Pittsfield Township, MI

When looking at price, one of the most important things is to evaluate competition. Lets' look at what is available for sale now in Wellesley Gardens:

See 1625 Addington video for sale:

The average asking price per squre feet is $86.84.  Now you can look at your unit compared to the other ones on the market and determine where to price based on your location, condition and motivation.  Keep in mind the new buyer must appraise the condo so if it is over priced, the buyers bank will evaluate the solds.  So let's look at that.

The average sold perice per square foot is $84.88.   So the listing prices and selling prices are fairly close meaning that sellers expectations are in alignment with the market.  Consulting with the Seller on more specifics of the data is helpoful and how to engage the buyer to step up to the plate is vital.  If you are thinking of selling your Ann Arbor Condo, give us a call to consult with you on the Ann Arbor Real Estate market. 

(Day 29 of "30 in 30")

Okay, aside from a perceived glut of housing, what if you DO still want to build a brand new home? St. James Woods, with the entrance from Lohr Road, combines an Ann Arbor mailing address, but has Saline Area Schools, and you're in between the best of both. Head south to check out Saline golf courses, small-town amenities and attractions, but be just a few miles away for Ann Arbor shopping, work, and University of Michigan attractions. It's ten minutes to the center of Saline and fifteen minutes to downtown Ann Arbor.

Most lots are in between 0.45 and 0.80 acres, this neighborhood has five cul-de-sacs for quiet and comfort among wooded areas nearby.

Actual map for the location is here.

At the moment of this posting, you can take your pick of where and what you want, as the current prices are between $155,000 and $185,000.

You can find more information at www.goromo.com.

(Disclaimer: This is not a listing, I am not the agent selling nor am I representing these properties. This article is for neighborhood informational purposes only and not specifically to solicit business in regards to these properties.)

To see a VisualTour, CLICK HERE.

(Day 2 of the 30-day blogging challenge!)

I picked up my latest weekly local paper, the Saline Reporter and came across the article about a homeowner's trees getting in the way of a sidewalk/walkway/greenspace project. There are multiple subdivisions in this area, and the township decided to have walkways in the neighborhood in order to make it safe for pedestrians (and other non-vehicular traffic) to walk between Saline and Ann Arbor. But this resident's trees are smack in the path of the proposed sidewalk. The house is not "in" a subdivision, it's right next to the road and it's almost the closest house to the road.

What to do?

1) Go around the trees, towards the road. The officials say no, because it's too close for safety.

2) Go around the trees, closer to the house, away from the road. The homeowner doesn't want the sidewalk 30 feet from the dining room window.

3) Don't build it at all. Nope, the government wants it.

4) Go build the pathway on the OTHER side of the road. The officials say no, even though there are fewer houses affected, it "has to do with pedestrian safety" and making a "seamless pathway".

I had a thought that may help a little.

The homeowner was concerned that the trees might be damaged by a concrete sidewalk (that's how the rest of the pathways are constructed, that or asphalt). I was thinking of perhaps making a deck/walkway on short "piers" like a deck or like the walkways at Point Pelee Provincial Park in Ontario....like this:

Maybe at least this way, the walkway could be CLOSER to the trees and they would affect the root systems less than digging out and laying out concrete sidewalks.

Maybe a lot of you out there would just say, "don't let the government make this sidewalk to begin with". That might be the easiest of all, but you can't make everyone happy.

The State Street area has, for over 150 years, offered a rich array of goods, services and Ann Arbor real estate situated near the main campus of the University of Michigan. From the annual State Street Art Fair in July to a quick sandwich at Potbelly to the perfect condo to call "home," State Street provides virtually everything today's savvy urban dweller needs and wants.

Although the economy has taken a toll on businesses across the nation and in Ann Arbor, confidence is growing as the South State Street business corridor begins to revitalize. Pittsfield Township officials are actively and aggressively seeking to grow the job market and overcome numerous vacancies, restoring the fiscal health of the area. According to Township Supervisor Mandy Grewal, area officials are "getting out there and outlining the benefits to businesses of locating" in the community.

According to Paula Gardner of AnnArbor.com, "Pittsfield Township shares the region's largest office market with Ann Arbor" where "5.7 million square feet of offices and high-tech ‘flex' space clusters around South State Street." And while many buildings are vacant at the moment, the township's bid for a Costco and the selection of the area by Systems in Motion (an information technology services company) to locate 1,100 jobs offer new hope for the area.

If you're a committed city dweller who enjoys the fast pace of life in the heart of things, you'll want to seriously consider the Briarcrest Condominiums, located between South Main and South State Streets. Nicely situated and offering plenty of privacy, Briarcrest Condos come with spacious floor plans, fireplaces, and proximity to both Ward Park and Briarwood Mall.

For information about Briarcrest - or any other condominium in Ann Arbor, call Martin Bouma, your Ann Arbor real estate expert, today. Check out our Condo Hotline to get a handle on the Ann Arbor condo market. The Bouma Group can find the perfect real estate for you in Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County. Let the top Ann Arbor real estate team move you into the heart of the city; call them now at 734-761-3060.

There will be two open Master Planning sessions for the residents of Pittsfield Township.

November 9th at Carpenter Elementary School, in Ann Arbor from 7 to 9

November 12th at Harvest Elementary School, in Saline, from 7-9

As a resident of Pittsfield Township I am thankful the township is engaging the residents into the critical imput on the Master Plan.

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Missy Caulk & Team can be reached at 734-216-2822 or email: Missy@MissyCaulk.com

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