ann arbor: Dhu Varren Ann Arbor "We Want New Carpet" - 09/18/08 11:02 AM
Broker Bryant wrote on a final walk through that has inspired this post.
I have sold five homes in Dhu Varren over the years.  This situation occurred at the closings of one of those homes.
AT THE CLOSING TABLE, the Buyer Agent, "there is a HUGE spot on the carpet and we want new carpet."
"Well, I'm sorry but, my sellers have moved out of country and you should have let me know last night after your walk-through. However, as my clients have moved out of country, I will pay to have it cleaned."
No, they wanted new carpet. It was huge.
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ann arbor: Washtenaw Condo Market Reports for August 2008 - 09/09/08 03:10 PM
Need to sell a condo in Ann Arbor or Washtenaw County?
Make absolutley sure it is priced right. The condo's priced right are selling. I sold one last month in 2 weeks, it was in excellent condition and the sellers listened to my advice on pricing.
August 2008 saw a total of $9.5 Million in closed condo transactions. There were 56 closings in August 2008, which is down 28% from August 2007.
The number of new condo listings is down 18.5% and year to date the listings for condo's is down 33%. Slowly but surely the inventory is getting absorbed.
The … (1 comments)

ann arbor: Washtenaw County August Market Data - 09/09/08 02:53 PM
Do you ever feel as a listing agent you are always giving sellers, "bad news"?
I know as an Ann Arbor agent it is discouraging to have to tell sellers that their home is not going to sell at what they had hoped for. Honestly in Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County, most of our sellers are realistic, yet when the CMA is done it is still disappointing for them to hear it.
The homes that are priced right and in remarkable condition are selling. Foreclosure's are also selling because in most cases they are 20% below the others listed in … (2 comments)

ann arbor: 1535 Patricia, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104... "A Sneak Peak" - 09/08/08 09:15 AM
1535 Patricia is located in Hollywood Park subdivision in Ann Arbor. The Elementary School is Abbott and the backyard connects to the huge playground. No worries, the playground equipment is far enough way and there is a hedge behind the house.
The house is a tri-level with three bedrooms up, kitchen, livingroom, nook and powder room on the first floor with a full finished basement. A total of 1550 square feet.
This home will go in the MLS tomorrow, as the owner was having the ugly paneling in the basement removed and dry wall added.
It has an updated kitchen … (15 comments)

ann arbor: Zattoo - 08/26/08 12:22 AM
One more social network?
NO, Zattoo is a streaming video service that is coming to Ann Arbor where it will have its research and development headquarters.
Zatto describes themselves as "Real TV on your PC."
Currently they have a subscription base of over 3 million viewers in Europe and they are expected to roll out there service here in the United States by early 2009.
 They also have over 189 channels where it is located.  You can now download the program onto your computer and watch TV from anywhere where they are located. Soon it will be up and running in … (17 comments)

ann arbor: Michigan Homeowners Principal Residence Exemption - 08/19/08 10:52 PM

Michigan homeowners need to be aware of the new law that went in to effect for homeowners who have moved and have not been able to sell their home in Michigan. It is an extension of the Homeowners Primary Residence Exemption.
 
The law is called PA 96 of 2008, and it is a huge tax break for people in Michigan that expands the Principal Residence Exemption on unsold homes. If you live in Michigan, and own a home you are allowed to claim one house for a primary home exemption.
 
Now the legislature has allowed you keep two … (13 comments)

ann arbor: "The Blimp" in Ann Arbor and Saline - 08/15/08 01:59 AM
If you live in Ann Arbor or Saline or anywhere in Washtenaw County for that matter, you have probably seen the Goodyear Blimp flying over. It is actually called a "Ship".
It parks (is that the right word?) at the Ann Arbor airport. This week it has been here for the NASCAR race this weekend at MIS Speedway in the Irish Hills area.
Ann Arbor residents are use to seeing the Blimp, it has been coming here as long as I can remember. When our kids were small we always took them to see it, and they would get so excited. … (14 comments)

ann arbor: 2nd Quarter Condo Reports for Ann Arbor and all Washtenaw County - 08/05/08 09:44 AM
There is a huge difference in the condo market in Ann Arbor vs the condo market in Ypsilanti, Mi. Condos in Ann Arbor have a 8.6 months of inventory, where as in Ypsilanti the inventory in condos is 28.2 months.
In Ypsilanti there were only two price points that saw any sales in Ypsilanti in the 2nd quarter, the price point between 100K to 199K and under 99,999.
Overall, the City of Ann Arbor has 8.6 months of condos. Over 500,000 is the weakest with 43.5 months of inventory.
There is over 25.1 months of inventory in condos throughout Washtenaw County. … (3 comments)

ann arbor: 2nd Quarter Residential Reports for Ann Arbor and all Washtenaw County - 08/05/08 12:41 AM
The second quarter data had both surprises and not some surprises. When you are out selling and working with buyers on a day to day basis, Realtors just instinctively know what is happening.
If a buyer wants a home in a certain neighborhood and a certain price point then the hunt is on. My last two listings both had offers within 2 weeks, a home in Saline and a condo in Ann Arbor.
Both of the sellers were aggressive in their pricing and both homes were in tip top shape.
In Ann Arbor there is currently a 6 month supply of … (6 comments)

ann arbor: Argieros Italian Restaurant in Ann Arbor - 08/04/08 04:29 AM
Argieros Restaurant is located in the Kerry Town area of Ann Arbor, Mi. It is the only Italian Restaurant still owned and operated by a true Italian family.
Argieros has been in Ann Arbor since 1977, and is family owned and operated. We love to go there, it is a relaxed atmosphere and the food is yummy. In the summer months there is a gated patio so you can enjoy being outside.
My favorite dish is the lasagna and there is no comparison between Argieros and Olive Garden for Italian food.
We met some friends there a few weeks ago that … (2 comments)

ann arbor: Ann Arbor Libraries are using Sustainable Design and Materials - 08/03/08 01:45 PM
 "A Mind is a Terrible thing to waste"
The Ann Arbor Library is located at 343 S. 5th Street in Ann Arbor. We also have 4 branch libraries, Mallets Creek, Traverwood, West Branch, and Pittsfield.
All the branches serve anyone living within the Ann Arbor School District and others can join for a fee.
 
 
 
Mallets Creek Branch was opened in 2004, and was awarded the 2005 American Architects Award for Sustainable Design. It features solar heating, a vegetated green roof, natural lighting, captured and filtered storm water. Most of the materials used are from renewable resources. To read … (7 comments)

ann arbor: Ann Arbor Named # 1 for Retirement and Healthy Living - 07/29/08 11:30 PM
Ann Arbor was just named the Number 1 City to retire in for healthy living.  Everyone wants to be healthy and everyone will eventually retire. Sounds good to me !
AARP worked with Bert Sperlings Best Places, they looked at hundreds of cities throughout the United States for the 20 measures of vitality. They looked at both the physical aspects of the communities like air and water but also at the health and habits of those who lived there.
Just a few of the 30 criteria, they looked at were: Life expectancy, Healthy eating score (how many fruits, vegetables, and whole … (21 comments)

ann arbor: 10 Easy Steps to Get Your Home SOLD in Ann Arbor (LOCALISM FEATURED) - 07/28/08 08:58 PM
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 part. Together you can make it happen.
10 Easy Steps to Sell Your Home in Ann Arbor
1) Hire a technology Realtor
2) Curb Appeal
Make sure the first impression is a good one. Paint the front door, trim the hedges, plant some flowers. Simple really.
3) Hire the Realtor that tells you the truth
4) Price it right from the beginning.
Don't reduce the price and … (57 comments)

ann arbor: Declaring the Value of What you are Worth? - 07/18/08 12:45 PM
All Realtors are not the same. We all know that, we all do things differently. For instance, I have found it is better to under promise and over produce. If I say, I will return all calls in an hour, then I try to return them right away.
When I meet with my sellers for the first time face to face, they have already been sent my marketing materials and a package of information electronically for their review. They in return have sent back to me, the Pre-Listing Questionairre, so that I know where they are in the mortgage obligations, their … (71 comments)

ann arbor: CNN Money Magazine Ann Arbor is Number 27 in Top 100 cities to live in - 07/14/08 11:34 PM
Ann Arbor, Michigan was just named number 27 in CNN's Money magazine of best small cities to live in.
Here is a snapshot of the information on Ann Arbor.
I thought it was pretty interesting that the photo they used was of the Ann Arbor Farmers Market, since I had just written a localism post on the Farmers Market.
Excellent schools, affordable housing, restaurants, jobs were some of the criteria used to determine the winners.
Since I have been blogging on Activerain, I have met many of you through your writing and as a looked through all the cities I … (20 comments)

ann arbor: Should you Buy or Rent in Ann Arbor, Michigan - 07/13/08 11:44 AM
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 circumstance".
One of the first things to ask yourself is, How long will you be living in Ann Arbor?
In the past it definately made more sense to buy, but now it really depends. If you are a Medical Resident and will only be here 3-4 years, then perhaps renting is the best option. Do you have a dog, that needs space to run? All of those … (11 comments)

ann arbor: Ann Arbor Keller Williams Announcement - 07/07/08 02:12 AM
Last week we received an email from our Team Leader, Chet Hill at Keller Williams Ann Arbor. He wanted us to attend the weekly office meeting. Now I'm not much on meetings unless I know what they are going to say. However, Chet said he had a Big Announcement to make.
So I went and took my little FlipVideo Camera, which has become my new best friend.
Basically, in a bad market (according to the media) Keller Williams had its best month in history. Now I don't agree with the media that it is a bad market. it is a different … (25 comments)

ann arbor: Celebrating the 4th of July in Ann Arbor, Mi - 07/04/08 05:30 AM
Most of us celebrate the 4th of July in America. We gather together with family and friends, shoot of some fire-works, grill out and have a wonderful time. July 4th, 1776 is the day our forefathers signed the Declaration of Independence. It is more than a piece of paper. It set forth our ideals and principals that have guided us well into this century. With two of my sons in the Navy, it means so much more to me this year. They are serving our country to carry on the ideals and principals that make our country great. Wishing you a … (27 comments)

ann arbor: 5849 Villa France Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103 - 06/30/08 03:08 AM
5849 Villa France is located in Country French Estates. It is on the Westside of Ann Arbor and is a rare four bedroom home. The home has been recently staged to give you a warm feel for the home.
Only a minute to I-94, close to shopping, groceries, coffee shops.
There are 8 homes currently available in Country French Estates and this is the only 4 bedroom one.
Elementary School is Lakewood
Middle School is Forsythe
High School is Pioneer or the new Skyline High School, opening next year for grade 9.


Country French Estates 5849 Villa France, Ann … (10 comments)

ann arbor: Ann Arbor, Local Yokel - 06/28/08 03:47 AM
 So you want to move to Ann Arbor?
Did you know Ann Arbor is "25 miles surrounded by reality?"
Didn't think so, you have to live here a little while to know that little tid-bit.  You will find out soon enough when you live here.
Ann Arbor the only place in the United States with the name Ann Arbor. If you Google Ann Arbor, it knows what you are looking for. Pretty cool, huh?

 
Speaking of Google.... Google opened their ad words division in Ann Arbor last year.
This is also where they are digitalizing the library of all … (26 comments)

 
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