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Cleveland offers an array of options for those wanting to live in the city.

Blink and they are gone. Pre-construction and newly constructed homes in Cleveland are often quickly snapped up by buyers who want a change in lifestyle or neighborhood, appreciate stunning architecture and modern interiors or just like “brand new.” Right now there aren’t quite enough new homes to go around, but don’t give up.

Ted Theophylactus, president of Ted and Company with the Cleveland City office of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, says the increasing cost of materials and labor needed for new construction “has been a game changer over the past year and a half,” making it more difficult for buyers. Builders, he adds, are doing what they can.

Theophylactus represents Harbor Whitman townhomes in Ohio City — beautiful new homes with standard amenities that include a primary suite with a vaulted ceiling, as well as private patio, deck or barbecue space.

In addition, North Park Place at the edge of University Circle includes 34 new residences. The upscale townhomes in Battery Park continue to thrive in the DetroitShoreway Neighborhood with their direct access to the beach at Edgewater Park. Duck Island, a tiny and magical gem of a neighborhood between Tremont and Ohio City, is home to some incredible, high-end residences found nowhere else.

“I also wish I had four to six more times the amount of existing homes for sale in Cleveland than are available now,” says Theophylactus. “What we do have is selling very well.”

Live on Public Square

Downtown residential development is also stalled a bit, but not because of lack of buyers. Doug Price, CEO of The K&D Group, looks at his company’s 55 Public Square as one of the last significant buildings to be repurposed in Downtown Cleveland. The mixed-use living center will see its first residents in late August/early September and becomes the company’s seventh historic renovation downtown.

“Now Public Square will become a real neighborhood,” says Price, predicting the completion of the project with its 202 luxury apartments, new Fahrenheit restaurant and revitalized commercial space will reach into 2023. “It becomes a refiguration of Public Square.”

Amenities in 55 Public Square include: a new fitness center, community lounge, convenience market, cafe, pet washing facility, rooftop deck and on-site bike storage.

Help for older homes — Cleveland Restoration Society’s Heritage Home Program

Many older homes have character, personality and attractive architecture. The Cleveland Restoration Society’s Heritage Home Program can help both current homeowners and new homebuyers who wish to rehab a house 50 years old or more in Cleveland and 37 other communities, primarily in Cuyahoga County.

For more than 30 years, the Heritage Home Program has offered free technical advice and affordable loans that total $77 million. More than 23,000 technical assists and 15,000 site visits have helped homeowners preserve, repair or replace elements for attics, basements, exteriors, interiors and additions.

“It’s easier to talk about and explain home problems when you can show it to someone,” explains Jessica Beam, Heritage Home program manager. “We can also assist with accessibility changes. We have some beautiful older homes that need some thoughtful changes to allow people to stay in their home and neighborhood.”

Greater Circle Living helps area workers with housing needs

Greater Circle Living (GCL) is an innovative residential program administered by the Fairfax Renaissance Development Corporation. The GCL Home Purchase Program is an employee-assistance benefit that helps eligible employees buy homes in the GCL neighborhood. Those employed by Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Clinic, Judson at University Circle and other qualified nonprofit employers can submit applications. The GCL Exterior Home Repair Program is geared toward those employees who already own a home in a GCL neighborhood.

More hot addresses in Downtown include:

Avenue Townhomes/Phase 2

Even if you can’t really cook, you and your guests will be impressed with the quality of the kitchens in these four-story units in Downtown Cleveland with their private rooftop decks and attached two-car garage.

Flats East Bank Phase III

When completed, this seven-story building will have 229 apartments, plus three levels of parking, leasing office space and retail.

City Club Apartments CBD Cleveland, 720 Euclid Avenue

Resort-class amenities are coming to this new, mixed-use community. Look for a Bark Park, speakeasy, coffee shop and Skypark with rooftop pool.

The May, 200 Euclid Avenue

One of Cleveland’s former and grandest department stores now offers studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments in 45 different layouts. Highlights include a threestory open-air atrium and luxury rooftop access with skyline views.

The Lumen, 1600 Euclid Avenue

This Playhouse Square District opportunity is ideal for those who need work-fromhome spaces because of its multi-location, common mini-office spaces. Other pluses include: fresh-air systems in every room, open latch windows and floor to ceiling windows. One-, two-, and three-bedroom suites are available.

Euclid Grand, 1101 Euclid Avenue

Yes, you can finally get a dog because this historic building turned apartment complex has a dog spa and a large private dog park. Smart technology is also spot on here and other community features include: wine tasting lounge, wellness studio, fitness center, game lounge with billiards and golf simulator.

75 Public Square

Talk about living in the heart of the action … these one- and two-bedroom luxury apartments make most places you want to go downtown realistically walkable. High ceilings and natural light make these units feel even more spacious than they are.

HERITAGE HOME PROGRAM

FOR OWNERS OF HOMES 50 YEARS OR OLDER

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