Posts Tagged ‘Ann Arbor MI’
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Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010
We started this series to talk about internet real estate jargon. Last time we took a look at one of the basic search criteria that most folks use and described some of the differences between condos and single family homes.
Today, let’s talk about home styles.  It’s interesting to note that most homes do not fit precisely into any one category. Lots of times, older homes have gone through renovations that took on different architectural details that the current homeowner liked. Newer homes often incorporate samplings from a variety of historical periods and styles. Let’s look at a couple of the styles represented in the Ann Arbor real estate market.
BUNGALOWS: Bungalows are one-and-a-half story homes. Typically most of the living space is on the main floor and the house centers around the living area with minimal hallways to connect to other rooms. In the Greater Ann Arbor Area, we typically find the upstairs used as a bedroom or added living space, and if it has a garage, it will be detached from the structure. Even within the bungalow family there are many distinctive styles, but they’ll all have the centralized living area.
RANCH STYLE: Ranches were a uniquely American style and are single story homes. In the Ann Arbor real estate market, theres a pretty even mix of those that have attached garages and those that don’t. The thought behind the original builds was to have a long, low-to-the-ground profile, with minimal use of exterior architectural decoration - a casual home.
TWO STORY HOMES: The majority of the homes not identified in one of the two categories above falls into this division. There are a plethora of homes styles to choose from – Cape Cod, Victorian, Colonials, Gothic, Greek, and on and on. So how do you know what style you’re looking at or for? There are some great websites available to help you define your tastes. If you Google “architectural styles”, you’ll get fabulous references with photos to scroll through that can help you put a name with a style!
If you’re interested in learning more, just email us, or respond below and we can help you!
As always, we here at Prudential Snyder & Company Realtors are here to assist you with any of your Ann Arbor Area home buying, home selling, rental or other Ann Arbor real estate needs.
Call us at 734-747-7500 or 734-747-7700 weekdays, or 734-660-0105 evenings and weekends. We’re also available via email at info@prusnyder.com or online at www.prusnyder.com anytime. Choose Prudential Snyder and Company for the best Ann Arbor Realtors!
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Tags: Ann Arbor Home Search, Ann Arbor Homes, Ann Arbor House, Ann Arbor MI, home buying, home selling, Homes for Sale, Prudential Snyder & Company
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Monday, July 19th, 2010
Love it or hate it…it’s almost here! The annual Ann Arbor Art Fairs will bring half a million visitors to the city for several days this week. For those of you unfamiliar with the Fairs, there are actually four non-profit fairs – The Original, Ann Arbor Street Art Fair; the Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair; the State Street Art Fair; and Ann Arbor’s South University Art Fair.
Not only will you find art exhibits, you’ll find children’s activities and musical performances for your enjoyment. The Annual Townie Party is tonight at the Terrace to help raise funds, and the setup on Wednesday night always draws a good local crowd as well.
 This year, Visit Ann Arbor.org has added the Ann Arbor Art Trolley to the list of transportation options for getting around. If you’re interested in finding other ways to Shuttle to and from this fabulous event, visit the official Ann Arbor Art Fair website Maps & Travel page at: http://www.artfair.org/main/main.jsp?id=8
The Fairs run from July 21st-24th, 2010. They’re open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
While you’re in town, if you’re interested in learning more about local real estate, give us a call! As always, we here at Prudential Snyder & Company Realtors are here to assist you with any of your Ann Arbor Area home buying, home selling, rental or other real estate needs.
Call us at 734-747-7500 or 734-747-7700 weekdays, or 734-660-0105 evenings and weekends. We’re also available via email at info@prusnyder.com or online at www.prusnyder.com anytime. Choose Prudential Snyder and Company for the best Ann Arbor Realtors!
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Tags: Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Art Fair, Ann Arbor House, Ann Arbor MI, home buying, home selling, Prudential Snyder & Company, rental
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Monday, July 12th, 2010
Ann Arbor Real Estate News: Ann Arbor Ranks in the Top 50 Places to Live!
Once again, Ann Arbor MI has made the top 50 on the CNNMoney.com best small cities to live in! For 2010, we’re ranked at #46. Here’s the article from the website…
WINNERTop 100 rank: 46
Population: 116,000
Compare Ann Arbor to Top 10 Best Places
Football season may be this city’s most popular pastime, but residents of Ann Arbor would insist that the city is always a great place to be.
This friendly college town has all the perks of a much bigger city. The downtown area is a mecca of arts and culture, with museums, theatres, and galleries. Golf courses and biking and hiking trails are never far away.
The University of Michigan campus is the major employer in the city, but Border’s Books and Domino’s Pizza also both have headquarters here. –B.D. |
Interested in making a move to the Ann Arbor area? Call us at 734-747-7500 or 734-747-7700 weekdays, or 734-660-0105 evenings and weekends. We’re also available via email at info@prusnyder.com or online at www.prusnyder.com anytime. Choose Prudential Snyder and Company for the best Ann Arbor Realtors!
As always, we here at Prudential Snyder & Company Realtors are here to assist you with any of your Ann Arbor Area home buying, home selling, rental or other real estate needs.
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Tags: Ann Arbor MI, Borders Books, Domino's Pizza, home buying, home selling, Prudential Snyder & Company, real estate needs, rental, Top 50 places to live, University of Michigan
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Thursday, July 1st, 2010
 Photo: Seansie Per CNNMoney.com article - By Tami Luhby, senior writerJune 30, 2010: 10:40 PM ET
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — First-time homebuyers will have until Sept. 30 to close on their purchases and land an $8,000 tax credit under a bill passed by the Senate late Wednesday.
President Obama is expected to sign the bill, which was overwhelmingly approved by the House on Tuesday. The deadline had been June 30.
The bill doesn’t help anyone currently shopping for a home. Buyers must have signed a contract by April 30 to qualify for the tax break. At issue is when the deal must be finalized.
Qualified existing homeowners also have until Sept. 30 to close on new homes and receive a tax credit of up to $6,500.
Congress has been trying to pass the extension for the last month, but it got caught up in Washington politics. Only when it was separated from a larger jobs bill did deficit-wary lawmakers sign off on it. The extension will only raise the deficit by $9 million.
An estimated 200,000 people have missed out on the tax credit because they wouldn’t have been able to close by the end of business Wednesday. Many are trying to take advantage of short sales, which are complicated deals to complete.
The Senate approved the stand-alone homebuyers tax credit shortly after a failed attempt to advance a bill that combined the credit with an unemployment benefits extension.
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., said the chamber will take up the benefits bill again once a replacement for the late Senator Robert Byrd, D-W.Va., is named. Byrd, the longest serving member of Congress in history, died Monday at age 92. 
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Tags: Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Home Search, Ann Arbor Homes, Ann Arbor House, Ann Arbor MI, Ann Arbor Properties, home buying, home selling, Homebuyer Tax Credit, homebuyer tax credit extension, Homes for Sale, Sell My Home, Tax Credit
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Tuesday, June 29th, 2010
If you have a home built prior to 1978 and you’re interested in doing any renovations, you need to know about recent changes in the laws regarding lead-based paint remediation.
Make sure that when you’re interviewing contractors you ask if they have already completed their certification and training courses so they’re compliant with the new directives.
In general, any activity that would disturb lead based paint in a home, apartment, daycare or school will be included. Any contractor who is paid to perform renovations is required to adhere to the new EPA regulations. Violations can result in fines of up to $32,500 per day!
If you, as a homeowner, are making the changes to the home, you are exempt. Other exemptions can apply for contractors in certain situations (emergency repairs are one such example).
If you’re interested in learning more, you can find more information on the EPA site at: http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/renovation.htm.
As always, we are here to assist you with any of your Ann Arbor Area home buying, home selling, rental or other real estate needs. Call us at 734-747-7500 or 734-747-7700 weekdays, or 734-660-0105 evenings and weekends. We’re also available via email at info@prusnyder.com or online at www.prusnyder.com anytime. Choose Prudential Snyder and Company for the best Ann Arbor Realtors!
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Tags: Ann Arbor Home Search, Ann Arbor Homes, Ann Arbor House, Ann Arbor MI, Ann Arbor Properties, EPA, home buying, home renovations, home selling, lead based paint, Prudential Snyder & Company
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Thursday, March 18th, 2010
 As both the weather and the market continue to heat up, we’re finding that here in the Greater Ann Arbor Area, more and more first-time home buyers are beginning their home searches. Although the internet is a great place to do research on area properties, it is always a good idea to solicit the advice of a Real Estate Professional. The folks at Real Estate Checklists and Systems (www.realestatechecklists.com) put together the following list of common mistakes… we are here to help you avoid making them!
1. They don’t ask enough questions of their lender and end up missing out on the best deal.
2. They don’t act quickly enough to make a decision and someone else buys the house.
3. They don’t find the right agent who’s willing to help them through the homebuying process.
4. They don’t do enough to make their offer look appealing to a seller.
5. They don’t think about resale before they buy. The average first-time buyer only stays in a home for four years.
We offer FREE no obligation HomeBuyer Seminars and workshops to help you learn about the purchasing process. If you’re interested in learning more, please contact us. Prudential Snyder & Company Realtors are here to assist you with any of your Ann Arbor Area real estate needs. Call us at 734-747-7500 or 734-747-7700 weekdays, or 734-660-0105 evenings and weekends.
Our website offers a plethora of information on Buying, Selling, Area Open Houses, and more. Visit us at www.prusnyder.com or email info@prusnyder.com for more details. Choose Prudential Snyder and Company for the best Ann Arbor Realtors!
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Tags: Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Home Search, Ann Arbor Homes, Ann Arbor House, Ann Arbor MI, Ann Arbor Properties, First Time Home Buyers, Homes for Sale, Open Houses, Realtors, Search Ann Arbor Homes
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Monday, March 1st, 2010
The Homebuyer Credit (available to both first time & some repeat purchasers) is available for homes which go under contract BEFORE April 30th, so don’t miss out on this phenomenal opportunity. For more information on the program details and eligibility, call or email us!
We are here to assist you with any of your Ann Arbor area real estate needs. Call us at 734-747-7500 or 734-747-7700 weekdays, or 734-660-0105 evenings and weekends. We’re also available via email at info@prusnyder.com or online at www.prusnyder.com anytime. Choose Prudential Snyder and Company for the best Ann Arbor Realtors!
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Tags: Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Home Search, Ann Arbor Homes, Ann Arbor House, Ann Arbor MI, Ann Arbor Properties, First Time Home Buyers, Homebuyer Tax Credit, Realtors, Search Ann Arbor Homes, Sell My Home, Tax Credit
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Thursday, February 11th, 2010
Getting the best price is about bringing you the right buyers for your house. This requires a Rock Solid ® marketing plan, targeted media exposure and an extensive network of local and out-of-town buyers. When you work with an Ann Arbor based company with a global support and presence, you’re able to access unparalleled online technology, such as the Online Sellers Advantage programming.
At Prudential Snyder & Company Realtors, we pride ourselves on putting our consumers first. To that end, we have revamped our servicing programs to make information available early and often for all parties in a transaction. Check out our fabulous website with mobile phone search capabilities and ask about our new Relay technology!
We pride ourselves on our ability to work with consumers to find the best solutions for your specific needs. Our agents hold certifications and are specially trained to handle any situation. Whether you require a Short Sale & Foreclosure Resource Certified Agent, or specialty marketing for your Green Living home with an EcoBroker, a Fine Homes Specialist or any other special niche you may require, we can help you!
As always, we are here to assist you with any of your real estate needs. Call us at 734-747-7500 or 734-747-7700 weekdays, or 734-660-0105 evenings and weekends. We’re also available via email at info@prusnyder.com or online at www.prusnyder.com anytime. Choose Prudential Snyder and Company for the best Ann Arbor Realtors!
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Tags: Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Home Search, Ann Arbor Homes, Ann Arbor House, Ann Arbor MI, Ann Arbor Properties, EcoBrokers, fine homes specialist, Foreclosures, Green Living, online seller, Search Ann Arbor Homes, Short Sales
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Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010
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In our commitment to being the Local Innovation Leader, we at Prudential Snyder & Company would like to invite you to CLICK TO THE FUTURE of Real Estate!
As always, we are here to assist you with any of your real estate needs. Call us at 734-747-7500 or 734-747-7700 weekdays, or 734-660-0105 evenings and weekends. We’re also available via email at info@prusnyder.com or online at www.prusnyder.com anytime. Choose Prudential Snyder and Company for the best Ann Arbor Realtors!
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Tags: Add new tag, Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Home Search, Ann Arbor Homes, Ann Arbor MI, iphone, mobile apps, Mobile Phone Search, Real Estate, Realtors, Search Ann Arbor Homes, Sell My Home, Washtenaw County
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Friday, January 22nd, 2010
With all of the negative news that we’re hearing today about the real estate market in the country, we’re happy to say that listing inventories are relatively low right now and regardless of your price-point, the housing market in Ann Arbor and the Greater Washtenaw County Area continues to move along.
In an effort to keep you up to date on the market in Burns Park, we’re going to begin posting the recent closings. Since October 1, 2009, there have been a total of 12 sales here. There are currently 26 active listings for sale properties in Burns Park area. If you’re interested in further information, we invite you to call or visit our website.
As always, Prudential Snyder & Company Realtors are here to assist you with any of your real estate needs. Call us at 734-747-7500 or 734-747-7700 weekdays, or 734-660-0105 evenings and weekends. We’re also available via email at info@prusnyder.com or online at www.prusnyder.com anytime. Choose Prudential Snyder and Company for the best Ann Arbor Realtors!
1530 Hill St
List Price: $750,000
Sold Price: $671,040 after concessions
Close date: 1/8/10
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Tags: Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Home Search, Ann Arbor Homes, Ann Arbor MI, Ann Arbor Properties, Burns Park, housing market, listings, Prudential Snyder & Company, Real Estate, Search Ann Arbor Homes
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