southeastern michigan real estate: Buying A Short Sale? – Keep This In Mind - 03/22/09 05:05 PM
I have represented sellers in short sales and my basic conversation with buyers about short sales is "just know it will most likely take a long time to close and Be Patient!"
After representing a first time buyer who was getting married last August, I learned a few more things to say and how to advise buyers - particularly with all the short sales currently on the market. My clients put an offer on a home in April and I advised them to keep looking--something better may come on the market. If not, we always have the offer on this one. We put two … (2 comments)
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southeastern michigan real estate: Northville & Northville Twp. Market Analysis Homes Sold February 2009 - 03/18/09 07:33 PM
The following is a monthly market analysis for Northville & Northville Twp., Michigan. It compares only residential homes sold in Feb. 2009 with Jan. 2009 to determine the # of homes sold for the month and the increase/decrease in average sold price. It also distinguishes how many homes were recorded to be Bank Owned/HUD. as opposed to private owned. First figures include all homes--private, bank owned and short sales. In the latter part of 2008, Realtors were required to categorize ownership status so figures were not accurate and not calculated for bank owned Feb. 2008 or YTD. To insure that most leases were not included … (0 comments)
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southeastern michigan real estate: Happy Go Lucky - Choosing to be Happy - 03/15/09 08:59 PM
In life we make a lot of decisions but how often do we powerfully choose who to be in any given moment - or choose what life if giving us without wishing for something else?
I recently watched the movie "Happy Go Lucky". I watch a lot of movies and Sally Hawkins was nominated for an Academy Award (plus Mike Leigh directed) so I was quick to rent it when it came out on DVD. Title was upbeat and I had seen a few film clips of her happy face and maybe a bit of a ‘too good to be true' … (2 comments)
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southeastern michigan real estate: Berkley Market Analysis Homes Sold February 2009 - 03/15/09 01:57 PM
The following is a monthly market analysis for Berkley Michigan. It compares only residential homes sold in Feb. 2009 with Jan. 2009 to determine the # of homes sold for the month and the increase/decrease in average sold price. It also distinguishes how many homes were recorded to be Bank Owned/HUD. as opposed to private owned. First figures include private, bank owned and short sales. In the latter part of 2008, Realtors were required to categorize ownership status so figures do not truly reflect the actual number of bank owned Feb. 2008 so bank owned is not calculated. This Berkley Market Analysis also compares February YTD 08 … (0 comments)
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southeastern michigan real estate: Oakland County Market Analysis Comparing February 2009 to January 2009 - 03/13/09 11:15 AM
The following is a monthly market analysis for Oakland County Michigan. It compares only residential homes sold in Feb. 2009 with Jan. 2009 to determine the # of homes sold for the month and the increase/decrease in average sold price. It also distinguishes how many homes were recorded to be Bank Owned/HUD. as opposed to private owned. First figures include all homes-private, bank owned, HUD and short sales. In the latter part of 2008, Realtors were required to categorize ownership status so statistics are not included for bank owned Feb. 2008. Oakland County Market Analysis also compares year ending Feb. 2008 to Feb. 2009. To … (0 comments)
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southeastern michigan real estate: Rochester Hills Market Analysis for February 2009 - 03/10/09 07:44 PM
The following is a monthly market analysis for Rochester Hills Michigan. It compares only residential homes sold in Feb. 2009 with Jan. 2009 to determine the # of homes sold for the month and the increase/decrease in average sold price. It also distinguishes how many homes were recorded to be Bank Owned/HUD as opposed to private owned. First figures include private, bank owned and short sales. In the latter part of 2008, Realtors were required to categorize ownership status so figures may not truly reflect the actual number of bank owned for Feb. 2008. To insure that most leases were not included in data, minimum sale price … (1 comments)
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southeastern michigan real estate: Birmingham Market Analysis for February 2009 - 03/07/09 10:57 PM
The following is a monthly market analysis for Birmingham Michigan. It compares only residential homes sold in Feb. 2009 with Jan. 2009 to determine the # of homes sold for the month and the increase/decrease in average sold price. It also distinguishes how many homes were recorded to be Bank Owned/HUD. as opposed to private owned. First figures include private, bank owned and short sales. In the latter part of 2008, Realtors were required to categorize ownership status so figures may not truly reflect the actual number of bank owned Feb. 2008. Birmingham Market Analysis also compares year ending Feb. 2008 to Feb. 2009. To insure that … (3 comments)
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southeastern michigan real estate: Royal Oak Market Analysis Comparing February 2009 to February 2008 - 03/05/09 11:54 PM
The following is a monthly market analysis for Royal Oak Michigan. It compares only residential homes sold in Feb. 2009 with Jan. 2009 to determine the # of homes sold for the month and the increase/decrease in average sold price. It also distinguishes how many homes were recorded to be Bank Owned/HUD. as opposed to private owned. First figures include private, bank owned and short sales. In the latter part of 2008, Realtors were required to categorize ownership status so figures may not truly reflect the actual number of bank owned Feb. 2008. To insure that most leases were not included in data, minimum sale price used … (2 comments)
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southeastern michigan real estate: Dear Diary, My passion is . . . - 02/19/09 12:30 PM
My passion is to make a difference. To best illustrate how this takes shape in my life is to tell a story about the first party I hosted at a farmhouse we rented after I graduated from college. It was a Halloween party.
Besides the invitations, planning for food and logistics, I needed a costume. After all, being my signature party, I wanted something that would really stand out. I thought and thought and finally decided to go as a tree . . . after all, I was living on a lot of land and enjoyed the hiking and nature. I am a seamstress and … (7 comments)
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southeastern michigan real estate: Rochester Hills Market Analysis for Homes Sold January 2009 - 02/13/09 02:53 PM
The following is a monthly market analysis for Rochester Hills Michigan. It compares only residential homes sold in Jan. 2009 with Dec. 2008 to determine the # of homes sold for the month and the increase/decrease in average sold price. It also distinguishes how many homes were recorded to be Bank Owned/HUD. as opposed to private owned. First figures include private, bank owned and short sales. In the latter part of 2008, Realtors were required to categorize ownership status so figures may not truly reflect the actual number of bank owned Jan. 2008. To insure that most leases were not included in data, minimum sale price used … (4 comments)
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southeastern michigan real estate: Oakland County Michigan Market Statistics for January 2009 - 02/13/09 02:41 PM
The following is a monthly market analysis for Oakland County Michigan. It compares only residential homes sold in Jan. 2009 with Dec. 2008 to determine the # of homes sold for the month and the increase/decrease in average sold price. It also distinguishes how many homes were recorded to be Bank Owned/HUD. as opposed to private owned. First figures include private, bank owned and short sales. In the latter part of 2008, Realtors were required to categorize ownership status so figures may not truly reflect the actual number of bank owned Jan. 2008. To insure that most leases were not included in data, minimum sale price used … (0 comments)
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southeastern michigan real estate: Don't Honk At Old People - 02/06/09 01:45 PM
This title, as the subject line, appeared in my inbox the other day. The minute I saw it a whole slew of thoughts followed. Recently I was in a big hurry (frequently) and someone was in front of me driving really slow. Annoyed (often) I became the "migatory weaver bird" (remembered that phrase way back from driver's training-WOW). I found the first opportunity (usually squeezing in when I probably should allow more space) and whizzed by the driver glancing to see just why they were driving so darn slow.
Sure enough, it was someone who appeared to be "old". But wait! I noticed I … (12 comments)
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southeastern michigan real estate: Twestival & Twitter Support - Two Sites You Want To Check Out! - 02/01/09 11:30 AM
As I do almost daily, I watch the Twitter Stream and check in on a few of my favorites--and always adding to my list of all things Twitter. And, as a good Tweeter should, I find many that I want to RT (retweet) to acknowledge the contribution that certain tweets have provided for me and the community of followers.
People are always asking me "what is Twitter" or the "how to" of it. On this site, you will find under Help Resources Getting Started-- which includes: Frequently Asked Questions, Posting a Twitter update, or "tweet" , and so much more. There are "How … (4 comments)
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southeastern michigan real estate: Caught Between a Short Sale and Foreclosure - Limbo Land - 01/27/09 10:08 AM
I have a first time buyer who wants to close before the end of tax season to get his first time buyer credit. We had an offer on a home which had a bad inspection and they decided to move on. No problem - so many choices - or so you would think. So, I have a buyer with a very high credit score, pre-approved with down payment & closing costs who has found another home he really wants. This should be a Realtor's dream come true in this Buyer's market. So, what's the problem. . .
After moving on from the previous home, … (5 comments)
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southeastern michigan real estate: Ferndale Michigan 2008 Market Analysis Compared to 2007 - 01/12/09 06:50 PM
The following is an end of the year market analysis Ferndale Michigan. It compares only residential homes sold in 2007 with 2008 to determine the # of homes sold for the year and the increase/decrease in average sold price. It also distinguishes how many homes were recorded to be Bank Owned as opposed to private owned. Total number of Homes Sold include private, bank owned and short sales. In the latter part of 2008, Realtors were required to categorize ownership status so figures may not truly reflect the actual number of bank owned for 2007 and part of 2008. To insure that most leases were not included in … (0 comments)
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southeastern michigan real estate: The Most Amazing Video - Using Re-Twit'd Application - 01/10/09 06:45 PM
I have been posting a lot about Twitter and why you should join and all the great applications I find as I explore the Twittersteam. This evening, after shoveling snow, getting my showing appointments made and my listing presentation complete (Not much Twittering tomorrow), I indulged in an hour or so of Twitter. I found a new application called re-Twit'd. This application lets you see what's hot on Twitter based on how frequently something is retweeted. You can find the most popular tweets by most retweeted in hours, day, week and fortnight. When I checked it out, there was a retweet saying "OMG … (5 comments)
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southeastern michigan real estate: Active Rain Recognized by RE/MAX for Video Efforts of Birmingham Michigan Realtor - 01/05/09 11:44 AM
I am usually shy at tooting my own horn about what I am up to but I am genuinely excited to have my efforts in creating videos recognized by RE/MAX--and they found out about it through ActiveRain!
Deborah Ball, RE/MAX Times Associate Editor called me when looking to write a story about the importance of video as a tool for Realtors. Of course I was very excited and asked how she heard about me. She was reading posts in ActiveRain to find a RE/MAX agent who was utilizing video in their business. It was a great interview where I very enthusiastically talked about the … (9 comments)
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southeastern michigan real estate: Rochester Hills 2008 Market Analysis Compared to 2007 - 01/04/09 04:15 PM
The following is an end of the year market analysis for Rochester Hills Michigan. It compares only residential homes sold in 2007 with 2008 to determine the # of homes sold for the year and the increase/decrease in average sold price. It also distinguishes how many homes were recorded to be Bank Owned as opposed to private owned. Total number of Homes Sold include private, bank owned and short sales. In the latter part of 2008, Realtors were required to categorize ownership status so figures may not truly reflect the actual number of bank owned for 2007 and part of 2008. To insure that most leases were not … (0 comments)
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southeastern michigan real estate: Royal Oak Market Analysis for 2008 compared to 2007 - 01/04/09 03:33 PM
The following is an end of the year market analysis for Royal Oak Michigan. It compares only residential homes sold in 2007 with 2008 to determine the number of homes sold for the year and the increase/decrease in average sold price. It also distinguishes how many homes were recorded to be Bank Owned as opposed to private owned. Total number of Homes Sold include private, bank owned and short sales. In the latter part of 2008, Realtors were required to categorize ownership status so figures may not truly reflect the actual number of bank owned for 2007 and part of 2008. To insure that leases were not included … (0 comments)
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southeastern michigan real estate: Shorty Awards - Find & Follow Best Producers of Short Content on Twitter - 01/02/09 03:58 PM
For those of you still on the fence about Twitter, you really are missing the opportunity to immediately access and follow some of the top voices in the field of technology, social media and really any field you have an interest in. The true value I find on Twitter is to follow those who are influencing the fields I am interested in. That is the beauty of Twitter - a conversation NOW in Real time - where we get to listen and interact with the creative process of people.
I posted about following the Elite through Twitter Grader but the Shorty Awards are an even better way to … (4 comments)
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