Fantastic Cordley Lake Retreat Open Sunday June 14, 2015 from 12-2PM.

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Do you dream of waking up every morning and looking out at a tranquil, private lake? Do you enjoy a slower pace, having coffee or your favorite beverage on the deck, paddling your canoe or kayak, or maybe fishing? How about entertaining? If you answered Yes, this is the house for you.

This spacious home is located on Hamburg Township’s loveliest private, no-wake lake, Cordley Lake. Electric motors are allowed, but not gas. This keeps the sound down and the water quality up. Swim or fish without worries. With the Huron River Chain of Lakes right around the corner, there are ample opportunities if you like to go fast, but this is the place to relax and take it easy.

3630 Cordley Lake Rd. Pinckney, MI 48169

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Spring Market is HOT!!!

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In the Ann Arbor area, the warm, spring weather has brought home buyers out in droves.  Inventory of available homes has increased over the levels seen this time last year, but buyer demand is outpacing the supply. New homes to the market are seeing lots of traffic, and homes that have been on the market a while are getting a second look.

According to the latest statistics published today by the Ann Arbor Area Board of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service, 834 single family homes have been sold in the first four months of 2015, a 7.4 percent increase over last year at this time when 776 homes had been sold. Condo sales are up 11 percent for the year at 240, compared to 216 a year ago. Sales of single family residential properties for the month of April are similar to last year, at 249 sales, compared to 246 in April 2014. Condo sales saw an increase of 14 percent in April, with 73 sales, compared to 64 a year ago.

The number of new listings in April is up from last year. 614 new single family residential listings entered the market in April, a jump of 9.8 percent over the 559 posted in April 2014. Year-to-date, for the first four months of the year, new listings are up 8.3 percent at 1,678, compared to 1,549 at this time last year.April 2015 StatsDespite the increased inventory, there are not enough properties on the market to meet demand. Multiple offers are common and prices are continuing to climb. Listing prices are up 2 percent for the month of April at $272,856, compared to $268,637 in April 2014.  Sale prices are up 3 percent for April, compared to a year ago, with an average sale price at $269,321, compared to $261,353 last April. Year-to-date, both the average list price and the average sales price are 9 percent higher than last year. The average list price for the first four months of the year was $268,639, compared to $247,507 at the end of four months in 2014. The average sale price at this point of the year is $262,677, compared to $240,619 a year ago.

 

Just Listed – Executive Home in Saline

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Asking Price: $500,000

7066 Suncrest Drive Saline MI 48176

3 Bedrooms, 3 1/2 Baths, 2,961 Square Feet

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Looking for an executive home in the fabulous slice of small town Americana known as the City of Saline? This may be the home for you. This three bedroom, three and a half bath home boasts almost 3,000 square feet of living space, not including the space in the finished basement. Designed for casual living and entertaining, this home lives well. The large, manicured lot has a gorgeous in-ground pool hidden behind mature bushes for privacy. Backs to open area, so you aren’t right on top of your neighbors. Close to schools and shopping, with a short drive to Ann Arbor or major highway access. Recent updates include roofing and fiber cement siding. The patio and four season sun room will see a lot of action when your guests arrive for the pool party. Top-rated schools and lively community events continue to make Saline very desirable. Make this house your new home today.

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Why You Need a Buyer’s Agent – Part 1

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Having a buyer’s agent to keep you informed of what’s available is very important, especially since houses are going quickly these days. There are a lot of sites on the Internet claiming to have all of the listings, but not a single one of them is constantly updated and accurate. Much of the time, listings that are no longer available are still displayed, and new homes are slow to get posted. In fact, many homes are under contract before they even hit the Internet.

Business man pointing the text: Did you Know?I maintain access to several sources of accurate, up-to-date listing information to keep my buyer clients informed of what is happening in the market. If you do not currently have a legal agency relationship with another agent, I would be happy to setup a search based on your criteria. You will have your own listing portal where you can view new matches and manage the properties you receive. This will also make you among the first to know about new listings and enable you to be in quickly to see something you like, increasing your chances of getting the house.

As an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) and Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE), it is my job to represent your interests in a home purchase transaction, making sure you get the home you want at the best possible price and terms. Remember, the listing agent has a legal agreement, legally requiring them to represent the seller’s interests. They cannot legally represent a buyer without consent of both the seller and buyer. Even then, do you really think the buyer will get the best deal, when the commission is paid the seller?

Stay tuned for more about the importance of having a buyer’s agent, or call me today at (734) 408-4460 and I’ll fill you in on the details.