Why Buy in The Toledo Market?
By Arlene Gegig & Judy Gorun

We have all heard the old real estate saying, “location, location, location.” Well, the Toledo area is a fabulous location in which to live for so many reasons.

Our metro Toledo area is easily accessible with major transportation hubs connecting us to major metropolitan areas. We have the turnpike, I75, the airport, Amtrak, and a shipping port of significant importance, not only for lake transport but for international commerce as well.

Our city and the surrounding area are wonderful places to rear families. Our taxes, while we tend to complain, are not as outrageous as are those in many other areas, and housing has been more affordable here than in other areas our size. As residents, we tend to take these advantages for granted.

The Toledo area is a diverse melting pot, with lots of rich history in our area. Years ago, industry brought many immigrants to this area, and many ethnic traditions are rooted deeply in the Toledo area. During the year, we see the Birmingham Festival, the Polish Festival, the Greek Festival and the German Festival.

We have some of the best opportunities for education. In addition to many great public school systems, we have private, parochial and charter schools. The University of Toledo is highly recognized, and, since joining the medical community, there is more opportunity than ever for students. Owens College is a valuable asset to the Toledo area and offers many programs that are affordable and favorably located within easy driving distance. Lourdes College, a private school, offers higher education on a relatively small campus in a serene atmosphere.

No matter where you live in this area, there is a Metropark close by. Each park has its own particular identity, but all offer similar conveniences. You can walk, bike, run or just enjoy nature. There are even activities such as fishing and horseback riding available in some of the parks.

If music is your thing, we have it! The Toledo Symphony and the Toledo Opera have been institutions here for years. You can enjoy symphony performances at the Peristyle, the Stranahan and also at the Toledo Zoo in the summer, where the public can enjoy hearing the symphony perform.

We have many opportunities to enjoy the arts. We are proud to boast that the Toledo Ballet has been performing the Nutcracker for 67 years! Recently, “Live, Work, Create Toledo” was introduced to our community. This project will bring artists into a location where they will be able to live, create their art and share it with visitors within an “artist community.” This project, still in its infancy, is geared toward being a major success.

Most of us are aware that Toledo is the home of actor Jamie Farr, whose television program Mash made Tony Packo’s Restaurant famous. He also promoted the Mud Hens, which have a tremendous facility downtown enjoyed by people from near and far. Jamie Farr also remains active in promoting the popular LPGA tour here in Toledo each year. In addition, ground has been broken for a new multi-use indoor arena downtown.

Our Toledo Art Museum is known as one of the country’s finest! It is recognized around the world for acquisitions that have been made for the wonderful exhibits that have been here over the years. Some of the collections have never been seen in a city the size of Toledo! The new glass pavilion has added even more acclaim to our already fabulous museum.

While discussing the country’s finest, we cannot omit the Toledo Zoo! Our zoo has improved and expanded over the years to make it one of the best and most enviable to other cities similar in size. The continued work on already excellent exhibits is no small accomplishment. Just remember the three new polar bears born at our zoo in the past year, which brought our city great acclaim. Baby Louie, while not a baby anymore, along with numerous other notable exhibitions, have brought thousands of visitors to our area every year.

Our health care facilities are some of the nation’s finest. We have had major expansions in the area hospitals with additions in specialized care such as heart and cancer. Patients come from surrounding counties for care in burn units and neonatal units. The Ronald McDonald House is a huge asset to our community.

With all of the positive happenings and wonderful facilities we have available in our area, we must share with the world the privilege that we have in calling the metro Toledo area our home. Tell everyone you know that Toledo is a great place to live–location, location, location. Toledo is THE location where the past and present are times of pride, and the future is bright and full of promise.

Are you having trouble selling your home? Judy and Arlene would be happy to answer your questions, you may call Arlene at 419-283-9654 and Judy at 419-283-6172