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Horses, Hunting, Happiness - all inclusive in one beautiful property in Mesopotamia, OH.

8510 St Rt 534, Middlefield, OH 44062 For Sale $290,000 For more photos and detailed information, please visit: www.MesopotamiaHorseProperty.com      Home    Full Details    Photo Tour    Print Brochure    Property Map    Area Schools    Schedule a Showing    Email Property Info    Mortgage Calculator    About Me    Contact Me    Census Information    Area Amenities    MLS search    Local-n-Global Main Info    Blog about Real Estate    Compare Communities Here This home and land is something to fall in love with. About 25 beautiful acres of rolling meadows, woods and fishing pond. 500 ft front. It's wonderfully accommodated for horse lovers, dog breeders and nature admirers. Driveway lined by the walnut trees leads you to the nice updated brick ranch style house. There are two barns. One is currently used as a shop. Two newer kennels with fenced-in exercise area were recently built. Invisible fence has been installed to cover total of about 5 acres of property. There is a nice loft in this barn. Another barn is used as a stable with five stalls - may be six. There is a newer overhead door with door opener, water line, newer concrete floor. Split rail fence goes along two pastures, two nice size paddocks. There is an outdoor 140' x 80' arena. Over 5 acres of wonderful hard woods are on the back of the property - wildlife paradise! Apple trees, cherry trees, blackberry, raspberry bushes are in the woods. Nice fishing pond may be expanded to create a big natural looking lake. www.MesopotamiaHorseProperty.com Features Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4½ 4 Full 1 half Area: Mesopotamia, OH Style: Ranch Sq. Ft.: 1,936 Lot Size: 24.24 acres Year Built: 1984 Svetlana Stolyarova Broker Local-n-Global Realty Office: 440-247-5388 Mobile: 216-548-HOME(4663) Email: Realty@Local-n-Global.com Website: Local-n-Global.com 24 Hrs. Hotline: 877-770-5551     Powered by AgencyLogic

FHA Approved Pre-Foreclosure Sale Program helped make Short Sale in South Euclid a success story.

It feels good to complete a Short Sale and get sincere thanks from your selling clients.

We've just closed one  Short Sale in South Euclid OH. I mention the city only because it's the area where buyers better chose privately owned or bank owned sales over Short sales.

Short Sale is a stigma, and agent needs guts, persistency, excellent communication skills, and good preparation in order to make it happen. It's a stigma mostly because of too many uncertainties related to Short Sales. Fantasy of listing price is one of the biggest issues which makes most of the buyers unhappy with an idea of dealing with the Short Sales.

My selling clients and me were lucky this time because sellers were eligible for FHA approved pre-foreclosure sale program.

From the agent's point of view, there is one big advantage of working with this program: listing price gets approved by the seller's lender. When the sellers prepare and submit all the necessary documents to their bank, appraisal gets ordered, and whatever appraised value is, this price is recommended as the listing price.

If the offer is not produced during certain amount of time, seller's lender may allow a small price reduction, usually within 4 % of appraised value. If at this price there are no offers yet, another appraisal may be ordered, and sellers and their agent get another 30 days to procure an offer.

That's exactly what happened during this Short Sale in South Euclid. First appraisal came high, and there was no way to convince any buyer to make an offer, despite all our tremendous marketing efforts to sell the house in South Euclid.

After second appraisal and consequent price reduction offer was received, accepted and approved. Sellers got the ability to move on with their lives and were granted the waiver of deficiency. Buyers got great home at a very good price. Lender avoided hassles and losses of foreclosure. Win-win, and I'm glad that Pre-Foreclosure sale program was a big help in avoiding the worst.

Good news for the buyers is that if the sellers of Short Sale properties are eligible for this program, transaction may actually go smoothly and successfully, given that you deal with experienced and patient agents.

Prime Brecksville condo - 3,400 sq ft of living space for just $209,500 - OPEN SUNDAY 05/20 from 1 pm till 3 pm.

There is a hidden gem in desirable Brecksville - right across the street from the City Hall. It's Windward Hills condos. Nature and sophisticated life style go along in Windward Hills. Picturesque wooded hills create a perfect setting for contemporary style condominiums, each with the breathtaking view.

You have a chance to buy one of the most smartly designed, reasonably priced, large units in Windward Hills.

Condo will be Open this Sunday, 05/20/12 between 1 pm and 3 pm. Can't make it this time? Not a problem! Call Irina Belkofer 216-407-0761 and set up time for private showing.

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Svetlana Stolyarova Irina Belkofer Photo Gallery Description Exquisite property in desirable Brecksville. Unique opportunity to enjoy privacy and space which not every single home can provide, and convenience of condominium care free living. Full size end unit offers three levels of nicely appointed living space. Updated kitchen with all stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops and slate flooring is complimented by stunning 2-storied dining room with wet bar and sliding door to the deck. Beautiful Great room features fireplace and another sliding door to the deck. Million dollar view! First floor is perfectly designed for entertainment and enjoyment. Quality throughout. You will find dramatic master suite and guest suite with huge walk in closets and full bathrooms on the second floor. Spacious loft overlooks great room. It may be used as an office or sitting area. There is a Recreation room with stone gas fireplace, bar, workshop , full bath with whirlpool tub in walk-out basement. Abundance of storage. Excellent choice! Come and see yourself!!! Features Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3.5 Parking Spaces: 2 car Year Built: 1981 Attached on: 1 Side Garage Size: 484 School District: Brecksville-Broadview Square Footage: 2728 Agent Name: Irina Belkofer Broker: Local-n-Global Realty MLS #: 3298714 Location 6889 Woodwalk Dr Brecksville OH 44147 Created with vFlyer Marketing vFlyer Id: 140892004

Why Would You Be Waiting For Spring Time To Sell Your Beachwood OH Home?

It's not a secret that many home sellers in Greater Cleveland postpone listings of their homes till Spring time. Usually it is worth it because our winters may be not so pleasant, and it's harder to show the houses during snow days.

Selling homes in winter may be also challenging because there are usually  fewer home buyers on the Winter market than in Spring time.

Not this year. Working with home buyers, we run into situation when it's more buyers than matching homes. And I'm not talking about serial Deal seakers. I am talking about the first time home buyers or moving up buyers who need a good place for their families to live.

Let's look at the popular Beachwood OH Real Estate market. Per NorthEastern Ohio Multiple Listing Services (NORMLS), there were 78 single family homes sold in 2011. As of 01/28/2012, only 29 houses in Beachwood are offered for sale. Most of these houses have been on the market for a while - we see even the one with 934 days on the market. Average DOM (Days On Market) is 204, Cumulative average DOM is 249 days.

Winter Buyers' activity is pretty high, that's why we have 18 houses which are currently under the contract - in contingent or pending status. BTW most of these homes found their buyers after long time on the market - average DOM of over 230 days. That's a good news.

Bad news is that there are not enough homes for the active and ready buyers. Let's look at the market data. In 2011 therer were 31 homes sold in less than 60 days on the market. And 17 homes sold in less than 30 days!

Dear owners of Beachwood OH homes!

If you need to sell this year, if your house is in a good marketable condition, if you know that you need to move, please don't hesitate to call us and put your home on the market. 877-70-5551 x 801 is the right number to call. It's 24/7 Hotline, and we'll be happy to answer your questions about the pricing, marketability, staging and marketing for the best possible sale of your home.

Why would you wait till Spring when competition will be more harsh? Buyers are on the market. They may be waiting for your home.

Call 877-770-5551 x 801 now.

Twinsburg Real Estate.

What's Your Abram's Farm and  Firelands Neighbor's House Selling for?

Twinsburg Real Estate market is one of the most active and healthy ones in Greater Cleveland. Latest additions to Ethan's Green located South of Post Rd. present Firelands, Meadows of Ethan's Green and Abram's Farm subdivisions. It's a very popular and desirable destination for many young families, mostly professionals. Since new University Hospitals, Cleveland Clinic and Rainbow Hospitals locations have been opened nearby, many health professionals started settling in these developments, too.

Let's look at the number and quality of sales in 2011. It was 25 homes sold in last year for the respectable prices between $217,000.00 for the 1,990 sq. ft. house at 3055 Appleby Ln. to $378,000.00 for the 3,944 sq. ft. home at 9277 Sasha Ct.

Currently we have just six houses offered for sale in this part of Twinsburg:

9803 Burton Dr offered for $217,900

9379 Sasha Ct - $269,900

2987 Zenas Ct - $295,000

9791 Firelands Dr - $339,000

3221 Evans Way - $345,000

9298 Jason Dr - $459,900.

One property is under the contract. Looks like we have a lack of inventory in this beautiful Twinsburg neighborhood!

If you need to sell your Twinsburg home, please don't hesitate to contact Svetlana at 877-770-5551 x 801. Confidential and free Maximum home value audit will help you assess your selling needs, strength and areas of improvement. Call today!

Solon Real Estate. Signature of Solon listings and sales.

What's Your neighbor's House in Signature of Solon selling for?

If you are fortunate to live in the Signatures of Solon, both Signature I and Signature II, you may be wondering how the market was doing in 2011, and what to expect in 2012.

Let's take a look at 2011 sales and active listings in Signature of Solon I and Signature of Solon II, just similar to what we did in our posts dedicated to the Chagring Highlands  and Thornbury Real Estate markets.

Signature of Solon is a prominent development built and developed in 2000s. It features Country Club, golf course, Club House, distinctive homes, pride of the best builders of Greater Cleveland. It's one of the most upscale and prestigious places to live.

Signature of Solon was hit by financial meltdown, some homes went to foreclosure, even before being ever occupied. However, it did not really lowered attractiveness and desirability of this beautiful development.

It was 16 houses sold in both Signatures of Solon in 2011. One house is currently under the contract. Houses sold at the average price of $662,393.00. Lowest price was $330,000.00, the most expensive sale closed at $825,000.00.

Seven houses at Signature of Solon I are offered for sale. Prices vary from$669,000 for 7598 Royal Portrush Dr. and $1,294,000 for 7395 Vahalla Dr. Great inventory of outstanding properties!

Signature of SolonII also offers beautiful homes, priced from $464,900 for 7239  Annadale Dr, and $1,299,000 for 36950  Broadstone Dr:

If you want to preview or get more information on one of these wonderful homes, please don't hesitate to call Svetlana anytime at 877-770-5551 x 801.

For Solon homeowners, confidential price and condition assessment of your house and for discussing a marketing plan for selling your Solon home timely and for a top dollar is still available. Just call 877-770-5551 x 801 or simply go to www.Local-n-Global.com and order your home evaluation on-line.

Solon Real Estate. Thornbury.

What's your neighbor's House Selling For?

Let's continue our review of Solon Real Estate market, which we started from analyzing sales in Chagrin Highlands of Solon.

Solon is a wonderful destination for families with kids, young professionals and for everyone who value  a convenience and good accessibility of this well developed city. Excellent school system, shopping, restaurants, South Chagrin Reservation Metro Park, movie theater, health facilities, extraordinary Recreation Center - what else should I mention to confirm that Solon well deserved its high ranking among Cleveland suburbs and among the best American places to live?

Thornbury is one of the most desirable developments located on the Eastern border of Solon.

It was built in 2000s and it's comprised of 250 single family and cluster homes. Economically, Thornbury is one of the healthiest developments in whole Greater Cleveland. Back in 2009 I wrote in this blog about Foreclosure and Short Sales opportunities in Thornbury. Where are those days?

Two years after we experience a strong, healthy market in Thornbury of Solon. Only one of sales in 2011 was bank owned.

We currently have 4 active listings, in Thornbury, one under the contract, and it was 12  houses sold in 2011. Sounds like a lack of inventory!

December sales activity was high in Thornbury, too. Four houses sold in December, 2011:

38105 McDowell Dr - sold 12/01/11 for $585,000

38125 Kerrington Way - sold 12/06/11 for $423,000

39700 Patterson Ln - sold 12/28/2011 for $575,000

38710 Flanders Dr - sold 12/30/2011 for $490,000.

Good time to start preparing your house for sale!

Call Svetlana 877-770-5551 x801 to arrange for a confidential price and condition assessment of your house and for discussing a marketing plan for selling your house in Thornbury timely and for a top dollar.