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Michigan Property Transfer Tax
2008-04-07 10:38:12
  Attorney General Mike Cox issued an important opinion this week clarifying the proper application of an obscure exemption contained in the Michigan Transfer Tax Act. The opinion, arising out... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]


Washtenaw County 1st Quarter Market Reports
2008-04-08 16:12:13
Let’s see if I dig really hard I can find some good news! Ok, the amount of homes and condos being listed is down, 42%. That is good news and mostly attributed to Pfizer homes for the most... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Ann Arbor named One of Best Places to Retire by Smithsonian
2008-04-10 07:50:24
The Smithsonian has taken on the task of finding the best places to retire. Ann Arbor was named in the guide to Cultured Retirement. Initially naming 15 cities throughout the United States, I was... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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U of M “Maize vs Blue” Game April 12, 2008
2008-04-12 20:47:11
Today was the much anticipated Spring game where the University of Michigan Wolverines gave us a glimpse of the new “spread offense”. There was a lot of excitement in the air to see new... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Business Enterprise Awards from Saline Chamber of Commerce
2008-04-12 15:51:31
Every year the Saline Chamber of Commerce honors three citizens at their Business Enterprise Award Reception. This year the awards go to Betsy Marl for the Citizen of The Year. Besty was born and... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Foreclosures and Scam Artists in Ann Arbor
2008-04-17 09:28:35
Lately, it has been all over the news about the amount of foreclosure’s throughout the United State’s. According to reports,foreclosed homes are up 57%. That figure is staggering. Keep in... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Paul Bunton, Chief of Police in Saline, MI
2008-04-20 09:29:17
Paul Bunton is the Chief of Police in Saline, Mi. He became Chief of Police when he arrived in Saline from the Ann Arbor Police Department. I have known Paul and been involved with him through the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]


Tax Benefit for Owners of 2 Homes in Washtenaw County
2008-04-23 12:58:06
As a follow up to last week’s e-news alert regarding the Passage of Public Act 96 (see article) which enables home sellers to retain 2 principal resident exemptions for property still on... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Cheap Gas? or not? throughout Washtenaw County
2008-04-26 11:19:12
If you are a Realtor like myself, or in any profession, you are aware that gas prices are over the top of the roof. I mean really ? Where is the outrage ? Here is a link to find the lowest price gas... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Are Homes Selling in the Ann Arbor Area ?
2008-04-25 07:42:11
Well, the Spring market is FINALLY here in the Ann Arbor Area market. It has been a while since we have had this flurry of activity in Ann Arbor, Saline, Dexter, Chelsea, Ypsilanti. This past week,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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My thoughts on Ann Arbor and Saline homes that sold in April 2008
2008-05-01 08:45:58
Today, is the first day of May, the weather is still chilly and the market is also chilly. Last year from April 1st 2007 to April 30th, 2007, we had closed on 148 homes. This April from April 1st to... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Stagging a Home in Ann Arbor helps it sell
2008-05-02 18:28:37
One of the things I have been doing in the current market is having all my sellers who need to move before their home sells is to have it Stagged. It has been said that people buy with emotion and... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]


Can we use the Wind as a Renewable Source of energy in Michigan?
2008-05-13 13:34:38
On May 20, at 7:00 pm at the Pittsfield Township Administration Building, Saline Sustainability Circle will feature a presentation on wind turbines by John Sarver of the Michigan Energy Office. Mr.... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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1288 Hull in Ypsilanti, MI
2008-05-15 10:00:20
What a great opportunity to own this home. The house has been totally remodeled with new kitchen, new baths, new roof, new gables, new doors, new windows ( low E ), hardwood floors refinished, crown... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]


Doing a “short sale” in Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County
2008-05-14 07:16:35
Every day, I am seeing more and more homes listed in the MLS with the remarks, “subject to a short sale” or “subject to third party approval.” Some neighborhoods are loaded... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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“Affordable Housing” in Ann Arbor
2008-05-17 09:50:34
In 1979, my husband and I bought our first home in Auburn, Alabama. It was a brand new home with 1300. S. F. for 39,000. We went FHA, and my parents, and grandparents helped us with the down-payment... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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2554 Traver Blvd in Ann Arbor
2008-05-20 17:56:14
This condo rocks…. it is clean and neat and sparkles. The nicest thing about it is the views. Oh my, hard to find such beautiful views and peaceful setting in Ann Arbor. It is located at 2554... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]


What is a meme ?
2008-06-01 10:42:16
Matthew Rathburn tagged me last week to do a meme. A meme is an internet game similar to a chain letter except you post on line, and then tag 8 of your friends to answer the same questions. And on... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]


10 Easy Steps to sell your home in Ann Arbor
2008-06-08 18:16:53
Everyone wants to know what they need to do to get their home sold in Ann Arbor in a buyers market. Homes  that are selling have done the 10 steps listed below. You have a part and the Realtor has a... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]


Washtenaw County Market Data for May 2008
2008-06-09 21:15:17
Begin You Home Search Here *** Click on the graph to see the entire graph*** Share This [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Buyers and Sellers in Ann Arbor
2008-06-18 19:45:05
We are seeing this? Condo’s that don’t qualify for financing FHA? Either they don’t have enough units finished or there are too many renters in there. If they are not on the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Determining if you should buy or rent in Ann Arbor
2008-07-08 16:33:09
Should you buy or rent if you are moving to Ann Arbor or the surrounding areas in Washtenaw County ? We get asked that question frequently. The answer is “it depends on your individual... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]


Stonebridge Community in Ann Arbor and Saline, MI
2008-07-03 08:30:30
Stonebridge in located on the South side of Ann Arbor and is divided into two school districts, Ann Arbor Public Schools and Saline Area Schools. It is a Planned Urban Development (PUD) with over 650... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]


4 Days and Counting…Ann Arbor Art Fairs 2008
2008-07-11 15:08:40
The Ann Arbor Art Fairs are set to begin on Wednesday, July 16th and run through Saturday, July19th.  Did you notice the S at the end of fairs? That is because it is actually 4 Art Fairs and they all... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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June Market Report for Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County
2008-07-10 19:24:24
I get my data from Big House Data, a company in Ann Arbor, that compiles all their data from the Ann Arbor Board of Realtors. It varies somewhat from what the actual Ann Arbor Board of Realtors puts... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Open House, Sunday July 13th 2-4
2008-07-09 19:15:41
OPEN HOUSE, SUNDAY, JULY 13TH 2-4, 1288 Hull Ypsilanti, Mi 48197 Location: Shady Knolls OPEN HOUSE,SUNDAY, JULY 12TH FROM 2-4. ABSOLUTELY PERFECT HOME, CROWN MOLDINGS, NEW KITCHEN, BATH, ROOF,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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