I am happy to announce that the HSA home warranty plan can now be purchased on homes that are bank owned or sold "as is".  HSA realized that our market has changed and that many home buyers are taking advantage of the lower prices on bank owned homes.  For this reason, they decided to allow the home warranty plan to be purchased on properties that are sold "as is".  For those of you who may not be familiar with a home warranty, it is a warranty plan that protects the home's mechanical systems if they would fail due to normal wear and tear during the buyer's first year of ownership.  The plan is usually purchased for the buyer's first year of home ownership, but can be renewed if the owner wishes.  If you would like more information about a home warranty plan please contact me.  I'd be h... 08/12/2008

Just wanted to share some photos from this year's Football Hall of Fame parade.  My husband had a minute of fame on tv... the Pepsi people sat in our row to be interviewed about a new Pepsi product and you could see my husband on the screen.  We all got Pepsi t-shirts and a sample of the new product!  These people were awesome! I'm sure all the kids loved seeing Elmo float by! Was your doctor or nurse on the Aultman float? Nemo! Overall it was a really nice parade.  The bands were all really good this year, especially the big purple army (Jackson)- had to throw that in there as my mother in law is always teasing me about Jackson because they live in Perry.  08/06/2008

After using many beachbody workouts for several years, I think I finally discovered my favorite set- turbo Jam!  I love it!  The workouts are great- good music, punching, kicking.... at the end you can't believe that you just did 30 minutes (Chalene actually says that in one of the videos) or 45 minutes or whatever it is.  Plus, I think that I have actually managed to lose a few inches here or there and that is really motivating me to stick with it!  Also, I I feel like the workouts actually give me more energy throughout the day.   To learn more about turbo jam go to www.beachbody.com.  I recommend visiting the message boards to find tips, advice, and motivation for your healthy lifestyle.  You can even find buddies online to workout with you! 08/05/2008

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of accompanying my sister and her kids to the Akron zoo.  It's a great place for kids!  It's small enough that the kids can walk through without getting too tired, plus there are playgrounds and picnic areas where you can stop and rest.  The newest part of the zoo this year is the jellyfish and it's pretty cool! Tyler getting ready to slide! Tammy and Tyler looking down over the waterfall Tyler and Abby playing in the fountain Abby Abby and Tyler watching the turtles 08/04/2008

I ran across this yesterday while doing a home inspection. It was the first time in a few years that I have seen "vermiculite" in an attic. Vermiculite is a substance that has been mined, predominately from Libby, Montanna and distributed by a company called "W.R. Grace". It was widely used for insulation, among many other uses starting in the 1940's and 50's. In 1991, the EPA issued health warnings about the substance, because it is believed that much of it mined from the Libby site contained asbestos, or asbestos dust.   Many of the miners that worked there fell ill and/or died from the dust inhalation. There was (and still is) a large class action suit against the company, who filed bankruptcy because of it. ( I do not know the outcome or dispensation of the original law suit.) Howe... 07/31/2008

Just wanted to get a discussion going on the topic of stigmatized properties. If you knew that a home had a violent murder, death, abuse, suicide, or some other type of serious action occur on the premises would you buy it? For me, I think it would depend on what occurred in the house and when.  If I got an eerie feeling while walking through the house I would definately not pursue it any further.  I showed a house the other day to a buyer that had black paint in the living room and master bedroom.  There were still remnants of the owners belongings strewn about throughout the house.  Some of the items I found to be quite surprising and creepy-strange looking dolls with glowing eyes and razor sharp fang teeth etc.  I hope I'm not offending anyone by writing about the house (I'm trying n... 07/31/2008

 I scheduled a showing with another real estate  broker for last night.  When I got to the house, I realized that the lockbox combination they gave me was completely wrong- they gave me letters and it was a number lockbox.  I called the office number for the listing broker and got an answering machine- they were closed for the night.  The listing agent did not have a cell phone # listed.  My buyers were so disappointed that we couldn't get in to see the house.   I kept thinking and decided it might be worth a try to call other Realtors in his office.  I called Cutler's call center and they gave me the cell phone numbers for 2 other Realtors in the listing agent's office.  The 2nd one I called actually answered her phone.  She gave me the listing agent's cell phone number (who did not an... 07/30/2008

I went to Petsmart today and got some new bones and toys for my dogs.  When I got home, I took them out of the bag and held them up so they could see them.  One of the toys happened to be a stuffed dog and when I held it out Angel immediately jumped up and tried to take it from me.  I find it amazing that shesomehow knew that the toy was for her!  How do dogs know the difference between a stuffed dog toy and a regular stuffed animal if we don't squeak it? To test this, I just went and got one of my stuffed animals and held it out to Angel.  She sniffed it and just looked at me.  Dogs are amazing animals!  Now if I could only teach them how to clean the house.    07/30/2008

Christina Moock | Cutler Real Estate | 330-936-2519 1375 Devon Drive, North Canton, OH Desirable all brick ranch! 3BR/1.5BA Single Family House offered at $139,900 Year Built 1964 Sq Footage 1,100 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 1 full, 1 partial Floors 1 Parking Unspecified Lot Size 34,620 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Must see this desirable all brick ranch home in person to appreciate! Very clean home that has been well cared for. Home features new carpet, fresh paint, finished rec room with possible 4th bedroom or office space. All kitchen appliances are included. see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES Central A/C Bonus/Rec room Dishwasher Refrigerator Stove/Oven Basement Balcony, Deck, or Patio OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES Finished rec room with an additional room that can be used... 07/30/2008

Last Friday I was sitting in the office waiting while an issue with a closing was resolved.  I was chatting with another real estate agent who told me he listed a nice split level in North Canton just that day and already had 3 showings scheduled on it.  I looked up the property and decided that I better get in on the action and showed it to my own clients over the weekend. In the meantime, I received an email from another client who wanted to see the same house tomorrow night.  I called to  schedule the appt. and was told that it might be too late.  There was 10 showings over the weekend, 3 offers, and 1 offer that is expected to arrive today!!  So again, is the real estate market really that terrible?  You be the judge! If you are ready to get in on the action, please contact me!  Chr... 07/28/2008

One day I had a date for lunch with friends. Mae, a little old 'blue hair' about 80 years old, came along with them---all in all, a pleasant bunch. When the menus were presented, we ordered salads, sandwiches, and soups, except for Mae who said, 'Ice Cream, please. Two scoops, chocolate.' I wasn't sure my ears heard right, and the others were aghast. 'Along with heated apple pie,' Mae added, completely unabashed. We tried to act quite nonchalant, as if people did this all the time. But when our orders were brought out, I didn't enjoy mine. I couldn't take my eyes off Mae as her pie a-la-mode went down. The other ladies showed dismay. They ate their lunches silently and frowned.The next time I went out to eat, I called and invited Mae. I lunched on white meat tuna. She ordered a parfait.... 07/27/2008

It's that time again for the Hall of Fame Festival festivities  to begin. This is one of the great things about living in Canton Ohio.   Jackson Belden food festival  kicks off the events.  72 hot air balloons are expected to participate in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival's Balloon Classic Invitational running today through Sunday on the grounds of Kent State University Stark Campus and Stark State College of Technology.  Approximate times of flight, weather permitting, are 5:30 p.m. today, 6:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Saturday, and 6:30 am Sunday.  Adjacent to the Balloon Classic is the Jackson Belden Food Fest, from 4 to 11:30 p.m. today and Saturday.  Entertainment : A Hard Day's Night 6 p.m) and Oblivion (9 p.m.) will perform today and Aftermath (6pm) and Jimmy & the... 07/26/2008

I'm still hearing people say how terrible the market is.  The truth is that a lot of homes are selling and we are even seeing many multiple offer situations.  The other day I was attempting to schedule showings for a buyer.  The first 2 homes they asked to see were sold before we had a chance to look at them.  They asked about 2 more homes... 1 had 2 offers on it and were waiting on a response, and the 2nd was also sold.  They asked me about a few more homes and we were able to find a few to look at that were still available.  The crazy thing is that this all happened in 1 day! I think this shows that the market is definately improving!  The buyers are out there looking and wanting to buy! If you would like to participate in the excitement of buying or selling a home please contact me! ... 07/25/2008

A friend sent me this story today.  I thought it was touching and wanted to share it.  It brought tears to my eyes.  I hope you enjoy it too! 'You are My Sunshine, My only Sunshine' (Be prepared to get watery eyes!)Like any good mother, when Karen found out that another baby was on the way,she did what she could to help her 3-year-old son, Michael, prepare for a new sibling.They found out that the new baby was going be a girl, and day after day, night after night, Michael sang to his sister in mommy's tummy. He was building a bond of love with his little sister before he even met her.The pregnancy progressed normally for Karen, an active member of the Panther Creek United Methodist Church in Morristown , Tennessee .In time, the labor pains came. Soon it was every five minutes, every thr... 07/24/2008

Jackson Twp. Real Estate Whether you are thinking about selling your home, buying a new home or just curious, folks like to know about homes currently on the market or what has recently sold in your area.  As a real estate professional, I continuously monitor these statistics and want to keep you informed.  Below you will find Jackson Twp. real estate stats for July 1 through July 15. New homes on the market                                  31Number of homes that became pending               14Number of closed sales                                        18Number of listings expiring                                     9 To find the value of your home online, go to http://BarbBeckwith.com and click Virtual Market Analysis.  IT'S FREE! If you would like a free list of homes in Jackson To... 07/20/2008

Perry Township, OH Real Estate Whether you are thinking about selling your home, buying a new home or just curious, folks like to know about homes currently on the market or what has recently sold in your area.  As a real estate professional, I continuously monitor these statistics and want to keep you informed.  Below you will find Perry Twp. real estate stats for July 1 through July 15. New homes on the market                                  29Number of homes that became pending                 7Number of closed sales                                         8Number of listings expiring                                   10 To find the value of your home online, go to http://BarbBeckwith.com and click Virtual Market Analysis.  IT'S FREE! If you would like a free list of homes in Perry ... 07/20/2008

Stark County is centrally located in Northeast Ohio. It is one of only a handful of counties in the country that is bordered by 8 other counties, and has a population of just over 378,000. It's 581 square mile area (including 5 sq miles of water) was named for John Stark (Aug 28, 1728- May 8,1822), who was a general in the American Revolutionary War. Canton is the largest city, and County Seat. Other cities in the county are: Alliance Canal Fulton Canton Louisville Massillon North Canton Villages are: Beach City Brewster East Canton East Sparta Hartville Hills and Dales Limaville Minerva Meyers Lake Navarre Waynesburg Wilmot The Akron Canton Airport on the Northern border of Stark County serves both Stark and Summit Counties, and is easily accessible from Interstate Route 77. The 356th ... 07/17/2008

http://www.thejoyfest.com/ Gospel singing stars Vanessa bell Armstrong and Tye Tribett will perform free concerts during the JoyFest celebration, happening through Sunday on the Kresge green space on Market Avenue N. between 3rd & 4Th St. The Heart of downtown Canton  Armstrong will appear at 8p.m. today, and Tribett at 8p.m. Saturday.  Event hours are 11a.m. to 9:45p.m. daily.  The festival includes a ribs burnoff, food concessions and cooking competitons. Visit http://www.thejoyfest.com/www.thejoyfest.com   http://www.cantonfarmersmarket.com/ Every Saturday 8:00 - 11:30 Rain or Shine in downtown Canton at Cleveland Ave NW and 4th & 5th NW.     Olde Canal Days Festival With live entertainment, rides, inflatables, arts and crafts, parade, civil war encampment.  Food and fireworks, 5 ton... 07/11/2008

Downtown http://www.cityofcanton.com/ Gets the Blues! The Canton Blues Festival returns to downtown Canton today and tomorrow, with a full lineup of local, regional and national performers.  The festival is presented by the http://www.cantonchamber.org/.   The entertainment schedule follows: Saturday 1pm: Blues in School band. 2:30pm : soul satyr. 4:30pm: Wallace Coleman. 6:30pm: Jeff Poulos Blues revue. 8:30pm: The Fabulous Thunderbirds. The fun starts at 1pm Saturday with live music until 10:30.  The location is Market Avenue N between Third and Fourth streets.  Admission is free.  Canalway Center at Sippo Lake: featuring the Canal Boat Adventure and 10 interactive exhibits showcasing Ohio & Erie Canal history, business innovators and environmental stewardship; Exploration Gateway, 57... 06/20/2008

Saturday May 31, 2008 Zing in the City An Amazing Cinematic Adventure performed by Canton Symphony Orchestra - Free Concert!  Downtown Canton 5-8:30 pm  Free Make-n- Take Activities 6-8 pm On-stage and In- Crowd Entertainment 8:30 Canton Symphony Orchestra 10:30 Fireworks        Family Fun Day at Pegasus Farm: with clowns, a magician, inflatables, obstacle course, animals and concert by Clear fork bluegrass Quartet. When 11am-6:30pm. Concert 7-9pm. Admission Charge, (330-935-2300)  St Helena Canal Boat Cruises 1,2.3pm Tuesday thru Sunday. Canal Fulton Canalway Center. Upcoming Events Arts in Start present the 'June Jams' lunch Concerts downtown Where: Cultural Center for the Arts When: noon  to 1pm rain or shine   Dates: June 3,11,18,25   Greek Summerfest opens Wednesday June 4, 2008 Wh... 05/31/2008