Kathy Toth & Team Home Sales Report

The Ann Arbor Area Board of REALTORS has published the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Sales Report for September 2013. The market continues to gain strength.  This is an excellent time for Sellers to consider placing their homes on the market.  Click Here to view the MLS Sales Report as a larger image.  We also have pre-approved buyers ready to purchase!

The Toth Team has enjoyed moving 120 families so far this year. Here is what some of our Raving Fans had to say about the Toth Team.  Video Testimonials.  Do you need to know how much your home is worth?  Let us help you out by having your Home Valuation Report emailed directly to your inbox.   And have you really wanted to know exactly what to do to sell your home?  Read the FREE Definitive Guide to Selling Your Home.

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Kathy Toth and Team are Washtenaw County, Michigan real estate experts who will guide home buyers and sellers through the entire real estate process. Our extensive knowledge of Washtenaw County areas, combined with decades of expertise in the local real estate market is extremely valuable to helping you achieve your goals. For quality service and personal attention during your real estate transaction, contact Kathy Toth and Team for all your home buying and selling needs.

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Eric Reou Joins Kathy Toth Team of Keller Williams Realty

Photo1Kathy Toth and Team REALTORS® welcome Eric Reou to the Ann Arbor Area Real Estate Experts team as our Client Care Manager, Listing Coordinator.  “Eric’s customer service skills make him a great addition to our team,” Toth said.  Eric previously held a position with Goldstar Mortgage, and this knowledge will be very beneficial as well.

Toth is confident that her team will continue to provide outstanding service to Ann Arbor area home buyers and home sellers.

Kathy Toth & Team REALTORS® have several open positions for those considering a career in Real Estate or a career move to Keller Williams Realty.  Details are continually updated at http://www.KathyToth.com/job_opportunities

Kathy Toth and Team have been serving Washtenaw County real estate including Dexter, Ann Arbor, Chelsea and Saline clients for over 24 years. They are among the top one percent of REALTORS® nationally and have been featured twice on House Hunters HGTV. Kathy works directly with listing and buyer representative partners towards exceeding her client’s expectations while meeting their real estate purchase or sale objectives.

Kathy is an Associate Broker, Accredited Seller Representative, Certified Distressed Property Expert, and Certified Commercial Investment Member Candidate.

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Kathy Toth and Team are Washtenaw County, Michigan real estate experts who will guide home buyers and sellers through the entire real estate process. Our extensive knowledge of Washtenaw County areas, combined with decades of expertise in the local real estate market is extremely valuable to helping you achieve your goals. For quality service and personal attention during your real estate transaction, contact Kathy Toth and Team for all your home buying and selling needs.

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Michigan Association of REALTOR’S Published State-Wide August 2013 Stats and We Are Looking Good!

The Michigan Association of REALTOR’S (MAR) compiles and publishes a monthly analysis of each of the 40 participating REALTOR Associations. Our local Ann Arbor Area Board of REALTOR’S submits our local stats to MAR each month.  This is a great way to stay abreast of Residential Sales across our entire Pure Michigan State.

How Much is My Home Worth?Ann Arbor has been holding very consistent.  Our August year-to-date average price was $251,943 up from 220,738 last August 2012; a 14.14% increase.  And our 2013 year-to-date price was up in August 17.59% from $217.175 last year to $255,384 in August this year.  We are still improving – See the Ann Arbor Area Board of REALTOR’s report for September 2013.  We still need far more listings.  Just click here to  find out what your home is worth and have a report sent directly to your email inbox. We have buyers ready, willing, and pre-approved to purchase their new homes.

Looking around Michigan, the areas by the water showed nice improvement this year, like for instance Emmet County Board in the northwest lower peninsula that includes Alanson, Bay Harbor, Conway, Harber Springs, and Petoskey fared very well with a 77.20% increase making their average price this year $402,325 up from $227,046 – a whopping Average Price increase of $175,279.  Amazing.  The number of total average sales was only up by 4 units but still an improvement.  Take a look at some of the other areas I have highlighted below.  The number of units may not be huge in some areas but the state is showing so many great signs of improvement. Check out these waterfront properties.

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MAR August 2013 Statistics

Are you looking for some entertainment this weekend.  Michigan plays Indiana a home game this Saturday, October 19, 2013 with a game start time of 3:30 pm ET.  Go out on the Huron River, it’s not too cold yet.  Canoe the Huron River.  Not to soon to pick out your Pumpkins and set the theme for Halloween.  You know what I mean – Just Have Some Fun ! !

Kathy Toth and Team are Washtenaw County, Michigan real estate experts who will guide home buyers and home sellers through the entire real estate process. Our extensive knowledge of Washtenaw County combined with decades of expertise in the local real estate market are extremely valuable in helping you achieve your goals. For quality service and personal attention during your real estate transaction, contact  Kathy Toth and Team for all your home buying and selling needs.

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Kathy Toth Speaks on the Get Ready With Betty Radio Show

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Selling your Ann Arbor home at top dollar is always a concern of home sellers!  With over 24 years of experience, The Toth Team offers quality services and innovative marketing strategies in order to meet and exceed their clients expectations. Kathy Toth joins the host Sharon McRill of Get Ready with Betty to discuss various options to help Ann Arbor home owners sell their home.  Through their services, they hope to earn your business with their exemplary level of service and extensive local knowledge of the Ann Arbor area.

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Kathy Toth and Team are Washtenaw County, Michigan real estate experts who will guide home buyers and sellers through the entire real estate process. Our extensive knowledge of Washtenaw County areas, combined with decades of expertise in the local real estate market is extremely valuable to helping you achieve your goals. For quality service and personal attention during your real estate transaction, contact Kathy Toth and Team for all your home buying and selling needs.

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Great Places to Eat at in Ann Arbor, MI

Dining in Ann Arbor, Michigan is an experience in worldly cultures. If you have a taste for something specific, chances are that any of the unique Ann Arbor neighborhoods has just what your taste buds desire. Ann Arbor is generally known for its varied cuisine with a multi-cultural flair. Restaurant dining covers the top chef gamut of Asian, Middle Eastern, Caribbean, Spanish and good ole Saturday American menus. A taste of Ann Arbor’s delectable dining environment, includes:

Ann Arbor MI Restaurants

Mani Osteria & Bar

  • Italian
  • Downtown Ann Arbor
  • 341 E Liberty St
  • Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Mani Osteria and Bar is a great family friendly restaurant and bar, which specializes in the best in Italian cuisine. Mahogany oak tables, with woodwork trim, as well as white linen sets the tone for this perfect family atmosphere, with dishes prepared by a top chef. Their menu features such fares as pasta, pizza, barbecue ribs, grilled sandwiches, antipasti, soup, crispy pork belly with apricot marmalade, and many specially prepared seafood dishes. While you are enjoying these amazing dishes, you might want to down a glass of Ann Arbor’s popular craft beer, old world wines, and specialty cocktails. They are open, almost daily, to delight your palate, from Tuesday – Sunday.

Jerusalem Garden

  • Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
  • Downtown Ann Arbor
  • 307 S 5th Ave
  • Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Don’t be fooled by the little light brown and green building in this downtown neighborhood. It resembles the many residential homes around it, however it’s the home of Jerusalem Garden, a wonderful restaurant whose menu is filled with big authentic Mediterranean tastes. The University of Michigan students love this restaurant because of its affordability, its proximity to the campus, and large portions of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Whether take-out or dine in, the Jerusalem Garden serves offerings that include hummus, grilled shish kabob, falafel patties, baklava, tabbouli, rice pilaf, mjaddara, soup and salad. The atmosphere is like the neighborhood, old world friendly, helpful, and there is plenty of parking. They welcome you daily for lunch and dinner and their catering service is fast and delicious.

Casey’s Tavern

  • American
  • 304 Depot St
  • Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Casey’s Tavern is a great traditional beer and hamburger style bar. Casey’s is one of the many local neighborhood taverns, sprinkled throughout Ann Arbor. Located across the street from the train station, you can find Casey’s Tavern in the historic neighborhood of Depot Street. It is the neighborhood gathering spot, especially during playoff games. Their menu is the great American cuisine of steaks, beer, fries, burgers, salads, fish, deli sandwiches, vegetables, and their “blackboard specials.” Casey’s was voted Michigan’s best neighborhood tavern because of the dining experience that it provides. Casey offers menu specials for the whole family, many of which are classic foods like black bean chili with grated cheese, onions and sour cream. They are open six days a week, from 11 to 11.

Ann Arbor is a mix of the old and the new, of luxury and affordability. The communities, the people, the entertainment, and the dining experiences help to make Ann Arbor a vibrant, growing, and culturally mixed restaurant for people who believe in living life to the fullest.

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Ann Arbor Smart Seller Program

In our many years of experience as Ann Arbor Real Estate agents, we know that one of the hardest parts of selling your home is setting the correct selling price.

Oftentimes, sellers have put a lot of time, energy and money into their homes and will feel their home is worth more based on their emotions and personal investment.  Yet, having an Ann Arbor Real Estate agent who knows the ins and outs of the current Ann Arbor Real Estate market can give you the guidance that you need.

One of our great programs is the smart seller program which includes a pre-inspection and pre-appraisal.  Having a professional opinion on hand before you price your home gives you a distinct advantage.

Being proactive with the price of your home when selling is key.  You want to remain on top of what buyers are saying during the showings of your home and how the market is moving.  If you have further questions on pricing your home correctly, or have considered selling your Ann Arbor area home but haven’t yet found an agent to help you through the process; please feel free to contact us today!

We would love to help you get your home sold!

Kathy Toth and Team

Your Ann Arbor Real Estate Experts

Keller Williams Realty

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Kathy Toth and Team are Washtenaw County, Michigan real estate experts who will guide home buyers and sellers through the entire real estate process. Our extensive knowledge of Washtenaw County areas, combined with decades of expertise in the local real estate market is extremely valuable to helping you achieve your goals. For quality service and personal attention during your real estate transaction, contact Kathy Toth and Team for all your home buying and selling needs.

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Great Places to Get a Coffee at in Ann Arbor, MI

Ann Arbor, Michigan is known for being an arts and entertainment hub that is home to a variety of top-notch restaurants, boutique shops and more than 200 pristine parks. This vibrant city also boasts plenty of great coffee shops to stop in for your favorite drink and a quick bite to eat. Local favorites include Mighty Good Coffee Cafe, Comet Coffee, and Lab.

Coffee Shops in Ann Arbor MI

Mighty Good Coffee Cafe

  • 217 N. Main Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
  • Phone: (734) 222-4514
  • Website: Click Here

Stop by Mighty Good Coffee Cafe at any time and you’re sure to find the place packed with studying grad students and busy coworkers enjoying the free Wi-Fi along with a delectable coffee. The cafe is located on Main Street in Kerrytown and is known for its knowledgeable, friendly staff who prepare each drink artfully and with skill. Visitors can try the coffee of the day or pick from one of Mighty Good’s signature drinks such as the sea salt cocoa latte, cold press au lait or cinnamon hazelnut latte. Customers can also purchase decaf drinks or fresh roasted beans to brew their own coffee at home. The delicious pastries are a fine accompaniment to any drink and quite popular with all who visit.

Comet Coffee

  • 16 Nickels Arcade, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
  • Phone: (734) 222-0579
  • Website: Click Here

Comet Coffee, located in downtown Ann Arbor inside Nickels Arcade, is open daily and provides complementary Wi-Fi and outdoor seating. This cozy, relaxed cafe offers a variety of drinks including many prepared with single-origin organic beans. Coffee purists rave about Comet Coffee’s devotion to classic drinks such as regular drip coffee, French pressed and espresso. Other favorites among customers include the iced latte and the mocha. Visitors who aren’t sure what to get are encouraged to try a few samples to help them decide. If you’re hungry, don’t hesitate to try the popular apple tart.

Lab

  • 505 E. Liberty Suite 300, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
  • Phone: (734) 827-2233
  • Website: Click Here

Thirsty patrons find Lab nestled in downtown Ann Arbor on East Liberty Street. This coffee shop features minimalist decor and a clean interior that customers find adds to its charm. This popular spot is known for regularly rotating their coffee beans to give customers a variety of choices at each visit. Top customer brew choices include Intelligentsia, Madcap and Counter Culture. Lab also boasts self-serve frozen yogurt as well as a variety of pastries, including several gluten-free options. Free Wi-Fi and outdoor seating are available. Lab also features live music on specified evenings.

Having a Coffee in Ann Arbor

If you love coffee, make sure to check out these great coffee shops in Ann Arbor. In addition to your favorite drinks and pastries, each location offers a unique atmosphere ideal for getting some studying done, meeting with friends or simply treating yourself on a quiet afternoon.

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Restaurant Spotlight: Seva Restaurant in Ann Arbor, MI

If you happen to stroll through the sophisticated city of Ann Arbor, you will find plenty of places that will satisfy your hunger for art, beauty, and culture. If you need to appease another type of hunger, you just might want to check out Seva Restaurant. The address is 314 E Liberty St. Ann Arbor, M.I. This is a vegetarian restaurant, but if you are a meat eater, you will still get your fill here. They have a wide array of dishes to choose from, and they only use the finest ingredients. Seva is a place where you can bring just yourself or your family because they live to please you.

Tempeh Burger in Seva

The Atmosphere

Seva exudes comfort. It thrives on a friendly and peaceful atmosphere. The staff here are pleasant, helpful, and talkative. The decor is fused with art, which means you will be visually stimulated while eating here. You also have the option to bathe in the sun, while you eat outside.

The Food

When your dish arrives, you will see the creativity that Seva puts into every detail. While you wait for you meal, they have appetizers that will tease you. You could try their popular General Tso’s Cauliflower dish. This is made in a light tempura batter and fused with sweet chili sauce. Or you may want to try their very popular yam fries. You can get this with special mayo or vegan bbq sauce. If you are coming for lunch, their hours are 11:00am-3:00pm. You may want to try their Portabella or Tempeh burger.

A chargrilled portabella cap or a chargrilled tempeh patty is sandwiched with an organic toasted wheat bun. This delicious sandwich is also graced with tomato, lettuce and your choice of condiments and cheese. If you arrive around dinner time, you may want to try their enchiladas calabaza. This dish has butternut squash, green onions, chilies, spicy tomato sauce, and it is oozing with Monterrey jack cheese, cream cheese and cheddar.

What Is The Buzz?

This restaurant has received praise from local residents as well as travelers. Many agree that their food can be enjoyed by vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. One person that ate at Seva said they were able to bring their family from out of town here. Everyone was simply delighted with their meal. They were a mixed bunch with both meat eaters and vegetarians. Another happy Seva consumer raves about their selection of drinks available. They have Kombucha, a raw living fermented drink, raw juices, smoothies, as well as many alcoholic drinks. One customer said that their Mojito was the best drink she had in her life. She said the flavor was exquisite and not too strong.

Just to let you know, from June 9th to June 14th, Seva will be joining over 50 Ann Arbor restaurants for a week of dining. They do accept credit cards for your convenience. Their normal hours of operations are Monday through Thursday from 11:00 am to 9 pm, Friday and Saturday from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm, and Sunday from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm. If this has piqued your interest, why not stop by Siva and give it try. You will definitely find something your taste buds will thank you for.

For more information about Seva, visit their website: click here.

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You are invited! 102.9 W4 Country Idol Finals TONIGHT!

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Don’t miss the opportunity of a lifetime!  Join me along with 102.9 W4 Country tonight at the Marriott Eagle Crest Resort in Ypsilanti to see the W4 Country Idol FINALS! It may be difficult to choose a winner, but it won’t be hard to have a lot of fun!

WHEN: FRIDAY June 28th 2013 at the Marriott Eagle Crest Resort in Ypsilanti! Doors open at 6:00pm.

WHAT: Join me, Kathy Toth, as I help choose the W4 Country Idol!  25% of the score is crowd participation, so let’s pack the house!

WHERE: Marriott Eagle Crest Resort – 1275 South Huron Street Ypsilanti, MI 48197

GRAND PRIZE: The grand prize is a 2013 Camaro Convertible!  Don’t miss out!

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Ann Arbor’s Walkability Score – Is it Your Paradise?

Driving has always been one of America’s odd pastimes, with week-long road trips from coast to coast, but sometimes we just want to leave our car behind and walk. Maybe that’s why the downtown area has become so popular with local residents in Ann Arbor. The “walk-able” character of the city has always appealed to those wanting to forget the hassle of traffic and be conveniently located near the university campus, local grocery stores, and favorite restaurants. The charm of any downtown is always determined by it’s “walk score,” and Ann Arbor can proudly tell everyone it scored a 98 out of 100.

Ann Arbor Walkability

Ann Arbor’s Walk Score

Ann Arbor – A Walker’s Paradise

With a walk score of 98, this means you can easily run daily errands without a car. From your downtown loft or condo, you can enjoy a hot coffee one block down the street or see a movie behind your complex. The University of Michigan’s campus is nearby, allowing college students to easily get to class and find what they need. For those who just enjoy living in the city, grocery stores and local marketplaces are all located within a short walking distance — giving you the relaxation of going at your own pace. You don’t need to deal with driving, filling the tank up, or mess with traffic.

Ann Arbor’s Scores

  • Walk Score = 98
  • Bike Score = 99
  • Transit Score = 65

With top scores like this, it’s easy to see why living in downtown Ann Arbor is so pleasurable. Schools, coffee shops, restaurants, and bars are located in one central hub that you can easily get to. However Ann Arbor’s scores are complemented by great places to live. Condo complexes like Liberty Lofts and Sloan Plaza introduce residents to comfortable living matched with unique amenities. Not only is the city at your command, but you also have access to swimming pools, exercise rooms, and breathtaking views. Everything you’ve ever wanted is at your doorstep — literally, so why not give downtown Ann Arbor real estate a look. Search our current listings below:

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