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I have to "sell" my asking price 3 times???? - Oct 07 11:08 AM
Mr. or Ms. Seller:  Yes, you do have to sell the asking price for your home 3 timesor you run the risk of the below scenario happening to you, especially in MacombCounty Michigan.                                                                1) You have to sell your price to attract a buyers agent.  If you overprice     the home I can guarantee that an agent working on behalf of the buyer     will put it to the bottom of the list of homes to show their client.       Buyers agents in ...

Canal front home owners in Michigan may face new challenges. - Dec 17 12:32 PM
Imagine owning a canal front home and suddenly being denied the right to dock your boat or navigate the waters.Do you think it couldn't happen?   Think again. I just finished reading an article in the Detroit News that touched on a subject that I fear we are going to be seeing much more of in Michigan.Canal front home owners on Benjamin street in St. Clair Shores and St. Clair Shores officials are battling with the states ...

2 short sale scenarios : Should they be treated the same way? - Feb 10 10:54 AM
The names of the people below and their stories are allfictitous, but are examples of what real estate agentsare seeing and hearing in the Metro Detroit area on a dailybasis. Short sale sellers #1: Bill and Nancy have fallen upontough economic times. Bill lost his job when his automotivesupplier employer shut its doors 1 year ago. His unemploymentchecks recently ran out and although he's found a minimalwage job and Nancy has a minimal wage job they ...

Please don't shoot the messenger! - Oct 03 05:43 AM
In the last 5 days I've received 2 inquiriesfrom home owners who want to sell theirhomes and are naturally worried about themarket values.These people are not in foreclosure, havepaid their bills on time, are current on theirproperty taxes and want to move either outof state or have relocated already.Within the first few moments of talking with them I feel as if I need to don a bullet proof vest.  The shots are going to be coming my ...

Tim & Jeni Baldwin epitomized "Location, Location, Location" buyers - a true story. - Sep 05 05:57 AM
I would like to introduce you to Tim and Jeni Baldwin and Carol, Jeni's mom.  (It was nice meeting you today Carol!)
Tim and Jeni graciously gave me permission to tell you their story about their first home purchase.  They were also wonderful sports about having their photos taken without any notice or warning.  Look at those smiles!  Aren't they precious?  One of the things I love most about Tim and Jeni is that they are always ...

Back to old fashioned math and loving it! - Nov 20 10:58 PM
I'm old.  I'm not ashamed to admit it.  When I was in elementary school there weren't hand held calculators.  We learned math the old fashioned way.   Years later there was "new" math introduced into the schools.  My kids understood the teaching better than I did.  Thankfully they didn't need help with their homework.
During the real estate "boom" in Macomb County I saw quite a bit of new math methods being used.  Homes that sold for $100,000 ...

The Flip-side to Feedback - Or - This is why I balk at giving it.. - Jun 08 11:28 AM
I've moaned about giving feedback to a homeowners agent after I have viewed homeswith buyer clients. My main concern is staying loyal to my buyers and unless I know fora fact that a particular home is off their list I will not say anything that could compromisetheir negotiating power.Friday I showed homes to a buyer client. Many homes. All of the homes were in MacombCounty MI. 2 of the homes are definately not in the running ...

About foreclosures: How the banks can help turn around the economy and neighborhoods in Macomb County. - May 01 01:08 PM
I have a very simple plan for the bank owners of foreclosed homes in Macomb County and the entire Metro Detroit area. In fact, it's so simple that the banks probably won't even consider it, let alone put it into practice.
Part 1: Turn the utilities on. Pay $40-$60 per month to keep the heat on at a minimal temperature, and to keep the electricity on for sump pumps, security and a potential buyers comfort while viewing ...

Condo buyers need to check more than the by-laws before purchasing. - Aug 25 04:49 PM

The condominium lifestyle is attractive to many buyers from first time purchasers to current home owners wishing to downsize their homes or minimize their maintenance chores.
Most condominium buyers are eager to view the association rules and by-laws, but one area that is often neglected (and can be costly to neglect!) are the financial documents related to the association.
All condominium associations and/or management companies should readily have the following information for you to review:
1) A copy of the current ...

VA benefits - let's not forget about them or the men & women who earned them. - Aug 21 06:54 AM

This photo was taken New Years Eve 2002 and is a photo of me and my youngest son Nicholas when he was home during what is called "Exodus" leave.  He was in the beginning of his U.S. Army basic training and during the weeks around Christmas time and the New Years most if not all of the basic training units are sent home.   It was our first glimpse of him as GI Nick (nicknamed that by ...

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A look at March 2008 real estate sales in Chesterfield Township MI - Apr 03 06:35 AM
Home sales pleasantly surprised me when I look back at the month of March and the statistics.  We Metro Detroiters were treated to extended wintery weather yetdespite this home buyers were still out ready to purchase in Chesterfield Township.We also saw some encouraging signs in the market activity:
     26 homes sold in March, up from 14 single family homes sold in February.     The total average days on the market dropped from 209 in February     to 159 ...

Macomb County MI home sales - a comparison between 2006 and 2007 - Jan 07 10:21 AM
One of the areas that I have been following is how 2007 shaped up in our realestate market in comparison to 2006.  
I have been pleasantly surprised by what I have discovered in compiling thesenumbers for you. Macomb County actually fared very well in the housing market, andthe number of homes sold during 2007 closely rivaled the sales of 2006.  The averagetotal days on market lowered for 2007, showing me once again the home owners in ourarea ...

Chesterfield Township MI homes sold in November 2007 - Dec 04 05:05 AM
Chesterfield Township once again leads the way in home sales in Macomb County.  During the month of November in 2007 there were 28 residential homes that sold and 10 condos that have found new owners.
It also appears that the average sales price is climbing back upwards in Chesterfield Township which is great news for home sellers.  If you would like more specific information regarding home sales in your neighborhood please don't hesitate to contact me.
All ...

Chesterfield Township home sales in January 2008 - Feb 05 05:27 AM
This past month was a bit slower for home sales in Chesterfield Townshipin comparison to the previous January.
In January of 2008 ten homes sold in this Macomb County community,with the average sales price being $130,273.   The good news is thatthe average sales price is higher than the average sales price for theentire county.
Also, the total days on the market dropped considerably this pastJanuary, down to 189 days from the high of 231 in January of ...

Saint Clair Shores Real Estate Market Report - 12/2007 - Jan 02 08:15 PM
ST. CLAIR SHORES REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT - December 2007 
If you would like to know what your St. Clair Shores home is worth in todays market, give me a call to schedule an appointment for a free market analysis (cma). No pressure, no obligation.
     ST. CLAIR SHORES MARKET REPORT FOR December 2007 - HOMES                                                       
There were 27 home sales that closed in December                                                     The average list price was $110,225 The highest list price was $189,999 & the lowest was ...

Macomb County homes sold in November 2007 - Dec 04 04:49 AM
Who says spring and summer are the best times of the year to sell your home in Macomb County?
Obviously, the people who owned the homes and condos that sold in November feel otherwise!In Macomb County Michigan homes are selling and a total of 623 owners have sold their home during the month of November.
A total of 492 residential homes and 131 condos sold during this period.
If you would like specific information regarding the homes that ...

Statistics for Clinton Township Michigan - Oct 18 04:22 PM
Latest Data for the City of
Clinton Township, MI Macomb County 10/18/07
Hi everyone in the vast city of Clinton Township,
My name is Jeff Malburg and I'm a residential Realtor at RE/MAX Acclaim located in the city of Roseville, Michigan. I'm exceptionally knowledgeable in both the northern and southern segments of Clinton Township, so whether you're looking to sell your home or buy a new home, I'm here to help. Here is the most recent real estate data regarding ...

ST. CLAIR SHORES REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT - 11/07 - Dec 02 06:58 PM
If you would like to know what your St. Clair Shores home is worth in todays market, give me a call to schedule an appointment for a free market analysis (cma). No pressure, no obligation.
     ST. CLAIR SHORES MARKET REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2007 - HOMES                                                       
There were 39 home sales that closed in November                                                       The average list price was $130,023The highest list price was $449,000 & the lowest was $39,900The average sale price of those 39 transactions was ...

St. Clair Shores Real Estate Market Report - Sept. 2007 - Oct 01 04:26 PM
St. Clair Shores Market Report  for September 2007 - Houses
There were 49 closed transactions in SeptemberAverage List Price: $158,737  Average Sale Price: $148,739Average Total Days on the Market: 152There are currently 40 homes "Pending" from the month of September.            Of the 49 houses that closed, 1 was lakefront and 2 were canal front.
                                                  
                                                    St. Clair Shores Condominiums - September, 2007
     There were 9 condominiums that closed in September.    Average list price: $86,500    Average sale price: $80,355    Average total days ...

St. Clair Shores Real Estate Market Report - June 2008 - Jul 02 09:07 PM
ST. CLAIR SHORES REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT - JUNE 2008
 
If you would like to know what your St. Clair Shores home is worth in today's market, give me a call to schedule an appointment for a free market analysis (cma). No pressure, no obligation.
The summer selling season continues! I'm happy to report that 56 homes closed in June slightly up from 54 in May and 52 in April.
 ST. CLAIR SHORES MARKET REPORT FOR JUNE - HOMES                                                       
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Sidetracked not by choice - but making a comeback - Jan 27 06:09 AM
I've received several nice emails over the last few days asking why my real estate blog hasn't been updated lately and I sincerely thank all of you who have written with concern.
Several days this month I was blessed to be able to visit family members in Mississippi and upon returning home was welcomed by what I thought was  "change in weather" cold symptoms.   It turned into something much more viscous and for 2 days I ...

A Foreclosure + a FHA Buyer = A success story! - Jan 31 05:37 AM
In the Metro Detroit area two scenarios we are seeing on a daily basis in the real estate industry are the increase in homes on the market that are foreclosures (bank owned) and the growing popularity of FHA mortgages for home buyers. 
Typically many home buyers who want to purchase bank owned homes have been frightened off by FHA mortgages, feeling that the inspection guidelines have been too restrictive.  Bank owners of these homes ...

I'll say it until I'm blue in the face - Real estate IS local. - Jan 30 05:48 AM
There has been much written and talked about lately about the “right time to buy”. In the Metro Detroit area we have witnessed a downturn to housing since 2002. Homes have taken longer to sell, the supply has outpaced the demand, and the prices that home sellers have been receiving for their homes has been less each year. Other areas of the country have been experiencing this only recently, or within the last 2 years or ...

Advisory committees for banks / REO managers? - Apr 06 05:03 AM
Late yesterday afternoon while driving home after showing homes I had one of those “lightbulb” moments go off inside my head. (No jokes from the peanut crowd please) All of the homes I viewed were bank foreclosures with the exception of one lovely home.
I jotted down notes on each home and realized that there were common issues as to why these homes have not sold and it wasn’t the price. If I was ...

$100 down payment program for a HUD home in Michigan - Dec 27 04:49 AM
In Michigan and Ohio you can now purchase a home from HUD with a $100 down payment if you finance the home with an FHA mortgage. You can also receive $2500 from HUD to be used towards your closing costs.Please feel free to call or email me for further details on this new HUD & FHA home buyers program or to view any of the homes.Also, please read the article I wrote about this new ...

Mr. Bachelor, myself, and the hardwood floors- Part 2 - Sep 25 06:42 AM
My favorite first time home buyer in Macomb County Michigan and I spentFriday of last week on Part 2  of his newest project and I took photos duringour fun time. 
Day 2 of the "get this carpet outof here!" project  began with Mr.Bachelor and I on our hands andknees with a big can of paintremover, nylon scrubbiesand buckets of fresh water.
He did a great job during the daysthat I wasn't there earlier in theweek in removing about 1/3 ...

Spring is in the Air, I can hear it! - Feb 27 05:30 PM
The temperature may be in the 20's today in metro Detroit, there is snow covered yards and icy streets, but spring is coming soon, I can hear it. How can I hear it? While driving around today what did I hear on the radio, the Detroit Tigers game from Lakeland, Florida! It was so nice to hear the broadcast again, even though it doesn't look like it around here, this is a sure sign spring is ...

My motto: People don't care what you know until they know you care. - Jun 21 11:42 AM
Freinds:
I've been in the Real Estate for 28 years for the first 16 years in the business I serivicing Oakland County then I  started servicing Mocomb County now I fell very comfortable in ehtier area. I always injoyed working with the 1st time buyers and sellers as well as the seissioed sellers and investers. Cerrantly I'am in Management with Century21 AAA North as well as a trainer,we have office's Sterling Heights, Macomd Twp.Romeo, Bloomfield Hills as ...

St. Clair Shores 2008 Memorial Day Parade - May 22 09:37 AM
The 56th Annual St. Clair Shores Memorial Day Parade
when:  Sunday, May 25th time:   parade begins at 1 p.m. where: Harper Ave. starting at Stephens and moving north to 11 mile road
It's that time of year again, the St. Clair Shores 56th annual Memorial Day parade will be on Harper this year, thousands of people from the city and surrounding areas will head down to celebrate this annual event. It's a great time to spend ...

Economic stimulus package makes it easier to buy a home in Macomb County! - Feb 19 05:46 PM
Just got an email from my mortgage broker that I'd like to share with you:
Just announced and confirmed. The Stimulus package that President Bush signed into law has caused an INCREASE in the loan limits for FHA. The new maximum loan for an FHA insured loan is $271,010. The old limit was $226,100 so a $44,910 increase is not bad.
Remember that is the max loan amount so roughly speaking with a 3% Down ...

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Wonderful ranch home for lease in Warren MI - Jun 22 08:13 AM
Real Estate that's on Point!
 
Welcome to 28550 Wexford, Warren MI
Offer at $850 / month for lease.

MANY UPDATES: NEWER KITCHEN, BATH, ROOF, FURNACE, C/A, AND VINYL SIDING. LARGE YARD WITH PRIVACY FENCE. LARGE UPSTAIRS BEDROOM AND BASEMENT MAKES GREAT SPACE FOR STORAGE. GREAT DECK OFF BACK & FENCED YARD. ALL APPLIANCES INCLUDED. **PLEASE NOTE THAT USE OF GARAGE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE LEASE.** 

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House For Sale North Warren, MI - Jun 21 10:38 AM
FOR SALE
North Warren, 3 bedroom brick ranch, 1.5 baths plus an additional full ceramic bath in the finished basement with wet bar, rec. room, seperate laundry room & lots of storage space.
Large updated kitchen with eating area and ceramic floors, appliances included.
Beautiful hardwood floors throughout, family room features a beautiful natural fireplace and opens to a professionaly built 3 seasons Florida room with vaulted ceiling, lots of vinyl windows and ceramic floors.
This well maintained ...

Macomb Twp. House For Sale - New on the Market! - May 27 11:48 AM
New on the Market - Macomb Township RanchLocation: Macomb, MI Macomb Twp ranch, features great room with vaulted ceiling, sky lights & gas fireplace, wired for surround sound! Spacious kitchen with new bamboo wood floors, appliances included, dining area with doorwall to paver patio in nicely landscaped fenced in backyard. Master bedroom with attached bath and walk in closet. Finished basement with rec. area, extra bedroom & half bath. Glass block windows, New hwh, New vinyl ...

Just Listed - North Warren Ranch - May 23 11:04 AM
North Warren Brick Ranch - Just ListedLocation: Warren Woods school districtPride of Ownership Shows in this North Warren Ranch! Beautiful hardwood floors, huge kitchen with ceramic floor, appliances included, kitchen opens to family room with natural fireplace. Professionaly built 3 seasons Florida room with vaulted ceiling, lots of vinyl windows, ceramic floors. Nicely landsaped fenced in backyard with 2 paver patios and storage shed. The finished basement features a wet bar, rec. room, an additional full ...

Great Price - Roseville 4 br Quad - Apr 02 04:48 PM
Just Listed 4 BedroomsLocation: Roseville, MIROOM TO ROAM, ALMOST 1600 SQ.FT. PERFECT FOR THE GROWING FAMILY. LIVING ROOM, LARGE KITCHEN WITH EATING AREA & DOOR WALL TO DECK, APPLIANCES INCLUDED, FAMILY ROOM WITH FIREPLACE, & A FINISHED BASEMENT. OVER SIZED 2.5 CAR GARAGE, LARGE BACKYARD WITH DECK OFF OF KITCHEN, AND A SWIMMING POOL WITH PLATFORM DECK. NEW WINDOWS, ROOF, SIDING & GUTTERS. MUST SEE, PRICED BELOW MARKET. InformationContact InformationMike Mitchell586-291-2652Contact Reply FormForward to a FriendView ...

Bank Owned Beautiful Condo In Utica! - Apr 02 06:42 AM
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Warren MI home for sale - 32730 Gloede Dr, Warren Michigan - Mar 30 03:47 PM
32730 Gloede Dr, Warren MI home for sale in desirable Balmoral Park Sub - $160,000
Super Sharp Warren MI home on a large fenced lot in desirable northern Warren Michigan. Spacious brick quad-level home boasts gleaming hardwood floors, updated kitchen, ceramic baths, finished basement and much more. FHA terms are offered and possible zero down financing available.

approx. 1570 sq. ft. doesn't include the finished basementbuilt in 1964 - recently updated4 bedrooms1 /12 bathshardwood floors on the entry ...

Michigan Income Properites Available Mega Equity Deals (update) - Mar 30 09:34 AM
In less than 3 days we had a signd P.A. on Florence.  I don't have any EMD's on the other two yet.Here are a few hot ones: 24582 Valley, Eastpointe MI Just south of 10 mile. -1000 feet -3 bedrooms -BRICK -Basement -2 Car Garage -A/C -Needs some work Great rental or flip for some quick cash **We will provide you a tenant and help with contractors** SEV 53,750 ARV $85,000 Rents for $900 Yours all ...

Luxurious Shores Home!!!!!!!!!1 - Mar 17 11:18 AM
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Bank Owned - For Sale - Clinton Township, MI - Mar 08 02:29 PM
BANK OWNED FORECLOSURE - CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MILocation: Clinton Township, MIGreat opportunity on this 3 bedroom ranch built in 1988 with an open floor plan, gfa furnace, central air, full basement and 1.5 car garage. Clintondale schools, great location, being sold as is. Call today!FeaturesBedrooms: 3Bathrooms: 1Year Built: 1988Lot Size: 40 x 108Garage Size: 1.5School District: ClintondaleSquare Footage: 1008Agent Name: Mike MitchellBroker: GMAC Real Estate The Kee GroupMLS #: 30594898InformationContact InformationMike Mitchell586-291-2652Contact Reply FormForward to a FriendView ...

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