Manchester, July 3rd at dark in Carr Park

Whitmore Lake, July 4th at Dusk

Ypsilanti fireworks were last night, but there is still lots to do over the entire weekend at the Lake Shore Family festival.

Grass Lake on the 4th at dusk.

Not sure what happened to fireworks in Ann Arbor or Saline but….when we first moved here they did have fireworks at the airport and my family and I enjoyed them. Now we are at Devils Lake in Irish Hills and the fireworks  are amazing.

If you are attending any fireworks displays and want to take photos, here is a great post my Pro-Blogger on how to take photo’s of fireworks. Thanks Darren, I will be trying some of these techniques. As you can see from my last years shots, I need some help.

If you live anywhere else in Michigan here is a great web-site that you can put in your city and find our when and where they are happening.

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Fireworks in Washtenaw County and Michigan

Only minutes from Jackson to Ann Arbor to enjoy and bask in this hand built log cabin. Surrounded by trees and natural surrounding, the pond is stocked and ready for fishing.

Feel the stress roll off your shoulders as you approach this well appointed home with radiant heat floors, energy efficient roof lines, hot tub, screened porch, and floor to ceiling windows where light pours in.

Built for entertaining with a media center, full bar, kitchenette in LL, bath and rec room. Three full baths and a master-suite with a private deck that overlooks the pond and property.

Download this VFlyer and drive on out, why sit in traffic when you can experience this “Up North” retreat minutes from home?

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4051 Root Station Rd. Jackson, Mi 49201

Charming home built in 2007 at 33548 Somerset in Westland, MI 48185. Built by Heartland Home Builders.

Great home for First Time Home buyers in Michigan to use the $8000.00 tax incentive to purchase.

This newer 3 bedroom ranch on beautiful corner lot with mature trees. Freshly painted throughout. Covered front sitting porch. 2 car detached garage. Oak cabinets. Appliances included: dishwasher, stove/oven, refrigerator, washer and dryer. Central air conditioning.

All appliances are included, including washer and dryer.

Available immediately.

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

Our TEAM of 6 buyer associates are available to help you relocate to Ann Arbor, Saline, Dexter, Chelsea, Milan, Ypsilanti Township, Clinton, Manchester, Whitmore Lake, or throughout Washtenaw County, MI.

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33548 Somerset, Westland, MI 48185

Public schools are ranked according to a ratio formula devised by Jay Mathews.

The number of Advanced Placement, Intl. Baccalaureate and/or Cambridge tests taken by all students at a school in 2008 divided by the number of graduating seniors. All of the schools on the list have an index of at least 1.000; they are in the top 6 percent of public schools measured this way.

E&E means Excellence and Equity

Sub.Lunch is the amount of students receiving federally funded lunches. (Not sure why THAT matters)

Thirty nine high schools in Michigan are in the Top 6%.  Read the entire report here on Newsweek.

Saline High School

Pioneer High School

Huron High School

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Pioneer, Huron and Saline High School in Top 6% of Country

Here is a nifty little video I found that is basic to helping your home in Ann Arbor or throughout Washtenaw County get your home sold. Not rocket science just some basic tips.

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Ann Arbor Avoid the 10 Biggest Mistakes Home Sellers Make

5449 Waterfield Ct

The home being sold in a “short sale” is a fantastic home, located on a cul de sac with a pond view.

To view multiple photos on Flick click this link.

Virtual Tour of 5449 Waterfield Ct, Ann Arbor.

Download a Pdf file on Waterways Subdivision Homeowner Information.

Complete details on Ann Arbor Real Estate.

Waterways Neighborhood

Home for sale in Saline, Michigan.

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5449 Waterfield Ct, Ann Arbor, Mi 48108

If you friend request me, just let me know you read my Ann Arbor Real Estate Blog as I don’t accept folks I don’t know in some way.

Here is a fun little video about some of the “rules” on Facebook. It is done in a retro type setting but the rules apply.

Enjoy, have a great weekend!

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Friday Fun

On my AnnArborRealEstateTalk blog and MissyCaulk.com website they are always there and updated weekly.You can subscribe by email to get updated on a weekly basis.

April data is posted here.

In May we saw 233 homes sold vs May of 2008 where we saw 303 homes sold.

The average list price was up by 9% so that is an encouraging sign.Actually I’ve been busier than a long tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs. I through that in to see if you were reading.

Homes for Sale in Ann Arbor

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May Sales in Ann Arbor, Saline, Dexter and all of Washtenaw County

Do you want to purchase a home up to $224,500?

Are you willing to take a class on homeownership?

If you can answer YES to these questions than the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) has a program for you and it is Good News.

Highlights:

• “0″ interest with a non-amorttizing loan
• Assistance is $7500.00
• Funds can be used for down-payment, closing costs or licensed home inspector
• Maximum contribution by the buyer is 1% of the sales price.
• In ALL of Washtenaw County your income limit for 2 people is $102,240.00

When combined with the tax credit of up to $8000.00 this is HUGE for first time homebuyers.

Here is a list of homes in Ann Arbor and throughout Washtenaw County for a sales price up to $224,500. This includes Dexter, Chelsea, Milan, Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti Township, and Whitmore Lake.

There are are 991 homes to chose from up to $224,500 and are ready to be sold. Like the federal law that ends on December 1st, you can not have owned a home for the past 3 years in Michigan.

Read all about the First Time Homebuyer assistance program on the MSHDA web-site.

Call us to get started today 734-821-0757.

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Good News for First Time Home Buyers in Michigan

But watch your time line. (This post was inspired by my friend Kris Wales in McComb County)

August 1st: Start your pre-approval process with your mortgage lender and
begin to gather the documents that you will need (pay stubs, past 2 years tax returns,
last 90 days of bank statements, cancelled checks showing rental payment history if 
applicable)

September 1st: Have your Buyer Agent  picked out.  Yes, it is always wise to have 
a buyers agent looking out for your best interest.   We have 6 Buyer Agents serving all of Washtenaw County area’s.

October 15th: Have your new home picked out and your purchase offer accepted
 by the sellers.

 Then start on all of your inspections and contingencies.  ***Note: Appraisers are backed up, it is taking approximately 45 days to close loans.***

November 30th: The most important date! To qualify for the 1st time home buyers tax credit you must complete the purchase of your home on or before November 30th.  The government may extend but they may not, no one knows and I have not read anywhere it will be extended.

Act now  to take advantage of the up to $8000.00 tax credit.

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Time Line for 1st Time 8000.00 Tax Credit for Ann Arbor Buyers