Ann Arbor Real Estate Talk

There will be a golf outing to raise money for the Nick Belanger Assist Fund on June 15th at Brookside Golf Course in Saline, Mi. 

Nick recently passed from this life into the next on January 22nd.  Nick’s parents live in my neighborhood and we have gotten to know one another through the passing of both our sons. My son Jamie left this earth on October 20th, with injuries suffered from a car accident in Nashville, Tn.

It was said in my grief support group that bereaved people like to talk to other bereaved people and I would have to say that is true.

I am excited about this golf outing to raise money for The Nick Belanger Assist Fund. By taking the bull by the horns, Laurie and Van are moving forward in a positive way to carry on their son’s legacy as a carrying, giving (assisting) human being.

In hockey, players are awarded an “assist” when they pass the puck to a teammate who then scores a goal.

Nick had a gift for the timely “assist,” supporting teammates both on and off the ice. Whether it be a kind smile, a boost to others’ spirit, a hug on a troubling day, or putting others’ needs before his own, Nick was willing to help friends or strangers at a moment’s notice.   He desired to ease everyone’s burden, checking in routinely with those he loved in person or over the phone to ensure they were okay.

The golf outing begins at 8:30, on June 15th,  with a Continental Breakfast and the shot gun start is at 10:00. Lunch will be served at the turn and dinner at 4:30.

Golf Fee Includes

•18 Holes of golf with cart

•Range balls

•Continental Breakfast

•Lunch at the Turn

•Beverages

•Dinner

 $50 per Washer

Tourney Participant

Participant Fee Includes:

•Washer Tournament Entry

•Beverages

•Dinner

$100 per Golfer

$35 for Dinner Only

Already The Nick Belanger Assist Fund has given funds to help in T Ball in the Pittsfield Township Recreation Program, to under privileged kids who otherwise would not be able to play T Ball this summer. Plans are underway to help out high achieving students that want to take Calculus and yet can not afford the calculators.

For more information about the Nick Belanger Assist Fund Golf Outing go here. If you can not play golf then just come by for the dinner or to play Washers or help out with a Sponsorship. 

Registration is online or call Van at 734-930-3755

Follow The Coach Nick Belanger Assist Fund on Facebook. 

I hope to meet many of my Ann Arbor Real Estate Blog followers there and many of the Saline and Ann Arbor Community who knew and loved Nick and his family.

See you soon, Nick and Jamie!

Stay strong, stay faithful, stay honest, stay loving, stay true to who you are, most importantly stay true to who God is as you’ll be who you are, and you’ll be happy, you’ll be you, you’ll be free. -Jamie Caulk

What is happening in the Ann Arbor Real Estate market this year?

The Ann Arbor Area board of Realtors released the market data yesterday for the Ann Arbor area. It shows a year over year comparison from April 2011 to April 2012.

April sales statistics show impressive increase in residential sales price and a rise in vacant land sales.

The average sale price of residential real estate in the Ann Arbor area is up 23 percent, according to data released by the Ann Arbor Area Board of Realtors.  The average sale price for April 2012 was $210,723, compared to $171,593 for April 2011.  

Market activity has been brisk and inventory is low in the Ann Arbor market area. which tends to drive prices up.  Realtors report multiple offers on some properties, with homes in good condition selling within days of listing, often at or above the listing price.

Sales of all property types are comparable to 2011, with sales of vacant land the notable exception.  The statistics show 64 transactions for vacant land year-to-date, compared to 30 at this time last year, paving the way for an increase in new construction.

See the graph below for a comparison of home sales in 2011 and 2012.

Call us today to view homes for sale in Ann Arbor, Saline, Dexter and all of Washtenaw County.

The Ravines Subdivision is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan between Scio Church Rd and W. Liberty. Located in Scio Township and walking distance to the Liberty Sports Complex, World Wide Soccer, A2Ice Cube and shopping.

The schools children attend are Dicken Elementary, Slauson Middle School and Pioneer High School, all are served by buses. The Ravines was built by Wexford Home Builders between 1998-2001  and has aprox 101 home sites.

The one thing I love about the Ravines is the 3 Ac park, tennis courts, and ball field. At the entrance of the subdivision you will find a gorgeous gazebo surrounded by water. Many of the home-sites back to a nature preserve, ponds and walk-out or day-light basements.

I just listed a fantastic home at 1633 Abigail in the Ravines.  It has 4 bedrooms, 3.1 baths and a new finished basement with egress windows. New carpet, fresh paint. This home will not last long as homes in Ann Arbor Area are selling quickly and we are short on inventory. 

If you are a seller who has been pondering selling and wondering what your Ann Arbor home is worth, contact us today for a thorough Comparative Market Analysis. Pricing a home correctly is THE most important real estate activity I do.

Virtual Tour for 1633 Abigail in Ann Arbor.

See this home in the Ravines on YouTube.  More listing information on 1633 Abigail, Ann Arbor. 

Call me today, homes for sale in Ann Arbor are selling really quickly.  734-926-9797

Good news for Ann Arbor Area homebuyers buying a home after May 1st.

Yesterday the Michigan legislature passed and it was signed by Governor Rick Snyder to bill that extends the filing of your homestead exemption in Michigan. Up until yesterday if you were buying a home in Michigan, you had to file your homestead exemption by May 1st.

When is our busy home buying season in Michigan ?  Duh summer….So many buyers had to wait a year to file if the home was NOT already homesteaded.

The new law, Senate Bill 349 affords a home buyer to file twice a year before June 1st or on November 1st.  The other part of the law that is great for Ann Arbor Area home buyers is that if a seller lost their home in a foreclosure the homestead exemption on that property will REMAIN on the property.

Thinking about buying a home in Ann Arbor, start your Ann Arbor home search here with a direct Ann Arbor Area MLS feed, so the data is accurate. Come on I know you are tired of finding the homes for sale on Zillow, Trulia and Realtor.com are already sold.

Regardless, inventory is low, so be ready to write when you find the house you love.

Ann Arbor Home prices are going up. And we are SHORT on inventory. We are seeing multiple offers written on the homes and condos priced right and in great showing condition.

If you are thinking of selling your Ann Arbor Area, (Saline, Dexter, Chelsea, Ypsilanti, Milan) home give us a call. 734-926-9797.

Search homes for sale in Ann Arbor. 

5887 E. Silo Ridge in Ann Arbor with Saline Schools is on the market and looking for a new buyer.  This is a gorgeous, updated home with much attention to detail. The homeowner is an architect and remodeled the home to maximize space and light, and designed it for modern living.

Some of the features that enhance this house are:

• This is a premier, stable neighborhood.
• Only a small number of houses are ever available in Silo Ridge and they move FAST
• Completely Remodeled
• Pergo throughout the first floor
• Mudroom to keep kids coats and book bags out of the way
• Maple Cabinets with lots of drawers
• Granite Counter-tops
• Stainless dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave
• Formal dining and living room
• Great size closets with shelving
• Fresh paint
• Finished lower level, neat as a pin
• New dishwasher
• New roof in April 2012, with 10 year transferable warranty.
• New furnace in late 2008; air duct cleaning in 2012 (by Sears.)
• New tear-out asphalt driveway in late 2010.
• New granite and food disposer in April 2012.
• New windows in 2010 and 2011 with transferable warranties.
• Extra windows added in master, family and bath

I have a flickr photo stream where you can look at multiple photos on 5887 E. Silo Ridge, or download the Vflyer here.

If you are buying a home in Saline Schools this is a prime location, sub and house. New walking trail all the way to Ann Arbor and Saline Recreation Center.