The Avenue District Blog http://www.theavenuedistrict.com/blog The online source for Avenue District news, updates and information. Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:22:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 en Big Companies are following Residential Trends back to Cities http://www.theavenuedistrict.com/blog/2010/04/30/big-companies-are-following-residential-trends-back-to-cities/ http://www.theavenuedistrict.com/blog/2010/04/30/big-companies-are-following-residential-trends-back-to-cities/#comments Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:22:46 +0000 admin http://www.theavenuedistrict.com/blog/?p=565 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!

]]> http://www.theavenuedistrict.com/blog/2010/04/30/big-companies-are-following-residential-trends-back-to-cities/feed/ 24 Hours in Downtown Cleveland http://www.theavenuedistrict.com/blog/2010/04/14/24-hours-in-downtown-cleveland/ http://www.theavenuedistrict.com/blog/2010/04/14/24-hours-in-downtown-cleveland/#comments Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:51:31 +0000 admin http://www.theavenuedistrict.com/blog/?p=554 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

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]]> http://www.theavenuedistrict.com/blog/2010/03/17/can-drew-carey-save-cleveland-check-out-his-new-series/feed/ Perk Park Transformation http://www.theavenuedistrict.com/blog/2010/03/15/perk-park-transformation/ http://www.theavenuedistrict.com/blog/2010/03/15/perk-park-transformation/#comments Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:34:46 +0000 admin http://www.theavenuedistrict.com/blog/?p=540 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!

]]> http://www.theavenuedistrict.com/blog/2010/03/15/perk-park-transformation/feed/ Mortgage Rates on 30 Year Mortgages at historic lows. http://www.theavenuedistrict.com/blog/2010/02/25/mortgage-rates-on-30-year-mortgages-at-historic-lows/ http://www.theavenuedistrict.com/blog/2010/02/25/mortgage-rates-on-30-year-mortgages-at-historic-lows/#comments Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:55:22 +0000 admin http://www.theavenuedistrict.com/blog/?p=533 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!

]]> http://www.theavenuedistrict.com/blog/2010/02/25/mortgage-rates-on-30-year-mortgages-at-historic-lows/feed/ Just listed: 1433 Lindazzo for $310,000 http://www.theavenuedistrict.com/blog/2010/02/04/just-listed-1423-lindazzo-for-310000/ http://www.theavenuedistrict.com/blog/2010/02/04/just-listed-1423-lindazzo-for-310000/#comments Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:20:04 +0000 admin http://www.theavenuedistrict.com/blog/?p=524 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.
]]> http://www.theavenuedistrict.com/blog/2010/02/04/just-listed-1423-lindazzo-for-310000/feed/ Townhouse Price Reductions http://www.theavenuedistrict.com/blog/2010/02/02/townhouse-price-reductions/ http://www.theavenuedistrict.com/blog/2010/02/02/townhouse-price-reductions/#comments Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:51:15 +0000 admin http://www.theavenuedistrict.com/blog/?p=516
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

]]> http://www.theavenuedistrict.com/blog/2010/02/02/townhouse-price-reductions/feed/ Downtown Improvement District Up for Renewal http://www.theavenuedistrict.com/blog/2009/10/13/downtown-improvement-district-up-for-renewal/ http://www.theavenuedistrict.com/blog/2009/10/13/downtown-improvement-district-up-for-renewal/#comments Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:31:41 +0000 admin http://www.theavenuedistrict.com/blog/?p=508 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

]]> http://www.theavenuedistrict.com/blog/2009/10/13/downtown-improvement-district-up-for-renewal/feed/ Avenue District on TV http://www.theavenuedistrict.com/blog/2009/10/12/avenue-district-on-tv/ http://www.theavenuedistrict.com/blog/2009/10/12/avenue-district-on-tv/#comments Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:35:07 +0000 admin http://www.theavenuedistrict.com/blog/?p=503 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

]]> http://www.theavenuedistrict.com/blog/2009/10/12/avenue-district-on-tv/feed/ Congrats Cleveland on getting the Gay Games!!!!! http://www.theavenuedistrict.com/blog/2009/09/30/congrats-cleveland-on-getting-the-gay-games/ http://www.theavenuedistrict.com/blog/2009/09/30/congrats-cleveland-on-getting-the-gay-games/#comments Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:58:26 +0000 admin http://www.theavenuedistrict.com/blog/?p=501 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

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