Buying Luxury Real Estate in Michigan? Look No Further Than The TOTH TEAM Worldwide Network!

When we take the time to become educated on “luxury real estate” in Ann Arbor, Michigan and what defines the market, we find it is much more than extravagant homes built on large properties. Ann Arbor has a variety of eclectic, lovely, contemporary, mid-century modern, custom built homes in and around the entire city.  Beauty is exemplified in the architecture of the homes, the floor plans, the engineering, and, of course, the location.  For example; estate size homes designed and situated on the banks of the Huron River are special with exceptional views of the peaceful, winding river.  Other outstanding luxury homes  in Ann Arbor to consider are located in Ann Arbor Hills where mid-century architecture is coveted and just minutes to The University of Michigan main campus and hospitals.   These homes were designed by many famous architects adding tremendous value to the price of the homes.  Read about the influence of Mid Modern Architecture in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Buyers interested in luxury properties tend to invest their money in several different locations around the world. They realize that Ann Arbor is a perfect investment.  Ann Arbor is not only a trend setting city but is a melting pot of ethnicity bringing in luxury home buyers from all over the world.  They are discovering new locations to grow their businesses and bring their wealth.  Ann Arbor is a hot market for individuals interested in exemplary living surrounded by state-of-the-art hospitals, outstanding universities all located in a high-tech region.  Luxury buyers are happy to know they are just 30 minutes to Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Luxury real estate clients love their privacy.  They want to feel safe and secure and of course, they want breathtaking views from every window in their home. With luxury properties, home owners evaluate their position while looking for homes with in-ground pools, hot tubs, proximity to parks,  playgrounds, tennis courts, or even large gardens to attract those with a creative eye. High-end amenities are a must.

When looking for your new luxury home contact the TOTH TEAM Worldwide Network.  Kathy Toth is a certified luxury real estate agent with over twenty-seven years of experience in the field and knows a quality, luxury home when she sees one. The TOTH TEAM Worldwide Network  will not let you settle for less than what you desire in your new luxury home. Click here to see luxury homes for sale in Ann Arbor, Michigan (homesearchannarbor.com)  red

Kathy Toth has a creative, unique eye that home buyers are looking for in a real estate agent. Kathy knows what luxury home buyers are looking for and has greater responsibilities than other agents when handling these large transactions. She utilizes her strategic marketing and advertising skills to attract local and international buyers to each luxury real estate property she lists and sells through the TOTH TEAM Worldwide Network.

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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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Kathy is an Associate Broker, Accredited Seller Representative, Certified Distressed Property Expert, and Certified Commercial Investment Member Candidate. To experience their website and to learn more about the team, please visit www.KathyToth.com and www.HomeSearchAnnArbor.com, email [email protected], or stop into their office at 3134 Baker Road, Dexter, MI 48130.

 

 

 

 

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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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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Kathy is an Associate Broker, Accredited Seller Representative, Certified Distressed Property Expert, and Certified Commercial Investment Member Candidate. To experience their website and to learn more about the team, please visit www.KathyToth.com and www.HomeSearchAnnArbor.com, email [email protected], or stop into their office at 3134 Baker Road, Dexter, MI 48130.

 

 

University of Michigan Stinchfield Woods

Welcome to Stinchfield Woods! Over 700 Acres of a gorgeous nature study area in Washtenaw County. The University of Michigan owns this property and the woods also contains the Peach Mountain Observatory. Peach Mountain invites you to walk and listen.  This is a beautiful place to enjoy peace and quiet in a natural setting.  Spring flowers are a beautiful sight each year as they bloom in the Spring. Interested in finding properties located near Stinchfield Woods in Ann Arbor, Michigan or Dexter, MI? Please click here! The property is owned by the University of Michigan and managed by the Natural Resources and Environment – University of Michigan.  Peach Mountain is located within Stinchfield Woods. Interested in reading more about Peach Mountain north of Dexter MI? Please Click Here! The original body of land was acquired in two parcels resulting in over 320 acres back in 1925. Since than, the area was expanded and the property was able to do so with funds donated to the University of Michigan in memory of the Stinchfield brothers, Jacob and Charles. This land was named after them as they are descendants of the many lumberman that harvested Northern Michigan’s White Pine. For more information on Stinchfield Woods please click here! 

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The University Lowbrow Astronomers welcomes all Lowbrow members and guests from the public to book Open Houses here, click here to see available dates, where you have the ability to view the stars, planets, and other amazing creations through the club’s 24″ and club members’ telescopes! Interested in Open Houses at Peach Mountain Observatory? Click Here to View Details! 

 

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Locals love to admire mother nature as she continues to amaze us with the gorgeous plants flourishing at Stinchfield. You will not stop talking about how beautiful the stars looked – This is truly an amazing experience! Please note to be careful of the thorny rose bush that was planted to create a maintenance-free fence along Stinchfield Woods property. Often times the prickly shrub will grow into the walkways so be aware of where you are walking – Volunteers and the Natural Resources and Environment are doing their best to give attention to the invading stems. Want to stay up to date with all the events and renovations happening in Stinchfield Woods? Click here to follow them on twitter!

 

 

 

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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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Kathy is an Associate Broker, Accredited Seller Representative, Certified Distressed Property Expert, and Certified Commercial Investment Member Candidate. To experience their website and to learn more about the team, please visit www.KathyToth.com and www.HomeSearchAnnArbor.com, email [email protected], or stop into their office at 3134 Baker Road, Dexter, MI 48130.

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School of Natural Resources and Environment. (2015). Retrieved February 11, 2016, from http://www.snre.umich.edu/facilities/stinchfield_woods

 

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Dexter Walking Path Being Transformed Now! How Can We Help the Process of The Border to Border Trail?

FullSizeRender (2)Have you walked one of the longest trails in the city of Michigan yet? Dexter has created one of the most magnificent trails yet, and the locals cannot stop raving about it. The Dexter Walking Path leads from Dexter to the Hudson Mills Metro park and is planned to be a total estimated 35 miles. Walking along the Huron River while the trees are throwing their leaves to the ground, preparing for the winter, gives me such a warm and comforting feeling. The weather has been beautiful for the past few weeks –  Absolutely perfect to grab your friends, kids, and/or animals to take a long walk along the Huron river. Looking for Homes for Sale along the Huron River? Click Here! Life seems to pass us by at a blink of an eye, before we know it we are caught up in our day to day routines and we are certainly not appreciating the earth that was created for us! The Dexter Walking Trail is the most glorious place to find peace and comfort while enjoying the breathtaking fall views and weather. A little bit of history about the Border to Border trail, a group of independent individuals started working to build one of the longest and most beautiful trails to ever exist. This trail is completely not government funded or funded by any other organizations. In order to raise money for this magnificent trail, the friends of the border to border trail have started sponsorship/promotional bicycle rides along the path, sponsoring cleanups beside the path, and distributing the Border to Border trail maps to all locals and friends so we can spread awareness and raise money for a great, healthy idea!

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Michigan is famous for its autumn weather and picture perfect views – take a moment to appreciate the world we live in this season.

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The path begins at Mill Creek Park, crosses Mill Creek, and continues to run along the west bank of the Huron River for almost three miles! At this point the trail then connects to a previous trail that continues about two miles down North Territorial Road and leads to the entrance of the Metro Park. The new trail in The Village of Dexter will link the Village’s parks into the regional system along the Huron River. The Village and the Dexter Schools are working together to extend the system south along the Mill Creek through the Village to the School’s future nature corridor and outdoor lab. The friends of the Border to Border trail have many, many innovative ideas but as they have shared with us – not enough funds! We must stand up tall and pitch in all that we can to help our state of Michigan grow and prosper. This breathtaking and one of a kind walking path is one of the most recently completed segments of the Border-to-Border Trail. This trail is still under renovation and is planned to eventually be a 35-mile trail running beside the flowing Huron River. Looking for Homes for Sale in Ann Arbor? Well come walk the path with the Toth team while we utilize our resources for you to find the home of your dreams!

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Officials say that the Dexter Walking Trail will not be plowed during the winter, but thankfully will not be closed! So go find your Cross-Country Skis in the back of your closet and hope that the trails are alive this winter!!

Construction of a piece of the Border to Border Trail from Dexter Huron Metro park to Central Street is to begin on Monday, October 12, 2015. The path unfortunately will be closed during construction. To see how you can help fund, volunteer, or learn more about the Border to Border Trail click here!

 

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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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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!

Have some goods you would like to share with the community?

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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Kathy Toth and Team are Washtenaw County and Livingston 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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ANN ARBOR PF CHANG’S

urlAfter a long day of shopping at Briarwood Mall or exploring Downtown, Ann Arbor and enjoying Michigan’s beautiful summer weather,  I am sure you will want to end your day with a memorable dining experience! My favorite restaurant in Ann Arbor for Authentic Chinese Cuisine is PF Chang’s! located right outside of Briarwood Mall in Ann Arbor, Michigan. I was shocked at how many different small plates I could order! I was accustom to the traditional dining experience but PF Chang’s certainly changes up the pace! I order the Lettuce Wraps & The Ahi Tuna Appetizer and they are both one of a kind! PF Chang’s is committed to bringing something new to their guests tables. They want to create relationships with their customers and serve meals that are not forgotten. The new Ann Arbor restaurant opened in December of 2014 and has been a success ever since. PF Chang’s encourages their guests to to try new dishes and share the tasty flavors in a community dining style! The horse symbolizes the original forbidden city of china, which was built for China’s first emperor Qin shi huangdi. The horses were protection/security for the locals.

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The Ann Arbor location is the seventh PF Chang’s to open in the state of Michigan – Wow are they expanding quickly! I am thrilled to see this company thrive due to their hard work; they deserve to be rewarded. PF Chang’s hours are Sunday – Thursday 11AM-10PM and Friday – Saturday 11AM-11PM. Happy Hour is between 3PM-7PM and is offered at the bar or patio at several of their locations. The restaurant has a comfortable atmosphere that invites people of all ages to come and celebrate their favorite moments with PF Chang’s! They are simply outstanding with their meal presentations. When I was there every dish that passed my eye caught my attention! Go to PF Chang’s unnamed-1Rewards to read about how you can become a member and receive exclusive invites, redeem special birthday gifts, & many more delicious rewards!

PF Chang’s is one of only a few other sit down restaurants in/near Briarwood Mall. The place is typically packed full of people during dinner hours (6-7PM) and without a reservation you may be waiting for a table! Fortunately, PF Chang’s is current with their systems and allows their guest access to book reservations via internet or telephone at anytime of the day. This gives folks the opportunity for last minute scheduling and easy reservation options!

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Address: 720 Briarwood Circle, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108

Phone Number: (734)- 780- 3900

Hours: Sunday- Thursday 11AM-10PM & Friday- Saturday 11AM-11PM

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For your current and the most comprehensive Ann Arbor Area Real Estate market information including absorption rates for Ann Arbor, Chelsea, Dexter and Saline click here.  Keep up-to-date on your local neighborhood and have the report sent directly to your email inbox.

Search homes in Ann Arbor and the surrounding Washtenaw County area and call us as we often know about properties before they are listed.  Search here to find foreclosure deals in the area.

Call the Ann Arbor Real Estate Experts at (734) 426-6669.  We are here to help you achieve your Ann Arbor, Chelsea, Dexter, and Saline Real Estate goals.

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Cafe Zola on Washington St. Serves Brunch and Dinner 7 Days a Week in Ann Arbor Michigan

Cafe ZolaEat out at Café Zola in Ann Arbor for a fantastic Brunch or Dinner. Café Zola is open seven days a week serving Brunch from 7-4 and then Dinner is served starting at 5:00. They have been serving Ann Arbor residents since 1996.  Fresh ingredients are key to a successful restaurant.  The Café Zola Brunch Menu is loaded with fresh, juicy, wholesome food to get your day started out on the right foot. If you have out-of-town guests there is something at Café Zola for everyone.  The Brunch Menu is extensive.  They prepare  mouthwatering Crepes; Waffles; and Omelettes (Omelets), French or American style. They have Sandwiches, Salads, Breads and Sweets. Or just order fresh fruit, coffee and a bagel.

The Dinner Menu is elaborate. Make your selection from Pasta dishes, to Brick Roasted Chicken, Tuna, Lamb Chops, Lentil Burgers, and Salmon just to name a few.  The food is scrumptious and the portions are generous.

So If you have family and friends that want to eat great tasting food in downtown Ann Arbor I suggest you make a reservation at Café Zola or just stop in.  Café Zola is located at 112 W. Washington St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104 or call 734.769.2020.  Zola’s is already accepting reservations for graduation time but you must email your reservation to [email protected].  You may, also, want to check out the Zola Bistro, a second location now open at 3030 Washtenaw Ave. in Ann Arbor.

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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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