DID BUYERS FIND THEIR HOME ON THE INTERNET OR IN A NEWSPAPER??

Where did buyers find the home they ultimately purchased?

According to the NAR's 2008 Profile of Home Buyers:

1997 Newspapers 8% Internet 2%
1999 Newspapers 8% Internet 4%
2001 Newspapers 7% Internet 8%
2003 Newspapers 7% Internet 11%
2004 Newspapers 5% Internet 15%
2005 Newspapers 5% Internet 24%
2006 Newspapers 5% Internet 24%
2007 Newspapers 3% Internet 34%
2008 Newspapers 2% Internet 37%

Talk about a dramatic change!

Several years ago we decided to focus the largest portion of our Northern Ohio advertising dollars on internet marketing, using newspaper and magazine advertising in only a very targeted way. Quality signage and fliers are a base that must be met. The most important marketing tool? - networking and contacts.

6th Annual Avon, Ohio Heritage Duct Tape Festival

Everyone Loves Duct Tape !!

Father's Day Weekend

June 19th to the 21st

Friday 4pm to 11pm

Saturday 11am to 11pm

Sunday 11am to 5pm

Veteran's Memorial Park - Detroit Rd

Free Admission and Free Entertainment

Rides * Games * Duct Tape Crafts * Food

http://www.DuctTapeFestival.com

Our Green Eco Listing, Columbia Station, Ohio

We have a wonderful listing at the moment. I'm having fun showing the property - and we've had a substantial number of folks go through the home. Foam panel walls - R30!! Foam panels in the ceiling - R48!! Surrounded by 5 acres of heavy mature woods with wildflowers, wetland areas, and beech trees I can't reach my arms around!

Wood siding, passive solar green houses, vaulted ceilings with large wood beams.

If you are looking for a "Green Eco" home and love living with nature you don't want to miss this opportunity.

Call me for details!! 440-315-6000 or email me at leehisey@howardhanna.com

SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD

IT WAS FUN SELLING THIS HOME - WE GENERATED HUGE TRAFFIC AND INTEREST! WHAT A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO EDUCATE THE HOME BUYING PUBLIC. DO YOU HAVE A NORTHERN OHIO HOME WITH GREEN ECO FEATURES? A GREEN REMODEL? GEOTHERMAL? NATIVE HABITAT MAINTAINED? HIGH EFFICIENCY DOORS/WINDOWS, HEATING AND COOLING, ETC? SUSTAINABLE/RECYCLED PRODUCTS? CLEVELAND, OHIO'S WESTSIDE TO THE LAKE ERIE ISLANDS - CALL ME TODAY AT 440-315-6000.

Recycle by Selling & Buying at the North Ridgeville Garage Sale

North Ridgeville's garage sale day is on Wednesday, June 17th from 6 to 8 pm, and Thursday, Friday and Saturday June 18th to the 20th from 9 am to 6pm. Register your garage sale at the Chamber of Commerce (Visitor's Bureau Office) at 34845 Lorain Rd between June 1st and the 11th from 8 am to 4 pm.

For only $5 you'll receive a laminated sign, balloons and your home address will be posted on the Chamber of Commerce website.

Reuse - Recycle!

Grafton Township/Belden Memorial Day Parade

The annual parade will begin at the Grafton Township Town Hall/Firehouse on May 25th at 10am. Come and enjoy this township event.

Grafton Firemen's Festival

On May 21 st the 73 rd Grafton Firemen's Festival will begin at 6 pm. Rides, food, games and more!! Come enjoy the festivities and support your Grafton Village Fire Department.

The festival will be held in Grafton Village, Ohio from May 21st to May 25th.

Make Your Northern Ohio Home More Appealing This Spring !!

Here are some cheap tricks from Money Magazine for boosting appeal:

• Buy a new mailbox, house numbers, doorbell, and knocker: $200
  
• Green the grass with nitrogen-rich fertilizer: $50 to $200, depending on the lawn size
  
• Edge and mulch the flower beds: $300 to $600, depending on the number of beds
  
• Replace the bathroom faucet: $300
  
• Install beadboard over dated bathroom tile: $800 to $1,000
  
• New paint: $60 to $100 per room, if homeowners do it themselves
  
• Replace switchplates and outlet covers: 50 cents each
  
• Install stone tile over existing Formica countertops: $500 to $1,000
  

Source: Money Magazine