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By Stanley Stepak, Realtor - Avon Lake, Avon, Bay Village, Westlake,
(Howard Hanna - Avon Lake, OH)
It's time to get your Avon Lake or Northeast Ohio Garden ready for the Spring.  Here are some tips to get started: • Clear drainage ditchesLeaves and debris gather in drainage areas over the winter. Now is the time to ensure that the spring rains will have adequate runoff. Spring seedlings do best in soil which drains well. Because vegetative growth is at a low point in early spring, this is the easiest time of year for clearing drainage ditches. And be sure to put the cleared material, usually dead leaves and small branches, into the compost. Spring compost piles are commonly short on carbon-rich materials, and every addition helps. • Repair any bowed sides to raised beds. Fix trellises and fencing.Soggy winter soil puts a strain on raised beds; sometimes a stake will rot and give way....
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By Stanley Stepak, Realtor - Avon Lake, Avon, Bay Village, Westlake,
(Howard Hanna - Avon Lake, OH)
If you have been on the fence about placing your home on the market, well it is time to call me.  Home sales are up 44% over this time last year.  Price per square foot have been hovering around $115 a square foot average and yes that means even higher in some areas of town.    Curnt vs. Prev Month Curnt vs. Same Month 1 Yr Ago Curnt vs. Same Qtr 1 Yr Ago   Mar. 15 Feb. 15 % Change Mar. 15 Mar. 14 % Change Jan. 15 to Mar. 15 Jan. 14 to Mar. 14 % Change For Sale 55 54 1.9%  55 69 -20.3%  54 68 -20.6%  Sold 10 12 -16.7%  10 10 0%     13 9 44.4%  Pended 21 14 50%  21 12 75%  16 11 45.5%  Date 1/14 2/14 3/14 4/14 5/14 6/14 7/14 8/14 9/14 10/14 11/14 12/14 1/15 2/15 3/15 For Sale 66 68 69 70 85 82 90 86 75 77 73 59 54 54 55 New Listing 16 12 29 23 35 34 31 26 22 23 15 6 12 18 21 Sold 8 10 10...
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By Stanley Stepak, Realtor - Avon Lake, Avon, Bay Village, Westlake,
(Howard Hanna - Avon Lake, OH)
Planning your new move to Avon Lake or anywhere you plan to call “home” requires some careful planning and organization.  Here are some strong suggestions and plans to follow.  Wear shoes with good arch support and full-foot coverage. If weather permits,also wear long sleeves, jeans, and socks to help avoid injuries. Gather supplies: boxes (small, medium, and large), packing tape, roll of bubble wrap for fragile pieces, permanent black markers, Band-Aids, ice packs, pain reliever, trash bags, a wardrobe box for each person in the house, a good sense of humor, and anything else you’ll need. When acquiring boxes, make a stop at your local liquor or wine store to grab a few boxes with divided inserts. These boxes are perfect for safely transporting alcohol and other kitchen liquids like vi...
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By Stanley Stepak, Realtor - Avon Lake, Avon, Bay Village, Westlake,
(Howard Hanna - Avon Lake, OH)
Looking to build a new home in a great location, consider Legacy in Avon Lake. Legacy Pointe Golf Community in Avon Lake was designed to offer a variety of housing styles to meet the needs and desires of different segments of the population. The wide selection of elegant single-family homes are a great value with many unique designs to choose from. Whether you are searching for a home with a more traditional appeal or something with a touch of European flair, Legacy Pointe is sure to have the home design that will meet your wishes. In addition, the large home sites back up to beautiful golf course views or wooded landscapes that provide a fabulous backdrop for even the most distinguished home.Here are some benefits: Golf Course Ambience without the Membership Fees or Requirements Innova...
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By Stanley Stepak, Realtor - Avon Lake, Avon, Bay Village, Westlake,
(Howard Hanna - Avon Lake, OH)
When it comes to getting that sidewalk repaired in Avon Lake make sure you review the ordinance.  Here it is:   Codified Ordinance 660.05 states,   (a) Cleaning and Repairing Sidewalks. (1) No owner of any lot or land abutting upon any street or highway shall refuse, fail or neglect to repair or keep in repair the sidewalk in front of such lot or land after due notice ordering the repair of such sidewalk.   (2) If the owner or person having charge of such land fails to comply with such notice, Council shall cause the sidewalk to be repaired. All expenses and labor costs incurred shall, when approved by Council, be paid out of Municipal funds not otherwise appropriated. Council shall make a written return to the County Auditor of its action, with a statement of the charges for the servic...
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By Stanley Stepak, Realtor - Avon Lake, Avon, Bay Village, Westlake,
(Howard Hanna - Avon Lake, OH)
  In a previous post I had indicated that the last 3 months have shown a decrease in inventory ( a sign that homes are selling well in the area) and second, values had stabilized (another good sign for the local economy and an indication that there is a demand for homes in the area. I had been initially concerned about lake front homes not moving as quickly but again recent MLS reports have indicated an increase in lake front home sales.  So put a long story short the Avon Lake and surrounding communities appear to be doing fantastic.  Pendings increase in the last 30 days paired with decrease in inventory results in some pretty positive numbers.  Avon Lake itself has added a new city park from existing "save the trees" space and a new outdoor pool was added just a few years ago.  The s...
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By Stanley Stepak, Realtor - Avon Lake, Avon, Bay Village, Westlake,
(Howard Hanna - Avon Lake, OH)
Okay so full Spring weather is just around the corner and so there is no better time to get started now on that wonderful season.  So here are a list of fun and not so fun planning for Spring.   ·        FUN: Plant summer bulbs! Once the last freeze has occurred, plant summer-flowering bulbs such as begonias or gladiola to add a splash of color to your garden. You’ll enjoy these sun-loving perennials year after year. To find more information on summer-flowering bulbs and other gardening tips, visit the National Gardening Association.   ·        NOT SO FUN: Clean those ceiling fans! Circulating the air in your home is the least expensive and most energy-efficient way to cool a home. Or you can make life easier by purchasing a microfiber ceiling fan cleaner with an extendable reach that y...
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By Stanley Stepak, Realtor - Avon Lake, Avon, Bay Village, Westlake,
(Howard Hanna - Avon Lake, OH)
    Here is some safe driving tips that I have researched for ice and snow.  What I found was quite interesting.  Thank you "Cat and Fiddle for allowing me to share this. Driving on Ice Unlike snow, ice is often invisible. You have to guess where it might be. Look for reflections in the road surface ahead; what looks like water, may be ice. If the swishing sound of your tyres on a wet road goes quiet, you may be on ice. Bright sun and a warm wind can quickly thaw ice, but leave patches in sheltered areas, so be vigilant where a wall casts a shadow over the road. If you travel a road regularly, note where water collects on the road and may freeze. Road bridges and fly-overs freeze first because they are cooled from below. One of the first signs of slippery conditions is if the steering b...
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By Stanley Stepak, Realtor - Avon Lake, Avon, Bay Village, Westlake,
(Howard Hanna - Avon Lake, OH)
Congratulations to the students and staff of Avon Lake High School for being named one of America's Top High Schools!     Please see website link for the 2014 Daily Beast ranking of the “Top High Schools for 2014.”  ALHS is ranked 220 out of the 735 top high schools who made the ranking status this year.  This means ALHS moved up 390 places over the last two years as we were ranked 610 for the 2012 school year.  Some of the other high schools in Ohio were ranked as follows: Chagrin Falls = 114 Beachwood = 215 Mayfield = 485 Stow = 511 Independence = 512 Nordonia = 545
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By Stanley Stepak, Realtor - Avon Lake, Avon, Bay Village, Westlake,
(Howard Hanna - Avon Lake, OH)
Avon Lake Youth Basketball Designed to teach skills over a period of time, this program is for first through eighth grade students.  Registration for this program will be available online and we also accept in office registration and mail-in registration.  This winter 2015 program will begin January 5th and will end on March 8th. In an attempt to establish equitable teams we will be conducting player evaluations for 3rd – 8th grade players at a date TBA. Early Bird Registration October 1-26, 2014 1st & 2nd grade  $45.003rd – 8th grade  $55.00 October 27 - November 9, 2014  1st & 2nd grade  $55.003rd – 8th grade  $65.00 Registration Form FAQ Page Register For Program
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By Stanley Stepak, Realtor - Avon Lake, Avon, Bay Village, Westlake,
(Howard Hanna - Avon Lake, OH)
Date: October 2, 2014 Time: 7:00 pm Venue: Avon Lake High School175 Avon Belden Rd.Avon Lake, OH 44012(440) 933-6290
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By Stanley Stepak, Realtor - Avon Lake, Avon, Bay Village, Westlake,
(Howard Hanna - Avon Lake, OH)
2014 BIG TRUCKS will be   SEPTEMBER 20th from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.   at the Safety Center on Walker Rd.     We hope to see ALL of you here for this fun-filled event!  
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By Stanley Stepak, Realtor - Avon Lake, Avon, Bay Village, Westlake,
(Howard Hanna - Avon Lake, OH)
SOUPer Bowl Please see the attached flyer regarding the "Souper Bowl Food Drive," which benefits the Avon/Avon Lake Community Resource Services. The community donating the most non-perishable items (by weight) wins a trophy.   The game will be held at Avon Lake High School Memorial Stadium - Friday, August 29th at 6PM.   All food collected will directly benefit families in need right here in Avon Lake and Avon.  CRS will also be accepting cash donations.  Each $1 contributed will be counted as 5 pounds of food.  One truck for each community will be stationed at the football field and will be weighed after the first quarter of the game.  The winner of the food drive competition will be announced at half time and will be presented with the SOUPer Bowl trophy. 
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By Stanley Stepak, Realtor - Avon Lake, Avon, Bay Village, Westlake,
(Howard Hanna - Avon Lake, OH)
AUTOMATED RUBBISH & RECYCLING PROGRAM Allied Waste has provided blue refuse carts and green recycling carts to each home in Avon Lake.  Containers remain the property of Allied Waste and should not be removed from the residence. (For more information please contact the AW Customer Service Department at (440)458-5191 or (800) 433-1309, office hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.)   Day of Collection Recycling and rubbish materials will be picked up on Monday each week EXCEPT when a holiday falls on the regular pick-up day. If this occurs, then recycling and rubbish materials will be collected on Tuesday. Bulk pick-up day will be the second Monday of every month EXCEPT when a holiday falls on or before the regular bulk pickup day; if this occurs, then bulk pick-up day wi...
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By Stanley Stepak, Realtor - Avon Lake, Avon, Bay Village, Westlake,
(Howard Hanna - Avon Lake, OH)
Avon Lake Marching Shoremen will perform in Tampa Outback Bowl Avon Lake Marching Shoremen will perform in Tampa Outback Bowl The trip is planned for December 28th, 2014 to January 2nd, 2015.  Congrats Students!  
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By Stanley Stepak, Realtor - Avon Lake, Avon, Bay Village, Westlake,
(Howard Hanna - Avon Lake, OH)
After 32 years of hosting a Father's Day Tournament in Avon Lake, we have decided to adapt to the changing soccer landscape and offer something new and exciting. We hope you'll agree. We have heard concerns of coaches that have a tough time fielding an 11v11 (or even 8v8) team at the end of traditional spring seasons. Summer breaks are upon us and it' a challenge. We have heard concerns of parents that are reluctant to spend their Father's Day Sunday (after many other Sundays) on the soccer field. And we have heard concerns of younger teams that perhaps have been doing academy training all spring and would love an end of year tournament to test their skills for kids U8 and below. We hear you and see ourselves the challenges...so we have changed. We hope you'll agree the below will be a ...
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By Stanley Stepak, Realtor - Avon Lake, Avon, Bay Village, Westlake,
(Howard Hanna - Avon Lake, OH)
Join us in 2014 for our Duck Tape is Out Of This World theme. Free Parking. Free Admission. Free Entertainment. Featuring everything Duck Tape from fashions and sculptures to a crafting tent and a Duck Tape Parade on Saturday June 14th at 10 a.m. Enjoy the rides, games, and food too! This Free Festival is held on Father’s Day weekend in Avon, Ohio the “Duct Tape Capital” of the world. Hours: Friday 4-11; Saturday 11-11; Sunday 11-5. For more information call 1-866-818-1116 or visit www.DuctTapeFestival.com.
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By Stanley Stepak, Realtor - Avon Lake, Avon, Bay Village, Westlake,
(Howard Hanna - Avon Lake, OH)
Here are some tips for cleaning unwanted water damage in your Avon Lake or surrounding Lorain County Home.    Water after a bad storm in Lorain County that was significant in unwanted places      can cause a lot of damage. Not only can it ruin your prized possessions, but also  the house in which they are stored. If you’re able to act quickly, you can minimize  the damage and possibly save some of your possessions. Some of your success  depends on how long the water’s been around, there might be pieces of furniture  that can be saved, and sometimes, even carpet, but any electronics hit by water are probably doomed. Don’t treat flood water in unwanted places lightly: even if your basement only has an inch of water in it, or is even just damp, it is the perfect breeding ground for mold. M...
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By Stanley Stepak, Realtor - Avon Lake, Avon, Bay Village, Westlake,
(Howard Hanna - Avon Lake, OH)
Getting Ready to Move out of your Avon Lake Home or moving to Avon Lake or both, organize yourself in advance. Make a list of what to do and when, and have the tasks distributed between the family members. Planning a moving with your closest people will keep all of them informed and relief the stress that comes with moving for everyone. Printing this checklist and having it with yourself might also be useful – as you will be able to consult it any time you need it.       1.       Put anxiety away. Yes, we know it is not easy. Tapping into all the stress around planning to move in a new home will not be beneficial. Try to keep yourself relaxed. This will help you focus on the steps around your moving plans and think clearly.       2.       Decide which things you want to take with yourse...
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By Stanley Stepak, Realtor - Avon Lake, Avon, Bay Village, Westlake,
(Howard Hanna - Avon Lake, OH)
Have you been thinking of giving your Avon Ohio Home kitchen a face lift? Replacing cabinets, counter tops, and appliances is a major financial commitment, but you will see a huge return. Many home buyers buy solely on the functionality of a kitchen or common space, so this could be the perfect chance to boost your home value and make cooking more enjoyable! Granite counter tops are a good investment due to its durability and beautiful shine. There are different grades of granite rock types, so do a little research before purchasing. Each grade varies in rarity and price. Cabinets can also be a hard choice; you never want to go with the cheapest because they won’t last long and you’ll be replacing them within a couple years. Spending extra money on durable oak cabinets is the best idea....
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