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Whats Happening in Midland, Michigan and Auburn, Freeland, Sanford

10-01-09

Jane Heiss-Armitage Realtor Residential Homes & Relocation

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Whats happening in Midland, Michigan and Auburn, Freeland and Sanford, MichiganStarting tomorrow October 2, 2009 the Northwood Auto Show begins in Midland, Michigan. The theme of this years auto show is "Reinventing the Wheel". The show will look a new vehicles that operate with nature and provide a new level of quality. 450 new cars and trucks will be displayed. Hours are 1-6 on Friday October 2, 9 to 6 on Saturday the 3rd, and Sunday 10 to 5.

Also happening on October 3 & $ is Be a Tourist in Midland, with visits to Chippewa Nature Center, Circle Business Association, Creative 360, Dow Gardens, Grandma's Pumpkin Patch, Heritage Park, Lavendar Fleece, Midland Area Farmers Market, Midland Center for the Arts, Midland Community Center, Space Studio, Valley Lanes Family Entertainment Center and Valley Plaza Resort, check out www.macc.org for more information.

Also to put on your calender Fall Senior Expo at Midland Mall on Wednesday, October 14, 10 am to 3 pm.

Enjoy the weekend !

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Midland Michigan - Great Fall Weekend !

09-17-09

Jane Heiss-Armitage Realtor Residential Homes & Relocation

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Office: (989) 698-1207

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Midland, Michigan has a great fall weekend planned !

The Cruise N Car show is this weekend in Downtown Midland on Friday from 7-11 pm and Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm. There will be dancing in the street on Main Street and McDonald to The Doo Wop DJ's. The fall weather should make it a great time to look at some cool cars and rock and roll on Saturday night.

The Re/Max Balloon festival is this weekend also, 58 balloons are scheduled to take off from the Fair Grounds Friday evening, Sat. a.m. and p.m. and Sun. a.m. Its a great time to even come and watch them in the evening.

The United Way Campaign kicked off this morning from the Midland Center for the Arts Parking Lot. Please make a contribution to the United Way Campaign.

Have a great weekend and enjoy the beautiful fall weather.

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Sales Trends - for Midland, Freeland, Auburn, Michigan

08-30-09

Jane Heiss-Armitage Realtor Residential Homes & Relocation

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Office: (989) 698-1207

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Sales Trends - for Midland, Freeland, Auburn, Michigan up to August 28, 2009. The chart below shows the different price ranges and how many houses sold this year vs last year. Days on market for this year vs last year and Price/Sq. Ft. this year vs last year. This is some great information to help you make some choices with your offers on purchasing or listing your home. Please call me if you have any questions.

Sales Trends - Midland Board Of REALTORS

City Of Midland

$100,000 Units DOM $/sq.ft.

8/24/07-8/24/08 180 102 $70

8/24/08-8/24/09 184 82 $58

$100,000 - $200,000 Units DOM $/sq.ft.

8/24/07-8/24/08 221 95 $82

8/24/08-8/24/09 209 93 $80

$200,000 - $300,000 Units DOM $/sq.ft.

8/24/07-8/24/08 70 107 $99

8/24/08-8/24/09 58 148 $103

$300,000 - $400,000 Units DOM $/sq.ft.

8/24/07-8/24/08 25 91 $124

8/24/08-8/24/09 20 109 $115

$400,000 - $500,000 Units DOM $/sq.ft.

8/24/07-8/24/08 7 137 $124

8/24/08-8/24/09 6 67 $121

$500,000 + Units DOM $/sq.ft.

8/24/07-8/24/08 4 45 $134

8/24/08-8/24/09 4 203 $156

Sold Units - Single Family Residence 1/1/09- 7/31/09 - Midland Board Of REALTORS

$75,000+ are up 5 sold units more than 1/1/08-7/31/08

Sales under $100,000 are up 33 units over year-to-date last year.

% of Foreclosed Property Sales have had steady decrease from high of

39.5% (Feb) to 24.1% (July).

Analysing the most recent 12 months versus the previous 12 months, and not considering

either the highest or lowest price range; there appears to be a difference of

about 2% in sales price.

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Midland, Michigan - Advanced Battery Plant Coming to Midland

08-22-09

Jane Heiss-Armitage Realtor Residential Homes & Relocation

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Office: (989) 698-1207

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Midland, Michigan Advanced Battery Plant Coming to Midlandthe announcement was made by Dow Chemical Company that an advanced battery plant will be built on Dow Chemical Property starting in October 2009 which when finished will employ 800 to 900 people. This is a great boost for the Midland economy.

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Whats Happening in Midland, Michigan and Auburn, Freeland, Sanford

08-17-09

Jane Heiss-Armitage Realtor Residential Homes & Relocation

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Office: (989) 698-1207

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Whats happening in Midland, Auburn, Freeland, Sanford, Michigan here is the schedule for the Midland County Fair ! Go out and see some of the exhibits, horses etc. Have fun !

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2009 Midland County Fair Daily Schedule

Saturday, August 15	Sunday, August 16	Monday, August 17	Tuesday, August 18	Wednesday, August 19	Thursday, August 20	Friday, August 21	Saturday, August 22
2009 Fair Judging Schedule


Daily Attractions
Gates Open Daily - 10:00 a.m. (except Sunday - 12:00 noon Big Cat Encounter - 3 Shows Daily - Public Viewing Midway by Playworld Unlimited - Opens Daily at 1:00 p.m. (Monday thru Saturday)

Saturday, August 15, 2009
Community Free Stage: Fair Royalty Contest......5:00p.m. The 2009 Midland Fair King, Queen and Princess will be crowned.

Sunday, August 16, 2009 - Opening Day
Fair Officially Opens @ Noon (No Midway Today) Harness Racing - Spartan Futurity...............1:00pm Free Grandstand Featuring Gospel Music by The Masters Touch Quartet.......7:30pm

Monday, August 17, 2009 - Merchant's Day
Pay One Price Midway $17.00 per person.......1:00 to Closing Grandstand Entertainment......7:30pm AWWL Original Big Time Wrestling - All Seats $10.00


Tuesday, August 18, 2009- Children's Day
Midway-Pay One Price $13.00 per person ........12:00 noon - 5:00p.m. $17.00 per person.........5:00 - Close Children's Pedal Pull......2:00 pm. (Registration @ 12:30 pm) Kid power on mini-tractors - FREE for kids 4-11 years. Community Free Stage: Meet & Greet Ronald McDonald............1:00pm Dale Hafer and Friends (Old Country Music Band)..............6:30pm


Wednesday, August 19, 2009 - Agriculture Day
Pay One Price Ride All Day Midway...$17.00 per person or $3.00 off w/coupon.......1:00 to Closing Old Fashion Sock Hop for adults 55 yrs. & over (Sponsored by Independence Village Midland).....Noon - 4:00pm Dog Extravaganza (Sponsored by MMKC)..............3:00pm Seniors Park Free until 4:00p.m. 6:30 p.m. Small Animal Auction (Livestock Arena) Community Free Stage: Jodi Sasse & South'rn Cross (Country Music)...........6:30pm Grandstand Entertainment.....Midland County Fair Championship Bull Riding (by Super Kicker Rodeo).....7:00pm $10.00 per person, 12yrs. & under $5.00 Featuring Cowgirl Barrel Racing, Mutton Busting & Boot Scramble for the kids!

Thursday, August 20, 2009 - Family Day
Kids Day $13.00 per person ......1:00p.m. to 5:00p.m. Pay One Price Midway $17.00 per person........5:00p.m. to Close Free Grandstand.....K & M Garden Tractor Pullers...............Noon Community Free Stage: Ronald McDonald Magic Show........Noon Coleman Road Band (Classic Rock).....................................6:30pm Grandstand Entertainment......Rear Wheel Drive Figure 8 Demolition Derby......7:30 pm $10.00 per person, 12 yrs. & under $5.00 5:30 p.m. Large Animal Auction -(Livestock Arena)

Friday, August 21, 2009 - 4-H Day
Pay One Price Ride All Day Midway $17.00 per person ......1:00p.m. to Closing Grandstand Entertainment.........The Original Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions of Austria......7:00pm $10.00 per person, 12yrs. & under $5.00 Community Free Stage: Belly Dance Underground (Middle Eastern Dancers)........8:30pm

Saturday, August 22, 2009 - Industrial Day
Grandstand Entertainment....Front Wheel Drive Figure 8 Racing with 1 feature of Demolition Derby Cars......7:30pm $10.00 per person, 12 yrs. & under $5.00
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Midland County Fairgrounds 6905 Eastman Avenue Midland, Michigan Midland Fair Office: 989-835-7901 or 888-MID-FAIR