buyers: Ten Reasons to Sell Your Home in the Winter, Plus Some in the Greater Lansing Real Estate Market - 12/02/09 05:25 PM
I received this list below in my email today, Titled: Ten Reasons to Sell Your Home in the Winter. This list has been floating around for several years on why to buy and sell real estate in the winter month's or holiday season. I made a few alterations because this year 2009/2010 is … (3 comments)

buyers: Hot Real Estate News for the Greater Lansing, Michigan Real Estate market on the Proposed New Home Buyer Tax Credit - 10/28/09 01:25 PM
Here's some hot real estate news for the Greater Lansing, Michigan Real Estate market on the proposed new Home buyer Tax Credit. According to an article written by Bloomberg the U.S. Senate leaders moved closer to an agreement replacing an expiring $8,000 tax credit for first- time home buyers with a … (0 comments)

buyers: Greater Lansing Real Estate Market Can Be Complex However Pending Home Sales Are Up - 10/19/09 09:23 PM
The Greater Lansing Michigan real estate market showed a substantial increase in pending and closed sales for weekending October 13, 2009 over last year the same week according to GLAR. 

Pending home sales have increased for seven straight months, the longest in the series of the index which began in 2001, according to … (0 comments)

buyers: Greater Lansing Real Estate Real Estate Market Statistics Can Better Set Client Expectations - 10/13/09 07:06 PM
Coldwell Banker Hubbell Briarwood released the 3rd Quarter 2009 Market Report today that showed some positive statistics and comparisons that will aid sellers in the greater Lansing real estate market with sound pricing decisions when it comes to marketing their home. This report also breaks down areas by school district to … (2 comments)

buyers: Buyers and Sellers Need Professional Consulting - Greater Lansing, Michigan Real Estate Market - 09/16/09 05:59 PM
Buyers and Sellers need professional consulting in a challenging real estate market like we have experienced the past few years in the greater Lansing area.  Real estate transactions involve one of the biggest financial investments most people experience in their lifetime. There are many negotiating factors, including but not limited to … (0 comments)

buyers: Housing Affordability is at Highest Level in 18 years, Good News for Greater Lansing - 08/24/09 05:56 PM
The National Association of Home Builders Organization released a new report recently that indicated housing affordability reaching an 18-year high due to low interest rates and pricing. Lansing - East Lansing Michigan was included as one of the most affordable areas topped by Indianapolis. That information comes with local good news … (1 comments)

buyers: Greater Lansing Michigan Home Sellers Have an Additional Tool Available - 08/20/09 03:31 PM
Greater Lansing home sellers have an additional tool available that helps expose their property to more buyers using the iPhone on the go for searching properties. Here's an example of how the application works. In addition to having a Realtor who understands real estate syndication, Internet marketing, and search engine optimization, this … (0 comments)

buyers: "Now's the Time to Make Your Move" Greater Lansing Michigan Home Buyers - 06/22/09 05:02 PM
"Now's the Time to Make Your Move" Many people in the greater Lansing Michigan real estate market are concerned about how today's challenging economic environment might affect their ability to buy a home, or even whether they should become homeowners right now. Real estate remains a wonderful long-term investment compared to … (1 comments)

buyers: Many Greater Lansing Real Estate homes qualify - Here's One You Can Buy Sunday - 06/09/09 06:32 PM
Many Greater Lansing Real Estate homes qualify for the additional home buying assistance program through MSHDA, in addition to the new federal tax credit. Here's an example of a wonderful opportunity that can be bought this Sunday, June 14th, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. MAR reported today that The Michigan … (0 comments)

buyers: Golf & Real Estate, Lansing, Michigan Has Both & They Compare Sometimes - 06/04/09 06:48 AM
I posted this a few years back, however it's worth another look in today's challenging real estate market. Golf and Real Estate are so much alike.  Sometimes you just have to go golfing to clear your mind.
In golf, weather conditions change your game; in real estate market conditions change your … (0 comments)

buyers: Real Estate Consumers in Greater Lansing Are Seeing Some Light - 05/29/09 08:35 PM
Real estate consumers in the greater Lansing area and across the country can now take advantage of a Federal Housing Administration program to allow qualified home buyers to apply the $8,000 tax credit when purchasing a home, reported by NAR in a press release. FHA will now permit its lenders to provide … (0 comments)

buyers: The Right Price on Your House for the Greater Lansing Michigan Real Estate Market - 05/10/09 04:07 PM
The Right Selling Price Affects Your Bottom LineWhen you're selling your home in the greater Lansing, Michigan real estate market, the price you set is a critical factor in the return you'll receive. That's why you need a professional evaluationfrom an experienced Realtor. This person can provide you with an honest assessment … (0 comments)

buyers: Delhi Township, Holt Michigan - Buying A Home in Today's Market - 03/28/09 06:02 PM
Searching for homes in the Delhi Township, Holt Michigan area means more than just getting a list of properties for sales. Delhi Township has much to offer for convenience to the entire greater Lansing area, including: MSU, Downtown Lansing, 3 Major Shopping malls and much more.  Four Holt schools have been … (0 comments)

buyers: Delta Township, Lansing, Michigan, Will See Better Real Estate Market in 2009 - 01/23/09 04:05 PM
According to NAR's recent Real Estate Insights, financing the purchase of a home can be a significant challenge for some buyers. The recent turmoil in financial markets has definitely had an impact on the availability of mortgage credit for those consumers wanting to purchase a home in the greater Lansing real estate … (0 comments)

buyers: Thinking of Buying a Home in the Grand Ledge or Delta Township Real Estate Market? - 12/19/08 12:04 PM
Thinking of buying a home in the Grand Ledge or Delta Township real estate market? Here's your key to home-ownership and a  few tools to help you become more prepared for the American dream of owning a house.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) launched a new Web … (0 comments)

buyers: Holt, Delhi Township Home Seller’s Today, Need Massive Exposure to Find Buyers - 12/14/08 07:01 PM
Holt, Delhi Township home Seller’s today, need massive exposure to find buyers, to get the most exposure. The days are gone of just putting a sign in the yard and selling your house. With over 85% of all home-buyers shopping the Internet prior to contacting a Realtor, it is imperative … (1 comments)

buyers: Prime Time for a Buyer to Buy a House in the Greater Lansing Real Estate Market. - 11/28/08 06:25 PM
On Tuesday the government announced an $800 stimulus plan for the credit markets. Some $500 million will be spent buying mortgage-backed securities guaranteed by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae in an effort to push down mortgage rates. The best time to buy in any market is when it is … (0 comments)

buyers: Questions Answered for First Time Home Buyers in Lansing Michigan Real Estate Area - 09/13/08 11:49 AM
Here's twenty nine questions and answers provided by the National Association of Realtors for the first time home buyer in the greater Lansing real estate market, who wants to learn more about taking advantage of the new interest free loan being offered.
I had a chance recently to throw out … (0 comments)

buyers: 85% Plus, of Buyers Shopping the Internet! Are we Competent? The Code Says We Should Be! - 09/03/08 05:21 PM
85% plus, of all buyers are shopping the Internet for real estate prior to ever contacting a Realtor. Here are some questions to ponder: 1. Is it our duty, based on Article 11 of the Realtor Code of Ethics to provide our sellers with the adequate information on the quality and … (0 comments)

buyers: Greater Lansing Real Estate Home Sales Get Relief, or Did We? - 07/30/08 06:17 PM
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, first time Home buyers, and the thousands of people fighting to keep their homes from foreclosure, are coming out the winners with the new bill signed by President Bush today. Matthew Kelly of Geek Estate Blog has illustrated a very nice explanation and recap of the bill.
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