Find your home in Ann Arbor can be pretty easy. Here are some steps:
1. You must be pre-approved for mortgage. Even if you are doing good financially, you must not be too confident. Get a good lender and a broker and sit down and talk so that you can make sure that you can get a financing.  You can get referral from your friends as well. Getting a bad lender will make buying your home a disaster.
2. Work on the budget that you have. Buy a home that is within …

Home search resources are now available for real estate investors and first-time home buyers in Ann Arbor, MI. This was created by Mark Goedert of Goedert Real Estate. He has put up the website where it is open to the public and there is no more need for the people to register or pay for any license. Anyone can accesss property listings with the complete information. The site also has a mortgage calculator and generate the schedule of amortization payment.
“We also provide useful information to first-time home buyers, including the …

The city of Ann Arbor, according to a news release on its website, has received $850,000 grant from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. This is to fund a Neighborhood Stabilization Program. The said program is new under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Neighborhood Stabilization Program provides targeted emergency assistance and redevelop foreclosed properties that might become sources of abandonment according to city officials.
Jennifer Hall, housing manager for the Office of Community Development, said in the release, “This funding will help revitalize neighborhoods and entire communities …

Fighting Fiduciary Savings Award was given to Jon Boyd, an Ann Arbor buyer broker. Boyd is helping real estate purchasers in Washtenaw County and home buyers were able to save an average of $72,638.00 during the first quarter of 2009.
Laura Degiovanni, a senior exclusive buyer agent for the company said that the Fighting Fiduciary Award was created as a recognition for helping home buyers save money. She said that Jon was able make some of the home buyers very contented with the efforts he has shown. His knowledge and experience …

Ann Arbor Police Department said that the cause of several home invasions was the stolen set of master keys that belonged to the Arch Realty Company. The company was formerly known as Wilson White Management. The keys were stolen from the car of an employee which was parked at the Ann Arbor YMCA.
Arch Realty sent a letter to their residents on Wednesday letting them know of the theft. There were reports of missing items without any evidence of forced entry into the house. Arch Realty Company is one of the …

Good news for Ann Arbor homeowners! According to the Ann Arbor Area Board of Realtors, the average sale price of a single-family home the previous month went up more than 8 percent. The average home in Washtenaw County was sold for $236,897 in May as compared to the $217,849 sale in the same time the previous year. It was a big improvement when you compare it to the sales made last April.
However, be warned because this trend does not mean that this is going to be permanent. Nancy Merdzinski, executive …

New condos near the Arb in Ann Arbor are close to campus, medical center, downtonw ann arbor. They have four bedrooms and four parking spots and a great view of the Arb. This might make a great investment if you’re sending your kids to University of Michigan.

Looks like you can get a one bedroom Ann Arbor condo at the Ashley Terrace for under $250k.  These include a balcony, heated underground parking and the condo fees include heat and hot water.  Nice!  Especially if you work downtown.
Here’s the scoop!   Ann Arbor Condo at Ashley Terrace.  Featured by Piper Partners, Ann Arbor Real Estate.

If you are looking for an Ann Arbor house for rent University Places has a three bedroom apartment near the Dental and Nursing schools.  The address is 217 N. Ingalls.  It features 3 bedrooms, living room, bath, free laundry and two free parking spaces. 
All utilities are included. The lease is available beginning in May 2009 or Sept 2009.  You can also sublet the place for this summer 2009 at a discount.  Call the agent or visit the site.  Find out more details about 217 N Ingalls, Ann Arbor, MI .

Renting to own in Ann Arbor in a down economy can have its advantages
It doesn’t take a genius to see our economy is in turmoil right now. Also, it wouldn’t take one long to see that right now, is the best time to buy. However, some people can’t afford to buy a house right now. That is why a lot of homes are coming on the market as “rent to own.” In other words lease the house!
There are plenty of advantages to renting to own; especially in a downed economy …