Good News.  The Michigan Association of Realtors was instrumental in helping get this signed yesterday. The former deadline date of May 1st for your homestead exemption and discount on property taxes for Michigan property has been changed.  

See the information below regarding your Michigan Property tax homestead exemption and tax discount.

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GREAT SUMMER COMMUNITY AND PARCEL WITH YOUR OWN SANDY SPRING FED LAKE FOR KAYAKING AND SWIMMING. YOUR KIDS AND THEIR FRIENDS WILL LOVE THE COMMUNITY BEACH PLUS YOU HAVE YOUR OWN WOODS IN THE BACK COMPLETE WITH FIRE PIT AND CAMPSITE!

HOME SITS ON 3.5 ACRES IN YORK TOWNSHIP! ENJOY LAKE & BEACH PRIVILEGES. TWO STORY GREAT ROOM LOOKS OUT ON WOODS. NATURAL MAPLE CUPBOARDS W/ BLACK GRANITE COUNTERTOPS. WALK-OUT BASEMENT IS FINISHED AND PLUMBED FOR A 3RD BATH.1ST FLOOR MASTR SUITE W/SUNKEN WHIRLPOOL TUB FOR 2.5 BEDROOMS & 2.5 BATHS. CERAMIC & HARDWOOD IN MAIN LEVEL. 3 CAR GARAGE & SPRINKLER SYSTEM.

• WALK OUT FINISHED BASEMENT
• 3.5 ACRES
• GRANITE COUNTERS
• MAPLE CABINETS
• CAMP SITE OUT BACK IN YOUR OWN WOODS
• LOW YORK TOWNSHIP TAXES
• CLOSE TO VILLAGE OF SALINE
• WORK OUT ROOM
• INVISIBLE FENCE FOR PETS
• 3 CAR GARAGE
• AWARD WINNING SALINE SCHOOLS
• 5 MINUTES FROM US 23 - I 94 EXPRESSWAY INTERSECTION
• GREAT SUMMER PLAY FOR KIDS WITH SPRING FED LAKE W/ COMMUNITY SANDY BEACH

Great Family home Close to schools and shopping and freeway access. COMMUTERS NOTE that this is only 5 minutes from the I94-US23 expressway interchange so for those heading east, you AVOID THE ANN ARBOR BACKUPS at State Street and Ann Arbor Saline Roads.

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It's true. Ann Arbor beat out big cities such as New York, Baltimore, Los Angeles and Philidelphia to take the top spot on Kiplinger's list for the 'Best Cities for Single People.' The article sites the ' unusual combination of ultra-high wages, reasonable living costs, and a well-educated dating pool' as some of the factors for the ranking. Apparently, one in four people is between the ages 20 and 34, and one in two is married. There you have it! If you're looking for love, the odds are pretty good that you'd find it in Ann Arbor.
 

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This is certainly good for the nation, but doubly good for our community considering the difficulties the Michigan economy has faced in recent years. Number ten on Realtor.com’s list, proudly representing the Midwest, is Ann Arbor, Michigan!

Ann Arbor has seen its home prices climbing steadily. In fact, according to data compiled by Realtor.com in October 2011, the median prices of listed houses went up more than a whopping 8 percent from October of last year. Meanwhile, inventory has gone down, almost a full 25 percent. This means the supply of homes is virtually in balance with the demand—good news for folks trying to sell their homes! The prices at which homes actually sell are also going up steadily, rising nearly 5 percent for the year.

A top-ten ranking as a turnaround town is just the icing on the cake for Ann Arbor, a city already special on many other counts!

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Mt. Brighton is so much more than downhill skiing and snowboarding. The snowboard terrain park boasts an array of rails and ramps, not to mention a VW Beetle and an extended half pipe. With special events happening all throughout the season, including competitions, Mt. Brighton will keep you coming back for more fun week after week. Sunday Family Night, Wednesday Men’s Day and Thursday Lady’s Day are just a few of the special deals running all season long. Plus, with the Adult Race League you can add the edge of friendly competition to your ski and snowboarding regimen.

As a full service ski resort, Mt. Brighton provides skiing and snowboarding lessons for all ages, so everyone can hit the slopes with confidence. Full equipment rentals mean everyone can hit the slopes prepared. And the Hot Wax Café snow shop means everyone can hit the slopes in style!

Plus, after a long day of sailing down the mountain or practicing tricks in the terrain park, Mt. Brighton’s cozy lodge will give you a chance to unwind and warm up next to the fireplace. The Bauery Bar and Grill—a full-service, sit-down restaurant—serves up excellent food and beverages, making it the perfect place to dine with friends while swapping stories about your time on the slopes.

Memberships start at $510 and day passes start at $33. Special rates and group discounts are also available. For more information on rates and discounts, go here.

While the event is certainly about the love of hockey in its most traditional form, The Michigan Pond Hockey Classic is also a fundraising event for the Michigan Pond Hockey Sports Charities (MPHSC), a 501 (c)(3) non-profit. All proceeds from the Michigan Pond Hockey Classic will go directly into the MPHSC fund, which will then be distributed to local schools and hockey associations. These funds will be used to provide financial assistance to families in need, so their children can participate in youth athletic programs. Unfortunately, budget cuts have forced many schools to cut nearly all funding from athletic programs, meaning students who want to play sports must pay a participation fee. Families experiencing financial stress are hit hardest by the “pay to play” model, and it is the mission of MPHSC to make participation in athletic programs a reality for every child who desires it.

MPHSC Vice President, Ed Gentile, echoed this sentiment, stating, “Our hope is that the support from the Michigan Pond Hockey Sports Charities will encourage and promote the health and wellbeing of children through youth athletics. We want children to be encouraged to play sports and stay active and not be discouraged by a price.”

So, whether you are a hockey fan, a hockey player, a parent, or a community member recognizing your vested interest in the health and wellbeing of our youth, come show your support at the Michigan Pond Hockey Classic!

Attention players! There are a limited number of available spots, so if you want to get in on this one-of-a-kind event for a good cause, make sure to register as soon as possible. Registration closes on December 11th.

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So, for all of the procrastinators out there, here are some very simple, basic tips for preparing your Michigan home for Old Man Winter’s inevitable onslaught:

• Seal as many of your house’s drafty areas as possible (screens, windows, doors, etc.) with weather stripping, plastic or caulk.
• Insulate your attic, preferably with about a foot of insulating material like fiberglass. Obviously, heat rises so a well insulated attic will keep your heat where it belongs: inside your living spaces.
• Ensure that your furnace is in tip-top condition. Have an HVAC technician check it over and replace the furnace filter. If your Michigan home is radiator heated, it’s recommended that you open the pipes slightly and bleed out some air. When water appears, close the valve.
• Make sure that all of your carbon monoxide and smoke detectors are functioning properly and have fresh batteries.
• Cover exposed pipes with insulating material or heat tape, and insulate electrical outlets against heat loss and air leaks.

Use these quick-and-easy tips to get started and like the proverbial snowball rolling down a hill, you’ll have your Michigan house winterized in no time. You’ll save money on heat and maybe even prevent your pipes from bursting during serious cold snaps.

Short sales are a complex process primarily used by those who find themselves in a financially distressed situation and are seeking to avoid foreclosure in order to alleviate supplementary fees and costs to the creditor and borrower. While short sales have consequences to one’s credit standing, the alternative – foreclosure – is worse still.

Short sales in Ann Arbor and elsewhere typically involve home sales where the current owner is unable to repay loans and/or liens against the property. So, any proceeds resulting from the sale will inevitably be less than the homeowner owes on those loans and/or liens. 

Creditors in a short sale often not only have to take less than what is owed to them via the debt, but they also sanction the termination of their lien. This is not, however, a guarantee that the homeowner will have his or her financial obligations wiped clean, unless each party agrees to those terms.

Perhaps the only sure thing in a short sale is that before creditors agree to a short sale, they will require proof that the borrower’s financial or economic hardship is preventing him or her from paying the deficiency.

A short sale should not be entered into lightly. A central consideration is the credit impact for the seller; the impact can be significant negative damage to the homeowner’s credit report. Nevertheless, in some situations a short sale is unavoidable because the impact of an actual foreclosure is worse.

Well the 2011 third quarter statistics are out for home and condo sales in Washtenaw County.  Click here to view Ann Arbor Real Estate Market Statistics for information on current inventory levels and recent sales.  

Market is keeping active, homes for sales are down and still considered a buyers market.  Contact us if you need help finding a place using the chat or contact features provided below.  

For several years now we have been waiting for a government assist program that would allow homeowners who are upside down (owe more on home than the market value) on their mortgage to at lease refinance to lower current rates.  Unfortunately, the banker lobbyists would not allow the administration to mandate this type of relief if the amount of the mortgage exceeded 110% of of the market value.  Frankly, they would make more money getting TARP contributions if they foreclosed, so not much incentive to take a long term rate hit.  

With the Occupy Wall Street movement, the coming elections etc, talk has gotten serious again about creating a program that would allow homeowners who do pay make timely payments to refi their higher rate mortgage.  Keep in touch with this governement web site To Get Information on HAMP or Home Affordable Mortgage Program for the latest developments.  

On a related side note, check out this video about a passive way to protest and support the Occupy Wall Street Movement

The highlight of the 2011 season BY FAR occurred on Saturday, Sept. 10, when the Wolverines and Michigan Stadium played host to ancient rival Notre Dame in the first-ever night game in the 84-year history of “The Big House.”(1927-2011)

More than 114,000 screaming fans, the largest crowd in college or pro football history, were treated not only to the intrinsic history of the event, but also a thrilling, come-from-behind 35-31 Wolverine victory.   

The Wolverines’ hopes for a perfect season were crushed on Saturday, Oct. 15. The 28-14 loss was made all the more painful since it came at the hands of in-state rival Michigan State.

A silver lining to that otherwise black cloud for Wolverines’ fans came a week earlier, when it defeated Northwestern 42-24 and achieved bowl eligibility. This win also gave the U of M its best start since the Rose Bowl season of 2006. Michigan opened the 2011 campaign by beating Western Michigan, and has also defeated Eastern Michigan, San Diego State (coach Brady Hoke’s previous team) and Minnesota.

After this Saturday’s UM-Purdue game, Michigan travels to Iowa and Illinois before returning to the Big House to face new Big 10 member Nebraska on Nov. 19. Michigan’s last game of the regular season, on Saturday, Nov. 26, brings the annual chance to bang helmets with longtime nemesis, the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Check out this GPS powered Mobile Real Estate Search Application in Ann Arbor

On your smartphone, please visit our new MOBILE SEARCH TOOL LINK that helps when you are in the field, looking for information on real estate listings for sale.  Make sure you bookmark the link after you go to www.MobileRealty.me on your smartphone or iPad.  

I find this app very helpful when I am on the road and or sitting in front of a property or nice neighborhood.  I could search using the normal criteria, like size, price, # of Bedrooms etc. if I wanted....... BUT WHAT I LIKE is using this link to search properties closest to my current location.  The app uses your phones GPS location to find listings closes too you first.  So the house I am sitting in front of pops up automatically!!  Often I like the outside and want to view the interior photos...... then if you like what you tour the property, just hit the favorite button for reference later or hit the app button to instantly send a showing request off, perhaps even getting someone over there right away to show the property before you leave?  

What are you waiting for?  Watch this Video for a demonstation and then bookmark the link on your phone or iPad.  

Take a scenic cruise on this high speed car ferry with you car, RV or motorcycle across Lake Michigan to Milwaukee Wisconsin and beyond.  This auto ferry is a great was to spend a couple scenic hours on your way west.  

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