOHREX MLS and CIMLS
Member NAR, OAR, AABOR
If the alphabet soup above really doesn't make sense, please don't feel left out - most people don't know what all that stuff is!
Just know that I do have years of experience, AND I care about what you want.
I'm here to make sure you can accomplish your real estate goals.
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M.J., Cuyahoga Falls
“I will gladly mention you to folks selling their house. I can give you high marks on marketing a property. Thanks for making it happen.”
R.M., Silver Lake
“Jesse & I just want to thank you for all you’ve done to help us buy our house. You were extremely helpful, professional and patient with us…We felt so comfortable working with you. You very quickly earned our trust. If/when we decide to sell this house, we know who we will call. We will also recommend you to anyone looking to buy or sell.”
J. & K.S., Cuyahoga Falls
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“I have recommended you to all of our friends and neighbors. If we had know you and your skills last year, we would have had you sell the house (rather than FSBO) and we would be comfortably ensconced in Arizona by now!”
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