Ann Arbor Home Prices: Year End Review Residential Sales Stats

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Ann Arbor Area Board and Michigan Association of REALTOR’S® has posted the Year End  2012 December Residential Sales Statistics.  Washtenaw County is doing exceptional overall.

  1. The December Average Sales Price went from $204,322. To $217,080 showing an increase of 6.24%
  2. The 2012 Number of Sales Year-to-Date was also up 8.01%.
  3. In addition, the report shows another important statistic for Sellers which is that the Year-To-Date Average December Price increased by 9.36% over last year having gone from $194,967 to $213,221.
  4. Washtenaw County reports that our Average Sales Price is one of the highest overall in the State according to Michigan Association of Realtors®.

This is very good news for home Sellers in Washtenaw County because there are less Ann Arbor homes for sale.  Sellers – this is great news and a terrific time to sell your Ann Arbor  home or condo. With inventory low, some properties are receiving multiple offers.  Be aware that there is more competition for homes,  but buyers can take advantage of the low interest rates. This is really a wonderful time to purchase a new home.  Talk to the real estate experts at Kathy Toth and Team – your Ann Arbor Real Estate Experts.  Remember, we are still down about 18 percent from our 2005 peak and have foreclosures.

The Michigan Association of REALTOR’S gathers reports from all affiliated Board Associations across our State and publishes these stats for review.  See full statistical report below (click on chart for larger image).

MI Assoc of REALTORS Dec 2012 Report

Midwest Region Consumer Price Index – December 2012 – Consumer Prices in the Midwest down 0.2 percent in December, but 1.8 percent higher over the year.  

FORECAST-CHART.com (see chart below)  “ Forecast-Chart.com is forecasting a rise in Michigan Home Prices  of 0.66%.”  over the near future.

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Ann Arbor Area Real Estate; 254 Wolff Road, Manchester, MI 48158

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254 Wolff Road, Manchester 48158

 

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$224,900 | 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 2 Acres | MLS #: 3209938

Can you say beautiful lake front home on a private all-sports lake on over 2 acres of land? Updated ranch with three bedrooms and two baths. Enjoy the open kitchen with cathedral ceilings that overlook the lake and opens up to the family room and deck. Private large guest bedroom with a walk in closet and master bedroom with a walk in closet and tremendous views of the lake! The third bedroom is located in a walk-out lower level with full bathroom. Enjoy the hot tub and lake views. This home makes you feel like you’re on a permanent vacation. Large private living room can be made more private by closing glass doors. Updates include Anderson windows and new addition build in 2010. Purchase price also includes a 1/4 acre buildable lot with lake access to Lake Columbia; A private lake in Jackson County (see attachment). Just 10 mins to the Village of Manchester with all its charming shops and eateries.  Add this Ann Arbor Real Estate to your Favorites now!

Dexter Real Estate: 10485 Mountain View Drive, Dexter, MI 48130

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10485 Mountain View Drive, Dexter 48130


$449,000 | 4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | 10 Acres | MLS #: 3209820

Great end of the Cul-de-sac private location with 10 gorgeous mostly wooded acres. Enjoy this quality authentic salt box home with all of its charms. Custom wide plank hardwood flooring throughout and beautiful limestone fireplace make this traditional home a work of art. If you like to cook you will love this large country kitchen. The old-fashioned kitchen is spacious–the perfect place to gather or overflow into the family room or the large 692 sq. ft. outside deck. This home has 3,300 square feet of comfortable living space with large spacious rooms with plenty of storage along with a second floor laundry. This home comes equipped with four bedrooms with three full baths. This home has been updated with new carpeting upstairs and fresh paint and is ready to move into. Whether your passion is cars or woodworking, you’ll appreciate the properties 32×48 (1,536 sq. ft.) heated pole barn workshop along with its electric/hydraulic hoist.  This Dexter Real estate is a true gem, call today to schedule a private showing!

3209820Blending a bustling real estate market in an idyllic small-town setting with great schools and friendly people, Dexter has become a wonderful place for anyone seeking an amazing place for raising a family and making new friends. Be sure to explore Dexter’s many great established neighborhoods and new developments to find the perfect home!

 

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Dexter Real Estate: 7216 Quakenbush, Huron Farms Subdivision

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Huron Farms Subdivision Home For  Sale: 7216 Quakenbush, Dexter 48130

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$199,900 | 3 Bedrooms | 2.5 Bathrooms | 0.24 Acres | MLS #: 3209545

You will be pleasantly surprised by another Huron Farms home brought to you by your Dexter Real Estate Experts! Three bedroom and two and half bath home in located in the sought after Huron Farms Neighborhood in the quaint village of Dexter. This popular open floor plan has a great room with a wood burning fireplace that opens to a formal dining room and kitchen with beautiful hardwood floors. Upstairs you will find and enjoy the spacious master bedroom with cathedral ceiling and master bath. The upstairs also has two additional large bedrooms and guest bath. The lower level has a full basement with 9 ft. ceilings and an egress window with lots of room for storage or could be finished off for additional square footage. You will also enjoy the spacious outdoor deck overlooking the backyard. Easy access to everything and in walking distance to Busch’s Fresh Food Market, Country Market, and many shops and restaurants. This home has been updated with a new roof and vinyl siding in 2012. Add this one to your favorites and Blog 1schedule a look inside this great Dexter Real Estate.

Tucked away along the banks of the Huron River, the Village of Dexter is growing in leaps and bounds. Although Dexter’s current population estimates are under 3,000, the village is coming into its own, and new residents are creating a need for new residential developments, retail and entertainment options. But as Dexter continues to grow, the community’s emphasis on family life and preservation of its historical charm are never forgotten.

Seller says:

“Dexter is a great community. I like the small town feel. There is something for everyone in Dexter! From Kids to Seniors ! From canoeing on the Huron River to the Dexter Garden Club!

It is a great place to raise a family.  Dexter has a great school system. Eleven years ago our girls were 10 and 12 years old.   Both had great academic experiences here.

The Red Brick is one of my favorite places to eat and Busch’s is my favorite grocery store.  We also enjoy going to the Encore Theater.

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Ann Arbor Community Events and Entertainment for January

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January has arrived and there is something for everyone here in Ann Arbor. Take a look at a few of the events happening around town this month!

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November 24, 2012 – January 06, 2013

Feast! at Matthaei Botanical Gardens

Take a seat at our table as we celebrate food around the world this season at Matthaei Botanical Gardens. In an homage to global foodways, Feast! takes a look at world food traditions and the many ways plants play an indispensable role in cooking, celebrations, holidays, and festivals. Feast! takes its inspiration from the food plants that grow in the conservatory at Matthaei Botanical Gardens and reveals some fascinating history and facts you might not have known about such plants as vanilla, black pepper, cinnamon, and chocolate. Throughout the exhibit you’ll also find seasonal flower displays, decorated holiday trees, a fairy and troll village, activities for kids, and more.

Exhibit highlights:

  • Holiday flower display
  • Seasonal items in the Garden Store
  • Kids’ activities
  • Free conservatory admission
  • Fairy and troll village
  • Open New Year’s Day

Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Ann Arbor, MI
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When: Monday & Tuesday: 10 am-4:30 pm, Wednesday: 10 am-8 pm, Thursday – Sunday: 10 am-4:30 pm
Cost: This is a free event.

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January 07, 2013

Big Band Night: The Paul Keller Orchestra Celebrates The World Premiere of ‘Brill’

In the Multi-Purpose Room: The Performance Network Theatre joins with the Ann Arbor District Library for a night of Big Band music featuring The Paul Keller Orchestra, one of Michigan’s finest, oldest, most-respected and well-traveled jazz big bands.

This do-not-miss event is also a celebration of the world premiere of Brill – David Wells’ comedy (with music) of a washed-up big band songwriter and the introduction of rock and roll that begins performances at the Performance Network on January 10 and runs through February 10. Cast members and Performance Network staff will provide an introduction to this delightful new play at the library concert.

Since its inception in 1989 by string bassist, composer and arranger Paul Keller, the Paul Keller Orchestra has garnered great popular and critical acclaim accepting, among other awards, the 2003 and 2007 Detroit Music Awards for Best Big Band. The Orchestra has recorded seven CDs, enjoyed two European tours, and performed at nearly every Michigan music festival. Their voluminous library of over 1,000 arrangements includes classic, obscure and original big band material from the entire history of jazz.

Brill is a world premiere comedy with music and takes place in the 1959 in Manhattan’s famous Brill Building where a washed up Big Band songwriter faces the inevitability of rock and roll when a young woman shows up at his office with her guitar, her aspirations, and more than a few secrets. Can this odd couple make beautiful music together – or will their culture clash land one of them out on the streets?

Enjoy an evening of music from the big band era performed by on of Michigan’s finest orchestras and learn more about this world premiere play of a big band songwriter!

Ann Arbor District Library, Downtown (main) Branch
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When: 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Cost: This is a free event.

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January 09, 2013

The University of Michigan Hosts Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibit: IndiVisible: African Na

An important part of the American story has long been invisible–the story of people who share African American and Native American ancestry. For 500 years or more, African American and Native people have come together, creating shared histories, communities, and ways of life. Often divided by prejudice, laws, or twists of history, African-Native Americans are united by a double heritage that is truly indivisible. Their historic journey will be explored in an upcoming exhibit at the University of Michigan.

IndiVisible: African Native American Lives in the Americas is a Smithsonian traveling exhibition that explores this history. The exhibit will be on display from January 9 to 31, 2013 at the Duderstadt Center Gallery on the University of Michigan’s North Campus, 2281 Bonisteel Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI 48109. The Gallery is open from 12-6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 12-5 p.m. on Sundays. The gallery will be open from 12-6 p.m. on Martin Luther King Day.

Exhibit-opening celebration: In U-M’s Arthur Theatre, 1226 Murfin Avenue on the North Campus. On January 10, 4:00-6:00 p.m, Identities in Black, Red and White: A Roundtable Discussion will celebrate the exhibit’s opening. This public program will address mixed-race identities from autobiographical and storytelling perspectives and within the context of social and cultural analysis. The roundtable panelists express a mixed native identity of some kind — whether that connection is via family ties and/or cultural ties:
-Dr. Tiya Miles, U-M professor of Afroamerican and African Studies and Native American Studies-Moderator
-Dr. Adesola Akinleye, dance scholar and founder of Dancing Strong
-Elizabeth Atkins, U-M alumna and Detroit-based best-selling novelist and journalist
-Dr. Robert Keith Collins, assistant professor of American Indian Studies at San Francisco State University.
-Dr. Philip J. Deloria, U-M professor of History, American Culture, and Native American Studies

A reception and exhibit viewing will follow the discussion.

The Identities in Black, Red and White: A Roundtable Discussion and IndiVisible exhibit viewing will also celebrate the beginning of the Understanding Race Theme Semester, a campus-wide program that will explore issues of race through courses, events, performances, and exhibits from January through April. Many of these events are open to the public. The theme semester is organized by the U-M’s College of Literature, Science and the Arts.

The Ann Arbor display of IndiVisible is coordinated by the University of Michigan Museum of Natural History. Support for the IndiVisible exhibit and opening event was provided by the University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts; Museum of Natural History; Department of Afroamerican and African Studies; Native American Studies Program; Center for Engineering Diversity and Outreach; and Department of English. The Smithsonian Community Grant program, funded by MetLife Foundation, is a proud sponsor of these public programs. Smithsonian and MetLife Foundation logos are attached.

IndiVisible: African-Native American Lives in the Americas was developed, produced, and circulated by the National Museum of the American Indian, the National Museum of African American History and Culture, and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service.

Arthur Miller Theatre, U-M Walgreen Drama Center
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When: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
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January 11, 2013

JAZZ MASTER SERIES: Featuring guitarist Johnny Lawrence

Johnny Lawrence: John E. Lawrence, a life long resident of Ypsilanti is one of Michigan’s most talented and respected guitarists. John is now gaining national recognition with the recent contract with Mel Bay Publications, Inc., one of the country’s largest publishers of instructional materials. Among Mr. Lawrence’s many accomplishments is a performance at Carnegie Hall. In addition to touring throughout the United States and performing at Jazz Festivals such as: Boston Globe, New Orleans, and Montreaux Detroit, he has performed in Haiti, Surinam, Germany, and the Montreaux Jazz Festival in Switzerland.

John has made television appearances on three nationally syndicated programs: Kelly & Company, PM Magazine and Good Morning America. He has also performed with Atlantic Records recording artists, Straight Ahead, a Detroit-based female jazz group.

Tad Weed: Tad Weed is a powerhouse of a pianist who recently relocated from Los Angeles to the Midwest. Tad’s discography includes over a dozen CD’s, and he has performed with some of the greatest names in jazz including John Patitucci, Mundell Lowe, Carmen McCrae, Charles Lloyd and Woody Herman. His artistically rich and diverse background allows him to command a wide range of styles, from Be Bop to the Blues, and from Funk to the Avant Garde. He has played concerts, clubs, television and radio around the world, in such exotic places as Brazil and China, as well as Holland, England, France, Germany and Finland. Some of his more noteworthy appearances include The Concord Jazz Festival, The Boston Globe Jazz Festival at Symphony Hall, The Kool Jazz Festival and The Berlin Radio Festival.

Kurt Krahnke: Acoustic Bassist Kurt Krahnke is a graduate of the Berklee College of Music, but also studied at the New England Conservatory of Music. He toured the east coast with Ron Levy for two years and then returned to Detroit, where he taught with the Summer Music Program under the direction of Wendell Harrison. Since his return to Michigan, Krahnke has played with Phil Lasley, Jimmy Giuffre, Joe Henderson, Sonny Fortune, Pinetop Perkins, Russell Green, and toured and recorded with Leon Thomas. In 1989, Kurt performed as a finalist in the Hennessey Jazz Search in Hollywood, CA, with the Steve Wood/Brad Felt Quintet. Krahnke played and toured with the acclaimed JC Heard Orchestra from 1986-89 and received the Best Jazz Bassist award from the Metro-Times. Kurt has recorded and played with Paul VornHagen for eight years and continues to serve as a mentor for young bassists in the region.

Sean Dobbins: Sean Dobbins got his start as a sought-after Detroit area jazz sideman at a young age, when he would regularly play with Blue Note artist Louis Smith.

Though still young by jazz standards, Dobbins has amassed an impressive list of playing companions. He has performed/toured/recorded with Johnny Basset, Benny Golson, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Frank Morgan, Joey DeFrancesco, George Cables, James “Blood” Ulmer, Paul Finkbeiner, Larry Willis, Rodney Whitaker, Johnny O’Neal, Paul Keller, Tad Weed, Kurt Krahnke, Kelly Broadway, David “Fathead” Newman, Donald Walden, Ramona Collins and Michael Gabriel. Sean’s sound can best be described as hard-driving, solid rhythm with refreshing melodic sensibility. Some of Sean’s influences include Art Blakey, Jeff Hamilton, Jeff “Tain” Watts, Ed Thigpen, Sonny Payne, and also Detroit area greats Gerald Cleaver and Pete Siers.

A product of the Ann Arbor Public Schools, Sean has stayed devoted to education throughout his life. Early mentor Louis Smith, an Ann Arbor Public Schools band teacher, impressed the importance of a good education upon Sean at an early age. Sean is known in his community as a band director, drum teacher and positive influence for many.

Kerrytown Concert House
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When: 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm
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January 20, 2013 – January 25, 2013

Ann Arbor Restaurant Week

Extraordinary three course dinner menus and prix fare lunch menus from Ann Arbor’s best restaurants. Experience cuisine that delights your palate and defines the art of dining in Ann Arbor. With nearly 50 restaurants to choose from, now is your chance to discover new restaurants and enjoy favorites at a discounted price. Make reservations early at participating restaurants. Tables fill fast during this great event.

Ann Arbor, MI
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When: Jan 20, 2013 @ 11:00 am to Jan 25, 2013 @ 8:00 pm

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January 24, 2013

Ann Arbor Civic Theatre presents ‘Bedroom Farce’

Ann Arbor Civic Theatre presents the lively comedy, Bedroom Farce, directed by Paul Bianchi, January 24-27, 2013 at the University of Michigan’s Arthur Miller Theatre.

Bedroom Farce, by premier British playwright Alan Ayckbourn, is a wild romp set in the middle of the sexual revolution of the 70’s. Over the course of one Saturday evening, a troubled couple, Susannah and Trevor, inflict their misery on unsuspecting parents, friends, and exes. In three separate bedrooms, sexual tension, marital strife, and hijinx ensue.

“This play is a celebration of the eccentricities of ordinary life,” says director Paul Bianchi. “Even though it is set in London, the plot and humor are universal. The play is not your standard farce; in fact, the original title was Bedroom Farce – A Comedy. Critics were quick to point out that the play is not a farce. There is a lot of physical comedy, but it is the interaction of the characters that drives the plot and the humor.”

The talented cast of Bedroom Farce features Molly Logue as Susannah, Mario Merola as Trevor, Michelle Skrobot as Delia, Roger Kerson as Ernest, Morgan Brown as Malcolm, Emily Caffery as Kate, Jarrod Cassar as Nick, and Ashley Davis as Jan.

Arthur Miller Theatre, U-M Walgreen Drama Center
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When: 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm

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January 25, 2013 – January 26, 2013

The Ark Presents: The 36th Ann Arbor Folk Festival

The 36th Ann Arbor Folk Festival, a fund-raiser for The Ark, Ann Arbor’s non-profit home for folk, roots, and ethnic music is Presented by The Ark with the University of Michigan Center for Campus Involvement. The Festival takes place at Hill Auditorium on Friday, January 25 and Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. each night.

Friday:
CITY AND COLOUR
RODRIGUEZ
TRAMPLED BY TURTLES
DELTA RAE
CARL BROEMEL
FRONTIER RUCKUS
BROWN BIRD
COLIN HAY, MC

Saturday:
THE HEAD AND THE HEART
LUCINDA WILLIAMS
DAR WILLIAMS
FRANK FAIRFIELD
THE STEEL WHEELS
BROTHER JOSCEPHUS AND THE LOVE REVOLUTION
DREW NELSON
COLIN HAY, MC

Hill Auditorium, 825 N. University, Ann Arbor
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When: Jan. 25, 2013 – Jan. 26, 2013: 6:30pm each night
Cost: One night: $35-$160, Series: $60-$290
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Above was a sampling of the activities occurring in our community during the month of October. Please be sure to check out one of the many events being held during the month and have a good time!

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Ann Arbor Real Estate: 5204 Shepper Road, Stockbridge, MI 49285

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 5204 Shepper Road, Stockbridge 49285

$119,900 | 3 Bedrooms | 1 Bathrooms | 4.74 Acres | MLS #: 3209402

Blog 1You will be pleasantly surprised! Three bedroom and one bath home in rural Stockbridge on a 4.74 acre lot. Beautiful country setting that is accessible on all paved roads. Easy access to main roads and is minutes away from Stockbridge village and just 15 minutes to downtown Chelsea. You will enjoy the new remodeled kitchen with oak cabinets and hardwood oak floor. This home also has remodeled bath with tub and separate shower. Check out the great outdoors on the wrap around deck that can be accessed from kitchen, great room and bedroom. This home has a large out building that can store your car and has plenty of room to store all your toys. Call today to schedule a private showing of this Ann Arbor Real Estate.  Please pay attention to exclusions.

Blog 2The Village of Stockbridge was founded in 1835 and incorporated in 1889.  The Village of Stockbridge is incorporated as a General Law Village with a Council/President form of government.  Stockbridge is placed snuggly between Lansing, home of the MSU Spartans and our State’s Capital, and Ann Arbor home of the U of M Wolverines.  The Village has a little of something for everyone from antiques, flowers, restaurants and much more.

 

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Ann Arbor Real Estate: 514 Arthur, Chelsea, MI 48118

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Sorenson Subdivision: 514 Arthur, Chelsea 48118

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$99,900 | 3 Bedrooms | 1 Bathrooms |  MLS #: 3209340

You will be pleasantly surprised! Great starter home with 3 bedrooms and 1 bath that is priced to sell and is located in the Sorensen Subdivision. Easy access to and walking distance to down town Chelsea. Close to shopping, restaurants, pharmacy and banking. Only 20 minutes to Ann Arbor. Spacious living room, kitchen with raise panel white cabinets and plenty of storage areas. Three season screened Florida room attached to back of home. Two car detached garage with new doors. Spacious back yard with room for garden. Updates include: Roof, furnace and water heater. Schedule a showing to view this Ann Arbor Real Estate before it’s too late….

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Chelsea’s charming downtown could have easily been the inspiration for a classic Norman Rockwell painting of true Americana. Lined with many unique and independently-owned stores, coffee shops and delightful restaurants, Chelsea’s downtown area also plays host to the city’s many festivals and fairs. Other notable landmarks in Chelsea include the historical ClockTower and the Chelsea Milling Company, home of the delicious Jiffy baking mixes.

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Dexter Real Estate: 3519 Lexington Circle, Dexter, MI 48130; Find all Dexter homes for Sale

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3519 Lexington Circle, Dexter 48130

$184,900 | 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 0.22 Acres | MLS #: 490302

Can you say Great Room with volume ceilings and gas fireplace? Well appointed kitchen with plenty of cabinet space. First floor master with walk-in closet and master bath. Large study loft on the second floor. Two nice sized bedrooms along with full bath on the second floor. Two car attached garage along with a full basement for plenty of storage. Large deck off the kitchen nook area with fenced backyard. This 3 bedroom 2.5 bath home in Dexter Crossing subdivision in the village of Dexter is a perfect opportunity for buyers to snap up a fabulous home at a great price point. The community offers professionally designed neighborhood entrances, street lighting, picnic area, play parks, walking trails and sidewalks with Dexter sewer and water. Dexter Crossing is a mixed use community with the convenience of Busch’s grocery, Country Market grocery, video store and restaurants within walking distance. Which is what you need right? Add to your favorites, and schedule a showing of this great Dexter Real Estate.

Tucked away along the banks of the Huron River, the Village of Dexter is growing in leaps and bounds. Although Dexter’s current population estimates are under 3,000, the village is coming into its own, and new residents are creating a need for new residential developments, retail and entertainment options. But as Dexter continues to grow, the community’s emphasis on family life and preservation of its historical charm are never forgotten.

Sellers say:

“Dexter has a small town feel with easy access to big city things.  Dexter has access to all of the local schools, the metroparks , cider mill and it is close to the YMCA. It also has a very good school district.   There is a small park located in the subdivision as well as a nice walking path throughout.  The neighborhood – I wanted my young kids at the time to have access to friends/neighbors.  The neighbors are very friendly and helpful as well.  There is a subdivision wide garage sale and an adopt a family program at Holiday time.  Grocery store is within walking distance for those forgotten items needed for dinner.

Aubrees and the Dexter Pub are some of my favorite local restaurants!

 

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Ann Arbor Community Events and Entertainment for December

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December has arrived and there is something for everyone here in Ann Arbor. Take a look at a few of the events happening around town this month!

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Dec. 06, 2012 – Dec. 09, 2012

Wild Swan Theater presents: A Christmas Carol

Adventure Series, Ages 7+

Based on the novel by Charles Dickens and adapted for Wild Swan by Jeff Duncan with original music by composer Tom Schnauber, Wild Swan’s version of this wonderful holiday classic has been created especially for family audiences. A Christmas Carol tells of the astonishing transformation of miserly old Ebeneezer Scrooge after he is visited by three spirits on the night before Christmas.

Towsley Auditorium, Morris Lawence Bldg, at WCC , 4800 East Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor
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When: Thurs & Fri – 10:00a.m. & 12:30p.m. Sun – 2:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $10-Youth & Senior; $15-Adults, $3 Lap Pass ( 2 and under)

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Dec. 06, 2012 – Dec. 09, 2012

UM School of Music, Theatre & Dance Presents: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

One of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies, A Midsummer Night’s Dream conjures a mystical existence where chaos, love, obsession, and transformation collide. In the four worlds of the Dream, the privilege of the court, the rebellion and hormonal surge of the lovers, the magical domestic unrest of the fairies, and the boundless naïve enthusiasm of the rude mechanicals are thoroughly interwoven through Shakespeare’s unparalleled lyrical poetry. Combining epiphanies, malicious tricks, spells, abandonments, betrayals, and reconciliations, A Midsummer Night’s Dream leads us on an exhilarating journey through love’s fire.

Power Center for the Performing Arts, 121 Fletcher St. Ann Arbor
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When: Thursday at 7:30pm, Friday and Saturday at 8pm, and Sunday at 2pm
Cost: $20-$26
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December 07, 2012

The Michigan Theater Presents: Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale

It’s the eve of Christmas in northern Finland, and an ‘archeological’ dig has just unearthed the real Santa Claus. But this particular Santa isn’t the one you want coming to town. When the local children begin mysteriously disappearing, young Pietari and his father Rauno, a reindeer hunter by trade, capture the mythological being and attempt to sell Santa to the misguided leader of the multinational corporation sponsoring the dig. Santa’s elves, however, will stop at nothing to free their fearless leader from captivity. What ensues is a wildly humorous nightmare – a fantastically bizarre polemic on modern day morality. Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale is a re-imagining of the most classic of all childhood fantasies, and is a darkly comic gem soon to be required perennial holiday viewing.

Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty Street, Ann Arbor
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When: Friday December 07, 2012 at 7:00pm & 10:00pm
Cost: General Admission: $10, Students/Veterans/Seniors/Children under 12: $8
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December 08, 2012

Tiny Expo 2012

Ann Arbor’s biggest little indie arts & craft fair is back again! The Tiny Expo will feature local artists and crafters selling their wares, displays of unusual merit, food, film and libations.Come get your holiday gifts from the locals!  The holiday pandemonium takes place at Metal and Pot & Box on Felch St in Downtown Ann Arbor.

220 Flech St, Ann Arbor
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When: Saturday December 08, 2012 from 10:00am-7:00pm
Cost: This is a free event.

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December 08, 2012

UMS Presents: The Dianne Reeves Quartet with Special Guest Raul Midon

Can music surprise? Blue Note recording artist Dianne Reeves is one of the pre-eminent jazz vocalists in the world today. This special concert is opened with a set by Raul Midón, a blind singer-songwriter and guitarist whose singular, timeless soul/pop/jazz sound resulted in a standing ovation when he appeared on “Late Night with David Letterman” and an open invitation back to “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” Guitar magazine describes him as “One of those rare musical forces that reminds us how strong and deep the connection between man and music can sometimes be.”

Mention the promo code AAACVB and get 25% off your ticket purchase! There are three easy ways to order:
1. By phone. Contact Sarah Wilber, Group Sales Coordinator, at 734-763-3100 and mention the promo code.
2. In person. Visit the Michigan League Ticket Office (911 N. University Avenue, Ann Arbor) and mention the promo code.
3. Online. Online orders can be placed at www.ums.org – pick the performance, choose your seats, and enter the promotion code at checkout.

Hill Auditorium, 825 North University Avenue, Ann Arbor
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When: Saturday December 08, 2012 at 8:00pm
Cost: $10-48

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December 09, 2012

Ann Arbor Antiques Market

In 2012, the Ann Arbor Antiques Market will continue its tradition as a mainstay in the field of antiques and select collectibles. The Market offers the public a vast selection of quality antiques in the comfortable surroundings of seven buildings and numerous tent canopies.

For 44 years the Ann Arbor Antiques Market has offered a wide range of quality antiques and collectibles to buyers throughout the United States and Canada.
Exhibitors have sucessfully offered for sale every type of antique imaginable from early Americana to Art Deco. The large crowds at each show have provided dealers with knowledgeable customers and have given an economic boost to the entire field of diversified collecting throughout the years.

Washtenaw County Farm Council Fairgrounds, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Road, Ann Arbor
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When: Sunday December 09, 2012 – To Be Announced
Cost: To Be Announced
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December 31, 2012

Guy Hollerin’s & 89.1 WEMU Present: 2012 New Years Eve Blues Bash!

Guy Hollerin’s & WEMU have planned an amazing night to help ring in 2013!  Check out all the details below, definitely sounds like it’s going to be one heck of a party!

Light Midnight Hors d’oeuvres Buffet, party favors, balloon drop, champagne toast and live entertainment featuring Chris Canas Blues Revolution opening at 8:00pm and The Bluescasters taking the stage from 9:30pm to 1:00am.
Limited Menu will be available from 7:00pm until 11:00pm
Get a ticket and a hotel room for $113.00; add a ticket for $20.00
Get your reservations in quick only 200 tickets available.  No Reserved Seating.  First Come, First Served Basis.  Doors Open at 7:00pm, No Cancellations.

Guy Hollerin’s, 3600 Plymouth Rd Ann Arbor
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When: Monday December 31, 2012 at 7:00pm
Cost: $20
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Above was a sampling of the activities occurring in our community during the month of October. Please be sure to check out one of the many events being held during the month and have a good time!

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Popularity of Ann Arbor Neighborhood Video Tours Lead to New Video Website for Kathy Toth & Team

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When Ann Arbor REALTOR® Kathy Toth began using videos to provide information about neighborhoods and homes in

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Ann Arbor and Dexter, she had no idea how popular those videos would become. Now, over 100 videos and over 80,600 views later, www.AnnArborRealEstate.tv breaks ground as a video-centric website. The new site is a convenient resource for anyone who would like an instant tour of area neighborhoods.

Neighborhood videos and video home listings are increasingly popular, thanks to mobile technology trends and consumer preferences for visual information. “There is nothing more immediate than video,” says Kathy Toth, who has been selling real estate since 1989. She adds, “Quality is everything in a video. We present neighborhoods and homes professionally, which benefits the viewer as well as the client.”

To create high-quality videos, Toth enlisted the help of a local video production firm, Mixed Media, to produce full-motion video tours of popular Ann Arbor and Dexter subdivisions. Many of the videos offer a drive through the neighborhood, providing true-to-life street tours, as well as views of local parks and home interiors.

Toth’s clients love being able to discover a neighborhood this way, “It’s convenient, saves gas and truly gives us enough of a peek into a subdivision to determine if the area warrants further consideration” states Pat Strabbing Toth’s Ann Arbor buyer client.

Mixed Media and The Kathy Toth Team have been working together on the video projects throughout the last year. To date, they have completed over 100 Ann Arbor area neighborhood videos, with more likely to come. Before proceeding with the project, both parties knew that in order for the videos to be beneficial, the quality would have to be a cut above what is customarily seen on YouTube.

Toth explains, “Up until now, REALTORS® have commonly used basic photo slideshows to showcase the neighborhoods they service. With the growing popularity of video, Ann Arbor area home buyers are expecting successful REALTORS® to utilize the most advanced technology in their marketing plans.”
“The clearest trend in real estate video marketing is towards quality and away from user-generated content. People serious about finding a real estate practitioner or selling their homes look for agents that market themselves and their properties with the utmost professionalism,” said Christian Sterner, co-founder of WellcomeMat. “Video is a highly effective communication tool, but that is where user-generated content should end. As real estate marketers, it is not enough to just do video: it must be done with class.”

The success of the videos led to the need for a one-stop website, where viewers could easily select from the neighborhoods that interested them. For this project, Toth turned to Shane Pendley at Parus Solution Marketing. The result was an innovative website containing very few words, relying instead on robust video content. The site quickly evolved to include informative videos for home buying, selling, and short sales, featuring Toth delivering expert tips and advice.

Being a top-producing Associate Broker, Toth is always eager to provide cutting edge services to her clients. Adding professional video was a natural fit to her growing menu of client services. To view videos featuring Ann Arbor and Dexter neighborhoods, visit Kathy Toth & Team’s new video website at www.AnnArborRealEstate.tv. For more information about Kathy Toth & Team and their array of client services, visit www.KathyToth.com.

Kathy Toth & Team have been serving Washtenaw County real estate including Dexter, Ann Arbor, Chelsea and Saline clients for over 20 years. They are among the top one percent of REALTORS® nationally and have been featured twice on House Hunters HGTV. Toth works directly with listing and buyer representative partners, with a goal of exceeding her client’s expectations while meeting their real estate purchase or sale objectives.

Kathy Toth and Team
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Keller Williams Realty