Crocker Park in Westlake, Ohio is an upscale, lifestyle retail area -- if you haven't visited, I hope the photos below I took on a nice fall day recently will entice you!Crocker Park has upscale retail and shopping, a movie theater, residential options for both home ownership as well as leasing and a variety of events throughout the year.An upcoming event is the annual, holiday tree lighting on November 20th, 2010.  Come and experience a visit from Santa Claus (oh my...the day I had to break the news to my daughter when she started asking how he could be in many different department stores at the mall all at the same time, as well as preparing for the annual onslaught of gift deliveries via his sleigh up at the North Pole!) as well as live entertainment. Visit a photo of a previous year... 11/06/2010

Searching for homes in Westlake Ohio is fun. Why? Because as a destination of choice for local and relocation buyers alike, one can find any style of housing within Westlake, Ohio.  From entry level condos, to luxury home condos. From starter homes, to the ultimate luxury home, and everything in between -- Westlake, Ohio has any style of homes and condos for sale to meet your needs.The State of Ohio Department of Education rates school districts and you can see the ratings for the Westlake School District for the 2009-10 calendar year here. Westlake Ohio has some amazing shopping and retail areas.  One in particular is the upscale, lifestyle retail shopping center named Crocker Park.   Browsing the homes and condos currently for sale in Westlake Ohio has never been easier.  View the map... 10/31/2010

    In this challenging real estate market, a little strategy pays off!  So often, I've heard home sellers state "I want to list my home in time for the spring market," when they've always heard that's a good time to put a home on the market.  But I've actually found that I've had by far the most success selling a home quickly and for the highest sale price, when I put it on the market in the winter, when there are less homes on the market.  Especially, in this buyers market.    The principle of supply and demand applies...when there are less homes on the market, the buyers who still need to buy, will focus more seriously on your home.  If there are 20 homes on the market in a neighborhood, and 5 buyers for that neighborhood at that particular moment, a home will have a one in four chan... 10/19/2010

  Welcome to the New Crocker Park Market In a new state-of-the-art “lifestyle center,” this market is humming and filled to capacity. A gently curved walkway guides you past farms from nine counties. It’s become a place for locals to “meet and greet,” from the mayor to little girls just out of dance class. A constant refrain is “at last the West side has equity with the East side!”HoursSaturdays 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.April 10 - November 20, 2010.ParkingFree parking is available in the Crocker Park parking lot. For more information, visit the Crocker Park website.Location and MapConveniently located at Crocker Park at the corner of Crocker Road and Market Street, Westlake, OH 44145. View Larger Map Crocker Park's Mange Urban Gardening Program Crocker Park has built a special urban garden to be ... 09/19/2010

It's time to compare market data for the first half 2010 to market data the first half 2009.   In the first half 2010, 126 homes sold as compared to the first half 2009, when 86 homes sold.We'll break the numbers down by price range:  In 2009 in the $100,000 to $199,999, 31 homes sold: an ave list price of $162,275; sq ft of 1917; list price/sq ft of 90; dom/cdom of 69/101; ave sales price of $152,081; & sales price/sq ft of 84.  In 2010, in the $100,000 to $199,999, 36 homes sold: an ave list price of $165,039; sq ft of 1789; list price/sq ft of 96; dom/cdom of 86/95; ave sales price of $156,516; & sales price/sq ft of 92.  In 2009, in the $200,000 to $299,999, 22 homes sold: an ave list price of $271,684; sq ft of 2773; list price/sq ft of 99; dom/cdom of 112/120; ave sales price of $... 07/24/2010

This is a block of six (6) parcels that front on Center Ridge, with a total of approximately twelve (12) acres.  This is some of the last residential property available in Westlake, OH for a private estate - new construction. The twelve (12) acres are divided into seven (7) acres to the North that are zoned Single Family and five (5) acres zoned Multi-Family to the South abutting Center Ridge Road (these numbers are approximate). The twelve (12) acres are located West of Crocker Rd. and East of Bradley.  More specifically, the six parcels are located on the North Side of Center Ridge, abutting the Goddard School to the West and Fairway Villas to the East. The Multi-Family portion of each parcel runs 300 feet North of Center Ridge Rd.  This is approximately five (5) acres. The seven (7)... 05/26/2010

This is an attractive ranch home, with a walk-out basement & large wood, fenced yard. It was bank owned when owner purchased it on 4/15/09 & he has put months of work & significant monetary investments in the home to put it in a desirable condition. He has just completed the remodel of the 1st floor bath.  The backyard will be finished as soon as the weather permits.  He listed the home for buyers to have the opportunity to see this wonderful, Westlake home before the first time home buyer and repeat home buyer tax credit deadline. The outside of the home has a new circular drive, roof, vinyl siding, landscaping & wood privacy fence around the backyard. Outside & inside, conversion of a septic system into public sewer.  Inside, every room needed work, too much to list here, but examples... 03/26/2010

We don't have the numbers for 1st First Quarter 2010 yet.  But we can analyze the numbers for year over year.  So, let's compare Full Year 2009 to Full Year 2008.  In 2008, 199 homes sold: an ave list price of $318,452; sq ft of 2682; list price/sq ft of 113; dom/cdom of 86/127; ave sales price of $300,173; & sales price/sq ft of 107.  In 2009, 228 homes sold: an ave list price of $322,389; sq ft of 2651; list price/sq ft of 111; dom/cdom of 101/128; ave sales price of $298,082; & sales price/sq ft of 103.  Next, we'll review a selection of price ranges year over year, Full Year 2009 to Full Year 2008.  In 2008, in the $100,000 to 199,999, 57 homes sold: an ave list price of $153,878; sq ft of 1573; list price/sq ft of 101; dom/cdom of 84/99; ave sales price of $146,639; & sales price/s... 03/16/2010

Cleveland Real Estate - 1970 Dover Center Road (Westlake, Ohio)...More information at www.cjharrington.com or Call (440)336-0612 LinksCJ's TEAM SITEPhoto GalleryDescriptionOver the bridge and through the woods to... this charming cape-cod styled home located in the heart of Westlake on a rolling wooded half acre lot with covered bridge crossing a winding creek! Spacious rooms include living room with gas-logged fireplace, eat-in kitchen, formal dining room with access to screened-in porch, owner's suite and library/4th bedroom on first floor, 2 full baths - 1 on each floor, walk-out basement with daylight windows - loads of potential - additional crawl space storage! Hardwood floors almost throughout, newer hot water tank 11/07, $375 1 year home warranty included, walk to RTA!For more i... 03/08/2010

Cleveland Real Estate - 1970 Dover Center Road (Westlake, Ohio)...More information at www.cjharrington.com or Call (440)336-0612 LinksCJ's TEAM SITEPhoto GalleryDescriptionOver the bridge and through the woods to... this charming cape-cod styled home located in the heart of Westlake on a rolling wooded half acre lot with covered bridge crossing a winding creek! Spacious rooms include living room with gas-logged fireplace, eat-in kitchen, formal dining room with access to screened-in porch, owner's suite and library/4th bedroom on first floor, 2 full baths - 1 on each floor, walk-out basement with daylight windows - loads of potential - additional crawl space storage! Hardwood floors almost throughout, newer hot water tank 11/07, $375 1 year home warranty included, walk to RTA!For more i... 03/02/2010

Cleveland Real Estate - 1970 Dover Center Road (Westlake, Ohio)...More information at www.cjharrington.com or Call (440)336-0612 LinksCJ's TEAM SITEPhoto GalleryDescriptionOver the bridge and through the woods to... this charming cape-cod styled home located in the heart of Westlake on a rolling wooded half acre lot with covered bridge crossing a winding creek! Spacious rooms include living room with gas-logged fireplace, eat-in kitchen, formal dining room with access to screened-in porch, owner's suite and library/4th bedroom on first floor, 2 full baths - 1 on each floor, walk-out basement with daylight windows - loads of potential - additional crawl space storage! Hardwood floors almost throughout, newer hot water tank 11/07, $375 1 year home warranty included, walk to RTA!For more i... 03/02/2010

In this difficult economy people in Westlake Ohio have to feel good about selling their home. Price per square foot has held at about $115 average for the past winter quarter showing that even Spring will bring better times for that area when people come out of the woodwork to look for a home. Records indicate that this is a 15% increase from this time last year. If you have been on the fence in Westlake it is time to hop off and put that home on the market! 02/21/2010

Sure, Westlake real estate has been affected by the challenges of a national economic crisis. However, Westlake is weathering the storm. Statistics from the Ohio Regional Multiple Listing Service for Westlake indicate that the average sales price for single family homes has decreased during the recession. The average price from the beginning of November 2007 to the end of October 2008 was around $311,215. During the same period a year later, the average had dropped to about $288,505. Though it seems bleak, we have not seen as steep a decline in property values as found in the Northeast, Southwest, California and Florida. This is because our homes were not overly inflated in market value when the recession began. The fact is that homes in Westlake continue to be bought and sold. Westlake... 02/07/2010

People ask what types of home deeds there are in Ohio.  Here is the what I know.  General Warranty Deed: Most common form of deed in Ohio. If there is just one buyer, title will upon death pass to such owner's heirs unless otherwise provided for by the owner's will. If there is more than one buyer then a tenancy-in-common among owners is created, which means that each buyer owns an 'undivided' interest in the property. Upon the death of one of the owners, title to their 'undivided' part interest will pass to that owner's heirs unless otherwise provided for by the owners will. The seller warrants the title to be free and clear except as stated in the deed. The seller takes on the responsibility for soundness of entire chain of title. Although the seller's warranties are desirable, Title ... 01/20/2010

Olsen Ziegler Realty Just Listed and Sold 29868 Center Ridge Road Unit 112 in the Lenox Greens condo development in Westlake, Ohio 44145.  A gorgeous two-bedroom, two bath, 1,314 square foot, ground-floor condo with a one-car garage, nestled next to the Meadowood Golf Course and numerous nearby amenities. Sales price: $124,500. 01/18/2010

Westlake Ohio Homes For Sale between $500,000 - $1,000,000. As a Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR) and a REALTOR with strong negotiating experience, I would be happy to assist you with your next home purchase or sale in the Westlake Ohio real estate marketplace. Here are currently (as of 11/15/2009) 48 homes for sale in Westlake Ohio between $500,000 - $1,000,000. Homes between $500,000 - $1,000,000 in Westlake Ohio View all the homes for sale in Westlake Ohio at Olsen Ziegler Realty Happy searching! An innovative and cost-effective way to buy and sell your Westlake Ohio Home 11/15/2009

Westlake Ohio Homes For Sale between $250,000 - $500,000. As a Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR) and a REALTOR with strong negotiating experience, I would be happy to assist you with your next home purchase or sale in the Westlake Ohio real estate marketplace. Here are currently (as of 11/15/2009) 93 homes for sale in Westlake Ohio between $250,000 - $500,000. Homes between $250,000 - $500,000 in Westlake Ohio View all the homes for sale in Westlake Ohio at Olsen Ziegler Realty Happy searching! An innovative and cost-effective way to buy and sell your Westlake Ohio Home 11/15/2009

Chris Olsen | Olsen Ziegler Realty | 216.702.0537 29868 Center Ridge Road #112, Westlake, OH Rare offering of a first-floor, no steps condo in Lenox Greens with a view of the golf course. 2BR/2BA Condo offered at $132,000 Year Built 1999 Sq Footage 1,314 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 1 Car garage Lot Size 184,258 sqft HOA/Maint $170 per month DESCRIPTION Rare offering of a first-floor, no steps, 2 bedroom, 2 full bath, 1,314 square foot condo in sought-after Lenox Greens! View of Meadowood Golf Course from the wonderfully landscaped front yard - with a 90 square foot front porch. One-car covered garage. Spacious, light-filled living room with gas fireplace and open views to dining area and kitchen. Open kitchen design and all appliances stay. Convenient access... 09/20/2009

Westlake Ohio Luxury Homes For Sale Luxury homes for sale in Westlake Ohio currently only makes up about 21% of the total homes for sale in the community.  While the luxury home market segment in Westlake Ohio is rather small, the inventory levels are high, credit is available for buyers with good credit, the housing market favors buyers, and prices have come down from the highs of the 2006-07 market.  Moreover, a truly motivated seller should be willing to negotiate hard to sell their home in this challenging marketplace, so even more opportunity exists in light of the already attractive environment that exists today. As a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist and a REALTOR with strong negotiating experience, I would be happy to assist you with your next luxury home purchase in th... 08/30/2009

Series -- Post 5 of 7 -- Our Unique Selling Proposition (USP) -- Staging Transformation of an Westlake Ohio Home The first post in this series focused on performing an extreme makover by performing major renovation, redesign and home staging of a home in Cleveland Heights Ohio that we did for a seller client in both a cost-effective manner and quick turn-around time frame. The second post in this series focused on home staging a Twinsburg, Ohio home on a shoestring budget.  This seller said the total they had to invest in preparing their home for sale was $1,000.  The actual total was $500 and was primarily spent on obtaining a POD filled to the brim and stored off-site. The third post in this series focused on another extreme makeover of an architecturally significant home in Shaker He... 08/21/2009