To read tip #1 please click here. By now, most homeowners are starting to get frustrated if their home is taking a long time to sell.   The tip from my first post was to make sure the home is priced right. Tip #2 is to consider the condition of your home.  Most homebuyers are looking for turnkey move in ready homes.  How does your home stack up?  I would recommend looking at the following for a quick spruce up: Exterior of the home:  Freshen up the curb appeal with some new landscaping and mulch.  Make sure the grass is mowed and that the yard looks neat and tidy. Inside the home:  A fresh coat of paint goes a long way to make a room look bigger and brighter.  Make sure the house looks neat and tidy- store away all items that you don't use everyday and put away the clutter- you don't wa... 01/12/2009

Christina Moock | Cutler Real Estate | 330-936-2519 2409 44th St. NW, Canton, OH From the inviting front porch to the double lot, this home has much to offer! 2BR/2BA Single Family House offered at $89,000 Year Built 1930 Sq Footage 1,440 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 4,100 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Enjoy relaxing on the inviting front porch. Enter the house and find a large living room with a fireplace to keep you warm on cold winter days. If you enjoy entertaining, the nice sized dining room will easily hold a large table for all your guests to dine at. The basement offers a finished rec room for tv viewing, or perhaps a game room, along with a 2nd full bathroom and another bonus room that could be used as an office or 3rd... 01/11/2009

In an earlier post I have a video about the benefits of dialing 1-800-465-4556 in order to obtain audio information about literally any and all active properties in north east Ohio. http://activerain.com/blogsview/820746/Cutler-Mobile-MLS-is-here-for-real-estate-in-and-around-Canton-Ohio I have a supply of these Cutler Mobile MLS static stickers for each of my customers and clients that requests one. They are designed to be placed on your windshield, perhaps in the upper left corner where the oil change reminder stickers are normally are placed.           Cutler Mobile MLS static sticker If you would like a sticker, please send a request by email (or phone if you prefer). jdvorovy@cutlerhomes.com Cell 330-685-4615 01/11/2009

This past week I had an opportunity to show a vacant foreclosure property to an investor that purchases fixer uppers for eventual rental purposes. The property is a side by side ranch type duplex. The exterior of the unit is in good condition with the vinyl siding and windows being in very serviceable condition. The unit also has newer roofing. The living rooms and bedrooms in each unit simply require interior painting and new carpeting in order to make the residence decent, safe, and sanitary. However both kitchens, baths, and utility rooms (where the water heater and furnaces are located) need gutted, an will require all new fixtures and copper plumbing. Thieves have broken into the units and stolen the copper and the air conditioner units. They did extensive damage to the walls as th... 01/11/2009

Dateline Wednesday December 17th 2008, Canton Ohio. Dedicating these songs to all of our customers,  clients, and friends not only here in north east Ohio, but the world over. Join us as the staff and agents at Cutler Real Estate Fulton Rd office practice our Christmas caroling. (This video was taken at our Fulton office. We were just starting out to visit a few of our clients that have been gracious enough to allow us to help them make homeownership a reality for them, their families, and loved ones.) PS: Don't forget to look for Coffy the teddy bear, as he certainly went along for the fun ride!  Merry Christmas everyone!  May you and yours have a very blessed Christmas! 12/18/2008

Want to save some money???  Have you used ishopstark.comyet??  If not, you definitely should check it out.  At the website you will find discounts and coupons for many local stark county businesses.  I frequently visit the website to print coupons for my favorite restaurants.  The best part is there usually isn't a limit to how many times a month you can use the coupon.  My husband and I frequently visit Mariachi Locos and we always print the coupon before going.  We love it! 12/13/2008

Sign, sign, everywhere a sign says... "Do this, don't do that...." In our cold and wintry climate this time of year it is customary to winterize a vacant and unheated property. In order to keep folks from attempting to use the bathrooms in these vacant properties during showing appointments, signs are placed on the sinks and commodes stating "Do Not Use" and "Winterized", "Water Is Off", etc.  During a recent FHA appraisal, the appraiser took the signs at face value and did not even attempt to turn on the faucets to see if water was available. Instead he flagged the property as "conditional for reinspection to verify water utility was on"! This while I as listing agent was present the entire time. Uhmmm... somehow I was under the assumption that the appraiser surely would have known or ... 12/12/2008

I know, I know! According to the calendar, spring doesn't begin until March 20th, 2009. Phooey on that. In our office at Cutler Real Estate at 3930 Fulton Dr NW, Canton, Ohio 44718, spring officially begins on January 1st each year! We celebrate it on the first Tuesday after January 1st, which will be Tuesday, January 6th for 2009. Why so early? Our Fulton Drive office statistics show that buyers are beginning to get antsy immediately after the holidays are over, and have more than a touch of cabin fever. Local Home Improvement shows will add fuel to the fire, which causes buyer activity to steadily pick up steam. Usually by February and especially March, there can be lots of requests for showing appointments. If you are considering buying one of the actively listed condominiums at Meye... 12/11/2008

Where's Coffy? Be the first to identify the exact location of Coffy the Cutler teddy bear and win a certificate to Grinders Above and Beyond Restaurant! *Though this post is in Localism for Canton, Ohio, our local CRIS MLS covers a nine county area. Coffy could be in any one of those nine counties, but a clue to the location in this picture in an earlier post narrows it to three possibilities. See the original post naming those three counties:(Stark, Carroll, or Tuscarawas) http://activerain.com/blogsview/711374/Wheres-Coffy-8 Certificate will be awarded to the first person that posts the correct location here in the comments section. The earliest documented comment time stamp will be used to award the certificate. To receive the certificate, winner should send contact information (held... 12/10/2008

So, after about a week's time we finally got all of our Christmas decorations up.  This year our decorating wasn't nearly as exciting as last year.  We didn't run out of lights thanks to my stocking up last year after Christmas.  We did have 1 strand of red and white lights that didn't work this year, but I improvised by putting 1 white strand and 1 red strand on the tree at the same time- which worked awesome by the way.  Since we didn't run out of lights there really wasn't any arguing between my husband and me.  If you'd lke to read about last year's Christmas decorating click here.  Here is the picture from this year: 12/09/2008

Feeling strapped by your annual homeowners and automobile insurance bill? Check this out: News From Maconachy Stradley Insurance: Insurance companies are lowering rates in 2009. The Cincinnati Ins. company is going to lower their automobile and homeowners' rates in Northeast Ohio between ten and fifteen percent effective January 1 st 2009. If you have not looked at your homeowners' and automobile insurance rates now is the time to do so. You don't have to wait for your policy to renew in order to get competitive quotes on your insurance. In the event you find quotes that offer the same or better coverage at a lower premium you do not have to wait until the policy renews to switch insurance carriers. Insurance is paid in advance, meaning you will be refunded any unused premiums. The pers... 12/07/2008

Cutler Mobile MLS! It's here, brought  to you exclusively in our area of NE Ohio by Mortgage One and Cutler Real Estate. You can have it now, for all listed properties in the nine county area covered by our local CRIS Multiple Listing Service system. (*This post is in the Localism post for the city of Canton, but this feature covers a much wider area just the city of Canton.) What is it? Whether you are buying or selling a home, Cutler Mobile MLS is an innovative tool that we offer to our customers and clients free of charge. Simple to use, yet incredibly effective. Cutler Mobile MLS is an extension of our website and delivers audio real estate information by telephone 24/7. Instant access and audio description to any listing in our local area by phone day or nite No special equipment o... 12/05/2008

This picture is from a ranch style house basement, where the house has been sittting vacant, with no heat or utilities on for over 8 months. The damage seen is not from an external leak  from a roof or foundation; it is from condensation cuased by the neglect of beingclosed up with no heat, or ventilation. This is a typical bank-owned property, that really has no management of the property, other than to make sure it is locked up. I see this type of damage more and more, with all the foreclosures and bank REO'S. The thing is, I don't think most bank real estate departments have any idea what kind of damage they are causing, or how difficult it is to repair, and all because of simple neglect. This home has extensive mold in the entire basement, as well as some 1st floor ceilings, and al... 11/30/2008

Christina Moock | Cutler Real Estate | 330-936-2519 305 15th St. NE, Canton, OH Great investment for owner occupant or investor! 3BR/2BA Multi-Family, 2 units offered at $78,500 Year Built 1961 Sq Footage 1,620 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size .22 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Great opportunity on this all brick ranch duplex! City coded until April 2013 & section 8 approved. #307 currently rendted section 8. #307 has 2 BR and a finished rec room in basement. #305 has 1 BR & basement access w/laundry hook ups. Buy as owner occupied and have the other side pay your mortgage! View more info. at http://www.buyorsellstark.com see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES Refrigerator Stove/Oven Basement ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Seller contact... 11/26/2008

Christina Moock | Cutler Real Estate | 330-936-2519 305 15th St. NE, Canton, OH Great investment for owner occupant or investor! 3BR/2BA Multi-Family, 2 units offered at $78,500 Year Built 1961 Sq Footage 1,620 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size .22 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Great opportunity on this all brick ranch duplex! City coded until April 2013 & section 8 approved. #307 currently rendted section 8. #307 has 2 BR and a finished rec room in basement. #305 has 1 BR & basement access w/laundry hook ups. Buy as owner occupied and have the other side pay your mortgage! see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES Refrigerator Stove/Oven Basement ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Seller contact info: Christina Moock Cutler Real Estate 330-936... 11/05/2008

Christina Moock | Cutler Real Estate | 330-936-2519 2409 44th St. NW, Canton, OH From the inviting front porch to the double lot, this home has much to offer! 2BR/2BA Single Family House offered at $89,000 Year Built 1930 Sq Footage 1,440 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 4,100 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Enjoy relaxing on the inviting front porch. Enter the house and find a large living room with a fireplace to keep you warm on cold winter days. If you enjoy entertaining, the nice sized dining room will easily hold a large table for all your guests to dine at. The basement offers a finished rec room for tv viewing, or perhaps a game room, along with a 2nd full bathroom and another bonus room that could be used as an office or 3rd... 10/31/2008

Homebuyers have you heard about the tax credit the government is giving you if you buy a house?  As part of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, a first time home buyer credit is now available.  Who is eligible?  First-time homebuyers who purchase a home between April 9, 2008 and before July 1, 2009 are eligible.  A first-time homebuyer is defined as a person who has not owned a home in the past 3 years. How does the tax credit work?  The homebuyer tax credit will reduce the total amount of taxes you owe.  When you file your taxes for the year you purchased your home, you will be able to subtract the amount of the credit from your Federal Income Tax liability, increasing the size of your refund or reducing the amount you owe. How big is the tax credit?  The tax credit is equal... 10/23/2008

Coffy made a trip to St. Pete Beach Florida from October 2 - October 9.  The weather was beautiful- hot and sunny!  Coffy stayed at the beautiful Tradewinds Resort- did you catch him on the live beach cam. Before leaving, Coffy had a chance to meet his sisters- Angel and Annabelle.  After a few sniffs they were best friends.  The next morning it was off the Akron/Canton Airport for the flight.  We arrived in Tampa around 12:00 and picked up the rental car and some lunch and then it was off to the hotel. Checking out the view from the hallway Testing out the furniture Coffy visited Tropicana Field. Coffy ate pizza at Vito and Miichaels (perhaps the best pizza in St. Pete?). Coffy also spent a few days recovering in the ER after a very bad accident.  Somebody mistakenly thought Coffy was ... 10/20/2008

The Canton average sold price were highet in May and June. 10/04/2008

Plain Township Average Sold Price 2008 were low this September, but were high in february and July.  10/04/2008