Site condos are commonly created by a developer to "cut the red tape".  Most cities and states have a minimum requirement for the size of a parcel.  It depends on the size of the original piece of land.  By developing a site condo, a builder can create smaller lots and thus build more homes.  The homeowner has complete ownership of house and resulting lot.  But there are some rules... A condo assocation is formed and issues by-laws that control some of the happenings around the sub.  For example, they may have a final say in what can be erected on the grounds, such as fences or pole barns.  Each community is different; some more relaxed, others are stricter. I currently have a home listed in Novi Michigan on Emerson Way, that is part of such a plan.  The monthly association fee is $120 ... 06/16/2008

I  came home and told my wife that I gave flowers to my girlfriend.  You see I have been taking some great people out looking at Michigan homes for sale the last couple of weeks.  The couple have two little girls.  They were shy when we first started. With all the beautiful spring flowering trees each time we went out a I plucked a flower from the tree and gave it to the little girl.  She has gotten so she now talks a little to me.  Now when there is a swing set I push her on the swings will dad checks out the roof.  Mom tells her how good she is doing. Today we were looking at a Metro Detroit foreclosure and there was a beautiful peony bush in full bloom.  So I picked a flower and gave it to my little friend. If you are looking to buy a Michigan home feel free to email me at info@RussR... 06/07/2008

Many People are Facing Foreclosure due to Financial Hardship Caused by the ARMRoy Malone, loss mitigation and short sale specialist, can help you out during these troubled times of job loss and home foreclosure.  If you are behind in your mortgage payments or facing foreclosure, contact Roy to see how he can help you save your home and restore your credit.  Roy is an experienced mortgage broker who understands what you are going through.  He and his professional team of consultants will work with you, the client, and your mortgage lender to mitigate your situation and work out a positive outcome to solve your dilemma.You are not alone.  Over 200,000 people in Michigan are facing foreclosure due to the unfortunate circumstances they have found themselves facing.  This is a very stressful... 05/01/2008

Novi Real Estate Novi Subdivisions Whether you are relocating to Michigan or just moving from Wayne County to Oakland county or Livingston County or Washtenaw County, or just moving in Michigan there are many Novi Subdivisions that may be a perfect fit for your family.  Here are Metro Detroit suburb homes for sale info, and recent Michigan sold homes.Everybody wants to know about Novi real estate.  Whether you are buying or selling a Novi home this page will help you.  Included are many Novi subdivisions.  These subdivisions have what Novi homes have sold and for how much.  And Novi homes for sale as of certain dates.  I will try to give you approximate age of homes, style  of homes, how many homes in subdivision, common areas, nearby schools district, how many bedrooms.  The general c... 04/29/2008

 Here are some reasons to rethink selling your home by yourself.  In this Metro Detroit real estate market it is extremely important to grab every buyer lead that is out there.  It is important to have priced your home right.  And most importantly to have the knowledge to negotiate the deal to close and hold the deal together when there are issues.   These are the top reasons FSBO's sell themselves and why I think they shouldn't.1.  For Sale by Owners do not want to pay commission or Pay a commission they think is high:  80%.  They want to save money, but most FSBOs sell for less than comparable homes according to market research.  Why?  Here are 3 reason why FSBOS sell for less:Because they didn't have all the Local Metro Detroit real estate market data available to find out what there... 04/18/2008

Yes there is going to be a TV Star in Detroit this week!Than Merrill, a real estate marketing and investment expert featured on A&ETV's "Flip This House," will be visiting Detroit to teach real estateprofessionals, investors, and homeowners how to buy, sell, and make money inthis upside down market. You can't afford to miss this educational 2 hourseminar to be held at the Rock Financial Showplace in Novi this Thursday,March 13th. Admission is only $20 and parking is free! Than buys and sells8 to 10 homes per month and will teach you how he does it. Where and how tomarket homes, where to find buyers, and how to find true deals.Please visit www.reiaofoakland.com for moreinformation.This seminar is brought to you by the Real Estate Investors Association ofOak... 03/10/2008

Novi History  Novi, MI Although legend has it that Novi got its name from being the sixth stop/gate/toll or mail drop along a rail line or road, these stories are unfounded. Novi was  not incorporated into a town and named in 1830. The toll road that ran thru Novi was not built until 22 years after Novi was named.  Therailroad did not come thru Novi until 41 years later.   Novi was once considered West Farmington in MichiganHistory.  The town meeting  back in 1830 doesn't give a clue why the city was named Novi, but in 1836 Yugoslavia Consulate wrote a letter to Novi wondering about the connection to Yugoslavia.  For people in Yugoslavia to know about a small town named Novi, Michigan there might be a connection.  A reporter from the Novi Newsin the late 1990's went to Yugoslavia to loo... 02/10/2008

There was a total of 483 residential homes and condominiums SOLD in Novi in 2007. The lowest priced being a 2 bedroom/1 bath condo for $69,900.  The highest priced was a 6 bedroom, 3 full and 2 half bath home for $1,900,000.  Residential Summary - 2007Sold Listings: 352Average Sale:$359,835Average Sale $/Sq Ft: 131.26Average Market Time: 139.85Condo SummarySold Listings: 131Average Sale:$177,825Average Sale $/Sq Ft: 117.56Average Market Time: 175.60All ListingsTotal Listings: 483Average Total DOM: 149.55 High ValueLow ValueAverage Value List Price:$1,900,000$69,900$329,210.87 Sale Price(Sold):$1,900,000$69,900$310,469.83  These numbers show an improvement over 2006.  In 2006 there were a total of 417 residential homes and condo SOLD. What does this mean?  Quite simply, things are turnin... 02/06/2008

Here is a great way to break up the winter blues and spend some special time with your daughter.NOVI, Michigan,  The City of Novi Parks & Recreationand Forestry Department will host its annual Daddy Daughter Dances on Friday, February 8th and Saturday, February 9th from 6:30pm - 9:00pm at the Novi Civic Center. Novi sock hop. This community-favorite event will feature a Rock Around the Clock Sock Hop theme. Dads and Daughters will make great memories while twisting their way through hits of the 50's and 60's, including Elvis and more. Classic dresses or poodle skirts and James Dean type attire are welcome. Hors d' oeuvres and lavish desserts, including the ever-popular chocolate fountain are sure to be enjoyed by all.Registration for the Daddy Daughter Dance is available online by click... 02/05/2008

My latest Orchard Ridge Subdivision Neighborhood Update, Novi, Michigan as of January 1, 2008There are 2 Novi homes currently for sale in the sub.  The average list price is $289,950 and on the average has been on the market for 409 days Price Address Bed $279,900  24084 HICKORY GROVE LN 3   $300,000  23535 HIGHMEADOW DR  4      IF YOU OR ONE OF YOUR FRIENDS, OR CHILDREN WOULD LIKE TO SEE ONE OF THESE LOVELY HOMES EMAIL ME AT INFO@RUSSRAVARY.COM OR CALL ME ON MY CELL AT 313-310-9855Here are all the Novi homes that have sold in Orchard Ridge, Novi, MI in the last year as of 1/1/2008 Price Address Bed Sold Date $240,000 23380 DUCHESS CT 4 8/22/2007 $240,000  23413 HIGHMEADOW  3  11/27/2007  2 homes have sold in the last year with an average price of $250,000 after being on the market an a... 01/26/2008

My latest North Haven Woods Subdivision Neighborhood Update, Novi, MI as of January 1, 2008There is 1 Novi house currently for sale in the sub.  The average list price is $309,000 and on the average has been on the market for 867 days Price Address Bed $309,000    251 NORTH HAVEN 4 IF YOU OR ONE OF YOUR FRIENDS, OR CHILDREN WOULD LIKE TO SEE ONE OF THESE LOVELY HOMES EMAIL ME AT INFO@RUSSRAVARY.COM OR CALL ME ON MY CELL AT 313-310-9855Here are all the Novi homes that have sold in North Haven Woods, Novi, MI in the last year as of 1/1/2008 Price Address Bed Sold Date $255,000 44701 LUDLOW DR 4 11/20/2007     $335,000 31092 LAGOON DR 4 11/6/2007     $375,000 31089 BANCROFT DR 4 12/23/2006     $415,000  31144 LAGOON DR  4  5/18/2007        4 Novi homes have sold in the last year with an a... 01/25/2008

Last Vista Hills Subdivision Neighborhood Update, Novi, MI  as of January 1, 2008There are 9 Novi homes currently for sale in the sub.  The average list price is $316,000 and on the average has been on the market for 187 days On-Market Residential Price Address Bed $283,500  42940 SANDSTONE DR 4   $299,000  42980 BROOKSTONE DR 4   $299,900  43168 SANDSTONE DR 4   $299,900  43006 SANDSTONE 4   $299,900  28751 HEARTHSTONE DR 3   $314,900  42852 SANDSTONE DR 4   $340,000  42813 BROOKSTONE DR 4   $342,000  42878 LEDGEVIEW DR 4   $364,900  28826 HEARTHSTONE DR   3      IF YOU OR ONE OF YOUR FRIENDS, OR CHILDREN WOULD LIKE TO SEE ONE OF THESE LOVELY HOMES EMAIL ME AT INFO@RUSSRAVARY.COM OR CALL ME ON MY CELL AT 313-310-9855Here are all the homes that have sold in Vista Hills, Novi, MI in the... 01/23/2008

Hello Michigan buyers, Hello Southeastern Michigan homeowners.  Whether you want to know about Oakland County Real Estate, or Wayne County real estate we have gathered information so you can know more about Novi Subdivisions, Northville subdivisions, Livonia Subdivisions, Plymouth Subdivisions.  Here is a sample page from my website http://www.russravary.com/ on Royal Crown Estates Subdivision in Novi, Michigan.  It gives prospective buyers detailed information about the subdivision.  When the homes were built, how many homes in the sub, the styles of the homes, types of garages, what the exteriors are made, and square footage.  Also the names of the streets so you can search for homes by street.  For prospective buyers and sellersyou can see what has sold in the neighborhood in the las... 01/21/2008

Here is the latest Meadowbrook Glens Subdivision Update, Novi, Michigan as of January 1, 2008There are 11 Novi homes currently for sale in the sub.  The average list price is $224,811 and on the average has been on the market for 76 days Price Address Bed $1,500 FOR LEASE 41864 PARK RIDGE ST 5   $1,700 FOR LEASE 41816 PARK RIDGE RD 4   $2,000 FOR LEASE 41717 CHERRY HILL RD 3   $179,500  24328 PINECREST ST 3   $179,900  24423 KNOLLWOOD ST 3   $183,900  42551 PARK RIDGE RD 3   $200,000  42185 PARK RIDGE 3   $225,000  24277 KINGS POINTE DR 3   $225,000  41816 PARK RIDGE RD 4   $230,000  41843 RIDGE RD E 4   $230,000  42535 PARK RIDGE RD 3   $238,900  24500 HAMPTON HILL ST 4   $239,950  24501 QUEENS POINTE 4   $249,900  42347 PARK RIDGE  3   IF YOU OR ONE OF YOUR FRIENDS, OR CHILDREN WOULD... 01/18/2008

Latest Jamestown Green Subdivision Neighborhood Update, Novi, Michigan as of JANUARY 1, 2008There isre 1 home currently for sale  and 2 for lease in the sub.  The average list price is $228,900 and on the average has been on the market for 102 days Price Address Bed $1,900  For Lease 45022 YORKSHIRE DR 3 $2,150  For Lease 24715 JAMESTOWNE RD 4 $ 228,900   24685 JAMESTOWNE RD 3    IF YOU OR ONE OF YOUR FRIENDS, OR CHILDREN WOULD LIKE TO SEE ONE OF THESE LOVELY HOMES EMAIL ME AT INFO@RUSSRAVARY.COM OR CALL ME ON MY CELL AT 313-310-9855Here are all the homes that have sold in Jamestown Green, Novi, MI in the last year as of 1/1/2008 Status Price Address Bed Sold Date Leased $1,300 24425 JAMESTOWNE RD 3 10/9/2007 Leased $1,500 44815 YORKSHIRE DR 3 6/18/2007 Leased $1,800 24250 JAMESTOWNE R... 01/18/2008

Lastest Island Lakes Subdivision Neighborhood Update, Novi, Michigan as of January 1, 2008There are 29 homes currently for sale in the sub.  The average list price is $667,878 and on the average has been on the market for 346 days FOR SALE IN ISLAND LAKES Price Address Bed $439,900  49255 BRAEBURN LN 4   $465,000  25051 SAMOSET CT 4   $473,975  24743 NEPAVINE DR 4   $489,975  50750 AMESBURG DR 4   $493,975  24767 NEPAVINE DR 4   $508,975  24755 NEPAVINE DR 4   $515,975  24779 NEPAVINE DR 4   $531,975  24731 NEPAVINE DR 4   $538,975  24790 NEPAVINE DR 4   $561,975  50569 BILLENCA DR 4   $587,975  001 DRAKES BAY DR 4   $595,975  26384 CRESTWOOD DR 4   $599,975  002 DRAKES BAY DR 4   $601,975  003 DRAKES BAY DR 4   $617,975  004 DRAKES BAY DR 4   $619,975  50595 DRAKES BAY DR 4   $626,975... 01/16/2008

Latest Heatherwyck Subdivision Neighborhood Update, Novi, Michigan as of January 1, 2008There are 5 homes currently for sale in the sub.  The average list price is $227,020 and on the average has been on the market for 129 days Price Address Bed $1,800 FOR LEASE 22514 HEATHERWOODE 4   $199,500  22563 DEERFIELD RD 3   $219,900  22514 HEATHERWOODE 4   $219,900  22598 SHERIDAN RD 3   $245,900  23148 HEATHERWOODE 4   $249,900  40462 HEATHERBROOK 4   IF YOU OR ONE OF YOUR FRIENDS, OR CHILDREN WOULD LIKE TO SEE ONE OF THESE LOVELY HOMES EMAIL ME AT INFO@RUSSRAVARY.COM OR CALL ME ON MY CELL AT 313-310-9855Here are all the homes that have sold in Heatherwyck, Novi, MI in the last year as of 1/1/2008 Price Address Bed SOLD DATE   $160,000 41296 VILLAGE LAKE ST 4 12/11/2007   $192,000 40476 VILL... 01/16/2008

Latest Fairfield Farms Subdivision Neighborhood Update, Novi, Michigan as of January 1, 2008There are 10 homes currently for sale in the sub.  The average list price is $207,030 and on the average has been on the market for 146 days Price Address Bed $169,999  40469 GUILFORD 4 $189,000  23560 VALLEY STARR 3 $189,900  23515 NILAN DR 3 $189,900  40344 FRANKLIN MILL ST 3 $204,900  23694 VALLEY STARR 3 $204,900  23533 NILAN DR 3 $212,900  23536 CRANBROOKE DR 3 $219,900  23574 NILAN DR 3 $239,000  40519 GUILFORD 4 $249,900  23577 VALLEY STARR DR  3  IF YOU OR ONE OF YOUR FRIENDS, OR CHILDREN WOULD LIKE TO SEE ONE OF THESE LOVELY HOMES EMAIL ME AT INFO@RUSSRAVARY.COM OR CALL ME ON MY CELL AT 313-310-9855Here are all the homes that have sold in Fairfield Farms, Novi, MI in the last year as of... 01/13/2008

Latest Dunbarton Pines Subdivision Neighborhood Update, Novi, Michigan as of January 1, 2008There are 5 homes currently for sale in the sub.  The average list price is $292,940 and on the average has been on the market for 162 days Price Address Bed $1,900  45224 DUNBARTON DR 3     $2,000  44967 DUNBARTON DR 4     $229,900  45355 WHITE PINES DR 4     $275,000  45224 DUNBARTON DR 3     $319,900  44727 MIDWAY DR 4   $319,900  44518 MIDWAY DR 4   02223  45168 ROUNDVIEW DR 4 IF YOU OR ONE OF YOUR FRIENDS, OR CHILDREN WOULD LIKE TO SEE ONE OF THESE LOVELY HOMES EMAIL ME AT INFO@RUSSRAVARY.COM OR CALL ME ON MY CELL AT 313-310-9855Here are all the homes that have sold in Dunbarton Pines, Novi, MI in the last year as of January 1,2008 Price Address Bed SOLD DATE  $212,000 44999 STEEPLE PATH 4 ... 01/12/2008

Latest Chase Farms Subdivision Neighborhood Update, Novi, Michigan as of January 1, 2008There are 9 homes currently for sale in the sub.  The average list price is $457,205 and on the average has been on the market for 200 days HOMES FOR SALE IN CHASE FARMS List No Price Address Bed Bath 27194574  $3,495 lease 41617 DUKESBURY CT 4 3.1   27161199  $399,000  42865 ASHBURY DR 4 2.1   27103795  $450,000  21572 TRENT CT 4 2.1   27149745  $480,000  43185 ASHBURY DR 4 2.1   27083985  $500,000  20909 DUNDEE DR 4 4.1   27194553  $534,900  41617 DUKESBURY CT 4 3.1   27198384  $540,000  43053 OXFORD CT 4 4.1   27151231  $569,900  21580 TRENT CT 4 3.1    27171318  $639,900  20854 CHASE DR   4 3.1   IF YOU OR ONE OF YOUR FRIENDS, OR CHILDREN WOULD LIKE TO SEE ONE OF THESE LOVELY HOMES EMAIL ME AT I... 01/12/2008