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Teaching allowed me to hone my listening skills. When you are my client, I will find you a home that meets your needs, not mine! When you are my client, we will work as a team to sell your home, featuring the uniqueness of your home as I communicate to other brokers, agents and potential buyers why they should choose your home over the other ones on the market.
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Carole Cohen, Realtor® answered:
I applaud your entreprenuerial spirit, Joe. I also agree with Shaunna, it's very hard to predict. Obviously, ten years down the road is more optimal than five, if you are looking for more assurance about appreciation. The key will be the price at which you purchase it. Do you have the ability or wherewithall (cash) to fix a place up? South Hills is one of the areas in Cleveland that experienced higher sales prices over the past five years and is, in my opinion, one of Cleveland's hidden treasures as far as neighborhoods go.
I just checked the computer listings; there is a home on Gino listed for less than $100k; same with a house on Judie and one on Century. These purchase prices would allow you to rent at a reasonable rate and keep tenants - it made me feel comfortable saying that yes, since this is a neighborhood people love to live in, you could do what you are suggesting and at a reasonable price.
Good luck with your search! - Thu Jun 12 2008, 13:03
Carole Cohen, Realtor® answered:
Bourdin, several people here make a good point, some of the hot resort areas may not be as economical as far as purchase price is concerned. Certainly NE Ohio can provide you with good prices. The people who come here to do graduate work at Case Western Reserve or residencies at The Cleveland Clinic usually look for rentals instead of buying a home so that might be one avenue to take here. The other side of that though is that rental prices are not soaring - if you want more information you can let me know. If you spoke to people in the other areas of Florida (maybe Ines can direct you) their return on investment might be good - thanks, and if you want to check with another (even bigger) college area in Ohio you can get in touch with Elaine Reese at the web address below. - Thu May 8 2008, 07:53
Carole Cohen, Realtor® answered:
I would do three things:
First, I'd scout out some neighborhoods, figure out a few I might want to start my home search exploration in. Then I would call a mortgage lender, tell them you want to purchase, and get a feeling for what you can afford per month; and also, what your comfort level is - you may be approved for more than you are comfortable spending.
Third, then you are ready to call a Realtor/Brokerage. I agree with others that finding one that seems right for you is important, so talk to a few. Now that you have a few neighborhoods and a price range in mind, you have a beginning point. Good luck with your search! - Sat Dec 1 2007, 14:49
Carole Cohen, Realtor® answered:
I would go to the Cumberland County offices and ask for the right department. Different in each state but, the County should be able to provide you with tax record info to locate an owner. - Sat Dec 1 2007, 14:45
Carole Cohen, Realtor® answered:
I don't agree, and that's because the Cleveland/NE Ohio area market is different. While most neighborhoods are considered to be buyers markets, there are a few that are seller's markets because there are not a lot of homes for sale there; sometimes price points applly, etc, - Sat Dec 1 2007, 14:44
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