Archive for February, 2009

What the Stimulus Package Means to First-Time Homebuyers

Friday, February 27th, 2009

Since President Barack Obama signed the $787 billion Stimulus Bill into law on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, first-time homebuyers now have an even bigger advantage to buying this year — an $8,000 tax credit that doesn’t have to be repaid.
Here we answer Cleveland homebuyers’ most commonly asked questions.
1. First, who is considered a first-time homebuyer?
A [...]

Pendulum Swings In Favor of Homeownership — Wall Street Journal

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009

Due to two years of sharp declines in home prices, the relative cost between rental payments and mortgage payments is shifting in favor of homeownership in a number of metropolitan areas, including Cleveland. And, if mortgage rates fall to 4.5 percent, mortgage payments would average 14 percent more than rent payments, a level last reached [...]

Cleveland’s Restaurant Week Photos and Video from Today’s Kick-Off Event

Monday, February 23rd, 2009

As the presenting sponsor of Restaurant Week 2009, The Avenue District took part in the Kick-Off Event at Tower City today, Feb. 23. Check out the Restaurant Week Kick-Off Event Photos and live YouTube video featuring Chef de Cuisine Timothy Maxin from Muse of the Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland, and Q104’s Rebecca Wilde and Rob Cruz during [...]

Join The Avenue District at Restaurant Week’s Kick-Off Event

Friday, February 20th, 2009

Start off your great week of dining and join The Avenue District at Restaurant Week’s Kick-Off Event on Monday, Feb. 23, at Tower City at noon.
The Kick-Off Event will include a live cooking demonstration by Chef de Cuisine Timothy Maxin from Muse at the Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland. Maxin, with the help of Q104’s Rebecca Wilde and [...]

Photos Taken of The Avenue District’s Cleveland Lofts and Penthouses

Friday, February 20th, 2009

The cleveland lofts and penthouses on 1211 St. Clair Avenue are close to completion and The Avenue District is getting ready to welcome its first residents next month. The following photos of the 10-story condo building were taken Feb. 13, 2009. Be sure to view the entire collection on Flickr!

The Avenue District Sponsors Restaurant Week 2009

Friday, February 13th, 2009

The Avenue District is the presenting sponsor of the Downtown Cleveland Alliance’s second annual Downtown Cleveland Restaurant Week, which will run Monday, Feb. 23, through Sunday, March 1.
More than 40 restaurants are participating in this event and will offer a special $30 3-course menu, which includes an appetizer, entree and dessert, every evening. Plus, a [...]

First Look: Avenue District Penthouses

Thursday, February 5th, 2009

As construction nears the final stages at 1211 St. Clair Ave., The Avenue District invites you to take a first look at views from inside and outside the penthouses of the 10-story condo building.
‘The Avenue District Construction 360′ video contains footage and photos captured in October 2008, and talks about highlighted features of the ninth [...]

The Avenue District to Join Lexus Style Show at PlayhouseSquare

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009

The Cleveland/Akron Lexus Dealers and PlayhouseSquare will host the Lexus Style Show tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 4, at the State Theater. The Avenue District is participating as an event exhibitor.
The show will include an unveiling of the new 2010 Lexus RX, a fashion show, cocktails, Hors D’oeuvres, trunk showings, raffles, prize giveaways and product samplings.
One of [...]