Buying a Short Sale in Ann Arbor? If you are looking to be rewarded with a deal trading off with patience, then you're a good candidate for an Ann Arbor short sale purchase - there are 152 short sales available today.  Lst year 21 percent of our market was distressed homes. Consider:  You're very patient. Even after you come to agreement with the seller to buy a Washtenaw County short sale property, the seller's lender (or lenders, if there is more than one mortgage) has to approve the sale before you can close. When there is only one mortgage, short-sale experts say lender approval typically takes about two months. If there is more than one mortgage with different lenders, it can take months for the lenders to approve the sale.  Your financing is in order. Lenders like cash offers. But... 04/15/2011

Dexter Community Events, Activities and Information Take a look at what's happening in Dexter, Michigan during the month of April! Click here for your Dexter Real Estate Search_________________04/11/2011 VILLAGE OF DEXTER - VILLAGE COUNCIL Occurs the Second Monday of every 1 month starting 2/14/2011 until 1/14/2013 from 7:30 PM Senior Center7720 Dexter-Ann Arbor St.Dexter, MI 48130 Hours: 7:30 PM __________________________________________________________________________________________________________04/19/2011 VILLAGE OF DEXTER - TREE BOARD MEETING Occurs the Third Tuesday of every 1 month starting 3/15/2011 until 2/17/2015 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Village Offices8123 Main St.Dexter, MI 48130 Hours: 9:00 AM-10:00 AM_______________________________________________________________________... 04/08/2011

Luxury foreclosures in Ann Arbor can be a GREAT BUY! Currently there are 4 short sale luxury homes in the Ann Arbor area market ranging above $500k.  To check out all the luxury short sales in Washtenaw County, click here. Market Trends: 4/6/2011 -Ann Arbor Area Short Sales Market Snapshot Total Properties Listed: 151Month-Over-Month Change: -5.63%Average List Price: $124,595Month-Over-Month Change: +2.56%Median List Price: $99,900Month-Over-Month Change: -.1% Typical Property: Single-Family Home 3.16 Bedrooms2.01 Baths$124,595 Average List Price$72/SqFtAverage Price per SqFt. Average Price by Bedrooms: 1 Bedroom:   $68,0002 Bedrooms: $88,4423 Bedrooms: $102,7604 Bedrooms: $160,0605 Bedrooms: $236,283 Top 5 Most Viewed Properties  1214 Sherman 3 beds / 1.5 baths $125,000  6751 Wing St 5... 04/07/2011

When: Sunday, April 3rd from 4-5 pmWhere: Ann Arbor, Main Street between Washington and William It's already the 5th anniversary of the FestiFools parade held in the heart of downtown Ann Arbor. You can expect to see folks of all ages enjoying a whimsical parade of giant papier-mâché puppets and merry makers showing off their artistic talents. Started by Mark Tucker, a professor of art at the University of Michigan's Lloyd Hall Scholars Program, and one of his former LHSP students Shoshanan Hurand, the FestiFools Parade was a way to bring together non-art students and community members to create and showcase their art in a public way. A huge success in the past, FestiFools has gained the support of the city of Ann Arbor, the community, and the University of Michigan, who recently gave t... 03/31/2011

Read below to view February 2011 absorption reports for Ann Arbor areas: What is your Ann Arbor Area Home Worth?   Your Home Sold Guaranteed. More on Ann Arbor Real Estate Market Data. Do you know which area you live in and has your agent shared this with you? Search Homes on Your Mobile 03/17/2011

  If you own propertry in Michigan, you received a Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification letter recently from the city or township where your property is located. In this letter, it tells you your homes taxable value and assessed value for 2011 and for the past year 2010. Based on recent home sales in your neighborhood, you may not agree with the assessments on your home and the subsequent taxes. If you feel that your property assessment is too high, here is some important information that may help you protest them at your local board of review. The date for filing Property Tax Appeals is quickly approaching. Here a helpful dates to keep in mind: - October 1, 2009-September 30, 2010: Sales study period. Assessors use home sales from this time frame to calc... 03/08/2011

How would you like to have a CEO help you successfully blog?  You can with Israel Rothman's help get to the top of Google.  So today I was having trouble embedding video and creating a text widget and I picked up the phone and talked to him and he walked me through my operator error!  He has a webinar on Wednesday evenings for training.  I am enjoying this education for $179 one time fee!  Call me for details... 734-216-7845 or email me info@KathyToth.com.  He will get you on top of Google. So the resultant post was born on the Ann Arbor blog - below. Ann Arbor Million Dollar Home Owners Walk Away in Barton Hills Ann Arbor Short sales are the first line of defense to avoid a foreclosure for the lenders and for home owners. Barton Hills, an exclusive area of Ann Arbor homes, just had an ... 02/08/2011

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 available right now. Space is limited, so sign up here to reserve your spot now! For more information, give us a call at 734-761-3060 or info@bouma.com. Every one who attends will al... 02/06/2011

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 than anwers about their situation. Through our vast experience with handling distressed properties, we have created a website www.avoidannarborforeclosure.com to help give you some answers and make you aware of the possib... 02/02/2011

Weatherston Condominiums in Ann Arbor video showcases what it is like to live in Weatherstone.   For more photos, master deed, mapping and details on Ann Arbor's Weatherstone Condos, click here. For other Ann Arbor Condos and insder access, click here.  Find the best Ann Arbor homes or condos. Weatherstone Condos Ann Arbor 48108 www.KathyToth.com produced by Kathy Toth on WellcomeMat 01/26/2011

We are eager to share what Ann Arbor and Silverleaf subdivision has to offer as shown in this video. For more content, master deed, more photos, and specifics on this wonderful Silverleaf new construction Ann Arbor neighborhood and our resources, visit our blog on Silverleaf community. Silverleaf Village Sub Ann Arbor, MI www.KathyToth.com produced by Kathy Toth on WellcomeMat 01/26/2011

North Delhi Hills subdivision is located in Scio Township, Washtenaw County, Michigan 48130 off North Delhi Road between West Joy and West Huron Drive and has 54 lots. View Larger Map Located in Scio Township between Dexter and Ann Arbor, North Delhi Hills is within walking distance to Ann Arbor Country Club, which offers golf, swimming, tennis, and more. The North Delhi Hills community is situated near plenty of restaurants, shopping, and grocery stores as well as several metroparks and the Huron River.          Click below to view the Declaration of Building and Use Restrictions for North Delhi Hills: Building and Use Restrictions Children attend the award-winning Dexter Schools: click here to view a video on Dexter Schools. Scio Township is located just west of Ann Arbor and is surro... 01/26/2011

 All REALTORS are not equal. You know those people with the pretty smiles and perfect hair who tell you exactly what you want to hear? None of them work here with the Ann Arbor Real Estate Experts at Kathy Toth and Team.  Wanna meet a few of the people who always have their light bulbs on? The champions at Kathy Toth and Team are a little bit different.  Ann Arbor clients say so. They have a passion for their mission. They have skill and experience. They take enormous pride in their work. They actually care about your goals and they are most definitely committed to your real estate success in Washtenaw County for Ann Arbor Area Condos or Ann Arbor Area Subdivsions. Want statistics on the Ann Arbor Real Estate Market? Want to learn more about Ann Arbor Real Estate opportunities?  Want to... 01/23/2011

  Buying a short sale varies from lender to lender and expereince of listing agent on submitting clean package and reviewing approval letters comared to HUD Statements. I found the time line video comforting to see a plan laid out.  As a Certified Distressed Proeprty Expert, I am on hand to guide you to a sucessful closing. Take a look at my SHORT SALE BOOK. Is this similar to your experience? 01/22/2011

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Foreclosure / Bank-owned, Ann Arbor Area MI Real Estate: 221 Foreclosure / Bank-owned Listings » Imagine finding your perfect Foreclosure / Bank-owned home... Start searching now! Foreclosure / Bank-owned - New Listings NEW!: 1 Day Old $53,000 Ypsilanti, MI3 beds / 2 baths NEW!: 1 Day Old $104,900 Hamburg, MI3 beds / 1 baths NEW!: 1 Day Old $31,800 Ypsilanti, MI3 beds / 1 baths NEW!: 1 Day Old $19,900 Ypsilanti, MI3 beds / 2 baths NEW!: 1 Day Old $224,000 Ann Arbor, MI3 beds / 2 baths NEW!: 1 Day Old $113,850 Saline, MI4 beds / 2 baths NEW!: 2 Days Old $249,900 Pittsfield, MI5 beds / 3.5 baths NEW!: 2 Days Old $119,999 Superior, MI4 beds / 2.5 baths NEW!: 3 Days Old $69,000 Sumpter, MI2 beds / 1 baths NEW!: 3 Days Old $104,900 Ypsilanti, MI3 beds / 2.5 baths NEW!: 4 Days Old $242,900 Sc... 01/22/2011

Are you in the Market? Are you Out of the Market? What Does Your Agent Say? Watch the Video by Jay Papasan, author and VP of Keller Williams explain.  Pricing is key in the coming months in our Ann Arbor seasonal market. How about in your market.  Can you use this vidoe before you meet with the Sellers?  Will this help buyer understand sense of urgency for "in" market homes? Is is time to review pricing? Talk to a professional with a track record.  Here in Ann Arbor, we give you the Sellers Advantage.  We have the buyers repesentatives wanting to give you your buying ebook.  01/19/2011

The Bouma Group has done it again!  For the past nine years and counting, this Ann Arbor Real Estate team has sold more Washtenaw County and Ann Arbor homes than any other agent. In 2010, The Bouma Group saw an increase, over the previous year, of 6.75% with 187 homes and condos sold, plus an additional 37 rentals. Their total sales volume was an impressive $43.1 million in spite of the slowest real estate market to date and national economic uncertainty. The Bouma Group is a professional team of full service Realtors that focus on selling Washtenaw County homes and condos. Their team leader, Martin Bouma, has led the Bouma Group to become Keller Williams Realty’s #1 agent in the mid-west and in the top 20 of more than 85,000 agents worldwide. His cutting edge marketing, intense knowle... 01/19/2011

One of the best things about living in Ann Arbor is Restaurant Week, which runs from January 16-21 this year. Ann Arbor is home to a wide variety of fantastic restaurants and this is your chance to try out that new place you’ve been hearing about, or visit your old favorite spot and enjoy a delightful meal at a low fixed price. Lunches are $12, with many places offering 2 for $12, and are one to three course meals. Dinners are $25 for three course meals and most offer a choice of selections for each course. Regular menus are also still available if the fixed price special isn’t your game. Participants in this winter’s Restaurant Week are: Downtown Ann Arbor Restaurants Arbor Brewing Company The Arena Argiero’s Bandito’s California Style The Black Pearl The Blue Nile Blue Tractor Café Fe... 01/15/2011

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 price, qualifying prospective purchasers, knowing the proper inspections required, communicating with the banks and title companies, making sure you understand all paperwork, protecting your best inter... 01/12/2011