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Solon Ohio Home For Sale - 6678 Winston Lane, Solon, OH 44139

JUST LISTED - THORNBURY ESTATES

COME HOME TO LUXURY!

OFFERED AT $644,900

The excitement builds as you drive through this premiere luxury home subdivision and arrive at one of Thornbury Estates finest homes. This picture perfect home will exceed your expectations. Impressive in every way with all the upscale amenities you deserve along with a highly functional floor plan. Tucked away from the center of the home on the first floor is a 5th bedroom with adjoining full bath perfect for an in-law suite or out of town guests. It is currently being used as a private office. The expansive finished lower level and spacious back yard are perfect play areas for both kids and adults. Thornbury's community playground and walking path top off this truly special neighborhood, a place anyone would be proud to call home. Schedule an appointment today to see your new dream home.

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About The Authors:

Dan and Amy Schuman specialize in Solon Oh Luxury Homes and both have designations pertaining to their expertise in selling luxury homes. Dan is an Accredited Luxury Home Specialist and Amy holds the Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist designation.

For Ohio and Solon Oh real estate and luxury homes see Solon OH Real Estate

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

LET'S CONNECT:

Solon Ohio Luxury Home For Sale - Thornbury Estates is the property of The Schuman Team and may not be duplicated or used without their written consent. ©January, 2012

Solon Ohio Home For Sale - 38105 McDowell Drive, Solon, OH 44139

JUST LISTED

IMPRESSIVE IN EVERY WAY!

OFFERED AT $625,000

This is the home you have been waiting for! Impressive from the moment you pull up with stone exterior and lush manicured landscaping. Talk about features - this luxury home has an ideal floor plan and luxurious quality upgrades at every turn as well as great outdoor living space which is perfect for entertaining. Each of the four large bedrooms have walk in closets and there is a bonus room on the 1st floor with closets that could be a perfect 5th bedroom. There is even a bathroom right next to it.  Thornbury is one of Solon's premiere newer luxury home developments, complete with sidewalks and a walking path. This fine home is situated on a gorgeous lot on one of Thornbury's most desirable streets and right near the neighborhood private play ground.The city of Solon was just recently rated #3 on Money Magazine's list of best places to live and is home to the top rated Solon Schools. Close in proximity to downtown and the airport.

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About The Authors:

Dan and Amy Schuman specialize in Solon Oh Luxury Homes and both have designations pertaining to their expertise in selling luxury homes. Dan is an Accredited Luxury Home Specialist and Amy holds the Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist designation.

For Ohio and Solon Oh real estate and luxury homes see Solon OH Real Estate

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

LET'S CONNECT:

Solon Ohio Luxury Home For Sale - Thornbury is the property of The Schuman Team and may not be duplicated or used without their written consent. ©August, 2011

5 Reasons Why Using A Local Agent Is Better

Local agents know their towns better than anyone else. We firmly believe that using a local Realtor® is in your best interests and in this post we will give you reasons why local is the only way to go.

5 REASONS WHY USING A LOCAL AGENT IS BETTER

1.     Superior Market Knowledge - A good local agent knows the inventory inside and out and will be able to more easily pick out homes that are a good fit for you.

2.     They Know The Schools -  A local agent will have personal experience with the school system and be able to share valuable information with you.

3.     Neighborhood Experts - A local agent not only knows all the specific neighborhoods, but often has friends and clients in each one that can be made available to you if needed. Our clients always appreciate hearing from people who live in the neighborhoods in which they are considering.

4.     Strong Relationships With Other Agents - A good local agent will network with other local agents to get information that you will never find on line. We will know about homes that may be coming on the market in the future or learn about a seller who has suddenly become "highly motivated" and is open to offers.  

5.     In The Know - Real estate gossip gets discussed in small circles in every community, like at PTA meetings and at the local softball field.  While most agents will never learn this "insider information", a local agent hears these things and will share them with their clients.

LOCAL IS SAFER

If you are ever looking to buy or sell a home, remember that a real estate transaction is very complicated,  involving a lot of money and risk.  A local agent is always the safest choice.

If you liked this post, please subscribe to our blog. We always appreciate having new readers and more importantly, enjoy making new friends.

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About The Authors:

Dan and Amy Schuman live in Solon Ohio 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.

LET'S CONNECT:

5 Reasons Why Using A Local Agent Is Better is the property of The Schuman Team and may not be duplicated or used without their written consent. ©July, 2011

Solon Ohio Real Estate - Bi-Annual Market Report 2011

The following is our official bi-annual market report for the first half of 2011 for Solon Ohio. We will provide a comparison between 2011 and 2010 and add commentary for the state of the market. 

Date                   # of homes sold      Ave. Sales Price              

June 2011                26                      $293,348                    

YTD 2011                 102                     $276,951

June 2010                28                      $349,002

YTD 2010                 101                    $297,144

*source NEOHREX ( Regional MLS )

Commentary

It's hard to believe but the year is half way over. In the beginning of the year, we were curious see how things would fare as the second half of 2010 ended on a slow note compared to the first half. As you can see from the figures above, the number of sales is actually higher than last year. Although this may not seem important, last year's figures were inflated as a result of the first time buyer tax credit. Taking things into consideration, we conclude that 2011 is doing fairly well here in Solon.

Even though the average sales price is off a little from last year, the figures are a bit misleading. There were quite a few lower-end sales priced under $100,000. This was caused by a fairly large amount of distressed properties selling, many of which had been lingering on the market since last year.

In terms of Solon luxury homes, numbers are similar to last year. Sales this year are now at 13 with an average price of $628,846 and last years numbers at the half way point were almost identical at 14 and $627,304 respectively.

Moving forward, there are 42 homes currently under contract, 4 of which are luxury homes, and still a lot of buyers on the sidelines. We anticipate July to be busy as many buyers are looking to move into Solon before the school year begins

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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.

LET'S CONNECT:

Solon Ohio Real Estate - Bi-Annual Market Report 2011 is the property of The Schuman Team and may not be duplicated or used without their written consent. ©July, 2011

Chagrin Highlands - Solon Ohio Just Sold 6112 Penfield Lane

By The Schuman Team, Amy and Dan Schuman - Keller Williams Realty Greater Cleveland

List Price - $685,000  Sales Price - $655,000

Sales Price was 96% of list price!

This wonderful home was in high demand from the moment it went on the market. The home itself was magnificent and impeccably maintained. It all started with fantastic curb appeal as the home is professionally landscaped and sits on a picturesque wooded lot. From the moment you walk in, it is obvious you are in a fine luxury home. The impressive foyer, dramatic curved staircase, and 2 story living room leave you wanting to see more of this home. It really had everything a buyer would want. The Chagrin Highlands neighborhood is also a big draw as homes here are all situated on at least 1 acre, a rarity for luxury homes in Solon.

We wish the new buyers the very best in their beautiful new home. We are sure they will be very happy.

Solon Schools had the State's top rated report card in 2010 and is considered one of the top schools in the country. Solon is also consistently rated among the most popular suburbs in Cleveland and has been featured in many national and local publications. Solon was recently ranked by Money Magazine as one of the best places to live.

Parkside Elementary

Orchard Middle School

Solon Middle School

Solon High School

Here is a video of Chagrin Highlands, one of Solon's most exclusive luxury home neighborhoods:

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About The Authors:

Dan and Amy Schuman are Solon residents and specialize in Solon 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.

 LET'S CONNECT:

Chagrin Highlands Solon Ohio - Just Sold 6112 Penfield Lane is the property of The Schuman Team and may not be duplicated or used without their written consent. ©June, 2011

Signature of Solon Home For Sale - 37365 Cherrybank Drive, Solon Ohio 44139

JUST LISTED

A SHOWPIECE OF STYLE AND SUBSTANCE!

OFFERED AT $739,000

What sets this home apart from others in the area are the seemingly endless custom details and upgrades as well as a real sense of personality. This impressive, yet comfortable home is great for entertaining - from the great flow of the open floor plan to the one-of-a-kind walk out basement (2326 additional sq ft of living space!) complete with a private home theater. The cul-de-sac lot was hand picked to allow for privacy and a two level patio. Style meets function in the fabulous kitchen featuring quartz counters by Zodiaq, custom European style cabinets, and GE Profile stainless steel appliances. Don't forget to look up and admire the unique ceilings and gorgeous light fixtures throughout the home.

This home is located in the prestigious Signature of Solon neighborhood, which is within the top-rated Solon School District. Signature of Solon is the premiere gated golf course community in Cleveland and is built around a professionally designed 18 hole golf course and state-of-the-art clubhouse. However, Signature is much more than a golf club, it is a lifestyle! Members can also enjoy an exercise room, swimming pool, tennis courts and numerous social functions held throughout the year. Our clients who have purchased homes in Signature have found it to be an easy place to meet others as it is a fairly transient neighborhood.  Signature of Solon is in close proximity to downtown and the airport, making it very popular for those looking to relocate to the area. 

ABOUT SOLON OHIO SCHOOLS

Solon Schools had the State's top rated report card in 2010 and is considered one of the top schools in the country. Solon is also consistently rated among the most popular suburbs in Cleveland and has been featured in many national and local publications. Solon was recently ranked by Money Magazine as one of the best places to live.

Arthur Road Elementary

Orchard Middle School

Solon Middle School

Solon High School

Below is a video of the Signature of Solon neighborhood:

Here is a map showing the location of this fine luxury home:

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About The Authors:

Dan and Amy Schuman specialize in Cleveland Oh Luxury Homes and both have designations pertaining to their expertise in selling luxury homes. Dan is an Accredited Luxury Home Specialist and Amy holds the  Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist designation.

For Ohio and Cleveland Oh real estate and luxury homes see Cleveland OH Real Estate

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

 LET'S CONNECT:

Signature of Solon home for sale is the property of The Schuman Team and may not be duplicated or used without their written consent. ©May, 2011

Solon Ohio 44139 - Home Value Report First Quarter 2011

Here is our quarterly report for Solon OH home values for the zip code 44139, excluding Glenwillow. We will first provide a list of all the homes that sold in Solon during the first three months of 2011, show a comparison to the same period of time in 2010, and finally give our analysis at the end. We will also show statistics for last month and compare them to March 2010 as well.

ALL SOLON HOME SALES FIRST QUARTER 2011

 All Sales           # of homes sold       Ave. Sales Price              

March 2011              17                      $189,019               

March 2010              16                      $248,847

1st Quarter 2011     32                      $253,583

1st Quarter 2010     37                      $256,032 

*source NEOHREX ( Regional MLS )

COMMENTARY:

It's hard to believe but the first quarter of the year is already behind us. As is typical in the beginning of the year, there are a lot of sales in the lower end of the pricing spectrum, a result of bargain shoppers buying during the cold weather months.

Sales and average sales price are both down slightly compared to 2010, but it's too early to call this a major trend. There are quite a few buyers looking, but most won't actually make a buying decision unless they see tremendous value. That being said, homes that really stand out compared to the competition will still sell, some rather quickly.

Overall, values of homes here in the Solon Oh area are still treading water so to speak. We are simply not seeing a lot of movement, especially in the Solon luxury home market, where increased sales here can really help drive up the average sales price.

The great news is that this a great time to buy. In fact, Cleveland recently made Fortune Magazine's list of the Top Cities To Buy A Home.

Below Are Other Articles Of Interest Relating To Solon OH:

Solon - A Special Community

Money Magazine Ranks Solon Top Places To Live

Newsweek Ranks Solon On Top Schools List

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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.

 LET'S CONNECT:

Solon OH 44139 - Home Value Report First Quarter 2011 is the property of The Schuman Team and may not be duplicated or used without their written consent. ©April, 2011

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.

 LET'S CONNECT:

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

North Solon Ohio Home For Sale - 32585 Stony Brook Lane Solon, Ohio

JUST LISTED

A REAL WOW IN NORTH SOLON!

OFFERED AT $258,000

Welcome to this north Solon Colonial with a huge WOW factor! You would typically have to spend twice as much to find such a luxurious kitchen, complete with stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops. The family room is open to the kitchen and has vaulted ceilings and a fireplace, with sliders leading to the deck and fabulous back yard. The rooms are very large with lots of closet space. The second bedroom is actually as big as the master. The finished basement has a rec room and separate office/craft room. Other updates include stunning master bath, roof, and so much more. Fantastic value in a great neighborhood.

Solon Schools had the State's top rated report card in 2010 and is considered one of the top schools in the country. Solon is also consistently rated among the most popular suburbs in  Cleveland and has been featured in many national and local publications. Solon was recently ranked by Money Magazine as one of the best places to live.

Lewis Elementary

Orchard Middle School

Solon Middle School

Solon High School

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About The Authors:

Dan and Amy Schuman are Solon residents and specialize in Solon 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.

LET'S CONNECT:

North Solon Ohio Home For Sale is the property of The Schuman Team and may not be duplicated or used without their written consent. ©February, 2011