<?xml version="1.0"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Ann Arbor Michigan Real Estate News &amp; Listings Presented By Real Estate One, Group One Realty Team</title><link>http://www.therealtytour.com</link><description></description><lastBuildDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 02:18:32 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title>968 Penniman, Plymouth Michigan</title><description><![CDATA[<p>
	<span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#0000cd;"><strong>Looking for a Property that is Just a 60 Second Walk to Downtown Plymouth Michigan ?</strong></span></span></p>
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	You can&#39;t miss with this one. &nbsp;Check out the property Video Below.</p>
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	More Details on this property can be found here.</p>
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	http://www.therealtytour.com/Property/968-Penniman-Plymouth-Michigan</p>
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	<span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="color:#0000cd;"><strong>PARCEL BACKS TO HINES PARK AND ZONED B-3</strong></span></span></p>
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	<span style="font-size:10pt;"><strong>Great rental home for now with potential to combine with another parcel for future development investment. &nbsp;Ask Listing agent about survey. &nbsp;Close to Downtown and just around the from several of the parks entrances. &nbsp;</strong></span></p>
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	PLYMOUTH CANTON SCHOOLS. OVER 2600 SQ FT. NICE FLOORPLAN. 9&#39; CEILINGS FIRST FLOOR. LARGE KITCHEN AND BREAKFAST NOOK. BIG GREAT ROOM. FIRST FLOOR LIBRARY. NICE BEDROOM SIZES UPSTAIRS. MASTER FEATURES CATHEDRAL CEILING AND PRIVATE BATH. HUGE BACK YARD. NICE CURB APPEAL. SURROUNDING HOMES VERY ATTRACTIVE. SALE SUBJECT TO THIRD PARTY BANK APPROVAL.</p>
]]></description><link>http://www.therealtytour.com/property/39582-DORCHESTER-CIR-CANTON-TWP-Michigan</link><guid>http://www.therealtytour.com/property/39582-DORCHESTER-CIR-CANTON-TWP-Michigan</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:13:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>VAN BUREN- CANTON TWP FORECLOSURE</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.therealtytour.com/property/3977-PALACE-CANTON-TWP-Michigan/images/index/380271/0/t" title="" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>
	Very nice, brick/aluminum 2 story home featuring, 2 car attached garage, hardwood floors,&nbsp; master bath with jacuzzi tub, full basement w/sump and bk yard deck! HOME MAY REQUIRE UPDATES/REPAIRS. SOLD IN &quot;AS-IS&quot; CONDITION. EMD TO BE HELD BY LA OFFICE, BUYER/BA TO VERIFY ALL INFO, ALL DATA APROX , EZ SHOW</p>
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	VERY NICE, 3 BEDROOM, 3.5 BATH RANCH LOCATED IN POPULAR AREA OF CANTON! HOME FEATURES FINISHED BASEMENT, BACKYARD DECK AND 2 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE.&nbsp; A DEFINITE MUST SEE. HOME MAY REQUIRE UPDATES/REPAIRS. SOLD IN &quot;AS-IS&quot; CONDITION. EMD TO BE HELD BY LA OFFICE, BUYER/BA TO VERIFY ALL INFO, ALL DATA APROX , EZ SHOW.&nbsp;</p>
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	A Showoffs Dream! This standout country cape cod offers quality, price, condition and location.&nbsp; 3 large bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, oak kitchen, family room, dining area, living room and more. On 1+ acres with 2 1/2 car attached garage, deck and much more. This home is super clean, pampered and a must see.&nbsp; Short sale - subject to seller and third party approvals.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
]]></description><link>http://www.therealtytour.com/property/46657-WEIMER-SUMPTER-TWP-Michigan</link><guid>http://www.therealtytour.com/property/46657-WEIMER-SUMPTER-TWP-Michigan</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:21:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CHELSEA PRE-FORECLOSURE HOME</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.therealtytour.com/property/428-CHANTILLY-LANE-CHELSEA-Michigan/images/index/380263/0/t" title="" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>
	Sale Price &amp; Commission subject to third party approval. Showing on weekends only.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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	3 BEDROOM, 1.1 BATH WITH A FIREPLACE, FULL BASEMENT AND A 2 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE. YARD IS FENCED. THIS IS A FANNIE MAE HOMEPATH PROPERTY.&nbsp; PURCHASE THIS PROPERTY FOR AS LITTLE AS 3% DOWN. THIS PROPERTY IS APPROVED FOR HOMEPATH MORTGAGE FINANCING AND HOMEPATH RENOVATION MORTGAGE FINANCING. BUYERS AGENT TO VERIFY ALL TAXES AND HOMESTEAD STATUS. BANK ADDENDUMS TO BE SIGNED WITH ACCEPTED OFFER. OCC MUST BE SIGNED. IDRBNG.</p>
]]></description><link>http://www.therealtytour.com/property/1602-MANTON-CANTON-Michigan</link><guid>http://www.therealtytour.com/property/1602-MANTON-CANTON-Michigan</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:03:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ann Arbor Foreclosure</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.therealtytour.com/property/1686-WARREN-ANN-ARBOR-Michigan/images/index/380259/0/t" title="" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>
	3 Bdrm, 2 bath, 1 car attached garage, Updated kitchen &amp; bath. Located on a spacious 1 acre lot. This is a Fannie Mae property. Buyer &amp; Buyers Agent to verify all data. EMD to be held by Listing Broker. Buyer to sign Real Estate Purchase Addendum &amp; First Look Initiative Occupancy Cert. w/offer. Purchase this home for as little as 3% down! HomePath Mortgage &amp; HomePath Renovation Mortgage Financing Avail. &quot;The seller has directed that all offers on this listing be made using the HomePath Online Offer system at the HomePath website.&quot;</p>
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	Peaceful setting; screened-in porch and cedar deck.&nbsp;&nbsp; Expanded laundry room, ceramic in kit and foyer. Vaulted GR w/FP. Island kitchen. Master suite with jetted tub. Replacements include windows, well pump, roof and siding, radon system. Buyer must be willing to wait apx 3 mo but could close less.&nbsp; Also, home inspections up front and EMD.&nbsp; Priced to sell.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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	3 BED 2.5 BATH HOME IN&nbsp;CANTON TOWNSHIP. VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT. THIS IS A&nbsp;BANK-OWNED PROPERTY</p>
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	EMD $1000 TO BE DEPOSITED WITH LISTING OFFICE NO EXCEPTIONS ALL OFFERS MUST HAVE A PREQUALIFY LETTER. NO COMMISSION TO AGENT BUYER. BA TO VERIFY ALL INFO FINANCING AVAILABLE CHASE BANK. $250 COMPLIANCE FEE FROM BUYER TO LIST OFFICE.</p>
]]></description><link>http://www.therealtytour.com/property/3433-Parklawn-CANTON-TWP-Michigan</link><guid>http://www.therealtytour.com/property/3433-Parklawn-CANTON-TWP-Michigan</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:23:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ann Arbor Comes in at Number 10 in Realtor.com’s Top-10 Turnaround Towns!</title><description><![CDATA[<p>It is no secret that it&rsquo;s been a rough four years for real estate in all pockets of the United States. It seems that no community was immune to the plague of foreclosures and tanking home values. Cities that were once golden children of the real estate boom became the poster children for the bursting housing bubble. So, it has been a dark era for the real estate sector for several years, but now there&rsquo;s a light at the end of the tunnel. Ten standout cities are leading the turning tide, hopefully becoming bellwethers for the general recovery and stabilization of the housing market nationwide. Realtor.com has selected these ten cities based on year-over-year improvements in three areas: increasing median home prices, decreasing length of time that houses sit on the market unsold, and decreasing unemployment rates.</p>
<p>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&rsquo;s list, proudly representing the Midwest, is <a href="http://www.therealtytour.com/michigan/Ann-Arbor-real-estate-and-homes-for-sale">Ann Arbor, Michigan</a>!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.mirental.info/" target="_blank">Ann Arbor</a> 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&mdash;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.</p>
<p>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!</p>]]></description><link>http://www.therealtytour.com/Blog/Ann-Arbor-Comes-in-at-Number-10-in-Realtorcoms-Top-10-Turnaround-Towns</link><guid>http://www.therealtytour.com/Blog/Ann-Arbor-Comes-in-at-Number-10-in-Realtorcoms-Top-10-Turnaround-Towns</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2011 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Happy Holiday Yodeling Cat Video</title><description><![CDATA[<p>
	<strong>Check out this Cool Cat Video</strong></p>
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	<strong><span style="color:#2f4f4f;">Happy HOlidays Everyone!</span></strong></p>
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	Please keep us in mind if we can help you or an associate with their <a href="http://www.therealtytour.com/Ann-Arbor-area-community-map" target="_blank">real estate pursuits</a> in 2012!</p>
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	<a href="http://www.therealtytour.com/Ann-Arbor-area-community-map" target="_blank">Ann Arbor Area Community Information Click here</a></p>
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	<span style="color:#0000cd;"><strong>LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ABOUT YPSILANTI&nbsp;TOWNSHIP ?</strong></span></p>
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	Check out the Ypsilanti Public Library</p>
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	Watch this Video&nbsp;</p>
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<p>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 <a href="http://www.mtbrighton.com/events.php" target="_blank">special events</a> 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&rsquo;s Day and Thursday Lady&rsquo;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.</p>
<p>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 Caf&eacute; snow shop means everyone can hit the slopes in style!</p>
<p>Plus, after a long day of sailing down the mountain or practicing tricks in the terrain park, Mt. Brighton&rsquo;s cozy lodge will give you a chance to unwind and warm up next to the fireplace. The Bauery Bar and Grill&mdash;a full-service, sit-down restaurant&mdash;serves up excellent food and beverages, making it the perfect place to dine with friends while swapping stories about your time on the slopes.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.mtbrighton.com/member.php" target="_blank">Memberships</a> 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 <a href="http://www.mtbrighton.com/rates.php" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>]]></description><link>http://www.therealtytour.com/Blog/Mt-Brighton-Skiing-and-Snowboarding</link><guid>http://www.therealtytour.com/Blog/Mt-Brighton-Skiing-and-Snowboarding</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Michigan Pond Hockey Classic</title><description><![CDATA[<p>The 2012 <a href="http://www.michiganpondhockey.com/page/show/382011-home" target="_blank">Michigan Pond Hockey Classic</a> will take place January 13<sup>th</sup> through the 15<sup>th</sup>, on Whitmore Lake. This annual event is one of the fastest growing hockey tournaments of its kind in Michigan. The three days of the tournament will consist of back-to-back 4-on-4 matches, taking place on the frozen lake, just as hockey was played in the good old days.</p>
<p>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 <a href="http://www.michiganpondhockey.com/page/show/424048-charity" target="_blank">Michigan Pond Hockey Sports Charities</a> (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 &ldquo;pay to play&rdquo; model, and it is the mission of MPHSC to make participation in athletic programs a reality for every child who desires it.</p>
<p>MPHSC Vice President, Ed Gentile, echoed this sentiment, stating, &ldquo;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.&rdquo;</p>
<p>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!</p>
<p>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 <a href="http://www.michiganpondhockey.com/page/show/395771-register" target="_blank">register</a> as soon as possible. Registration closes on December 11th.</p>]]></description><link>http://www.therealtytour.com/Blog/Michigan-Pond-Hockey-Classic</link><guid>http://www.therealtytour.com/Blog/Michigan-Pond-Hockey-Classic</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:48:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Weber's Inn Ann Arbor Michigan Free Dinners</title><description><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>ANOTHER CONTEST WINNER FOR DINNER FOR TWO AT WEBER'S INN</strong></span></p>
<p>ANN ARBOR MICHIGAN</p>
<p>For those of you who don't know already, we are always giving away Dinner for Two at Weber's Inn Ann Arbor Michiga. &nbsp;Just click on the links below to enter the contest. &nbsp;</p>
<p>Check out this Video taken with another Lucky winner!</p>
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<p>Click "Like" on one or all of these Sites for chance(s) to Enter and win the contest to Win Dinner for Two at Webers Inn Ann Arbor, Michigan</p>
<p><a title="Great place to Post Events and Deals in Ann Arbor" href="http://www.Facebook.com/A2Fun" target="_blank">Things to Do in Ann Arbor</a></p>
<p><a title="Great Place to Post Events &amp; Deals " href="http://www.Facebook.com/Saline.MI" target="_blank">Things to Do in Saline</a></p>
<p><a title="Ann Arbor Realty Information" href="http://www.Facebook.com/AnnArborHome" target="_blank">Ann Arbor Real Estate</a></p>]]></description><link>http://www.therealtytour.com/Blog/Webers-Inn-Ann-Arbor-Michigan-Free-Dinners</link><guid>http://www.therealtytour.com/Blog/Webers-Inn-Ann-Arbor-Michigan-Free-Dinners</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 23:49:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ann Arbor Michigan Area Information Video</title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong><span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">NEW TO THE AREA?</span></span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO ABOUT ANN ARBOR </span></span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">(click the 4 arrows for larger image)</span></span></strong></p>
<p><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/32284423?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><br /><a title="Click here to View Ann Arbor Area Information Video" href="http://www.therealtytour.com/Blog/Ann-Arbor-Michigan-Area-Information-Video" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">View the Video By Clicking Here</span></a></p>
<p><a title="Check out the All MLS Listings Here for Direct Broker Access!" href="http://www.TheRealtyTour.com" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ann Arbor Area Real Estate Information Here</span></a></p>
<p><a title="Get Local Event and Deal Info Here" href="http://www.Facebook.com/A2Fun" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Local Events and Activities Here</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Our website has lots of resources providing Ann Arbor Area Information using the tabs above. &nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Please Contact Tom if you need any information about Real Estate, Schools, contractor and community recommendations. &nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thanks for Stopping!</span></p>]]></description><link>http://www.therealtytour.com/Blog/Ann-Arbor-Michigan-Area-Information-Video</link><guid>http://www.therealtytour.com/Blog/Ann-Arbor-Michigan-Area-Information-Video</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tips for Winterizing Your Home</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Old Man Winter is sneaking up on us once again. He does this every year, and yet many of us find ourselves unprepared when he springs out from behind the bushes, drops the temperatures down into the Arctic range and unleashes a torrent of wind and snow. Beyond the discomfort that the cold can bring, winter can usher in a series of expenses &ndash; but there are ways to cut down on potentially expensive heating and repair bills.</p>
<p>So, for all of the procrastinators out there, here are some very simple, basic tips for preparing your Michigan home for Old Man Winter&rsquo;s inevitable onslaught:</p>
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<li>Seal      as many of your house&rsquo;s drafty areas as possible (screens, windows, doors,      etc.) with weather stripping, plastic or caulk.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>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&rsquo;s recommended that you open the pipes slightly and bleed out      some air. When water appears, close the      valve.</li>
<li>Make      sure that all of your carbon monoxide and smoke detectors are functioning      properly and have fresh batteries.</li>
<li>Cover      exposed pipes with insulating material or heat tape, and insulate electrical      outlets against heat loss and air leaks. </li>
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<p>Use these quick-and-easy tips to get started and like the proverbial snowball rolling down a hill, you&rsquo;ll have your Michigan house winterized in no time. You&rsquo;ll save money on heat and maybe even prevent your pipes from bursting during serious cold snaps.</p>]]></description><link>http://www.therealtytour.com/Blog/Tips-for-Winterizing-Your-Home</link><guid>http://www.therealtytour.com/Blog/Tips-for-Winterizing-Your-Home</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>So Just What is a Short Sale?</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Every short sale situation is unique, so it&rsquo;s impossible to give a one-size-fits-all definition. However, there are some factors common to all of them that we&rsquo;ll attempt to explain below.</p>
<p>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&rsquo;s credit standing, the alternative &ndash; foreclosure &ndash; is worse still.</p>
<p>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.&nbsp;</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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&rsquo;s financial or economic hardship is preventing him or her from paying the deficiency.</p>
<p>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&rsquo;s credit report. Nevertheless, in some situations a short sale is unavoidable because the impact of an actual foreclosure is worse.</p>]]></description><link>http://www.therealtytour.com/Blog/So-Just-What-is-a-Short-Sale</link><guid>http://www.therealtytour.com/Blog/So-Just-What-is-a-Short-Sale</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
