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Folks, I found that a few apartment complex lease staff persons, in the Cleveland area, are refusing to give a prospective tenant, a copy of the lease, for review, in advance of the actual lease/rental application process. Isn't this suspicious and unethical? I also wonder if this is legal. Buyer beware certainly applies. I found these relocation related links helpful. http://www.apartmentguide.com http://www.apartmentratings.com

I add minutes to my Virgin phone with an automated authoritization linked to a Paypal account. I guess getting an upgraded phone may not help but what do I know?

Is it feasible for a current nonresident of Ohio but a soon to be resident of Ohio to rent a mail box at a post office in the Cleveland area? It would be nice to have a forwarding address prior to the move to the Cleveland area. I am wondering if this renting process can be done by mailing the required information and documents to the postmaster...?

Are these numbers from a website? If so, whats the hyperlink? Thanks

Where we now live, there is a bank that has a branch that is located in a grocery store and this branch is open for a few hours on Saturdays and Sundays; a good convenience. Are there any banks in the Parma Heights area offering this amenity? I know Huntingdon Bank exists in the area. Which banks or credit unions would the forumers recommend? Also, which cell phone service is recommended? We don't use our cellphones for chatting, so we find that 100 minutes/month usage time is adequate. Since the usage is low, we don't mind using Prepaid Phones, this does not bind us to an annoying contract. Virgin Mobile works well where we live now.

Does Lake Erie count? Its not a part of the national park. This counts.

Given time, is it likely that sprawl will occur beyond south of NR, Strongsville into Medina and Summit counties? I saw Cleveland Clinic facility in Strongsville. This lead me to think that the clinic expects this area to continue to grow.

Thank you. Thanks. Parma, Middleburg Heights area seems to have much of what I am looking for; housing type, public transportation to downtown area, community events, parks, proximity to Hopkins, Tri-C. Obviously, the grandchild's education has the top priority and everything would fit around this. If the Parma and Middleburg Heights area schools are, "truly average or decent", as noted above...I plan on researching about the schools in Parma and Middleburg Heights area. And, no, I haven't received personal mail regarding North Royalton. NR seems less built up than Strongsville from the map, a good thing, IMO. I must add that I never thought I would have the opportunity to live close to a national park. :-) Looking forward to checking out the 10th biggest national park. Does the park have a lake?

1. Pepper Pike 2. Chardon 3. Mayfield Heights 4. Highland Heights 5. Solon 6. Hudson 7. Independence 8. Westlake 9. Moreland Hills 10. Mayfield Heights 11. Rocky River 12. Strongsville 13. Willoughby Hills 14. Beachwood 15. Bay Village Top 15 overall suburbs as rated by 2003 Cleveland Magazine Comments about this list and areas, if any, please.

We enjoy parks, museums, music events, bicycling, meeting people, not watching TV, not eating at restaurants.

Prefer home to condo long term, I think. How long of a car commute will it be from Shaker Square to Parma Heights? Any good apartment complexes in Shaker Square? Are rent to buy in the future options available in NE Ohio?

Thats a concern about Strongsville. We don't wanna buy a McMansion, it would be unneeded space, extra utilities, more money. Is Shaker Square community within City of Shaker Heights?

I have included more information in uppercase text below. Thanks for the current responses.

I am planning to relocate to Cuyahoga county area but am not familiar with the area characteristics. I am seeking suggestions related to areas to consider for renting an apartment (for now) and buying a house in a year's time. A newer apartment for renting and a modest but quality home in a nice community (not a McMansion) for buying is desired. The north eastern side of Cleveland would be too far from my job location. Also, expensive communities like Pepper Hike, Shaker Heights are clearly unaffordable. Public transportation is desired but is not essential. We are a couple in their early 50's but have a 2 year old grandchild at home. We would want to send him to a good elementary school. I would appreciate it if board member would help us with suggestions, recommendations, information, tips... thanks much.