ann arbor: 2063 Whimbrel Ct. Pittsfield Township, MI 48197
- 10/23/07 08:45 AM
This fabulous home is located only minutes away from the new Toyota facility being built in York Township, Washtenaw County, MI. Custom designed and built by Gabrien Construction. I first began talking to the sellers back in late September, when they found me doing a Google Search. I sent them out my marketing materials to show them how the Missy Caulk TEAM, sells aproximately 50 homes a year and if that marketing plan would fit their needs. They were currently listed with a very good agent in Ann Arbor, MI and I told them so. I wanted them to know the only … (31 comments)
ann arbor: Ann Arbor, Michigan Aids in Reducing Green House Emissions
- 10/19/07 01:48 AM
After a three year study by Ann Arbor Mayor John Hieftje, on the energy saving use of LED lights, Ann Arbor announced that they would go forward with installing the LED Street lights. Not only does installing these LED lights save electricity but it also reduces the greenhouse gas emissions by 2,425 tons or in layman's terms it's like taking 400 cars off the road a year. The City of Ann Arbor's mission statement is: The City of Ann Arbor is committed to providing excellent municipal services that enhance the quality of life for all through the intelligent use of resources … (27 comments)
ann arbor: How will YOU Know when YOUR Market has Turned ?
- 10/13/07 05:25 AM
We read so many posts here on Activerain, about the market, the inventory, the lack of buyers, frustrated sellers, the economy, and the sub-prime mortgage industry, foreclosures, and the media. There is tons of finger pointing.........the buyers signing things they didn't understand, the lenders for selling mortgages to uncredit worthy people, the appraisers for appraising houses higher than they should have, Realtors pricing too high. We have seen and read it all. As a licensed Broker, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, we saw the market turn back in summer of 2001. Yes, I said summer of 2001, before 9-11. For example, I … (83 comments)
ann arbor: It's Friday, Are Your Listings Getting Shown ?
- 09/28/07 08:36 AM
I love it when Friday comes and most of my listings in Ann Arbor and Saline have a least one showing. This is a good weekend as I have at least one showing on some of my homes that have been moving rather slowly. In Michigan, we have a very seasonal market, last year our spring market didn't really start until April or May. (I was wondering if it ever would). Finally, it kicked in and the market was steady. Then August was slow, as parents were taking last minute vacations school was starting and all the transferees were closing and getting … (46 comments)
ann arbor: Ann Arbor Michigan- 1258 Waterways A Staged Home
- 09/18/07 11:33 AM
If you were a buyer which home would you buy? This past week, I had two of my homes staged in Ann Arbor, Mi. I have been commenting on some of the Stagers posts on Activerain that I am now going to make it mandatory that if my sellers move, they must have their home professionally staged. As a listing agent, it is my job to get the house SOLD. With inventory high, and the buyers few, a staged home shows much better. I created two Real Estate Shows for your review. 1258 Waterways in Waterways subdivision is a fabulous community with Ann Arbor … (45 comments)
ann arbor: President Bush to speak on Sub-Prime Lending and Adjustable Mortgages
- 08/31/07 12:06 AM
I heard a quick sound bite this morning, upon awakening. Today at 11:00 EST, President Bush will speak on mortgage issues and what can be done to stop the amount of foreclosure's occurring. On my station, it was specifically mentioned Michigan and Ohio,where the amount of foreclosure's are killing our markets. As many of us know, many adjustable rates are starting to come up for adjustments now and through 2008. The policy is set to have the Federal Government guarantee loans for those at least 90 days behind on their payments. I am going to tune in and just wanted to post this … (46 comments)
ann arbor: 1258 Waterways in Ann Arbor, MI 48108
- 08/24/07 12:57 PM
Today I listed this house in Saline, MI. The sellers had interviewed me last May and I didn't get the listing. Why ? Because I told them the truth. The house should be priced in the 470's. They chose a Realtor that listed it at 515,000. That was fine, they had only owned the home for 2 years and they were going to be losing 25,000 just on the list price with a full price offer and that is not going to happen in this market. They are a wonderful couple and I wished them the best of luck in the … (37 comments)
ann arbor: Ann Arbor RE/MAX, New Office, New Manager
- 08/21/07 11:16 PM
Last week, we had a Grand Opening of our new office in Ann Arbor, Mi., RE/MAX Platinum - Ann Arbor. It was a celebration and a welcome reception to our new Manager, Gregg Koepp. We actually moved a few months ago but it took awhile to get all the decorating and the furnishing finished. We invited all the agents in our board, 1200 of them, our Board Staff and all the affiliates in our board. Affliates are members of the Ann Arbor Board but are title company people, lenders, stagers, inspectors. The turn out was amazing. I kept thinking about how … (15 comments)
ann arbor: Washtenaw Dairy- Ann Arbor Michigan " The Real Scoop"
- 08/19/07 09:05 AM
Washtenaw Dairy in Ann Arbor, MI is with out a doubt THE best place to get ice-cream. Started in 1934, it is a legend in Ann Arbor, MI. It is owned by two partners Jim Smith and Doug Raba, and many of the employees have been there for 30-40 years. Jim, one of the owners born in 1952, can remember his dad making the ice-cream and milk. Horses use to bring the milk to the dairy in 10 gallon cans and it was homozenized on the spot. In 1976, the volume was too demanding so they sold or "farmed" out … (39 comments)
ann arbor: Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County July 2007 Market Reports
- 08/14/07 10:00 AM
Find Current Market Reports for Ann Arbor Wow, for 2 straight months now, the amount of homes listed in Washtenaw County, including Ann Arbor, MI has declined. That is great news. The Pfizer homes that are listed are selling first. Why? As I have posted for months now, they had the benefit of a "loss on sale" clause. So those sellers could price their homes the lowest in the subdivision and those homes are selling the fastest. Case in point, I closed on a home purchased my Pfizer employees for 512,000 in Sept 2006, and my buyers were able to get … (30 comments)
ann arbor: Buying a House Is Like Falling In Love.
- 08/02/07 05:02 AM
It has been said that people don't want to be SOLD, they want to buy. Years ago when I first started my career in Real Estate, I was interviewing different companies around Ann Arbor, and Saline, Mi. I was looking for the "right fit" for me. That meant "no cold calling", "no knocking on doors". Shortly after, when I started working with buyers, I discovered that wonderful little secret. My little secret that has made my life fun (most of the time) is that my job was to just introduce people to the homes that matched their criteria and they would either … (120 comments)
ann arbor: Ann Arbor 2nd Quarter Inventory and Sales Reports
- 07/27/07 10:12 AM
Ann Arbor Michigan, is still experiencing a buyers market. There are some great opportunities for first time home buyers. Several years back, it was impossible to purchase a home in Ann Arbor for under 200,000. If one came on the market..........it had multiple offers. Now if you are a buyer you have 30 or more to choose from. This market data, is taken from the Ann Arbor Board of Realtors MLS data and is put together according to the 9 areas in Ann Arbor. If you picture a wheel with spokes in the wheel you will see how it all comes together … (8 comments)
ann arbor: Ann Arbor Michigan and Washtenaw County June Market Data
- 07/19/07 09:49 AM
Ann Arbor and all of Washtenaw County continues to feel the effects of the Pfizer move to Conn. These homes are so undervalued that buyers are snapping them up quickly. For instance, I have a transaction closing in August that the sellers paid 525,000 for last year and we are closing at 425,000. That is a great opportunity for my buyers and many other home buyers in Washtenaw County. The effects of this will take years to overcome and eventually these will be sold and off the market. Then sellers in those neighborhoods will be looking at appraisals coming in low and most … (17 comments)
ann arbor: Ann Arbor ART FAIRS, July 18-21st
- 07/13/07 04:13 AM
The Ann Arbor Art Fairs are almost here, July 18-21, all over the downtown and E. and S. Universities area. Please note that this is in reality 4 ART fairs, all held at the same time each year and Ann Arbor pulls in over 500,000 visitors each year. The Four Art Fairs are: Ann Arbor Street Art Fair Ann Arbor State Street Art Fair Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair South University Art Fair Do most visitors know that this is really 4 Art Fairs ? NO Do they care? NO All everyone cares about is the art fair is the one of the biggest … (25 comments)
ann arbor: 9651 Lakeside in Ypsilanti Township Michigan
- 07/09/07 12:20 PM
This condo is located in the Pointe at Island Lake. It is a 2 bedroom and 2 bath condo with many upgrades. The last of the floor plans being built. This seller has hardly lived here so it still has that new smell. Huge master bedroom closet. It could actually be a nursery. There is a flex room that is currently being used as a formal dining room but could easily be used as a office. Hardwood floors in the kitchen and formal dining room. Lots of bright open space. It is a end unit so has more windows and extra parking. The seller … (15 comments)
ann arbor: The Best Place to Work by Forbes Magazine
- 07/09/07 12:45 AM
Dog at work with colored dog biscuitsStarbucks coffee barThree free meals a dayA gymMassage roomA place to nurse babiesMixing Work and PlayWhere else but Google ? According to Forbes Magazine, Google is Named the Best Place to Work in 2007. Google is located at the McKinley Town Center on the corner of S. Division in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The offices of Google in Ann Arbor are awesome. According to CNN Magazine one application is received every 25 seconds. Over the next 5 years, they will add over 1000 employees to the Ann Arbor location. It is attracting employees from all over the … (49 comments)
ann arbor: Would You Show Houses to Someone Under Contract for Another House ?
- 07/04/07 10:15 PM
One of my Buyer Agents, has been working with a family for a couple of weeks that is trying to decide if they want to relocate to Ann Arbor, MI. They were referrred to us and we knew up front that they might decide to stay in their current location and Mr. Buyer continue to communte 3 hours each day. Ann Arbor is an expensive place to live. You get less house for the money than in most area's in Michigan. After 2 weeks of looking at every house that met their criteria, they found a house in the town they live … (72 comments)
ann arbor: Following Up Leads With Guarantees
- 07/02/07 02:45 PM
Here are some of the Guarantees that the Missy Caulk TEAM, in Ann Arbor, MI gives to leads that visit and register at one of our web-sites. Search All Listings In Ann Arbor Buy Ann Arbor Real Estate Missy Caulk TEAM Saline-Houses For Sale WE Guarantee You a Quick Response By Email When You Use One Of our Web Sites to Search For Homes. We answer every email, personally and ASAP. We will call you to see how we can further help you, if you leave us your phone number. We will not distribute your email address to others, unless you request this. We will not set up any type … (188 comments)
Why do we do this ? Well, I usually don't but I find myself in the middle of 4 Relocation Companies paper work. I currently have 3 offers bouncing back and forth between 4 Big Relocation Companies, Serva, Weichart, Prudential and Relocation Properties Management LLC. My client moving to the Ann Arbor Area from Ohio, found a house they wanted on Tuesday of last week. But, the relocation company had not got their 65 pages of documents over to the listing agent and the sellers were out of town. The sellers had not charged their cell phone so the listing agent could not reach them to … (25 comments)
This fabulous home is located only minutes away from the new Toyota facility being built in York Township, Washtenaw County, MI. Custom designed and built by Gabrien Construction. I first began talking to the sellers back in late September, when they found me doing a Google Search. I sent them out my marketing materials to show them how the Missy Caulk TEAM, sells aproximately 50 homes a year and if that marketing plan would fit their needs. They were currently listed with a very good agent in Ann Arbor, MI and I told them so. I wanted them to know the only … (31 comments)
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