Residential Building Permits Were Up in 2015 And The Toth Team Remains Positive for 2016

Building permits in Washtenaw County are mandatory if you have intentions of making home improvements. Michigan, as well as Washtenaw County, insists that building permits be obtained prior to construction to ensure compliance and regulate safety among workers. The total numbers of building permits rose in Washtenaw County from 930 in 2014  to 995 in 2015. Consumers cannot help but ask, why have the numbers been increasing at such a slow rate?  The Toth Team asked the question to Bob Filka, CEO – Home Builders Association of Michigan, and here is what Bob had to tell us,

“Our workforce shortage is the result of a perfect storm that included:

An estimated 60,000 people leaving the Michigan construction industry during the downturn.  These people found other careers, left the state, retired, etc.;

  1. During this same downturn, schools eliminated many career tech (i.e., construction) hands-on training programs;
  2. School curriculum requirements moved toward college prep requirements that further eroded the number of kids going into career tech programs;
  3. Cultural shifts and attitudes suggesting that every kid needs to go to college further undermined construction career paths

As a result of the above, we have a much smaller universe of workers.  This problem has constrained production.  It will (and has begun to) impact renovation and repair sectors too.  It is a major problem coming at us and while some believe the sector will simply need to raise wages to attract talent, the problem isn’t that simple.  Wages have been rising, yet the State of Michigan estimates that there are some 5,000 job openings across the state in construction right now.”

The Toth Team always remains positive – We predict that with this winters warmer weather and the interest rates staying low that building permits in Washtenaw County will increase with consumer confidence once again in 2016. Many large builders are scouting for large parcels to develop. If you know anyone who is thinking of selling land, contact us.

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The above table displays an increase of 18.6% in Single Family permits in 2015 over 2014.  If you are considering making improvements to your existing home get your building contractor on board now and place your orders right away so as to be assured you get the job done on time.

Home buyers love to see custom designs and/or original floor plans when purchasing their dream home. These innovative features add personal creativity and make your home stand out more than others! We hope that this year brings growth among our creative society and people start to follow their construction dreams!

Have you ever thought about how much value adding another bedroom or bathroom to your home may increase your personal comfort and your homes potential property valuation? Click here for a property valuation from Kathy Toth and Team! 

Our region has recovered tremendously from our economic downfall in 2005 and The Toth Team is positive and hoping to see these numbers increasing!

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Most Expensive Homes Sold in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 2015

Last year we saw appreciation in many market segments. We would like to look back at what happened last year regarding Luxury Ann Arbor Real Estate. The whole market appreciated 3.3 percent – For complete detail on absorption rates click here! We must take the time to see what the agents have been up to in 2015. Let’s take a look at the top 5 most expensive homes sold in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 2015.  For those homes $1.300,000 to $1400,000, there was only one sold at full price.  For those homes above $1400,000, there is a 16 month supply.  The three Ann Arbor luxury homes that sold were on the market for an average of 183 days.

  • 215 N 5th Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104-1407 – $2,250,000

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This luxurious home is the first of our top 5 most expensive homes sold in Ann Arbor, MI. Ann Arbor is know for great, authentic homes filled with warmth and joy. This beautiful 2 bedroom, 3 bath home was built only four years ago in 2012 so it maintains a modern presents and is in perfect condition. The inside is brand new and completely updated with great features such as high ceilings and gorgeous tiles. Convenient location – Downtown Ann Arbor is great for shopping, outdoor activities, and great music in the summer at Top of the Park! Close to a bus route for students on campus as well as locals looking for close transportation to anywhere around the city!

 

  • 3939 Holden Dr. Ann Arbor, MI 48103  – $1,999,000

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This timeless home has 5 beds and 6 baths and is custom designed down to every single detail – I promise you will fall in love at first sight! The design is dramatic yet unique and beautiful with the high cathedral ceilings and the stunning outside terrace. This home features stunning maple cabinets, only the finest granite counter-tops, and features a serving/wet bar area for you and your guests at future parties and family gatherings. This home sits on about 4 Acres so you have room to play with your children and animals in the privacy of your personal yard. There is a built-in-entertainment system, gorgeous in-ground pool with a pool house, and a sauna for you and your family to relax and vacation whenever you come home.

 

  • 540 Rock Creek Dr. Ann Arbor, MI 48104-1864 – $1,500,000

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You will fall in love with this Cape Cod styled home completely remodeled to appeal to all with high-quality taste!! Perfect locations – Close walk to the Ann Arbor Arb and located close to Geddes. The outside of this home blew me away but when I approached the inside – I was very impressed. Two gorgeous fireplaces were before me in both living rooms, a fabulous kitchen, a blue stone patio, a salt-water pool, and breathtaking gardens. Their garden was actually featured on the 2015 Garden Walk where folks from all over the country where amazed with this property! Marble counter-tops and amazing heated stone floors make it hard to put down the apron and stop cooking! You will feel like you’re on vacation every day when you walk into your bathroom and are welcomed by a steam shower and jetted tub – Perfect for relaxing before and after a long work day! The lower level even features a wine cellar. The yard is fenced which is perfect for pets and children to play while adults relax under the sun – stress free! This home will make you reconsider ever leaving the state again!

 

  • 2126 Devonshire Ann Arbor, MI 48104-4060 – $1,315,000

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Gorgeous, thoughtful home built close to U of M campus and Hospital. All hardwood floors with original trim from when the home was built. The living room has a graceful fireplace for beautiful, snowy Michigan evenings. Large home with five spacious bedrooms and three baths located upstairs. The master bath is recently done and is complete in custom ceramic, timeless additions like this to the home make it so much more meaningful and unique to the owners. This home also includes a guest house with vaulted living room, kitchen, bedroom, and bath (Includes in-floor radiant heat!). The home includes a finished rec room great for maintaining your health and fitness. The garage is large and fully finished so you can use it for storage or parking! The garage also includes a Sub-Zero fridge great for making extra space in the kitchen fridge! You will not be let down when you see the interior of this home!

 

  • 1035 Heather Way Ann Arbor, MI 48104-2835 – $1,310,000

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This impeccable Johnson Brothers Custom Built home (2006) is complete with 4 bedrooms and 5 baths, a huge car garage, and divine landscape. The property looks beautiful from a distance and up close – The grass is really that groomed and green! I am so impressed by how well and thought out this house was built – One of a kind! Spacious, big bedrooms for families to have their privacy but a gorgeous living area for everyone to gather and enjoy each other. The kitchen is upgraded and gourmet, complete with top of the line appliances and quality material. This is a must see home to truly appreciates the hard work that was put into making this house unique and top of the line!

 

We are excited to move into a new year with new team goals and visions. Kathytoth.com/about_us

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Around Town: Why You Need to Check Out The Beer Grotto

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Today, we’re talking all about local craft beer! Jake VanAtta, the Marketing Director of the Beer Grotto, is a big time hockey player and an expert on craft beer.

The Beer Grotto is a craft beer and boutique wine lounge that offers Michigan over 48 taps and dozens of types of fine wines. There are three locations: downtown Dexter, Anne Arbor, and Lansing.

At the Beer Grotto, you will be able to try anything in the store before you buy it. Jake wants you to find a beer that you will love. The bartenders, or beer geeks and cork dorks, are 10.01.15certified and are great at understanding your tastes in order to find the perfect beer for you. There’s no Bud Light or Miller here, but they can find something similar and convert you to a craft beer fan!

The Beer Grotto opened in three different locations in order to hit three very different markets. The beer scene is only going up, and the beer industry in Michigan is growing continually, as new breweries open every week. Additionally, the craft beer industry earns over $6.6 billion in revenue nationwide, and provides thousands of jobs. There are 159 breweries in our state alone, and Michigan needs places like the Beer Grotto so you can try all this great beer!

To learn more about the Beer Grotto, simply go to www.BeerGrotto.com. Beer is in high demand and so is real estate, so if you have any real estate questions, give me a call or send me an email. We look forward to hearing from you!

 

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Scioto Hills Subdivision Homes For Sale Ann Arbor

You have found what you have been looking for! Scioto Hills Neighborhood homes for sale are conveniently located next to Maple Rd. and M14 interchange for quick and easy access to the highway. Scioto Hills Neighborhood is perfectly located in the city of Ann Arbor with quick access to all bus routes going all around Washtenaw County.

Scioto Hills Subdivision Homes for Sale is only five minutes away from Downtown, Ann Arbor. In Scioto Hills Neighborhood homes for sale, there are 92 homes ranging from $140,000 and up. One of the first steps when buying a home for sale is to find a trusted local grocery store within a few miles from your new home. Scioto Hills Neighborhood homes for sale is located minutes away from a fresh, local produce store, one of my favorites – Plum Market.

The Maple Village Shopping Center is located less than five minutes down the street and they have many plans for renovations to come in 2016! These homes are perfectly located so you can walk to Kerrytown for their Farmers Market and all the delights of Downtown Ann Arbor .

 

This location is not just perfect for adults but surrounded by nature, animals, and activities for all ages! Veterans Memorial Park is a public recreational site used all year round – from swimming, to sledding, to three different baseball games in one night! Ann Arbor just added an excellent addition to Vet’s park in 2014 – The Ann Arbor Skate Park is free and invites people of all ages to grab their skateboard and safety gear and join fellow skaters!

Do you have children eager to start school? Ann Arbor School District offers the best education for all ages. Skyline High School is the most recent addition to the Ann Arbor School’s and holds around 400 students per grade! There is also Pioneer High School located on W Stadium Blvd. as well as Huron High School located on Fuller Rd. and Community High School on N. Division Street. These are all of the High School’s located in Ann Arbor and are all highly recommended and maintained! Have you been to Ann Arbor on a football Saturday? Make a memory at the University of Michigan Football Stadium with your friends and see the new renovations they have been so eagerly working on!

Ann Arbor is one of the safest locations to live, are you Interested in viewing the crime statistics for Ann Arbor click here.  Ann Arbor is the perfect place to spend your free time embracing the architecture and the history of this great city. The food in Ann Arbor is one of the most highly spoken of topics for locals – You must stop by one of my favorite local deli, Zingerman’s Deli, for the best sandwiches and salads in town! Have you heard of the Starbucks Effect? Research, conducted by Zillow, suggests that having a Starbucks near your home may increase its value. They found that homes within a quarter mile of a Starbucks increased in value by 97% from 1997-2014, compared to just 65% appreciation for those homes not located near a Starbucks. See more about the Starbucks Effect and how it is influencing you right here.

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West Pointe Woods Neighborhood – Homes For Sale in Livingston County

Subdivision EntranceLooking for Michigan homes for sale in a well-maintained, safe neighborhood near Pinckney, Michigan? West Pointe Woods is where you want to be and currently has several homes for sale for you! This beautiful Michigan Real Estate is located in a safe and friendly city where you are greeted around every corner with children laughing and birds singing. Ann Arbor Home Buyer Tips insists that Livingston County is a perfect county to live in when you are an adventurous soul looking for trails, activities, and social events. You can find all of the Parks and Recreation offered near your new neighborhood here! West Pointe Woods Neighborhood allows individuals a place to feel comfortable and make their own while enjoying social functions such as board meetings and neighborhood events!

This Michigan Real Estate neighborhood backs into the marvelous Rush Lakes Golf Cours– Owned by Henry Ford Hospital. Knowing that all of Rush Lakes profits from the Golf Course go to cancer research gives locals just one more reason to play golf and support a cause we should all be passionate about! Most Michigan Real Estate does not offer the incredible, blue Portage Chain of Lakes located only a short five minutes away from your new home.

3233460.00Livingston County area was first settled in 1827 and since has made a legacy. You will not be disappointed by the location of West Point Woods Neighborhood and the beautiful Michigan homes near you! Surrounded by nature and beautiful landscape that your neighbors takes pride in maintaining. Wondering about your local transportation? Livingston County Airport offers a wide range of services supporting the needs of locals and providing safety and resources for all. It is conveniently located near three local highways to allow easy access to US 23, I-96, and M-59. Interested in knowing who is listening to your needs in Livingston County? Click here to find out who you can contact for your concerns. Worried about the safety and crime rates in the area? No need to worry – You are safe located next to The Livingston County 911 Central Dispatch and Emergency Management where their mission is to provide the highest quality of life to all individuals in Livingston County. Only a few miles down the road the community loves to stays active with events such as the Farmers Market and their Community Yard Sales. Do you have children active in school courses and extracurricular activities? Livingston County delivers the best of education for all Michigan students active and ready to learn. See all school’s located in Livingston County School District and enroll your children today!

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1. Apply here to become a part of the Pinckney Farmers Market! 

2. Apply here to join the Community Yard Sale

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West Pointe Woods Neighborhood homes for sale will make your dreams start to unfold! We are ready to provide you with Ann Arbor Home Buyer Tips and the most recent Michigan Market Updates. We want you to find a home for sale that you are comfortable in and we will not stop until we hear the word from you! One of the top homes in this neighborhood is currently for sale and you can see the virtual tour here! Stay up to date with Michigan Market Updates! The market is HOT and you do not want to miss out on this location!  See all active listings in Dexter MI here!  Many individuals spend too much time worrying the details – The Toth Team promises a stress free experience!

Get ready to invest and improve!

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