It’s that time - sending your child off to college comes with many stresses, but one of the largest is what to do about housing.  In Ann Arbor, student housing can range from $500 to $1,000+ a month for an apartment rental.  This is just for the living space, utilities and other amenities handily increase the expense.  This begs the question - is purchasing Ann Arbor real estate money better spent.  A recent study by Cyberhomes.com ranked Ann Arbor as the third BEST place among those it catalogued nationwide to buy a single family home versus rent similar lodging.  The example compared a $1,235 (including taxes) mortgage to a $1,605 rent for a similar sized unit.  Kiddie Condos are not for everyone, you should weigh the cost/benefit analysis as it relates to your personal situation.  There are great opportunities to title the property to minimize homestead taxes and maximize tax write offs.  If the equation is feasible financially, you’ll need to weigh market opportunities. 

The Toth team sells many Liberty Lofts units to parents that are looking for a safe home site close to campus with a professional atmosphere.  Pending your needs there are many viable options.  Considering the current Ann Arbor real estate downturn, there are also many deals to be obtained.  Many very nice, professional units are out there at a reduced cost for the savvy buyer.  So yes, Ann Arbor real estate IS a viable option.  At the same time don’t forget to consider these important factors:

- Financial feasibility
- The real estate marketplace
- Property holding time if necessary
- Managing potential roommates or third party renters
- Expectations of your child for property management
- Social aspects affecting your child
- Where will your child be happiest?
- Four year carrying costs versus that of an apartment or dorm
- Summertime tenants

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For those of you who appreciate early US architecture, this Ann Arbor real estate opportunity could be a dream come true.  Frank Lloyd Wright’s Palmer House recently came into the marketplace in Ann Arbor, Michigan.  There is one catch - the house must be preserved in its original state.  A preservation easement exists that will require any changes to be approved through the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy.  Aside from this however, the home is a living masterpiece - a testament to some very special history. 

The 2,000 sqft Palmer House is located on 1.5 acres of wooded hillside just outside Ann Arbor.  Some architectural historians say it is one of his best pieces of work (with the likes of Fallingwater in Pittsburgh and the Robie House in Chicago).  The home is tucked into its natural, woodsy setting yet a sunny interior blends indoor and outdoor elements perfectly.  Not surprisingly, the Palmer’s have kept the house in pristine condition with decades of careful maintenance. 

Wright was in his 80s when this home was built yet he put just as much attention to detail into this home as his many other early masterpieces.  The Palmer family lived here for decades raising their children and entertaining friends.  Aside from the spectacular natural detail of the interior, the exterior landscaping is also stunning - exuding natural tranquility.  The $1.5 million dollar price tag includes the original furnishings, a collection of Wright documents and a tea house built in Wright’s style.

For more information contact Kathy Toth and Team.

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The Ann Arbor North Sky Condo Project will include 196 units and is located on the West side of Pontiac Trail North of Skydale Drive.  Ranging in size from 900 to 2,500 sqft, 92 of these units will be detached single family homes and the rest will be duplexes and condominiums.  Despite density objections from some of the neighborhood residents, North Sky fits inline with Ann Arbor’s Northeast Area Plan. 

Regarding the slow start on the project (approved in 2005), developers say they have been waiting for the Ann Arbor real estate market to stabilize.  The 30-plus acre residential development will likely start building small, single-family detached homes and move on from there.  Since approval in 2005, additional property has been annexed into the parcel and 14 additional units added to the plan.  Developer’s got the "go ahead" at a recent Ann Arbor City Council meeting - with the approval of the annexation and the addtional units. 

For more information about homes at the Ann Arbor North Sky Project, please contact Kathy Toth and team

FREE MLS Search - View Current Homes for Sale Search the local Ann Arbor MLS and find the homes for sale in your desired area. Stop looking through 3 different papers, get the whole Ann Arbor homes list here for FREE. Plus receive daily updates via email, for any new listings. All for FREE - no strings attached!

Find Out  the Value of Your Ann Arbor Home Get an over the net estimate of how much your Ann Arbor home is worth - FREE! We search the local MLS, along with data the public does not have access to, and find out how much your home is worth in current market conditions.

This is a significant piece of regulation to boost the housing market, which has been signed into law by the president, clearly now is a time to consider buying, Ann Arbor Real Estate. Usually the bottom hits when properties at the low end of the market start moving. In this bill there are several initiatives to do just that.  When first time buyers enter the market, everything else moves up the ladder. This bill will now encourage lenders to make loans, which in my opinion has been the single most important reason for the slow recovery, the availability of credit. Many, many deals in the last few months have fallen apart because borrowers, even really good borrowers with excellent credit, etc, could not get loans.

Call our team, if you’re interested in Ann Arbor Michigan Real Estate or come to our

First Time Home Buyer Seminar on:

August 26^th at 6:30 PM.

Call Vicki at 734-216-2172 for details.

Provisions of Housing-Mortgage Relief bill signed into law

Gives the Federal Housing Administration $300 billion in new lending authority and relaxes standards to provide affordable, fixed-rate mortgages to an estimated 400,000 debt-ridden homeowners. Any losses would be covered by an affordable housing fund financed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the government-sponsored companies that finance mortgages.

Kathy Toth and Team are constantly utilizing new technologies to get your home sold in today’s marketplace.  Kathy has developed a comprehensive Ann Arbor real estate website that provides for your every need as a home buyer or seller in Ann Arbor.  The site provides access to a wealth of information from local Ann Arbor school information and moving made easy to Investor secrets, Financing options, common mistakes and Closing on time.  Kathy’s experienced team has been helping home buyers and sellers in the Ann Arbor market for years. 

One of Kathy’s more popular tools is her special report entitled, "Setting an Appropriate Price for Your Ann Arbor Home".  Especially in this market, pricing your home to sell can be challenging.  There is a high probability in normal market conditions that your asking price will be lowered in time.  Your key will be knowing when to lower that price and by how much.  Timing is everything - if your house has been on the market for some time, lowering the price at the last minute may not do you any good.

This report will show you ways to determine almost exactly what your home is worth as well as provide advice as to how to set your home price at the proper amount.  Learn what the experts know about price setting and how to get the most from your Ann Arbor home!  You can obtain this free Ann Arbor Home pricing report today by filling out a simple, no obligation, web form.  All that’s required is email, first and last name, interest and phone number.  Your data will be kept private and will never be released to anyone.  If you’d like a more personalized and complete response, please include your correct phone numbers.

Setting an Appropriate Price for Your Ann Arbor Home

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Kathy Toth and Team are constantly building and utilizing new technologies to help you buy or sell your next Ann Arbor home.  Kathy’s comprehensive Ann Arbor real estate website offers many informative, free reports with tips on everything from getting your Ann Arbor homes in tip top showing shape and selling for top dollar to clean credit, buying Ann Arbor foreclosures, and preventing overpaying for your Ann Arbor dream home. 

One of Kathy’s most popular reports is, "Selling Secrets: Showing Your Ann Arbor Home".  When you have your home listed for sale, it should be ready to show at all times during reasonable hours.  This report will help you learn everything you need to know to get your home prepared for the general public.  Kathy’s team of Ann Arbor real estate experts have prepared showing tips that will help you to sell your Ann Arbor home quicker and for the best price. 

You can obtain this free Ann Arbor Home Selling report today by filling out a simple, no obligation, web form.  All that’s required is email, first and last name, interest and phone number.  Your data will be kept private and will never be released to anyone.  If you’d like a more personalized and complete response, please fill out your correct phone numbers.

Ann Arbor Real Estate Selling Secrets

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Home staging is an art.  It is the art of preparing a home for sale regardless of price, condition or location.  Did you know that staged homes sell 17% higher than an unstaged home on average?  Home staging is one of the best ways to get the most money for home.  Vicki Larmee is the Accredited Staging Professional on the Kathy Toth Ann Arbor Real Estate Team.  93% of homes staged by an Accredited Staging Professional sell in 1 month or less! An agent with ASP accreditation has been trained under stright guidelines using proven staging techniques.   

Following are a few tried and true home staging techniques:

• Sell the space, not the furnishings
• Apply a fresh coat of paint
• Add color and interest
• Remove all clutter
• Remove all personal items
• Landscape the yard

Buyers often make split second decisions, if a home has no curb appeal they may choose to drive by without even visiting. 

Vicki can provide a plan to help improve the appearance of your Ann Arbor home and meet your needs and budget.  Call Kathy Toth and Team today to learn more about options for staging your Ann Arbor home for sale.

Interested in moving to the Ann Arbor area?  Top notch community and school information as well as Ann Arbor real estate market reports are now at your fingertips!  Kathy Toth and Team offer a free online service, the Ann Arbor real estate market snapshot, via their website www.kathytoth.com.  This is a no obligation service that you can receive for free and cancel at any time.  The market snapshot will answer questions such as:

• How do actual selling prices compare to listing prices in the Ann Arbor Area?
• How are homes within a 5 mile radius selling?
• How many unsold homes are there currently on the Ann Arbor real estate market?
• Where can I get answers to any pressing questions I may have about Ann Arbor real estate, community and school information?
• How can I find information about nearby Ann Arbor community services such as restaurants, health clubs or golf clubs?
• Where can I get Ann Arbor school profile information such as, enrollment, staffing size, number of students per grade, subjects and test results?

So, if you are interested in relocating to the Ann Arbor area, please don’t hesitate to use this exceptional and FREE service.  Or, if you have any questions about the Ann Arbor real estate market, please contact Kathy Toth directly.

Kathy Toth and Team offer a wealth of online Ann Arbor Real Estate Resources:

FREE Home Value Analysis:
Kathy and her team will give you an "over the net" estimation of how much your Ann Arbor home is worth.  They use the MLS in conjunction with other private data to find out how much your home is worth based on current market conditions.  This is a no obligation service which is free for those who request it through the website!

FREE Ann Arbor MLS Search
Find all the homes for sale in your target areas directly through Kathy’s online MLS Search.  The whole MLS is available online and is easy accessible.  You can even sign up to receive daily updates from the system when new properties enter the market fitting your criteria.  An invaluable tool!

How to Get Top Dollar for Your Ann Arbor Home
Learn top agent secrets to getting the most out of your home.  Find out how to get top dollar and sell your home quickly with a few simple pointers.

Choose the Right Ann Arbor Real Estate Agent
Working with the wrong agent could cost you thousands.  These key questions will help you find the right agent to meet your needs.  

140+ Real Estate Secrets
FREE eBook outlining facts for buying/selling your home successfully.  You can also enter to win a $50 Target gift card

Buyer’s Preferred Service
Preferred buyers get priority service and are given special attention focused on meeting their exact needs.  This is a no obligation service that does not require additional fees.  Sign up to get the red carpet treatment from Kathy Toth and Team!

Seller’s Preferred Service
The Seller’s Preferred Service is designed to provide home sellers with the pinnacle in one-on-one customer care. My team and I will focus on ensuring that your needs are met when selling your home and that my years of experience will work for you. We will ensure that your home is marketed aggressively and will do what is needed to attract the greatest number of buyers in order to sell your home for top dollar.

Please feel free to use any of these services at no cost or obligation to you.  Many are web-based and will ensure that you get the timely information you need to ensure success when buying or selling your Ann Arbor home.

For more information please contact Kathy Toth and Team.

Solid brick ranch in quiet neighborhood near Eberwhite school and Allmendinger Park features 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Enjoy a spacious livingroom with large picture window. Entertaining will be a breeze in the large formal dining room and kitchen with new dishwasher and microwave. Expansive lower level is finished for many hours of family enjoyment and has tons of storage space. Easy to maintain and beautifully landscaped the property surrounding this home has many mature trees. This is truly a place to call home!

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