michigan: Michigan Voter Identification - 02/03/08 10:24 AM
If you voted in the November 6, 2007 local elections or the January 15, 2008 primary elections, you noticed that you were asked for identification for the first time.
The preferred ID is a valid Michigan Driver's License or State-issued ID card (also available at the Secretary of State office). Federal … (0 comments)
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michigan: 5 Important Real Estate Trends To Watch in Grand Rapids, MI Real Estate in 2008! - 02/02/08 09:50 PM
The past 24 months have witnessed some of the most significant Trend Shifts in the real estate marketplace in Grand Rapids, Michigan. These shifts have occurred because of a variety of factors which have ranged from economic issues to emerging new technology. Here's a list of Five Important Real Estate Trends to watch.
1. Absorption Rates
There has … (13 comments)
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michigan: Selling in Kent County - 02/02/08 05:38 PM
When talking with seller's they all have similar questions.
What do I have to do to sell my home? I have read and heard all kinds of answers to this question, most are just brief surface answers without merit or actual facts to back them up.
Buyers have more inventory to choose … (5 comments)
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michigan: Chelsea, Michigan named best affordable suburb - 02/02/08 04:30 PM
Chelsea is a wonderful town west of Ann Arbor and it is a place difficult to leave. You can ask Jeff Daniels about that. It is so idyllic that he has never even left. He does leave for town to do his movies, but he and his wife have decided that … (11 comments)
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michigan: Buying a bank owned home in Michigan - 02/01/08 02:23 PM
In brief here are the details:
You must put a minimum of $1,000.00 down (unless it is a HUD home then $500.00 is expectable if the home is priced lower then $50,000) and have a pre-approval letter from a lender (some banks want you to be pre-approved by them, but you do … (3 comments)
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michigan: Once you've sold your home ... - 02/01/08 12:17 PM
HERE ARE SOME HANDY MOVING TIPSEasing the Transition to Your New Home Use the right boxes, and pack them carefully Professional moving companies use only sturdy, reinforced cartons. The boxes you can get at your neighborhood supermarket or liquor store might be free, but they are not nearly as strong or … (2 comments)
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michigan: Even Alice in Wonderland had a Business Advisor. - 02/01/08 10:57 AM
In Alice's first encounter with the Cheshire Cat, the cat points out the fundamental flaw in Alice's business plan.
Alice: Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?The Cat: That depends a good deal on where you want to get to.Alice: I don't much care where.The Cat: … (2 comments)
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michigan: Plymouth Real Estate Market Update, Michigan - 02/01/08 07:27 AM
Here are the latest statistics for Plymouth Real estate, Michigan as of February 1, 2008. This is how long Plymouth homes are on the market in the last year for each price range. Remember this is just an average of how long they have been on the market. So if the average was … (0 comments)
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michigan: Northville, Michigan All about - 01/31/08 05:04 PM
If you are thinking of relocating to Michigan and want a small town atmosphere yet close to the highways, and Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor you should consider Northville. Downtown Northville is an old time downtown with vibrant shops and great eateries and bars. One of the fun places to go is … (0 comments)
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michigan: Real Estate and Texas Hold 'em -- Are you "All-In?" - 01/31/08 11:37 AM
Real Estate and Texas Hold 'em -- Are you "All-In?"
A career in real estate is a lot like playing Texas Hold 'em.
One of the basic rules of the popular card game is "raise or fold." That is, if you believe you hold a winning hand, raise the bet. If you … (1 comments)
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michigan: Saginaw Michigan* Saginaw Real Estate * Saginaw Online * Home For Sale! - 01/31/08 09:46 AM
This is a home I own in Saginaw Michigan. I have it listed with a Realtor in Saginaw Michigan. I am just helping with the marketing of my home for sale. If you are looking for a home in Saginaw, Midland or Bay City? I can help you with a … (0 comments)
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michigan: Repo Parades & Other Signs of the Times... - 01/30/08 10:27 PM
As the Spring market prepares to heat up, the real estate community will begin a familiar ritual of preparing the latest new offerings for sale to make their debut to the market. The Parade of Homes is one of the most well attended Open House Events for new homes in the Grand … (17 comments)
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michigan: Canton, Michigan real estate update - 01/30/08 08:36 PM
Here is an update on the Canton real estate market. It is a buyers market in Southeastern Michigan with Canton real estate being no different. In Canton some bargain homes are selling for as little as $100 a square foot. There are lots of bargains out there if you are patient … (1 comments)
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michigan: Listings don't always sell overnight. - 01/30/08 02:27 PM
Wow! What an understatement, right? Market time is longer than ever right now and as hard as we might try to get price reductions, sometimes it's just not possible. So we sit with an unsaleable listing and try to forget about it. No advertising. No open houses. Pretty soon, we don't … (7 comments)
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michigan: When Logic Fails, Go to Emotion. - 01/30/08 02:00 PM
"When Logic Fails, Go to Emotion."
We've all heard this advice ... (haven't we?): When logic fails, go to emotion. The premise is good; if what you're doing isn't working, try something else. Simple enough.
But why begin with logic in the first place? To quote a good friend, "Real estate is a … (23 comments)
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michigan: Wow! The Federal Reserve has opened up a huge door of opportunity for us! If you are thinking, "yeah, soon now my wallet will be bursting at the seams:, let me elaborate...... - 01/30/08 06:06 AM
Today is a day of opportunity--opportunities to educate our clients and referral partners.
This may seem boring or mundane to some, but to those who have consistently made education a vital part of their business, it is most exciting! Education remains the most important aspect of any business, because in … (6 comments)
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michigan: Michigan property taxes - 01/29/08 07:53 PM
I am going to hammer this point over and over this month to people living in Southeastern Michigan. If you have bought a home in Southeastern Michigan (metro Detroit area) in the last 8 years you need to be thinking about fighting your taxes. Michigan Home values have dropped!!!! You may … (1 comments)
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michigan: Let do something to turn Michigan's Economy around - 01/29/08 02:01 PM
Well, the bad news has really hit the fan today. Entrepreneur.com stated the following:
Places to Avoid
And now for the places you definitely want to avoid:
Detroit, Michigan: The job market is in chaos. People are getting laid off left and right. National statistics seem to point to a significant … (1 comments)
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michigan: 21 Questions to Ask an Agent Before You Hire One. - 01/29/08 11:06 AM
If you want to get more listings, build your marketing plan and listing presentation to answer these questions. If you don't, know this: Your competition is.
21 Questions to Ask an Agent Before You Hire One.©Don PhelanCopyright 2003Finding a real estate professional that´s right for you requires asking a few questions. You deserve to know … (6 comments)
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michigan: On Time Management - Wanna' Make More $$ Per Hour? - 01/29/08 10:42 AM
I wrote this several years back, but it applies today as well as it did then.
Do you want to make more money in less time?
Better living through chemistry, that's the answer. More to the point, that chemistry class you slept through in high school or college could help you manage … (4 comments)
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michigan: How To Avoid Being Trapped By Your Trade-Up Model! - 01/29/08 12:35 AM
With interest rates dropping to their lowest levels since 2004, the home equity loan re-finance bug is itching a lot of folks again. As we approach the Spring Market which traditionally swings into full gear around March, home buyers will be able to take advantage of low interest rates and a large … (18 comments)
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michigan: President's last State of the Union - 01/28/08 09:10 PM
The President's last State of the Union address discussed our issues and said he would revamp Fannie Mac and Fannie Mae. Wonder what he might mean by that? If you want to guess please do so. I currently have an offer out on a foreclosure I'm waiting on right now, but … (12 comments)
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michigan: Didn't the people at Enron go to jail? - 01/28/08 04:41 PM
In case you missed it last evening, CBS News 60 Minutes broadcast an excellent review of the economic impact sub-prime mortgages have had on today's U.S and worldwide economy. If you'd like to watch the video, click on:
http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/60minutes/main3415.shtml
and click on "House of Cards" video.
The truth is, lenders contributed enormously to … (5 comments)
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michigan: Marywood Two-Story. Price Cut $10,000! - 01/28/08 12:18 PM
Classic Marywood Two-Story $139,900
231 Plymouth NE
G609461
Between Michigan and Fulton
Welcome to the shaded sidewalks of the Marywood Area of "Near-Northeast" Grand Rapids (Between Fulton & Michigan on Plymouth). 7 minutes to Medical Mile. This classic 2-story is dressed to the nines and ready for you to move in! Hardwood floors and newer carpets, … (0 comments)
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michigan: A "LOOKING GLASS" SUMMER-- AN EARLY "GREEN" EXPERIENCE - 01/27/08 12:09 PM
I just joined this group and wanted to share this post that I wrote some time ago--not many viewers---probably was in the wrong place. So please enjoy!
I was just posting a response to a blog about a book on Great Lakes Berries, by Eric Kodner, when I had a recollection of a … (2 comments)
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michigan: Orchard Ridge Subdivision Neighborhood Update, Novi, Michigan - 01/26/08 09:04 PM
My latest Orchard Ridge Subdivision Neighborhood Update, Novi, Michigan as of January 1, 2008There are 2 Novi homes currently for sale in the sub. The average list price is $289,950 and on the average has been on the market for 409 days2 homes have sold in the last year with an average … (0 comments)
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michigan: Fixing your credit - 01/26/08 05:46 PM
I had an interesting experience with a client last month. They wanted to buy a home and wanted me to be their mortgage person. They were very close lipped on their finances and the husband did not want to use his credit or his income. He said he had blemishes on … (0 comments)
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michigan: North Haven Woods subdivision neighborhood update, Novi, Mi - 01/25/08 02:38 PM
4 Novi homes have sold in the last year with an average price of $345,000 after being on the market an average of 96 days.Remember when you price your home right it will not sit on the market as long. So if you have to move call me for the latest comparative market analysis of … (0 comments)
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michigan: What are you waiting for? Make the call! - 01/25/08 12:26 PM
Forward this post your buyers and sellers who are sitting on the sidelines waiting for home values to go up!
Tuesday, the Federal Reserve unexpectedly slashed a key interest rate -- the Fed Funds Rate -- by a bold three-fourths of a percentage point on Tuesday, responding to a global plunge … (1 comments)
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michigan: Eight Steps to Powerful Negotiating in a Buyer´s Market - 01/25/08 11:34 AM
Eight Steps to Powerful Negotiating in a Buyer´s Market Here in Grand Rapids, Michigan and elsewhere, the real estate market dynamics have shifted from a seller´s market to a buyer´s market. Buyers have plenty of inventory to choose from and sellers have lots of competition up and down their streets.
Buyers … (2 comments)
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michigan: Myths vs. Facts About Selling Real Estate in a Buyer's Market - 01/25/08 11:24 AM
After 20 years of selling real estate, I have a considerable collection of "Myths vs. Facts." In today's real estate market, it is essential to identify which is which. For any of you who have been in real estate for more than a week, you've probably already encountered most of them. … (2 comments)
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michigan: Plymouth Ice Festival, Plymouth, Michigan - 01/25/08 06:08 AM
It is Plymouth Ice festival time in downtown Plymouth, Michigan in Kellogg Park. They have ice carvers from around the world that come. Some of the displays are huge taking 50+ blocks of ices. They are definitely beautiful. The Plymouth Ice festival runs from January 25 - 27. The crowds are big, … (0 comments)
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michigan: How Come No One Came To Visit My Open House? (Part 5) - 01/24/08 07:56 PM
Letting people know about your Grand Rapids, Michigan Open House is probably the most important goal to accomplish if the event is going to be successful. But once they know, the Next Huge Challenge is making them care! There is an enormous tax on people's time and energy these days. Finding a way to cut through … (14 comments)
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michigan: F.L.O.W. With Passion...A Neighborhood Story. - 01/24/08 02:54 PM
Although the Good Neighbor Awards highlight Realtors efforts in the community once a year, they cannot truly capture the full scope of what Realtors are doing in neighborhoods all across the country. This blog post is about one such agent...a lady with Keller Williams in Grand Rapids, Michigan named Michelle Gordon AND … (27 comments)
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michigan: St Joe Light House Winter Photo's - 01/24/08 01:36 PM
St Joe Michigan. These photo's were taken recently by Ted Swoboda of Swoboda Images.
Ted has taken the time to photograph and share some of the Light House's of Michigan.
The St. Joe area is a beautiful place to visit, take the time to enjoy it's beauty.
Located on the West Coast in the … (12 comments)
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michigan: Light House in Grand Haven, Michigan (Winter Photos) - 01/24/08 12:46 PM
Pictured is the Light House located in Grand Haven, Michigan.
These photo's were taken by my good friend Ted Swoboda this past week.
West Michigan has been experiencing lake effect snow and recently seen over a foot of snow blanket the area in a 24 hour period.
Grand Haven is a beautiful area … (6 comments)
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michigan: What Do You Use To Monitor Your Web Traffic? Kathy Toth of Ann Arbor Shares her Views - 01/24/08 12:26 PM
I use VisiStat to track Web statistics. They just posted their annual traffic report for 2007, which gives an overview of what, where and how real estate consumers are searching online.
The Peak hour for consumers to be on real estate Web sites was 9 p.m., while peak day was Monday and peak … (2 comments)
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michigan: Vista Hills subdivision neighborhood update, Novi, Michigan - 01/24/08 05:53 AM
2 Novi homes have sold in the last year with an average price of $291,250 after being on the market an average of 92 days.Remember when you price your home right it will not sit on the market as long. So if you have to move call me for the latest market … (0 comments)
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michigan: The Story of "NO! NEXT!!" - 01/23/08 02:13 PM
Any of you who have been in the real estate business for three months or more have probably heard this story but maybe you've forgotten it! For those of you in the business less than 3 months, may I be the first to share it with you? Its lesson is vital … (1 comments)
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michigan: How Come No One Came To Visit My Open House? (Part 4) - 01/22/08 09:27 PM
Letting people know about your Grand Rapids, Michigan Real Estate Open House is probably the most important goal to accomplish if the event is going to be successful in marketing and selling your homes. This is a daunting task in a world where most people are trying to figure out how to … (14 comments)
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michigan: Great West Bloomfield Home at Bargain Price - 01/22/08 06:49 PM
<script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.vflyer.com/main/js/PhotoToolTip.js"></script> Created with Posting Made Easy! Find out How! Forward Friend | Save Flyer | Flag as Offensive <script language="javascript">function updateStats(){var cCode = getParameter('cc');var qryStr = '';if(cCode != null){qryStr = '&cc='+encodeURIComponent(cCode);}var url = '/stats/stats?linkType=Ref&fid=1432190&aid=995034&pid=1&refURL='+encodeURIComponent(document.referrer)+qryStr;var ajax = new AJAXInteraction(url, validateCallback); ajax.doGet();}</script>Great Price on Great Home in West BloomfieldLocation: Maple and Orhard LakeThe best deal in West Bloomfield – priced like a bank-owned … (1 comments)
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michigan: Dale Carnegie Training helps St. John Health Celebrate Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday with H.Y.P.E.! - 01/22/08 04:22 PM
Livonia, MichiganMark Will, VP Strategic Alliances and Bob Herrera, VP Sales & Marketing of the Ralph Nichols Group, Inc. supported the celebration of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday at Providence Hospital in Southfield, Michigan yesterday. Mark and Bob worked with the peer educators of the St. Johns Health Teen H.Y.P.E … (0 comments)
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michigan: In 2008, Brace for Tough Sledding. Work Smart. - 01/22/08 03:46 PM
I shared this with all of you this past fall but a few of my co-workers suggested I re-post it, now that the holidays ar over and we're all getting back to work.
We are, right? Getting back to work? Snow?? Cold? Yeah, so? Did you see the new about intereste … (2 comments)
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michigan: Hot off the AP Newswire -- FED Cuts Rates 3/4 point. - 01/22/08 03:38 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Federal Reserve unexpectedly slashed a key interest rate -- the Fed Funds Rate -- by a bold three-fourths of a percentage point on Tuesday, responding to a global plunge in stock markets that heightened concerns about a recession. The Fed signaled that further rate cuts were likely.
The … (2 comments)
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michigan: OPEN SUNDAY 2 - 4 (Jan. 27) KENTWOOD 2-STORY - 01/22/08 03:05 PM
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michigan: 1610 TODD AVE - 01/22/08 09:24 AM
1610 TODD AVE
LANSING, MI 48910
ONLY 154,900
LOVELY HISTORIC HOME, OVER 2000 SQ FT OF FIN. LIVING SPACE AND 5 BEDROOMS, PRIVACY FENCE
THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A BEAUTIFUL HISTORIC HOME IN LANSING'S MOORES PARK NEIGHBORHOOD. LAND CONTRACT AND LEASE OPTION FINANCING AVAILABLE. WITH 9' CEILINGS TONS OF BEAUTIFUL … (0 comments)
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michigan: 4417 HYACINTH LANE - 01/22/08 08:50 AM
4417 HYACINTH LANE
HOLT, MI 48842
ONLY $ 164,900
GORGEOUS 4 BR HOME,TRAYED CEILING,
STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES
GORGEOUS 4 BR HM ON A CUL-DE-SAC, CATHEDRAL CEILING, MASTER STE. WITH FULL BATH AND TRAYED CEILING, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, FIN. BSMT WITH EGRESS WINDOWS, LARGE DECK. ALL OFFERS SUBJECT TO BANK APPROVAL.
Deck, Cathedral Ceiling, Porch, Foyer
Range, … (0 comments)
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michigan: Oh My Beating Heart! I JUST GOT MEME'D!!! - 01/22/08 12:57 AM
If you have not had the exhilerating experience of being Meme'd yet, Look out!!! When I got an email from Larry Hammelman notifying me of my being Meme'd my heart began to race. I thought I had just broken some blogging law. I began recalling other posts I had written wondering … (8 comments)
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michigan: Ann Arbor Beauty - 01/21/08 06:35 PM
I hope you like this photo as much as I did. The snow was really amazing and although right now we are going through the difficult cold January bit of the winter, I like to remember why we love all the seasons in this area.
Michigan winters are cold, no doubt about … (16 comments)
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michigan: Another cold day - 01/21/08 05:26 PM
It is another cold day in Michigan. I do not know what happened but everybody was predicting that it was going to be a warmer than usual winter. It got colder and we got worse weather than we expected but we survived. That is the same with our economy. It has … (2 comments)
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michigan: How Come No One Came To Visit My Open House? (Part 3) - 01/21/08 04:39 PM
*Here's the link to read Parts 1 & 2 of this Series.
One of the most unexpected obstacles to potential prospects coming into an Open House is an item which has been your long time alley in marketing your Grand Rapids, Michigan home. Your Real Estate Sign!
When Signs Reveal too Much...
Sometimes a … (11 comments)
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michigan: How Come No One Came To Visit My Open House? (Part 2) - 01/21/08 04:16 PM
This post is a part of a Series. Click here for Part 1How Come No One Came To Visit My Open House? (Part 1) : We continue our exploration of some of the reasons why we observe diminished attendance at Open Houses and possible solutions to aid in Successfully marketing a … (6 comments)
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michigan: How Come No One Came To Visit My Open House? (Part 1) - 01/21/08 03:54 PM
"How Come No One Came to the Open House?" It's a question that haunts the home owner who spent time preparing the house for surprise guests and the real estate agent who invested time and money in advertising and waiting for visitors who never showed up.
Open Houses have always had an … (4 comments)
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michigan: Myths vs. Facts About Selling Real Estate in a Buyer's Market - 01/21/08 01:53 PM
After 20 years of selling real estate, I have a considerable collection of "Myths vs. Facts." In today's real estate market, it is essential to identify which is which. For any of you who have been in real estate for more than a week, you've probably already encountered most of them. … (2 comments)
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michigan: Homestaging is more important than ever!! - 01/21/08 01:17 PM
Following is an article I wrote five years ago which was published in the magazine West Michigan Residential Resource. Back then, talk of "homestaging' was just beginning to be heard. Today, it is absolutely essential to marketing homes .
Sell the s i z z l e, not the steak© Don PhelanCopyright … (0 comments)
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michigan: 407 S. Cedar ST. Williamston, MI 48895 - 01/21/08 11:09 AM
407 CEDAR ST.
WILLIAMSTON, MI 48895
ONLY $ 199,900
GREAT HOME WILLIAMSTON
1193 SQ FT HOME, 3 BEDROOM,
2.5 CAR GARAGE
BEAUTIFUL 3 BR HOME IN WILLIAMSTON! UPDATES INCL. VINYL SIDING 07, CERAMIC TILE IN KITCHEN AND DINING 07, BATHROOM 07, CARPET 04, FURNACE 04, FRESH PAINT THROUGHOUT. CALL TODAY TO SET UP YOUR PRIVATE SHOWING!
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michigan: snowing in Grand Rapids, Michigan - 01/20/08 09:44 AM
It is snowing in Grand Rapids Michigan..............again! I am not an outdoor winter activity girl, having been raised in Miami, Florida till my senior year in high school. I never got used to the snow. When we moved to Pennsylvania, I got my first taste of real snow. However they did … (1 comments)
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michigan: Relocating to Grand Rapids, Michigan? - 01/19/08 04:11 PM
Magnificent Michigan
Western Michigan is a great place to live and raise a family. Conveniently located on the banks of the Grand River, 30 minutes from Lake Michigan, 3 hours to Chicago and 2.5 hours to Detroit.
Many new and exciting things are happening in Grand Rapids. Down town Grand Rapids has … (4 comments)
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michigan: Realtor websites in Southeastern Michigan - 01/19/08 12:26 PM
Real estate and the internet consumer
Did you know that about 90% of the people now look at real estate on line at some point when they are searching for a new home. My company Remerica Hometown One has an excellent site to search listings. http://remericahometownone.com/ In fact last month it … (0 comments)
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michigan: New Agent, New Blog - 01/19/08 09:11 AM
Hello Everyone!
I joined the ActiveRain community to network with real estate professionals and people in other industries. I got my real estate license last year and know that I still have a lot to learn. I love learning new things and different viewpoints and I hope to read all of your … (32 comments)
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michigan: Meadowbrook Glens Subdivision, Novi, MI - 01/19/08 05:50 AM
11 Meadowbrook homes have sold in the last year with an average price of $224,811 after being on the market an average of 76 days.Remember when you price your home right it will not sit on the market as long. So if you have to move call me for the latest market analysis of … (0 comments)
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michigan: Jamestown Green Subdivision Neighborhood Update, Novi, Michigan - 01/18/08 07:38 PM
3 homes have sold in the last year with an average price of $245,667 after being on the market an average of 135 days.Remember when you price your home right it will not sit on the market as long. So if you have to move call me for the latest market analysis of … (0 comments)
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michigan: Plating Up Delicous Fare at The Main Dish Kitchen In Grand Rapids, Michigan! - 01/18/08 05:10 PM
I've passed this place oodles of times on my way to the Schuler bookstore on 28th Street in Grand Rapids, Michigan. But this time, I decided to call the number on the window 616-464-3222 to see what the Main Dish was all about.
Well, I'm glad I did. By the time, the lady … (4 comments)
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michigan: RE/MAX of Grand Rapids Teams up with MLive! - 01/18/08 02:17 PM
Grand Rapids' largest RE/MAX franchise, RE/MAX of Grand Rapids, Inc., has joined with MLive! to give our clients Maximum Market Exposure. Now, MLive! visitors can get detailed information about our RE/MAX of Grand Rapids listings, including the contact number for the listing agent on every property. Take a test drive of … (0 comments)
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michigan: New Buffalo, Union Pier, Lakeside, Harbert, Sawyer, Three Oaks; Michigan - 01/17/08 08:39 PM
Get to know the Southwestern corner of Michigan!
Today, the communities of Michiana, Grand Beach, New Buffalo, Union Pier, Lakeside, Harbert, Three Oaks and Sawyer are collectively known as Harbor Country, named by the local Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce.
The number one reason Harbor Country exists today are the miles of pristine beaches … (2 comments)
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michigan: What do you do to get Buyers to Buy?? - 01/17/08 03:19 PM
I have some clients who are definitely ready to buy and we just get on with it. Others can't seem to make a commitment. Some of this probably has to do with Saugatuck and Douglas, Michigan, being resort communities and these are often second homes. No one will be living in the street if … (5 comments)
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michigan: 57 Things to Know about Greater Grand Rapids - 01/17/08 01:43 PM
Michigan has gotten lots of negativity due to the State's Recession... but there are some bright spots amongst the darkness. Visit Grand Rapids!
Besides being a family focused community, affordable Real Estate, a growing downtown, lots of culture ~ Grand Rapids is only an hour from the beautiful Lake Michigan Shoreline, … (0 comments)
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michigan: 214 S. EIGHTH STREET - 01/17/08 10:47 AM
214 S. EIGHTH STREET
LANSING, MI 48912
ONLY $ 66,000
GREAT INCOME POTENTIAL!!
Furnace, H2O heaters, city water and electrical all separate. Licensed with City of Lansing.
1.5 Car, Detached Garage
Smoke Alarm(s), Ceiling Fan(s)
Screened Porch
CONTACT THE ROBERT DOWDING TEAM TODAY FOR YOUR PRIVATE SHOWING!
CLICK HERE! TO SEARCH THE ENTIRE … (0 comments)
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michigan: 13185 S. WACOUSTA ROAD - 01/17/08 10:20 AM
13185 S. WACOUSTA ROAD
GRAND LEDGE, MI 48837
ONLY $ 175,000
1.72 ACRES ON RIVER FRONT!!
1.72 ACRES RIVER FRONT! 3 BEDROOMS, 2 FULL BATHS, TONS OF UPDATES, SUCH AS KITCHEN, BATHROOMS, CARPET, WINDOWS, ROOF, SIDING, AND PAINT! HEATED 2.5 CAR GARAGE/BARN WITH OPENERS & NEW WOOD BURNER. WATERFIELD TWP, GRAND LEDGE … (0 comments)
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michigan: 5887 PRINTEMP - 01/17/08 09:49 AM
5887 PRINTEMP
EAST LANSING, MI 48823
ONLY $ 209,900
BEAUTIFUL 2000 SQ FT HOME IN THE PINES!!
GREAT NEW PRICE ON THIS NEARLY 2000 SQ FT 3 BEDROOM HOUSE IN THE PINES. HUGE OPEN KITCHEN WITH ISLAND, 2 STORY OPEN FOYER, LARGE MASTER SUITE WITH CATHEDRAL CEILING, PRIVATE BATH WITH 2 SINKS AND … (0 comments)
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michigan: Island Lakes Subdivision Nieghborhood update, Novi, Michigan - 01/17/08 04:08 AM
23 homes have sold in the last year with an average price of $783,222 after being on the market an average of 136 days.Remember when you price your home right it will not sit on the market as long. So if you have to move call me for the latest market analysis of … (0 comments)
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michigan: Heatherwyck Subdivision Neighborhood Update, Novi, Michigan - 01/16/08 08:04 PM
14 homes have sold in the last year with an average price of $217,170 after being on the market an average of 91 days.Remember when you price your home right it will not sit on the market as long. So if you have to move call me for the latest market analysis of … (0 comments)
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michigan: Sights and Sounds of Saugatuck, Mi in January and February - 01/16/08 03:24 PM
There is lots going on in Saugatuck in the winter so if you need a get away, come on over. There are movies at the Saugatuck/Douglas library for adults every other Tuesday. Right now we are having Carole Lombard movies and free popcorn. There are also activities for children and young … (4 comments)
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michigan: Mortgage Market Guide as of Wednesday, January 16, 2008 - 01/16/08 12:04 PM
GOOD WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON!
No lack of volatility in the market today! Mortgage bonds opened up relatively flat at -3 basis points and over the last few minutes, they have dropped down to -16 so we may see a little bit of a rate increase. As of this morning's rate sheets, we could've … (0 comments)
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michigan: 4444 GATEWAY - 01/16/08 10:34 AM
4444 GATEWAY DR.
HOLT, MI 48842
ONLY $ 149,900
BEAUTIFUL 1360 SQ FT
HOME IN CENTENNIAL FARMS
Disposal, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Microwave
1st Floor Laundry, Smoke Alarm(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Cable Available, First-floor Master
Cathedral Ceiling, Porch, Deck, Great Room
MOVE RIGHT IN TO THIS GREAT 3 BEDROOM RANCH IN CENTENNIAL FARMS SUB. VERY OPEN FLOOR … (0 comments)
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michigan: W. CHADWICK ROAD - 01/16/08 09:56 AM
W. CHADWICK ROAD
ONLY $ 45,000
Just under 3 acres - great building site, conveniently located for city conveniences, but still in the country
Great building location, 5.5 miles from I-69, close to Lansing, but yet far enough away to enjoy the sights and sounds of the wildlife on or nearby your property. Riley … (0 comments)
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michigan: 9760 COLEMAN ROAD - 01/16/08 09:45 AM
9760 COLEMAN ROAD
HASLETT, MI 48840
ONLY $ 185,000
GREAT HOME ON 2.75 ACRES,
3 BEDROOMS, ATTATCHED 2.5
CAR GARAGE, POLE BARN, NEW
SEPTIC DRAIN FIELD.
CONTACT THE ROBERT DOWDING TEAM TODAY FOR YOUR PRIVATE SHOWING!
CLICK HERE! TO SEARCH THE ENTIRE GREATER LANSING MLS.
ROBERT DOWDING
517.853.6390
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
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michigan: 4410 HYACINTH - 01/16/08 08:50 AM
4410 HYACINTH
HOLT, MI 48842
ONLY $ 149,900
BEAUTIFUL 1120 SQ FT HOME IN CENTENNIAL FARMS JUST SOUTH OF HOLT, MI 48842
3 BEDROOMS, 2 FULL BATHS, FULL FINISHED BASEMENT WITH EGRESS WINDOWS.
THIS BEAUTIFUL HOME NESTLED ON A CULD-E-SAC IN AN ESTABLISHED NEIGHBORHOOD, JUST STEPS FROM A COMMUNITY PLAYGROUND IS MOVE IN READY. BUILT IN … (0 comments)
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michigan: 50 NEW JOBS TO BROOKLYN AND IRISH HILLS IN MICHIGAN - 01/15/08 07:54 PM
Finally, a breath of fresh good news! Enough of the gloom and doom. Let's focus on some good for a change. NextGen Energy's new corporate headquarters and research and development center coming to Brooklyn is an injection of vitality that our community could use.
See article here: http://www.theexponent.com/absolutenm/templates/headlines_template.asp?articleid=17&zoneid=2
What an amazing opportunity for … (0 comments)
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michigan: Michigan Lakeshore open to members of Active Rain. - 01/15/08 05:10 PM
Michigan Lakeshore is open to members around the state of Michigan who deal with or near our lake fronts.
The recent name change opens the blog site to cover the entire lakeshore's of Michigan. Please join today and start posting your properties and input.
Promote your area. Promote yourself. Promote your listing.
I look … (4 comments)
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michigan: 3 Reasons You Might Consider Using a Discount Broker to Sell Your Grand Rapids, Michigan Home! - 01/15/08 11:30 AM
Real Estate Commissions continue to be the subject of heated debate and investigation. With good reason. Although the cost of selling a home has edged downwards in recent years and consumers of real estate services have a variety of options to choose from when selecting brokerage services, the challenges involved in … (24 comments)
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michigan: 411 N. HAYFORD - 01/15/08 10:50 AM
411 N. HAYFORD
LANSING, MI 48912
ONLY $ 109,900
ENJOY THE NUMEROUS UPDATES IN THIS BEAUTIFUL 2 STORY HOME. LOW MAINTENANCE VINYL SIDING GRACES THE EXTERIOR, ENTERING THE FRONT DOOR YOU ARE GREETED BY BEAUTIFUL HARDWOOD FLOORS, A SPACIOUS LIVING ROOM WITH ATTACHED PRIVATE OFFICE AND OPEN DOORWAY TO THE … (0 comments)
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michigan: 4401 HYACINTH HOLT, MI 48842 - 01/15/08 10:08 AM
4401 HYACINTH
HOLT, MI 48842
ONLY $153,900
BEAUTIFUL 1120 SQ FT HOME IN CENTENNIAL FARMS JUST SOUTH OF HOLT, MI 48842
3 BEDROOMS, 2 FULL BATHS, CATHEDRAL CEILING, FULL FINISHED BASEMENT WITH EGRESS WINDOWS.
THIS IS A GREAT HOME IN AN ESTABLISHED NEIGHBORHOOD, LOCATED ON A CUL-DE-SAC WITH A LARGE FENCED BACK YARD, PATIO, … (0 comments)
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michigan: Greenwood Oaks Subdivision Neighborhood Update, Novi, Michigan - 01/15/08 04:42 AM
4 homes have sold in the last year with an average price of $390,625 after being on the market an average of 59 days.Remember when you price your home right it will not sit on the market as long. So if you have to move call me for the latest market analysis of your … (1 comments)
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michigan: Real Estate Investment Club Meeting in Livonia, MI this Thursday - 01/14/08 11:38 PM
Make Money in Michigan’s Real Estate Market using Techniques Taught This Thursday
New and existing investors may be discouraged by Michigan’s depressed real estate market. But there is hope for anyone looking to make money in 2008 using the proven strategies that will be explained at the upcoming Mega Evening Event. … (0 comments)
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michigan: Before you list your home with anyone, read this! - 01/14/08 07:24 PM
Don't miss your buyer by listing with the wrong real estate agent!
For MAXIMUM MARKETING EXPOSURE today,
your home MUST appear on the busiest, most popular real estate web sites.
Before you list your home with anyone else, keep these FACTS in mind:
1) Nearly 90% of all home buyers start their search on the … (2 comments)
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michigan: Churchhill Crossing Subdivision Neighborhood Update, Novi, Michigan - 01/14/08 05:04 PM
6 homes have sold in the last year with an average price of $438,833 after being on the market an average of 250 days.Remember when you price your home right it will not sit on the market as long. So if you have to move call me for the latest market analysis of your Oakland … (0 comments)
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michigan: Fairfield Farms neighborhood update, Novi, Michigan - 01/13/08 11:37 AM
7 homes have sold in the last year with an average price of $182,333 after being on the market an average of 136 days.Remember when you price your home right it will not sit on the market as long. So if you have to move call me for the latest market analysis of … (0 comments)
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michigan: Dunbarton Pines subdivision neighborhood update, Novi, MI - 01/13/08 06:08 AM
14 homes have sold in the last year with an average price of $304,393 after being on the market an average of 151 days.Remember when you price your home right it will not sit on the market as long. So if you have to move call me for the latest market … (0 comments)
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michigan: Keeping Your Eyes On the Ball (Pt 2)...Understanding the Anatomy of a Good Pass! - 01/12/08 09:02 PM
Over the past decade, I've watched a lot of soccer games and practise sessions. In my previous post, I discussed the importance of Focus in Keeping Your Eyes on the Right Ball. In this article we will explore the Anatomy of A Good Pass.
Passing the soccer ball correctly is perhaps … (14 comments)
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michigan: Chase Farms Subdivision, Novi, Michigan Market update - 01/12/08 11:34 AM
20 homes have sold in the last year with an average price of $440,205 after being on the market an average of 153 days.Remember when you price your home right it will not sit on the market as long. So if you have to move call me for the latest market analysis of … (0 comments)
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michigan: The Great Lakes of Michigan - 01/12/08 06:44 AM
Do you live or vacation around the Great Lakes of Michigan? If so, you know the beauty and most likely have a strong love for these bodies of water. Breathtaking year around, the Great Lakes are one of the worlds largest resources of natural water. But they need help. From you. … (7 comments)
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michigan: Getting The Best Bang For Your Home Improvment Buck in Some Surprising Places... - 01/11/08 11:18 PM
No one wants to waste money these days! In Grand Rapids, MI where thousands of homes are vying for the attention of a limited pool of buyers, it's even more important to make your home stand out when buyers do come knocking...knowing they'll be knocking on an average of 20-25 homes … (13 comments)
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michigan: Michigan - Optimism or Pessimism - 01/11/08 08:52 PM
I'm a firm believer of what comes around goes around and cyclical change is a good thing.
As forecasts for Michigan continue to be dismal, one can only look for a greater, more prevalant optimistic future for this great State.
Blocks of real estate can be purchased, in some districts, for … (4 comments)
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michigan: Cedar Springs Neighborhood Update, Novi, Michigan - 01/11/08 04:30 PM
20 homes have sold in the last year with an average price of $440,205 after being on the market an average of 153 days.Remember when you price your home right it will not sit on the market as long. So if you have to move call me for the latest market analysis of … (0 comments)
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michigan: Open House Sunday Wonderful Condo in Dexter, MI 2:00-4:00 - 01/11/08 01:07 PM
Welcome everyone to beautiful Dexter, Michigan.
3473 HURON VIEW Ct and the hours for the Open House on January 13 are 2:00 - 4:00.
This is a lovely ranch condo in the heart of Dexter with shopping within walking distance.
The layout of this beauty is 2 bedroom 2 bath with a … (2 comments)
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michigan: Broadmoor Park subdivision neighborhood update, Novi, Michigan - 01/11/08 05:28 AM
7 homes have sold in the last year with an average price of $463,500 after being on the market an average of 303 days.Remember when you price your home right it will not sit on the market as long. So if you have to move call me for the latest market analysis of your … (0 comments)
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michigan: Bristol Corners neighborhood update, Novi, Michigan - 01/10/08 09:20 PM
10 homes have sold in the last year with an average price of $380,600 after being on the market an average of 156 days.Remember when you price your home right it will not sit on the market as long. So if you have to move call me for the latest market analysis of … (0 comments)
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michigan: Market Study for Allegan, Michigan and surrounding area - 01/10/08 04:25 PM
Here
is the market study for Allegan, Michigan which is the county seat of Allegan County in Southwestern Michigan. This study includes the townships of Otsego, Allegan, Trowbridge, and Wayland.
This is beautiful country with easy access to Grand Rapids, Holland, Kalamazoo, and Allegan. Ten acre parcels of land can be obtained … (2 comments)
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michigan: Quarterly Sold Stats ~ North Ottawa County, Michigan - 01/10/08 01:12 PM
Sold Stats ~ North Ottawa County, Michigan
Quarterly Report ~ 10/1/07 through 12/31/07
Price Range ~ $50,000 to 74,900
14 out of 28 listings sold
Sales price % Listing price ~ 92.39%
Average time on market ~ 109 days
Price Range ~ $75,000 to 99,900
15 out of 133 listings sold
Sales price % Listing price ~ 93.67%
Average … (4 comments)
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