Dexter Real Estate: 3560 Lexington, Dexter, MI 48130

Posted by Toth Team Worldwide on October 11, 2011

Dexter Crossing Subdivision: 3560 Lexington

Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2.1 Square Feet: 2109

SITUATED ON THE BEST LOT IN DEXTER CROSSING. BACKS TO PLAY GROUND & WALKING TRAIL, SHINING HARDWOOD FLOORS IN FOYER, KITCHEN, BREAKFAST AREA LEADING TO STUPENDOUS BRICK PAVER PATIO, COZY UP TO FIRE PLACE IN FAMILY ROOM OR RETREAT TO LUXURIOUS MASTER W/DOUBLE DOORS, LARGE SHOWER, JACUZZI, HIS AND HER CLOSETS, INVISIBLE FENCING. ONE LOOK AND YOU WILL FALL IN LOVE!

Additional DEXTER REAL ESTATE Listings

11497 Trinkle
8517 Parkridge

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homes and condos with pictures and tours – FREE!

Kathy Toth and Team www.KathyToth.com Keller Williams Realty

October Ann Arbor Real Estate Podcast – Ann Arbor Real Estate Market Activity

Posted by Toth Team Worldwide on October 11, 2011

October 2011:

This month’s edition covers Ann Arbor real estate market activity and then and we’ll discuss the latest staging tips for buying or selling in this upcoming fall market.

Features special guest Terri Murphy of US Learning.

Kathy Toth and Team
www.KathyToth.com
Keller Williams Realty

Ann Arbor Michigan Community: Chelsea Center for the Arts, Chelsea Michigan

Posted by Toth Team Worldwide on October 10, 2011

The arts are so important to local communities, as we just wrote about Hill Auditorium in downtown Ann Arbor, readers who are looking to move to other parts of the Ann Arbor metro area will be excited to learn that they don’t have to just go into downtown Ann Arbor to enjoy the arts, other surrounding communities often have their own local arts.

Look at Chelsea, Michigan, for instance. Chelsea is home to the fun non-profit community organization the “Chelsea Center for the Arts” or CCA for short. The CCA’s mission statement is “Developing, fostering and promoting music and visual art in Chelsea, Michigan and the surrounding communities.”

The Chelsea Center for the Arts, located at 400 Congdon St., Chelsea, MI 48118 encourages you to discover new skills, refine existing ones, meet friends old and new and participate in diverse music and art programs led by hands on instructors. The Center was founded back in 1995 and serves the City of Chelsea and the surrounding areas in Washtenaw County. What started out to be a very niche organization serving the few has now become a true community asset and amenity and is a pillar in the local area. They even have their own Facebook Page!

View Larger MapWhen it comes to music lessons, Chelsea’s Center for the Arts is second to none in the area! Highly-trained instructors offer private and group music study for all ages and abilities. Most instructors hold Masters of Music degrees and have several years of teaching experience. Lessons offered include:

Piano
Guitar, violin and cello
Voice / singing
Clarinet, flute, recorder

As for visual arts, there are creative visual art instructors who teach, encourage and inspire you to have fun and experiment, there are classes, workshops and more in the following fields:

Painting
Pottery
Sculpture
Photography
Drawing

Of course for those that might not want to take lessons in music or art there is always the other side to the art world, that is the enjoyment of art by others! There is, whats called the Center Gallery at the CCA which showcases fine art by instructors, students and other local artists. The gallery features paintings, photography, stoneware, sculptures, jewelry and much more! Best yet, the exhibitions are free and open to the public. Just think if you did take a class you could have your work exhibited!

The Chelsea Center for the Arts is definitely a great community asset and helps benefit the lives of residents in the area. It is no wonder that Chelsea is such a desirable community to live in and a top relocation destination.

We welcome your comments, if you live in the community, we want to hear what you think of your neighborhood and welcome your input to improve this Ann Arbor Area information.

Ann Arbor offers great access to the expressway to get to Detroit or beyond quickly. A hop skip and a jump away is Zingerman’s Deli, Kerrytown, Kerrytown Farmers Market, Briarwood Mall, U of M campus, Medical Centerand University of Michigan football games. Drive to Veteran’s Park for figure or hockey skating, baseball, sledding, swimming, or enjoy fresh produce at Plum Market. For some specialty items be sure to visit nearby Morgan and York with video. Ann Arbor is a great place to live – convenient for all, including the Detroit metro airport, which is around 30 minutes away! Remember to be sure to visit world famous Ann Arbor Arts Fairs held every July. Click here to search Dexter Real Estate using our complimentary Ann Arbor Real Estate MLS Search service. Alternatively please contact Kathy Toth and the team if you need more specific assistance in your Ann Arbor Real Estate needs.

Search homes in Ann Arbor and the surrounding Washtenaw County area and call us as we often know about properties before they are listed. Search here to find foreclosure deals in the area. Let the Ann Arbor Real Estate Experts – Kathy Toth and Team, Keller Williams Realty help you achieve your Ann Arbor Real Estate goals.

Kathy Toth and Team www.KathyToth.com Ann Arbor Market Center Keller Williams Realty

Spotted Dog Private Wine Tasting Party, Saline, MI

Posted by Toth Team Worldwide on October 10, 2011

Thank you to all who joined us at Spotted Dog Winery in Saline this past Friday! We had a great time catching up with each of you while sampling some local wines. We wanted to share some photos of the event!

National Home Sales Report

Posted by Toth Team Worldwide on October 9, 2011

Home Sales

August
home sales were up 18.6% year-to-year nationally, posting a 7.7% increase in sales
activity over July despite Hurricane Irene, which struck the Eastern
seaboard and New England regions at the end of the month. As a result of
the hurricane, the Northeast experienced the smallest increase in sales. At
the same time, persisting restrictions among banks affecting home lending
are having the greatest constraint on sales levels. NAR Chief Economist
Lawrence Yun stated, “The market can easily move into a healthy
expansion if mortgage underwriting standards return to normalcy.”

Home Price

Homes
prices were down, with a 5.1% drop in August compared to a year ago. The
national median price for homes in August was $168,300, with distressed properties,
foreclosures, and short sales still accounting for 31% of sales. The
buyer’s market for residential property continues, as favorable prices, and
record low interest rates offer the most affordable conditions for
purchasing a home in the last 40 years.

Inventory

The
supply of homes measured in months on the market at their current pace of
sales fell 10.5% in the month of August, to an 8.5 month supply of
inventory, down from a 9.5-month supply in July. With homes being more
affordable than they have been in a generation and the lowest levels of new
home construction since World War II, this inventory is projected to
continue to fall, which will eventually result in the appreciation of home
prices and a move toward a balanced market.

Distressed Properties
and What They Mean to You

Since affordable
pricing tops the list of motivation and criteria for buying, it is no
surprise that many first-time home buyers purchase distressed properties,
which can be up to 30% below market value. Cost-conscious buyers are the most
interested in distressed properties, but it is important for them to take
into consideration the additional costs and expenses related to damage or
neglect that occurred during the foreclosure process. On average, distressed
property prices for first-time home buyers are $185,971 with a median of
$153,000.Another consideration for buyers is the transaction time. Short sales and
foreclosures typically take considerably longer to close because buyers deal
with institutions rather than individual sellers. Yet buyers who are patient
can benefit by paying less.As a seller, it is important to understand the current real estate market,
and a real estate agent is there to guide sellers every step of the way.
Agents can help sellers understand what the level of distressed sales and
competition look like in their area. This way, they will be able to price
their home right and will more than likely be able to attract attention from
potential home buyers. Want to know what your Ann Arbor home is worth?

Ann Arbor Sold Prices By Schools: Market Bottom?

Posted by Toth Team Worldwide on October 9, 2011

Our Ann Arbor Real Estate market had some surprises one of them was that the highest sold price per square feet was in Angell school district with Burns Park in second place for 2009 and 2010. Refer to chart below. Bach elementary school was third with sold price per square feet of $178 in 2009 and $174 in 2010. More on Ann Arbor Market Statistics, here.

With improving economy, the bottom is here. Washtenaw County’s unemployment rate slipped from 8.4 percent in Septe mber to 7.8 percent in October, DELEG reported. That marks the lowest point since April 2009, when the rate stood at 7.6 percent. Now we need to look carefully at what will happen to interest rates. For a $100,000 loan amount, a one percent increase in rate can affect the purchase power by $11,000. Now a 30-year mortgage rate is averaging 4.85%. Talk to us about reputable lenders. We don’t want you to have any surprises!

We are here to help you evaluate your particular Ann Arbor situation.

In and Around Ann Arbor, Michigan Photos

Posted by Toth Team Worldwide on October 9, 2011

This was a stupendous weekend to enjoy the Picnkney Recreation area and hike on the Potowatamie Trail and wade in Silver Lake. Look at Stinchfield Woods changing of leaves. Check out the corn stalks and ghosts waiting for Halloween.

Ann Arbor Michigan Community: Hill Auditorium, University of Michigan local community performing arts center

Posted by Toth Team Worldwide on October 7, 2011

Ann Arbor benefits so much from having the University of Michigan at the heart of the City. The University enhances the already wonderfully diverse cultural amenities that Ann Arbor has.

When it comes to the performing arts, there is an infamous facility in the center of the city which is coveted by many and has played host to numerous famous celebrities.

Hill Auditorium, at 825 North University Avenue (corner of North University and South Thayer Streets) in Ann Arbor is a beautiful building that was constructed back in 1913 by noted architectural firm Kahn and Wilby. The auditorium is so well known it is even included on the Visit Ann Arbor website!

The renowned concert hall was inaugurated at the 20th Ann Arbor May Festival, and has continued to be the site of thousands of concerts. Stars who have performed here include Bob Marley, Jimmy Buffet, Bruce Springsteen, Tori Amos, Chris Rock and more! Boasting superb acoustics there is no question to why people love to perform here.

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Just under 10 years ago in May 2002 the Auditorium underwent an 18 month long $38.6 million renovation which updated the infrastructure and restored much of the interior to its former, original splendor. Outside the building the brick paving and stone retaining walls were reworked, inside there was the creation of additional restrooms, the replacement of seating and more. Hill Auditorium reopened after refurbishment in 2004.

The auditorium can hold just over 3,500 people and since refurbishment has up to date audio-visual equipment meaning that those who are performing can have their performance use cutting edge technology.

This is definitely a great community resource that is loved by Ann Arbor residents and visitors!

We welcome your comments, if you live in the community, we want to hear what you think of your neighborhood and welcome your input to improve this Ann Arbor Area information.

Kathy Toth and Team www.KathyToth.com Ann Arbor Market Center Keller Williams Realty

Chelsea Michigan Real Estate & Relocation: Chelsea MI Chamber of Commerce

Posted by Toth Team Worldwide on October 5, 2011

For those who live in Ann Arbor, Chelsea, MI you all know what a fantastic place it is to live, work and play! There are some great local amenities for residents and a real community spirit.

But, if you are someone who is looking to relocate to Chelsea or nearby Ann Arbor who is a business person who is not just looking to buy a home here, but also set up a business then you need to know that Chelsea and Ann Arbor is a great place to own and run a business.

The key to any successful business and the relocation of a business owner is networking. Here in Chelsea there is a great networking resource: The Chelsea Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber is here to help promote commerce to establish and maintain Chelsea, Michigan as a premier community in which to live, work, and play. The Chamber works hard and holds regular activities for members, Lunch for Success, Business Breakfast, and Business After Hours networking events.

The Chamber of Commerce also hosts an award for Business Leaders, Citizen of the Year and more!

So for those who are looking to relocate to Chelsea or any other part of the Ann Arbor metro area you will find an area on the grow with a great community and lots of local organizations to help support you and your business.

We welcome your comments, if you live in the community, we want to hear what you think of your neighborhood and welcome your input to improve this Ann Arbor Area information.

Remember, Chelsea is just outside of Ann Arbor, so if you are looking to move to Ann Arbor instead then give the team a call! Ann Arbor offers great access to the expressway to get to Detroit or beyond quickly. A hop skip and a jump away is Zingerman’s Deli, Kerrytown, Kerrytown Farmers Market, Briarwood Mall, U of M campus, Medical Centerand University of Michigan football games. Drive to Veteran’s Park for figure or hockey skating, baseball, sledding, swimming, or enjoy fresh produce at Plum Market. For some specialty items be sure to visit nearby Morgan and York with video. Ann Arbor is a great place to live – convenient for all, including the Detroit metro airport, which is around 30 minutes away! Remember to be sure to visit world famous Ann Arbor Arts Fairs held every July. Click here to search Dexter Real Estate using our complimentary Ann Arbor Real Estate MLS Search service. Alternatively please contact Kathy Toth and the team if you need more specific assistance in your Ann Arbor Real Estate needs.

Kathy Toth and Team www.KathyToth.com Ann Arbor Market Center Keller Williams Realty

Ann Arbor Real Estate: 10155 Curtis, Pinckney, MI 48169

Posted by Toth Team Worldwide on October 5, 2011

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.1
Square Feet: 1816

2 STORY FOYER WITH FORMAL LIVING ROOM/DEN/ BEDROOM GREETS GUESTS, LARGE EAT-IN OAK KITCHEN W/ SNACK BAR OPENS TO GREATROOM WITH FIREPLACE. NICE SIZED BACKYARD, PERFECT LANDSAPING, SUPER CLEAN MOVE IN CONDITION, BASEMENT PLUMBED FOR BATH, CONVENIENT TO SCHOOLS, SHOPPING, PARKS. PRICED TO SELL. HOME WARRANTY INCLUDED.

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