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Lebanon Bob Evans Restaurant Closing!!

02-12-12

Liz and Bill Spear RE/MAX Elite Warren County Ohio: Cincinnati to Dayton

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Lebanon Bob Evans Restaurant Closing!!

How can it be?? The parking lot is always crowded??? With that location at SR123 and Stubbs Mills it's a perfect place! How can they possibly be closing? Don't take away my blueberry pancakes, those biscuits and sausage gravy and those Wildfire items and the pies?? SAY IT ISN'T SO!!!

Well, it is so, BUT it's only for a week! The area Bob Evans restaurants have been doing so well that they've decided to give them facelifts inside! New furniture, a new decor, but the same great food, you're just going to have to wait a bit, or head to one of the other area Bob Evans (like the one at the I-71 Kings Mill interchange or the one down on Mason Montgomery Road).

The Lebanon Bob Evans will close February 19th at 8 p.m. and reopen 7 a.m. on February 26th. So either get your fill of Bob Evans before they shut down, or prepare to do some road tripping!

Serving Warren County's residential real estate needs,
Liz and Bill aka BLiz

P.S. Need to buy or sell a Warren County area home? Just call The Liz Spear Team of RE/MAX Elite!

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Finally Some Snow for Cappy Callahan the Goldendoodle

02-12-12

Dee Nofziger

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Finally Some Snow for Cappy Callahan the Goldendoodle. Having brought Cappy Callahan the Goldendoodle home last May, he had yet to enjoy the fun of a NW Ohio snowstorm. Finally Mother Nature took pity on him and gave him his wish - a romp in the snow. As a real estate professional (R Squared Coach) I hear from agents all the time how the weather can interfere with their day. Appointments cancelled, cold toes in vacant properties (it's usually colder INSIDE a vacant property than OUTSIDE!), unshovelled drives and sidewalks, plus a variety of other headaches. It's nice to be able to dwell on the positive and be grateful for some white stuff for once. Take a look at Cappy having some fun ...

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2011 Solon Real Estate - The Year In Review

02-12-12

Dan and Amy Schuman- Cleveland OH Luxury Real Estate

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Solon Real Estate Market - Year In Review 2011

Solon Sold homes

The following is our 3rd annual year in review for Solon Ohio real estate. Here, we will provide a comparison between this past year and 2010, show you a specific breakdown based on different price bands, and offer commentary.

ALL HOMES

Year # of Homes Sold Ave. Sales Price Price/Sq. Foot Sales Price/List Price %

2011 227 $287,205 $101.32 94.24%

2010 202 $292, 547 $103.92 94.61%

NON BANK OWNED HOMES

Since there have been a large number of bank owned sales over the past few years, which can often skew the statistics, we have included figures below that exclude all bank owned homes.

2011 212 $291,708 $103.26 93.50%

2010 192 $293,265 $105.41 94.53%

LUXURY HOMES ( sales price over $500,000 )

2011 29 $626,888 $137.98 94.58%

2010 25 $645,830 $139.06 94.17%

2011 FIRST HALF VS. SECOND HALF OF THE YEAR

FIRST HALF 99 $282,575 $102.99 94.40%

SECOND HALF 113 $301,013 $104.37 94.11%

Here is a break down of all 2011 sales by specific price bands:

Source: NEOHREX

COMMENTARY

While the last few years have been challenging to say the least, this past year showed us some positive signs. Below is a list of 5 important things that the above statistics tell us:

1. More homes sold in 2011 vs. 2010 ( when the federal tax credit articifically inflated sales )

2. Average sales price relatively unchanged

3. The market IMPROVED during the second half of 2011

4. A well priced home can expect to receive approximately 94% of asking price

5. The $200,000 - $350,000 price range has the most buyers

So, what can we take away from all of this? Market stabalization has positively affected the entire local real estate market for both buyers and sellers.

BUYERS AND SELLERS BOTH FEEL BETTER

The numbers indicate more buyers and sellers coming together and overcoming the numerous challenges presented by the market. First time buyers are feeling a little more confident as are the local move-up buyers. Those looking to sell and buy a larger home are realizing that selling their existing home is now a realistic goal and no longer have as much fear. This is epsecially true for those selling a home in the $200,000-$350,000 price range.

Sellers have come to better understand that the major correction in the local real estate market has brought prices to where they were about 10 years ago. I'm certainly not indicating that sellers are happy about this, but they now have more realistic expectations regarding price.

CHALLENGES MOVING FORWARD

The improvement in the local real estate market is a very slow going process. While the market is certainly seeing more activity, it will still take some time for consumers to regain total confidence in real estate.

It will still be difficult bringing buyers and sellers together when it comes to price. Sellers often have unrealistic expecations and buyers simply refuse to overpay for a home. That being said, homes are still selling in all different price points.

The key thing for a seller is to be flexible and reasonable on price. As shown above, a home can on average expect to receive 94% of the listing price. There are a ton of buyers out there, many who really do want to buy so sellers must be wise when pricing their home.

Buyers need to be more realistic as well in terms of expecatations. The have been given a slight sense of entitlement by the media, who has consistently been telling of a huge buyers market. Yes, while most price points here still have quite a bit of inventory, the nice homes stand out and multiple bid situations are not uncommon. Buyers must understand that the pefect home does not exist, in any price point.

The increased second half of 2011 is a good sign moving forward. It indicates that people are feeling more secure financially to move forward with their purchase goals.

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About The Authors:

Dan and Amy Schuman live on the East side of Cleveland and specialize in Cleveland Luxury Homes, working with buyers relocating to Cleveland, and first-time buyers.

For Ohio and Solon Oh real estate and homes see Solon OH real estate

For a personal consultation or to speak directly to The Schuman Team, call 216-346-3235 or email.

LET'S CONNECT:

Solon Ohio HOme Value Report 2011 is the property of The Schuman Team and may not be duplicated or used without their written consent. ©February, 2012

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4757 Mesa Pl Liberty Township Ohio Home For Sale in Logsdons Ridge

02-12-12

Scott Baker Realtor Homes for Sale in Cincinnati, West Chester, Mason, OH area

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4757 Mesa Pl Liberty Township Ohio Home For Sale in Logsdons Ridge

The average selling price for those homes that have sold in Logsdons Ridge in the past 6 months is $222,000

4757 Mesa Pl Liberty Township Ohio

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Liberty Township, OH 45011
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Ballet Toybox by Cincinnati Ballet Offers a Great Ballet Introduction February 18 2012

02-12-12

Liz and Bill Spear RE/MAX Elite Warren County Ohio: Cincinnati to Dayton

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Ballet Toybox by Cincinnati Ballet Offers a Great Ballet Introduction February 18 2012

Ready to break the kiddies away from the video games, TV and internet and expose them to a little culture? You may not find a better opportunity than Cincinnati Ballet's Ballet Toybox this Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Aronoff Center for the Arts! We attended the premiere of The New Nutcracker back in December and it was a joy to watch with amazing talent from all over the world. And the sets, WOW!!!

Included in the Ballet Toybox is an excerpt from The New Nutcracker, and a host of other family friendly selections: Peter and the Wolf, Princess and the Pea, and The Steadfast Tin Soldier! Cost is $25 and the program lasts 50 minutes....just right to not lose the attention of the little ones!

So if you haven't been downtown to the Aronoff Center for the Arts, punch 650 Walnut Street Cincinnati OH 45202 into your GPS. It's VERY easy to get to from anywhere in the area.

Parking? 6000 spots within a two block radius, or if you're feeling like a splurge, valet parking available (of course parking ISN'T free, so add that to your budget for the evening!).

Check the map (courtesy of Downtown Cincinnati Inc.) for more details on parking locations. And of course, you may want to enjoy some Cincinnati dining before or after the performance, you'll find no shortage of area choices!

We hope you enjoy Ballet Toybox! To purchase tickets click Cincinnati Ballet's Ballet Toybox!

Serving Warren County's residential real estate needs,
Liz and Bill aka BLiz

P.S. Need to buy or sell a Warren County area home? We won't make you wear a tutu and stand on your tiptoes to get a great deal! Just call The Liz Spear Team of RE/MAX Elite!

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