On September 11 & 12 there will be a craft show. Kick off fall with decorative items, handcrafted gifts. candles, jewelry and yummy baked goods. There is no cost for admission. There will also be a car show on Sunday! Take some time to stop by! Hours will be 11-5 on both days.
Don't forget the Bridge Street Farmer's Market located in the Bridge Street Plaza parking lot. You'll find produce (seasonal), pecans, herbs, plants and much much more. What a great place to buy your fresh produce in Ashtabula! The farmers market is open every Sunday from 10-2 until October.
If you're stretching your dollars trying to make ends meet---and who isn't??? The Consignment Shop in Rock Creek can help. You'll find a huge selection of clothing , shoes and many other items. This is such a great place, its worth a stop to check it out. Open 9-5 on weekdays and 9-4 on Saturday. The Consignment Store is located at 4608 State Route 45 in Rome.
Ashtabula County is such a great place to live and work. If you'd like to know more about any home or land in Ashtabula, Lake or Geauga County-
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Jackie Stewart- Prudential Select Properties.
Land in Northeastern Ohio is still a great investment. Not only does land appreciate in value, it can also offer other revenues in the form of royalties from gas and/or oil production. An oil or gas lease is a lease giving the lessee the right to extract oil and gas from the land. Similar to a mining lease rather than a land lease, in that the lessee has ownership interest in a portion of the property ( oil and gas ) rather than just the use of the property. The lessor is usually paid based on the oil and gas taken. What are royalties and how are they paid?
Royalties are an agreed upon percentage of the profits of the oil and/or gas. Once the costs of the lessess's operations are deducted, the landowner receives a percentage. In essence a royalty is a fraction or percentage o the value of a natural resource, in this case oil or gas, which is paid to the owner of the resource by those extracting and selling it.
Northeast Ohio's acreage is some of the most beautiful and versatile in the country. There are parcels of beautiful rolling land, gorgeous wooded land and everything in between. Choosing the right parcel of land to build your cabin or dream home might be a little difficult with all the diversity of our area. If you are considering purchasing a home or piece of land in Ashtabula, Lake or Geauga County I'd be happy to assist you in your search and/or answer any questions you may have! 
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In the sales contract, the sellers of your new home agreed to leave the custom blinds, refrigerator, built-in entertainment system and those fine cabinets and workbench in the garage. But when you show up on moving day, all of those amenities are long gone. Moreover, the lock on the back door is broken; there is a huge gouge in the drywall near the front bathroom. Although these circumstances are extreme, they could happen, which is why it is important to have a final inspection of the home you are purchasing before the closing. A pre-closing inspection gives you, one last opportunity to verify that you are getting all that was promised in the sales contract. Although buyers still have legal recourse if they discover—even after closing—that the condition of the home is not as it should be. Of course, the best time to identify problems is before closing when the seller will be motivated to correct any deficiencies to close the transaction. Typically, a buyer takes possession of a property one to three months after signing the sales agreement. And a lot can happen before the actual move-in. Appliances and fixtures can break, and walls, carpets and doors can be damaged during the seller’s final weeks in the house, particularly during move-out. Sometimes the seller will simply have forgotten that he or she has agreed to leave the refrigerator or window coverings with the house. Whatever the reason, problems identified before the closing have the best chance of being remedied. If possible, schedule the inspection right before the closing, such as the day before. Ask your real estate professional to attend the inspection with you. Here’s what to do: Using a copy of the sales contract as a checklist, first make sure that all items that should be in place (appliances, built-in furniture, window coverings, fixtures, etc.) are there. Test each appliance to make sure they work properly. Bring along an electrical clock or radio to test each electrical outlet. Test all electrical switches and the garage door opener. Run the garbage disposal and turn on every water faucet, checking under the sinks for leaks. Flush the toilets. Inspect the floors, carpets, walls and doors for recent damage. If you discover that something is damaged or missing, make a note of it and inform your real estate professional immediately. In most cases, the seller is usually able to take care of small problems immediately, either by making a needed repair or offering compensation to handle it. And, if there are major problems, the seller can even sign a statement acknowledging the deficiency and agree to correct it. Although pre-closing inspections take time and may be inconvenient, they are important and well worth the buyer’s time.
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Please join Jackie Stewart on Sunday, August 1 from 2-4 PM for a Property tour of one of the most unique parcels of land in Ashtabula County! Enjoy an afternoon of information, maps and an opportunity to walk this exceptional property!
The property boasts 770' of road frontage along with 846' of Grand River frontage. And if that's not enough there's an acre sized STOCKED pond, gated drive, double septic system ALREADY INSTALLED and public water is available at the street. The potential exists for a hobby maple syrup farm utilizing the multitude of maple trees you'll find here.
Are you a hunter? The rolling, ravined woods should keep you happily hunting for many years to come!
Don't miss this opportunity to walk and enjoy this acreage.
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Rolling Woods
• lot / land "What A Beauty!" - 
MLS® $110,000
Saybrooke Township, Ashtabula County - Looking for land in all the wrong places? You may be if you haven't taken a look at this beauty! Sights and sounds of the country are yours on nearly 47 acres of beautiful rolling, wooded land near Lake Erie in Saybrook Twp. Nice hunting property and excellent building spot with FREE GAS and ROYALITES.
Why wait? Schedule a time to walk it and see if you don't want to own it!!
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Very nice property. Mineral Rights transfer to new owner. Free Gas available, Gas Royalties. This young forest also boasts many mature trees! Don't delay and miss your opportunity!
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You’ve made the decision to sell your home. Even if you’ve sold a house before, this process can be daunting because it is a major financial transaction that involves many steps from selecting a sales professional and marketing the home, to negotiating with buyers and finally receiving funds at the closing. Yet, the home-selling process doesn’t have to be intimidating if you know what to expect. The process can be divided in nine steps.
Step 1: List your property with a real estate professional. Select someone who is knowledgeable, listens carefully, and with whom you feel comfortable. Interview at least three real estate professionals. Use their listing presentations to compare their preparation and professionalism. Don’t base your selection solely on selling price or commission. It’s probably best to avoid working with someone who promises you the moon—in this case, an unrealistically high price—then has to make price reductions until the property sells. Instead, focus on marketing plans, service and past results.
Step 2: Establish price and time frame. Determining a fair asking price is crucial in this market. Price the property too high and it could languish on the market. Of course you could always decrease the price later, yet you’ve lost potential buyers. Your real estate professional can help you determine true market value based on a comparable market analysis, which will include recent home sale transactions as well as homes currently on the market. Supply and demand, craftsmanship, amenities, condition and any special circumstances can also impact price. For instance, a relocation move might necessitate a quick sale.
Step 3: Develop and implement a marketing strategy. To get the most exposure for your home, you should have a marketing plan with clear objectives and an outline of specific resources to be used. Your plan should include a mixture of conventional and online marketing to optimize your reach to potential buyers.
Step 4: Get Your Home in Show Condition. Remember, you only get one chance to make a first impression. So make sure your home is in tip-top shape inside and out. Eliminate clutter and remove personal items. Refresh the paint, clean the carpets and make minor repairs. Keep the grass trimmed and add color to your landscape. You may also want to consider hiring a professional to stage your home. A home in move-in condition is much more attractive to buyers in a competitive market.
Step 5: An offer is submitted. Once your home is on the market, a buyer will make an offer through his/her real estate sales professional. The buyer’s sales professional will present the offer to your representative, who will promptly relay it to you and help you evaluate the offer. Step 6: The negotiation process begins and eventually an offer is accepted. One of the most critical roles played by your real estate professional is in the negotiation phase. Negotiations over the terms of a home-purchase contract can be extremely sensitive. The process of offer and counter-offer may go on until parties arrive at an acceptable contract, which can go very quickly or take days, even weeks. Step 7: Buyers submit a loan application and home inspections are scheduled. Most often, the loan approval is contingent upon a satisfactory appraisal and various inspections. Step 8: The loan is approved and the closing process begins. Once the buyer’s home loan has been approved, preparations begin for the closing.
The closing, also referred to as settlement or close of escrow, is the final step toward completing the sales transaction between the buyer and seller. During this process, your sales professional will funnel all the necessary closing documents to the escrow agent. This may include the deed, mortgage, tax receipts, a Certificate of Occupancy and other documents. A final walk-through will also be scheduled. Once the escrow agent receives the paperwork and the funds pertaining to the sale of the property, the escrow is closed. Step 9: Time to move! Of course this is a simplification of what is otherwise a complex transaction. As you are going through each stage of the process, look to your real estate professional to provide guidance so that you feel comfortable every step of the way.
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Are you an avid camper or a just a camping hobbiest? Do you crave outdoor time in the woods? Are you passionate about hunting or hiking?
You'll find some of the most beautiful campground in Northeast Ohio. Like Buccaaneer Campsites in Jefferson Ohio. You'll find 170 campsites here on a huge 260 acres! There are overnight, weekly, monthly and seasonal sites available. Do you enjoy the great outdoors but still need your modern conveniences? Thats ok. There's electric and hot water/showers here. Choose between pull thrus and tent sites. Activities? How about fishing and swimming? Maybe you'd enjoy the game room instead. Try your hand at the mini golf or take a hike along the the trails. Kids needs some recreational time too and they'll find it in the playground.
Worried about leaving your pet at home? Well don't worry, just bring them with you. Pets are permitted on a leash.
Buccaneer Camp Ground is open from May 1 thru October 31. They are located at 1408 State Route 307 in Jefferson Village, Ohio. 4 Miles Southeast of Interstate 90 and Route 45 at the Ashtabula Exit.
For more information-- http://www.buccaneercampsites.com or you may call 440-576-2881.
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Jackie Stewart, Land and Rural Property Specialist in Northeast Ohio.
Prudential Select Properties
If you’re a late “Boomer” or a “Gen X” or “Gen Y’er,” you’re likely looking for a place to position assets given the extreme volatility of U.S. equity markets and paltry returns of money market instruments and other safe havens.
Real estate, even through the market downturn, has long been considered a conservative, long-term strategy to growing wealth. Better yet, lower home prices across America and record-low mortgage rates have created an historic buying opportunity for real estate including second/vacation homes. It’s a “ground floor” opportunity that comes with doors, windows, a roof and potential for many great moments and memories.
Long-term demand for second homes looks strong, as there are large numbers of people in the prime buying years for second/vacation homes. Late Boomers? There are roughly 40 million of these potential second-home buyers, and another 85 million between the ages of 30 and 49. For all, second homes suitable for play now and retirement later have significant appeal.
U.S. vacation-home sales rose 8% last year to 553,000, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Though well below a 2006 peak of 1.067 million sales, it represents the first gain in three years. Median price for a vacation home increased 12.6 in 2009, perhaps reflecting movement higher-end markets, said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun.
How you use a second home is up to you, but if it’s something you’ve been considering, now is the time to get the information you need to make an informed decision. A qualified real estate professional can help guide you through financial considerations, assist you in finding the right community and even refer you to a resort property specialist for the destination of your dreams. Your real estate professional may be able to get you the information and advice you need to use the equity in your current home to finance the down payment on a second home, for example.
For many, a second home in a vacation or resort area can be an income property when not in use. Once again, a real estate professional will help you consider property management options that can be a crucial financial factor as well as important to peace of mind.
Some of the best locations are not more than two to three hours away from major metropolitan areas by car or plane. For example, Bostonians gravitate to Cape Cod. New Yorkers favor the Hamptons. San Franciscans retreat to Lake Tahoe and Angelenos head for Palm Springs or Big Bear. Many people who live in the West also have second homes there. Yet, the biggest feeder market for second homes in the South are buyers from the Northeast.
What makes a second home location ideal? Natural beauty is great, but don’t forget about cultural and social resources, as well as first-rate golf, tennis and other popular sports facilities.
Second homes are a discretionary purchase, and everyone wants to feel secure in their environment. That’s why gated and guarded residential communities will continue their appeal. And locations such as Sante Fe, New Mexico, and Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, which are removed from most urban problems, continue to be attractive.
Nevertheless, you will likely get more enjoyment out of a property you can get to quickly and can use frequently. Since you know this area, chances are you’ll make a better real estate investment closer to home. And be sure to look at each property with an eye toward tomorrow, because the vacation homes likely to appreciate the most are the ones that Boomers can play in today and retire in tomorrow.
Once you’ve narrowed your search to two or three communities that fit your price range and lifestyle, make comparisons of price and sales activity. Your real estate professional can help you determine which communities are most sales-worthy at present, and which are more likely to continue to be.
There are many factors involved in selecting the right community for you and your family. Discuss your options with your real estate professional. This will provide the information he or she needs to help you find property listings to tour. Remember, a targeted approach to house hunting is less time consuming, less expensive and more efficient.
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Great Investment.
• 1,516 sq. ft. duplex "Multifamily" - MLS® $39,900
North Conneaut, Conneaut - Super Income Producer for the Investor. Duplex with many updates. Newer cabinets, windows and porch. This home is affordable and would make a great investment. Don't let this one slip away. Contact Jackie for more info.
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Interested in antiques? Then this is the place for you!! Aunties Antique Mall located at 15567 Main Street in Parkman Township is home to over 100 dealers and encompasses 14,000 square feet and 140 booths. There's bound to be something that will catch your eye. Among some of the offerings are antique furniture, coins, glass ware, kitchen, books, toys and so much much more. There's even a layaway available--how convenient!
Aunties is located a mile west of Route 528 on Route 422 in Parkman and is oen daily 10 AM til 5 PM. There is also space available for vendors.
If you are an antique lover stop out at Aunties Antique Malls and browse around.
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Jackie Stewart- Land and Rural Property Specialist.
Restorable Farm House.
• 1,652 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story - MLS® $49,500
Morgan, Rock Creek - Solid old farmhouse on over 6 acres, looking for some love and elbow grease to bring it back to its glory days! Structurally Solid but needs interior renovations. This house could be great for someone looking for a deal and who doesn't mind work.
Beautiful acreage, outbuildings, much potential here.
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Existing and potential homeowners are looking at real estate from all angles as the U.S. economy and local housing markets continue their recovery. For many, there is strong appeal in buying brand-new homes as myriad builder incentives and low interest rates create significant value. Today’s new homes boast exciting floor plans and designs tailored for specific lifestyles, complete with a huge array of features and appointments. They include energy efficient products and building techniques, reducing buyers’ utility bills. Of course, new-home consumers love that their properties, from roofs to appliances, will not need replacement for many years. It might not seem necessary to involve a real estate professional in a transaction where a buyer can deal directly with a builder. Yet by using a real estate professional you gain a skilled professional to protect your interests and guide you along the right path. Here are 11 advantages to using a real estate professional when buying a newly constructed home. 1. Just as a real estate professional calls on experience and knowledge of an area to help buyers locate pre-owned homes in a community, he or she can also direct buyers interested in newly built homes to developments and communities that match client specifications. 2. A sales professional can suggest builders with reputations for delivering a high-quality product, responding quickly to issues, and being financially sound. 3. A sales professional may be familiar with how a builder prices his products and where there may be room to negotiate price or upgrades. 4. Without representation, you are one buyer purchasing only one home. But a sales professional can significantly impact a builder’s bottom line by providing a steady supply of customers. This leverage may work in your favor at the negotiating table. [Note: The builder may require your sales professional to accompany you on your first visit to the site. Check with the builder.] 5. The lender approval process may go smoother if a sales professional schedules visits, accompanies you to lenders, and helps expedite required documents. 6. What may seem like a simple transaction can grow legally complex and risky. A sales professional is familiar with those complexities and risks inherent in the homebuying process. When such questions arise, we can steer you to the right advisors and services you may require. 7. If your contract includes a contingency to sell an existing home your real estate sales professional assuredly can help, though your sales professional will explain that buying before selling isn’t always in your best interest as it can undermine your bargaining. 8. When relocating to a new area, sales professionals can be particularly valuable resources. In addition to providing local area information regarding schools, day care or elder care services, public transportation, proposed development, and so on, once construction is under way, they can periodically stop by the work site, supply you with progress reports, and photograph or videotape phases of the construction. 9. A sales professional can assist you as you face hundreds of design choices and consider which upgrades could potentially add value to the home when it comes time to sell. 10. A sales professional can accompany you at the site while you okay the plumbing and electrical locations prior to dry walling, as well as on the walk-through or builder orientation. 11. Lastly, most often the builder pays the sales professional’s commission. You enjoy individual attention and support at no cost to you. Builder incentives and heightened affordability have many real estate consumers considering brand-new homes. Rather than rely on builders’ agents – who are paid by the builders – savvy shoppers are hiring real estate sales professionals to help them through the buying process and on to the American dream.
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Jackie Stewart
Prudential Select Properties.
Would you like to learn more about the Indians native to Northeastern Ohio from 10,000 B.C. until 1650 A.D.? Come to the Indian Museum located in Downtown Willoughby. You'll be able to see arts and crats of our North American continent dating from 1800 until the Present. Lots to learn and enjoy here. The Gift shop features new, unique items at low prices. Stop by from 10 AM until 4 PM on weekdays, and on Saturday and Sunday from 1-4 PM. The Shop is closed on Major holidays.
Group tours are available by reservation. More info? 440-951-3813 or www.indianmuseumoflakecounty.org
Make 2010 a summer to remember!
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2 Acre Building Lot on Painesville Warren Rd. Leroy Twp. - Announcing a great price on this fabulous building lot on Painesville Warren Road! Woods, wildlife, birds--what a great place to build YOUR dream home! More land IS AVAILABLE!!
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MLS® $24,000 - Priced Right!.
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