I always want to make sure our Ann Arbor Real Estate clients are well informed on market activity and economic indicators (good or bad) which may impact performance. We are here to help with all your
washtneaw County real estate needs. To find the next perfect Ann Arbor home
or condo, search here www.KathyToth.com/property_search
Economist Dana Johnson had this to say about the local economy- “The Michigan economy softened in April, according to Comerica Bank’s Michigan Economic Activity Index. April’s reading fell two points, to a
level of 82.”
Are you a full time ship captain? When calm seas afford smooth sailing you can get from point A to B without help but when the waves are rough, you most likely need professional help.
When buying a home, you don’t know what you don’t know until you get in trouble. Like a captain with a checklist, an experienced professional REALTOR (Why Use a Realtor per National Association of Realtors) can weather the storm and get you to point B. Experienced REALTORS (NAR video) are irreplaceable in transactions when your equity needs to be defended or when uncovered home or title defects surface. Keen market knowledge and negotiation insight is what we share to over come choppy water.
My statistics mirror what the National Association of Realtors report indicates. However, a large percentage of business comes from past clients and referrals. We love our clients and continue to have an appreciation party and other benefits to our clients, many who become friends. Our buyer agents are extremely busy with our valued buyer clients.
According to the National Association of REALTORS®, thirty-six percent of home buyers first found out about the home they purchased through a real estate agent, up from the percentage reported in the 2007 and 2008 Profiles.
Thirty-six percent of buyers reported that they first learned about the home they purchased on the Internet, up from eight percent in 2001 demonstrating the need for maximum exposure on the Web with high quality photographs.
Twelve percent of home buyers reported that they first learned about the home they purchased from a yard sign.
Washtenaw Home Owenrs Can Access Ann Arbor Market Trends.
See if Your Neighborhood is Stable. Fill out the Market Snapshot Form to the right.
There are pockets of areas in Ann Arbor Real Estate that are generating multiple offers. Are you living in one of those Ann Arbor subdivisions? This works for Sellers in Washtenaw County – Ann Arbor, Chelsea, Dexter, Saline.
Ann Arbor Short Sale seller is happy. Ann Arbor Gallery Park Condos are a super place to live and Nicole Holmes is happy to be able to work in Chicago and sell her wonderful place in Gallery Park Condos: Ann Arbor, MI 48103. She was one of the many Michigan sellers with mortgages that are upside down. 48 percent of those folks with mortgages in Michigan owe more than their house is worth.
“Kathy also wrote a book called Should I Short Sale My Home? If you are thinking of doing a short sale in Ann Arbor, MI, hire someone like her who knows how to negotiate with the lenders.”
If you are looking for any condos in Washtneaw County - Ann Arbor, Chelsea, Dexter, Saline, Ypsilanti, look here.
This home seller just closed on 454 Madison and was able to redeem this home before the eviction. The sheriff’s deed was recorded and she was grateful for the processs and results.
If you or someone you know faces late mortgage payments, or even foreclosure, there are options and I suggest a professional is contacted. Please consider us a resource, along with our background as Certifed Distressed Property Experts. Call us 734-426-6669.
Diane Ratkovitch Earns Certificate Specializing in Short Sales and Foreclosure Transactions
Joins the Kathy Toth Team’s Distressed Sales Division
In response to requests from many Ann Arbor sellers, and the regularity of short sales and foreclosure-related transactions, Keller Williams created a Short Sale and Foreclosure Certification plan for Pre-Foreclosure Specialists. Video of the instruction can be found below.
“Someone that comes out of the program will have enough education to be a resource,” said Marian Benton, operating principal for Keller Williams Temecula and Ann Arbor Market Centers. “It will familiarize them with the terminology and give them a road map to manage these transactions.”
To earn the PSC certification, Realtors must complete a two-day education program and pass a written test. Diane Ratkovitch joins the Kathy Toth Team distressed sales division in preparing clients in selling and purchasing these properties.
Ratkovitch is a seasoned sales professional focused on client satisfaction and enjoys connecting with home buyers to help them find their dream home. She also hold the Certified Relocation Specialist designation to facilitate relocating families to Ann Arbor, Saline, Chelsea, Dexter and all of Washtenaw County.
About Kathy Toth and Team
Kathy Toth and Team, REALTORS®, ranks among the top one percent of REALTORS nationally , has been helping individuals and families find a place to call home in all price ranges for over 20 years in Washtenaw and Southern Livingston Counties. A Certified Distressed Property Expert and Accredited Seller Representative, Kathy Toth has helped over 1,000 people maximize profits and minimize costs in the sale or purchase of homes and condos. Whether you are looking for your first home or your dream home, planning to relocate, or need to sell for the highest value, the Kathy Toth Team can help. For more information, please call 734-669-0337 or visit www.KathyToth.com
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Comprehensive list of Bank Owned, Pre-Foreclosure and Short Sales list. The team will assist you with any of these. It is estimated that 50% of sales in 2009 will be from these type of properties as buyers are looking to take advantage of low prices and interest rates. Short Sales are properties that are selling for less than what is owned but buyer will get clear title and no liens.
And don’t forget about our new feature on our website which allows you to do a self search properties offered for sale in Washtenaw County – Ann Arbor, Chelsea, Dexter, Saline, Michigan: www.KathyToth.com.
This system will also allow you to receive automatic e-mails of new properties that match your search criteria
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