The Earl in Ann Arbor, Michigan is Always a Fun Dining Experience

Posted by Toth Team Worldwide on January 18, 2014

The Earl Restaurant in Ann Arbor, Michigan serves a delicious French and Italian country cuisine. The menu is broad and the wine list is one of the best in Ann Arbor. The minute we entered The Earl in Ann Arbor, we were greeted in a song.

Ours meals were delicious. This is truly a friendly, casual dining experience. Keep The Earl in mind if you want to entertain larger groups. They do have private dining arrangement for up to 50 people. The location is perfect for meeting friends after work for their Happy Hour Special during the week.

Some of you may remember The Earl back in the late 1970’s. The restaurant was a Jazz Club. Just a few years later, 1979, they decided to Jazz Up the ambiance and the menu and turned The Earl into a fantastic downtown Jazz restaurant serving an award-winning French and Italian cuisine (menu). There is live Jazz music in the dining room five nights a week starting at 7 pm and Saturday and Sunday at 8 pm. Make your reservation for an evening out at The Earl. The Earl is located at 121 W. Washington, in Ann Arbor, MI 48104 – Between Main and Ashley, downtown Ann Arbor.

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

Posted by Toth Team Worldwide on October 16, 2013

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.

The 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.

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.

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National and Ann Arbor Real Estate Market Improves September 2012

Posted by Toth Team Worldwide on October 1, 2012

National Real Estate Sales Up September 2012 Want to Know What Your Neighbor’s House Sold For?

In Ann Arbor, the real estate market is up too.

By the way – I just saw some squirrels out in my back yard preparing for Winter. Those chippies were running, bouncing and diligently storing up their supply for the months ahead. Of course, this reminded me of a few things I should be tending to outside as well. Raking leaves and preparing a few beds with Spring Bulbs.

If you live in Ann Arbor, one of my favorite places to get some great fall ideas is the Downtown Home and Garden Center and for those that live in the Dexter area, how about the Dexter Mill which is a great place to gather up a few creative ideas for all your Fall clean up. Another fun place to help get those creative juices flowing is Lesser Farm & Orchard, and The Frosty Apple Orchard If you have a little time remaining, lend a helping hand to another family member, friend or neighbor that could surely use your raking skills.

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Up, Up, Up and Away, Saline, Michigan Real Estate Market is all Good News

Posted by Toth Team Worldwide on December 16, 2011

Positive upward movement in the Saline Real Estate Market. After reviewing the 24-month chart below, for the Saline, Michigan real estate area there is nothing but good news. Let’s focus in on the red line in the chart. The red line indicates an upward trend in the Linear (Average Square Foot / Sale Price). The average square foot price is now hovering on the linear red line at around $118.00 per square foot for the month of November, 2011, as compared to November 2010 at approximately $98.00 per square foot. This year, compared to last year shows an approximate 3.9 percent increase in the linear (avg. square foot / sale price) in Saline. This upward trend in sales price per square foot is very good news for Sellers and REALTORs alike. Home sales are up by 4.65 percent compared to last year’s total number of sales. This indicates that the market is showing signs of an upward trend and stabilizing slowly over the last 2 years. Our linear indicator is moving upward. No one’s complaining about this kind of good news as the year 2011 soon comes to a close. All statistics are worth reporting but it’s a lot more fun and encouraging to put out these positive statistics for Saline area homeowners.

Buyers, as well as Sellers, should pay close attention to these indicators. While trends are showing signs of a recovery, it’s a great time to take the next step to home ownership or listing your home for sale. Call to schedule an appointment.

I would like to thank Peter W. Hendershot, State Licensed Real Estate Appraiser, Business Development Manager, Affinity Valuation Group for putting this chart together for all of us to analyze. This data is shared with your local REALTORs, lenders, builders and lawyers so we can assist our clients and keep them informed of market conditions.

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Milan, Michigan Real Estate Market is Trending Upward

Posted by Toth Team Worldwide on December 15, 2011

There is a positive Upward Trend in the Milan Real Estate Market. When reviewing the 24-month chart below, for the Milan, Michigan area, we need put our attention to the red line on the chart. The red line indicates an upward trend in the Linear (Average Square Foot / Sale Price). The average square foot price is now hovering on the linear line around $70.00 per square foot for the month of November, 2011, as compared to November 2010 at approximately $67.00 per square foot. This year, compared to last year shows an approximate 5.36 percent increase in the average linear (sales price per square foot) in Milan. This upward trend in sales price per square foot is very good news for Sellers and REALTORs alike. Home sales are down by 14.5 percent compared to last year’s total sales. This shows that the market is flat in total volume of sales over 2 years, however, homes are selling at a higher square foot price which is a stabilizing factor over a 2-year time frame. Our linear indicator is moving upward. No one’s complaining about this kind of good news as the year 2011 soon comes to a close. All positive statistics are worth noting.

Buyers as well as Sellers should pay close attention to these indicators. While trends are showing signs of a recovery, it’s a great time to take the next step to home ownership or listing your home for sale. Call to schedule an appointment.

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Manchester Real Estate Market is Trending Upward and Looking Forward to 2012

Posted by Toth Team Worldwide on December 14, 2011

There is a positive Upward Trend in the Manchester Real Estate Market. When reviewing the 24-month chart below, for the Manchester area, we need to pay close attention to the red line on the chart. The red line indicates an upward trend in the Linear (Average Square Foot / Sale Price). The average square foot price is now hovering around $90.00 per square foot for the month of November, 2011, as compared to November 2010 at approximately $77.00 per square foot. This year, compared to last year shows an approximate 27.76 percent increase in the average linear sales price per square foot in Manchester, Michigan. This is very good news for Sellers and REALTORs alike. Home sales are remaining constant at 56 homes sold each year for 2 years in a row. At least the market is running flat and appears to be stabilized over the same 2-year time frame. No one’s complaining about this kind of good news as the year 2011 soon comes to a close.

To take advantage of a buying opportunity and look for all the real estate deals www.homesearchannarbor.com .

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Ann Arbor Real Estate Market – Trending Upward Bringing Good Tidings and Great Joy!

Posted by Toth Team Worldwide on December 14, 2011

The Ann Arbor real estate market is proving to be good tidings and great joy as we head to the finish line. An upward trend has both Sellers and REALTORs very happy. Sales are continuing to be seasonally steady as we review the last 2 years of market statistics for number of homes sold and average square foot / sale price.

When reviewing the 24-month chart below, for the entire Ann Arbor area real estate market, let’s pay close attention to the red line on the chart which indicates an upward trend in the Linear (Average Sale Price per Square Foot) which is now hovering around $151.00 sales price per square foot for the year end 2011. Based on 2 years of data the linear average sale price per square foot is up this year from last by approximately 3.54 percent. The number of homes sold is up approximately 4.63 % over the same 2-year time frame. And comparing the last 2 months, October and November 2011, the number of sales were up 10.7 percent. So, in review the market is stabilizing and trending upward. All Good News!!

I have included all 8 Ann Arbor Area Board of REALTORS market graphs for you to review. NOTE: MLS areas 81, 84 and 88 have fewer sales and having fewer sales can affect the graph trends.

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Kathy Toth and the Toth Team

Ann Arbor Real Estate November Report – Good News

Posted by Toth Team Worldwide on December 13, 2011

We have more great news to report to you from the Ann Arbor Area Board of Realtors

MLS Sales Report. The average sales price reported for this November

2011 compared to last year November is showing an 11.94 percent

Increase. And though the average monthly increase was terrific news

the year to date average sales price compared to last year is up 5.42 percent.

For further details on the Ann Arbor Market unveiled.

Once again, we are calling the November report good news and looking

optimistically to the final end-of- year report in January.

Positively Yours,

Kathy Toth, CDPE, Associate Broker: KW, CEO Kathy Toth and Team, 734-426-6669

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How to Obtain a Pre-Approval and Plan your New Home Purchase

Posted by Toth Team Worldwide on December 12, 2011

You should talk with a lender(s) (ideally in the market that you intend to purchase*) before starting the search for your new home. A good lender will help guide you through the ever- changing mortgage application/approval process, let you know how much you can afford, check your credit (and help increase credit scores if needed). Obtaining a pre-approval upfront will set you on a positive course in the home-buying process and give you and your realtor confidence that financing will be available once you’ve found your dream home!

Tip:*Talking directly with a local lender who lives and works in the community has advantages over trying to obtain financing via phone/internet. A lender whom you have the ability to meet with face-to-face and who’ll attend the closing is more likely to be accountable throughout the process (and give you the best deal). It’s always a good idea to talk to 2-3 lenders

Choosing your Lender (what to look for):

Good communication upfront. Communication will be critical throughout the approval process, if the lender is difficult to reach or doesn’t call back…not a good sign
Questions? A good lender will ask you many questions from the start. Loan approvals and the financing for which you’ll qualify have an increasing number of variables, it’s impossible to give a borrower good information without asking the questions.
Details. Ask the lender to provide a detailed estimate of closing costs, interest rate, monthly payment, and cash-to-close.
Competitive Financing. You should know if you’re qualifying for the best possible rate/terms or if there’s something you could do to get a better deal
What’s the Plan? You should have a clear game plan for the approval process and know what to expect. There are many “do’s” and “don’ts” during the process you should know about.

To take advantage of buying opportunity, look for all the real estate deals www.homesearchannarbor.com and investigate foreclosures here. http://www.homesearchannarbor.com/guide/Foreclosure_%7C_Bank-owned

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Real Estate Trending Upward in Dexter Real Estate Market

Posted by Toth Team Worldwide on December 11, 2011

Dexter real estate market is trending upward. I am so delighted to provide you with more encouraging news. Sales are continuing to be seasonally steady and this has both Sellers and REALTORS very happy.

When reviewing the chart below, we should pay close attention to the red line on the chart which indicates an upward trend in the Linear (Average Square Foot / Sale Price) which is now hovering around $117.00 per square foot for the year end 2011. The Linear (Average Square Foot) price is up by approximately $10.00 per square foot from the same time in December 2009. The number of homes sold is up approximately 10% from last year as well. So, in review of the trend over the past 2 years in Dexter, the market looks to be stabilizing and trending upward. No one’s complaining about this kind of good news as the year 2011 soon comes to a close.