The Broadview Heights Ohio Recreation Center has great programs for all ages but here are some specific ones that senior citizens might enjoy or find useful. Beginner computer classes, a series of 6, two hour sessions, but limited to 7 students per class. Time and date will be scheduled upon registration.   The SMILE program, which is a low intensity exercise program designed for physically inactive older adults, who may have limited mobility. Every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00a.m.-11:00a.m. (My Mom and Dad who are 86 and 85 attend this every week.)   Like to play cards? You can, every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30a.m. to 4:00p.m. There is no charge and refreshments are provided.   So grab your deck of cards, sneakers, or mouse and go have some fun socializing, getting fit, or shar... 04/18/2009

Mark your calendars for Operation MedicineSaturday, May 16, 20099:00a.m to 1:00p.m.This is a statewide effort to offer a safe way to dispose of unused or expired prescription medications.To ensure privacy, make sure you black out your prescription labels and bring them along withsyrups, inhalers, liquid medicine,syringes, patches, capsules, gels, suppositories, IV's, ointments, etc.to the Broadview Heights city hall. Representatives from the Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Department will be there to collect the medications in lock boxes and drums and dispose of them properly. Read this short article here about the dangers of sharing prescription medications. If you would like to buy or sell a home in Broadview Heights Ohio or in the surrounding communities, please call me at 440-263-7496, o... 04/17/2009

Windsor Woods is located off Wallings Rd. between Broadview and State Rds., with ~81 homesites, many of which are located on deep and wooded lots. Below you will find a comparison of closed sales between first qarter 2008 and first quarter 2009.  All information is obtained from NEOHREX and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.     JAN'08 FEB'08 MAR'08 JAN'09 FEB'09 MAR'09 WINDSOR WOODS # CLOSED 0 0 1 0 0 0 AVG. PRICE $350,500 AVG. SQFT. 3696 AVG. PRICE PER SQFT $94.83 % TO LIST PRICE 94.73% AVG. MARKET TIME 214 If you would like to buy or sell a home in Broadview Heights Ohio or in the surrounding communities, please call me at 440-263-7496, or you may want to visit my website for more specific information on the communities I service: Brecksville Ohio Real Estate, Broadview Heights O... 04/14/2009

A while back I wrote a post about one of Broadview Height's newest businesses, Central Bark Doggy Day Care. The owners, Peggy and Bruce Kidd are thrilled to bring this business to our city and invite you and your "family members" to come celebrate at the open house coming up in May. Central Bark Open House and Mini Dog ExpoSaturday, May 2nd, 20091:00p.m. to 4:00p.m.Have your picture taken! Get a free 8x10 Family Portraitwith your dog. Reserve your time at www.dogphoto.com or call440-526-2276Carting, Rally, and Obedience DemonstrationsRescue GroupsTour our indoor/outdoor Play AreasMeet our exceptional staff!Browse our pet boutique for food, treats, toys, and more!All leashed and social dogs welcome!Peggy and Bruce KiddCentral Bark Doggy Day Care3001 Towpath TrailBroadview Heights, Ohio 4... 04/09/2009

  Welcome to the first installment of market statistics for the Broadmoor Landing neighborhood for the real estate market in Broadview Heights, Ohio.  As the year progresses, I will include sold statistics for 2009 as well.  I welcome your feedback if you have any suggestions for improvements, clarification or any other suggestions you have, as this data is for you. Please note that these are simply "averages" and hence, an individual home may fare far worse or better than the averages.  If you are thinking of selling your own home, it is imperative to both thoroughly conduct an in depth analysis to arrive at an appropriate asking price, as well as thoroughly prepare your home for sale in order to maximize your sales price.   Source: NEOHREX. Information deemed reliable but is not guara... 04/05/2009

Welcome to the first installment of market statistics for the Sutton Woods neighborhood for the real estate market in Broadview Heights, Ohio.  As the year progresses, I will include sold statistics for 2009 as well.  I welcome your feedback if you have any suggestions for improvements, clarification or any other suggestions you have, as this data is for you. Please note that these are simply "averages" and hence, an individual home may fare far worse or better than the averages.  If you are thinking of selling your own home, it is imperative to both thoroughly conduct an in depth analysis to arrive at an appropriate asking price, as well as thoroughly prepare your home for sale in order to maximize your sales price. Source: NEOHREX. Information deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. No... 04/05/2009

Welcome to the first installment of market statistics for the Silver Ridge neighborhood for the real estate market in Broadview Heights, Ohio.  As the year progresses, I will include sold statistics for 2009 as well.  I welcome your feedback if you have any suggestions for improvements, clarification or any other suggestions you have, as this data is for you. Please note that these are simply "averages" and hence, an individual home may fare far worse or better than the averages.  If you are thinking of selling your own home, it is imperative to both thoroughly conduct an in depth analysis to arrive at an appropriate asking price, as well as thoroughly prepare your home for sale in order to maximize your sales price. Source: NEOHREX. Information deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. No... 04/05/2009

Welcome to the first installment of market statistics for the Creekside Trace neighborhood for the real estate market in Broadview Heights, Ohio.  As the year progresses, I will include sold statistics for 2009 as well.  I welcome your feedback if you have any suggestions for improvements, clarification or any other suggestions you have, as this data is for you. Please note that these are simply "averages" and hence, an individual home may fare far worse or better than the averages.  If you are thinking of selling your own home, it is imperative to both thoroughly conduct an in depth analysis to arrive at an appropriate asking price, as well as thoroughly prepare your home for sale in order to maximize your sales price. Source: NEOHREX. Information deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.... 04/05/2009

Country Lakes is located off Broadview Rd. between Wallings and Rte. 82. The residents enjoy a swimming pool, tennis courts and a community center. Below you will find a comparison of closed sales between first qarter 2008 and first quarter 2009.  All information is obtained from NEOHREX and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.       JAN'08 FEB'08 MAR'08 JAN'09 FEB'09 MAR'09 COUNTRY LAKES                 # CLOSED 0 0 1 0 0 0   AVG. PRICE     $360,600         AVG. SQFT.     3852         AVG. PRICE PER SQFT     $93.46         % TO LIST PRICE     102.89         AVG. MARKET TIME     31       If you would like to buy or sell a home in Broadview Heights Ohio or in the surrounding communities, please call me at 440-263-7496, or you may want to visit my website for more specific information o... 04/01/2009

MacIntosh Farms is located in the southern end of Broadview Heights, not far from New Hampton. MacIntosh Farms residents enjoy 3 swimming pools, tennis and basketball courts and miles of hiking trails.Below you will find a comparison of closed sales between first qarter 2008 and first quarter 2009, broken down by condos, clusters and single family homes. All information is obtained from NEOHREX and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.       JAN'08 FEB'08 MAR'08 JAN'09 FEB'09 MAR'09 MACINTOSH FARMS                 CONDOS               # CLOSED 1 0 3 2 2 0   AVG. PRICE $163,750   $159,500 $160,000 $123,500     AVG. SQFT 1890   1818 1877 1763     AVG. PRICE PER SQFT $86.64   $91.08 $86.01 $73.86     % TO LIST PRICE 91.02%   95.95% 93.35% 96.90%     MARKET TIME 210   121 85 135     SINGLE... 04/01/2009

New Hampton is a lovely subdivision in the southern part of Broadview Heights and in the North Royalton school district. Residents enjoy a beautiful pool, community center and miles of walking trails. Below you will find a comparison of closed sales between first qarter 2008 and first quarter 2009, broken down by condos, clusters and single family homes. All information is obtained from NEOHREX and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.       JAN'08 FEB'08 MAR'08 JAN'09 FEB'09 MAR'09 NEW HAMPTON                 CONDOS               # CLOSED 0 0 0 0 1 1   AVG. PRICE         $169,000 $163,900   AVG. SQFT         1592 1592   AVG. PRICE PER SQFT         $106.16 $102.95   % TO LIST PRICE         91.35% 100.00%   MARKET TIME         547 128   SINGLE FAMILY               # CLOSED 0 4 1        ... 04/01/2009

Below you will find a comparison of closed sales between first qarter 2008 and first quarter 2009, broken down by condos and single family homes. All information is obtained from NEOHREX and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.       JAN'08 FEB'08 MAR'08 JAN'09 FEB'09 MAR'09 BROADVIEW HTS.                 CONDOS               # CLOSED 4 0 5 2 3 3   AVG. PRICE $129,188 N/A $106,340 $160,000 $105,433 $82,000   AVG. SQFT 1466 N/A 1254 1877 1763 1364   AVG. PRICE PER SQFT $87.24 N/A $69.71 $86.01 $73.86 $60.85   % TO LIST PRICE 91.2% N/A 87.54% 93.35% 95.91% 88.08%   AVG. MARKET TIME 152 N/A 138 85 127 139   SINGLE FAMILY               # CLOSED 3 11 11 3 1 4   AVG. PRICE $176,333 $268,299 $286,795 $242,833 $169,000 $161,975   AVG. SQFT 1928 2621 3204 2526 1592 1607   AVG. PRICE PER SQFT $... 04/01/2009

Mark your calendars for the 29th annual Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by the Lions Club of Broadview Heights Ohio.       Here are the details of this much anticipated event:When: Saturday, April 4thTime:   Peter Cottontail arrives by fire truck at 9:15 a.m. and will give the signal to start at 10:00a.m.Where:  Broadview Center, 9543 Broadview RdParticipants: Residents from babies to kids age 10In the event of rain the hunt will be moved indoors to the recreation center. Eggs will contain candy or a gift certificate for a grand prize and all "hunters" will receive a chocolate Easter treat. This one hour event will be arranged in age groups so that everyone can participate.The Easter Bunny and the Easter Chicken will be there for pictures and hugs.And the Lions Club will provide coffee, hot ... 03/28/2009

Yesterday  the city of Broadview Heights Ohio announced that the summer festival, which so many people, residents and non-residents alike have enjoyed for years, has been cancelled. They cited worries about the lack of sponsors, and not the same level of spending by the attendees, fearing they would likely be in the red when all was said and done.I can only remember one other time in the years that we have attended (about 14) that the fest was canceled, though I can't remember the reason.What I do remember is the wonderful time my daughter has always had at this event. For many years we took her all 4 days....yep, really, all four days. We watched her ride the dragon, a very small "coaster" for very small kids. We remember when she was afraid of it and then when she had to ride it 20 ti... 03/25/2009

Welcome to the first installment of market statistics for the Cherry Hill Estates neighborhood for the real estate market in Broadview Heights, Ohio.  As the year progresses, I will include sold statistics for 2009 as well.  I welcome your feedback if you have any suggestions for improvements, clarification or any other suggestions you have, as this data is for you. Please note that these are simply "averages" and hence, an individual home may fare far worse or better than the averages.  If you are thinking of selling your own home, it is imperative to both thoroughly conduct an in depth analysis to arrive at an appropriate asking price, as well as thoroughly prepare your home for sale in order to maximize your sales price. Source: NEOHREX. Information deemed reliable but is not guarant... 03/22/2009

Welcome to the first installment of market statistics for the Whispering Winds neighborhood for the real estate market in Broadview Heights, Ohio.  As the year progresses, I will include sold statistics for 2009 as well.  I welcome your feedback if you have any suggestions for improvements, clarification or any other suggestions you have, as this data is for you. Please note that these are simply "averages" and hence, an individual home may fare far worse or better than the averages.  If you are thinking of selling your own home, it is imperative to both thoroughly conduct an in depth analysis to arrive at an appropriate asking price, as well as thoroughly prepare your home for sale in order to maximize your sales price. Source: NEOHREX. Information deemed reliable but is not guaranteed... 03/22/2009

Below are the statistics for the HOMESTEAD, FORESTBROOK, AND WHISPERING WINDS neighborhoods in Broadview Heights Ohio for the last 3 years. Information is obtained from Neohrex and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. If you would like to buy or sell a home in any of the above areas or the surrounding communities, please contact Barb Szabo. I'd be happy to help you.   HOMESTEAD     2006 2007 2008 # OF CLOSED SALES 4 4 3 AVERAGE PRICE $603,750 $513,750(-14.9) $542,667(+.053) AVERAGE MARKET TIME 111 91.25 100.33 AVERAGE SQ.FT. 5135 4732 5586 AVERAGE PRICE PER SQFT. $118.79 $108.64 $102.32   WHISPERING WINDS     2006 2007 2008 # OF CLOSED SALES 3 2 0 AVERAGE PRICE $393,333 $321,750(-.18.19) N/A AVERAGE MARKET TIME 226 35 N/A AVERAGE SQ. FT. 3592 3436 N/A AVERAGE PRICE PER SQFT. $109.41 $... 03/17/2009

  Welcome to the first installment of market statistics for the Forestbrook neighborhood for the real estate market in Broadview Heights, Ohio.  As the year progresses, I will include sold statistics for 2009 as well.  More comprehensive, yet understandable statistics will be developed and reported in the future. I welcome your feedback if you have any suggestions for improvements, clarification or any other suggestions you have, as this data is for you. Please note that these are simply "averages" and hence, an individual home may fare far worse or better than the averages.  If you are thinking of selling your own home, it is imperative to both thoroughly conduct an in depth analysis to arrive at an appropriate asking price, as well as thoroughly prepare your home for sale in order to ... 03/15/2009

Below you will find market statistics for the lovely golf community of Wiltshire in Broadview Heights Ohio for the last 3 years. All real estate statistics are obtained from neorhex and are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. If you would like more information about Wiltshire or any surrounding communities, please call Barb Szabo or visit my website.     WILTSHIRE   2006 2007 2008 # OF SOLD HOMES 6 3 4 AVERAGE PRICE $370,250 $388,833(+.047) $350,000(-.10) AVERAGE MARKET TIME 99 315 167 AVERAGE SQUARE FEET 2415 2421 2780 AVERAGE PRICE PER SQFT. $155 $163 $130 Read my other posts about Wiltshire and Briarwood Golf Course If you would like to buy or sell a home in  Broadview Heights, or in the surrounding communities, please call me at 440-263-7496, or you may want to visit my website for ... 03/11/2009

Below are the statistics for sold homes in Meadow Ridge Estates in Broadview Heights Ohio for the last 3 years. All information is taken from Neorhex and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. If you would like to buy or sell a home in Meadow Ridge Estates or in any of the surrounding communities, please contact me at 440-263-7496 or visit my website. I'd be happy to talk with you.   MEADOW RIDGE ESTATES   2006 2007 2008 # OF SOLD HOMES 9 8 4 AVERAGE PRICE $225,144 $221,688 $208,850 AVERAGE MARKET TIME 81 91 136 AVERAGE SQUARE FEET 2228 2084 2434 AVERAGE PRICE PER SQFT. $103.27 $108.9 $94.37 Here are some other reports on Broadview Heights neighborhoods. MacIntosh Farms and New Hampton Broadview Heights Country Lakes and Windsor Woods If you would like to buy or sell a home in  Broadvie... 03/10/2009