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If you want minimize the time it takes to buy or sell a home [in this market] please suggest that buyers and sellers don't start their search ANYWHERE but with a REALTOR.
We know 90% of home buyers and sellers start their search on the Internet. We want desperately to compare the homes 'for sale' for our exciting purchase. Some may want to compare where they should price their home as they consider putting their home on the market. If you think the Internet is a "disinterested" third party, this couldn't be further from the truth. If you want only to have an internet site, call me so that I can give you one that will have the most updated information, 216-408-1513, it's my direct line and I'm always available. If you want to work with a Real Estate Professional and local area expert, hire a REALTOR.
The Internet has become completely flooded with irrelevant, (paid for) sponsored search results that may have nothing to do with what your interested in finding. Past, Present and Future real estate listings can be found on line. It's all mixed together today to capture the attention of buyers, sellers, realtors, brokers etc. and the giving of your e-mail address with some personal information is just NOT a good idea. Companies have paid to come up on your search first, second or third place, sometimes based on where you live, just to sidetrack and sell you something else in the end. It's a QUAGMIRE.
Beware that some search results may return sites with viruses, sponsored sales pitch links, infomercials, tracking cookies, buy me's, click me's, and you still haven't gotten an answer to or original questions. It can be overwhelming and a complete frustration. Real Estate can be simple, with a simple real estate professional. MESSAGE: HIRE A REALTOR!
Relevant real estate searches starts with live communication. It requires the "human factor" that the internet oftentimes just can't provide that.
When you are ready to save some valuable time and have a personal conversation with an area expert who's licensed and ready to help, feel free to call me direct.
I'm Cindy Mustafa, I'm a REALTOR and I will be happy to organize a search for any buyer or sellers. I'll be the advocate and commit myself completely, to your goals. I only ask that buyers and sellers are ready to make the same commitment. Otherwise, respectfully....call me second.
My direct phone number is: 216-408-1513.
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It is with great sadness that I read an artlcle this morning that a Greater Cleveland-Akron REALTOR, Andrew VonStein, was found dead in a vacant home he was selling yesterday.
My heart goes out to the VonStein family, as well everyone who knew Andrew.
The Portage County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death as a homicide.
Andrew VonStein was an accomplished, long-time REALTOR and was active on on many local boards, charities and his local association, including serving as president of many of these institutions.
Please review the NAR's REALTOR Safety page.
Jane Peters on ActiveRain recently wrote a post about MyMoby.com as an additional safety tool for smart phones. I am installing MyMoby.com on my phone as just one of many safety practices I implement.
Please pass this post along to all your colleagues.
9/24/10 Update: The Portage County Sheriff's Office has stated this death is a homicide and is pursuing a person of interest.
If this were not tragic enough, there was a strangulation and murder of another prominent real estate agent, Vivian Martin, in the Youngstown, Ohio area ealier this week. The home where the crime occurred was also set on fire. An arrest of two brothers in this Youngstown murder case occurred yesterday.
It appears the two crimes are not related.
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In the midst of a year-long battle to save their home of 18 years from foreclosure, the Baker family of Windham, Ohio made a pact: if they saved their home, they would plant a cherry blossom tree in the front yard. After Litton Loan Servicing first rejected a modification request and then a short sale offer from American Homeowner Preservation because it allowed the family to stay in their home with a five-year affordable lease and favorable option to repurchase, weeds were more likely to sprout instead of a cherry blossom. However, five days prior to the sheriff’s sale, Reuters’ financial blogger Felix Salmon publicized the Bakers’ plight, scolding Litton and their parent Goldman Sachs for opting to lose money by foreclosing and evicting the family rather than recovering more by approving AHP’s offer. As a result of the publicity, Litton postponed the sheriff’s sale, approved AHP’s offer and the short sale was completed last week. Now, the Bakers are selecting a cherry blossom.
The AHP short sale was a victory for both the Baker family and Litton:

Even more important than the financial benefits to all parties are the social ones. “This home is not perfect, but it is perfect for us” says Cammy Baker. “We tailored the house for our family and made it our home. Our children were home-schooled, they always had friends over, we always entertained – our children love everything about this house.” Families like the Bakers take pride in their homes and communities, in turn strengthening the social fabric of America's neighborhoods. With millions of families at risk of foreclosure, America is already seeing entire communities shredded. No matter how many renters and first-time homebuyers replace these families, the social fabric woven over decades cannot easily be restored.
What's more, the stress on families at risk of losing their home is traumatic. “You feel like your foundation is crumbling,” says Mrs. Baker. “It was gut-wrenching. In the end, we knew we still had each other, but we could not walk away until we did everything possible.” With the AHP sale completed, “The uncertainty is now gone. We can plan for our future here, the kids are planning to paint their rooms, and my husband is doing things around the home. The overwhelming stress is gone. We are all very happy and relieved.”
The Baker family is one of the few success stories to emerge from the housing crisis. There could be many more if Litton and other servicers would make wise decisions without requiring a public chastising. If so, America’s future may be filled with neighborhoods brimming with cherry blossoms instead of weeds.
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Hiram College Faculty Art Show |
Hiram College |
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Arts Alive! |
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Hiram College Faculty Art Show |
Hiram College |
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Hiram College Faculty Art Show |
Hiram College |
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Trystero New Music |
Hugh A. Glauser School of Music |
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Hiram College Faculty Art Show |
Hiram College |
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Aidan String Quartet |
Kent Free Library |
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Albert Tiu, piano |
Hugh A. Glauser School of Music |
| 2/16/2010 |
Arts Alive! |
Family & Community Services |
| 2/17/2010 |
Marc Cohn in Concert |
Western Reserve Folk Arts Association |
| 2/18/2010 |
Aidan String Quartet |
Hugh A. Glauser School of Music |
| 2/19/2010 |
The Verve Pipe in Concert |
Western Reserve Folk Arts Association |
| 2/20/2010 |
Hiram College: Tom Trenney |
Hiram College |
| 2/20/2010 |
Nexus String Quartet |
Hugh A. Glauser School of Music |
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Marla Berg, Soprano |
Hugh A. Glauser School of Music |
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February Networking Luncheon |
Streetsboro Chamber of Commerce |
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Read with Ruby |
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Captain Underpants |
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Lego Club |
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Introduction to Computers |
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Designing a Low Energy Home |
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TOPS OH 1523, Ravenna |
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Low cost shots in Ravenna |
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Give Kids A Smile Day |
Portage Community Health Center |
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Silica Sand Quarry ~ A Rebirth (featured event) |
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Hiram College Art Convocation |
Hiram College |
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Poetry Alive! |
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Book Discussion Group |
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Poetry Alive! |
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Kent Jaycees-Membership Mtg. |
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Balloon A-Fair General Meeting |
The Ravenna Balloon A-Fair |
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Mantua Center Garden Club |
Mantua Center Garden Club |
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Kiwanis Meeting |
Kent Kiwanis |
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Women Valentine's Day Brunch |
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Missions Convention |
Christian Life Center |
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youth spring soccer sign-ups |
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youth spring soccer sign-ups |
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youth spring soccer sign-ups |
Ravenna Parks and Recreation |
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youth spring soccer sign-ups |
Ravenna Parks and Recreation |
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t'ai chi classes begin |
Ravenna Parks and Recreation |
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t'ai chi classes begin |
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youth spring soccer sign-ups |
Ravenna Parks and Recreation |
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youth spring soccer sign-ups |
Ravenna Parks and Recreation |
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youth spring soccer sign-ups |
Ravenna Parks and Recreation |
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youth spring soccer sign-ups |
Ravenna Parks and Recreation |
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Mens, Coed & Over 35 Softball |
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Mens, Coed & Over 35 Softball |
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Soccer Goalkeeper Clinic |
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Safety Town sign-ups |
Ravenna Parks and Recreation |
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Shooting Stars Soccer sign-ups |
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youth spring soccer sign-ups |
Ravenna Parks and Recreation |
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youth spring soccer sign-ups |
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cheer prep camp signups |
Ravenna Parks and Recreation |
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cheer prep camp signups |
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youth spring soccer sign-ups |
Ravenna Parks and Recreation |
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youth spring soccer sign-ups |
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youth spring soccer sign-ups |
Ravenna Parks and Recreation |
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youth spring soccer sign-ups |
Ravenna Parks and Recreation |
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yoga classes begin |
Ravenna Parks and Recreation |
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yoga classes begin |
Ravenna Parks and Recreation |
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youth spring soccer sign-ups |
Ravenna Parks and Recreation |
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youth spring soccer sign-ups |
Ravenna Parks and Recreation |
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youth spring soccer deadline |
Ravenna Parks and Recreation |
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youth spring soccer deadline |
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CPR and AED class |
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CPR and AED class |
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Volunteer Orientation |
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Clothing Swap Intake Sesison |
Susan G Komen Breast Cancer 3-Day |
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Clothing Swap Intake Session |
Susan G Komen Breast Cancer 3-Day |
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Make Mine with Ice Ice Carving |
Standing Rock Cultural Arts (non profit art and ed |
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Partner Family Orientation |
Habitat for Humanity of Portage County |
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Clothing Swap Intake Session |
Susan G Komen Breast Cancer 3-Day |
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Food 4 All Pick Up Date |
Ravenna 1st Church of the Nazarene |
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Aurora, OH. Club Walden. Walden Farms.
If you live in Greater Cleveland or Akron area there is a pretty high chance that you've heard about either Walden golf, Club Walden, Walden Inn, Walden spa, or dining in the Walden barn.
There is something special about Walden of Aurora OH. Luxury without a pretension, elegant simplicity and humanity of thoughtful architectural design - that's all Walden.
I am happy to present to you one of the last opportunities to build a home of your dream in Walden Farms. If you are considering moving to elegant country club community of Walden, Aurora, please call me 216-548-4663 for a private tour. I will be happy to arrange for you a preview of Walden golf club, Walden Inn and spa, dining in Walden, and tour you around Walden Farms. You can also e-mail me about this tour at Realty@Local-n-Global.com.
This offer is unique:
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Svetlana Stolyarova
Local-n-Global Realty (440) 2475388 Realty@Local-n-Global.com http://www.Local-n-Global.com Listed by: Local-n-Global Realty |
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