Monday the South Town Market opened at 211 S. Main St in Milford, Michigan and its opening is significant for several reasons. First, it is a new business in what is referred to as "South Milford" the business district that is south of the Huron River. Ironically this are was the original business district for the Village of Milford, before the district shifted primarily to the north side of the river sometime in the mid 1800s. In the second place it opened in the building that used to house the old Colonial Motors, which was a Milford institution for many many years; but, which failed in the recent recession, leaving a big empty space in South Milford. Third, it is the entrepreneurial brainchild of Lisa Detkowski and her husband and houses a bunch of independent small merchants, giv... 03/27/2012

It's feels like the market is comng back in the Milford, Michigan market area and there are statstics to prove that. When I recently went to the Altos Research site to look at the charts that they create for the markets that they track, I got the following chart for median home sale values and inventory for Milford Township and Village combined - It's pretty easy to see that there is good news and bad news in this chart and that perhaps one is actually causing the other. The bad news is that inventory has fallen off a cliff. People just aren't listing right now, mainly because so many are so far underwater on their mortgages. As a result, there's good news - median home prices for homes that have sold are soaring. It's a classic supply and demand situation. The demand for homes in the M... 12/14/2011

There are currently 4 Milford foreclosures (Milford, Michigan). These homes have been on the market for approximately 63 days. Photo Price AddressCity BedBathStyleSq.Ft. ExteriorBasementGarage SizeLot Size/Acres Year BuiltSummer TaxWinter TaxSchool Dist. $1,800 961 GENEAIRE WAY MILFORD TWP 32RANCH1,648 BRICK, ALUMINUMPART FIN , WALKOUT2 CARIRREGULAR/5 19726,2711,463HURON VALLEY $55,900 317 HIGHLAND AVE MILFORD VLG 31BUNGALOW928 VINYLNO GARAGE132/0 19501,923329HURON VALLEY $76,900 634 SWEETBRIAR MILFORD VLG 22.1RANCH1,390 WOOD2 CAR68X55X111X109/0.15 19571,647488HURON VALLEY $279,900 673 OLIVIA DR MILFORD TWP 42.1COLONIAL2,505 BRICK, VINYLFINISHED, WALKOUT3 CARIRREG/0 200313,6062,999HURON VALLEY If you are interested in seeing any Milford foreclosures or Milford homes for sale, please giv... 10/31/2011

  This past weekend was sort of a last Hurrah for Summer in Milford, Michigan. We had something for everybody going on over the weekend.   On Saturday and Sunday the 2011 Milford Home Tour provided access to five of our Village homes (four of them historic homes), plus visits to the Milford Historical Museum and the Log Cabin was open next to the fire station, with a display of how the original settlers lived in Milford. The Pettibone Creek Powerhouse was also open for tours visits both days and the Friends of  Oak Grove Cemetery provided a cell phone based walking tour of the homes of some of Milford’s Civil war heroes, all of whom are buried in Oak Grove Cemetery.   Saturday evening the Milford Downtown Development Authority (DDA) held a reception in Center Street Park to launch the i... 09/19/2011

Just a reminder that the Milford Home Tour, presented by the Milford Historical Society, is this weekend.  Presale tickets are on sale at the museum and at Acorn Farm, Main Street Art and Your Nesting Place.  Ticket prices are $15.00 for adults and $13.00 for Seniors.  This year we have 5 beautiful decorated homes most of them are within walking distance.   The Log Cabin will be open both days to give everyone a glimpse of what life was like in the early 1830's.  There will be a lot of children's activities on both days and the log cabin is a free site.  The Milford Car Show and a vintage tractor show will take place on Sunday.  The Car SHow takes up all of Main Street from Commerce to GM Road and the location of the tractor show is in the parking lot of the Huron Valley State Bank on S... 09/13/2011

In addition to being a Realtor in Milford, Michigan, I'm also the President of the Milford Historical Society (MHS). The MHS was founded in 1974 by a group of local Milford residents who wanted to preserve the history of our little Village. The main mission of the MHS is running the Milford Historical Museum at 124 E. Commerce St in Downtown Milford. We also run a  very nice web site - www.milfordhistory.org. The MHS runs several events each year, including the Independence Day Parade, which is always a favorite with area residents. Some of our event are aimed at fund raising to support our mission. The Annual Milford Home Tour is the primary fund raiser each year. It occurs on the third weekend in September each year - this year September 17 & 18. The Home Tour features local homes, mo... 09/08/2011

Do you know the average cost per Sq Ft is of a home so far this year in the Milford, Michigan market? What's the average SEV multiplier for homes that have sold in the Milford Michigan market? How does that compare to Highland, MIchigan or Commerce, Michigan or Brighton, MIchigan? What percentage of sales so far in March in the Milford Michigan market have been distressed sales - foreclosures or short sales? What percentage of asking price are sellers getting, on average, for sales so far in 2011 in the Milford, Michigan market? Are homes less expensive in MIlford or Brighton, Michigan, in terms of cost per Sq Ft? The answers to these and many other questions that you might have about the local marekt can be found at http://tinyurl.com/dx2nq5 Be in the know, not in the dark! 03/27/2011

The market in Milford, Michigan continues to track downward, at lease as far as median sold home value are concerned. The inventory on the market bounched up at the beginning of the new year. but has again started down - perhaps an indication of dashed hopes of would-be sellers. So far in 2011 the average price per square foot for sold homes in the Milford market remains well below $100 at $82/Sq Ft, with the median value even lower. The SEV multiplier is currently averaging 1.5454, which means that homes are selling at about 77% of their assessed values. On average sellers are accepting offers that are 95% (the median is 93%)of the asking price at tht time of the sale. I don't track how many times the the property has had price reductions before it sells, but my observation is that hom... 03/18/2011

The best way to get an answer to that question is to go to the one place where you can find the data and charts and other information about the local Milford Michigan market - the www.themilfordteam.com web site. If you go to the Real Estate Statistics Page there is a whole slew of choices for charts and data and reports for Milford and the surrounding area. On the Charts Page you'll get a view of a couple of important statistics - the median sold prices in the market and the inventory level, as well as the Average Days on Market statistic. The charts on that page are updated in real time when you access them, so you'll see the latest data on the markets that I chart. Further down the page is what I call the Market Velocity Report. It's really the County Market Reports from the local Mu... 03/06/2011

The real estate market in Milford, MI for June 2010 has remained pretty active. The average days on the market is relative to the condition and correct pricing of the seller's home. Homes for sale in Milford, MI (June 2010)* · There were 129 homes remaining available for purchase in Milford Homes sold in Milford, MI (June 2010)* · 41 homeowners accepted offers on their homes (pending sales) · 19 homes sold · The average sales price of a home in Milford, MI was $220,284 (Highest: $590,000/Lowest: $58,900)· It took an average of 131 days for a home to sell in Milford, MI   If you are interested in selling your home in Milford, MI or in southeast Oakland County, Deborah Johnson offers a free no-obligation home market consultation. For more information: http://www.visitdeborah.com/ *Inform... 07/12/2010

You don't have much time when buying a foreclosure so here are some Metro Detroit foreclosure tips.  When you are buying a foreclosure you will be signing bank addendums.  You have to sign them or you don't buy the house.  You can't change anything in the addendums. In those addendums the bank usually puts in a "PER DIEM" FEE  for not closing on time.  If the seller is not at fault for the home not closing then you the buyer will be required to pay a "per diem fee" for each day it does not close.  It doesn't matter if it was your bank that caused the delay.  The fee ranges from $50 - $150 a day depending on the bank.  If an extension for the closing is required the bank has to approve it. So here are my two stories on how your loan closing can be held up You don't have much time - North... 04/10/2010

 If you are looking for a beautiful custom built home on over 3 acres then look no further than 1500 Balsam Way Milford Michigan.  Built in 2006 with over 5723 square feet on the upper levels and an additional 3923 square feet in the finished walkout.                              View Virtual Tour The home is West of Milford Rd and North of Maple Rd.  The school system is Huron Valley Schools,                                                                               The home has 5 bedrooms and 6 1/2 bathrooms.  The first floor master bedroom measures 25x16 with an absolutely gorgeous master bathroom.  The large walk in closets / dressing rooms that will make any lady happy.                                  THIS CUSTOM BUILT HOME IS LUXURY AT IT'S FINEST.  THE CIRCULAR DRIVEWAY WITH ... 03/29/2010

A great house in the Village of Milford now is a great deal, too. We reduced the priced of 518 Atlantic St today from $145,000 down to $137,000. That's a great price on this 3 bedroom bungalow in the Village. Built in 1925 in the Craftsman style, this home is ranch style, with a basement, and has all of the woodwork and hardwood flooring charm that you would expect. In addition the current owners have completely updated the kitchen and the bath. The master bedroom is very large for a historic home and easily accomodates a king-sized bed.  Built on an extra deep lot, this 1,232 Sq Ft charmer also has a two-car detached garage that has a covered walkway to the house, plus there's a shed out back for yard tools and the mower. Schedule your appointment soon because this home isn't going to ... 03/11/2010

I'm holding this great Milford Bungalow at 518 Atlantic open this weekend on Sunday, March 3, 2010, from 1 - 4 PM Come take a look at this move-in-ready 3 bedroom, 1 bath house that is just a few blocks from downtown Milford. Walk downtowen to watch teh parades and go to the festivals and other events. Built in 1925, this home has all of the great Craftsman style woodwork and hardwood floors that you would expect. The kitchen has been completely updated with new cabinets and tops. The bath was updated, too. There's a two car garage out back and a shed for yard tools. The back yard is huge and it's fenced. I'll have fresh cookies. 03/03/2010

Join me Sunday, February 21, between 1 PM and 4 PM at the first open house for the great little bungalow at 518 Atlantic St in Milford, Michigan. You can walk to downtown Milford from this 1232 Sqw Ft bungalow that was built in 1925 and has allof the Craftsman style woodwork and hardwood floors that you would expect. What you wouldn't necessarily expect is the totally remodeled kitchen and the remodeled bathroom - very nice. And then there's the master bedroom, whcih is a later addition to the house and has the room to accomodate a king-sized bed (rare for these old homes).  Watch this virtual tour to get a feel for the place and then come out and see it in person - http://www.visualtour.com/shownp.asp?T=2098198 I'l have fresh cookies for everyone. You'll love this little Milford jewel... 02/20/2010

  Many homeowners seem to be very frustrated with the Michigan Property Taxes for various reasons and  are saying that "all Real Estate property values have decreased and that their property taxes should do the same"!   I am here to tell you that "They Are"!  Now, I know you must think I am crazy but let me explain how I can say this. The item that I find most common is that many just do not understanding the calculation process.  Every February, a very important Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification is mailed out to every property owner for their review.  Please review this notice and if you have any questions or concerns, now is the time to contact your local municipality because this can only be contested once per year and is usually in March. Upon rece... 02/06/2010

  The beautiful historic stone building, formerly St. Mary's Church located at 219 Commerce Rd. in Milford MI within the village's office district and abutting residential areas had a new plan for its future.  All was looking bright for this historic building and its new owner as it was on its way to becoming Milford's newest "Cultural Arts Center".  The building has been feeling the love by receiving an elaborate renovation of more than $200,000.00 only to now be given a red light by The Village Council.                     Many residents abutting this building were very concerned about the village allowing this type of business to enter this area without enough regulations in place prior.  A few of their concerns consisted of the late night activities, increasing noise and traffic.  F... 02/01/2010

Never Leave Your Vacant Car Running! Let's not give anyone the opportunity to corrupt our community verbally or physically. I was just reading about a man that left his car running while going into a Milford Michigan Gas station and coming out to discover it was gone. Let's think about this!  If some folks strip houses to try and make a buck, why would they not think about a running vacant vehicle? That is like putting a dog biscuit in front of the dog and saying "leave it" or not better yet, not saying anything at all. Seems that locks are there pretty much to keep the honest person honest but let's not make things so easy on the not so honest ones. Let us all try to be more careful ourselves and watch out for others.  Media covering stories such as this reflects negatively on the Milf... 01/04/2010

Some people are waiting to buy Metro Detroit real estateand others are jumping into the real estate market.  Of course Yun from NAR is spinning again.  Like the last 2 years he is calling the bottom and still saying it's a great time to buy. My thoughts are it's only a good time to buy if you are secure in a job.           It's only a good time to buy if you can afford the payments on a new house.                 It's only a good time to buy if you have some extra money as a backup for repairs. Is it the best time to buy?  I don't know that.  But interest rates are still very low, homes prices are still down there, and the availability first time home buyer tax credit dollars.  So in that context yes it is a good time to buy. Are we at the very lowest prices of homes?  That I don't know... 11/21/2009

What and how are they looking to accomplish? Officials for The Township of Milford MI are currently reviewing the ordinance language that governs solicitation.  It is stated that at a recent Board of Trustees meeting, Trustee Dale Wiltse proposed a new ordinance for Milford MI that requires any street vendor, solicitor, peddler, transient merchant, or charitable solicitor to purchase a license from The Village of Milford MI and that this ordinance is merely for safety and not revenue purposes   As your local Milford MI REALTOR® -   I have elected to partner with REMAX Platinum and am proud to show this off.  I do not mind registering with the municipality at all, as long as the fees are not outrageous.  When I am out meeting and speaking with others, I where my identification tags so th... 11/02/2009