1st Time Buyer Alert, Part 2 - 08/25/08 11:13 AM
As I wrote in the July Market Report, Congress passed the new American Housing Rescure and Foreclosure Prevention Act to help spur activity and encourage buyers, and particularly first time buyers, to take the homeownership leap. Besides providing a tax credit of up to a $7,500 (10% of the purchase … (0 comments)
July Market Report - 08/25/08 10:52 AM
According to RealComp, our local MLS, the market activity trend reflected a 15% increase in activity over the same period last year for the seventh straight month in 2008. Additionally, Pending sales were up significantly over the same period in 2007.
While interest rates have remained low, values … (1 comments)
How Do You Say Congratulations In German? - 08/20/08 11:21 PM
We first hosted a
foreign exchange student for 3 weeks one Summer in the mid 1990s,
paying karma back for my husband's teen exchange experience. Upon
moving to California's Central Coast in 1997, we decided to try hosting
for an entire school year.
Sabrina was not
only an extraordinary student … (4 comments)
Preserving Plymouth History - 08/19/08 11:55 PM
The Plymouth Historical
Society has created a virtual
photo library
of images created by early Plymouth resident Charles Draper.
Through
photographs, postcards, negatives and glass plate negatives, Draper
captured images of Plymouth life and real estate from 1890-1930. With
more than 500 images, the collection presents a glimpse into what … (0 comments)
3974 Norwich Drive | Canton MI 48188 Just Listed For Lease - 08/19/08 09:58 PM
Woodlands of Chatterton Village ~ BEST LOCATION IN COMPLEX
OVERLOOKING WOODS & WALKING TRAIL!!
Lovely Open
Floorplan With Kitchen Open To Dining & Living Rooms With 9ft
Ceilings Throughout * Great Room With Cozy Bay Window Overlooking Woods
With Walk Trail * Kitchen With Hardwood Flooring, Under Cabinet
Lighting, and … (1 comments)
First Time Homebuyer Alert, Part 1 - 08/17/08 10:57 PM
If you've been on the fence about whether or not to buy your first home, NOW is definitely the time--before October 1st!
The Mortgage Relief program recently passed by Congress goes into effect on that date and eliminates downpayment assistance programs. In fact, many mortgage lenders have already eliminated the … (4 comments)
Annexation Plan Goes Down in Defeat - 08/15/08 02:04 PM
Tuesday,
August 5th, Livonia voters and seven Northville Township residents on
the old Northville Psychiatric Hospital voted against the plan
to annex the 414
acre property.
As a former Northville resident and
current Livonia resident, I was conflicted about the debate. Mostly,
I'd love to see new life given to this … (0 comments)
31660 Mackenzie Westland MI 48185 Just Listed For Sale - 08/14/08 04:03 PM
Boulevard Gardens ~ All Brick Maintenance
Free Ranch Presents The WOW Factor And Commands A 10!
Rich Hardwood Floors, Updated Granite Kitchen With Pantry, Living Room With Fireplace, And 1/2 Bath On Main Level. Newer Roof, Windows, Driveway, Hot Water Heater, 560sf Finished Recreation Area In Lower Level With 14´ x … (1 comments)
44453 Savery Drive Canton MI Open Sunday - 08/11/08 09:18 PM
Hidden
Glen Condos
~ We invite everyone to visit our open house in Canton at 44453 Savery
Drive this Sunday, August 17th from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Come check out this mint 2 bedroom condo backing to a park-like setting. With an updated Kitchen and newer mechanicals, all … (0 comments)
33268 Alvin St Garden City MI 48135 Just Listed For Sale - 08/10/08 11:17 PM
THE "WOW" FACTOR REIGNS
In This Updated To The Max 3 Bedroom All Brick Ranch * From The Rich Hardwood Floors To The Stone Ceramic New Kitchen And Baths, Newer Windows, New Roof, Furnace and Electrical * All Mechanics Are Complete * 14´ x 9´ 3-Season Sun Room, 15´ x … (0 comments)
The View From an Empty Nest - 08/10/08 10:45 PM
Yup, today we're officially 'empty nesters' as we spent the day moving our daughter to her new home in Redford.
A few years ago I wondered if it would ever be possible for her to purchase a home on her own, but the HUD home she bought recently has … (2 comments)
39544 Village Run Northville MI Open Sunday - 08/08/08 10:51 PM
Country
Club Village ~ We invite everyone to
visit our open house in Northville at 39544 Village Run this Sunday, August 10th from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
With
a top of the line stainless & granite Kitchen plus state-of-the-art upgrades throughout, this Country Club condo presents the "WOW" factor. … (0 comments)
2 Bedroom, 1.1 Bath Northville Condo Just Listed For Lease - 08/06/08 11:30 PM
Highland LakesNOW
AVAILABLE FOR LEASE,
So Bring Your Stuff And Move Right In! Lovely Bay Window in Living Room And Gas Fireplace in Family Room * Updates Galore Including Kitchen Counter Tops, Remodeled Jack-n-Jill Main Bathroom With Cool Vessel Sink and Ceramic Tile * Newer Carpeting, Windows, Hot Water Heater … (0 comments)
Radon Smadon...Who Cares? - 08/06/08 10:56 AM
You should because radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. As a
tasteless, odorless, colorless gas, there are no physical warning signs of the presence of radon. Testing is the only way to find out.
While radon isn't a certainty in Michigan, there are definitely pockets … (2 comments)
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As I wrote in the July Market Report, Congress passed the new American Housing Rescure and Foreclosure Prevention Act to help spur activity and encourage buyers, and particularly first time buyers, to take the homeownership leap. Besides providing a tax credit of up to a $7,500 (10% of the purchase … (0 comments)
