Parma Ohio First Time Homebuyer Funds Now Available! If you have hope of taking advantage of this great program, you should move quickly with the paperwork. Last year the money ran out very quickly. I had one client who was approved by the city but still did not get the money because other buyers came in with their purchase agreements before she did. When I called the city, they said that even though someone may be approved, it is still on a first come first served basis. Below are some of the most important points about this program: Limited funds Income Limits Apply Must qualify for a loan of at least $70,000 Maximum down payment assistance loan of 10% of the purchase price or $10,000 The loan is forgivable over a 5 year period and carries a 0% interest rate. To obtain an application,... 01/12/2010

Holiday Pet Portraitswith Santaat the Northeast Ohio SPCA shelter9555 Brookpark Rd.Parma Oh 44129onSaturday, Dec. 19th, 2009from 11:00a.m. to 3:00p.m.The fee is $10.00, half of which will be a donation to the Northeast Ohio SPCA.Portrait size is 4 x 6 and will be available for pick up at the SPCA. Portrait packages will also be available for purchaseRice Photography440-979-0770 For more information  please visit www.northeastohiospca.org 12/16/2009

Parma Heights Real Estate - 12/14/09 - 9363 Stonington Rd ( Parma Heights, Ohio ) - near Middleburg Heights, OH - WWW.CJHARRINGTON.COM - 440.336.0612 LinksCJ's TEAM SITEPhoto GalleryDescriptionAttached sun porch overlooks sparkling 40'x18' heated in-ground pool on this unique, well maintained 1,612 sqft. Colonial! Decorator's Palate! Streamline Euro-style kitchen with pull outs. Plenty of counter space, cabinetry, stainless steel dishwasher and a Wolf Range. 2 full baths - one on the main floor and one up. Both remodeled with corian, contemporary lights, fixtures and ceramic surrounds. Large great room flows right into the formal dining room great for entertaining. Private courtyard-style covered patio with a grilling area. All appliances except the microwave. Retractable awning. Water-... 12/14/2009

Parma Ohio Real Estate Market Report for Oct./Nov. 2009 Below you will find the third quarter market statistics along with Oct. and Nov. 2009 for Parma, Ohio. Average prices continued to drop in Parma, though the average on the SOLD homes dropped only slightly from third quarter.  Fourth quarter sales typically slow down and we are seeing that now. The tax credit extension should help to keep sales somewhat steady and perhaps be the catalyst for earlier sales in the first quarter of 2010, which was not the case in the early part of 2009. Pricing will be key to getting homes sold.     PARMA   SINGLE FAMILY CONDOS # OF ACTIVE LISTINGS 426 33 AVG. SQFT. 1375 1273 AVG. PRICE PER SQFT. $92.70 $80.08 AVG. MARKET TIME 130 153 AVG. LIST PRICE $124,966 $96,337 AVG. SALE PRICE           # OF CONT... 12/03/2009

Parma Heights Real Estate - 11/16/09 - 9363 Stonington Rd ( Parma Heights, Ohio ) - near Middleburg Heights, OH - WWW.CJHARRINGTON.COM - 440.336.0612 LinksCJ's TEAM SITEPhoto GalleryDescriptionAttached sun porch overlooks sparkling 40'x18' heated in-ground pool on this unique, well maintained 1,612 sqft. Colonial! Decorator's Palate! Streamline Euro-style kitchen with pull outs. Plenty of counter space, cabinetry, stainless steel dishwasher and a Wolf Range. 2 full baths - one on the main floor and one up. Both remodeled with corian, contemporary lights, fixtures and ceramic surrounds. Large great room flows right into the formal dining room great for entertaining. Private courtyard-style covered patio with a grilling area. All appliances except the microwave. Retractable awning. Water-... 11/16/2009

Parma Heights Real Estate - 11/16/09 - 9363 Stonington Rd ( Parma Heights, Ohio ) - near Middleburg Heights, OH - WWW.CJHARRINGTON.COM - 440.336.0612 C J  Harrington | Keller Williams Realty | cjharrington.crs@gmail.com | 440-336-0612 9363 Stonington Road, Parma Heights, OH Parma Heights Real Estate - 9363 Stonington Rd (Parma Heights, Ohio ) - near Middleburg Heights, OH - WWW.CJHARRINGTON.COM - 440.336.0612 3BR/2BA Single Family House offered at $129,750   Year Built 1923 Sq Footage 1,612   Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial   Floors 2 Parking 1 Car garage   Lot Size .172 acres   HOA/Maint $0 per month     DESCRIPTION Attached sun porch overlooks sparkling 40'x18' heated in-ground pool on this unique, well maintained 1,612 sqft. Colonial!  Decorator's Palate! Streamline Euro-style... 11/16/2009

Parma Heights Real Estate - 11/08/09 - 9363 Stonington Rd ( Parma Heights, Ohio ) - near Middleburg Heights, OH - WWW.CJHARRINGTON.COM - 440.336.0612 C J  Harrington | Keller Williams Realty | cjharrington.crs@gmail.com | 440-336-0612 9363 Stonington Road, Parma Heights, OH Parma Heights Real Estate - 9363 Stonington Rd (Parma Heights, Ohio ) - near Middleburg Heights, OH - WWW.CJHARRINGTON.COM - 440.336.0612 3BR/2BA Single Family House offered at $129,750   Year Built 1923 Sq Footage 1,612   Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial   Floors 2 Parking 1 Car garage   Lot Size .172 acres   HOA/Maint $0 per month     DESCRIPTION Attached sun porch overlooks sparkling 40'x18' heated in-ground pool on this unique, well maintained 1,612 sqft. Colonial!  Decorator's Palate! Streamline Euro-style... 11/09/2009

Below you will find the market statistics for Parma Ohio. We have seen a slight increase in activity due to first time buyers who want to avail themselves of the $8000 tax credit, but the Nov. 30th deadline is looming and realistically they should be under contract by about Oct. 15th. Pricing continues to be key in this buyer's market and will continue to be key as we enter the 4th quarter of this year and the first quarter of the new year.   PARMA   SINGLE FAMILY CONDOS # OF ACTIVE LISTINGS 444 31 AVG. SQFT. 1397 1332 AVG. PRICE PER SQFT. $94.44 $85.56 AVG. MARKET TIME 117 185 AVG. LIST PRICE $128,966 $104,855 AVG. SALE PRICE N/A N/A       # OF CONTINGENT LISTINGS 28 0 AVG. SQFT. 1399   AVG. PRICE PER SQFT. $76.83   AVG. MARKET TIME 152   AVG. LIST PRICE $105,273   AVG. SALE PRICE     ... 10/05/2009

Ray Gannon owns Gannon's Discount Blinds in Parma, Ohio, located at 5335 Broadview Road, (216) 351-5000.  I absolutely love referring high-quality LOCALLY-OWNED businesses around Greater Cleveland.  Using locally owned businesses helps to create stronger communities, keeps dollars local, reduces one's carbon footprint, helps local economies and much, much more.  Oftentimes, one gets to know the owner as well, something that is hard to do with chains and large national businesses. I have met Ray Gannon and watched him both work with my real estate clients who have either purchased new construction homes or want to freshen up their window treatments on an existing home they are purchasing. Ray is old fashioned and will come to the homeowner's home along with samples, he will measure and c... 09/27/2009

Below you will find the number of all active listings along with those that are contingent, pending, or closed for the month of August. There has been a definite increase in activity as first time buyers try to meet the Nov. 30th 2009 deadline for the first time buyer tax credit.     PARMA   SINGLE FAMILY CONDOS # of active listings 437 35 Avg. list price $130,061 $105,709 Avg. sqft. 1416 1321 Avg. price per sqft $94.57 $86.19 Avg. market time 124 165       # of contingent listings for August '09 22 1 Avg. list price $118,891 $49,900 Avg. sqft. 1299 736 Avg. price per sqft. $83.04 $67.80 Avg. market time 160 165       # of pending listings for August '09 57 0 Avg. list price $106,852 avg. sqft. 1373 Avg. price per sqft. $79.15 Avg. market time 102       # of closed sales for August '09 ... 09/10/2009

Parma Heights Real Estate - 08/30/2009 - LISTING - 9363 Stonington Road (Parma Heights, Ohio ) In Ground Pool - WWW.CJHARRINGTON.COM - 440-336-0612 C J Harrington | Keller Williams Realty | cjharrington.crs@gmail.com | 440-336-0612 9363 Stonington Road, Parma Heights, OH Parma Heights Real Estate-9363 Stonington Road(Parma Heights, Ohio)-In Ground Heated Pool 3BR/2BA Single Family House offered at $129,750 Year Built 1923 Sq Footage 1,612 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 2 Parking 1 Car garage Lot Size .172 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Attached sun porch overlooks sparkling 40'x18' heated in-ground pool on this unique, well maintained 1,612 sqft. Colonial! Decorator's Palate! Streamline Euro-style kitchen with pull outs. Plenty of counter space, cabinetry, stain... 08/30/2009

Parma Heights Real Estate - 08/30/09 - LISTING - 9363 Stonington Road (Parma Heights, Ohio ) In Ground Pool - WWW.CJHARRINGTON.COM - 440-336-0612 LinksCJ's TEAM SITEPhoto GalleryDescriptionAttached sun porch overlooks sparkling 40'x18' heated in-ground pool on this unique, well maintained 1,612 sqft. Colonial! Decorator's Palate! Streamline Euro-style kitchen with pull outs. Plenty of counter space, cabinetry, stainless steel dishwasher and a Wolf Range. 2 full baths - one on the main floor and one up. Both remodeled with corian, contemporary lights, fixtures and ceramic surrounds. Large great room flows right into the formal dining room great for entertaining. Private courtyard-style covered patio with a grilling area. All appliances except the microwave. Retractable awning. Water-proo... 08/30/2009

Parma Heights Real Estate - 08/23/2009 - LISTINGS - 9363 Stonington Road (Parma Heights, Ohio ) In Ground Heated Pool - WWW.CJHARRINGTON.COM - 440-336-0612 C J Harrington | Keller Williams Realty | cjharrington.crs@gmail.com | 440-336-0612 9363 Stonington Road, Parma Heights, OH Parma Heights Real Estate-9363 Stonington Road(Parma Heights, Ohio)-In Ground Heated Pool 3BR/2BA Single Family House offered at $129,750 Year Built 1923 Sq Footage 1,612 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 2 Parking 1 Car garage Lot Size .172 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Attached sun porch overlooks sparkling 40'x18' heated in-ground pool on this unique, well maintained 1,612 sqft. Colonial! Decorator's Palate! Streamline Euro-style kitchen with pull outs. Plenty of counter space, cabinetr... 08/23/2009

Parma Heights Real Estate - 08/23/09 - LISTINGS - 9363 Stonington Road (Parma Heights, Ohio ) In Ground Heated Pool - WWW.CJHARRINGTON.COM - 440-336-0612 LinksCJ's TEAM SITEPhoto GalleryDescriptionAttached sun porch overlooks sparkling 40'x18' heated in-ground pool on this unique, well maintained 1,612 sqft. Colonial! Decorator's Palate! Streamline Euro-style kitchen with pull outs. Plenty of counter space, cabinetry, stainless steel dishwasher and a Wolf Range. 2 full baths - one on the main floor and one up. Both remodeled with corian, contemporary lights, fixtures and ceramic surrounds. Large great room flows right into the formal dining room great for entertaining. Private courtyard-style covered patio with a grilling area. All appliances except the microwave. Retractable awning. Wa... 08/23/2009

Below you will find all active listings plus pending, and closed sales for the second quarter of 2009. Activity has increased for me and most agents I know with a nice combination of buyers buying and listings selling. The numbers are down slightly from first quarter, but activity is steady. There are, of course many homeowners still facing foreclosure, short sales, and unemployment. As has been the case for quite some time now, if you want to sell your home, pricing is key. All information is obtained from NEOHREX and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.   PARMA   SINGLE FAMILY CONDOS # OF ACTIVE LISTINGS 442 32 AVG. SQFT. 1445 1287 AVG. PRICE PER SQFT. $93.41 $83.97 AVG. MARKET TIME 125 180 AVG. LIST PRICE $130,402 $100,427 AVG. SALE PRICE N/A N/A       # OF PENDING LISTINGS 57 2 AV... 07/22/2009

Below you will find the number of total active listings along with those that went into contingent, pending, and closed status for the month of May. Although foreclosures and short sales are a large part of the market, the federal tax credit has brought some new buyers into the market. If you want to sell your home this year, pricing remains critical. If you are interested in buying a home this year, speak with a qualified and reputable lender and get a pre-approval before you go house hunting.   PARMA   SINGLE FAMILY CONDOS # of active listings 399 30 Avg. list price $130,541 $93,658 Avg. sqft. 1446 1270 Avg. price per sqft $93.16 $79.60 Avg. market time 131 167       # of contingent listings for May 2009 19 0 Avg. list price $112,953   Avg. sqft. 1414   Avg. price per sqft. $82.82   A... 06/01/2009

Below you will find Parma Ohio market statistics for active and pending listings from the first of the year and closed sales for the month of April. The "spring" market had a much slower start than last year, with concern on the part of buyers over jobs, job stability, and losses in the financial markets. The $8000 2009 home buyer tax credit has motivated first time buyers to purchase, but for those who want to move up or downsize it has been a bit more challenging. If you are thinking of selling in the near future, make sure your home is ready for the market and consider your price very carefully as it will be critical to the successful sale of your home. SINGLE FAMILY HOMES IN PARMA OHIO # of active listings 372 avg. sqft. 1423 avg. price per sqft $90.20 avg. market time 129 avg. list... 05/03/2009

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 PARMA                 # CLOSED 37 54 55 40 33 38   AVG. PRICE $97,065 $98,434 $93,778 $81,770 $94,905 $81,284   AVG. SQFT. 1308 1290 1296 1389 1352 1258   AVG. PRICE PER SQFT $74.34 $77.98 $74.12 $61.53 $70.26 $62.69   % TO LIST PRICE 95.16% 95.57% 95.51% 93.79% 96.46% 93.85%   AVG. MARKET TIME 144 132 128 97 107 129     If you would like to buy or sell a home in Parma 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 E... 04/01/2009

Great news! Parma Ohio Grant Money is Back!!!!!!Here are some important points of this program. The buyer must have a pre-qualification/pre-approval letter for a mortgage in the amount of $70,000 or greater from a bank/lending institution Purchasers will receive a down payment assistance LOAN of 10% of the purchase price up to a maximum of $10,000.00 The loan will be at zero percent interest for a period of 5 years to be reduced at a rate of 1/60th per month of ownership and occupancy, and secured by a second mortgage lien on the house. Lien shall be released by the city following 60 months of residency and occupancy of the property by the purchaser. City shall not subordinate the lien to any subsequent lien holder The First Time Home Buyer Program will run from March 2, 2009 through Ju... 03/07/2009

 The City of Parma has participated in a Down Payment Assistance Program for a Number of years and is coming out with their 2009 program effective March 2, 2009.  The Citiy of Parma's program allows for 10% of the Sales price up to $10,000 as a grant that can be used as the down payment on the purchase of a home in Parma, Ohio.   The grant/Loan is forgivable over a Five year period.  There are a number of different rules that must me followed to qualify for the Grant/Loan, so please call me or Parma's Community Development department prior to submitting any offer for the purchase of a home.  Below you will find the income limitation for this program.    2008 Income Guidelines Members of Household Maximum Household Income 1 $34,800 2 $39,750 3 $44,750 4 $49,700 5 $53,700 6 $57,650 7 $61,... 02/26/2009