Big Companies are following Residential Trends back to Cities

by admin ~ April 30th, 2010

http://hbr.org/2010/05/back-to-the-city/ar/1

From the Harvard Business Review, many companies are re-discovering the inherent  benefits to basing themselves in the urban core.  Not the least of these benefits is the fact that this is where people want to live, work and play!

24 Hours in Downtown Cleveland

by admin ~ April 14th, 2010

Big Thanks for our friends Ellen Evans and hte folks at the Downtown Cleveland Alliance for this awesome video showing real life in Downtown Cleveland (and some great shots of The Avenue District too!)

24 Hours in Downtown Cleveland

Can Drew Carey Save Cleveland? Check out his new series!

by admin ~ March 17th, 2010

watch?v=cBI02nn6X0s&feature=player_embedded#


Perk Park Transformation

by admin ~ March 15th, 2010

http://blog.cleveland.com/architecture/2010/03/clevelands_perk_park_transform.html

On today’s Cleveland.com, check out Steven Litt’s preview of the rebirth of Perk Plaza in The Avenue District.  Every neighborhood needs great public space, and The Avenue District’s is on its way!

Mortgage Rates on 30 Year Mortgages at historic lows.

by admin ~ February 25th, 2010

A friend of mine passed this graph onto me earlier today.  I think it does a real nice way of showing just how good of a time it is to purchase a new home right now with rates at ridiculous lows.  Rates are expected to climb toward the end of this year, so the time to buy is now!

Just listed: 1433 Lindazzo for $310,000

by admin ~ February 4th, 2010
AMAZING TOWNHOUSE AVAILABLE IN DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND:  Check out the pictures below and get a feel for the best opportunity in the Downtown Cleveland market!   This unit just became available and we don’t think it’s going to last real long…one of our most popular townhouse floor plans, the “C” unit is an incredible 1800 square feet.  It features a great kitchen and dining room set up, huge living room, two bedrooms up (with laundry hook ups upstairs) and two car attached parking on the first floor.  The rooftop deck provides fabulous Downtown views.  This is the only place where you can find so much living space for so little money!
Best of all, the buyer gets to make all the selections, so the buyer gets to pick all the cabinets, flooring, paints, counter tops, and appliances.  Full 15 years property tax abatement and special financing are available on this unit, and don’t forget about the various homebuyers tax credit’s that are still available if you sign a contract before April 30!
Brokers and agents, don’t forget about our co-broke specials.  If your buyers sign a contract today, we’ll pay you half your commission at contract signing!  This offer is good for ANY Avenue District Townhouse Unit.
Call Lisa to make some time and see this unit.  (216) 589-8524.

Townhouse Price Reductions

by admin ~ February 2nd, 2010
The Avenue District Townhomes on E. 14th Street

TOWNHOME PRICE REDUCTIONS:  Units start @ $239,650.   Units w/ Rooftop Decks @ $310k.

Pretty sure this is the best deal in downtown Cleveland

(Special financing and full 15 years of tax abatement available).

The Avenue District Townhomes on E. 14th Street

http://tinyurl.com/y9quobc

Downtown Improvement District Up for Renewal

by admin ~ October 13th, 2009

An important component for keeping Downtown Cleveland Clean, Safe and Vibrant is the Downtown Improvement District.  The self assessment fees, which funds programs like the DCA Ambassadors, as well as various marketing and signage programs, is up for renewal this year. 

http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2009/10/downtown_district_seeks_proper.html

Avenue District on TV

by admin ~ October 12th, 2009

Check out this great piece on The Avenue District!  Look for it to air this weekend. 

The Avenue District on Ch. 20

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOwhJCa1w0U

Congrats Cleveland on getting the Gay Games!!!!!

by admin ~ September 30th, 2009

Cleveland has been selected to host the 2014 Gay Games, an honor which saw Cleveland beating out other cities like Boston and Washington DC.  Cleveland was selected to host the games by the Federation of Gay Games in Cologne, Germany.  It is anticipated that the Gay Games will bring $50 - $80 million to the City. 

http://tinyurl.com/ybbregg