michigan: 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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michigan: 3486 Woodland Dr. Ann Arbor, MI 48105 - 07/14/08 12:22 PM
3480 Woodland Dr. Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Gorgeous piece of property in Geddes Farms subdivision in Ann Arbor, MI. Yes, there is a home there, but it is need of much repair to live in. The value is in the land.
This is a 3.40 Ac property surrounded by trees on … (6 comments)
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michigan: Drew Barrymore makes directing debut in Saline, Michigan - 07/10/08 12:47 PM
Yes, my town, Saline, Michigan is all abuzz with news of Drew Barrymore, making her directing debut here this summer.
Flower Productions, a film company from West Hollywood, set up offices in downtown Saline last week. Mayor Gretchen Driskell and Mayor protem Alicia Ping worked hard and fast to get Verizon … (20 comments)
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michigan: Stonebridge a Planned Community in Ann Arbor and Saline, Michigan - 07/08/08 05:17 PM
Stonebridge in located on the South side of Ann Arbor and is divided into two school districts, Ann Arbor Public Schools and Saline Area Schools. It is a Planned Urban Development (PUD) with over 650 homes.
Stonebridge features executive homes, golf villas, condos, and single family residential homes.
The … (11 comments)
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michigan: Sunday, May 4th, Open Houses in Ann Arbor Area - 05/03/08 06:40 PM
Charm galore in this 1930’s home located at 305 Ideal Street in Milan, Mi. Brick fireplaces surrounded by bookcases and beveled glass. Four bedrooms in 2 full baths. Remodeled bath, and 2 car garage added. Walk to downtown, parks and schools. Full finished basement. Open from 2-4, May 4th.
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michigan: 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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michigan: Michigan Transfer Tax Act - 04/07/08 07:26 PM
Attorney General Mike Cox issued an important opinion this week clarifying the proper application of an obscure exemption contained in the Michigan Transfer Tax Act. … (17 comments)
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michigan: Michigan Senate and House to Agree on Tax Reform - 03/31/08 08:47 PM
The Michigan Senate passed legislation to hopefully stimulate the housing industry in Michigan. A similar stimulus package was passed by the Michigan House last year which would give homeowners a 18 month moratorium on the “pop-up” tax.
What’s the “pop-up” tax?
It is tax in Michigan that effect homeowners when … (19 comments)
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michigan: 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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michigan: 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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michigan: My Heart is Heavy... - 02/04/08 07:38 PM
Most of you know, I am a listing agent with four buyer agents. Buying a home in today’s market is wonderful. Buyers are able to get some great homes for very good prices, something maybe out of their price range several years ago. Buyers are fun to work with they … (60 comments)
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michigan: 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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michigan: Saline, Michigan Toyota Plant and The Housing Market - 10/01/07 01:16 PM
In July of 2005, Toyota won a long, hard fought battle to build a research and development facility in York Township. York Township is in the Saline Area School District and also parts of Milan School District.
The battle was long due to a developer wanting to purchase the land and build more … (36 comments)
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michigan: Home Owner Associations Love-Hate Relationships - 08/27/07 07:17 AM
Home Owners Associations are a love-hate relationships.
What?
People that live in residential communities are usually governed by HOA (Home Owner Association) rules and regulations. In Michigan, on our Purchase Agreements Realtors check the box that the buyer will review the HOA Documents, or their attorney will review the association documents within … (100 comments)
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michigan: 9651 Lakeside in Ypsilanti Township Michigan - 07/28/07 06:10 PM
Moving to the Ann Arbor Michigan area. This is a really great condo that has been reduced 20,000 below what the seller paid. It is practically brand new, barely lived in. With almost 1500 S.F. it is one of the largest units in the Pointe of Island Lake.
Located in Ypsilanti Township, … (14 comments)
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michigan: Saline, MI Named in Money Magazine's Top 100 Places to Live - 07/17/07 08:54 PM
Area residents and business people in the Saline Community are celebrating today the fact that Saline has been named to CNN Money Magazine's annual list of "Best Places to Live: Top 100 in the United States". The list represents extensive demographic research that examines areas like financial performance, housing, education, quality … (24 comments)
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michigan: 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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michigan: New Lead Generation Site - 07/06/07 09:10 PM
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michigan: Automotive Workers In Michigan Not the Only Industry Hit by Lay Offs. - 06/26/07 06:40 AM
Michiganders are feeling the crunch from the almost 350,000 automotive workers layed off since 2001. Although it came in waves that is close to the total number.
One other group has also been hit by tremendous layoffs and that is the Construction Workers and trades. Since May 2006 to current over … (14 comments)
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michigan: 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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michigan: 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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michigan: 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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michigan: 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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michigan: 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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michigan: 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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michigan: Ypsilanti Michigan - 05/19/07 08:33 PM
Ypsilanti Michigan is home to Eastern Michigan University and sometimes referred to as the step-child of Ann Arbor. EMU has over 19,000 students in the undergraduate program and 4800 in Graduate School.
EMU is part of the Mid American Conference.
It is a lovely town of a little over 22,000 people. It … (5 comments)
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michigan: 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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michigan: 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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michigan: Saline Farmers Market OPENS Saturday, May 5th - 05/04/07 12:08 PM
The Saline, MI Farmers Market opens for it's 8th year this Saturday. It is located on South Ann Arbor Street in Parking Lot 4. It opens at 8 a.m. until noon through Oct 27th. As the summer progresses wonderful fruits and vegetables can be found.
Esther Macdonald wil be on hand with … (7 comments)
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michigan: 9702 Ravenswood Ct. Saline, MI 48176 - 05/01/07 08:16 AM
Gorgeous home in Saline Michigan. You can honestly eat off the floors. Beautiful setting with a pond view from the kitchen, deck and master-bedroom suite. Huge front porch, extra deep with sitting area. Master-suite also has a separate sitting area and includes a bonus room. Finished basement with day-light windows and lots … (4 comments)
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michigan: One Room School House in Saline,MI - 04/28/07 06:59 PM
Weber-Blaess School house was move to the Saline District Schools Campus in June of 2002. It is the original one room school house of children in Saline MI and Lodi Township. The school house is used by elementary school children to create the experience of a one room, county school house. … (7 comments)
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michigan: Saline Valley Farms It's History Then and Now. - 04/28/07 06:39 PM
The Saline Valley Farms, a farm cooperative on nearly 1000 acres, 3½ miles south of town, was begun by Harold S. Gray in 1932. Oral historian James Cameron has written, "(The venture) attracted struggling families during depression years. Over one hundred members lived with their families on site and worked cooperatively … (4 comments)
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michigan: Saline Michigan History - 04/28/07 06:32 PM
In the 19th century, Orange Risdon was attracted to what is now Saline, but at the time was part of the Territory of Michigan. He was surveying a military road from Detroit to Chicagoand was working at the request of the federal government.
The road was subsequently known as the Chicago … (3 comments)
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michigan: Saline Hospital Among TOP 100 in Country - 04/20/07 10:27 AM
What a nice surprise to read this article in the Saline Reporter by Brian Cox.
Solucient, a leading procider of information for the healthcare industry has said the St.Joseph Mercy Hospital in Saline is in the top 100. Now being a city of only 7000 residents but surrounded by Lodi, Saline, … (6 comments)
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michigan: 174 Greenhills, Saline, MI 48176 - 04/19/07 06:19 AM
Warm contemporary home located on 2.51 ac. Three decks to enjoy the vista's. Custom designed and built by current owners. Step down into the formal dining and great room. Huge master-suite with separate sitting area with balcony to view great room and private deck to enjoy morning coffee or relax and … (0 comments)
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michigan: 2037 Hunters Creek, Superior Township, MI 48198 - 04/16/07 07:23 PM
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michigan: 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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michigan: Raining on Our Parade - 04/12/07 04:34 PM
Message from the National Association of REALTORS®, Public Affairs
April 11, 2007-Must be something about these April showers that brings out the wet blankets. First Vivian Marino, a New York Times reporter moonlighting for PARADE Magazine, tells her readers that the first of the biggest real estate myths is that you … (5 comments)
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michigan: A Louder U.M. Stadium In the Works - 04/11/07 05:52 AM
Nick Streicher writes for the Michigan Daily that the university is working on making the football stadium louder.
If you have ever attend a game at the "Big House" you know compared to most stadiums we are not that loud. Is it the crowd or both? Having attended games at U.T. Knoxville, … (9 comments)
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michigan: Saline Valley Farms - 03/24/07 06:41 AM
Saline Valley Farms is a new community located in Saline, MI. About 4 miles S of Saline off Saline_Milan Rd. you will experience all the peace and tranquility you will need. Over 300 ac of natural preserved land with Private Lake Ella and 2 miles of the Saline River running through it. … (4 comments)
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michigan: Saline, Michigan a great place to raise a family ! - 01/07/07 09:01 AM
We have raised our five children in Saline, MI. We have seen the little country, farming community that I had never heard of when I lived in Ann Arbor, turn into a thriving community.
Saline, Mi is located about 5 miles S of Ann Arbor. It has seen tremendous growth the last … (7 comments)
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michigan: " All You Can Eat" in Bridgewater, Michigan - 01/06/07 09:21 AM
Last night several of us REMAX agents went to our favorite little restaurant in Bridgewater Michigan called Bridgewater Bank. It is located about 5 miles out of Saline, Michigan on a corner without a stop light in the town.In fact if your not careful you will pass through town and not even … (4 comments)
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