Many clients ask where the Ann Arbor real estate market is headed.  The US market is very different from our local Washtenaw real estate market.  Well, my crystal ball is on Holiday mode, but I do want to share some economic indicators that I read often and were presented last week, below:

·  Commentary and housing overview: Residential Investment: Moving Sideways

·  Treasury Uncaps Fannie and Freddie: TREASURY ISSUES UPDATE ON STATUS OF SUPPORT FOR HOUSING PROGRAMS

·  From Bloomberg: U.S. Commercial Real Estate Index Falls 1.5%

·  Existing Home Sales up Sharply in November

·  New Home Sales Decrease Sharply in November

·  November PCE and Saving Rate

An excellent econmic synopsis is the blog I subscribe to is www.CalculatedRiskblog.com.

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7136 Hinchey, Pinckney

SHORT SALE ANN ARBOR REAL ESTATE APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR THIS COUNTRY RANCH HOME WITH A FINISHED WALKOUT BASEMENT. FRESHLY PAINTED INSIDE AND OUT. GREAT ANN ARBOR REAL ESTATE COUNTRY LOCATION CLOSE TO TOWN WITH PRIVATE YARD & HUGE NEWER DECK. CAN HEAT THE WHOLE HOUSE WITH WOOD TO SAVE BIG ON UTILITIES. FANTASTIC 30X40 FT POLE BARN W/CONCRETE FLOOR AND 220 AMP ELECTRIC. WHIRLPOOL TUB.

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HOT OFF THE PRESS! – Michigan Economy Expected To Be Back On Track 2011.

The worst of the recession is over, economists said this month in Dearborn, Michigan at an annual Tri-County Summit at Henry Ford Community College.  The forecast by University of Michigan economists George Fultonand Donald Grimes indicates the economy will spring back in 2011.

The summit of these great economic minds was attended by elected representatives from all over the area, with the main focus of the meeting being on transportation. Despite the excellent news, the downside is that they predict recovery to be slow. However they identify that the worst is over and they believe we are out of the “recession”.

The economists did identify an industry which has performed strong and which they believe will perform well in the future: Healthcare – with the decline in the auto industry, a thriving healthcare industry in Michigan could be a driving force for the states economic recovery. They did also identify the need to ensure that more and more people in the state go to college, as the higher educated the population are, the better off the state will be.

 On the subject of the meeting – transportation – they identified that the transport network was in need of investment and that the shortfall in the budget would have to be, in the short term by more taxes and in the long term made up of alternative sources of funding.

Overall, this is great news for the region and the state and it shows why many people are chosing to relocate to the area.

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Here are a few reasons why you should choose the Ann Arbor Real Estate Experts to sell YOUR home.

OUR “FOR SALE” SIGNS We didn’t settle for the usual signs one sees in Ann Arbor area; ours are larger than standard, professionally designed, and best of all, they’re reflective. They capture the attention of drive-by prospective purchasers, even in the dark!

COMPETITIVE MARKET ANALYSIS Pricing your home right is crucial in today’s market. Our competitive market analysis is a snapshot of the market which allows us to work with you to make an informed decision about how to price your home for sale.

FLYERS Attractive custom-designed color flyers: content-rich pieces with detail about the property, additional photos, property’s amenities, square footage and contact information for our team.

FEEDBACK: SHOWING COMMUNICATION We follow up on each showing to get feedback about your home, whether the potential buyers had any comments about the home, if they’ve written an offer on anything yet, and what the other Realtor may have thought of the home’s price and condition.

OUR WEBSITE: www.KathyToth.com Our Ann Arbor Real Estate web site is a powerful, professionally designed tool for anyone buying or selling a home. There are direct links to our listings and you can search all homes for sale in the Ann Arbor area. Buyers and sellers can register for more information. You can watch Ann Arbor community videos, request a market analysis, even listen to our podcasts and radio spots.

STAGING YOUR HOME To compete for the buyers attention and to showcase our homes, we provide a visit from a stager. Tip top condition is an important part of helping our homes stand out and get chosen by the buyers. We help our sellers get the highest price in the least amount of time, with the least hassle. Every listing is promoted with professional-quality photos. We place multiple indoor and outdoor photos on the MLS (Multiple Listing Service), Realtor.com and about 100 other sites to raise the level of interest on your home.

The Whole Foods market in Ann Arbor at Cranbrook is one of my favorite places to shop!  I just love the fresh meat and fish market, along with the baked goods that are out of this world.  Recently I found out you can sample a glass of wine at the wine bar and then do your shopping, kind of fun to meet your sweetie there on Friday evening for weekend shopping with a glass of wine in hand.  I just adore all the fresh flowers and fruit as well. 

This store is located at 990 W. Eisenhower Parkway on the Northeast corner of Ann Arbor’s Saline Road in the Cranbrook Village shopping center.  They offer several shopper benefits and events that you may not know about!  Take a look:

1. Whole Kids Club, just for kids ages 3-12
   Memberships is free – kids get a punch card (punched on Wednesdays) enabling them to be eligible for Kid’s Club merchandise, free treats and prizes.
2. Pizza Wednesday
   One topping 16″ pizzas are just $8.99 on Wednesdays, a $3 savings!
3. Michigan Beer Happy Hour
   Daily from 5-7pm, $3 pints and no corkage fee on singles
4. Michigan Wine Wednesdays
   noon – 9pm local wine tastings
5. Rush Hour Relief
   Thursdays, 5-7pm, visit the Cranbrook Whole Foods store calendar for details.

Whole Foods is also committed to green living.  Their “one Dime at a Time” Program gives customers who re-use shopping bags a ten cent refund per bag on new grocery purchases.  Customers can either accept the cash refund or choose to donate it to the stores chosen not-for-profit organization.  The Ann Arbor Cranbrook market will be donating to The Neutral Zone, Ann Arbor’s Teen Center through March of 09.

Ann Arbor’s Whole Foods market is truly an “experience”.  They go above and beyond to make grocery shopping a treat.  I love to take a break from selling Ann Arbor Real Estate to pick up some fresh bread for healthy sooups I make. Take a look at some of the things you’ll find at Whole Foods Market Cranbrook:

• A wine and Beer Bar
• A Gelato Bar, 20 flavors every day made at the store
• An espresso, coffee and tea bar
• An In-store smokehouse
• Brick oven baked pizza
• Panini sandwiches, made to order
• Hots homemade soups
• Sushi, bento boxes and noodle bowls – made to order
• Vegetarian and Vegan Fare
• Delectable chocolates
• The Whole Lifestyle Center offering cooking and lifestyle classes
• Free wireless Internet

Whole Foods specializes in certified, LOCAL organic foods and sustainable harvest practices.  You’ll find everything from seasonal, local produce to a myriad of artisan cheeses to fresh seafood, custom meats and delicious baked goods.  They’ll have you and your sweetie fighting for the grocery shopping duties – so call it a date and join in the fun!

You’ll also find another Ann Arbor Whole Foods Store on Washtenaw in the Huron Village Plaza.  We are here to help you find all sorts of local resources if you are relocating to Ann Arbor or even if you live here in Ann Arbor or nearby communities.  We are here to help you with your Ann Arbor Real Estate needs in Washtenaw County.

In our Ann Arbor real estate market, we provide our clients with the very best service during and after the transaction.  We partner with Newcomers Welcome Service who specialize in helping recent arrivals feel right at home.  Get to know the area’s finest restaurants, shops, and services with free Welcome Packets that these ladies personally deliver.  They have been making our clients feel at home and have been around since 1960.  You can get more info at www.a2newcomersws.com.  They service Ann Arbor, Chelsea, Dexter, Plymouth, Saline, and Ypsilanti, Michigan.  Terry Reuer explains what she does for our Ann Arbor home buyers in the video below.

Are you relocating to the Ann Arbor area?  Looking for the right neighborhood with the right schools for your kids?  Kathy Toth and Team have been servicing the Ann Arbor real estate market for years, they have developed several excellent FREE tools to help folks relocate to Ann Arbor.

Kathy’s free Ann Arbor school report will fill you in on the quality of local area schools – whether public, private or even university level.  Find out student to teacher ratios, ethnicity profiles and much more.  This report is free and no obligation – all you need to do is fill out the Ann Arbor School Report form for instant access. 

Not sure who to use for a real estate agent?  Perhaps a family member, a referral or even a friend?  In any case there are several things you should know to ask your agent to ensure a successful relationship.  Placing your faith in the wrong person for this important step in life could end up costing you.  This report, "Keys to Finding the Right Agent" will help you come up with a list of pertinent questions that will ensure your success.

Here are a few other reports that may help you in your quest to find Ann Arbor real estate:

Buyer Pitfalls Beware

First Time Homebuyer Information

Tips for Moving

To Rent or Not To Rent?

The Real Estate Process Explained

WHAT ABOUT HIGH TIDE????

THIS ONE AIN’T THAT BAD LEAST YOU DON’T HAVE TO WORRY BOUT BEING HOT IN THE SUMMER!! WEIRD LOOKING NEIGHBORHOOD IF THE CABLE SNAPS, UR SCREWED!!! THIS LOOKS COMFY!! WHAT’S THE WEIGHT LIMIT, LOL?? TOO BORING FOR ME!!! NOT FOR A MILLION DOLLARS AND FREE RENT FOR LIFE!!! HOPE THEY DON’T GET TERMITES!! NO PLACE TO SEND THE KIDS OUTSIDE TO PLAY!!

Any where you go, check out the Virtual Tours of our Ann Arbor Area Schools.  We spcialized in helping relocating families.  Kathy Toth and Team http://www.kathytoth.com/