washtenaw county real estate: Washtenaw County Property Investment Seminar - 02/06/11 07:57 AM
Wednesday, March 23rd at 7pm

Have you ever wondered how people have made serious money, even a career, in Real Estate investing? Here's your chance to find out their secrets and start building your own real estate investment portfolio. Join Ann Arbor's Top Realtor, Martin Bouma, as he teaches how successful investors' proven and tested investing models work and provides you with the tools and strategies needed to begin your own real estate investing.
Last year, one third of all real estate sales were investment properties or second homes. There are a multitude of great opportunities in real estate investing … (0 comments)

washtenaw county real estate: Ann Arbor Foreclosure Can Be Avoided! - 02/02/11 04:51 AM
The Bouma Group Can Help You Avoid Ann Arbor Foreclosure!
You probably know someone in the Ann Arbor area who is facing the possibility of foreclosure. It may even be yourself. But, please know that they/you are not alone. Currently 1 out of every 6 American homeowners has missed a mortgage payment. In these tough and often frustrating times, it is so important to know what your options are. You can avoid foreclosure, you can save your credit, and you can salvage your financial future.
 
Here at The Bouma Group, we've found that Ann Arbor homeowners have more questions … (0 comments)

washtenaw county real estate: Thinking of Selling Your Ann Arbor Home? - 01/12/11 03:45 AM
Thinking of selling it yourself to save money? Think again…. In the current financial state and housing slump, many Washtenaw County homeowners need to sell their Ann Arbor area homes and are considering for sale by owner (fsbo) to save on Realtor commissions. It is possible to sell your home yourself, but why deal with the time and headache. Here are just a few reasons it pays to use a trained professional.
Reason #1: Real Estate Expertise. A real estate agent has the knowledge and expertise to guide you through the entire home selling process. This includes determining an accurate sales … (0 comments)

washtenaw county real estate: Thinking of Purchasing an Ann Arbor Home? - 01/07/11 07:54 AM

Thinking of going it alone to save time and money?                  
Think again...
But you're saying to yourself, 'All of the information is right there on the internet; the home buyer's checklists, the mortgage rates, hundreds of real estate websites with all of the search functionality ever needed to find my dream home’. Oh it's possible to do it yourself, but not recommended if you really want to save time and money.
Reason #1: It’s FREE. As a home buyer, you do not pay for your realtor services. In the business of … (0 comments)

washtenaw county real estate: Making "Smooth Moves" in Ann Arbor is All About Planning - 07/30/10 05:42 AM
Planning a move is never easy; whether it's across the country, or across town to a new home here in Ann Arbor, nobody enjoys the process of relocating. You're in good company - it's estimated that about 40 million people move annually in the United States. Excellent planning can make your next jump far easier - and less painful - than you might think. Whether it's your first move into a home, or a final move to the condominium here you've always dreamed of retiring, there are abundant resources available to help you plan and execute your next move without undue … (0 comments)

washtenaw county real estate: Ann Arbor Real Estate Market Update, July, 2010 - 07/27/10 04:02 AM

As we head into the middle of the summer, the Ann Arbor real estate market has seen a 10% decrease in inventory from June to July. In the lower price points the drop is even more significant. There is a 16% drop in the 200K - 300K price range, and a 17% decrease in the 300-400K price range. Both of these price ranges are highly active. The main reason that we are seeing a decrease in inventory is the fact that home owners are locked into their current homes due to owing more than their house is worth.
The interesting … (0 comments)

washtenaw county real estate: Ann Arbor Ranked Among America's Top 50 Small Cities - 07/23/10 03:55 AM
Ann Arbor has made the news again! According to this year's CNN Money magazine list of 100 best small cities in America, Ann Arbor - the only Michigan city to make the list - is number 46. With the main campus of the University of Michigan, as well as Borders Books' headquarters located here, Ann Arbor is a small town with all of the amenities of cities far larger. The compilers of the list reviewed over 700 US cities with populations ranging from 50,000 to 300,000. The analysis included a look at an array of variables including affordability of housing, local … (2 comments)

washtenaw county real estate: Ann Arbor Real Estate Market Update, June 2010 - 06/08/10 04:07 AM
The one really interesting trend that we are noticing in the Ann Arbor real estate market is that the housing inventory is actually decreasing as we head into late Spring and Summer.  This is normally a time when inventory should be increasing. There has been an overall drop in inventory of 8% from last month. In the beginning of May there were 841 homes listed for sale in Ann Arbor. In the beginning of June, there were 774 homes listed for sale. A contributing factor to the decrease in inventory is that many home owners owe more on their mortgage than … (0 comments)

washtenaw county real estate: Ann Arbor is Revitalizing South State Street Business Corridor - 06/01/10 03:42 AM
The State Street area has, for over 150 years, offered a rich array of goods, services and Ann Arbor real estate situated near the main campus of the University of Michigan. From the annual State Street Art Fair in July to a quick sandwich at Potbelly to the perfect condo to call "home," State Street provides virtually everything today's savvy urban dweller needs and wants.
Although the economy has taken a toll on businesses across the nation and in Ann Arbor, confidence is growing as the South State Street business corridor begins to revitalize. Pittsfield Township officials are actively and aggressively seeking … (0 comments)