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EILEEN'S PICK OF THE MONTH:
14400 South Woodland in Shaker Heights
| Coming soon this week in Shaker Heights. Classic and charming, 1920s-built brick Tudor Revival style with asymmetrical design, sloping roof lines, and brick exterior with slate roof. Five bedrooms, 3.5 baths, with loads of nooks and crannies! | | |
The McKeon Group at Howard Hanna is one of Cleveland's favorite Realtor Groups, led by Eileen McKeon. Since 2001, Eileen and the team has advised and advocated for hundreds of Clients to "make a move" with confidence, strategic expertise, and exceptional attention to detail and service.
It's a smart move with The McKeon Group.
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SELLING IN 2024: Where to begin? We have answers. | | |
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Explore Orchids Forever, an annual exhibit hosted by the Cleveland Botanical Gardens, now available through March 17th.
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Winter sports at the Cleveland Metroparks! You can rent Snow Shoes or Cross Country Skis at Chapin Forest, Girdled Road, or Penitentiary Glen
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Toboggan at The Chalet in Mill Stream Run Reservation.
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Enjoy the second Bright Night event downtown on February 10th, 5-8pm. Or take a tour to experience what it is like to live downtown- tours on February 10th, February 24th, and March 9th.
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Visit The Flats for Brite Winter- Art, Fire, Music, Fun- February 24th.
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Ice Skate under the lights at The Wade Oval Rink through February 25th.
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Ski, snowboard, or snow tube in the heart of Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
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Catch a show at Playhouse Square- from Agatha Christies Murder on the Orient Express to the musical Funny Girl- there are 12 shows in the month of February!
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Legally speaking, in a real estate contract, anything built in or 'attached' to the walls, ceilings, floors et al, conveys with the property unless expressly excluded from the sale. These are called Attachments. Sometimes, exclusions may include a chandelier, a built-in appliance, a ceiling fan, a sconce, a curtain rod! If it's attached, it is part of the property and conveys. Sometimes disagreements can occur over an attachment and after much conversation, we like to say " our client bought a chandelier, and a house came with it!". As a buyer, be sure to understand what is included or excluded; as a seller, if you intend to take something with you, we advise removing and replacing the item prior to listing it to avoid unnecessary emotions or confusion. Other examples of Attachments: landscaping, electrical, heating, bathroom fixtures, thermostats, doorbells, etc. | | | |
HOME MAINTENANCE: Ice Melters | | |
These later days of winter bring wild weather that can require treating your surfaces for snow and ice melt. There are many factors to consider: damage to concrete or surrounding vegetation, pet and children friendly and corrosion. There are many options out there - here are a few for your consideration:
- Pellets
- Granules (Salt)
- Liquid
- Natural - Coffee Grounds or Sugar Beet juice!
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FINANCING Current rates 6.75% range | | |
Interest rates dropped in January giving home buyers hope that this spring would be a better time to buy than the second half of 2023. While rates are lower this week than they were in December, they have fluctuated up and down over the last few weeks. Business Insider explains why rates are predicted to drop further over the course of the year and the correlation between the how the Federal Reserve increasing the federal funds rate affects mortgage rates. Read here for more information.
If you are considering a purchase this year or taking out a HELOC (home equity line of credit) it is important that you are working with a trusted professional who can advise you of your best options. For example, a buyer with a 90 day close might consider “floating” their rate to lock the lowest rate possible. Contact Jay Becker, our trusted mortgage originator to learn more.
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Restaurant Highlight: Valentines Reservations | | |
Did you know that Poppy on Larchmere has winterized their outdoor space into a little pop-up bar? They are changing the theme through the seasons; now you can visit "Be Mine at Etta"! It is open Thursday-Saturday through the end of February and is laced with all things love. There is an appropriately themed cocktail menu and, yes, they are open on 2/14! Walk-ins only. Cupid's waiting! | |
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TREND: 2024 Color of the Year | | |
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Pantone's Color of the Year: Peach Fuzz! Surprised? Let it sit for a minute and consider this: Pantone describes their color of the year as this: Peach Fuzz captures our desire to nurture ourselves and others. It's a velvety gentle peach tone whose all-embracing spirit enriches mind, body, and soul. “In seeking a hue that echoes our innate yearning for closeness and connection, we chose a color radiant with warmth and modern elegance. A shade that resonates with compassion, offers a tactile embrace, and effortlessly bridges the youthful with the timeless." | | | |
Why do we have this calendar oddity every four years? Well, in short, it helps us keep in sync with the seasons! Human-made calendars generally have 365 days; the solar, or tropical, year that influences seasons is about 365.2422 days long. (A solar year is how long it takes the Earth to revolve around the sun.)
Even though .2422 of a day doesn’t sound like much, ignoring that fraction means eventually our seasons won’t fall in the same months every year. For instance, your school year might eventually start in the spring instead of late summer. And if the calendar didn’t match up with the seasons, farmers would have a more difficult time growing crops, which could affect food supplies.
That’s why, in the 16th century, the Gregorian calendar—the calendar most commonly used today—started adding leap days to match the calendar with the seasons. Because four .2422 days equals about one day, February 29 is now added to most years that are divisible by four, like 2020!
Read more here
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