macomb county real estate: Unemployment and Tax Credit Extended ~ it's Official - 11/07/09 08:27 AM
Yes, it is official now. Yesterday President Obama signed the tax credit extension and expansion into law! Not only is this great news for first time buyers, but buyers who have lived in their existing homes for 5 out of the last 8 years will also be eligible for up to
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macomb county real estate: Let's Get it in Writing! - 10/15/09 09:48 AM
Have you ever heard:
My friend knows someone that wants to buy my house -
My neighbor has a family member that wants to buy my house -
buyers agent feedback: my client likes your listing and is going to make an offer -
PUT IT IN WRITING!
There's nothing wrong
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macomb county real estate: The Clock is Ticking ~ Want the First Time Buyer Tax Credit? Hurry! - 10/09/09 08:34 AM
The clock is ticking - 52 days and counting for the first time buyer tax credit. It seems like there's been a surge in activity as many buyers are scrambling to get a home under contract this month.
It can still be done - make sure you have a good buyers
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macomb county real estate: New on Market ~ Harrison Township, MI - 07/20/09 01:11 PM
JUST LISTED ~ 39092 Rivercrest
$249,900 ~3bedroom, 3 bath colonial. ml#30724419
Spectacular colonial features great room with hardwood floors, gas fireplace and vaulted ceiling. Open floor plan flows to the extra large kitchen with dining area. Kitchen features plenty of cupboard and counter space, ceramic floors and door
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macomb county real estate: House with some Tunes! - 03/20/09 04:59 PM
While I was out selling St. Clair Shores real estate this week, I came across this while I was showing a bank owned property to a client.
This hifi system was built in the family room wall. It was pretty neat, I've seen old systems similar to this before, but never
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macomb county real estate: The Market is Terrible - 03/17/09 09:22 PM
It's no secret that the real estate market is not great right now. All you have to do is turn on the radio or television, read the newspapers or internet and you'll hear about it. I'm not writing one of those posts that make it sound like everything is just wonderful.
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macomb county real estate: What Will My House Sell For? - 03/13/09 07:27 AM
When contacted by a client who is interested in selling their home, I always do what they call a 2 Step Listing process.
•1. Preview the home
•2. Set up an appointment to review my CMA with the client
Why the 2 steps, some clients and even
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macomb county real estate: Macomb County Home Buyer Assistance Program - 03/12/09 11:46 AM
I have just heard that Macomb County is starting a home buyer assistance program for vacant foreclosed properties in Macomb County. So far from what I've read, the Macomb County Buyer Assistance Program will cover 21 Macomb County communities and concentration will be placed on Eastpointe, Mt. Clemens and Center Line.
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macomb county real estate: Spring Forward ..... - 03/05/09 08:30 PM
Last week I wrote a post Spring is Near, about the Detroit Tigers starting their exhibition season. Well here's another sure sign spring is on the way.
It's time to spring ahead and change our clocks this Sunday, March 8th and don't forget this is a great time to change
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macomb county real estate: Macomb County First Time Home Buyer $8,000 Tax Credit - 02/19/09 04:37 PM
This is a terrific opportunity for qualified first time buyers! With low interest rates and a wide selection of homes to look at, many first time buyers will benefit from this in 2009!
Do you qualify to receive this credit?
You must be a first time home buyer. First time buyer
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macomb county real estate: New on the Market, Macomb Twp. MI - 01/21/09 08:33 PM
Just Listed - Macomb Township ColonialLocation: Macomb Township, MIFirst Offering & Move In Condition! Stunning 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Colonial. Newer carpeting and freshly painted neutral decor. 2 story great room features gas fireplace and floor to ceiling windows. Huge kitchen with hardwood floors, eating area and doorwall to custom patio.
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macomb county real estate: Macomb County Real Estate Sales Increase For October - 11/18/08 11:58 AM
Real estate sales increased in Macomb County, MI.
Overall sales were up 25.76% for Macomb County in October 2008 compared to October 2007 and the values were down -22.75%.
Some of the citys with notable increases from October 2008 compared to October 2007:
Eastpointe - sales up almost 97% while the
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macomb county real estate: Happy Halloween - 10/31/08 08:06 AM
Have a safe and Happy Halloween!
Get the jack-o-lanterns lit, the local weather report says it's supposed to be a nice night for trick or treating! Have fun, Enjoy and Be Safe.
And don't forget to fall back. Set your clocks
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macomb county real estate: There Aren't Any Loans Available - 10/14/08 08:11 PM
Is anything selling?
Can people even get a mortgage?
Are there any loans available?
These are a few of the questions I've heard in the past few weeks. The answer to all three is YES!
I know you might have heard how difficult it is to get a mortgage on
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macomb county real estate: Advice for First Time Buyers - 07/19/08 08:47 PM
Are you considering buying your first home? Are you tired of paying rent and ready to start investing in your own home?
It is a buyers market. I know..... you've heard that over and over on the news. So what does that mean to you? It means that there is
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macomb county real estate: Costs That First Time Buyers Need To Know About - 07/17/08 09:52 PM
I actually posted on this last year, but I feel it is worthy to repost, as I work with many first time buyers and this subject always comes up.
You want to purchase your first home. You've already been pre-approved for a mortgage and you're working with a REALTOR. You find the home for
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macomb county real estate: What are REO's? - 07/16/08 09:43 PM
What are REO's
Many times I'm asked by clients, what's an REO or what does REO stand for. REO stands for Real Estate Owned. It is an industry term, for a bank owned foreclosure. An REO has already gone through the foreclosure process, is owned by the bank and back on
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macomb county real estate: Best Web Site to Search Macomb County Homes For Sale - 06/17/08 08:44 PM
Are you looking for the best web site to search homes for sale? Sign up for a free Listingbook account.
Get your FREE Listingbook account here!
What is Listingbook? Listingbook is your own personal web site. You can view any home or condo for sale listed in the area multiple listing
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macomb county real estate: Macomb Twp. House For Sale - New on the Market! - 05/27/08 11:48 AM
New on the Market - Macomb Township RanchLocation: Macomb, MI Macomb Twp ranch, features great room with vaulted ceiling, sky lights & gas fireplace, wired for surround sound! Spacious kitchen with new bamboo wood floors, appliances included, dining area with doorwall to paver patio in nicely landscaped fenced in backyard. Master
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macomb county real estate: The BIG OPEN HOUSE - 04/24/08 09:28 PM
Sunday, April 27th is Michigans BIG OPEN HOUSE EVENT Real estate agents in four counties have been invited to participate. There will be a special section advertising these open houses in Fridays Detroit News and Detroit Free Press. Also Sundays Free Press will feature THE BIG OPEN HOUSE planner map.
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