About Jackson County, MI

I was driving to an appointment on a rural road last Friday and saw this fire engine parked in someone's yard for sale. I thought... "Wow cool! I could buy my own fire engine!" It was like the little kid in me came out all of a sudden. I almost stopped.

Then I thought about how my wife would kill me if she found it parked in the driveway when we got home. So I settled for just snapping a photo. Bummer.

Today I am thinking, wouldn't it be cool to go to listing appointments as a Realtor with this baby? All the neighbors would come over to see what was going on, and you could hand out business cards... Imagine using this at open houses? Or have a home inspector who drove this? The ladder on the back sure would make inspecting the roof a lot of fun!

Anyway, if I had some acreage with my house I would be tempted to get this. I am sure I could have some fun with it. It is not the first time I have seen a fore engine for sale, but this has got to be the best looking old classic one I have seen. Thought I would share it with you.

The sad Truth "Most Realtors" will not tell you . Brought to you by your local Re/max Agent Lillian Fierro.

Call me direct for results . I Sold 95 % of the homes, I listed last year in the worst economy in recent history. Don't be a consumer that ends up with a company that had to merge ,change names or another Realtor that had to change companies. We are a solid office that had remained number 1# in sales in Jackson County . We have earned that distinction again this year. We advertise on TV radio and are a nationally recognized firm with many local connections as well .

The New year is here hooray I am very excited. Now we get to face all the wonderful news reports from the retailers and the markets. All I know is that Fuel cost are back up again with the price per gallon of fuel here going for $2.77 a gallon again those are sure signs they think the economy is heading slightly upward. I also just got my first true cold weather electric bill . Ouch that was not pretty either . I'm ready for spring ! :) Now enough complaining . I am human I do it as well.

The news is reporting the housing sales numbers were down. Anyone who is involved in Real Estate not the average consumer know that all of the first time home-buyers trying to get the tax credit were all led to believe until the very last minute that they had a deadline TO HAVE THOSE TRANSACTIONS CLOSED . That created a mad rush. Homes going under contract and yes multiple offers on a lot of homes in our area. Well guess what the Tax credit was extended not only to First timers but also to existing owners . These folks now have until April 30Th to have there transactions closed. That now gives anyone who is in the thinking stage to get through the holidays and some of the snow before they start pounding the pavement again. I just wish when I purchased my home rates and opportunities were like this . I could have gotten so much more for my money .

For your reading pleasure we have two real estate boards here and these numbers support what my predictions have been since the start of 2009 . I am sticking with the same through 2010. Home-buyers are smarter looking smarter and sticking with more modest wish list ! I say kudos to them. These are the figure for the month of December. Happy New year to all . I look forward to chatting with each and every one of you this year .

December Residential Sales Data

2009 2008Residential Units Currently Available: 1010 1363

Number of Residential Units Sold: 123 108

Dollar Volume of Residential Sales: $10,176,931 $9,654,304

Average Selling Price: $82,739 $89,392

Mediun Selling Price: $66,000 $69,800

Number of housing units sold for:

For those of you who are here to enjoy our 50 plus lakes for winter sports. A "word of caution ". Please be careful out there. I have spoken to quite a few Lake Residents over the past week. Who have reported some pretty good fishing so far. They state with great big smiles that that bluegill have been the best catch ! :)

Below is the official comment from the DNR

The Real Estate Market remains very upbeat in Brooklyn Michigan and surrounding areas. Christmas week slowed down however the buyers are now back out in full force. We were fortunate to have closing's booked up until Christmas Eve. The type of housing remains the same as I have stated the trend would be since the start of 2009. People are seeking the "less is more" mentality now. They are shopping around and trying to get the most for there money. Interest rates are going to stay the same for awhile longer and the stock market is looking better every day. Optimism is a wonderful thing! Happy New Year to ALL!

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Well everyone, The end of the year is almost here. This has been an exciting and scary time in Real Estate. Needless to say the wheel had to be reinvented under many faucets of this complicated business structure. I am ready to put 2009 to a rest. The market was not as bad as made out to be . We did well this year and plan to end the year with a bang. Re/max Agents continued to excel and outpace there competitors godspeed.

Our local market picked up like you would not believe. We had many Home shoppers at the end of the season. Appetites for properties and amenities were not as grandeur as they had previously been. Many clients compromised and got back to the basics of location and bigger is not always better.

I send out a big thank you to all of my past and present clients ! I am happy,content and look forward to being the best I can be in the future. Now its time to think about giving and sharing the time of the year that is humbling to us all.

I wish everyone a wonderful heart fulfilling Thanksgiving with your friend's and family. Those who have stood by me this year are extra special and I plan on making them feel that way !