Why You Should Purchase Your Next Home in Saline, MI

This is a post to enter the Buyers Challenge Contest by Colleen Kulikowski.

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Remax Balloon IN the Clouds

Hi Tom and Michelle,

Thanks for visiting my web site: Search Ann Arbor Area Homes and contacting me about your move to Saline, MI  As a mother of five children who has been in the Saline School System for many years,  I can tell you I am very pleased with the education my children have received.

 

Here are several web sites you might want to check out, since you are considering moving to Saline.

Saline Area Schools

Saline Chamber of Commerce

Also I have written many blog posts about Saline, MI and our schools. You will especially enjoy the one where Saline Schools were ranked in the top 16% of the nation. The City of Saline was also ranked in the Top 100 Best Places to Live by Money Magazine.

You mentioned in your email that you would like your two children to be able to walk to school. We have two new subdivisions in Saline, called Centennial Park and Centennial Farms. Both of those are within walking distance to the new Heritage School.

I have included three homes that I think you would be interested in and that your children would be able to walk to school.

 

 1035 Bicentennial  

1035 Bicentennial, with 3558 square feet, includes a finished basement. This home is priced at 399,900. Walk to Heritage School. Views of protected wet lands, walk-out LL with 3rd bath. Two story great room with soaring ceilings.

 

 

 

 

6439 Wilson6439 Wilson, with 2404 square feet, priced at 389,700. You can still pick your colors and cabinets. Walk to Heritage School. First floor master bedroom suite, 3 car garage, and two story family room. 9 ft basement walls for finishing off at a later date.

 

 

 

 

6176 Wilson6176 Wilson, with 2447 square feet, priced at 339,900. Plus a finished basement. Walk to Heritage School. Professional landscaping, and a view  of the pond are one of the highlights of this home. First floor study, formal dining room and generous size bedrooms. This home is really priced very well.

 

 

 

I believe these homes fit your price point, square footage requirement and the children being able to walk to school.

Before your trip to Saline, next weekend, I am including my list of preferred lenders. Please call any or all of them. I can promise you great customer service and many programs to choose from. I have worked with each one of the lenders over the years and can recommend them without hesitation.

Maria Labie

Citizens First Bank

734-353-0505

MLabie@cfsbank.com

 

Kay VanOrman

Wells Fargo

734-213-8981

S.Kay.VanOrman@WellsFargo.com

 

Sandy Stanford

GMAC Mortgage

888-648-4622

Sandra.Stanford@gmacm.com

I look forward to meeting you both. We will have a good time, as I love to show off my home town and community. I know you will find Saline to be a warm, and welcoming community. My husband and I like to joke that Saline is the most doting, family community in Washtenaw County.

I will pick you up at the Marriot at 10:00 on Friday the 14th and we can start our tour at that time. Please send me your top 10 MLS numbers at least 48 in advance so I can confirm they are still available and set up the tour. Don't hesitate to me if you have any questions.

Warmest Regards,

Missy Caulk & TEAM

RE/MAX Platinum-Ann Arbor

Direct Line: 734-302-1500

Search other homes at this wonderful site with Google satellite images, Google maps and many photos.

 

  

 
Post is included in group: The Active Rain Buyer Challenge Contest

59 Comments on Why You Should Purchase Your Next Home in Saline, MI

If that doesn't get them, nothing will!  I will have to go and look up the challenge now.

09/09/2007 08:17 PM by Summit County, Colorado Realtor l Joanne Hanson (Coldwell Banker Colorado Rockies Real Estate)


Joanne, you should definately go for it. You write so well on Colorado.

09/09/2007 08:19 PM by Missy Caulk Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams Ann Arbor, Michigan)


Missy, wonderful post !  Lots of good information about your area and the available schools and homes.....good job.

Jo 

09/09/2007 08:22 PM by Jo-Anne Smith-Belleville, Quinte and Prince Edward Region Real Estate, Ont. (Royal Lepage Proalliance Realty, Brokerage)


Hi Missy - nice entry in the contest!  I like your usage of links to info that buyers would find helpful.

Good luck in the contest!
Ann

09/09/2007 08:23 PM by Portsmouth NH Real Estate ~ Ann Cummings (RE/MAX Coast to Coast - Portsmouth New Hampshire)


Jo-Anne, thanks for commenting.

Ann, I appreciate it.

09/09/2007 08:26 PM by Missy Caulk Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams Ann Arbor, Michigan)


I like that your links make sense-it's not just a long list with no rhyme or reason.

09/09/2007 08:30 PM by Leigh Brown Charlotte NC Broker/Owner (RE/MAX Signature Properties)


Missy,

Nice job with your entry into the Buyer's contest. I like how you added a warm personal touch! Good luck :)

09/09/2007 08:36 PM by Suzanne Sands-Somerset, MA Real Estate (Century 21 Associates Realty)


Missy - what a great layout!  I love the way you added all the links! Great job!

09/09/2007 09:04 PM by Linda Scanlan ~Selling All of North Texas (Hall Team Homes)


Love the layout and the information!  Good luck with the entry!!!

09/09/2007 10:57 PM by Chris Tesch College Station, Texas Real Estate (RE/MAX Bryan College Station)


Glad to see someone else taking the time to post ....Great job! Good luck.

09/09/2007 11:34 PM by Christopher Walker Hemet CA Real Estate (Mission Grove Realty - REO Homes & Investment Property)


Great job on this...do you send something like this to every inquiry you get?  Awesome work, good luck with the competition.

Now Have a Blessed Day,
 
by John Occhi, Hemet CA REALTOR
Mission Grove Realty  

09/09/2007 11:41 PM by John Occhi Hemet CA Real Estate (Century 21 Crest - Crest REO)


Missy,

Impressive !!!!! :)   I have not seen that tool, I am not updated about the new tools for blogs, but this is a good one, I like it and i like the way you did your blog for consumers and showing the great information for your state.

Keep the good blog ! :)

Ray Saenz

 

09/10/2007 12:41 AM by Aurora Colorado Real Estate Ray Saenz, Colorado Realtor (United Property Brokers, INC)


Missy,

Very nice job....I would buy the first or third home just from your presentation,  oh, and the green grass and trees. :) :)

09/10/2007 01:04 AM by Kathy McGraw ~ Calif Broker (CELLing Realty)


Hello Missy...I with you well in the contest.

John Occhi is on to something...just creating a template like this to update or personalize as needed is a great use of this contest, long term.

09/10/2007 01:41 AM by Hemet Home Loan Guy, Joey Aszterbaum (Patrion Mortgage)


Leigh, I worked on this 2 hours so I appreciate your comment.

Suzanne, appreciate the comment. Thanks !

Monika, thanks for stopping by.

Linda, :)

Maureen, Chris, Christopher, thanks glad you like the layout.

John, sorta but not quite as detailed. Especially if they are not sure if they want Saline, Dexter, Chelsea or other small communities around Ann Arbor, but I think I might work with it and make is more generic for those not sure, maybe link to all he communities for them to check out.

09/10/2007 02:46 AM by Missy Caulk Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams Ann Arbor, Michigan)


Sally, thanks good luck to you as well, I enjoyed your on Hawaii, as always your love for your state comes through.

Ray, thanks for stopping by and adding your comment.

Kathy, it is so beautiful here, we have had so much rain, that the grass is green everywhere and growing.

Joey, I like his idea too and I am going to work on it.

09/10/2007 02:50 AM by Missy Caulk Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams Ann Arbor, Michigan)


Missy, you made it so personal that if I didn't know these were ficticiuos buyers I would swear you have been in communication with them.  Great job!  I loved also how you could talk from experience about the school district and your own childrens experience with them.

09/10/2007 04:59 AM by Kris Wales-A partner for your real estate needs in Macomb County MI (RE/MAX Advantage 1, Inc.)


Missy - As usual great content and layout.  I like the fact that you sent the mortgage information and encouraged the buyer to make contact, as well as the fact that you gave the assurance of good customer service.

09/10/2007 06:01 AM by Jennifer Fivelsdal, Rhinebeck NY (Keller Williams Realty)


Jennifer, thanks for the comment and picking up on good customer service.

09/10/2007 06:07 AM by Missy Caulk Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams Ann Arbor, Michigan)


Missy, well done!  I particularly like the tone of your letter...it conveys warmth and professionalism with a friendly, welcoming feel.  Good luck!

09/10/2007 07:22 AM by Lake Norman Real Estate ~ Diane Aurit (RE/MAX at the Lake)


Diane. I appreciate that, it is how I try to be as my clients become my friends so I like to start out with that in mind.

09/10/2007 07:29 AM by Missy Caulk Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams Ann Arbor, Michigan)


Missy, Great information about the area, makes me want to move there too. 

09/10/2007 09:58 AM by Gary Smith, Realtor® (The Michigan Group - Livingston)


Gary, come on !  I think I pulled all my posts on Saline up when I linked to them in blog posts ?

09/10/2007 10:13 AM by Missy Caulk Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams Ann Arbor, Michigan)


Missy, You haven't left anything out. This is a great post. 10:00 @ the Marriot? Okay I'll be there!!!:)

09/10/2007 10:29 AM by Camarillo CA Real Estate Agent/ Mana Tulberg (Beach View Real Estate)


Mana, I wish you would be there. We would have a ball ! Someday.

09/10/2007 10:55 AM by Missy Caulk Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams Ann Arbor, Michigan)


Missy,

Great details about Saline.  You sound very friendly and knowledgeable of the area - hopefully you can use this with some real buyers soon! 

09/10/2007 07:27 PM by Rita Taylor | Sanford NC Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Sanford North Carolina (Strother Real Estate)


Rita, thanks and I hope so too. I think I will try to do a template of this.

09/10/2007 07:39 PM by Missy Caulk Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams Ann Arbor, Michigan)


Great challenge post Missy!! I gave it a 5!!

09/10/2007 08:32 PM by Your Tampa Bay Mortgage Source


Missy this is great. I am gonna have to try to do one myself. Still trying to make my blogs more presentable like this.

09/10/2007 08:35 PM by Jeannette Neerpat, e-Pro Coral Springs/Parkland Real Estate (London Realty Corp)


Grat  job Missy. Lot's of good information plus for first-hand experience on the schools and helpful links.

09/10/2007 08:46 PM by Orange Co. Real Estate~Lynda Eisenmann, Broker-Owner, Brea, CA (Preferred Home Brokers)


Missy - This is great -simple and to the point. You also kept their needs evident.

09/10/2007 09:34 PM by Indianapolis Real Estate | Paula Henry (ReMax Excel)


Missy - you know I'd be hard pressed not to buy a home from you, and not just in the contest either! :-) Good luck in Colleens contest!  B-)

09/11/2007 01:50 AM by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder (ActiveRain)


Leah, thanks

Jeannette, you're doing great, I just entered my first contest with the Real Scoop by Chris Griffin, it was fun so I am trying another one.

Paul, thanks, how tiger going ?

Brad, thanks, but you wouldn't find me at a open house, LOL.

09/11/2007 05:02 AM by Missy Caulk Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams Ann Arbor, Michigan)


This one rates a 5.  It makes me want to move...

(but what's "dooting?")

09/11/2007 05:37 AM by Mike Jones (Tucson Mortgage Company, LLC)


Mike, thanks. I checked with spell check but the word is doting. Like to dote on your kids. Thanks for catching this, I rechecked and it was wrong. Appreciate it.

09/11/2007 06:20 AM by Missy Caulk Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams Ann Arbor, Michigan)


Very nice work Missy, this contest is filling up with great entries.

09/11/2007 10:01 AM by Jason Sardi, Pennsylvania Mortgage Broker (First Choice Equity Group Inc.)


Jason thanks and yes there are some excellent posts being written. Win or lose I learned alot. Thanks for the comment.

09/11/2007 11:38 AM by Missy Caulk Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams Ann Arbor, Michigan)


Missy...

Just letting you know I was here.

I wish you luck. You did great :)

TLW...ROAR!

09/11/2007 01:13 PM by "The Lovely Wife"...Broker Bryant's Wife... (Co-Owner Tutas Towne Realty, Inc.)


Katie, thanks.

TLW, your always here, you and Bertha :) Thanks

09/11/2007 04:35 PM by Missy Caulk Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams Ann Arbor, Michigan)


I really like what you've done here, especially offering alternatives on financing and recognizing that your buyers may be doing a little web browsing before arriving. Good luck in the contest!

09/11/2007 11:57 PM by John Novak - Las Vegas and Henderson NV Real Estate (Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace)


John, most of my new clients, not those referred do find my through the internet. The rest are referred. Thanks !

09/12/2007 05:33 AM by Missy Caulk Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams Ann Arbor, Michigan)


Missy,

Nice post for this contest - Short sweet,pertinent and to the point! Will eliminate the nessecity having to show more houses.

09/12/2007 07:11 AM by Debbie Cook (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc)


Debbie, thanks and I wish buyers would only look at 3 houses, most of mine look at 10 on average. But, that's not too bad.

09/12/2007 07:45 AM by Missy Caulk Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams Ann Arbor, Michigan)


Missy great post with loads of good information for the home buyers in Saline MI. I love your selection of homes.

09/12/2007 02:19 PM by Albuquerque Real Estate | Ashley Drake Gephart (Keller Williams Realty)


Hi Missy - what beautiful properties, I like the last on the best and the school and chamber of commerce info. what a good addition.  Good Luck with the contest!

09/12/2007 03:37 PM by Rick & Ines - Miami Shores Real Estate (Majestic Properties)


Missy- I did not see this post either. Another great entry into the contest. I love those homes, they are very stately looking in Saline. Katerina

09/13/2007 02:03 AM by Nestor & Katerina Gasset, Realtors® Wellington Florida Luxury Homes (International Properties and Investments, Inc.)


Rick and Ines, thanks but your on Paris moving is fantastic.

Katerina, thanks for stopping by, it was fun to do.

Sorry, I'm not sure how I missed your comments.

09/16/2007 10:26 AM by Missy Caulk Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams Ann Arbor, Michigan)


Tom and Michelle are going to get a lot more house, if they decide to take the job near Saline, than the one in Maryland!  And nice ones, too! 

09/18/2007 08:28 AM by Margaret Woda, Maryland REALTOR (RE/MAX VISION)


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