Date Archives: September 2019

Fall is a cozy time of year here in Cleveland with our abundance of locally owned coffee shops, thriving breweries, and picture-worthy patios. When selling your home, you want potential buyers to feel that same type of coziness that drew them to this city. Potential buyers want to be able to picture themselves in a space and what better time to do that than during the autumn months. To prepare your home for the upcoming fall housing market, we put together a few tips for ensuring that your home is in top form and ready for selling.  

1. Clean up the exterior of your home. Cleveland is sprawling with greenery and this time of year, our yards and streets are being covered by falling leaves. Rake those leaves! Clean up any fallen branches. Mow your lawn (hopefully) one last time for a while. Remove any seasonal plants that may have reached its prime with the end of summer. And clean out those gutters! A clean yard is more appealing to potential buyers and makes your home more desirable.
2. Step up your landscape! With an increase of bare trees and muted colors, make sure your landscaping is in tip-top shape. Replace summer flowers with flowers and plants that grow during autumn. Attract potential buyers with gorgeous landscaping perfect for fall. 
3. Have your furnace/HVAC serviced. Before turning on your furnace or HVAC, make sure the system is fully cleaned and serviced to avoid any mechanical issues or unwanted smells when showing your home. Even better, this can also help things run more smoothly during the selling process!
4. Clean your windows. This past spring and summer in Cleveland have been rainy which can cause windows to appear dirty and prevent natural light from entering the home. Be sure to clean all windows to improve appearance, reduce any spots, and let in as much light as possible when showing your home.  
5. Clean your fireplace. Especially before using! This one is mainly for safety but also helps prevent any damage to the fireplace and even your roof. Similar to your furnace, having your fireplace serviced prior to listing your home can help the selling process easier. 
6. Add extra lighting. Fall means cooler temps, warm drinks, AND shorter days. With less natural light, make sure to keep your rooms bright by adding extra lighting, whether that be plug-in lamps, hanging fixtures, or candles. It is important that buyers can actually see the home that they are viewing!
7. Decorate with warm colors and subtle fall accents. When potential buyers visit your home, they want to be able to picture themselves living there so be sure to keep decorations minimal to avoid clutter. Try adding a decorative wreath to your door and some festive items to your mantel or table centerpiece. Simple items will make your home for sale more inviting and cozy.

Clark–Fulton is a neighborhood on the West Side of Cleveland, Ohio located just southwest of downtown. It is bounded roughly by Train Avenue to the north, Scranton Road to the east, Daisy Avenue and I-71 to the south, and W.48th Street on the west. 

Originally settled by Europeans in the late 1800s, the Clark-Fulton area was originally inhabited by European immigrants due to an abundance of jobs at the numerous local breweries and the neighboring stockyards. The area's diverse population contributes to the vibrant mix of community events, ethnic restaurants, and historic churches. Clark Fulton is home to La Villa Hispana, located near the intersection of Clark Ave. and West 25thStreet, and the popular La Placita summer events.

With its proximity to I-71, I-90, SR 176, and I-490, the Clark-Fulton neighborhood is just a short drive to downtown, University Circle, Cleveland's east side and west side suburbs. The neighborhood is also a short bike ride to the Cleveland Metropark Zoo located in Old Brooklyn and has easy access to public transit, Steelyard Commons, the West Side Market, and the MetroHealth campus. 

Food

Bruno's Ristorante

Johnny's Bar on Fulton

Joe De's Pizzeria

Big Bites

Cedarland

7 Cravings

Diane Baker's Diner

Fabio's Pizza Cleveland

Las Villas Deli & Pastries

Las Dos Fronteras

Sabor Catracho Jireh

Hong Kong Kitchen

Cafe Social Latinoamericano

Tony's Delicatessen

Dunlap's Country Corner

Mana Bakery

Benny's Sports Bar

Lara's Cakes

Gargano's

El Taino

Caribe Bake Shop

Mazzone & Sons Bakery

Attractions

Hildebrandt Provisions Company

The Hildebrandt Provisions Company is a repurposed meat packaging plant originally started to support a variety of artists and entrepreneurs. With their industrial design and 160,000 square feet, they have space ranging from small lofts to large open floor plans. The company host small events in their historic flat and open their doors several times a year to allow the community to tour spaces. Their artist residents include a wide variety of disciplines ranging from ceramics, artistic glass, woodworking, painting and many more. They are also home to the Hildebrandt Artist Collective; a group of people engaged in creative work.

Parks

Trent Park

Roberto Clemente Park

Fenwick Park

Events

51st Annual Puerto Rican Parade & Festival | Sunday, August 4, 2019 from 11a to 10p

2019 St. Rocco's Festival | Thursday, August 29, 2019 from 5p to 10p

Welcome to Cleveland's newest development located in Midtown's Health-Tech Corridor! Townhome units feature beautifully designed 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath with tons of natural light, an open floor plan, and a large kitchen with island and tons of cabinetry. The living area features a fireplace and large exterior balcony with sliding glass doors. There are three bedrooms on the third floor with two full baths and a rooftop deck with breathtaking panoramic views of the City! The interior is finely crafted featuring luxurious high-end standards and finishes including an open-concept spacious floor plan, a bonus room that could be used as an office/den or could be converted into an additional bedroom, hand-scraped engineered wood flooring, modern kitchen cabinets, quartz countertops, and stainless steel appliance package. 

Each unit also features high-efficiency furnace and air conditioning, modern hardware and fixtures, smarthome technology, standard home security and Pre-wired AV home audio system, an attached two-car garage, and a rooftop balcony terrace with panoramic views. As an additional bonus, the townhomes feature 15-Year 100% Tax Abatement—and can qualify up to $30,000 Greater Circle Living Grant (GCL). Each townhome is only minutes to Downtown Cleveland, Playhouse Square, University Circle, St. Clair-Superior, and Little Italy with easy access to I-90. Take the Healthline by bus or bike path to downtown. 

The surrounding neighborhood is part of the up-and-coming Midtown neighborhood along the Euclid Health Line bus system. Located in between downtown Cleveland and the University Circle area, the Midtown community has been experiencing a great deal of growth and development in recent years. With access to University Circle's medical campuses and downtown Cleveland's corporate offices, the Midtown area is a perfect location for professionals looking to live the city lifestyle. Due to the areas central location, residents have access to not only downtown Cleveland and University Circle, but direct access to the E. 55th pier and the rest of Cleveland's lakefront parks to the north. Additionally, residents have easy access to the city's outdoor amenities including the 87-Mile Towpath Trail which runs through the heart of the Ohio & Erie Canalway. The path starts in the Cleveland Flats and runs south all the way to New Philadelphia. 

Food

Dave's Market & Eatery

Gust Gallucci's Italian Foods & Market

Souper Market

Rumi's Market

Cleveland Bagel

Cafe

Cafe Phix Midtown

Vintage Tea and Coffee

Fluffy Duck Cafe

Attractions

Agora Theater & Ballroom

Dunham Tavern Museum

Midtown Learning Farm

In recent years, food trucks have taken over trendy neighborhoods all over the country, offering a plethora of unique and interesting gourmet bites served on wheels for all different types of tastes. Hosted by the MidTown Cleveland community development organization, the Chomp event is hosted every Tuesday with a number of local food trucks rotated weekly. 

MidTown Cleveland is the sole organization charged with leveraging MidTown's diverse assets to develop a dynamic neighborhood that unites the city's downtown and innovation districts. MidTown Cleveland provides services to MidTown's members, stakeholders, businesses and organizations, residents, and visitors in order to create a connected and complete community. They facilitate conversations, make connections, address safety concerns, and can help community members achieve their goals. 

Other neighborhood events include Recess at Midtown hosted by Recess Cleveland; an organization that uses sports, activities, games, arts & crafts, and music to help families exercise, relieve stress and connect with the community. The event is free and open to everyone.

Events

Neighbor Up Midtown 2019 | Thursday, September 5th from 6 to 8p

MidTown's 2019 Annual Meeting | Thursday, September 12th from 11:30am to 1pm

The Chomp | Every Wednesday from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm

Leo's Listening Party: Community Concert Series | Monthly Event (dates vary) from 6 to 9p