2614 Brookfield St, Canton MI 48188 | Just Listed For Sale

AWESOME LOCATION IN BACK OF SUB WITH WOODED VIEW! Updated Colonial With Oak Cabinets, Family Room With Gas Fireplace, Ceiling Fans, Newer Tear-off Roof, Vinyl Windows & Pergo Flooring * 13' x 11' 3-Season Room To Enjoy Overlooking Fenced Backyard With Shed Backing to Beautiful Protected Woodlands * Community Park in Sub For Recreational Activities.

Property information ~~ $174,000
1,421sf, 3 Bedroom, 1.1 Bath Colonial

Southeast Michigan December 2009 Market Report

Residential sales ended 2008 up 19% higher than 2007 with December's strong finish. In fact, according to Realcomp, every county in the entire MLS showed increased sales and pending sales, which bodes well for 2009.

Sales for the entire MLS during December 2008 were up 31.6% over December 2007, reflecting the 12th straight month of growth.

Strong 2008 starter home sales (those priced under $125K) were up 61% over 2007 due in large part to affordable home prices and low interest rates.

Even though December's inventory was down over 18% over December 2007, the supply of homes remains greater than the demand. Therefore homes selling in this buyer's market are priced to sell.

Market activity has started strong this year. It's still a wonderful time for first time homeowners to take advantage of low interest rates and values.

3979 Berkley Ave | Canton MI Condo Just Listed For Sale or Lease

Popular Chatterton Village!

Light, Bright & Neutral Two Bedroom Newer Built Condo With High Ceilings and Great Room With Dining Area * Breakfast Bar Plus All Upgraded Appliances Stay * Tons Of Storage With Balcony Overlooking Lush Landscaping * Pool, Club House, Gorgeously Maintained Grounds And Landscaping * Also Available For Lease at $1,100/mo

Property information ~ $124,900
1,300sqft, 2 bedroom, 1 bath condo

September Market Report

As if the Michigan economy didn't have enough challenges, the past month of national and world financial chaos certainly hasn't helped.

Even with all those challenges, the Southeast Michigan counties of Wayne, Oakland, Livingston, and Macomb all experienced higher sales volumes than last year for the month of September. Depending on the zip code, the number of September sales in Plymouth increased 48.5%, Livonia between 30-54%, Northville 15-175%, Westland 22-100%, and Canton 27-29%. However, sale prices are continuing to decline.

The good news is that between the higher number of sales and Sellers choosing to wait out the market and not putting their homes up for sale, the inventory of homes on the market was down 16.43%.

It remains a great market for buyers, especially those with good credit, first time homebuyers, or those who don't need to sell anything to buy. There are some smokin' deals out there, particularly if you want to put in a little sweat equity. Additionally, lots of investors are jumping into the market hoping to take advantage of the low prices to position themselves well for the market's turn.

With the financial bailout, auto merge rumors, job insecurity, and presidential politics, we're still in for some rough months ahead. Best to batten down the hatches, cut where you can, and hang on for the ride.

Summary of Economic Stabilization Act by the National Association of Realtors
Tax Credit to Aid First Time Homebuyers by the Internal Revenue Service

425 Harbor Street | Canton MI 48188 Just Listed For Sale

Central Park Subdivision ~ ABSOLUTELY THE PERFECT AND LARGEST LOT IN THE SUB Boasts An In-Ground Swimming Pool & Patio Area To Die For! Home Shows Beautifully With Hardwood Floors, Second Floor Laundry Room, Formal Living & Dining Rooms, Family Room With Fireplace, 3 Car Garage And More * Tennis Courts & Club House In Sub * A Great Family Neighborhood And Plymouth/Canton Schools * CHECK IT OUT!

Property information ~ $369,900
2,624sf, 4 bedroom, 2.1 bath Colonial

3974 Norwich Drive | Canton MI 48188 Just Listed For Lease

Woodlands of Chatterton Village ~ BEST LOCATION IN COMPLEX OVERLOOKING WOODS & WALKING TRAIL!!

Lovely Open Floorplan With Kitchen Open To Dining & Living Rooms With 9ft Ceilings Throughout * Great Room With Cozy Bay Window Overlooking Woods With Walk Trail * Kitchen With Hardwood Flooring, Under Cabinet Lighting, and All Appliances Are Included * Spacious Master Bedroom With Cathedral Ceiling & Huge Walk-in Closet With Organizer * Custom Ceramic Tile Master Bath and Ceramic Surround in Main Bath * 1 Car Attached Garage With Lots of Storage * Complex Boasts Pool, Clubhouse, and Walking Trails * Immediate Occupancy...No Smoking, Pets Negotiable, 1.5 mo SecDep & 1 Year Lease Minimum * With Wooded Views From Every Window, This Will go Fast!

Property information ~ $1,250/Month
1,660 sq. ft., 2 bedroom, 2.1 bath 2 story

44453 Savery Drive Canton MI Open Sunday

Hidden Glen Condos ~ We invite everyone to visit our open house in Canton at 44453 Savery Drive this Sunday, August 17th from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

Come check out this mint 2 bedroom condo backing to a park-like setting. With an updated Kitchen and newer mechanicals, all you have to do is move in, relax & enjoy!

Property information ~ $94,900
South of Ford, West off Sheldon onto Savery

1690 Aberdeen St | Canton MI Just Listed For Sale

"Maintenance free"

NORTH CANTON COLONIAL SHOWS LIKE A MODEL * Updated Maple Kitchen & All Newer Appliances, Pergo Family Room Flooring With Cedar Book Cases * All Newer Windows, 3 Year New Pool And Decking, Updated Baths, Newer Air Conditioning, New Trim & Gutters A Maintenance Free Beautiful Home With Partially Finished Lower Level.

Property information - MLS® 28061255 $220,000
2,000 sq. ft., 4 bedroom, 2 bath, McIntyre Gardens Colonial

You've Got Mail

Did you receive a surprise in your mailbox recently saying your value has decreased, but your taxes have gone up? If you have, you're not alone. Countless numbers of residents in the Detroit Metro area are scratching their heads wondering what's up.

With all the news about declining property values in the area, how could this happen?

Prop A passed in 1994 limiting tax increases to the rate of inflation based on the taxable value (homeowners who used their property as their primary residence). It wasn't a problem when property values were continuing to rise, but starting in 2005 when values stalled to today when they are declining, it's a big problem for many homeowners.

For folks like us, who bought in 2004, both our SEV and Taxable Value declined $11,650 which should hopefully result in a decrease in taxes. But for homeowners who have owned their property since 1994, there is a big gap between the SEV (State Equalized Value--the 'value' the municipality perceives the value to be) and the Taxable Value (the amount your taxes are based on because it is your primary residence).

Papers like the HomeTown News and Detroit News have been warning about it since the first of the year. But now that assessment notices have been received, property owners are flooding tax review boards requesting reductions.

This morning's Detroit Free Press contained an excellent article including definititions, resources, and describes how to read your assessment notice.

For more information about the tax appeal process, check out WWJ.com.

Change Rings In The New Year

The MichiganMoves.com Team is excited to announce our new Downtown Plymouth location.

RE/MAX on the trail at 1000 West Ann Arbor Trail Road recently finished a complete renovation of their historic 1874 building. A large addition and remodeled interior has kept the unique character of the office, and an expanded parking lot to be built in the Spring will complete the renovations.

One of the reasons we made the change was we missed a downtown location, and we searched for a brokerage that didn't charge the administrative fees other brokers have resorted to, saving our clients money.

We're proud to join the 9 other agents in the office, and look forward to sharing our wonderful new location with our clients.

We wish you a very happy and prosperous 2008!