- 42661 Faulkner Drive | Novi MI Real Estate Just Listed For Sale
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Simply The Best!
This Lovely Camden Court Cape Cod Features Tons of Upgrades Throughout Including Gourmet Kitchen With 42" Maple Cabinet & Granite Counters, Rich Hardwood, Spacious First Floor Master Suite With Glamour Bath. Possible 4th Bedroom. Beautifully Finished Lower Level For Entertaining With Half Bath & Lots of Storage Plus Trex Deck and Paver Patio ~ Also Available For Lease @ $2,100
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~ $249,000
3 Bedroom, 2 Full Baths & 2 Half Baths, 2,223sf Cape Cod
- 45870 Turtlehead Dr. | Plymouth, Michigan, 48170 Just Listed For Sale
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THIS HOME SPARKLES AND IS PRICED TO SELL QUICKLY! Hardwood Entry, Crown Moldings, Nice White Kitchen Open to Family Room with Pella Bay Window and Gas Fireplace * First Floor Den with Closet Could Be In-Law Quarters with Adjacent Bath on Main Level * First Floor Laundry with Mudroom * Full Finished Basement with Lots of Storage * Newer Tear Off Roof * Great Location Backing to Open Area in Popular Plymouth Township * Immaculately Maintained... You Won't Be Disappointed!
Property information ~ $260,000
• 2,306 sq. ft., 3 bath, 4 bdrm colonial
- 146 Hamilton | Downtown Plymouth MI 48170 | The Big Open House on Sunday
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Downtown Plymouth ~ We invite everyone to visit our open house at 146 Hamilton in Downtown Plymouth this Sunday, May 3rd from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Conveniently located a short stroll to Kellogg Park in popular Daisy Square, this sharp condo is a former Builder's Model & is move-in ready!
This is just one of hundreds of homes being held open during The Big Open House, which of which are in the Plymouth area.
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- 6980 Sadie Ln | Van Buren Twp., MI 48111 Just Listed For Sale
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Classic Colonial in Convenient Location!
WANT NEWER CONSTRUCTION IN CONVENIENT LOCATION? LOOK NO FURTHER! Ceramic Tile Entry Welcomes You Home To This 3 Bedroom, 2.1 Bath Colonial With Spacious Eat-In Kitchen (Plenty of Room For Island), Great Room With Natural Fireplace, Formal Dining Room & First Floor Laundry * Master Bedroom Suite With Large Walk-in Closet & Master Bath * Bedroom With Lovely Palladium Window Is Ideal For Home Office * Doorwall Off Kitchen to Nice Deck is Perfect For Entertaining & BBQs This Summer * Full Basement Prepped For Bath, Newer Hot Water Heater, Plus A Second Electrical Panel For Exterior Generator In Case of Power Outages * Community Offers Sidewalks, Ponds & Large Lots * Offers Subject To Third Party Approval
Property information ~ $170,000 Short Sale
• 1,685 sq. ft., 3 bath, 3 bdrm colonial - 
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- MI Real Estate Answers: I’m confused by property taxes in Michigan
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Q. I’m confused by property taxes in Michigan. Is the amount listed on websites an exact value or estimated. What does homestead mean and what will happen when I buy?
A. Property taxes in Michigan can be confusing because the rates in every municipality are different.
First things first, homestead taxes mean the property is used for your primary residence. Because of that, you get reduction of about 30% on your taxes. Conversely, if you own the property as an investor, the taxes would be considered non-homestead and charged a higher rate (again, depending on the municipality).
Taxes shown on listings are what the current owner has been paying. It’s your Buyer’s Agent responsibility to research the tax implications informing you of the State Equalized Value (what the city ‘perceives’ the value to be), the Taxable Value (the value of the property upon which the current taxes are based), and what will happen once the home is sold.
Cities and Townships base their taxes on the value of homes in the surrounding areas. Therefore just because you buy a house under market, they won’t necessarily base your taxes on that sale price. If after reassessing you feel the taxes are too high, you can appeal them to the local municipality, usually a once a year process around the February/March timeframe.
- 146 Hamilton | Plymouth MI 48170 Just Listed For Sale
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Minutes From Downtown Plymouth!
NOTHING BUT THE BEST! Awesome Location Minutes From The Heart of Downtown Plymouth, This Beautiful Former Builder Model Townhome Features Custom Upgrades Throughout Including 42" Cherry Maple Cabinets With Pullouts, Granite Countertops, Hardwood Floors, Oak Spindle Entry Railing Plus Stainless Steel Appliances All Stay * Upstairs Loft Area With Skylight & Vaulted Ceiling For In-Home Office or Private Gaming Area * Master Bedroom Suite With Generous Walk-In Closet & Custom Master Bathroom With Dual Sinks and Soaking Tub * Large Deck + Garage * Just A Short Walk to Kellogg Park For Friday Night Concerts This Summer To Enjoy Plymouth Lifestyle At Its Finest!
Property information ~ $238,900
2 Bedroom, 2.1 Bath, 1,732sf Former Builder Model
- February 2009 Southeast Michigan Market Report
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Hard to believe, but we're nearly done with the first quarter of 2009 and the Spring selling season is upon us.
The good news is home sales in 2009 continue to outpace 2008 levels. February sales in Wayne County were up 18.4%, Oakland 12.3%, Livingston 27.9% with an overall increase across the MLS of 16.5%.
Another good piece of news is that the inventory of homes and condos is way down. Last Summer I had "Search over 70,000 homes..." on my website. Today when I checked the MLS, there were less than 50,000!
Average days on the market has also fallen. However, the market remains a challenging one for sellers, which helps explain why there are fewer homes on the market. A fascinating chart by Standard & Poor's graphically shows home prices nationally have dropped 26.7%. Many values in the Metro area are at pre-2000 levels.
Hopefully with increased demand and decreased inventory, our market will start stabilizing and begin recovery. Much of that depends on our local jobs picture, and hopefully Michigan's portion of the federal stimulus will provide a boost.
The upside is that with the recent cut, interest rates are at their lowest point in more than 35 years! However the mortgage process is a bit challenging right now with all the political scrutiny of banks. I recently had a situation where the lender went out of business 3 days before our closing date!
The $8,000 credit for first time buyers has helped stimulate a strong buyer's market. Bottomline, with historically low interest rates, there may never be a better time to buy or invest.
- MI Real Estate Answers: How Can I Get What My Home Is Worth?
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Q. I want to move to a bigger house but every agent I talk to tells me I won't get what I want. It's not that I "want" it, I need it be able to make a move.
A. If you're serious about selling, better to price where the market is selling rather than 'chase the market down', by continuing to reduce your price. This usually results in a longer time on the market plus a perception by buyers that there is something 'wrong' with your house because it has been on the market so long.
That said, you can ask whatever you want for your home. The rub comes after you've found a willing and able buyer ready to pay your price because your home needs to appraise for the selling price. Appraisers will use the very same comparable homes that the agents have shown you.
Remember, the beauty of this market is that although you'll take a hit on your home, you'll also be paying a lower price for your new home!
- 2614 Brookfield St, Canton MI 48188 | Just Listed For Sale
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Plus 3-Season Room!
AWESOME LOCATION IN BACK OF SUB WITH WOODED VIEW! Updated Colonial With Oak Cabinets, Family Room With Gas Fireplace, Ceiling Fans, Newer Tear-off Roof, Vinyl Windows & Pergo Flooring * 13' x 11' 3-Season Room To Enjoy Overlooking Fenced Backyard With Shed Backing to Beautiful Protected Woodlands * Community Park in Sub For Recreational Activities
Property information ~~ $174,000
1,421sf, 3 Bedroom, 1.1 Bath Colonial
- January 2009 Market Report
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I know, its the first day of March, but better late than never.
The January statistics issued by our local MLS Realcomp indicated home sales continued their upward trend. In fact, sales increased 25.7% over January 2008.
Most home sellers who don't have to sell are staying put or leasing until things start to recover. Most homes on the market are well priced and inventory is down 21.1% over January 2008.
With changes every day, it's hard to keep up, but here are a few interesting stories I've come across:
- Freddie Mac to let residents rent homes after foreclosure
- MSNBC FirstRead's explanation of the Homeowner Afforability and Stability Plan
- A blog post with several resources for laid off workers
- Detroit Free Press article with advice for tax appeals
By the way, if you know anyone Michigan homeowners struggling to make their mortgage payments who might be facing foreclosure, please have them visit Save The Dream operated by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA). Their toll-free number is 866-946-7432 and directs homeowners to a foreclosure prevention counselor in their county.
- MI Real Estate Answers: Westland City Inspections
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Q. I'm interested in a Westland MI home that's a short sale. Who pays for real estate city inspections and how do I know if one has been done?
A. Unless specifically negotiated in the purchase agreement, it's the seller's responsibility to schedule and pay for the inspection, which is $180 for a single family residence. A City inspector reviews the major mechanical systems, health & safety items, and any issues that violate the Property Maintenance Codes.
Call the City of Westland Building Department at (734) 467-3210 (Google any "City State Building Department") to see if the inspection has been completed. If it has, you can go into their office and review the report. If it hasn't, I'd have your agent call the listing agent to find out when they plan to do it.
Since it's a short sale, if there are any issues that need to be addressed from the inspection, the seller may not have the funds to address the issues. Because the inspection period can take 3-4 weeks, it's important that it be done ASAP so that the bank is aware of any issues that need to be addressed to sell the property.
- 32564 Benson Ct | Westland MI 48185 Just Listed For Sale
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Cul-De-Sac Lot & Livonia Schools!
Great Location on Low Traffic Cul-De-Sac with Livonia Schools * Bay Window & Spacious Cathedral Ceiling in Living Room & Bedroom * Newer Furnace, Central Air, Roof & Some Newer Windows * Great Breezeway Adjoining 2.5 Car Garage & Patio Overlooking Backyard Surounded by Privacy Fence * Closing & Commission Subject To 3rd Party Approval
Property information ~ $125,000
1,710sf, 4 bedroom, 1.1 bath tri-level
- 15976 Woodworth | Redford MI 48349 Just Listed For Lease
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Tired of Apartment Living?
Redford - Check Out This Nice Redford Home In Great Location With A Garage & Basement Close To Schools * Neutral Throughout and Well Cared For With Updated Bathroom, Newer Roof, Furnace, Carpeting & Ceiling Fans * No Smokers/No Pets * 1.5 Month Security Deposit With Credit Report & Application
Property information ~ $750 Monthly
800sf, 2 bedroom, 1 Bath Ranch
- From Motor City to Motown...Detroit is in the News
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This is a big news month for Detroit, and no, I'm not talking about the 'auto bailout'.
With Motown's 50th Anniversary celebration and the North American International Auto Show coming to town, the City of Detroit will be front and center.
Beginning Monday, January 12th and continuing for the next year, Motown records will celebrate their 50th anniversary. The Motown Historical Museum is a blast from the past and a must see for any music lover. When we visited back in 2000, it was hard to imagine that all the musical talent and hits could come from such a small space!
But before Motown, there was the Motor City. Ever since Henry Ford invented the Model A in the early 1900s, Detroit and the automobile has been synonymous. This week the North American International Auto Show at Cobo Center will debut nearly 60 new vehicles and host more than 700,000 attendees, including nearly 7,000 from the international media.
The Show opens to the public from January 17-25th so check it out if you want to get a glimpse of what is the latest and greatest in auto transportation.
- January is National Radon Prevention Month
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designates January as "National Radon Prevention Month".Radon is an odorless, colorless gas that is naturally occurring in the earth's crust and sometimes seeps into homes through openings in foundations or walls. It is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers, and the second leading cause among smokers. read more...