Detroit Free Press Webcast Discussing Underwater Mortgages – Features Kathy Toth, Ann Arbor

February 26th, 2010 Ann Arbor Real Estate Experts Posted in Ann Arbor Community, Foreclosures and Short Sales No Comments »

Tune in to an interactive webcast hosted by the Detroit Free Press featuring Kathy Toth – Monday, March 1st at 10:00 am. Kathy will be joined by a certified mortgage planning specialist, and an attorney specializing in the real estate finance industry. They will be discussing “Underwater Mortgages” and what your options are if you are upside down in your mortgage! You’ll be able to ask questions and get answers from the experts. To participate in this interactive webinar go to http://www.freep.com/ on Monday, March 1st at 10am!

Panelist Include:

Kathy Toth, a REALTOR with Keller Williams Realty in Dexter, has 21 years experience in the local real estate industry. She is an author and a Certified Distressed Property Expert with an MBA.

Drew Sygit, is a certified mortgage planning specialist and holds several mortgage industry designations along with an MBA. He leads the Lending Edge Team at First Michigan Bank in Troy.

Jeffrey D. Weisserman is general counsel for Trott & Trott, a Farmington Hills law firm that specializes in the real estate finance industry.

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Ann Arbor Michigan Real Estate: Affordable Housing – Stone School Townhomes in Ann Arbor

February 24th, 2010 Ann Arbor Real Estate Experts Posted in Ann Arbor Community, Ann Arbor Condos No Comments »


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If you are looking for an affordable townhome in Ann Arbor then this could be it. Prices start as low as $105,740.

Close to I-94, Briarwood Mall, Arborland mall and of course minutes from Downtown these townhomes make a perfect home for families and couples or even a single person! In 2, 3 and 4 bedroom varieties with cathedral ceilings in living rooms as well as private balconies these homes have it all!

Also, Parents send their children to Ann Arbor Public Schools: Bryant, Pattengill, Tappan & Pioneer.

The development consists of 55 units which have monthly association dues of between $100 and $152 per month.

The Stone School Townhomes is a Condominium Development developed by Vanek & Associates and administered by the Washtenaw Housing Education Partners (WHEP), which includes Community Housing Alternatives, the Washtenaw County Michigan State University Extension Office and POWER Inc. The goal of this development is to provide working class families with an affordable housing option who wish to reside in the Ann Arbor City Limits.

The affordability of the units is maintained through an Affordable Housing Covenant, which places a restriction on the sales price of the unit, thus creating long term affordability to households seeking affordable housing for years to come. Households must also have incomes at or below the median income for Ann Arbor.

You can see a little more by reading this PDF here.

However, what is excellent about these units is that they are perfect for the discerning first time homebuyer too!

Click here to search Ann Arbor Real Estate using our complimentary Ann Arbor Real Estate MLS Search service. Alternatively please contact Kathy Toth and the team if you need more specific assistance in your Ann Arbor Real Estate needs.

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Ann Arbor Real Estate Open House 2607 Patrica, Ann Arbor MI 48103: February 21st 1-3 pm

February 15th, 2010 Ann Arbor Real Estate Experts Posted in Ann Arbor Area Listings, Ann Arbor Community, Ann Arbor Real Estate No Comments »

Ann Arbor Real Estate Open House 2607 Patrica, Ann Arbor MI 48103: Feb 21st 1-3 pmblog-15blog-25

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1.5
Square Feet: 1530

MOVE RIGHT IN TO THIS LOVELY WEST SIDE ANN ARBOR REAL ESTATE HOME! ALL THE WORK HAS BEEN DONE. LIGHT FILLED, ON QUIET COURT. WELCOMING LIVING ROOM WITH GLEAMING HARDWOOD FLOORS, W/B FIRPLACE AND SEPERATE ENTRY. OPEN KITCHEN WITH LARGE EATING AREA. ENJOY THE THREE SEASON PORCH FOR ADDITIONAL FUNCTION AND SPACE. GREAT FENCED YARD WITH PATIO. FRESHLY PAINTED. MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN ANN ARBOR, I94, M14 AND THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, NOT A SHORT SALE IN ANN ARBOR REAL ESTATE.

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Ann Arbor Real Estate: Blue Heron Pointe Condos in Ann Arbor Michigan

February 15th, 2010 Ann Arbor Real Estate Experts Posted in Ann Arbor Community, Ann Arbor Condos No Comments »


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This is Ann Arbor living at its best!

These two and three bedroom townhome style condos were constructed by Centex are are located in Pittsfield Township but benefits from Ann Arbor Schools. These nearly new townhomes are both two and three story situated in a park like setting with highly appointed, light and airy interiors.

Units also feature decks, garages, finished lower levels and of course convenient access to Ann Arbor and beyond!

Prices are in the $120,000’s and association fees are a very reasonable $135  range. Don’t forget that one of the benefits of being located in Pittsfield township is the lower taxes!

These homes sell quickly thanks to their great pricing, location and amenities – contact us today if you would like to see if there is a home available in Blue Heron Pointe for you!

Click here to search Ann Arbor Real Estate using our complimentary Ann Arbor Real Estate MLS Search service. Alternatively please contact Kathy Toth and the team if you need more specific assistance in your Ann Arbor Real Estate needs.

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Communicating with Ann Arbor Real Estate Clients

February 13th, 2010 Ann Arbor Real Estate Experts Posted in A Few of my Favorite Things, Ann Arbor Community No Comments »

Personality styles are important among team members and Ann Arbor Area Real Estate clients. Just about detoureverybody on our Kathy Toth Ann Arbor Real Estate Experts team has the personality style of and I.  That means we all communicate with others pretty much the same.  However, Ann Arbor real estate clients want to be communicated with how they like to talk and think.  So if a seller is a D style, he may want the price suggestion in the first minute and may want to skip everything else.  So knowing our team styles and our client styles is important.  The C Seller may want all the data and then some before moving forward.  The S client may want to discuss the impact on the family.  The I style will want to have a personal relationship and be a part of the process so will usually be involved in looking at options and pricing education.  See video below for I style characteristics.

For more information on the D I S C profiling, call us.  For selling | Ann Arbor, Chelsea, Dexter, Saline, Ypsilanti homes or condos, call us.

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Ann Arbor Michigan Real Estate: Arbor Heights in Pittsfield Township – Affordable, Convenient with Ann Arbor Schools!

February 8th, 2010 Ann Arbor Real Estate Experts Posted in Ann Arbor Community No Comments »


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Located in Pittsfield Township these gorgeous single story two and three bedroom condos southeast of Ann Arbor offer an affordable condominium within short commuting distance to Ann Arbor.

The development contains 48 ranch style condos with a central courtyard featuring mature landscaping and trees.

Located close by is Buhr Park which offers picnic areas, playround, swimming pool an ice skating rink and more! Also nearby are Arborland as well as Carpenter Road and Washtenaw Avenue shopping and of course, access to the Freeway (US-23).

These affordable condos start at around $50,000 and range to around $75,000 with low fees of around $170-$240 at present. These homes are also zoned for great Ann Arbor Schools: Carpenter Elementary, Scarlett Middle, Huron High.

These units should definitely be considered if you are looking for an affordable home which benefits from great school as well as being located just minutes away from all that Ann Arbor and the surrounding area has to offer.

Click here to search Ann Arbor Real Estate using our complimentary Ann Arbor Real Estate MLS Search service. Alternatively please contact Kathy Toth and the team if you need more specific assistance in your Ann Arbor Real Estate needs.

 
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Keller Williams Realty

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Ann Arbor Real Estate Market Is Stabilizing

February 7th, 2010 Ann Arbor Real Estate Experts Posted in Ann Arbor Community, Ann Arbor Market Statistics No Comments »

IMG_1569Ann Arbor median price per square feet is trending up over the last 12 months. See summary charts of the Ann Arbor Real Estate Market at bottom of post. The median sold prices of all Ann Arbor Real Estate areas combined have risen slightly over the last 12 months. The chart below is an absorption chart which shows that the shrinking inventory reveals 6.2 months supply. Many sellers’ have taken their homes off the market, or are waiting until spring to list their homes. Ann Arbor Real Estate is stabilizing and with the current low interest rates, the extended home buyer tax credits and incredible real estate values. To find out more about Ann Arbor Real Estate Market Statistics for all of Ann Arbor, continue reading.

The market is broken down into areas by the Ann Arbor Area Board of Realtors with a map below and insight into each neighborhood and school area is provided.

Pete Hendershot, appraiser with Affinity Valuation Group, LLC.. says, “Burns Park area 88 is always active and usually has the highest dollar per square foot; schools are Allen, Thurston, King, Burns Park, Angell, Tappan, Clague, Huron High”. Let’s explore.

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Search Area 81 North West Ann Arbor is boarded on the East side by US 23 and to the south I 94.

There are 32 (up from 20) Ann Arbor homes for sale in area 81 with bedrooms ranging from 2 to 6 and baths from 1 to 7 with list prices ranging from $124,900 to $2,950,000. Homes sizes range from 1,117 to 15,185 square feet.

The chart shows the trend line of average sold price per square foot is hovering around $150 per square feet over the last 12 months.

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There are 43 sold Ann Arbor homes over the last 12 months in area 81 with bedrooms ranging from 2 to 9 and baths from 1 to 10 with list prices ranging from $160,000 to $5,990.000 and sold prices from $166,500 to $3,000,000. Average sold price is $523,000 and average sold price per square feet is $152.50 down from $157.01 (last month).

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The chart above shows compared from January 09′ to January 10′ that the number of homes for sale are down 9 percent and the number of homes sold are down 25 percent.

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The median price of homes listed for sale is down 16 percent and sold prices is down 25 percent – January 09′ vs. January 10′.

Schools are Abbott, Wines or Haisley elementary schools and Forsythe Middle School and Skyline High School. For database on Washtenaw Schools, click on highlighted link.

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Search Area 82 Westside of Ann Arbor South of M14 and Main Street is the boundary on the East side.

There are 116 up from 85 active homes for sale with bedrooms ranging from 1 to 6 and baths from 1 to 5. The size of homes for sale range in square feet from 729 to 7,500. List prices range from $70,000 to $1,285,000 and average list price per square feet is $156.99.

The trend of prices is up over the last 12 months per the chart going from $150 to $138 per square feet.

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There are 272 sold Ann Arbor homes the last 12 months in area 82 with bedrooms ranging from 1 to 6 and baths from 1 to 5 with list prices ranging from $34,000 to $749,000 and sold prices from $25,000 to $692,000. Average sold price is $225,680 and average sold price per square feet is $143.78. The average sold price per list price is 94 percent.

The supply chart shows the number of homes for sale compared to last January 09′ vs. January 10′ is down 14 percent and the number of homes sold is down 11 percent.

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The price chart below shows compared from January 09′ to January 10′ that the price of homes for sale are down 1 percent and the price of homes sold are down 11 percent.

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The median price of homes listed for sale is down 16 percent and sold prices is down 25 percent – January 09′ vs. January 10′.

This Ann Arbor area 82 includes desirable west side of Ann Arbor. Schools are Bach, Eberwhite or Haisley for elementary school; Slauson or Forsythe for middle school (depends on location) and usually Pioneer High School.

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Search Area 83 Ann Arbor Southwest Liberty to Main Street.

There are 72 (up from 62) active Ann Arbor homes in area 83 vs. for sale ranging from $89,900 to $875,000 and average list price per square feet of $156.71.

The sold prices per square feet trend line over the last 12 months per chart is flat between $130 to $140 per square feet.

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There are 149 sold Ann Arbor homes in the last 12 months in area 83 with bedrooms ranging from 2 to 5 and baths from 1 to 5 with list prices ranging from $64,400 to $899,900 and sold prices from $61,000 to $885,828. Average sold price is $302.013 upr from $299,224 last month, and average sold price per square feet is $136.91 and the average sold price per list price is at 96 percent.

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The chart above shows compared from January 09′ to January 10′ that the number of homes for sale are up 4 percent and the number of homes sold are up 50 percent.

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The median price of homes listed for sale is up 17 percent and sold prices is up 31 percent – January 09′ vs. January 10′.

Elementary schools are Lawton, Bryant-Pattengill and Lakewood and the middle school is either Slauson or Tappan, along with Pioneer High School. This area is on the lower left South West quadrant of the map below.

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Search Area 84 Ann Arbor Briarwood to North Stadium

There are 35 active Ann Arbor homes for sale in area 84 by Briarwood to North Stadium ranging from $58,000 to $399,000 and average list price per square feet of $119.55.

The trend of sold price per square feet over the last 12 months is flat.

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There are 53 sold homes over the last 12 months in area 84 with bedrooms ranging from 2 to 5 and baths from 1 to 3 with list prices ranging from $61,900 to $479,000. Sold prices range from $68,000 to $479,000. Average sold price is $196,068 down slightly from $196,346 and average sold price per square feet is $119.31 with the average sold price per list price at 96 percent.

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The number of homes for sale in January 09′ is up 10 percent and the number of homes sold compared to January 10′ is up 200 percent. Inventory is trending up slightly over the last 12 months

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Median price of homes for sale is down 12 percent and median sold price is up 100 percent compared to January last year. This area is the purple area in the middle of the map below.

Schools are Bryant-Pattengill and Allen for elementary and Tappan or Scarlett for Middle schools and Pioneer or Huron for the high school.

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Search Area 85 Ann Arbor Scarlett and East Pittsfield, bordering Ypsilanti school district as the Eastern border.

There are 76 (vs.57 last month) active Ann Arbor homes for sale in area 85 ranging from $31,500 to $889,900 and average list price per square feet of $106.96 up from $101.81. The size of the homes range from 710 to 3,054 square feet.

The average sold price per square foot prices has trended up over the last 12 months.

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There are146 homes sold in the last 12 months in area 85 with bedrooms ranging from 1 to 5 and baths from 1 to 3. Sold prices range from $29,000 to $315,000. Average sold price is $150,338 down from $152,881 and average sold price per square feet is $91.32 with the average sold price per list price at 96 percent.

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The number of homes for sale compared to January of last year is down 19 percent and the number of homes sold compared to January 09′ is down 50 percent. The number of homes on the market is shrinking.

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Median price of homes for sale is up 6 percent and median price of sold is down 51 percent compared to January last year.

The schools are Pittsfield, Carpenter, Allen or Mitchell for elementary school and Tappan or Scarlett for middle school, along with Huron High. This area of schools – Pittsfield, Carpenter, Allen, Mitchell, Tappan, Scarlett, and Huron is the green section in the lower right quadrant of the map below.

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Area 86 Ann Arbor East Geddes and Huron River Drive, North Eastern section of the Ann Arbor schools including Superior township.

There are 58 (vs.34 last month) active Ann Arbor homes for sale in area 86 ranging from $242,500 to $2,495,000 and average list price per square feet of $198.12 and average list price of $672,474. The homes range in bedrooms from 2 to 8 and baths from 2 to 6. The size of home for sale range from 1,363 square feet to 8,392 square feet.

Area 86 average sold price per square feet trend line is down per Affinity Valuation Group, LLC.

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There are 83 (same as last month) sold Ann Arbor homes in area 86 this year with bedrooms ranging from 2 to 6 and baths from 1 to 6 with list prices ranging from $159,900 to $1,290,000 and sold prices from $2,750 to $1,150,000. Average sold price is $494,743, the highest in Ann Arbor and average sold price per square feet is $162.89 with the average sold price per list price at 92 percent (down from 93 percent from last month).

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The number of homes for sale compared to January of last year are up 3 percent and the number of homes sold compared to January 10′ are down 25 percent. The number of homes on the market over the last 12 months is about the same.

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Median price of homes for sale are down 11 percent and home sold prices are up 51 percent.

Schools are Allen, Thurston, King, Burns Park, Angell elementary schools. Tappan or Clague are the middle schools, along with Huron High School. This are is aqua on the East side of Ann Arbor.

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Search Area 87 North East Ann Arbor and North Campus, walking distance to UM Medical Center, goes East to Dixboro.

There are 49 (up from 33 last month) North East Ann Arbor homes for sale ranging from $50,000 to $1,495,000 and average list price per square feet of $62.80 and average list price of $375,295. The homes range in size from 720 square feet to 5,834 square feet with bedrooms from 2 to 7 and baths from 1 to 4.

The average sold price per square foot prices are flat for the last 12 months.

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There are 99 (vs. 104 last month) sold Ann Arbor homes in North East Ann Arbor over the last 12 months with bedrooms ranging from 2 to 6 and baths from 1 to 4 with list prices ranging from $108,800 to $965,000. Sold prices range from $108,000 to $800,000. Average sold price is $271,417 and average sold price per square feet is $128.45 with the average sold price per list price at 95 percent. The sold homes range in square feet from 792 to 4,667 square feet.

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The number of homes for sale compared to January of last year are up 12 percent and the number of homes sold are down 71 percent.

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Median price of houses for sale is down 10 percent and prices of sold homes is down 25 percent over last year.

Schools are Northside, Thurston or Logan for elementary schools, Clague for Middle and Huron High or Skyline depending on location. This is the North East Ann Arbor upper right purple map quadrant.

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Search Area 88 Ann Arbor Downtown/Burns Park, south of the University and walkable neighborhood.

There are 27 (vs.18 last month) active Ann Arbor homes in area Burns Park for sale ranging from $159,900 to $1,995,000 and average list price of $475,792 and list price per square feet of $220.47. The homes offered for sale range in size from 702 square feet to 4,130 square feet.

The average sold price per square feet trend is up per Affinity Valuation Group, LLC in Downtown/Burns Park, and south of the University.

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There are 42 (same as last month) sold Ann Arbor homes in Burns Park this year with bedrooms ranging from 2 to 6 and baths from 1 to 4 with list prices ranging from $179,900 to $1,350,000. Sold prices from range from $180,100 to $1,150,000. Average sold price is $447,005. Average sold price per square feet is $200.86 and the average sold price per list price is now at 95 percent (same as last month).

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The number of homes for sale compared to January of last year is up 15 percent and the nubmer of homes sold are the same. Actually the number of houses on the market over the last 12 months is down slightly, good news that inventory is shrinking.

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Median price of homes for sale is up 6 percent and prices of sold homes is up 102 percent compared to January last year.

Schools are Eberwhite, Bach and usually Burns Park for elementary schools. The middle schools are Tappan and Slauson depending on location, along with Pioneer High School. Burn Park is in the center of the map.

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Finally a market snapshot which is all Ann Arbor areas combined. This chart shows that Ann Arbor residential asking prices compared to January last year are up 26 percent and sold prices are down by 37 percent.

So bottom line, the Ann Arbor market is stabilizing. Downward pressure is exerted by foreclosures and short sales. Again Ann Arbor homes are affordable, choices are abundant and low interest rate financing is available.

We all want to know when the market will turn around, so we are tracking the Ann Arbor Real Estate Market activity monthly. Pete Hendershot of Affinity Valuation Group, LLC says, the market bottomed. For your Ann Arbor Area home value, click here.

Ann Arbor Board of Realtors organizes our data by search areas by boundaries and schools as pictured. We do a ton of business with people who are relocating to Ann Arbor, usually coming to work for University of Michigan. Many have never been here. It’s always our pleasure to help others discover this gorgeous city and to show the different areas of Ann Arbor, each having a different feel. It’s important to find the place that feels like home to you. For last month’s data, see Ann Arbor Area Real Estate Statistics Charted Last Month.

Neighborhoods are unique so you knowing up to date Ann Arbor Real Estate information about specific areas and trends could be helpful. The Ann Arbor Board breaks down our Ann Arbor Real Estate into the areas in the map. Trend lines from Affinity Valuation Group, LLC help us determine the Ann Arbor Real Estate Market direction. For all areas in Ann Arbor, the average sold price per square feet are trending up slightly over the last 12 months; great news! Finally, if we look at data since Jan 2009, the average sales price per square feet inched up.

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As far as Ann Arbor market statistics go, the number of houses for sale this January compared to last year are down 5 percent and sold homes are down 19 percent. The trend line confirms shrinking inventory.

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Median prices of those homes for sale are up 8 percent and those sold are up 19 percent when comparing this January to last year. The gap between the asking prices and sold prices is narrowing per the trend lines, showing that the market is becoming more stable.

Thanks for the Source: Affinity Valuation Group, LLC.

Map areas for the MLS below.

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Ann Arbor Michigan Real Estate: Real Estate “New Years Resolutions”

January 18th, 2010 Ann Arbor Real Estate Experts Posted in Ann Arbor Community No Comments »

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By now, most of us in Ann Arbor and across the nation have started to slip on our new years resolutions! However, how about making some “Real Estate New Years Resolutions”

Here are a top 5 recommendations for 2010!

1. Go Green with your home – increase energy efficiency at home and take advantage of any tax credits etc!

2. Expand & Renovate - Check out incentives available which help you renovate and improve your home (remember, some renovations can increase the value of your home!)

3. Contracts, Buying and Selling – Make sure to seek the right professional help. If you are selling or buying selecting the right Realtor to assist you throughout the process can be paramount! We can help!

4. Taxes & Insurance – Property values have fallen in many areas, therefore perhaps it is time to have your home reassessed? eview your home insurance and if you need it, Flood insurance. Make sure you are covered adequately! (Remember if you have a mortgage, your lender will require a certain level of coverage and if you do not have that they WILL purchase it for you often at a very expensive cost to you!)

5. Finances - The right financing is key to stability. Review the terms of your financing and be sure that you and your lender are on the same page. In all cases, know your options. Is it the right time for you to modify your loan or refinance?

Remember – contact us if you have questions on the Ann Arbor Real Estate market and need assistance with buying or selling in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Click here to search Ann Arbor Real Estate using our complimentary Ann Arbor Real Estate MLS Search service. Alternatively please contact Kathy Toth and the team if you need more specific assistance in your Ann Arbor Real Estate needs.

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Ann Arbor Real Estate: Wellesley Gardens Condos – A Great Place To Buy & Live!

January 11th, 2010 Ann Arbor Real Estate Experts Posted in Ann Arbor Community, Ann Arbor Condos No Comments »


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Wellesley Gardens Condominiums offer a great opportunity for those wishing to relocate to the area.

Located on the South side of Ann Arbor, just off of Michigan Avenue (US 12) just east of US23. This 427 unit development benefits from Pittsfield Township Taxes, a Ypsilanti Mailing address and Zip Code (48197) and of course, excellent Ann Arbor Schools.

Not to mention that they are close to all that Ann Arbor has to offer – including the ever popular Zingermans Bakery & Deli and the Farmers Market - both just a short drive away! 

Constructed in 2000, these homes are of classic brick exterior in the brownstone style with copper and limestone adding an artistic flair. These are Two & three-bedroom lofts and townhouses, starting at $110,000 and up. With up to 2.5 baths and 1.5 car garages with units ranging from 1316-1975 square feet.

We have even had some properties for sale in Wellesley Gardens!

 Inside, Condos at Wellesley Gardens are equipped with gas fireplaces, granite kitchens, master suites, private patios / balconies, ceramic tiled baths, walk in closets, most with hardwood floors, some also feature vaulted ceilings; as well as builder installed Merillat cabinets, GE appliances and central air. When the development is complete its total planned number of units is 436.

The community also benefits from a private $2 million Clubhouse with resort style state of the art fitness spa with exercise equipment which is open 24 hours, accessible with resident only hand scan for security.  Also available is the pool, sundeck and sport court. Association Fee is currently about $190 a month and includes landscaping, club house use and water.

You can view the Master Deed for the development here. As well as the first, second, third, forth, fifth, sixth and seventh amendments here!

Looking for a new home in Ann Arbor in close proximity to good schools? Then contact us today!

Click here to search Ann Arbor Real Estate using our complimentary Ann Arbor Real Estate MLS Search service. Alternatively please contact Kathy Toth and the team if you need more specific assistance in your Ann Arbor Real Estate needs.

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Ann Arbor Michigan Real Estate: Ann Arbor Elementary Schools Effect Real Estate Sales Price Per Square Foot ?

January 5th, 2010 kinetic Posted in Ann Arbor Community No Comments »

Every parent wants their best for their kids – but when it comes down to elementary schools, often no much thought goes into a selection and catchment areas when relocating.

However, could there be a relation between elementary schools and sale price per square foot?

Well, this graph (above – and for download in PDF format by clicking here) from MLS data shows that there could be a link – notice that for some schools the sales price per square foot is higher than others and that the days on the market for a listing varies – in some cases by a week or more.

When you think about it, it is not that surprising that those homes in the catchment areas of certain schools command a higher price per square foot due to the property being in a desirable area (likely in the catchment area of a great school) and of course, being in a desirable area, it means that your property does not linger longer on the market than necessary!

For instance, Angell - a great school in a very accessible and central location, was awared an “A” on its report card – signalling that it is a school with great standards of education – making it thus, desirable! Look! It has the higher SP/FT of $219!

This makes for interesting information on micro-market data for us here in Ann Arbor, Michigan. – Reminder – DID YOU SEE OUR POST ON ANN ARBOR SCHOOL BOUNDARIES?

Looking for a new home in Ann Arbor in close proximity to good schools? Then contact us today!

Click here to search Ann Arbor Real Estate using our complimentary Ann Arbor Real Estate MLS Search service. Alternatively please contact Kathy Toth and the team if you need more specific assistance in your Ann Arbor Real Estate needs.

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