Luxury Homes in Ann Arbor and in the National Market - 11/30/08 05:29 AM
The International Luxury Home Market Report looked at 38,380 homes on the market this week to determine what is happening nationally in the luxury real estate market.  It appears that the buyer's market is in full swing in this market segment.  Average days on market is 150 with median price per square foot about $300.00.
The full report can be viewed here.  The top 10 most expensive zip codes in 31 market cities were examined.

Source: Altos Research LLC
The global financial market meltdown has created a wait and watch mentality across price ranges.   Buyers at the very top are citizens … (1 comments)

Happy Thanksgiving! - 11/26/08 07:32 AM
Wishing You & All The People You Know Happiness On Thanksgiving & Always!
I was searching around for something interesting about Thanksgiving Day.  I found a site that I thought was great.  There are all sorts of interesting and funny Thanksgiving Facts including click here to learn more about:
The First Thanksgiving The Pilgrims’ Menu Thanksgiving Fun Facts Mayflower Myths Thanksgiving Quiz History of the Turducken and Much More! One of the joys of Thanksgiving is the chance to tell people how thankful we are for them, so Thank You, I hope that you have a great holiday!

 
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Create Art with Google Documents Holiday Spreadsheet Art - 11/23/08 07:49 AM
Some googleicious folks over at Google via Google Documents created holiday art using cells in a spreadsheet as the pixels. A creative video was taken and is available over at YouTube and the results are like the old etch a skech . More info on how to create the canvas is available behind the scenes. They're inviting people to share their own spreadsheet art to YouTube. Let's see what creative people do with pixels.

We took a quick Briarwood Mall shopping escape.  But I know I don't have the time to break from selling Ann Arbor Real Estate to create these spreadhseets myself, but I will … (7 comments)

According to the 2008 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers from National Association of Realtors, the top five sources of down payment money are: - 11/22/08 10:40 AM
1.       Savings2.       Proceeds from the sale of a primary residence3.       Gift from Relatives or Friends4.       Sale from Stocks or Bonds5.       Equity from Residence (continue to own)
I was surprised to learn that 73% of first-time buyers are using money they had saved to come up with their down payment on a home.  We see many of our clients as first time home buyers as a result of attending the seminars.
Per the study, 43% of repeat buyers will use money from savings to at least help partially cover the down payment of their new home. Many people get proceeds from sale of primary residence.
For more … (2 comments)

National Association of Realtors has Compiled Some Videos and They Want YOURS! - 11/21/08 12:55 PM
You can browse through what has already been posted by other real estate professionals to get ideas and inspiration for your video submissions at their website:  National Association of Realtors Videos
REALTOR® TV is vying to be a premier source for inspirational, informational and educational real estate video on the Web. They are looking for input and want us, National Association of REALTOR® members to submit our very own videos.  There are guidelines – no listings are accepted!    File formats that can be uploaded include and suggested length should not exceed 7 minutes:
.3GP .AVI .DV h.264 .MPEG2 .MPEG4 Quicktime … (8 comments)

Listings Available in Loch Alpine Area of Ann Arbor, Michigan - 11/19/08 05:42 AM
Loch Alpine has 8 current listings available and 14 sold homes this year so far.  For further details and upcoming homes, call us a (734) 669-0337. Loch Alpine Active Homes XPROP - Multi-Row View Loch Alpine Sold Homes RES - Complete Plus Average sold price was $300,757.10 
Average days on market was 69.7 which is under average market time.
4266 Glen Eden Court  has 2 videos below and virtual tour if we can brag on this home
 

 
 Click here to Search the MLS for all listings! Below, find 3 related Loch Alpine videos on youtube.

We have participated in selling and … (0 comments)

Everything you want to know about FHA with Video Questions and Answers by NAR - 11/16/08 01:31 PM
Many questions are answered by calling 1-800-CALL FHA. Watch the video; it is lengthy, so prepare a quiet place. Some questions posed are:
Can you get FHA for refinancing, flipping, and first time buyers?
What is the biggest advantage? Is it low down payment? Saving a home from foreclosure? Obtaining financing with limited credit? Flexible underwriting?
You can also check www.FHA.gov for more information and updated limits for YOUR AREA and Washtenaw County and the Ann Arbor area.
How long do you have to wait after Chapter 13 bankruptcy or foreclosure to get FHA?
When can you eliminate the monthly mortgage … (0 comments)

Blogging with Missy at Keller Williams in Brighton - 11/13/08 10:57 AM
Missy Caulk taught the Keller Williams Brighton, MI Market Center how to Blog yesterday.  Wow what a great job she did.  Watch excerpt video and see photos.  If Youtube would allow more than 3 minutes and I was better at editing, I could have uploaded the whole class.  It was great and she is so humble.

Many of the agents are already Blogging, but I saw many agents there that hopefully will start Blogging today and generating information about their niche markets.  We can help each other.
             
She covered:
Driving traffic to your web site Higher … (19 comments)

Best Places to Raise Kids - Ann Arbor, Michigan Ranked High - 11/12/08 08:19 AM
Best Places to Raise Kids - Ann Arbor Ranked High
BusinessWeek teamed up with OnBoard Informatics, provider of real estate analysis, to create a list of each state's best affordable towns for raising children. Factors in the analysis was school performance, affordability, safety, cost of living, air quality, job growth, racial diversity, parks, ball fields, zoos, recreation centers, museums, and theaters. Among the top ranked were Mount Prospect, IL Phoenix, AZ, Columbus, OH, and our very own Ann Arbor, MI, Huntsville, AL, Lexington, KY.  Also mentioned was that Ann Arbor is the most kid-and cost-friendly city in Michigan. The Web site establishes … (0 comments)

BE DEAF TO NEGATIVITY? - 11/09/08 02:37 PM
I am so exhausted from the news negativity!  Walk on the positive side with me and my friend Jay Kinder.Read on and tell me what you think: Once upon a time there was a bunch of tiny frogs....who arranged a running competition. The goal was to reach the top of a very high tower.A big crowd had gathered around the tower to see the race and cheer on the contestants.... The race began.... Honestly, no one in the crowd really believed that the tiny frogs would reach the top of the tower. You heard statements such as:     'Oh, WAY too … (3 comments)

National Association of REALTORS Power Point - 11/08/08 04:19 PM
Take a look at NAR power point Housing Market Outlook Through Economic Recession by Lawrence Yun, NAR Chief Economist.  The reports is for residential real estate and illustrate the Euro, vs US Dollar, price trends, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Recovery Act all in one compact .  While we know real estate is local, we each are a part of the big US picture.  Detroit, Las Vegas and Miami are featured as area having sub prime loans and that impact.  Take a look and let me know what you think.   
 http://www.realtor.org/wps/wcm/connect/12be64804ae9f9bca7b4f74da33b78d3/LY_SummitFinal.ppt?MOD=AJPERES&CACHEID=12be64804ae9f9bca7b4f74da33b78d3#257,1,Slide 1
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Do we need some lateral or innovative thinking about now in Ann Arbor? - 11/07/08 07:47 PM
Did you ever think you are in your box and you need to get out?  Maybe you are in your box and don’t know you are stuck.  There is a whole world of music out there that you might have not heard.
Just take a 2 minute look at this Japanese water fall to get a fresh perspective on water and the messages you see. Are you thinking out of the box?
Inside The Box
Thinking inside the box means accepting the status quo. Charles H. Duell, Director of the US Patent Office, said, “Everything that can be invented has been … (0 comments)

Going Back to the Dexter Cider Mill Dexter, Michigan 48130 - 11/04/08 06:50 AM
Yes if you can believe it, we went back to the Dexter Cider Mill this weekend.   You guessed it, for some fall wine tasting and this is what some patrons said about some choice wines they selected in video below.
 

The Dexter Cider Mill will be closing soon so be sure to check the Dexter Cider Mill site for dates and times. It is located at 3685 Central Street, Dexter, MI 48130, just a bike ride away from Loch Alpine subdivision.  Of course we could not leave without a couple bags of fat pills – ‘er’ I mean … (3 comments)

 
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