Date Archives: March 2022

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The Lead Safe Cleveland Coalition was founded to address and prevent the issue of lead poisoning in the community. Beginning in March of 2021, the City of Cleveland's Department of Building and Housing began requiring that all residential rental units built before 1978 must have a Lead Safe Certification. With such a large portion of Cleveland homes having been built before that time period, we wanted to spread awareness on Lead Safe Certification and how this can be done. Here are the 6 Steps that the Lead Safe Cleveland Coalition put together to become certified.

1. Contact the Resource Center

Not sure where to start and need help? Call the resource center at 833.601.5323, or email at lsrc@ehw.org

2. Check your property

According to leadsafecle.org, 90% of residential rental units in the city of Cleveland were built before 1978. Your property is very likely to be one of them!

Potential lead hazards include any area with deteriorating lead-based paint (peeling, chipping, chalking, cracking, damaged, or damp), especially those places that children can chew or that get a lot of wear-and-tear, such as: windows & window sills, doors & door frames, stairs, railings, banisters, and porches.

3. Remediate any lead hazards

Contact a professional or complete the work yourself by becoming RRP certified.

4. Clean your property

Clean up any mess before receiving an inspection! All debris should be properly disposed of prior to receiving the inspection.

5. Get lead clearance

Schedule an inspection…and pass!

6. Apply for lead safety certification

Click here to fill out the application and officially become Lead Safe Certified!

Why is this important? Lead Safe Certification and the Lead Safe Cleveland Coalition work hard to prevent the community from being affected by lead poisoning. By becoming certified, rental property owners can help contribute to a safer community and help prevent illness.

For a more detailed breakdown of each step as well as links to the required documents needed for certification, click here to visit Lead Safe Cleveland Coalition's website.

Welcome to Cleveland! Progressive Urban Real Estate would like to congratulate all of those medical students who were matched to one of Cleveland's esteemed hospital systems.  For those not familiar with Match Day, it is the day that medical students across the country find out if they have been chosen for a residency and where the residency will be.  Cleveland, with its strong medical institutions, is a top spot to land.  Generally medical residents will be around for 3-5 years and start working at their selected hospitals on July 1st so between now and then it is a flurry of activity getting to know the Cleveland area and deciding where to live and whether to rent an apartment or purchase a home.  

For those medical residents coming to town, our team of experienced agents work hard to help buyers navigate the local real estate market. To assist new hospital residents with the relocation process, we put together a list of the top questions buyers should ask themselves when looking to buy in the Cleveland area.

1. Do you want to lease or purchase?
2. What are you looking for in a home? What are your must haves? 
3. Are you looking for a single-family home? Duplex? Condominium?
4. What is your max budget?
5. What kind of loan are you planning to finance with?  
6. Are you familiar with 0% down doctor loans?
7. Is there a specific neighborhood you want to focus on? 

Ready to officially relocate to the Cleveland area? Secure a PURE realtor! We are here to help. Our agents are local Cleveland experts and have been serving the community for over 30 years. Click here to check out our Relocation Guide.

Cleveland's brewery scene is a nationally recognized attraction within the city's vibrant restaurant arena. The city's coffee scene holds a close second with an incredible collection of local shops spread across neighborhoods. We put together a comprehensive list of Cleveland's coffee shops just in time for spring. Enjoy a coffee tour of the Land while checking out new Metropark spots, or before catching a sunset at Edgewater Beach or Euclid Beach. Let us know what your favorite local coffee shop is or if we missed any. Progressive Urban Real Estate is a proud supporter of small businesses and Cleveland's dedication to locally owned establishments.

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Campus District

Cafe Ah-Roma

2230 Euclid Avenue

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Detroit Shoreway

Ready Set! Coffee 

7306 Detroit Avenue

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Gypsy Bean 

6425 Detroit Avenue

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Downtown

The Copper Moon

1127 Euclid Avenue

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Milk + Honey

1100 Superior Avenue

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StoneFruit Coffee Company

530 Euclid Avenue

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Erie Island Coffee

2053 E. 4th Street

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Phoenix Coffee

1700 E. 9th Street

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Phoenix Coffee

826 W. St. Clair Avenue

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Savour Coffee + Creations

127 Public Square

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Flats East Bank

27 Club Coffee

1215 W. 10th Street

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Glenville

Cleveland Cold Brew Coffee + Cafe 

1400 E. 105th Street

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Kamm's Corners (West Park)

Savor the Moment

4080 Rocky River Drive

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Larchmere

UnBar Cafe 

12635 Larchmere Boulevard 

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Midtown

Cafe Phix

6815 Euclid Avenue

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North Collinwood

Six Shooter Coffee

15613 Waterloo Road

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Ohio City

Lekko Coffee 

2529 Detroit Avenue

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City Roast Coffee

1979 W. 25th Street

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Duck Rabbit Coffee

4160 Lorain Avenue

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Rising Star 

1455 W. 29th Street

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Phoenix Coffee

3000 Bridge Avenue

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Koffie Cafe

2517 Market Avenue

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Old Brooklyn

Coffee Coffee Coffee

4193 Pearl Road

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Metropolitan Coffee

4744 Broadview Road

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St. Clair - Superior

Kafela

6710 St. Clair Avenue

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Tremont

Civilization 

2366 W. 11th Street

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affoGATO Cat Cafe

761 Starkweather Avenue

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Terrapin Bakery
3146 W. 14th Street

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Pour Coffee Co.

807 Literary Road

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Loop

2180 W. 11th Street

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Roasted

2275 Professor Avenue

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University Circle

The Coffee House

11300 Juniper Road

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Blue Sky Brews

2187 Murray Hill Road

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Fluffy Duck Cafe

10001 Chester Avenue

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