Ann Arbor Real Estate Talk

Opening today for the Michigan Wolverines is tomorrow. There is so much excitement living in Ann Arbor and a college town. Even if expectations are low around the country we are looking forward to a new era at University of Michigan.

We have a new coach, Rich Rodrigues, who runs the spread offence which is new and different at this Big 10 school, steeped in a running tradition. “Coach Rod” as he is called is the son of a coal miner from West Virginia, with blue-collar roots, he became a head coach at age 24.

Coach Rod is still not saying who will be the starting quarter-back. My guess is he will play both of them. Nick Sheridan is from Saline, who was the QB when my son Andrew played at Saline. Nick is a walk-on Red Shirt sophomore is competing with Steven Threet, from Adrian for the opening job. We open against Utah who also runs a spread offense and has their seasoned QB returning.In the past, Michigan has had a hard time defending against the spread offence, but now that we are defending it every day in practice, we should be much improved.

The Stadium is under construction with 49 suites (luxury boxes) not completed. Construction is due to be completed in 2010 and I have been watching the cranes and the steel around the Stadium all summer.

Here is a great air tour of what it will look like when completed.

Fans are asked to come early, due to the construction. Of course, all my kids and their girlfriends and boyfriends are going early like at 8:00 for a 3:30 kick-off. Christa will be running through the house, yelling, “get up, it’s game day” with the fight song playing in the background. About the only days of the year, she is the first one up.

The Victors Walk will begin 2 hours before the game, as the Wolverines walk 200 yards from the U of M. public safety building to stadium tunnel entrance and into the locker room.

So even with the QB situation not known, a stadium under construction, a new offense, and losing to Appalachian State last year in our season opener, this is still Michigan.

One of THE most winning college football schools in the country, full of pomp and tradition. A place where we sing, “Hail to the Victors” the best fight song known in the country and love every minute of it.

GO BLUE!!

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This is a great deal ! Located in Northside Ridge community at 2928 N. Knightsbridge. Loft style condo, priced way below market value.

Corner fireplace, granite counter-tops, stainless appliances, crown moldings. Large covered balcony, light bright and open with 9 ft ceilings throughout.

The best part:

Only minutes to U of M medical school and complexes.

The association covers snow, lawn, water, sewer and deck.

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Thought I would have some fun tonight by having you take this short quiz, on what is the best way to get your home sold in Ann Arbor or anywhere throughout Washtenaw County.


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Ann Arbor and Saline Both Score Big in Michigan Merit Exam (edit/delete)

The Michigan Merit Exam results are in and Saline and Ann Arbor both score high.

Both schools, Saline and Ann Arbor, posted results that were among the best in the state on the MME, a high school test which includes the ACT, commonly used by colleges in the admissions processes.

Saline Area Schools had the sixth-highest ACT composite score among school districts and public school academies in the state, school officials said.

The Ann Arbor Public Schools district had the 10-highest score among the same group, while local charter school Washtenaw Technical Middle College had the 14th highest score.

Washtenaw Technical Middle College is open to high school students that want to attend college instead of high school and obtain 2 years of college while in high school.

Ann Arbor’s Community High School came in with the second -highest composite score among individual schools in Ann Arbor. Community High School is a school of choice and students are now chosen by lottery and are fortunate to attend.

The Michigan Merit Exam usually is taken in the spring of a student’s junior year. Students who take the tests can qualify for up to $4,000 in state college scholarship money.

Good job Saline Area High Schools Students and Ann Arbor Students. The state average is 18.8, and Saline scored 23 and Ann Arbor 22.5, with Community High School scoring 25.1, the highest in the area.

To read the entire list of how all schools scored, click here.

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Every month I get the Ann Arbor Area, Washtenaw County data from Big House Data. The second quarter data had both surprises and not some surprises. When you are out selling and working with buyers on a day to day basis, Realtors just instintively know what is happening.

If a buyer wants a home in a certain neighborhood and a certain price point then the hunt is on. My last two listings both had offers within 2 weeks, a home in Saline and a condo in Ann Arbor. Both of the sellers were aggressive in their pricing and both homes were in tip top shape.

In Ann Arbor there is currently a 6 month supply of homes on the market. Homes SW of Liberty to Main has the least amount of inventory with 5.5 months. In comparison NW of US23 to M14 is showing the highest at 9.2 months.

Condos in Ann Arbor have a 8.6 months of inventory, where as in Ypsilanti the inventory in condos is 28.2 months.  Homes in Ypsilanti have a 18.5 months of inventory. Here are the charts, just call me if you need more information. 734-821-0757

Bottom line certain area’s are in better shape for sellers and certain areas are great opportunities for buyers.

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OPEN HOUSE, SUNDAY, JULY 13TH 2-4, 1288 Hull Ypsilanti, Mi 48197

Location: Shady Knolls

OPEN HOUSE,SUNDAY, JULY 12TH FROM 2-4.

ABSOLUTELY PERFECT HOME, CROWN MOLDINGS, NEW KITCHEN, BATH, ROOF, WINDOWS, SIDING, DECK DOORS, W/ LOW E GLASS, JACUZZI TUB, NEW FIXTURES THROUGHOUT. LARGE FENCED LOT W 2 CAR GARAGE PERFECT FOR THE FIRST TIME HOME BUYER OR RETIREES. YOU WILL not FIND A BETTER HOME FOR THIS PRICE !!!

Virtual tour is attached, this home awaits some lucky buyers !!

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Asking Price: $149,900.00

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1288 Hull Street
Ypsilanti , MI 48197
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Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 1

Year Built: 1955

Subdivision: Shady Knolls

Lot Size: 66×122

Garage Size: 2

School District: Ypsilanti

Square Footage: 1040

Agent Name: Missy Caulk

Broker: Keller Williams

MLS #: 2805529

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Stonebridge in located on the South side of Ann Arbor and is divided into two school districts, Ann Arbor Public Schools and Saline Area Schools. It is a Planned Urban Development (PUD) with over 650 homes.

Stonebridge features executive homes, golf villas, condos, and single family residential homes. The Stonebridge Community is surrounded by the Stonebridge Golf Course, designed by Authur Hills. You can book T times on line and check out internet specials, or see a layout of the course all online.

There are currently 27 homes on the market in Stonebridge. Six of the 27 are under contract to purchase. Three in Saline side and three in the Ann Arbor side for schools. There are two homes currently for rent in Stonebridge for a rental price of $2850 and $3000.

All of Stonebridge is located in Pittsfield Township and all of Stonebridge has an Ann Arbor mailing address with a zip code of 48108.

The home under contract are:

5408 Pennacle Ct

2413 Moors Ct

2203 Stonebridge Dr

4484 Stonebridge Dr

2126 Stonebridge Dr

1764 Stonebridge Dr.

Prices are currently ranging in price from 314,000 to 1.2 M.

Last year between July 1st and December 31, 2007, 33 homes closed in Stonebridge. With the current inventory of 27 available, Stonebridge is homes have a low absorption rate. Which means the amount of homes available is equal to the amount that have sold.

There are 11 different associations in Stonebridge, each governed by their own homeowner associations. Their community web site is available for public viewing.

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Matthew Rathburn tagged me last week to do a meme. A meme is an internet game similar to a chain letter except you post on line, and then tag 8 of your friends to answer the same questions. And on and on it goes. You actually do learn some trivial things about people and I guess that is the point. But, this is my 3rd or 4th one since I started blogging so hang on maybe you will learn “something” about me you didn’t know.

The challenge was to answer 8 questions.

The challenge was to pick 8 friends and tag them to answer the same 8 questions. Well, I have a ton of friends on Active Rain, Twitter and FaceBook. Let’s see who will get the least upset with me ?

1) Who is my favorite musical artist?

That’s hard, I like so many and it rotates and evolves depending on my mood, new CD released etc… Overall I love County Pop flavor the best. So I guess my long time favorites are Reba and Martina McBride.

2) Who is my favorite artist?

Saint by Sarah Jane. Sarah is my second cousin and designs jewelry. I could never afford it, but my cousin sends me some to wear. It all has meaning and has come at special or difficult times in my life. She designs jewelry with a nature inspired motif. Read the rest of this entry

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Recently I gave the Missy Caulk TEAM an assignment, to write down their dreams? After looking at me like I was completely crazy, I asked them, “Seriously, ARE you dreaming?”

Another word I use in place of the word dream is vision.

What is the vision you have for your life? Have your written it down? Are you waiting for it? Are you running towards it?

Henry David Thoreau said, “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you’ve imagined. As you simplify your life, the laws of the universe will be simpler.”

I was recently challenged when someone ask me about my dreams. For a moment I was stunned. It had been a long time since I had really thought about what my own dreams were. Being a mom, wife, and Realtor, and now a blogger, that is about all I have had time to think about for years. Just the day to day tasks of life are all consuming. Sure, I have goals but goals are not dreams.

We live in a culture of more, more, more, faster, faster, faster, newer, newer, newer. Everything and everyone is screaming for our attention.

Seth Godin one of my favorite authors and blogger, wrote a book, The Purple Cow, in it he talks about being Remarkable. He poses the question, What are we doing in our Marketing efforts that is truly remarkable. Shortly after I read the Purple Cow and was pondering what I could do to make the Caulk Team truly remarkable, my husband had a heart attack and we spent several days at St.Joe’s hospital.

Scrolling across the computer monitors in the ER, and throughout the nurses station, were the words, Remarkable Medicine and Care.  hummmm, wonder if they read Seth’s book?

What holds us back from fulfilling our dreams? What can we do to place our dreams above our fears and be remarkable in our careers, and our families?

All six of the Buyer Agents on the Missy Caulk TEAM, are dedicated to giving you remarkable service and helping your pursue your dreams of home ownership.

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