Friday, December 16, 2011

Hinckley, Ohio Real Estate and Information Source

Hinckley, Ohio

City Information and History


Hinckley, Ohio, in Medina county is exactly five miles square but contains 1133 acres more than the conventional 16,000 acres, due to the hills and valleys and generally 'wrinkled' surface.  The township is known as the home of the buzzards. On March 15 of every year, large flocks of buzzards arrive.  Hinckley is just over 30 minutes from Cleveland, 15 minutes from Medina and 30 minutes from Akron, with nearby access to I-71, I-227 and the turnpike.

The Hinckley area became available to Judge Samuel Hinckley of Northampton Massachusetts. He was reputed to be one of the shrewdest land proprietors of his time. He predicted that the day would come when his land in Hinckley would sell for as much as $10 per acre but he did not expect to live long enough to realize such profits.  As the pioneers from the East began to move westward, the Judge was quick to place his holding in other parts of the Western Reserve for sale. He was in no particular hurry to dispose of his Hinckley holdings because they were of less value and Hinckley remained a wilderness for quite a while after adjoining townships had been settled.

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Real Estate


Hinckley Township residents enjoy its rural atmosphere and its convenient location. The city has homes and neighborhoods to suit most budgets and life styles – whether you are newly married or an empty nester, have a growing family, or are an executive with large space needs. Homes range from $120,000 to well-over $1,000,000. The Metro Parks are literally a few minutes away. They offer picnicking, hiking, bicycling, fishing, skiing, and unspoiled nature.

Hinckley is a considered a desirable Cleveland area suburb.  The current real estate market data for the city can be viewed below, which is great information if your looking to buyer or sell a home in Hinckley.  Also provided is full access to all current listings for sale in Hinckley.


Current Hinckley Market Data



Homes For Sale In Hinckley




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Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Selling Your Home In The Winter

As you may probably know, most home sellers wait until Spring and Summer to list their homes.  This is done, primarily because there are more buyers looking during this time period.  From the seller's perspective, this gives them a higher chance of selling their home.

However, listing in the Winter can give you the bigger advantage.  While there are fewer buyers during this time of the year, the buyers who are braving the cold are typically more serious buyers.  You get fewer people "kicking the tires" and more people ready to buy NOW.  According the the National Association of Realtors, it takes approximately 12 weeks for a buyer to find the right home and complete the transaction.  By listing in the Winter, this can give the seller a completed transaction by the beginning of Spring.

As I mentioned, once Spring rolls around, more buyers will begin to come out.  There will also be a lot more homes for sale, competing with your home.  More competition means you will have to do even more to set your home apart from the other listings, which may include a lower price.

When you factor in low interest rates, this is a great time to sell.  Buyers are trying to take advantage of the low rates while they are still low.  It will also allow you to buy your next home at a lower interest rate and give you time to seek out a great purchase, before sales prices begin to increase.

Because all cities and locations are different, I welcome you to contact me to discuss your particular home and situation.

Feel free to Contact Me anytime for more information.