This list of the most asked questions has been provided to us Akron Ohio Realtors to assist our clients in understanding the changes and time limits on the recent legislation passed and signed by the President on Friday, November 6, 2009. You may contact me or any Realtor in your area for any further questions or concerns you may have. Good luck in your home search! NAR Frequently Asked Questions Homebuyer Tax Credit Changes National Association of REALTORS® Government Affairs Division  Question: Existing homeowner credit: Must the new house cost more than the old house? Answer: No. Thus, for example, individuals who move from a high cost area to a lower cost area who meet all eligibility requirements will qualify for the $6500 credit. Question: I am an existing homeowner. On October... 11/07/2009

******OCTOBER 2009 PORTAGE LAKES, OHIO LAKEFRONT MARKET REPORT***** Active Listings.........................55 Lowest Price............................$75,000 Highest Price...........................$1,180,000 Average Days on Market..........156 days Average Price per SF................$133 Contingent Listings..................2 Average Days on Market..........164 Pending Listings.......................8 Lowest Price............................$104,000 Highest Price...........................$375,000 Average Days on Market...........48 Average Price per SF................$114 Sold Listings............................5 Lowest Price............................$80,000 Highest Price...........................$435,000 Average Days on Market..........103 Average Price per SF...............$1... 11/05/2009

Look for Veronica Krug and the Back Alley Gatorz at the Innfield Lounge at 861 Wooster Road West in Barberton on Friday night for a Halloween Party with prizes for best costume and good food and cheap drinks! Come on out for a great night with Veronica and the Back Alley Gatorz!! Come in costume and join in the Halloween fun! Halloween Night ,Saturday, will be a fun night with Highway 61 at Club Maxx at Dietz's on Rt. 619 in Portage Lakes, Ohio.   Highway 61 delivers R & B with gusto and you will have a great time dancing to their tunes! Club Maxx offers a large dance floor and is on West Reservoir in Portage Lakes. We will all be in costume to frighten and scare you. hahahahahahahaha!   10/29/2009

This Indian Statue is in a park along Rt. 93 in Portage Lakes, Ohio.It tells the story of how the Indians had to portage their canoesalong the canals and the lakes in Portage Lakes and ultimatelyhow the Portage Lakes was named by the Indians who lived here.It is interesting to read the plaque that accompanies the statueand learn more about our historic area along the Ohio Canalsin Ohio. If you have time someday stop to visit the Indian!   10/28/2009

It's Halloween week in Akron Ohio homes, have fun and be safe! Orson Welles performed his "War of the Worlds" radio broadcast on October 30th, 1938 causing widespread panic when listeners believed the radio performance was actual news reports of an invasion from Mars. Would we still fall for that one????Check out the listing of community events, click on the link for additional information about the event.   Arts / Theatre / Music 10/26/2009 Monday Morning Painting Group Fine Art Services/Peninsula Art Academy 10/26/2009 "Final Edition:" Akron-Summit County Public Library 10/26/2009 Auditions Weathervane Playhouse 10/27/2009 Enameling with Carol Adams Fine Art Services/Peninsula Art Academy 10/27/2009 Blues and Rock School! Fine Art Services/Peninsula Art Academy 10/27/2009 The Bedtime ... 10/26/2009

The Portage Lakes State Park off of Rt. 93 in the New Franklin area offers a small observatory in their parking lot. It is away from the city lights and a  great place to see the stars! Portage Lakes State Park has so many offerings for all seasons just visit their website! http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/parks/portage/ The astronomy club has a website http://www.acaoh.org/ Come to Portage Lakes, Ohio for a visit and stay for a lifestyle! 10/24/2009

    The following is the Akron Ohio Homes Halloween, Trick-or-Treat schedule for the various Summit County Ohio communities. Please contact the individual communities for more information. This is as accurate as possible from local news sources! Enjoy with your family and be safe! Sunday, October 25thClinton - Trick or Treat 2-4pmThursday, October 29thTallmadge - Trick or Treat 5:30-7pm  Saturday, October 31st Akron - Trick or Treat 5-7pmBarberton - Trick or Treat 5-7pmBoston Heights - Trick or Treat 6-8pmCoventry - Trick or Treat 5:30-8pmCuyahoga Falls - Trick or Treat 6-8pmGreen - Trick or Treat 6-8pmLakemore - Trick or Treat 5-7pmMacedonia - Trick or Treat 6-8pmMogadore - Trick or Treat 6-8pmMunroe Falls - Trick or Treat 6-8pmNorth Field - Trick or Treat 6-8pmNorthfield Center - Tric... 10/21/2009

 The weather is going to be gorgeous in Akron Ohio this week. Get out and enjoy all the events we are so fortunate to have in Summit County Ohio! Arts / Theatre / Music 10/20/2009 Spinning w/Cris Welch Fine Art Services/Peninsula Art Academy 10/20/2009 Enameling with Carol Adams Fine Art Services/Peninsula Art Academy 10/22/2009 Photo2009 Exhibition Summit Artspace/Akron Area Arts Alliance 10/22/2009 Thursday Movies @ Main Akron-Summit County Public Library 10/22/2009 Cuyahoga Valley Contra Dance Cuyahoga Valley National Park 10/22/2009 The Last Night of Ballyhoo Weathervane Playhouse 10/23/2009 Photo2009 Exhibition Summit Artspace/Akron Area Arts Alliance 10/23/2009 Heritage Concert Series Cuyahoga Valley National Park 10/23/2009 The Last Night of Ballyhoo Weathervane Playhouse 10/24/2... 10/19/2009

  Summit / Akron Solid Waste Management Authoritybrings you-FREE SHREDDING DAYThis is the last shredding event of 2009!CONFIDENTIAL RECYCLING AND SHREDDING OF YOUR DOCUMENTSSaturday, October 24th9:00am - Noon(rain or shine)CITY OF NORTON, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING4060 Columbia Woods Dr.REMOVE AND REUSE-Binder Clips - Rubber Bands - Binders - Paperclips - Report Covers-LIMIT 10 FILE BOXES OR SHOPPING BAGSSummit County residents or businesses ONLY are welcome! ALL paper shredded will be recycled!At All Events SASWMA is collecting non-perishable food items for the Akron/Canton Regional Food BankThe Super Six most needed items are:-Boxed Cereal - Peanut Butter - Canned Tuna - Canned Vegetable - Canned Beef Stew - Canned Soup-This event is funded by:The Summit/Akron Solid Waste Management Auth... 10/15/2009

  It's great to see new places opening up in downtown Akron when we are still working our way out of really bad economic times. This gives hope to everyone and shows that Akron Ohio is a great place to work and live! Please visit and support these great new neighbors. New places to Eat & Drink in Downtown Akron!Cilantro Thai & Sushi Restaurant326 S. Main St.330-434-CTROGrand Opening - Friday, October 16, From 4:30-6:30 p.m. enjoy specials including complimentary appetizers and sushi samples, $3 martinis and $2 imported Asian beers.Click here for more information about Cilantro.Angel FallsThe Shoppes at Akron Centre76 S. Main St., Ste. 165330-252-0192Angel Falls Coffee Company opened a new location in The Shoppes at Akron Centre.Click here for more information about Angel Falls.Olive Tre... 10/14/2009

Did you know that Thomas Edison at age 84, died in his West New Jersey home at 9:59pm, Eastern Standard Time on October 18th, 1932. All non-essential lights in the United States were extinguished for one minute in his memory. Edison visited Akron Ohio many times in his life, as he was great friends with Harvey Firestone and other businessmen in the Akron area! Enjoy all the activities we have in Akron Ohio and surrounding Summit County Ohio for the next two weeks.    Arts / Theatre / Music 10/13/2009 Enameling with Carol Adams Fine Art Services/Peninsula Art Academy 10/13/2009 Auditions Weathervane Playhouse 10/13/2009 Blues and Rock School! Fine Art Services/Peninsula Art Academy 10/13/2009 Bedtime Snack Show (featured event) Mountain Rose Concerts 10/14/2009 Musical Association Concer... 10/13/2009

There is no place more beautiful than Ohio for fall color! Portage Lakes, Ohio is bursting with color and it will only get better this week with the very cool nights we are having!! Come to Portage Lakes, Ohio for a visit and you will see what I love about my home town! Portage Lakes, Ohio has many lakes that are great for boating, sailing, water skiing, swimming, fishing and just good ole plain relaxing! The restaurants and bars that offer great food and fine entertainment always deliver! Portage Lakes is an Ohio state park and you can learn more at http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/Default.aspx?alias=www.dnr.state.oh.us/parks     10/11/2009

Harvest time in Amish Country Ohio will bring you back in time!The cornstalks are arranged in sentry form in front of this lovelyfarmhouse around Kidron, Ohio. You will see many families out working in the fields, preparing the land for the long winter. Theyhave such a simple life, their sense of family is so great because they don't have computers and networking the way we do....theyactually go to the Kidron Livestock Auction on Thursdays tocatch up with friends from other farms. They sell their harvestthere and the people who come from near and far go home withsome of the best vegetables and fruit from their farms! Go visitAmish Country Ohio to get back in time! About The Author Caren Wallace is an Ohio Residential Real Estate Specialist that can assist you with the purchase and/or s... 10/10/2009

Plenty to occupy your time in Akron Ohio and all over Summit County Ohio-See ya around! Arts / Theatre / Music 10/6/2009 Basque in the Sound Singers Companye 10/6/2009 German/American Band Concert Barberton Public Library 10/6/2009 Weaving Without a Loom w/Adams Fine Art Services/Peninsula Art Academy 10/6/2009 Clarinetist Daniel McKelway School of Music 10/6/2009 Bedtime Snack Show (featured event) Mountain Rose Concerts 10/7/2009 Basque in the Sound Singers Companye 10/8/2009 Basque in the Sound Singers Companye 10/8/2009 Photo2009 Exhibition Summit Artspace/Akron Area Arts Alliance 10/8/2009 Thursday Movies @ Main Akron-Summit County Public Library 10/8/2009 Cuyahoga Valley Contra Dance Cuyahoga Valley National Park 10/8/2009 Haunted Ohio Cuyahoga Falls Library 10/8/2009 Are We There... 10/06/2009

Duck hunting season in Ohio is coming and if you are interested below is a link for you to get info on how to obtain a license! http://www.ohiodnr.com/wildlife/dow/regulations/seasons.aspx#duck If you look very closely you will see a hunter's duck blind in the picture to the left of the fisherman along the shoreline! Soon on Long Lake I will be hearing the bang, bang, bang of shot guns taking out some of the very large population of ducks and geese in the Portage Lakes, Ohio area. There are areas around Portage Lakes, Ohio that we have trouble driving because the water fowl cross the streets very leisurely. We respect the buggers and slow down or stop. We also have a problem with the "stuff" they leave behind on our lawns and in our parks!     10/04/2009

This is my favorite flower in my garden! I love the vibrant color of the Nikki Blue Hydrangea! After the blue initial color it fades to purple and green. It makes a beautiful dried flower and you can dry it at any color change! Just be careful if you plant this bush, it gets very large, so plan ahead! It can be a good screen along side a neighbor you want to block out! This is my happy flower!! 10/04/2009

Portage Lakes, Ohio lakefront market report for September 2009 shows a slowdown of sales. The pendings are obviously taking longer to close. There are still many lake homes for sale in Portage Lakes, Ohio. First time buyers, or those who haven't owned in the past 3 years can still take advantage of the $8000 tax credit if they close on a property by November 30th! Portage Lakes, Ohio Active Listings :             62     Avg. List Price:          $333,327     Avg. Days on Mkt:      155 days     Highest price:            $1,395,000     Lowest price:             $73,900 Pending Listings:           7      Avg. List Price:          $234,986      Avg. Days on Mkt.:    87 days      Highest Price:           $475,000      Lowest Price:            $104,000 Contingent Listing:         1      List... 10/01/2009

Country living that is close to the city. We are located on a quiet side street that is family oriented. Sitting on about 1.168 acres, it has blueberry bushes, black raspberry bushes, and pear trees. It has a single car garage that has a fenced in dog pen that borders its side and back. This home has a large L-shaped country style kitchen. It measures 20 feet in length. It's widths are 12 1/2 feet extending to 17 1/2 feet. Stairs from the kitchen lead to the second level where you will find 2 large bedrooms ( measuring approximately 17 1/2 by 11) and a full bath measuring 9 by 9. It is approximately 1200 sq. ft. in total. All the layers of the roof were tore off and a new one put on in July of 07 along with vinyl siding on the house. A new electric hot water tank was installed in 08. A ... 09/29/2009

  Wow, what a day in Akron Ohio. Wind gusts to 30 miles per hour and it is cold! That means the outdoor activities are winding down, but there are many things worthwhile to do the next two weeks in Akron Ohio and Summit County Ohio. Arts / Theatre / Music 10/1/2009 Thursday Movies @ Main Akron-Summit County Public Library 10/1/2009 "Noises Off" Akron Public Schools - Firestone High School 10/1/2009 Are We There Yet - A Musical Actors' Summit 10/2/2009 Photo2009 Opening Reception Summit Artspace/Akron Area Arts Alliance 10/2/2009 "Noises Off" Akron Public Schools - Firestone High School 10/2/2009 Are We There Yet - A Musical Actors' Summit 10/3/2009 Art @ MD Garage Cuyahoga Valley National Park 10/3/2009 Photo2009 Exhibition Summit Artspace/Akron Area Arts Alliance 10/3/2009 "Noises Off"... 09/28/2009

 Bet you didn't know this........... The American Professional Football Association, precursor of the National Football League was formed on September 17th, 1920 in Canton, Ohio. Have some fun, learn to do new things, listen to music and enjoy the rest of September. Here is the latest schedule for Akron Ohio and Summit County Ohio free events!   Arts / Theatre / Music 9/15/2009 Enameling with Carol Adams Fine Art Services/Peninsula Art Academy 9/15/2009 Bedtime Snack Show (featured event) Mountain Rose Concerts 9/17/2009 Fresh & Witty Exhibition Summit Artspace 9/17/2009 Thursday Movies @ Main Akron-Summit County Public Library 9/17/2009 City of Norton Summer Concerts City of Norton 9/17/2009 Cuyahoga Photographic Society Cuyahoga Valley National Park 9/17/2009 "Putting It Together" Wea... 09/17/2009