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Year in Review for Ann Arbor Real Estate (2009)
Below you will find an interactive chart for Ann Arbor Real Estate. This is just Ann Arbor and it’s zip codes, not the entire Washtenaw County Area. Since the chart is interactive you can move the lower portion with your cursor and move the gra...
New Short Sale FHA Guidelines in Ann Arbor Area
If you live in the Ann Arbor Area, here are some new rules concerning buying a home if you have been subject to selling your home as a short sale. Borrowers are not eligible for a new FHA mortgage if they pursued a short sale agreement on his or her ...
Merry Christmas from the Missy Caulk TEAM
For unto a Child is born, unto us a Son is given and the Government shall be upon His shoulders. His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God the Prince of Peace. Luke 2:1-20 Post from: Ann Arbor Real Estate TalkMerry Christmas from the ...
Ann Arbor Market Data with Flash Widget
Below you will see a Ann Arbor Market Data report. Move you cursor around and you can see the average price homes, inventory and days on the market. Have fun with it. You can also sign up to receive monthly market reports from the side bar of this bl...
Ann Arbor Foreclosure Market Data
Ann Arbor Area or foreclosures throughout Washtenaw County. Many sellers ask me should we sell now or wait until the market comes back? I answer by telling them two things. Why are they selling? How do any of us know when the market is coming back...
Ann Arbor One of the Best Places to live for Young Professionals
According the the Next Generation Consulting, Ann Arbor is one of the best places to live if you are a young and professional. NGC has studied the residential and relocation patterns of 20-40 years olds since 1998, and has developed a one-of-a-kind i...
What To Do if Your Landlord Goes Into Foreclosure
What should you do if you live in Washtenaw County and are in a lease with a landlord who goes into foreclosure? The Scenario In good faith you have signed a lease. One day you come home from work or classes and see a notice of foreclosure on the do...
What is Modified Adjusted Gross Income?
Yesterday I posted on the tax credit for existing home buyers in the Ann Arbor Area. How do you determine if you qualify based on your income? The IRS uses a formula (MAGI) or Modified adjusted gross income. To find it, a taxpayer must first dete...
Home Buyer Tax Credit For Move Up Buyers in Washtenaw County
Tax Credits You’ve probably heard my now but the tax credit for first time home buyers has been extended to people who are not first time home-buyers. You are now eligible if you are a move up buyer in Washtenaw County. What does this mean for...
How are Ann Arbor’s Homes Sales in Relationship to the State of Michigan?
The Michigan Association of Realtors (MAR) released the October 2009 stat’s today. I like to see how the Ann Arbor Area is doing with home sales in relationship to the rest of the state of Michigan. Here is the chart, if it is too small to read...
2916 Sharon, Ann Arbor for Sale $135,000.
For sale in Ann Arbor, priced at $135.000. (not a short sale) 2916 Sharon in Ann Arbor. Charming bungalow, on a bus route with easy access to University of Michigan and downtown Ann Arbor. Wonderful fenced back yard with separate gardening area, 2 ca...
Ann Arbor Ranked in Top 15 of Cities for Commuters
Ann Arbor is ranked in the top 15 cities for commuters to live in. In a new report published this week by US News and World Report and featured on Yahoo Real Estate, it was said: Ann Arbor, Mich. Average commute time: 18.4 minutes . Non-car co...
Ann Arbor Buyers the NEW Homebuyer Credit Explained
Ann Arbor buyers, the next home buyer tax credit is explained by Frank and Sally. My friend Matt Stigliano from Tuscon, ie….ReRockStar created this short animated video to explain the new tax credit. Homes for sale in the Ann Arbor Area MLS ...
Ann Arbor Sellers, Fannie Mae is Offering New Deed for Lease Program
Ann Arbor Sellers, Fannie Mae is offering a new Deed for Lease Program to homeowners in trouble with their mortgages. If you live in Ann Arbor Area and are having difficulty making your mortgage payment and are about to go into foreclosure Fannie M...
Selling Your Ann Arbor Area Home Picking Up the Clutter
When you are selling your Ann Arbor Area home, it is important to get the clutter out. Everything from kids toys to too many nic-naks. When you get to your new homes, the kids get to enjoy the toys all over again. Post from: Ann Arbor Real Estate Ta...
Ann Arbor and Saline “Don’t forget to Turn Your Clocks Back”
Ann Arbor and Saline Residents don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour. Enjoy that extra hour of sleep. Have a safe and Happy Halloween. ~Missy Post from: Ann Arbor Real Estate TalkAnn Arbor and Saline “Don’t forget to Turn...
6 Tips to Finding the Best Home in Ann Arbor or Sarasota
6 Tips to Finding the Best Home in Ann Arbor or Sarasota, Florida Are you on the hunt for a new home? Here are 6 tips to help you find the best home. 1) Get Pre-approved for a mortgage Lending has changed over the last few years. Lending guid...
Ann Arbor Market Data for Zip Code 48108
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Ann Arbor Market Data for Zip Code 48105
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Ann Arbor Market Data for Zip Code 48104
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Ann Arbor Market Data Area Code 48103
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Ann Arbor Area Board of Realtors September 2009 Market Data
Today the Ann Arbor Area Board of Realtors released its market data for September 2009. The good news is condo sales are up 53% since Sept 2008. Homes sales are up 8% since September 2008. Ann Arbor Homes for Sale Post from: Ann Arbor Real Estate ...
Ann Arbor Named in Top 10 Affordable Places to Retire by U S News & World Report
Once again, Ann Arbor has been named in the Top 10 Affordable Places to Retire by U S News & World Report. According the U S News on Ann Arbor: “If your idea of retirement is sitting in a rocking chair and watching the time go by, don̵...
2009 Halloween Event in the Ann Arbor Area
Here is a list of the Halloween Events in the Ann Arbor Area for 2009. The Annual Tweat Parade is being held this year in downtown Ann Arbor on October 30th, 2009 from 11:00 to 5:00. Story time begins at the Ann Arbor District Library from with stor...
Ann Arbor Board of Realtors Adds Short Sale Search to MLS Data
The Ann Arbor Area Board of Realtors added the “Short Sale” and “Bank Owned” to their MLS search today. Having been a Director on the Ann Arbor Area Board of Realtors for 7 years, and MLS Committee, we have been working on g...
Ann Arbor Sellers Make Sure your Agent Understands Short Sales First
Back in January, I wrote a post on getting my Certification as a Short Sale Specialist. Last night we had a situation come up which confirmed that was the smart thing to do. We have a Buyer Client who was interested in making an offer on a Short Sal...
Ann Arbor and Saline Did you Know 4.0?
Ann Arbor and Saline residents, you know we are going through a lot of changes. This is a great little video that puts life in perspective. Although the video has zip to do with real estate, it does have to everything to do with how we communicate wi...
Keller Williams Celebrates 10 years of Success in Ann Arbor
The Ann Arbor Keller Williams Market center celebrated 10 years of success in Ann Arbor today. Not only were we celebrating the 10 year anniversary of the franchise in Ann Arbor but also the Grand Opening of Keller Williams Commercial. Keller William...
Are we at the Bottom of the Market in Ann Arbor?
Recently I was at the General Membership Meeting for the Ann Arbor Board of Realtors. I kept hearing Realtors say we were at the end of the recession. huh? I disagree, because for the end to be here the housing market must recover. The Ann Arbo...
Condo Reports for Ann Arbor Area Real Estate
This is the condo market reports for the Ann Arbor Area. The data is compiled each month by the Ann Arbor Area Board. The market data covers the trends in all of Washtenaw County. Take a look, and find your community and see how the data has changed ...
