Market Updates
The American Story of our Generation
November 7, 2011 by Pat Williams · 1 Comment
Bank of America: You Say You’re Here To Help? PROVE IT! from melissa brodsky on Vimeo. Melissa Brodsky, wife, mother, blogger, humorist, will soon be removing “homeowner” from her list of achievements. Like so many Americans who are trying to save their homes, she describes her personal situation matter of factly, and yet hearing the [...]
10 Most Expensive Markets
June 30, 2011 by Pat Williams · Leave a Comment
According to CNN Money, the 10 Most Expensive Housing Markets in the USA are: Honolulu $585,000 buys three beds and three-baths Median home price: $579,300 San Jose $745,000 buys a three bedroom home in a gated community Median home price: $545,000 Anaheim $599,900 buys a 3,000 square-foot, modern house Median home price: $511,800 San Francisco [...]
Hop Here for Easter Info:
April 22, 2011 by Pat Williams · Leave a Comment
Easter is coming! Visit this local parents’ site to find out where in Oakland County you can enjoy Easter holiday activities, meet the Easter Bunny, or take the kids to an Easter Egg Hunt! Local group, OaklandCountyMoms.com, has all the details you’ll need to enjoy the Easter weekend. (scroll down the page for activities happening [...]
Ahhh, Peace, Quiet, and Privacy….Want Some?
April 7, 2011 by Pat Williams · Leave a Comment
Are you tired of all those phone calls soliciting donations and sales? Sick of the spam in your email inbox? Dread opening the mailbox to find it full of junk? Concerned that in this day and age ANYONE can find you and too much information about you? Place all your phone numbers on the Do [...]
Waterfront Highs & Lows
February 14, 2011 by Pat Williams · Leave a Comment
So many people searching for waterfront homes may or may not understand how a home’s value can vary based on the name of the lake the home is situated on. The size and depth of the lake and whether it is “all sports” or not, appeals or dissuades buyers, which in turn drives the price [...]
Oakland County Highest Real Estate Sales for 2010
January 24, 2011 by Pat Williams · Leave a Comment
This is a continuation of an earlier post, highlighting some of the largest 2010 sales in Oakland County. The Highland Township high sale was a bank owned contemporary that sold for 3/4 of a million after 37 days on the market. This 5013 square foot, 4 bedroom home is tucked away on 2 acres behind [...]
America’s Most Affordable Cities – Detroit, Michigan
January 17, 2011 by Pat Williams · 1 Comment
Forbes ranked the top US cities for bargain living and the midwest region filled many of the spots. Detroit came in at #3 and was Michigan’s only urban area that made the top 15 list. That said, if you have a college degree under your belt and a steady job to show up to, your [...]
Oakland County Highest Real Estate Sales of 2010
January 13, 2011 by Pat Williams · Leave a Comment
Everyone loves to peek into a world of luxury and it’s even more exciting when it’s in your own backyard. The home fetching the highest sale price for all of Oakland County in 2010 was a Birmingham home that sold for 4.8 million. Some of its features included a 4 car garage under an apartment, [...]
Mortgage Payoff Calculation Back at the County Clerk
December 30, 2010 by Pat Williams · Leave a Comment
Information by NOCBOR Granholm Signs H.B. 5267-Legislation, which would put mortgage payoff calculation responsibilities back in the hands of the County Clerk for residents of two Southeast Michigan counties, was signed yesterday Governor Granholm’s signature. H.B. 5267 gives homeowners in Oakland and Macomb counties, who are in the process of foreclosure, a chance to pull [...]
Uptrend in Pending Sales for October
December 5, 2010 by Pat Williams · Leave a Comment
Pending home sales figures were higher in October over September by 10.4%. The pending figures represent homes that have gone into contract but not yet closed. Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) says, “It is welcoming to see a solid double-digit percentage gain, but activity needs to improve further to [...]
