Cleveland Real Estate And More

As both Solon residents and local real estate experts, we love to share some of what makes our city such a wonderful place to call home.  June 17, 2002 was a proud day for the city as the Solon Center for the Arts opened its doors for the beginning of its first classes.

This beautiful Georgian style building known also as the Old City Hall provides a charming atmosphere for this multi-purpose community arts center.   The converted and refurbished space includes a large art gallery, art studios, music studios, a ballet studio, and a wonderful 200 seat theater. It is conveniently located on the corner of SOM Center and Bainbridge Roads.

Classes and programming here offer something for everyone - from toddlers to seniors.  Art, dance, music, and theater classes are just the beginning.  The Solon Center for the Arts also provides Just4Kids programs for those in need of a top quality after school program and those just starting to dabble in classes.  Summer camps at the Center are also a big hit.

Special event programming at the SCA is a popular treat.  Here's a snapshot of the events to look for this Spring and Summer.

Tuesday, April 7 (9:30am & 10:45am) - Hysterical History presented by the Columbus Children's Theater

Friday, May 29 (7:00pm) - One Act Festival presented by the SCA Spotlight Youth Theater.

Saturday, June 13 (10:00am, 11:30am, 1:00pm, & 3:00pm) - Dancing through the Decades featuring SCA's dance students.

Every Friday at Noon, June 19 - July 24 - Chill n' Grill - Enjoy lunch and various free performances on the patio.

Thursday, July 16 (4:00)pm & 7:30pm) - Mikado  by Gilbert and Sullivan

Thursday, Aug 13, Friday, August 14, Saturday, August 15 (7:30pm) and Sunday, August 16 (4:00pm) - City of Angelsby Gelbart, Coleman, and Zippel

These shows are sure to be entertaining as the level of talent is always top-notch. Many actors get their start right here at the Solon Center for The Arts.

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About The Authors:

Dan and Amy Schuman reside in Solon, Ohio and are relocation specialists. They use their home staging expertise to sell listings quicker and for more money. The average home in the Cleveland area sold in over 100 days in 2008 and the Schuman Team's listings sold in less than 60 days. They also work extensively with buyers and sellers who are relocating in or out of the area.

The Schuman Team also specializes in luxury homes and 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 home in Bainbridge,Beachwood, Moreland Hills, Orange, Pepper Pike, Solon or the surrounding Eastern suburbs of Cleveland, please contact the Schuman Team as they would be happy to show you why people love working with them.

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Relocating To Solon - Why Use A Local Agent 

If you are relocating to Solon, finding a good local real estate agent is an important first step. It is critical to ask good questions to make sure an agent is familiar with the Solon area. This is especially true if you are working with a relocation company, as they often assign you to an agent on their approved list, not necessarily one with experience in the Solon real estate market.

Here are some things that a local agent can bring to your attention:

Knowledge of the housing inventory- Looking at homes on line from out of town is often the only way someone relocating can learn the market. However, it is often hard to see certain things from pictures on the Internet.  A good local agent can tell you if a certain house is near the highway, or near a pond or other hazard that may not be suitable for children.  An agent that knows the local inventory will save you time and make your search less stressful. 

First hand knowledge of the local school system - People with children who are relocating to Solon are always very interested in the local schools. A local agent will be able to tell you which school district each home is located in and the location of all local schools.

Intricate knowledge of the specific neighborhoods within the area- Certain neighborhoods have home owners associations or other qualities that make them unique.  A knowledgeable local agent will be able to point these things out.

Strong relationships with other local agents and within the community- A good local agent will network with other Solon agents as well as other members of the community to get you some good "inside information".  Neighbors talk, and agents in Solon know things that other agents simply don't.

Awareness of any upcoming changes that may effect housing in that area - Every city has a master plan that addresses future growth. In Solon, there are plans to widen certain roads, add traffic lights in specific locations and build a town center, complete with commercial and residential aspects. Some changes are good for certain neighborhoods and some may not be.  A good local agent will know what's going on in the Solon area and will be able to guide you accordingly during your home search. 

Did you know that some areas of Solon don't fall under the Solon School District? A lot of buyers, especially those relocating to Solon would not know that and neither do agents who don't do a lot of business here in Solon.

There are a lot of great agents that service the Solon and surrounding areas. If you have decided that Solon will be part of your home search, ask good questions of your agent to make sure they are a good fit for you.  

Also, if you are already working with your employer's relocation company, just let them know you want to work with a specific agent and arrangements can easily be made to get that agent approved.

Click below to find other articles of interest and specific development in Solon: 

Solon Ohio - A Special Community

Solon Luxury Homes

Forest Hills

Huntington Woods

North Hill

North Park

Preserve

Rollingbrook

Signature of Solon

Thornbury of Solon

Solon Real Estate: Bank Owned Properties

Solon Luxury Home Market Summary - 2008

Solon Ohio 2009 First Half Market Summary

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About The Authors:

Dan and Amy Schuman are Solon residents. They specialize in luxury homes, working with buyers relocating to Solon, and home staging.

If you are looking to buy or sell a home in Solon or the surrounding Eastern suburbs, please contact the Schuman Team.

For a personal consultation or to speak directly to The Schuman Team, call 216-346-3235.

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