Ann Arbor Real Estate is Trending Up in 2012 as Good News Continues to Spread

Great News again in the Ann Arbor real estate market.  The Trend in Linear Average Sale Price per Square Foot is Up in 2012.  The number of homes sold in July over the last 3 years is up.  And the sales price trend is up for single family homes sold in Ann Arbor.  Do you want to know what your home is worth

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July 2010-2012 Ann Arbor combined

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Ann Arbor Real Estate: 21211 Karr, Belleville, MI, 48111

21211 Karr

Newly updated ranch on over five acres with a woods and a creek. Enjoy the new redone kitchen with new cabinets, appliances and floor. This home is ready to move into. Updates include new furnace, Wall Side windows, Roof and gutters. Have fun on the old fashion front porch deck or catch some sun on the 16×24 refinished deck.

Bedrooms: 3          Bathrooms: 1          Square Feet: 1008

Outside boast a 1,152 sq. ft. barn with hayloft that could be used for horses and also a 28×30 – 840 sq. ft. insulated, heated and air conditioned pole barn with cement floor that is waiting for a car or hobby enthusiast to enjoy. You will find on the grounds concord grapes, blueberry bushes and wild raspberries along with deer, wild turkeys, and pheasants. This home is located just 18 minutes from Ann Arbor and 20 minutes from Detroit Metro Airport. This home also has city water and natural gas. See attached home fact and upgrades. Come see this beautiful piece of Ann Arbor area real estate today!

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Washtenaw County Recorded Sheriff’s Deeds Down Again for 6th Straight Month of 2012

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The number of recorded Sheriff’s Deeds are down again for the 6th straight month in 2012 for the Ann Arbor and the Washtenaw County Area.   The 74, July 2012 reported sheriff’s deeds are down 27 % over the same period in July of 2011.  Comparing the 510 recorded Sheriff’s deeds year-to-date 2012 to the 690 recorded in 2011 the sheriff deeds are down 26%.  If we compare the number year to date for 2012 for the same year-to-date period in 2010 we are doing 41% better than 2 years ago during the same reporting period.  Great news as Recorded Sheriff’s Deeds have continued to decline for the past 6 months in a row.  The positive news is – the number of recorded sheriff’s deeds continues to head back toward those  of 2006 totals.  View the chart below for full details.

Buyers – know that home prices are continuing to climb and the mortgage market interest rates are fantastic.  Our buyer’s agents are ready to help you purchase your new home.  Don’t rent when you can buy and capture the market pricing for incredible fixed rate 30 year payments.  Landlords can raise the rent, but a fixed rate mortgage will remain the same for the term of your loan.  Read Why Rent when you could own.  Read our Seven successful buying tips.

Sellers – market inventory is low.  With proper pricing, those homes are selling fast.  You, too, can take advantage of low inventory and buyers looking to invest.  Sell now and take advantage of the incredible interest rates offered by mortgage lenders.  What is my home worth.  Here are a few quick tips for preparing your home for the market.

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Dexter Community Events, Activities and Information

Take a look at what’s happening in Dexter, Michigan during the month of August! Click here for your Dexter Real Estate Search.

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08/03/2012

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Summer Music Series – Chef Chris (Blues)

Monument Park
8030 Main Street
Dexter, MI 48130

Hours: 6:30PM

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08/04/2012

VILLAGE OF DEXTER: Susan G. Komen Mid-Michigan Ride for the Cure

Monument Park
8030 Main Street
Dexter, MI 48130

Hours: 10:00AM – 4:00PM

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08/07/2012

VILLAGE OF DEXTER – Arts, Culture and Heritage Committee

Occurs the first Tuesday of every month starting 5/5/2009 until 8/1/2017 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Senior Center
7722 Dexter-Ann Arbor St.
Dexter, MI 48130

Hours: 7:00PM

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08/10/2012 – 08/11/2012

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE – Dexter Daze.  See Dexter videos.

On Friday there is: Richard Paul-Ventriloquist-11:00-12:00; Kevin Devine-Family & Children-12:30-2:00;Colors the Clown-Family-2:00-3:00; Sweet Adelines-Harmonies-3:30-5:00; Spur 9-Country-5:30-7:30
Laith Al-Saadi-Rock & Blues-8:00-11:00; Saturday, August 11-Colors the Clown-Family Fun-8:00-11:00
Dexter Daze Parade begins at 10:00; Colors the Clown-Family Fun-11:30-12:00; Jeff Wawrzaszek-Magician-12:30-1:30; Orchid-Local Young Rock Band-2:00-3:00; Dexter Orchestra-Variety-3:30-5:00; RFD Boys-Bluegrass-5:30-7:00; Raffle Drawings at the Gazebo-7:00; Bugs Beddow- R&B-8:00-11:00
Family Fun; Fly Casting Demo at Mill Creek Park – Friday @ 3 & 6; Arts & Crafts Booths – Fri & Sat 9-8
Little Smilin’ Choo Choo – Fri & Sat 11-7; Social Tent – Fri & Sat 11-11; Dexter Daze Parade – Sat @ 10
Mill Creek Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony; Gordon Hall – Sat 12-3:30; Fly Casting Demo at Mill Creek Park – Sat @ 12, 3 & 6; Union Baseball at Gordon Hall – Sat @ 1

Monument Park
8030 Main Street
Dexter, MI 48130

Hours: 9:00AM – 11:00PM

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08/13/2012

VILLAGE OF DEXTER – VILLAGE COUNCIL

Occurs the second Monday of every month starting 2/14/2011 until 1/14/2013 from 7:30 PM

Senior Center
7722 Dexter-Ann Arbor St.
Dexter, MI 48130

Hours: 7:30PM

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08/17/2012

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE – Summer Music Series – Salmagundi (Horn Driven Soul)

Monument Park
8030 Main Street
Dexter, MI 48130

Hours: 6:30PM

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08/21/2012

VILLAGE OF DEXTER – TREE BOARD MEETING

Occurs the third Tuesday of every month starting 3/15/2011 until 2/17/2015 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Village Offices
8123 Main St.
Dexter, MI 48130

Hours: 9:00AM – 10:00AM

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08/21/2012

VILLAGE OF DEXTER – PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

Occurs the third Tuesday of every month starting 3/15/2011 until 2/17/2015 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Village Offices
8123 Main St.
Dexter, MI 48130

Hours: 7:00PM – 9:00PM

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08/24/2012

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE – Summer Music Series – Driven Sideways (Country Rockabilly)

Monument Park
8030 Main Street
Dexter, MI 48130

Hours: 6:30PM

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08/27/2012

VILLAGE OF DEXTER – VILLAGE COUNCIL

Occurs the fourth Monday of every month starting 1/24/2011 until 1/28/2013 from 7:30 PM

Senior Center
7722 Dexter-Ann Arbor St.
Dexter, MI 48130

Hours: 7:30PM

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08/31/2012

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE – Summer Music Series – Jake Teichbart Trio (Jazz Guitar)

Monument Park
8030 Main Street
Dexter, MI 48130

Hours: 6:30PM

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The Michigan Union on The U of M Campus in Ann Arbor is Steeped in History

Kathy Toth and Team, Keller Williams Market Center, Ann Arbor, MI  734.426.6669 – The University of Michigan Student Union.

The U of M Historic Michigan Union is Steeped in History.

Take a stroll through the historic Michigan Union Located at 530 S. State Street on Central Campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

In 1904 the Michigan Union began with a meeting held at the Waterman Gymnasium with over 1100 students in attendance to form an “all inclusive organization” promoting unity for the men on campus. As the organization grew, the University of Michigan Union founders acquired a new location on S. State Street in Ann Arbor and in 1907 opened the Clubhouse in the remodeled residence of Judge Thomas M. Cooley, a longstanding member of the University of Michigan law faculty.  The organization grew so quickly, and again they needed a larger facility.  Plans were designed to tear down the Cooley house, their present location, and build right there rather than relocate.  In 1916 groundbreaking took place and the new Michigan Union officially opened in 1919.  See before and after photos of the Building and History of the Michigan Union.

Over the years there have been many additions, expansions and rule changes to the organization and to the building which keep the Michigan Union a vibrant location for education, study, entertainment, and camaraderie to this very day.  To read more about the history of The Michigan Union, get a copy of the book “The Michigan Union: 1904-2004 – 100 Years of Student Life.” By Jeffrey M. Rowe.

      

Here are a few interesting facts about the Union.  For instance, did you know that there was a swimming pool and a bowling alley in the Union at one time?  They were located under the present bookstore.  And women – you are now welcome to use the front door and enjoy all that the facility has to offer.  Until 1954, women were not allowed inside the building and not allowed to use the front door. Women could use the North entrance only and must be accompanied by a male member.  Due to social change, women were finally able to have full access and privileges to the facility in 1972.

Over the years the Michigan Union has been honored to have such dignitaries as President John F. Kennedy in 1960 and a visit by the Dalai Lama  as special guests.  When Senator John F. Kennedy made his visit during the last few weeks of the Presidential campaign in 1960, he stood on the steps of the Michigan Union and announced his vision of the Peace Corps.  He talked about foreign service, and volunteering  individual time and talent in underdeveloped countries of the world.   Read the transcript of his speech.

The Michigan Union is a great place to visit, eat, tour or attend any of the special events throughout the year.  Take the opportunity to stop in and walk through this beautiful building and be a part of Michigan history.  The Michigan Union is open for regular Fall/Winter Semester hours Monday – Saturday 9 am – 2 am and Sunday 9 am – 2 am.  Hours change somewhat for Spring/Summer terms. Learn more about the Michigan Union events and meetings.

After you visit the Michigan Union – step outside and visit the Tony Rosenthal initeractive Cube within walking distance to the North of the Student Union.

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Ann Arbor Area Real Estate: 18700 Bush Road, Chelsea Schools

18700 Bush Road

Bedrooms: 4          Bathrooms: 3.1          Square Feet: 3,561

Stylish and well maintained ranch with walk out finished lower level on almost three beautiful acres of land. Enjoy the large great room with fireplace and built ins that attached to the formal dining room and hardwood floor kitchen and nook. The kitchen is professionally done and well-appointed with custom cabinetry and trim and any chefs dream. Enjoy a cup of coffee on the deck just of the nook that overlooks the serene views. The master bedroom suite is complete with a professional walk-in closet with a master bath equipped with a separate shower and spa tub. The first floor flows into the finished downstairs walk-out lower level equipped with a family room extra bedroom, full bath and patio. Outside is well landscaped and lovingly cared for. This is a wonderful time to own Ann Arbor Real Estate.

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Orchard River Hills Subdivision Home: 7098 Wilson, Dexter, MI, 48130 Dexter Real Estate:

7098 Wilson, Dexter, MI

      

Bedrooms: 4     Bathrooms: 2.5      Square Feet: 1949

Immaculate former builders “Showcase Home”. Premium fenced lot in Orchard River Hills Sub. 2 story welcomes your guests. Immaculate kitchen w/ dining area leading from door wall to custom deck to enjoy your ice tea. Lovely master retreat with shower, jacuzzi tub, vaulted ceiling and walk in closet. Freshly painted, new roof, siding. Walk to shopping, schools and parks, 6 miles to Ann Arbor to U of M Campus. Immediate Occupancy. This is a great opportunity to own a piece of Dexter real estate today!

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Hamburg Lakefront Open House 7/29 2pm-4pm 7624 Tharp Dr., Whitmore Lake, MI, 48189 Pinckney Schools: Ann Arbor Area Real Estate:

7624 Tharp Drive  Hamburg Lakefront

Bedrooms: 3          Bathrooms: 2          Square Feet: 2,235

Spectacular home with a million dollar view located on 112 feet of frontage on Hamburg Lake. Only minutes from Brighton or Ann Arbor this charming home has been the labor of love for over 40 years of the present owner. Enjoy the beautifully landscaped yard with brick paver sidewalks, large majestic trees, perennials, and a professionally designed koi pond and waterfall. Inside you will be delighted to find a country kitchen with a sitting area, warm wood cabinets and with easy access to the dining room with timeless elegance, a stone wood burning fireplace, parquet wood flooring and French doors to the deck. The home has two rustic and charming bedrooms and a bright an airy large master bedroom with a full bath and stunning walk-in closet. The family room with cathedral ceiling, gas fireplace, built-in cabinets and book shelves opens to a sunroom with hot tub. The gorgeous view of the lake is the focal point of the living room, family room, dining room and sun room. The 3 1/2 car detached garage also has a heated work shop. Come visit Ann Arbor Area Real Estate today!

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Chelsea Quiet Creek Condos: 113 Quiet Creek Circle, Chelsea SOLD

Quiet Creek Condos Complete Information in Chelsea, MI

Bedrooms: 2          Bathrooms: 2.1          Square Feet: 1604

Great location and super price on this solid condo.  Tour inside. This unit gets plenty of light and has stunning views from every room. Relax in your master bedroom with walk-in closet that overlooks the private wooded area from your oversized windows. Enjoy the privacy of the attached master bathroom that offers a spa tub and separate shower. The kitchen provides plenty of counter space for meal preparation and is well appointed with modern appliances. With an adjoining great room and dining room this space will surely be the heart of the the home. The great room features high ceilings and the fireplace and large windows provide a central focus. Tucked away from the bustle and activity of the main rooms, the study offers a quiet retreat. Every inch of space is used in this handy laundry room with storage. The condo is serviced by 2.5 car attached garage. This Chelsea condo is waiting just for you. Don’t miss your opportunity to own Ann Arbor Real Estate!  ****Purchaser’s to assume assessment for roof*****

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Selling Your Ann Arbor Home Can Be Daunting

Selling an Ann Arbor Area home can be daunting. Selling a home in Washtenaw County can be simple or complicated.  I found this info-graphic that takes you through the steps of renting your home or selling it (with pros and cons) to turning over the keys to the new buyers.  Do you want to know what your home is worth, or what your neighbor’s house sold for?

Thinking of selling your home and not sure where to start? Call us 734-426-6669.