Property Taxes and Buying Your First Home - 04/29/09 07:36 PM
Property taxes are always a concern particularly with first time buyers trying to determine an affordable monthly mortgage payment.  Selling in the Metro Detroit area, I often get asked ‘what are the taxes' as they refer to the amount published in the multiple listing service (MLS).  While this is a very important question, the amount listed should not be relied on.  Even in the same city, taxes can vary considerably from property to property. 
The first thing I check is whether the home has a homestead exemption.  This is often confusing and one of the first things I explain to buyers … (3 comments)

Northville Market Analysis March 2009 & First Quarter - 04/20/09 12:08 AM
The following is a monthly market analysis for Northville Michigan.  It compares only residential homes sold in March 2009 with Feb. 2009 to determine the # of homes sold for the month and the increase or decrease in median sold price.  It shows all homes sold then private owned vs. Bank Owned/HUD.  In the latter part of 2008, Realtors were required to categorize ownership status so figures are not accurate for bank owned in earlier months and not calculated.   Northville Market Analysis also compares first quarter 09 to 08 and year ending March 2008 to March 2009.  To exclude leases in data, minimum sale … (0 comments)

Michigan Wine Month - Michigan Wineries Support Local Growers - 04/17/09 11:32 PM
April is Michigan Wine month and to kick it off, I attended the Michigan International Wine Expo held at Rock Financial Showplace in Novi.  To top it off, I saw Claudia Tyagi, Master Sommelier and followed her around to find out what she knows about wine.  What I learned is that a Master Sommelier knows a lot about wine and knows a lot of local people in the wine world.  So I got a glimpse of what she knows, felt like a celebrity and discovered several Michigan wineries-and not too far from Metro Detroit.  What stood out is their commitment to … (2 comments)

First Time Buyers: I Found a Home - What Do I Offer? - 04/15/09 11:49 PM
Whether you are a first time buyer or buying your next home, ‘what do I offer' is always a big question-especially in this challenging market.  I am reminded of the Charles Dickens quote:  "It is the best of times - it is the worst of times".  First time buyers have so many reasons to buy with the first time buyer credit, current mortgage rates and a huge inventory to select from.  However, there is always the concern - will my home decrease in value shortly after I negotiate a deal.  Hence, what to offer?
Whatever you offer, remember that it will … (5 comments)

My Hairdresser Living in Livonia Michigan Was Killed - 04/13/09 12:23 AM
In high school, I was voted "girl with the Most Beautiful Hair".  I had natural blonde hair that I could sit on.  While I still care very much about my hair and appearance, I have grown a little less obsessed with the title bestowed on me.  My hair is now a darker blonde and my hairdresser blends in highlights that give me the illusion of being the natural blonde of my youth.  
Hair is important to almost every woman I know.  A friend was constantly asking (several times in an hour) for advice about her hair-of which she never followed.  Finally … (9 comments)

Beverly Hills Market Analysis for March 2009 & First Quarter 2009 - 04/12/09 02:53 PM
This is a monthly market analysis for Beverly Hills Michigan.  It compares only residential homes sold in March 2009 with Feb. 09 determining # of homes sold for the month & increase/decrease in median sold price.  It shows all homes sold then private owned vs. Bank Owned/HUD.  In the latter part of 2008, Realtors were required to categorize ownership status so figures are not accurate for bank owned in earlier months and not calculated.  Beverly Hills Market Analysis also compares First Quarter 2009 to 2008 and year ending March 2008 to March. 2009.  To exclude leases in data, minimum sale price used was $5,000.
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Ferndale Market Analysis for March 2009 & First Quarter 2009 compared to 2008 - 04/11/09 07:58 PM
The following is a monthly market analysis for Ferndale Michigan.  It compares only residential homes sold in March 2009 with Feb. 2009 to determine the # of homes sold for the month and the increase or decrease in median sold price.  It shows all homes sold then private owned vs. Bank Owned/HUD.  In the latter part of 2008, Realtors were required to categorize ownership status so figures are not accurate for bank owned in earlier months and not calculated.  Ferndale Market Analysis also compares First Quarter 2009 to 2008 and year ending March 2008 to March. 2009.  To exclude leases in data, minimum sale … (1 comments)

Berkley Michigan Market Analysis for March 2009 & First Quarter 2009 - 04/09/09 03:40 PM
The following is a monthly market analysis for Berkley Michigan.  It compares only residential homes sold in March 2009 with Feb. 2009 to determine the # of homes sold for the month and the increase or decrease in median sold price.  It shows all homes sold then private owned vs. Bank Owned/HUD.  In the latter part of 2008, Realtors were required to categorize ownership status so figures are not accurate for bank owned in earlier months and not calculated.  Berkley Market Analysis also compares First Quarter 2009 to 2008 and year ending March 2008 to March. 2009.  To exclude leases in data, minimum sale … (0 comments)

Rochester & Rochester Hills Market Analysis March 2009 & First Quarter 2009 - 04/09/09 03:08 PM
The following is a monthly market analysis for Rochester & Rochester Hills Michigan.  It compares only residential homes sold in March 2009 with Feb. 2009 to determine the # of homes sold for the month and the increase or decrease in median sold price.  It shows all homes sold then private owned vs. Bank Owned/HUD.  In the latter part of 2008, Realtors were required to categorize ownership status so figures are not accurate for bank owned in earlier months and not calculated.   Rochester Hills Market Analysis also compares first quarter 09 to 08 and year ending March 2008 to March 2009.  To exclude leases … (0 comments)

Royal Oak Market Analysis March 2009 & First Quarter 2009 - 04/07/09 06:04 PM
The following is a monthly market analysis for Royal Oak Michigan.  It compares only residential homes sold in March 2009 with Feb. 2009 to determine the # of homes sold for the month and the increase or decrease in median sold price.  It shows all homes sold then private owned vs. Bank Owned/HUD.  In the latter part of 2008, Realtors were required to categorize ownership status so figures are not accurate for bank owned in earlier months and not calculated.  Royal Oak Market Analysis also compares First Quarter 2009 to 2008 and year ending March 2008 to March. 2009.  To exclude leases in data, … (1 comments)

Birmingham Michigan Market Analysis Comparing March 2009 & First Quarter 2009 - 04/04/09 08:25 PM
The following is a monthly market analysis for Birmingham Michigan.  It compares only residential homes sold in March 2009 with Feb. 2009 to determine the # of homes sold for the month and the increase or decrease in median sold price.  It shows all homes sold then private owned vs. Bank Owned/HUD.  In the latter part of 2008, Realtors were required to categorize ownership status so figures are not accurate for bank owned in earlier months and not calculated.   Birmingham Market Analysis also compares first quarter 09 to 08 and year ending March 2008 to March 2009.  To exclude leases in data, minimum sale … (0 comments)

Oakland County Market Analysis March 2009 & First Quarter 2009 - 04/04/09 08:14 PM
The following is a monthly market analysis for Oakland County Michigan.  It compares only residential homes sold in March. 2009 with Feb. 2009 to determine the # of homes sold for the month and the increase/decrease in median sold price.  It shows all homes sold then private owned vs. Bank Owned/HUD.  In the latter part of 2008, Realtors were required to categorize ownership status so figures are not accurate for bank owned in earlier months and not calculated.   Oakland County Market Analysis also compares first quarter sales and year ending March. 2008 to March 2009.  To insure most leases are not included in data, … (0 comments)

BE WELL: A Creating Wellness Center in Birmingham, MI - 04/02/09 03:58 PM
Recently opened, the Be Well Center in downtown Birmingham Michigan held an open house to introduce the community to the Creating Wellness System which promises to be dramatically different from anything else on the market.  It was a day long event to showcase their new facility which includes many services such as chiropractic care, an exercise room complete with personal trainers, massage rooms, life coaching and the Wellness Quotient.
Located at 750 S. Old Woodward Ave, Birmingham, MI, the new center is owned and directed by Dr. Rosemary Batanjski, D.C.    Focusing on a holistic alternative approach to wellness, the center advocates … (1 comments)

 
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