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Solon Ohio Monthly Market Report - February 2011

Here is our monthly market report for Solon Ohio real estate for February 2011. We will first list all the homes that sold in February and then give a brief commentary.

Month                    # of homes sold       Ave. Sales Price              

Feb.2011                 6                             $335,458               

Feb.2010                 12                           $236,083

*source NEOHREX ( Regional MLS )

COMMENTARY:

The number of homes that sold last month was considerably less than the number of homes that sold in February of 2010. However, the average sales price was significantly higher. The key thing to realize is that because of the first time home buyer tax credit, the number of sales during the first 4 months of 2010 were much higher than normal, but tapered off during the remainder of the year.

Last month saw a mix in terms of prices for home sales. Here is a map that shows the specific location of last months' sales.

 *Map Source NEOHREX

Moving forward, the winter months are typically the slowest, so there is not reason for alarm.  We are actually seeing a lot of activity in the luxury home market as affluent buyers are feeling more confident about buying. We anticipate the spring market to pick up after the middle of March.

Below Are Other Articles Of Interest Relating To Solon Ohio market reports:

Solon Ohio Home Value Report 2010 year in review

Solon Ohio Luxury Homes Year In Review 2010

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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.

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Solon Ohio Monthly Market Report - February 2011 is the property of The Schuman Team and may not be duplicated or used without their written consent. ©March, 2011

 Here is a breakdown of the Cleveland Ohio luxury home market based on statistics from the first half of 2009. All areas on the East side of Cleveland were included in the report. A thorough market summary will discuss the state of the Cleveland luxury home market.

SUMMARY

The Cleveland luxury home market is down in terms of total number of sales compared with the same period in 2008. Last year, there were 59 total sales in the first half of the year compared to only 25 this year. The most significant drop in terms of numbers can be seen in the $750,000-$1,500,000 price range.

Obviously, the economy has greatly affected the Northeast Ohio luxury real estate market. A luxury home is something that people want but don't necessary need, so today's luxury buyer is being very selective. Consequently, a buyer will not move forward with a home purchase unless they find their dream home at the right price.

The sobering news for luxury home sellers here in Cleveland is that the success rate of selling a luxury home is extremely low. Starting in the lower-end luxury price range, the success of selling is about 10% and significantly drops as the price range increases. Overall, someone looking to sell a luxury home in the Cleveland area has a FAILURE RATE OF BETWEEN 90-97%!

In addition, there are many sellers who would like to sell, but are on the sidelines, just waiting for the market to improve. These sellers have not officially put their homes on the market, but may be putting "feelers" out to agents letting them know they are willing to sell. This is not uncommon for luxury home sellers even in strong markets. Therefore, the actual number of homes for a buyer to choose from is much higher than indicated.

While it is difficult to sell in this market, there are things that luxury home sellers can do to help increase their chances of a successful sale.

A qualified luxury home real estate agent can assist with this process.

If you are looking to buy a luxury home in the Cleveland area, this may be the best opportunity you may ever see in your lifetime. As for sellers, being realistic on price and expectations is a good place to start if you really want to sell your home.

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About The Authors:

This information is provided compliments of Amy and Dan Schuman, The Schuman Team Keller Williams Realty. The Schumans have worked with numerous professional athletes, business owners, and relocating executives and specialize in the Cleveland Ohio luxury home market.

Dan and Amy Schuman are members of the Luxury Home Consultants of Keller Williams Realty Greater Cleveland and of the prestigious Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, the premier independent authority in training and certification for real estate agents working in the luxury home market.

If you are looking to buy or sell a luxury home in the Cleveland area, please contact the Schuman Team at 216-346-3235. 

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