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Ann Arbor a Brighter and Greener Friday

Ann Arbor Greener and Brighter

Getting Greener and Brighter

Monday was a blue day, so many issues came up over the weekend. I hate to write about negative things but all the issues in my last post were happening all at once, and that was what was on my mind.

Now it is Friday and most of the issues have been cleared up. The seller who didn't want to accept the price I gave her on her house, called and we are going to list it where I showed her the Solds and Actives were.

We turned the house we closed in that got sold in a foreclosure over to the title company and said, " Here it is your problem, get it fixed and get us clean title"! Why should we try to fix an issue that they didn't send in the "short sale" check in time. It is still a mess, it will get resolved, but it is off our plate. My team member who wrote the offer was trying to get it resolved by spending hours on the phone. From one department in CA and one in AZ.

We split the difference in the appraised value with the sellers and buyers. That is going to close on April 30th.

The sellers who didn't pull permits is reducing the house by 8,000. and getting rid of the mold, and installing a mitigation system by the 30th so that will close too.

My "short sale" people have agreed to turn it over to a "short sale" specialist I am starting to work with and she if finally going to write that hardship letter and we have a showing today.

The bank that said we could not make an offer with a contingency on the home inspection...well it is a USDA loan, so when they inspected it we found mold so now they have to fix it or we will walk.

So six issues out of 10 issues I woke up to on Monday getting resolved isn't bad, but they have taken away from my time on Active Rain.

And the best news of all is we are starting to see, Ann Arbor show life of Spring.

This was taken a few minutes ago on a lilac bush starting to bloom in my yard.

Posted by Missy Caulk Ann Arbor Realtor Ann Arbor Real Estate on 04/25/2008 08:36 AM

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32 Comments on Ann Arbor a Brighter and Greener Friday

I am so happy tho hear that most has been resolved!! And SPRING is in the air!!

04/25/2008 08:45 AM

by Jeannette Neerpat, e-Pro Coral Springs/Parkland Real Estate (London Realty Corp)

Missy, it sounds like your week has been as stressful as mine!

04/25/2008 08:45 AM

by Jeremy Blanton- Myrtle Beach Real Estate ,Coldwell Banker Chicora (Coldwell Banker Chicora Real Estate)

Missy looking on the bright side of things, it looks like most of the issues have been solved or will eventually. Nothing is ever easy anymore.

04/25/2008 09:34 AM

by Bill Gassett Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate (RE/MAX Executive Realty)

Glad things are getting better I know the feeling sometimes when it rains it pours. Having said that I hope all the bad is behind you. Have a great weekend.

04/25/2008 09:40 AM

by Monika McGillicuddy~REALTOR®~ N.H. Real Estate Broker & Trainer (Prudential Verani Realty/Hampstead)

Missy, It sure sounds like you had a trying week. Maybe you can take some time for yourself over the weekend? And enjoy those beautiful flowers.

04/25/2008 09:45 AM

by Carole Provenzale Owner, Feng Shui Long Island & New York (Feng Shui Long Island & New York City)

Good for you. Hard work pays off. Sounds like you had a "colorful" week.

04/25/2008 09:45 AM

by Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Real Estate

Sounds like things are being handled in a professional manner by you and your team. I am sure you will be having some fantastic weeks coming up soon!

Best,

Scott

04/25/2008 09:59 AM

by Scott Cowan -Tacoma & Pierce County Area (Terry Wise & Associates)

We had a good hard rain here yesterday so the buds should be opening very soon. I'm so glad you got many of your issues resolved. Congrats on keeping your cool and working so hard to make it happen!

04/25/2008 09:59 AM

by Kelly Sibilsky ~ Lake Zurich RE/MAX Real Estate Agent (RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest)

Don't worry Missy next monday is around the corner and then a new week will begin. Just don't SWEAT the SMALL STUFF...

04/25/2008 10:03 AM

by Donna Paul- Long Island Home Specialist Suffolk and Nassau County (Keller Williams Realty Greater Nassau)

Missy - It can't rain all the time now, can it? I'm loving the weather right now, though my allergies are acting up. As Lenn pointed out, it did seem like you had a 'colorful' week....kind of matching the season and your blog:-)

04/25/2008 10:13 AM

by Jason Sardi, Pennsylvania Mortgage Broker (First Choice Equity Group Inc.)

Well you know the saying" It gets worse before it gets better." Remember your post"So You Had a Bad Day" well it's a new day, new beginning, new start. I guess the flowers are your happy place. Take time over the weekend and visit your happy place and come back ready to go! Keep up the hard work!

04/25/2008 10:19 AM

by Jimmy Graham (Keller Williams Realty)

Missy.... glad that many of the issues are coming together. I can vouch that these issues can take so much of your time away. I just cleared up my one major issue for the week, so I am with you on that. And yes, I liked Lenn's comment also..... ;o) It will be much better next week now...

04/25/2008 10:52 AM

by Jeff Belonger -- The FHA Expert.com -- FHA Loans -- FHA mortgages -- Mortgages (Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc)

Missy,

I got exhausted just reading your post...relax and smell some roses, and have a great and refreshing weekend!!! Thanks, Fran

04/25/2008 11:11 AM

by Fran 'The Title Man' Gaspari Title Insurance-PA & NJ (Patriot Land Transfer, Inc.)

I feel like I didn't do much this week only solved 3 issues with transactions but I know with out our assistance they may not have been resolved. One of our main jobs is that of problem solver. Great week's work.

04/25/2008 11:54 AM

by Terry Westbrook ~ Realtor(R) Grand Rapids Mi Ada/Cascade Real Estate (Five Star Real Estate, LLC Grand Rapids , MI)

Missy, glad to hear that your week has gotten better. By the way, my parents just returned from a whirlwind trip around the mid-West including Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and they mentioned that they loved Ann Arbor.

04/25/2008 12:22 PM

by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)

Missy,

I knew you guys would get it taken care of and that the sun would shine and the flowers would bloom again. Have a great weekend.....

List and Sell (keep looking for the sunshine and smelling the flowers) Gary @ RentonHomeFinder

04/25/2008 12:24 PM

by Gary McNinch Renton WA Real Estate (Keller Williams SES Renton )

Missy, Glad to see that life is looking brighter. I'm sure it was no fun getting all of that resolved. Have a great weekend.

04/25/2008 12:35 PM

by Susan Mangigian, West Chester PA Realtor RE/MAX Preferred, ABR (RE/MAX Preferred, West Chester, PA, RS152252A)

Missy, Glad to see that life is looking brighter. I'm sure it was no fun getting all of that resolved. Have a great weekend.

04/25/2008 12:35 PM

by Susan Mangigian, West Chester PA Realtor RE/MAX Preferred, ABR (RE/MAX Preferred, West Chester, PA, RS152252A)

Missy, Glad to see that life is looking brighter. I'm sure it was no fun getting all of that resolved. Have a great weekend.

04/25/2008 12:35 PM

by Susan Mangigian, West Chester PA Realtor RE/MAX Preferred, ABR (RE/MAX Preferred, West Chester, PA, RS152252A)

Bless your heart and I pray next week will go smooth as ice. Have some fun this week end.

04/25/2008 12:47 PM

by Chris Shouse, Realtor® Las Vegas (Xtreme Realty)

Glad to see the update & things are brighter. Have a great weekend Missy. You and your team deserve it.

04/25/2008 01:39 PM

by Karen Moorhead Ann Arbor Area Real Estate (Keller Williams Realty)

Glad to see the update & things are brighter. Have a great weekend Missy. You and your team deserve it.

04/25/2008 01:39 PM

by Karen Moorhead Ann Arbor Area Real Estate (Keller Williams Realty)

I wish there was a way to make some of these posts "scratch and sniff"...love love love lilacs!!

Missy, getting 6 out of 10 issues resolved or on their way to a resolution is wonderful. Once again it shows how hard you and your team works. Congrats.

04/25/2008 01:50 PM

Missy,

I am so glad I came here to read your blog! I have been having a horrible week with situations, some very similar to yours and I was starting to feel a little overwhelmed! It actually made me feel better after reading this and your other post! It's not just me:( I would like to say TGIF, but I'm a Realtor:) I'm not sure which day is the "good" day:)

04/25/2008 05:19 PM

by Karen Hurst ~ Real Estate Broker ~ Warwick ~ Rhode Island (Storm Realty LLC)

See Missy I told you... with a Monday like that it was bound to get better. Your week had no where to go but up!! LOL Glad you got the majority of them resolved. I hope the rest fall in place soon as well.

04/25/2008 08:19 PM

by Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Agent, Kimberly Grant (Exit Leon Crawford Realty)

real positive post Mahalo

04/25/2008 08:48 PM

by Jeffery Griffin (Century 21)

Hi Missy...Thanks for sharing you good (at least much better) real estate news with us.

Now, as far as spring if you want a bigger dose come on down! The azaleas are in full bloom and it is looking beautiful.

Kathleen

04/25/2008 10:11 PM

by Kathleen "Kate" Elim, LAKE ANNA, VA Real Estate (RE/MAX Lake & Country)

One of the appendages to my person is a small notebook that I write my daily duties and tasks. This post reminded me about how I organize. Very often I decide ~ "This is not in my area of expertise" then I let the issue go. I sensed you share the same mindset. A very understated mindset to adopt as we age (gracefully, of course).

04/25/2008 11:29 PM

by Blogger To Be Named Later

Hi Missy,

Sounds like you had a busy and positive week in the long-run. And a beautiful sign of spring, what more could you ask for?

04/26/2008 12:45 AM

by Orange Co. Real Estate~Lynda Eisenmann, Broker-Owner, CRS,CRB,GRI,SRES, Brea, CA (Preferred Home Brokers)

Missy- With all that going on I'm surprised you're here at all :) I loved the ending with the lilac ready to bloom.....spring should help lighten the soul for dealing with all those problems. Hang in there, all of you, soon you'll be riding those jet ski's you got for Christmas :)

04/26/2008 12:57 AM

by Kathy McGraw ~ Calif Broker (CELLing Realty)

Missy--Read both posts...Wow glad things are getting better for you and your team. Hopefully you won't get the spring snow that we are seeing. It has kind of put a damper on our spring. Hard to play baseball in the snow! And my husband/son were going to get the pitching machine out today! :( Oh well....Brighter days are ahead.

BTW--How did you get your blog to line up on a full page? I haven't changed mine because I don't like the overlap on the full page.

04/26/2008 04:13 PM

by Teri Eckholm, Realtor® Anoka County MN (Keller Williams Premier Realty)

MISSY, Congrats on being such a good problem solver. With those type of issues 6 out of 10 resolved is a good percentage. And people wonder why they need REALTORS!!!!!

04/26/2008 07:34 PM

by Marchel Peterson Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro ABR (Results Realty)

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