Northern Michigan Real Estate...and beyond.

Selling Your House? 5 Reasons To Do It NOW!

2011-02-15T07:54:00.000-08:00

I've been preaching this to all my buyers and sellers the last three months!
Take advantage now!
Selling Your House? 5 Reasons To Do It NOW!

The First Question You Should Ask Your Listing Agent

2011-02-08T08:42:00.000-08:00

The First Question You Should Ask Your Listing Agent

Great news for Buyers buying Foreclosures as Primary Residence!!!

2010-12-05T17:31:00.000-08:00

MAR-supported legislation to allow foreclosed properties to retain their principal residence exemption for a period of up to 3 years has passed both the House and Senate, and is expected to be signed by the Governor in the coming days.

Senate Bill 77 provides for much needed Principal Residence status and tax relief to purchasers of bank-owned properties after the May 1st filing deadline. This legislation has become particularly important since foreclosures, which are non-principal residences, have flooded Michigan's real estate market in recent years. The current situation prices buyers out of homes by forcing them to qualify for a mortgage at the higher tax rate. Those buyers looking to purchase foreclosed properties are consequently stuck with a significant tax burden for the remainder of the year despite making that new purchase their principal residence. This bill would alleviate that burden by allowing a buyer to immediately make a foreclosed property their principal residence.

The MAR Public Policy staff met with legislators on this bill until the very last hours of the 2010 session to express the importance of making this tax-friendly legislation a priority. We are pleased that legislators on both sides of the aisle supported the passage of this bill, which gives homebuyers significant tax relief when purchasing a foreclosed property.

Tips for negotiations and getting your new home

2010-11-23T07:59:00.000-08:00

As difficult as it may seem, sometimes paying list price is the right answer! When you have been looking for EVER for your new home and finally find the right one in every way, including list price, why would you risk losing it by making a low ball offer? I know everyone wants a deal, but when the deal is presented, take it!

Myths: The Earth Is Flat and Newspapers Sell Houses

2010-11-22T08:18:00.000-08:00

Myths: The Earth Is Flat and Newspapers Sell Houses

I keep ahead of what's going on to keep you best informed and protected!

Tips for sellers agents to maximize showing potential

2010-09-23T07:17:00.000-07:00

“Let your food be your medicine and your medicine be your food.” - Socrates

2010-09-09T06:21:00.000-07:00

http://tipofthemittrealestate.blogspot.com/2010/09/let-your-food-be-your-medicine-and-your.html

Another Foreclosure Headline Debunked

2010-02-15T09:08:00.000-08:00

REALLY?! No, there really is no good news here. Foreclosures are only going to get worse. Sell now while you can!

Another Foreclosure Headline Debunked

HAFA Helping Homeowners: A Guide to Short Sales

2010-02-11T07:29:00.000-08:00

I am working hard to help as many families as I can avoid foreclosure. Don't give up, give me a call! 231-420-4468.

HAFA Helping Homeowners: A Guide to Short Sales

Let’s Look Past the Headline

2010-02-08T18:24:00.000-08:00

Home prices falling further?!?! Combine that with last weeks forecast for rising interest rates...Ugh!

Let’s Look Past the Headline

Challenges and Opportunities in Housing

2010-02-05T12:34:00.000-08:00

Challenges and Opportunities in Housing

Built on Jenga Blocks, Home Prices Look Shaky

2010-02-02T06:44:00.000-08:00

Built on Jenga Blocks, Home Prices Look Shaky

Trying to sell in this market can be a challenge. Here's some low cost makeovers to help you get top dollar.

2009-04-30T07:01:00.000-07:00

9 Easy Room Makeovers That Wow Buyers

View before and after photos of readers' room transformations to get ideas for your listings.

By Melissa Dittmann Tracey

A home has only one chance to make a first impression on potential buyers, and a poorly designed room can be a quick turnoff. REALTOR® magazine asked readers to send in stories of how they took action against their listings’ trouble spots. Borrow some ideas for sprucing up your own listings. You can also view more room transformations at the Styled, Staged & Sold blog.

http://www.realtor.org/rmohome_and_design/articles/2009/0905_home_bestroommakeovers
+ Courtesy of Realtor.org

$10,000 Price Reduction!!!!

2009-04-29T18:45:00.000-07:00

Buyer Friendly and Move in Ready!

http://www.exite-listings.com/admin/downloadmpg.asp?FILE=/Photos/775/WMV/419011.mpg

Great value at MLS#415700 7287 Spring Street Alanson

2009-02-10T11:10:00.000-08:00

http://www.exite-listings.com/etour.html/TOURID/21845

World Kindness Day November 13, 2008

2008-11-12T07:47:00.000-08:00

"One kind word can warm three winter months" –Japanese Proverb

For more information on celebrating World Kindness Day, November 13, 2008, please visit http://www.actsofkindness.org/

NEW HOUSING RESCUE AND FORECLOSURE PREVENTION ACT OF 2008

2008-08-06T07:09:00.000-07:00

The "American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008" (H.R. 3221) was signed by President Bush on July 30, 2008. This measure provides mechanisms to help the troubled housing market as well as tighten lending practices and reform financial institutions.

For more details click here.

Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008

2008-07-28T09:12:00.000-07:00

HR 3221, the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008
National Association of REALTORS® Summary

(as of 7/24/08)

H.R. 3221, the “Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008,” passed the House on July 23rd by a vote of 272-152. The Senate must now approve the language adopted by the House. The Senate is expected to approve the bill on Friday, July 25th or Saturday, July 26th. The President has said he will sign the bill.

For more details visit: http://www.realtoractioncenter.com/housing-bill-summary.html

Open House Wednesday July 23, 2008

2008-07-22T16:52:00.000-07:00

587 East Third Street from Noon to 6:00pm.

Come see what all the buzz is about the Bee Hive. Formerly a honey house, this beautiful home is located next to the old chicken house, in historic Harbor Springs. We will have ice tea and lemonade for your pleasure, while you stroll the grounds and contemplate where to hang your hat. Sure Financial will be on hand to make the numbers all add up for your financing.

MLS# 418226

FHA Modernization

2008-07-15T17:50:00.000-07:00

On July 11th, the Senate voted 63 to 5 to approve the legislation. As a result, HR 3221 creates affordable housing opportunities by setting loan limits up to $625,500 for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and FHA, and will stimulate housing demand with a temporary $8,000 home ownership tax credit. The bill also includes broad reform for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and FHA, and creates a new FHA program to help homeowners at-risk for foreclosure.

This bill is critical to restoring confidence in the mortgage and housing markets and the nation’s entire economy. But it isn’t complete yet. Now, the bill goes to a conference committee before Congress can send it to the President. Negotiations begin over the next few days and weeks, and both House and Senate leaders hope to get the bill on the President’s desk before the August recess.

Mortgage Rates DROP!!

2008-07-11T08:49:00.000-07:00

Mortgage Rates have been dropping all week long!

30 YEAR FIXED RATES AS OF 7/11/2008 9:30 AM
6.3 % 0 POINTS
6.0 % 1 POINT
5.89 % 2 POINTS
5.6 % 3.375 POINTS

BlissFest Music Festical July 11-13

2008-07-09T14:37:00.000-07:00

The Blissfest Music Organization will again present a world of innovative folk & roots music and dance at the 28th Annual Blissfest Folk and Roots Music Festival to be held July 11-13, 2008 at the 120-acre Blissfest Festival Farm north of Harbor Springs. This annual celebration of summer features music, dance, camping, ethnic and vegetarian food concessions, a craft show and a full array of children's music, arts and dance activities.

During the weekend festival over 50 different international, national, regional, local groups and solo artists will be performing on three different stages and 4 workshop venues. This year the festival will present a variety of musical styles including: Americana, Bluegrass, Blues, Cajun, Celtic, Folk, Hip Hop, Jazz, Latin, Ethnic, and World music and dance. Bring the whole family, come for a day or the entire weekend.

The Bee Hive

2008-07-08T18:59:00.000-07:00

See what all the buzz is about this beautifully restored three bedroom, two and a half bath Craftsman style home. Life is good with a gourmet kitchen, heated walkways, Rumford fireplace, outdoor hot tub and convenience of downtown Harbor Springs living. You'll love the private sancturary of the outdoor living spaces, gardens and natural fences in this beautiful setting.

Check out the link HERE.

Call to own your own piece of Harbor Springs history today!

Offered at $795,000
587 East Third Street
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
MLS# 418226