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Metro Detroit home sales show an increase - yes, an increase!

By Kris Wales

Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty - Lakeside Market Center

February 14, 2008 08:13 PM

Awesome timely article from Louis Aguilar of the Detroit News this morning.

The article shouts out the fact that Metro Detroit home sales in January are
UP by almost 15% from that period one year ago.

Also wonderful news? The City of Detroit led the way with a gain of 45.5%.

May I repeat that? The City of Detroit LED the way with a gain of 45.5%!

Mr. Aguilar cites his source for this information as Realcomp™ and it's participating
real estate brokers and agents.

My take?

It's about damned time that we see terrific news about our
housing market on the front page of our local newspapers.

Thank you Mr. Aguilar. Thank you VERY much.

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Nannette Turner

eXp Realty LLC - Lynchburg, VA

Online Marketing Home Ownership Advocate Specialis

Good News Kris! I am glad to see my ol' stomping grounds come back. You know you have to have a set back - before you can have a come back. Bet you did not know I went to school up there for a while.

Feb 14, 2008 08:49 PM

TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.

Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN

Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Kris, That is good news. I have heard from an inspector that I know in your area, that Y'all have really been getting hammered up there. Good to hear that things are starting to pick up.

Feb 14, 2008 08:55 PM

Kris Wales

Keller Williams Realty - Lakeside Market Center - Macomb, MI

Real Estate Blog & Homes for Sale search site, Macomb County MI

Nannette: I had no idea you went to school here! Glad the Detroit News article made you smile this morning:-)

Michael: The Metro Detroit area takes a "hammering" every dozen years or so. It's a cycle for those of us who rely heavily on the auto industry. Good things do happen though, and my goal is to make sure they get announced when they do!

Feb 14, 2008 09:18 PM

Chris Griffith

Downing-Frye Realty, Bonita Springs, FL - Bonita Springs, FL

Bonita Springs Listing Specialist - Agent

Yes, I noticed that good news sees very little fan fare. There are alot of places that need their good news horn tooted, especial Detroit.

Feb 14, 2008 09:25 PM

Chris: Thank you. Yes, Detroit needs the "good things" tooted loudly and often. There is so much that is truly wonderful about the Metro Detroit area, and when those who have no personal stake or interest in our area blast it they really should also see the "good" things.

Feb 14, 2008 09:48 PM

Jeannie Kontis

Lancaster, PA

Wow, that is very encouraging news for your area! After all of the doom and gloom reports, it's great to hear something positive!

Feb 14, 2008 10:38 PM

Jeannie: It IS nice isn't it? It's beyond "nice". It's pretty darned wonderful!

Feb 14, 2008 10:56 PM

Jo-Anne Smith

Oakville, ON

Kris,

That's great news! I'm very glad that things are picking up there for you.....this is certainly a very positive sign.

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Feb 15, 2008 12:15 AM

Jo-Anne: Yes it is! I was thrilled to see the good news being reported so prominently.

Feb 15, 2008 12:17 AM

Patricia Kennedy

RLAH@properties - Washington, DC

Home in the Capital

Well, gee! A local story! Local paper! They figured it out about all real estate being local! And what a great sign.

Feb 15, 2008 12:56 AM

Patricia: I tell you, I had to read it twice to make sure I wasn't dreaming it :-) I was so happy to see LOCAL real estate news being on the front page and happy news at that!

Feb 15, 2008 01:18 AM

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