ann arbor: Declaring the Value of What you are Worth? - 07/18/08 07:45 PM
All Realtors are not the same. We all know that, we all do things differently. For instance, I have found it is better to under promise and over produce. If I say, I will return all calls in an hour, then I try to return them right away.
When I … (68 comments)
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ann arbor: CNN Money Magazine Ann Arbor is Number 27 in Top 100 cities to live in - 07/15/08 06:34 AM
Ann Arbor, Michigan was just named number 27 in CNN's Money magazine of best small cities to live in.
Here is a snapshot of the information on Ann Arbor.
I thought it was pretty interesting that the photo they used was of the Ann Arbor Farmers Market, since I had … (20 comments)
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ann arbor: Should you Buy or Rent in Ann Arbor, Michigan - 07/13/08 06:44 PM
Should you buy or rent if you are moving to Ann Arbor or the surrounding areas in Washtenaw County ? We get asked that question frequently.
The answer is "it depends on your individual circumstance".
One of the first things to ask yourself is, How long will you be living in … (11 comments)
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ann arbor: Ann Arbor Keller Williams Announcement - 07/07/08 09:12 AM
Last week we received an email from our Team Leader, Chet Hill at Keller Williams Ann Arbor. He wanted us to attend the weekly office meeting. Now I'm not much on meetings unless I know what they are going to say. However, Chet said he had a Big Announcement to make.
… (25 comments)
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ann arbor: Celebrating the 4th of July in Ann Arbor, Mi - 07/04/08 12:30 PM
Most of us celebrate the 4th of July in America. We gather together with family and friends, shoot of some fire-works, grill out and have a wonderful time.
July 4th, 1776 is the day our forefathers signed the Declaration of Independence. It is more than a piece of paper. It … (27 comments)
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ann arbor: 5849 Villa France Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103 - 06/30/08 10:08 AM
5849 Villa France is located in Country French Estates. It is on the Westside of Ann Arbor and is a rare four bedroom home. The home has been recently staged to give you a warm feel for the home.
Only a minute to I-94, close to shopping, groceries, coffee shops.
There … (10 comments)
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ann arbor: Ann Arbor, Local Yokel - 06/28/08 10:47 AM
So you want to move to Ann Arbor?
Did you know Ann Arbor is "25 miles surrounded by reality?"
Didn't think so, you have to live here a little while to know that little tid-bit. You will find out soon enough when you live here.
Ann Arbor the only place in … (25 comments)
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ann arbor: AnnArbor.craigslist.com - 06/11/08 11:46 PM
Have any of you checked out Craigslist in your location lately?
I post all my listings on Craigslist, every 45 days. I get more emails and calls on my rentals and lower priced homes.
Today I posted my new listings on 7185 Dell Rd, Saline, MI. which is the post right … (62 comments)
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ann arbor: It's May, It's May Market Data for Ann Arbor - 06/09/08 09:16 PM
Remember that song ?
It's May, it's May the lovely month of May ?
First the good news is our inventory is down over 30% from last year.
Closings are up 23%.
The bad news is that the average sale price is down 10.5% from last year. Overall the list price … (21 comments)
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ann arbor: 2854 Barclay Way, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 - 05/24/08 07:50 AM
Last week I posted on the phone call I received from this seller and how he found me on the internet. I was fortunate to list his condo today at 2854 Barclay Way in Ann Arbor, MI.
This is a wonderful condo community, located in N.E. Ann Arbor, convenient to the … (12 comments)
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ann arbor: 2554 Traver Blvd Ann Arbor, MI 48105 - 05/20/08 06:15 PM
Just listed a beautiful condo in Traver Lakes community in Ann Arbor. This listing was referred to me by Tracy Santrock from Cary, N.C. They were clients of hers for their new home purchase in North Carolina.
I love Active Rain referrals !!
This is a beautiful condo, on the water … (17 comments)
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ann arbor: Marketing Report for Condo's in Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County - 05/20/08 10:26 AM
Average Days on the market condos in Ann Arbor was 105.
Average List price was $239,945, up 13.5% from April 2007.
Average Sales price for condos in Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County was $172,938.00 in April. This is down nearly 17.5% compared to April 2007.
April is the … (2 comments)
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ann arbor: April Market Data for Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County - 05/20/08 10:11 AM
Is the market stabalizing in Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County ?
Compared to last year, we are seeing less homes on the market, and the closings are definately up. Even though the average price of homes is down, buyers are moving and taking advantage of the homes in the best condition.
… (1 comments)
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ann arbor: Barclay Park Condos in Ann Arbor, MI - 05/19/08 08:15 AM
This afternoon I received a call from
a potential seller who
owns a condo in Barclay
Park Condo’s. I asked him how he found me and he
said
on the internet, I Googled Ann
Arbor Re/Max Agent and you came up twice on page
one. I had to inform him … (20 comments)
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ann arbor: Real Estate Cycle Profits the Home Buyers - 05/17/08 09:38 AM
In August of 1979, my
husband and I bought our
first home in Auburn,
Alabama.
It was a brand new home with 1300. S. F. for $39,000. We went FHA, and
my
parents, and grandparents helped us with the down-payment of 3%. It was
a cute
little house, with … (17 comments)
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ann arbor: April showers bring May flowers in Ann Arbor and a Brighter Market - 05/01/08 02:05 PM
The 1st day of May is here and it is chilly outside and it has been chilly in market too.
Last year from April 1st 2007 to April 30th, 2007, we had closed on 148 homes in Ann Arbor.
This April from April 1st to April 30th, 2008, … (16 comments)
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ann arbor: Mixpo to the Rescue - 04/26/08 02:48 PM
Today my daughter and I went out and shot a video of a home listed at 409 Fountain in Ann Arbor, MI. We are working with a client who is interested in this house and lives out of town.
We found out another person is flying in on Monday to look … (56 comments)
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ann arbor: Ann Arbor a Brighter and Greener Friday - 04/25/08 08:36 AM
Ann Arbor Greener and Brighter
Getting
Greener and Brighter
Monday was a
blue day, so many issues came up over the weekend. I hate to write about
negative things but all the issues in my last
post were happening all at once, and that was what was on … (32 comments)
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ann arbor: Two Tools, Instant Success - 04/14/08 12:08 PM
Two Tools you might want to use that have really helped me are GetClicky and Flickr.
Here’s why?
Yesterday was the Spring Practice game for the University of Michigan football team, known at the “Maize and Blue” game. I went and took my FlipVideo camera. Last night I … (59 comments)
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ann arbor: April 15th, the Big Day - 04/11/08 04:03 PM
The Big Weekend
April 15th is the day....our taxes are due. So my guess
is many of us will be gathering receipts and hitting the button on our
QuickBooks or Quicken to pay Uncle Sam.
Actually in 1862, Congress inacted the Tax Act to help fund the … (37 comments)
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ann arbor: Ann Arbor-Washtenaw County Condo Reports March 2008 - 04/09/08 05:05 PM
March
Condo Reports
Just like the residential
market in Ann Arbor,
the condo market saw a reduction of the number of listings that came on
the market in March by 47%.
The average sales price of condo's in Washtenaw County was
$145,930. That is down over 28% … (11 comments)
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ann arbor: Washtenaw County 1st Quarter Market Reports including Ann Arbor - 04/08/08 04:48 PM
1st
Quarter Marketing Reports
Homes are selling in Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County,
but they absolutely
MUST be priced right.
When I say, "priced right", I am not referring to market value. I am
talking below market value. Buyers want a deal, a bargin. The average
sale price throughout … (14 comments)
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ann arbor: Do Buyers get Buyers Remorse in Ann Arbor? - 04/07/08 08:47 PM
Many buyer will get it?
How do you deal with it?
How do you prevent it?
Many times buyers in Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County after having their offer accepted on a house they loved, begin to question their decision they have written an offer on. “Can I afford it?” … (35 comments)
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ann arbor: Are You in Prison? - 04/02/08 09:46 PM
Are
you in Prison?
What
do I mean by that?
When a person
is in prison, they are locked up, confined to
limited quarters, food, water, cigarettes, day to day, same o same o,
basically
survival.
We can also be
in prison even though we are FREE. Are you … (91 comments)
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ann arbor: Home Warranties - 03/30/08 06:59 PM
HOME WARRANTIES
We had and inspection on
1941 Geddes in Ann Arbor, the seller is in Arizona,
an elderly
woman. Before the Realtor, who is also their neighbor left for her
vacation she
had the house winterized.
It
is an older home and
pipes run through the unheated underground … (30 comments)
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ann arbor: University of Michigan Residents "match letters" - 03/24/08 06:45 PM
The “MATCH” letters went out on Friday, across the United States and I’m sure there is a number of incoming University of Michigan Residents trying to decide if they should buy or rent in the Ann Arbor, Michigan area.
Here is a Rent or Buy Calculator that will help you … (12 comments)
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ann arbor: Ann Arbor not Exempt from Foreclosures - 03/19/08 05:12 PM
To those of us who live in Ann Arbor, we have always thought we were exempt from the rest of the state of Michigan when it came to the housing industry downturns. Not this time. A quick look at Foreclosurenet.net will give you a list of all the foreclosure homes … (23 comments)
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ann arbor: 2928 N. Knightsbridge, Ann Arbor, MI - 03/17/08 02:21 PM
This is one of the most preferred condo communities in Ann Arbor for the University of Michigan Residents.Located only 4 miles to the hospitals, you can stand at the entrance and watch the Dr's. drive in in their scrubs. In case you didn't know Resident Dr.'s don't get much sleep and … (18 comments)
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ann arbor: Ann Arbor Celebrates St.Patricks Day - 03/17/08 10:41 AM
It’s St.Patricks Day and the place to be in Ann Arbor is Zingermans Deli and Conor O’Neills.
Zingerman's Delicatessen
"All-You-Can-Eat Corned Beef and Cabbage": The menu features Sy Ginsberg corned beef from United Meat & Deli (Detroit), named Best Corned Beef in New York City by Slow Food USA. … (10 comments)
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ann arbor: Part II of... Standing on the Empire State Building Throwing off 100.00 Bills - 03/16/08 08:03 PM
Part II of Standing on the Empire State Building. (or pick up the phone and call them)
Yesterday, I received a inquiry from one of the sites I syndicate my listing to. She wanted to see my listing at 1216 Birk in Ann Arbor. She had requested on … (28 comments)
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ann arbor: Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County Market Reports for February - 03/16/08 01:24 PM
Below are the market reports with data from the Ann Arbor Area Board of Realtors and compiled my by my friend Todd Waller, of Big House Data.
A few things to point out from a historical perspective from 2005 to 2008:
Average list prices: Average Sale Price Average Days on Market New … (5 comments)
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ann arbor: A Great Way to Help your Buyers & Sellers - 03/07/08 01:14 PM
My web-master suggested a new site to me today so I wanted to share it with all my friends here. It is called Walk Score.
You can add any address where any of your listings are, or where your buyers are considering moving and it will give you the score … (70 comments)
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ann arbor: 1216 Birk Ann Arbor, MI 48103 - 02/27/08 03:38 PM
Located in the heart of Ann Arbor, within walking distance to University of Michigan, "The Big House", and Chrysler Arena. Go Blue!!
The future owner will inherit all the upgrades,totaling over $42,000. in the last two years. New kitchen cabinets, new appliances, new granite counter-tops, two remodeled baths with jacuzzi tub, and … (20 comments)
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ann arbor: Honesty is the Best Policy in Ann Arbor Real Estate - 02/21/08 06:27 PM
Several years ago, I met a professor in the Psychology Dept. at the University of Michigan. She had found me on the Internet and wanted me to preview her lake house to sell.
The house was a cute cottage on the Horseshoe Chain of Lakes. We walked around the cottage, … (61 comments)
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ann arbor: January Market Update for Condo's in Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County - 02/20/08 07:18 PM
The condo market in Ann Arbor continues to have a large amount of inventory. Usually being in the college town of The University of Michigan our condo's have sold well. The list price was up by .5%, but the sales were down by 8.5% from January 2007.
In March the residents assigned … (4 comments)
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ann arbor: January Market Update for Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County - 02/20/08 06:56 PM
January 2008 was a good month for closings in Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County. We are up 10% compared to January 2007. Even better news for home sellers is that the number of listings was down 13%.
The homes with the best value, perceived by the buyers are still selling and selling … (1 comments)
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ann arbor: Hidden Gems in The Rain from Ann Arbor, MI - 02/08/08 07:12 PM
Lola Audu, tagged me for Melissa Grants challenge for Activerain Hidden Gems in the Rain. Lola wrote on people in Michigan and I thought it was a great idea to focus on Hidden Gems from Ann Arbor, MI.
Let me introduce to you Karen Moorhead. Karen is a Realtor … (25 comments)
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ann arbor: 2662 Fenwick Ct Ann Arbor, Mi 48104 - 01/10/08 04:21 AM
Very well maintained condo located in the Georgetown Community of Ann Arbor, MI. Walk to shopping,parks, and located on a bus route. All appliances stay including washer and dryer. Rare find, THREE bedroom, on a cul-de-sac, with great view. Subject to banks approval on a short sale. Move in condition and … (20 comments)
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ann arbor: Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County End of the Year Market Reports - 01/08/08 07:49 PM
Well, here it is the end of the year and the housing data is in.
Yes, we continued to sell homes in Ann Arbor, Michigan and throughout Washtenaw County. I know you are shocked by all the horror stories you read in the media. Oh well... people do need to move … (25 comments)
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ann arbor: See Ya in the Rain... or wherever - 12/21/07 05:40 PM
When I was a little girl, and would be leaving my grandmother's house she would always say, "Be sweet, see you in my dreams."
My mother use to say, "Be good."
My dad use to say, "Remember who you are."
Lately, when I leave a message for someone on other social networks, I've been … (62 comments)
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ann arbor: University of Michigan Hires Rich Rodriguez - 12/16/07 04:24 PM
The wait is over....
University of Michigan hires Rich Rodriguez, from West Virginia as the new Head football coach at University of Michigan.
He will be introduced at a press conference Monday morning. Personally, I'm glad the search is over. It has been a month long search since Lloyd Carr resigned.
You can read … (18 comments)
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ann arbor: Over Full Price Offer Rejected in Ann Arbor Area "What"? - 12/14/07 06:43 AM
A house and five acres is listed at $79,900, and it is in foreclosure.
It was originally listed at $154,900 back in April.
Pattie, one of my Buyer Agents is working with some wonderful first time home buyers and even with a ton of work they want this house and land. It is in a … (68 comments)
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ann arbor: Are you busy ? - 12/12/07 08:24 PM
I'm happy.
Just wrote an offer yesterday, it is accepted. In Ann Arbor Michigan.
All terms and conditions met.
My buyer Agent (one of them ) wrote an offer too.
Folks I am honestly NOT usually busy in December. I usually cook home-cooked meals. Go Christmas shopping, matter of fact....
I am one … (70 comments)
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ann arbor: Ann Arbor, MI "Take your DELL to WALMART" - 12/12/07 07:10 AM
Yes those are the very words I heard yesterday at 6:30 A.M.
I woke up at 2:30 to let my dogs, all four of them out to do their business. Of course I being so obsessive went to check my email.
The computer was frozen, so I re-booted and got the blue screen.
Yikes..........
Re-booted again.
Now … (70 comments)
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ann arbor: Why the Media is WRONG in Ann Arbor, MI. - 11/29/07 08:49 AM
This is why the media is wrong......in Ann Arbor, MI. and I suspect YOUR market area's too.
Here is an email I got from one of my Buyer Agents yesterday in Ann Arbor, MI. Besides this update she has 3 pendings.
XXXXX wrote again tonight, fax it tomorrow. The house is in Fenton, … (51 comments)
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ann arbor: Ann Arbor Breaking News.... LLoyd Carr Announces His Retirement to His Players - 11/18/07 04:54 PM
According a Michigan Daily News flash, I just received, Head Coach Lloyd Carr is retiring. He announced it to his players this afternoon when he met with them.
A press conference is scheduled for tomorrow morning at 10:00 in the Junge Champions Center on the campus of the University of … (18 comments)
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ann arbor: Count Down Time in Ann Arbor, Meeeeechigan - 11/14/07 10:31 AM
Myspace Countdowns
What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think about Michigan?
Michigan vs. Ohio State........this Saturday in Ann Arbor, where we both once again play for the Big Ten Championship.
Thursday night, Banfields West Sports Bar in Ann Arbor is sponsoring a Chili Cook contest. My daughter entered … (43 comments)
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ann arbor: 4683 Ash Ct. Pittsfield Township, Ann Arbor, MI - 11/07/07 02:30 PM
Ann Arbor buyers now is the time to move into this lovely home for the holidays. Cul de sac setting with over-size lot. Freshly painted and staged. Easy access to I 94, schools, shopping, and coffee shops. Ann Arbor Schools, Pittsfield Township taxes. … (8 comments)
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ann arbor: 2063 Whimbrel Ct. Pittsfield Township, MI 48197 - 10/23/07 03:45 PM
This fabulous home is located only minutes away from the new Toyota facility being built in York Township, Washtenaw County, MI. Custom designed and built by Gabrien Construction. I first began talking to the sellers back in late September, when they found me doing a Google Search. I sent them out … (31 comments)
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ann arbor: Ann Arbor, Michigan Aids in Reducing Green House Emissions - 10/19/07 08:48 AM
After a three year study by Ann Arbor Mayor John Hieftje, on the energy saving use of LED lights, Ann Arbor announced that they would go forward with installing the LED Street lights. Not only does installing these LED lights save electricity but it also reduces the greenhouse gas emissions by … (27 comments)
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ann arbor: How will YOU Know when YOUR Market has Turned ? - 10/13/07 12:25 PM
We read so many posts here on Activerain, about the market, the inventory, the lack of buyers, frustrated sellers, the economy, and the sub-prime mortgage industry, foreclosures, and the media.
There is tons of finger pointing.........the buyers signing things they didn't understand, the lenders for selling mortgages to uncredit worthy people, … (83 comments)
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ann arbor: It's Friday, Are Your Listings Getting Shown ? - 09/28/07 03:36 PM
I love it when Friday comes and most of my listings in Ann Arbor and Saline have a least one showing. This is a good weekend as I have at least one showing on some of my homes that have been moving rather slowly.
In Michigan, we have a very seasonal market, … (46 comments)
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ann arbor: Ann Arbor Michigan- 1258 Waterways A Staged Home - 09/18/07 06:33 PM
If you were a buyer which home would you buy? This past week, I had two of my homes staged in Ann Arbor, Mi. I have been commenting on some of the Stagers posts on Activerain that I am now going to make it mandatory that if my sellers move, they must have … (45 comments)
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ann arbor: President Bush to speak on Sub-Prime Lending and Adjustable Mortgages - 08/31/07 07:06 AM
I heard a quick sound bite this morning, upon awakening. Today at 11:00 EST, President Bush will speak on mortgage issues and what can be done to stop the amount of foreclosure's occurring.
On my station, it was specifically mentioned Michigan and Ohio,where the amount of foreclosure's are killing our markets.
As … (46 comments)
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ann arbor: 1258 Waterways in Ann Arbor, MI 48108 - 08/24/07 07:57 PM
Today I listed this house in Saline, MI. The sellers had interviewed me last May and I didn't get the listing. Why ? Because I told them the truth. The house should be priced in the 470's. They chose a Realtor that listed it at 515,000. That was fine, they had … (37 comments)
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ann arbor: Ann Arbor RE/MAX, New Office, New Manager - 08/22/07 06:16 AM
Last week, we had a Grand Opening of our new office in Ann Arbor, Mi., RE/MAX Platinum - Ann Arbor. It was a celebration and a welcome reception to our new Manager, Gregg Koepp. We actually moved a few months ago but it took awhile to get all the decorating and … (15 comments)
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ann arbor: Washtenaw Dairy- Ann Arbor Michigan " The Real Scoop" - 08/19/07 04:05 PM
Washtenaw Dairy in Ann Arbor, MI is with out a doubt THE best place to get ice-cream. Started in 1934, it is a legend in Ann Arbor, MI. It is owned by two partners Jim Smith and Doug Raba, and many of the employees have been there for 30-40 years.
Jim, one … (40 comments)
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ann arbor: Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County July 2007 Market Reports - 08/14/07 05:00 PM
Wow, for 2 straight months now, the amount of homes listed in Washtenaw County, including Ann Arbor, MI has declined. That is great news. The Pfizer homes that are listed are selling first. Why? As I have posted for months now, they had the benefit of a "loss on sale" clause. … (30 comments)
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ann arbor: Buying a House Is Like Falling In Love. - 08/02/07 12:02 PM
It has been said that people don't want to be SOLD, they want to buy. Years ago when I first started my career in Real Estate, I was interviewing different companies around Ann Arbor, and Saline, Mi. I was looking for the "right fit" for me. That meant "no cold calling", … (120 comments)
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ann arbor: Ann Arbor 2nd Quarter Inventory and Sales Reports - 07/27/07 05:12 PM
Ann Arbor Michigan, is still experiencing a buyers market. There are some great opportunities for first time home buyers. Several years back, it was impossible to purchase a home in Ann Arbor for under 200,000. If one came on the market..........it had multiple offers. Now if you are a buyer you … (8 comments)
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ann arbor: Ann Arbor Michigan and Washtenaw County June Market Data - 07/19/07 04:49 PM
Ann Arbor and all of Washtenaw County continues to feel the effects of the Pfizer move to Conn. These homes are so undervalued that buyers are snapping them up quickly. For instance, I have a transaction closing in August that the sellers paid 525,000 for last year and we are closing at … (17 comments)
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ann arbor: Ann Arbor ART FAIRS, July 18-21st - 07/13/07 11:13 AM
The Ann Arbor Art Fairs are almost here, July 18-21, all over the downtown and E. and S. Universities area. Please note that this is in reality 4 ART fairs, all held at the same time each year and Ann Arbor pulls in over 500,000 visitors each year.
The Four Art Fairs … (25 comments)
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ann arbor: 9651 Lakeside in Ypsilanti Township Michigan - 07/09/07 07:20 PM
This condo is located in the Pointe at Island Lake. It is a 2 bedroom and 2 bath condo with many upgrades. The last of the floor plans being built. This seller has hardly lived here so it still has that new smell. Huge master bedroom closet. It could actually be … (15 comments)
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ann arbor: The Best Place to Work by Forbes Magazine - 07/09/07 07:45 AM
Dog at work with colored dog biscuitsStarbucks coffee barThree free meals a dayA gymMassage roomA place to nurse babiesMixing Work and PlayWhere else but Google ? According to Forbes Magazine, Google is Named the Best Place to Work in 2007.
Google is located at the McKinley Town Center on the corner of … (49 comments)
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ann arbor: New Lead Generation Site - 07/06/07 09:10 PM
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ann arbor: Would You Show Houses to Someone Under Contract for Another House ? - 07/05/07 05:15 AM
One of my Buyer Agents, has been working with a family for a couple of weeks that is trying to decide if they want to relocate to Ann Arbor, MI. They were referrred to us and we knew up front that they might decide to stay in their current location and Mr. … (73 comments)
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ann arbor: Following Up Leads With Guarantees - 07/02/07 09:45 PM
Here are some of the Guarantees that the Missy Caulk TEAM, in Ann Arbor, MI gives to leads that visit and register at one of our web-sites.
Search All Listings In Ann Arbor
Buy Ann Arbor Real Estate
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WE Guarantee You a Quick Response By Email When You Use … (36 comments)
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ann arbor: Relocations, Paper Work and Waiting - 06/28/07 07:21 AM
Why do we do this ? Well, I usually don't but I find myself in the middle of 4 Relocation Companies paper work. I currently have 3 offers bouncing back and forth between 4 Big Relocation Companies, Serva, Weichart, Prudential and Relocation Properties Management LLC.
My client moving to the Ann Arbor Area from Ohio, found … (25 comments)
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ann arbor: The Big House to Expand - 06/27/07 09:24 PM
It's official the University of Michigan Regents gave the final vote to expand the "Big House". If you are football fan, or not most everyone has heard of the University of Michigan "Big House". That is the nickname attached to to the U.M. football Stadium.
The last year has been full of … (19 comments)
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ann arbor: Look What We're Going Through In Ann Arbor & Washtenaw County !! - 06/23/07 10:36 AM
The housing market in Ann Arbor, MI and Washtenaw County continues to show favor to buyers. Our MLS is coordinated by the different areas in Ann Arbor, (nine of them) and in Washtenaw County the MLS is coordinated by school districts.
The areas of Saline, Dexter, Chelsea, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti Township, Manchester, Milan, … (14 comments)
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ann arbor: Inventory Increases in Ann Arbor - 06/05/07 07:43 AM
Housing Changes in Ann Arbor Board of Realtors
Last 9 Years
Listings ( all properties) Sales Days On Market
April 2007 1601 298 87
April 2006 1588 355 86
April 2005 1507 407 77
April 2004 1102 372 69
April 2003 989 430 79
April 2002 987 430 72
April 2001 962 371 53
April 2000 731 321 58
April … (16 comments)
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ann arbor: 13585 E. Quail Hollow Ct, Chelsea, Mi 48137 - 06/04/07 02:45 PM
This is a awesome home, on a tree-lined street on a cul-de-sac lot. The price is the lowest per square foot in Inverness Hills. It is truly priced to sell. Fresh paint, gorgeous back yard with deep wooded view. Quiet and peaceful and only minutes to Ann Arbor. Seventeen foot … (8 comments)
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ann arbor: Tree-Lined Streets, Gorgeous Home on a cul-de-sac - 06/04/07 02:40 PM
Tree-Lined Streets Location: Chelsea, MIBEAUTIFUL HOME ON GORGEOUS CUL-DE-SAC LOT, TREE LINED STREETS. THIS HOME BACKS UP TO DEEP WOODS. FEATURES INC A JACK & JILL BATH FOR 2 BEDROOMS, PLUS A PRINCESS BATH. VOLUMINOUS CEILINGS (17 FT) IN GR, FORMAL LR/DR. MSTR SUITE W/VAULTED CEILINGS, SPA TUB, SEPARATE SHOWER, DBL … (2 comments)
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ann arbor: She Rants, She Raves, (Sang to the tune of she bangs, she bangs) - 06/02/07 09:39 PM
Pfizer is leaving Ann Arbor, we have known for that for months. Fine !
Now all the Pfizer homes are coming on the market. Pfizer employees were given a 100 loss on sale clause. So if they purchased their home in 2001-2007, they will NOT make money on their house. Pfizer is … (37 comments)
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ann arbor: Lake Frontage near Ann Arbor, MI - 05/31/07 10:23 AM
Lake FrontageLocation: Ford Lake HeightsSPECTACULAR WATERFRONT LOCATION WITH OVER 100 FT ON FORD LAKE. THIS HOME SITUATED HIGH ON A BLUFF WITH PANORAMIC VIEWS FROM MULTIPLE DECKS INCLUDING KITCHEN, MASTERSUITE, FORMAL DINING, AND FAMILY ROOM.BOAT DOCK IS INCLUDED. UPDATED BATH, PROFESSIONALLY FIN BASEMENT, FAMILY ROOM W WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE, 3 SETS … (6 comments)
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ann arbor: Reduced 20,000 ONLY 209,900 in Ann Arbor, MI - 05/24/07 01:05 PM
REDUCED 20K and READY To SELL Location: ANN ARBOR, MIWOW! THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL HOME. VAULTED CEILINGS, SKY-LIGHT, RECESSED CAN LIGHTS IN FAMILY ROOM W/BUILT-IN BOOKCASES ON EACH SIDE OF THE FIREPLACE. CROWN MOLDINGS IN FORMAL DINING ROOM. MASTER BEDROOM WITH VAULTED CEILINGS, PLADIUM WINDOW, 2 CLOSETS. OWNERS ADDED THE FENCED … (3 comments)
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ann arbor: Affordable Condo in Ann Arbor - 05/24/07 01:03 PM
Affordable Condo in Ann ArborLocation: Walden HillsFABULOUS UNIT WITH CERAMIC TILE AND HARDWOOD FLOORS IN KITCHEN, NOOK, LIVING ROOM AND FOYER. HUGE KITCHEN WITH LARGE EATING AREA LOOKS OUTSIDE, BRIGHT AND OPEN. ENCLOSED SUN ROOM ADDS A LOT OF LIVING SPACE. THIS CONDO IS REALLY, REALLY NICE AND UPDATED. BUILT IN … (2 comments)
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ann arbor: GORGEOUS ESTATE HOME, NEAR ANN ARBOR, MI - 05/23/07 11:40 AM
Gorgeous Estate Home Location: Hunters Creek SubABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS ESTATE HOME & SETTING.2 PROFESSIONAL OFFICES,W/BUILT-INS,CHERRY CABINETS IN GOURMET KITCHEN W/GRANITE,GR W.VIEW UP TO WALK-AROUND LIBRARY,COVERED DECK,SITTING AREA IN MSTR-SUITE,2PERSON JACUZZI,DUAL SHOWER HEADS,TREY CEILING W/ROPE LIGHTS, 9FT CEILINGS ON 1ST FLOOR.LL IS LG & OPEN,W/KITCHENETTE,4 PERSON OFFICE,BED,BATH.JACK-N-JILL BATHS UP,NANNY QUARTERS,WALK TO EQUESTRIAN FACILITY.FORMAL … (8 comments)
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ann arbor: The Most Important Thing I Do.......... - 05/19/07 12:39 PM
The Ann Arbor, MI market is is fluctuation. It is changing almost daily.
Pricing a home right is THE MOST important thing I do.
Mr. and Mrs. Seller, buyers don't care what you "need" to sell.
Mr. and Mrs.Seller, It is not wise to "test the market for a month."
Mr. and Mrs. … (31 comments)
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ann arbor: I've turned down 3 Listings in the past 2 weeks. - 05/16/07 09:03 PM
Ann Arbor, MI homes have to be priced "to sell". I'm sure it is that way all across the country.
As a realtor in Ann Arbor, for 13 years, I get many calls from people to list their homes. I do a 2-step listing presentation.
First, I send them by email, all … (33 comments)
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ann arbor: An Internet Lead Bears Fruit - 05/15/07 06:15 AM
"High Tech, Personal Touch" is a slogan I have been using in my email signatures for many years.
"Old Fashion Service with Modern Technology" is a slogan I use on my web site for Ann Arbor, MI.
Recently Jeff Turner wrote a post on You Engaging Others and not worrying so much … (25 comments)
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ann arbor: 1980 Harley Ann Arbor, MI 48104 - 05/09/07 04:52 PM
This is a fabulous home in the Dicken School area in Ann Arbor, MI.
Located at the end of a cul-de-sac and is in immaculate condition. T
he neighborhood has tennis courts, and it's own park. Down the street from the Ann Arbor Ice Cube and World Wide Soccer arena. Three car … (6 comments)
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ann arbor: Ann Arbor 5th Best Place to live - 05/09/07 03:54 PM
Ann Arbor, MI ranks as the 5th best in the 2007 list of top places to live. This a according to Bert Sperling of Sperling's Best Places.
The 10 major criteria that Ann Arbor was judged on were:
1) Economy and jobs
2) Cost of living
3) Climate
4) Education
5) Health … (28 comments)
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ann arbor: 2037 Hunters Creek, Superior Township, MI 48198 - 04/16/07 07:23 PM
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ann arbor: Selling Your Home In Ann Arbor The Prices Come Down Down Down - 04/16/07 05:56 PM
Well the market is coming down in Ann Arbor. I sold a home in a fantastic neighbor in Saline, Michigan in 2002. It turned over in September 2006 and sold for 415,000. with 5000.00 in concessions. Same house only a few rooms painted nice colors.
My neighbors just listed there house. … (9 comments)
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ann arbor: Outlook 2007, the Economy in Michigan - 03/21/07 09:57 AM
Yesterday the Ann Arbor News sponsored their annual Outlook 2007 luncheon. First to the good news.....not much but Grady Burnett, Director of online operations at Google spoke and he was very positive. He said they chose Ann Arbor because of the environment of Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan. As … (4 comments)
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ann arbor: National Association of Realtors says Weather is Making it Hard to Predict Housing Outcomes - 03/17/07 06:38 AM
Wednesday afternoon was fantastice weather in Ann Arbor, one of those days where you are not sorry you live in this state. My family and I set outside on the deck and talked, had a glass of wine. Everyone was smiling and laughing. I had done my usual trec to the … (0 comments)
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ann arbor: February Housing Stat's for Ann Arbor, MI - 03/16/07 07:40 AM
Here is the executive summary from Big House Data in Ann Arbor, MI. This is a great company that I hire to do the research and compile the data for me.
You can read the entire report here. I maintain it is still a great time to buy, the sellers are … (2 comments)
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ann arbor: 1980 Harley Ann Arbor, MI 48104 - 03/11/07 06:56 PM
Quiet Cul de sac in Ann Arbor, near Wide World Hockey and Indoor Soccer ArenaLocation: Ann Arbor, MI ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS HOME AT THE END OF A CUL-DE-SAC. METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED HOME, FAMILY ROOM W/FIREPLACE, GRAND FORMAL LIVING AND DINING ROOM COMBO WITH OPEN STAIRCASE TO 2ND LEVEL. STUDY IS LOCATED ON THE … (0 comments)
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ann arbor: Pfizer's Relocation Package - 02/26/07 06:06 AM
I was called for an interview on Friday by the Ann Arbor News. They were doing a article on Pfizer's relocation package out of Ann Arbor. I was happy to talk to the editor doing the story and my thoughts were it's a good thing I did as she really did … (15 comments)
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ann arbor: Ann Arbor Listings UP in January - 02/16/07 10:50 AM
Ann Arbor breaks the number of sales to over 200 in January !! The highest it has been since January of 2002. That is fantastic news even when we were all punched in the gut with Pfizer leaving. The average sale price in Ann Arbor was 248,500 DOWN from 269,822 in … (1 comments)
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ann arbor: Days on the Market ??? - 02/12/07 12:34 PM
Here in Michigan we are seeing homes stay on the market for longer periods of time. I remember the good ole days when a month was about average, and if it was over that we knew it was over priced. Here is a formula that I have been using for several … (6 comments)
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ann arbor: Oh where Oh where can the buyers be ? - 02/01/07 06:10 PM
A graph was put together by a agent in my office, that shows where the buyers and sellers are coming from in Ann Arbor.
This study was conducted by NAR Research Division. Click here to see the graph results of the study. The interesting thing about the results of this is that only … (3 comments)
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ann arbor: " Ann Arbor, long past feeling sorry for itself " - 01/30/07 07:12 AM
Ann Arbor's positive attitude will prevail in Ann Arbor, since Prizer's decision to close in 2007. This is a brief excerpt from the Daily Review.
State commits $1 million to aid Pfizer workersThe Michigan Economic Development Corporation today committed $1 million toassist workers displaced by Pfizer Inc.'s decision to leave Ann … (0 comments)
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ann arbor: TWO OPEN HOUSES Sunday 2-4 - 01/27/07 12:24 PM
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8037 Lake Crest, Ann Arbor area 17970 English Rd, Manchester
The weather out side is cold but summer is just around the corner, so stop by to visit this fabulous Ford Lake house on Sunday, January 28th from 2-4. In Washtenaw County we are not so blessed to have a lot of … (1 comments)
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ann arbor: Pfizer Leaving Ann Arbor - 01/25/07 08:53 PM
Pfizer leaving Ann Arbor is a sober reminder of the market in Ann Arbor. To read an article about the future of Pfizer published on mlive.com read here.
Pfizer's Ann Arbor campus is 2 million square feet of laboratory, production and office space spread across 25 buildings and set on 177 acres, … (6 comments)
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ann arbor: Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County Housing Data for 2006 - 01/25/07 08:37 PM
Here is some really good information about Ann Arbor and the current conditons of homes in Ann Arbor.
Click HERE to see Ann Arbor and the surrounding area's data.
With Pfizer announcing it was closing it's doors on Monday, the city is in shock !! Pfizer is the second largest employer in Ann … (2 comments)
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ann arbor: Sellers Market......What's that ?? - 01/25/07 08:04 PM
I just got back from Nashville, actually Brentwood, Franklin and Hendersonville. It is still a sellers market there. While I was gone, Pfizer decided to close its doors in Ann Arbor. WOW, tons of emails from agents in my office.
No one knows quite what to think............or hope for...........we are already 5000 … (2 comments)
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ann arbor: Buyers Market in Homes Continues In Ann Arbor, Michigan - 01/15/07 07:13 PM
Well Saturday the Ann Arbor news revisited some of the stories it carried for several weeks this morning. It was a update on whether the people had sold their homes since last interviewed. Some had, some hadn't, most have had to reduce their prices to get them sold.
I always tell my … (1 comments)
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ann arbor: Mortgage Fraud - 01/11/07 05:44 AM
I recently read an article by Ralph Roberts who is covering the Inman conference in New York. He says a midst the conference no one is talking about the "elephant in the room". That elephant being the amount of foreclosures and mortgage fraud in our industry and how it is eroding our … (5 comments)
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