Ann Arbor Area Board of REALTORS MLS Sales Report Reveals a Positive Upward Trend Heading into Fall

Posted by Toth Team Worldwide on

The Ann Arbor Area Board of REALTORS has published the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Sales Report for September 2013.  In a nut shell – More positive statistical data to share with our friends.

  • Fall HarvestThe Average List Price year-to-date is up 17% from the same time last year.  Last year’s year-to-date Average List Price was $219,128 compared to the year-to-date average list price this year of $255,726.
  • The September Average List Price is up. When comparing September 2012 @ $222,616 to the September 2013 Average List Price of $264,983.  The Washtenaw County areas is up 19 % over last year.
  • Average Sale price year-to-date is up 18%.  The 2012 year-to-date Avg Sale price through September was $211,168 compared to this year’s – year-to-date Average Sale Price of $250,029.  Up 18% year-to-date.
  • Average Sale Price for September – 2012 was $214,059 and this year, September 2013, the Average Sale Price was $257,998. Up 20.5%.
  • New Listings were up 24% comparing September 2012 to this year, September 2013.

The stats continue to reveal the steady, upward trending market in all of Washtenaw County and especially Ann Arbor and the surrounding areas. The Spring market was strong and we are heading into this beautiful Fall season just as optimistic. Seller confidence is gaining.  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 have buyers ready to purchase and pre-approved with their lenders.

 

September Ann Arbor Area Board Stats

Are you looking for fun this weekend? Take the entire family & friends and head over to Wiards Orchard for a picture of Fall and don’t forget your camera.  You can also enjoy a delicious taste of cider at the Dexter Cider Mill.  The Dairy Queen in Dexter closes for the season the last day of the month – it’s your last chance for that Banana Split that you have put off all Summer.  Fall is a beautiful time to enjoy everything outdoors because we all know what’s coming.

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 is 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.

View Our Listings  |  Like us on Facebook  |  Follow us on Twitter  We want to be your real estate agents!

Kathy Toth and Team are your Ann Arbor Real Estate Experts at Keller Williams Realty.

Seven Important Buyer Tips – Work with a Buyer’s Rep When Purchasing a Home

Posted by Toth Team Worldwide on

Interest rates at favorable levels and a good selection of homes provide an opportunity for Ann Arbor Area buyers. Here are a few things to for buyers to keep in mind:

1. Know what you can afford before you fall in love with your dream home.

2. Consider additional expenses that come with owning a home like property tax, insurance, and repairs.

3. Be flexible on the little things. It would be wonderful to find a home with everything you want, but those are hard to come by – distinguish nice-to-haves and must-haves early.

4. Have imagination and look beyond paint colors, wallpaper, or other easy and affordable things you can change.

5. Don’t compromise on the big things, such as enough bedrooms to accommodate additions to the family or space for an office if you work from home.

6. Always inspect even if the surface looks great; it’s important to know if anything major is wrong and what it will cost to fix.

7. Think about the future in regard to the neighborhoods, surroundings, schools, and developments. Be sure to check out our Ann Arbor Area neighborhoods with videos.

_____________________________________________________________

Currently there are 375 Active Listings in just Ann Arbor alone.  They range in price from $55,900 to $2,500,000.  This is a perfect buyer’s market with low interest rates.  Don’t rent when you can buy!

Meet the Kathy Toth and Team Buyer Agents.  These professional REALTORS are available to help you find your  Area dream home. To purchase a home in Ann Arbor or the surrounding real estate market, contact one of the Kathy Toth and Team Accredited Buyer’s Representatives.  Marcia White, Linda Woodard or Michael Dailey will take you through the entire buying process from beginning to end providing expert assistance every step of the way. 

Marcia White  – Associate Broker — An Accredited Buyer’s representative in the business since 1984, Marcia has experience ranging from an escrow closing officer to a broker owner with an international franchise.  She excels at utilizing this wealth of knowledge helping people fulfill their dreams of home ownership.  Phone:  (734) 395-8983

Linda Woodard – Associate Broker – An Accredited Buyer’s Representative with 15 years in the business, Linda specializes in helping our buyers realize their real estate goals. Linda’s knowledge of the market and needs of the people she works with makes her your greatest advocate.  Phone:  (734) 216-6804

For further information on Buyer Representation contact the Kathy Toth and Team Members at  734-669-0337

Search for homes on the market in Ann Arbor and the surrounding area.