Posts Tagged ‘University of Michigan’

Monday, July 12th, 2010

Ann Arbor Ranks in Top 50 Places to Live!

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…

Ann Arbor Huron River Kayakers 

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.

 
Thursday, July 16th, 2009

EcoBrokers – The Future of Ann Arbor Real Estate

Residential Sales – Burns Park School District

ANN ARBOR REAL ESTATE MARKET TRENDS

The first six months ending June, 2009 were also very encouraging in the Burns Park School District.  The average sale price in 2009 is down only 3% from 2008 to $ 406,644.  This is after a 5% decline from 2007.

The average sale price is within 2% of the final average list price of sold residential units.  This is the best in the area.  The current average list price in the Burns Park School District is $ 530,774.

Interest rates, Prices and New Homebuyer Incentives continue to very attractive in the real estate market today.  For more information please contact us at www.prusnyder.com.

Residential Sales – Ann Arbor School District

ANN ARBOR HOUSING MARKET TRENDS

The first six months ending June, 2009 were very encouraging.  The residential sales figures for the first six months of 2009 in the Ann Arbor School district show that the average sale price of $ 296,419 is up 6% compared to the same period in 2008.  This is after 8% and 12% declines in the previous years.

The average sale price for the first six months of 2009 is within 8% of  the final average list price of sold residential units.  The current average list price for a house in the Ann Arbor School district is over $ 400,000.

Interest rates, Prices and New Homebuyer Incentives continue to be very attractive in the real estate market today.  For more information please contact us at www.prusnyder.com.

Ann Arbor Realtors Prudential Snyder and Company Are EcoBroker Certified

 

EcoBrokers – The future of Ann Arbor Real Estate

 

Eco-friendly.  Carbon footprint.  Global warming.  Energy-efficient.  These catch phrases have become part of our lexicon as we’ve become more aware of our impact on the environment and our role in protecting it.

 

Are you aware that Prudential Snyder & Company, Realtors have more EcoBrokers than any other Broker in Michigan?  Our Certified EcoBrokers join the movement of professionals pushing the real estate market toward energy-efficient, sustainable and healthier features in homes and buildings.

 

 

Ann Arbor Realtors Prudential Snyder and Company Are Green

So why should YOU work with an EcoBroker?

 

Buyer Benefits

 

1.  Know more about the potential monthly savings or cost of a home:EcoBrokers have an understanding of energy efficiency and the costs or savings associated with insulation, windows, appliances, heating and cooling systems, and other features of your home that affect your monthly bottom line.

 

 

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Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

The Ann Arbor Art Fair – Top 5 artists/exhibits to visit

Ann Arbor Realtor looking at art

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Top 5 things to do at The Ann Arbor Art Fair!

The Downtown Ann Arbor area is jam packed with art enthusiasts from all over the country!  Every year we welcome over 500,000 patrons  to The Ann Arbor Art Fair.  This year has been no exception, as the locals make room for one of the most beloved of art fairs in the country.

Here is a quick list of Top 5 artisits/exhibits to visit:

Ann Arbor Art Fair Display1) Local Ann Arbor Folk Artisit Claudia Leo: Boasting folk art from her native country of Argentina, Leo presents FILETEADO-INSPIRED FUNCTIONAL ART on the Porch of Herb David Guitar Studio.

 

 

 

Ann Arbor Art Fair Banjo Player2) Musician Laurel Premo:  Laurel Premo shares a music full of life that draws from Appalachian, Celtic, Contemporary folk, Cajun, Bluegrass, and Scandinavian roots. From haunting old ballads to feverish instrumental compositions, her music is made for all ears.  Find Laurel on The Ingalls Mall Lawn today at 4 p.m.

 

 

Ann Arbor Arts and Crafts3) The Imagination Station: features free arts and crafts activities for young children and their families. In keeping with our Zero Waste goals, the activities utilize reused materials and encourage interaction with the natural environment. Projects include recycled tube rain sticks, milk carton birdhouses, recycled paper bag hats, and bottle cap necklaces.  Located at ArtZone, at the South end of Ingalls Mall. Wednesday – Friday, 10 a.m. to 5p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

2704508729_150f16bc7f_m4) Bottle Cap Mosaic Workshop: Help local environmental artist Leslie Sobel create a large scale mosaic by attaching multi-colored bottle caps to a repurposed snow fence – a technique to be used in the proposed Sky River public art project. South End of Ingalls Mall W-Th, 3-5pm.

 

 

artfair25) Jewlery Artisit Barbara & Virginia Cieslicki: Carve & dye acrylic & inlay gold leaf designs. Silverleafing back results in luminescence. Booth A116

 

 

 

TRAVEL GUIDE TO THE ANN ARBOR ART FAIR

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Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

Ann Arbor Real Estate – Ann Arbor Street Art Fair Celebrates 50 Years of Originality!

Ann Arbor Street Art Fair

Ann Arbor Welcomes the Award Winning Ann Arbor Art Fairs!

In just one week, over 500,000 people will hit the streets of Downtown Ann Arbor to celebrate the award winning Ann Arbor Art Fair.  Named number One Art Fair in the Country by AmericanStyle Magazine (2004), The Ann Arbor Art Fair has continued to rank among top Fairs and Festivals lists every single year since!

Established in 1960,we boast not one but four Art Fairs.  The Ann Arbor Street Art Fair is the Original:

In celebration of their 50th anniversary, The Ann Arbor Street Art Fair will exhibit original art, photographs and narrative panels chronicling it’s first half century.  This exclusive presentation will explore the humble beginnings of one of the most renowned Art Fairs in the country.

MAPS AND TRAVEL GUIDE TO THE ANN ARBOR ART FAIR

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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!

 

We welcome any feedback and suggestions: info@prusnyderrealtors.com. Choose Prudential Snyder and Company for the best Ann Arbor Realtors!

 
Thursday, June 25th, 2009

Ann Arbor Welcomes Top of the Park!

Ann Arbor Real Estate – Top of the Park

 

 

 

Ann Arbor Top of the Park

 

 

 

 

 

 

It’s that time of the year again! After a long cold winter, Ann Arbor welcomes the highly anticipated Summer Event known as Top of the Park! This FREE event features everything from major feature films, live concerts, food, drinks and more.  TOP OF THE PARK SCHEDULE.

 

CLICK HERE for a detailed map of parking and venues.

This evening Top of the Park features:

Ann Arbor Harp Performer7:00 p.m. – Musician Harper Part harmonica wizard and part rhythmic explorer, Harper is a fiery artist who blurs the lines between rock, blues, soul and world music.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ann Arbor Singer Brett Mitchell8:30 p.m. – Brett Mitchell & the giant Ghost is a Michigan singer/songwriter rock band with a hint of alt-country.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ann Arbor's Top of the Park will feature Jaws

10:00 p.m. – The classic feature film JAWS!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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!

We welcome any feedback and suggestions: info@prusnyderrealtors.com. Choose Prudential Snyder and Company for the best Ann Arbor Realtors!

 

 

 

 
Monday, June 15th, 2009

Ann Arbor Real Estate – This may be the BEST time to buy a home!

Ann Arbor Realtors Prudential Snyder and Company

Ann Arbor Realtors Prudential Snyder and Company Billboard

Now is the time for you to be looking for your first home, because:
- You could receive a $8000 tax credit as a first-time home buyer
- Interest rates are at historic lows
- There are a number of houses on the market
- Housing prices are still very low

This offer expires on December 1, 2009

Search for homes in the Ann Arbor Area

 

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!

 

We welcome any feedback and suggestions: info@prusnyderrealtors.com. Choose Prudential Snyder and Company for the best Ann Arbor Realtors!

 

 
Friday, June 12th, 2009

Five Tips for a Green Home – Ann Arbor Real Estate Tips

Five Tips for a Green Home

Greening your home

A Green Lifestyle starts by having a green home

Eco-friendly. Carbon footprint. Global warming. Energy-efficient. These catch phrases have become part of our lexicon as we’ve become more aware of our impact on the environment and our role in protecting it. Are you aware that Prudential Snyder & Company have more EcoBrokers than anyother Broker in Michigan?   Our Certified EcoBrokers® join the movement of professionals pushing the real estate market toward energy-efficient, sustainable, and healthier features in homes and buildings.

 

 

 

Visit  EcoBroker Laura Shope and our other EcoBrokers this evening at the 9th Annual Green Fair on Main Street, Friday, June 12 from 6 to 9 p.m. Visit County booths including Water Resources’ RiverSafe Homes, Environmental Health’s Pharmaceutical Take-Back Program and ETCS’ Weatherization Assistance – among the more than 100 exhibits with free environmental information, entertainment, hands-on youth activities and more.

 

 

Five Tips for a Green Home

 

As a homeowner, there are some simple, inexpensive steps you can take to make your home energy-efficient. Get started on the road to being “green” with these five tips:

1) Change Your Light Bulbs

By replacing just five incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs, you can save $100 per year on electric bills while using up to 75 percent less energy and removing greenhouse gases from the environment.

 

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