If you want to be on national TV show House Hunters for ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, you can be featured on HGTV if you buy a home in the next couple of weeks with Kathy Toth & Team, Ann Arbor, Michigan.How to Avoid Closing Day Glitches - From walk-through surprises to buyer's remorse, closing day can be a nightmare. Here's how to make it go smoothly.Kathy Toth & Teamhttp://www.kathytoth.com/   08/09/2007

If you want to be on national TV show House Hunters for ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, you can be featured on HGTV if you buy a home in the next couple of weeks with Kathy Toth & Team, Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Lakelands Trail State Park traverses Hamburg Township in a manner which is mostly parallel to M-36.The Lakelands Trail State Park in Hamburg Township is maintained and operated by Hamburg Township and the Friends of the Lakelands Trail in cooperation with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. No state park permit is required to use the trail.Lakelands Trail State Park is one of four linear state parks in the Michigan State Park system that have been converted from abandoned railroad corridors. This trail currently is completed between Stockbridge and Pinckney, and has now been compl... 08/01/2007

If you want to be on national TV show House Hunters for ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, you can be featured on HGTV if you buy a home in the next couple of weeks with Kathy Toth & Team, Ann Arbor, Michigan.Well I am glad to rejuvenate here in Phoenix, AZ at the Star Power Annual Conference where over 170 top REALOTR Stars come to teach, share and learn from other professionals. I am happy to report about some of the sessions I have attended in the upcoming blogs. The sessions run from July 25th through July 28th. Already I am inspired by new ideas and am armed with tools to make some changes in our home market in Ann Arbor, MI. Pictured here, is the founder and internationally acclaimed educator and trainer Howard Brinton and myself in between classes.I am thrilled to be a part of this forward-thi... 07/30/2007

Ann Arbor Michigan, is still experiencing a buyers market. There are some great opportunities for  first time home buyers. Several years back, it was impossible to purchase a home in Ann Arbor for under 200,000. If one came on the market..........it had multiple offers. Now if you are a buyer you have 30 or more to choose from.This market data, is taken from the Ann Arbor Board of Realtors MLS data and is put together according to the 9 areas in Ann Arbor. If you picture a wheel with spokes in the wheel you will see how it all comes together in downtown Ann Arbor. Throughout Ann Arbor there is a 10.8 month supply of inventory. In the million dollar and above price range, there is showing it's most inventory with 66 months of inventory or 5.5 years. The good news is that the homes betwee... 07/27/2007

Why would a buyer not want to get professional representation in a real estate transaction?  The reasons I hear relate to two things - 1. A person doesn't understand the advantages of buyer agency and 2. they feel they can save money by going directly to the seller.   Buyers can get full representation from an experienced agent that knows up to the minute market conditions and sees 100's of properties for sale each month FOR FREE!  If you are buying real estate in the Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti-Dexter Michigan area, you probably know that prices are very volatile and that corporate relocations and bank forclosure properties can change pricing in a subdivision over night.  Going directly to the seller and perhaps "saving part of the commission" may cost you thousands by not knowing about the ot... 07/25/2007

If you want to be on national TV show House Hunters for ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, you can be featured on HGTV if you buy a home in the next couple of weeks with Kathy Toth & Team, Ann Arbor, Michigan.Who says the dog days of summer are here? It was a perfect day at the Ann Arbor Art Fairs in Ann Arbor, MI in Washtenaw County. Nearly 1,100 juried artists from around the country show up. The event covers blocks of downtown Ann Arbor and is closed to through traffic. Any one who knows me knows I hunt for jewelry and this is a true summer celebration. These days are anything but “lazy” in Ann Arbor. This fair runs from Wed through Saturday. You can get look at shuttles and maps at www.ann-arbor.org. I snapped a couple of pictures below. Kathy Toth & Teamhttp://www.kathytoth.com/  07/24/2007

If you want to be on national TV show House Hunters for ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, you can be featured on HGTV if you buy a home in the next couple of weeks with Kathy Toth & Team, Ann Arbor, Michigan.Well I got to visit the new Apple store in Ann Arbor, MI, Washtenaw County. It opened Saturday in the Briarwood Mall. I tested the Iphone by texting and making a call. The intuitive picture resizing was cool...just pinching your index finger and thumb along the screen allows the pictures to be re sized. I like the way you can scroll through notepad pages. It looks like you are lifting the corner of each page as you view the next one. While I would love to have one of these, I think I will be staying with my work horse Treo to keep all my contacts synched with our data base. The Treo is working f... 07/23/2007

2827 Bellwood, Ann Arbor:  Sunday, July 22nd, 2 - 4pm This weekend, Team366 is out and about with our Real Estate Chats!  First up is Mr. Eric Pointer at a lovely, well-appointed home on Bellwood.  He will be there to answer your real estate questions from 2 -4 pm.  Don't forget to walk through this gorgeous home! 2723 Barclay way, Ann Arbor:  Sunday, July 22nd, 2 -4pm Myself, I am holding my Real Estate Chat at a sun-drenched, gorgeous Barclay Condo end unit!  My topic will be the recently released housing stats and what they mean.  You can also check out this condo thru WellcomeMat.com. 1560 Kuehnle, Ann Arbor:  Sunday, July 22nd, 2 -4pm Mr. Jim Tillman is hosting his chat on Kuehnle this weekend.  This is the best of the west(side) in Ann Arbor!  Stop by and chat with Jim while takin... 07/19/2007

If you want to be on national TV show House Hunters for ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, you can be featured on HGTV if you buy a home in the next couple of weeks with Kathy Toth & Team, Ann Arbor, Michigan.Answers posted from top consumer articles available through Broker Agent News:Know Your Option ARM Choices Well - Like a chainsaw, these new and popular adjustable mortgages can be useful or harmful, and the risk is borne entirely by the user.It's "Buyer be Ware" on Sub Prime Loans - Just because they'll lend you money doesn't mean they're not trying to get all you have.Mortgage Pre-Approvals Not Worth the Paper - Brokers complain the information isn't verified, and is often inaccurate.Kathy Toth & Teamhttp://www.kathytoth.com/ 07/17/2007

The Ann Arbor Art Fairs are almost here, July 18-21, all over the downtown and E. and S. Universities area. Please note that this is in reality 4 ART fairs, all held at the same time each year and Ann Arbor pulls in over 500,000 visitors each year.The Four Art Fairs are:Ann Arbor Street Art Fair                     Ann Arbor State Street Art Fair                                                                  Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair                                                                  South University Art FairDo most visitors know that this is really 4 Art Fairs ? NO  Do they care? NO All everyone cares about is the art fair is the one of the biggest in the county. Many local people don't like the art fairs, too much traffic, no parking etc. But, it has become a huge even... 07/13/2007

Well, anyone who knows me, knows I love to talk real estate. So, a friend of mine suggested to start a blog and just start talking to people!! I'm new at this, so any advice on how to 'blog' would be great!! I am a real estate professional. I know what I know and I know what I don't. And, I know the difference between the two. When I know, I'll tell you. When I don't know, I'll go find out. My top priority is that you always get the right answer. I'm a professional.  How's that for a start?    07/12/2007

Team366 is at it again!  This week, we are featuring three properties from across the Ann Arbor Area:This Sunday, from 1-3pm, hosted by Mr. Harry Kroth, is 624 Riverstone in Chelsea, Michigan.  Check out the YouTube video walk through here and learn more about the property through our vFlyer for this property. Next up is Mr. Jim Tillman who is hosting 2731 Aurora in Ann Arbor, Michigan on Sunday, from 2 - 4pm.  Stop by and chat up Jim, he is a wealth of information when it comes to walking through the home buying process.  You can learn more about the home here and here. Finally, Mr. Eric Pointer will be hosting 1444 S Hidden Creek in Saline, Michigan on Sunday from 2 - 4pm.  Speaking of knowledgeable, if you are considering selling your home in this market, come talk with Eric.  His ma... 07/12/2007

If you want to be on national TV show House Hunters for ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, you can be featured on HGTV if you buy a home in the next couple of weeks with Kathy Toth & Team, Ann Arbor, Michigan.The country's fifth largest city is in the desert, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates. And though it is only half the size of the next largest city, the nation's No. 1 city in terms of population has more than twice as many people as its closet rival.Yup, New York reigns supreme as the largest city in the United States, with a population of 8.2 million. The next largest city is Los Angeles, which has just 3.8 million residents.Chicago is third with 2.8 million inhabitants and Houston is fourth with 2.1 million.Phoenix, the aforementioned desert city, moved into fifth place, accordin... 07/11/2007

If you want to be on national TV show House Hunters for ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, you can be featured on HGTV if you buy a home in the next couple of weeks with Kathy Toth & Team, Ann Arbor, Michigan.Investors who time any market hope to buy at the nadir and sell at the zenith, but homebuyers have a trickier time knowing when to sit on the sidelines and when to jump in. The reason? There are several.Buying a home is one of the largest financial investments a homebuyer will make. Transaction costs are expensive enough that homeowners remain in their homes approximately six years before trading up or down. As the recent buyer's market shows, homes aren't liquid, and may not find buyers at the price and in the time frame that sellers prefer.On the other hand, homeownership provides significant ... 07/10/2007

Number 1 Expert, Ann Arbor Realtor, Missy CaulkReal Estate has always been referred to as a "people business" and what better people to do business with than your family & friends. This is the philosophy that has served the Missy Caulk Team well. Missy treats her team members and clients like family. And in return Missy says she gets "dozens of referrals every year from former clients, many of whom have become friends, because they value not only my professionalism and knowledge of the market, but my honesty and straightforwardness" Missy Caulk has lived and raised five children in the Ann Arbor area and knows first hand that it is a truly great place to live. Missy and her husband Mike are "deeply rooted in this warm and spirited community." Missy's history and commitment to Ann Arbor ... 07/08/2007

If you want to be on national TV show House Hunters for ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, you can be featured on HGTV if you buy a home in the next 20 days with Kathy Toth & Team, Ann Arbor, Michigan.REPORTS COMERICA BANK'S MICHIGAN BUSINESS ACTIVITY INDEXDETROIT / June 27, 2007 - The Michigan Business Activity Index compiled by Comerica Bank increased 1 point in May to 104, the same reading it recorded in February and March. Over the first five months of 2007, our index has averaged 1 percent below the average for all of 2006."The Michigan economy has not clearly hit bottom yet, but for now it appears to be stabilizing," said Dana Johnson, Chief Economist at Comerica Bank. "The improved tone is apparent in most of the ten components that make up our index. However, I won't be confident that Michiga... 07/05/2007

If you want to be on national TV show House Hunters for ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, you can be featured on HGTV if you buy a home in the next 20 days with Kathy Toth & Team, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Thank you to everyone that helped makethe 1st annual Relay For Life of Dexter a success!Because of you, the American Cancer Society is able to continue working to find a cure.Relay For Life of Dexter has raisedover $56,000 - and donations are STILL COMING IN!Remember, fundraising will continue tocount towards our total up until the end of August.Any last minute donations can be sent to:American Cancer Society Attn: RFL of Dexter 2010 Hogback Road Suite 4 Ann Arbor MI 48105This was submitted with thanks from people like our valued clients and avid community supporters, Julie, Steve and Braedy Wineman"Br... 07/02/2007

It's the weekend!  That means that Team366 will be set up for real estate chats across the area this weekend.  This week our focus is on Ann Arbor.Mr. Jim Tillman is hosting 2453 Bunker Hill, Ann ArborMr. Eric Pointer is hosting 1560 Kuehnle, Ann ArborMr. Todd Waller is hosting 2731 Aurora, Ann ArborFor more information, check out our blog.Presented by:  06/29/2007

If you want to be on national TV show House Hunters for ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, you can be featured on HGTV if you buy a home in the next 20 days with Kathy Toth & Team, Ann Arbor, Michigan.Question: We are under contract to purchase a downtown condominium unit. This is a resale situation. The seller's real estate agent has represented the unit to contain 860 square feet.However, when my wife and I physically measured the apartment, we can only come up with 830 square feet.Is there a formal method of making these measurements? Obviously, we do not want to pay for more than we are actually getting.Answer: There is an old expression that when there are two lawyers, there will be three opinions. In real estate, when you are trying to analyze square footage, you may actually get four or five o... 06/29/2007

It's official the University of Michigan Regents gave the final vote to expand the "Big House". If you are football fan, or not most everyone has heard of the University of Michigan "Big House". That is the nickname attached to to the U.M. football Stadium.The last year has been full of controversary over whether to have Sky-Boxes in the "Big House". By a vote of 6-2 the U.M. regents gave final approval to go forward withe plan, which will include 83 luxury suites to be sold along with premium seating. The luxury boxes are the most controversial part of the plan.Committees were formed to defeat it but to no avail. After all Division 1 Sports, especially football is very productive to the profit margin of college sports. The controversary is because the luxury suites will change the face... 06/27/2007