Busy month in the Shores for the month of May!  Here's a list of some of the great events coming up.............                May 2nd     Annual Coney for Kids Dinner - from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the senior center May 3rd      Pirates Ball -  Cancelled  May 4th      Nautical Mile Open House & Fun Day - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Nautical Mile May 12       Mothers Day! May 18th    Rubber Ducky Race for Autism - from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Chapoton Retention Basin May 19th    Annual Nautical Coast Clean Up - 8 a.m. - noon May 26th    Sailing Thru the Shores 5K Run/Walk - 12 noon just before the Memorial Day Parade! May 26th    St. Clair Shores 61st Annual - Memorial Day Parade  1 p.m. on Jefferson Ave. May 31st    Relay For Life of St. Clair Shores - 12 noon at Blossom Heath Park       ... 04/26/2013

   Wow! It's hard to believe after what we've been through but St. Clair Shores is definitely in a Sellers Market along with the rest of Macomb County. Inventory remains low with a 1.7 months supply of homes after the first quarter of 2013. This is helping for prices to rise! If you were thinking about moving and have a house to sell, this would be a great time to put it on the market!!  Want to know what your St. Clair Shores Home is Worth? Contact me for a free Market Analysis - No Pressure, No Obligation!             March Statistics High Sales Price - $300,000 Lowest Sales Price - $23,500 Average Sales Price - $85,232 Median Sales Price - $75,500 Average Days on Market - 60 Median Days on Market - 25      SOLD PRICE RANGE                  NUMBER OF CLOSINGS $  5,000 -  $50,000      ... 04/19/2013

  YES!  I've been saying it for quite a while now, even as far back as last summer when it started to shift.      It's TRUE!  St. Clair Shores is definitely a SELLERS MARKET right now.    With a lack of inventory all over Macomb County, buyers are anxiously waiting for the right house to come on the market. There are currently only 117 homes on the market in St. Clair Shores.     Looking back at last years statistics from March 1, 2012 to March 27,2012 compared to this month ...... and the average sale price is up almost 16% with the median sales price up almost 22% in St. Clair Shores!!        Want to know what your St. Clair Shores Home is Worth in Today's Market? Contact me for a FREE market analysis.  * No Pressure    * No Obligation  *Just hardcore real estate info!! 03/27/2013

It's almost spring time! Here's a look at the St. Clair Shores real estate market for single family homes for the month of February. Closings were down from last month, with only 50 compared to 69 in January, but the good news for sellers is the inventory remains low, making this a Sellers Market and prices are slowly starting to climb back up. The current absorption rate for the past 6 months shows jus a 1.6 months supply of homes on the market. Who would have thought a few years ago that we'd be saying the words Sellers Market in St. Clair Shores or anywhere in Macomb County.           February Statistics High Sale Price $310,000 Low Sale Price $22,059 Average Sale Price $74,745 Median Sale Price $73,950 Average Days on Market 52 Median Days on Market 27   Of the 50 closings in Februa... 03/05/2013

  There were 10 condos that closed in St. Clair Shores in the month of February. Sales prices ranged from $22,500 to $152,500. The average days on the market for those 10 closings was 83 and the median days on market was 33.       Condominium inventory remains extremely low in St. Clair Shores, as of March 5th there are currently 17 condominiums on the market. Prices range from $20,000 apartment style units, to lakefront units over $200,000. If you are in the market for a St. Clair Shores condominium you will definitely need a buyers agent working for you. While St. Clair Shores does not have a ton of condominium complexes, there is a nice variety and something for everyone from Golf Course Units, Gated Waterfront Units, Apartment Style, Townhouse style, and even Brownstone Style units.... 03/05/2013

  Happy Friday & Happy March 1st! I'm so ready for warmer weather. Looking forward to spring & summer! I should have my St. Clair Shores real estate market report ready by the first part of next week. Still waiting on some final numbers to come in from those end of the month closings!     At a quick glance I can tell you this, inventory remains low, which is good news for sellers. The nice listings that are priced right are selling quickly, many times with multiple offers for asking price or above.    Buyers, although your choices are limited due to lower inventory there's still good news for you. The interest rates are still at all time record lows. Great opportunity to get a 30 year fixed at low, low rates. Don't forget, Michigan First Time Home Buyers can apply for a $3,000 grant to ... 03/01/2013

There were 7 St. Clair Shores Condos that closed in January. Sales prices ranged from $21,000 to $56,000.        Condominium inventory remains low in St. Clair Shores, as of February 12th there are currently 19 condominiums on the market. Prices range from $20,000 apartment style units, to lakefront units over $200,000.    To start searching for St. Clair Shores Condos For Sale, sign up for a free Listingbook account.   If you would like more information on St. Clair Shores Condominiums or the surrounding Macomb County Real Estate Market, give me a call or email and I'd be happy to assist you.         Want to know what your St. Clair Shores Condo is Worth? Contact me for a free Market Analysis.                                                                          No pressure, No obl... 02/14/2013

  The market picked up right where it left off with 69 closings for single family homes in the month of January. That's an approximate 9.5% increase compared to January of 2012. More good news ...... comparing January 2012 to January 2013 the average sale price was up approximately 10% and the median sale price was up approximately 21%.                         January 2013 Statistics   highest sales price - $190,000 lowest sales price - $18,100 average sales price - $75,857 median sales price - $73,000 average days on the market - 62 median days on the market - 58   Of the 69 closed homes in January, 24 were bank owned foreclosures, 9 were short sales and there were 3 canal front closings also.       Current Absorption Rate is still at just over 2 months supply of inventory = Sellers Ma... 02/12/2013

  Start your search today! Search St. Clair Shores homes for sale. Get your Free Listingbook account and Search Like an Agent!  get your own log in and password save your searches mark your favorites receive daily morning reports notifying you of new listings and market activity keeps you informed best search site around, in real time! Accurate information Have any questions, I'm just a click away on Listingbook! Leave me a note or send me a message.      Inventory remains low and St. Clair Shores is trending towards a sellers market. Don't miss any new listings. Sign up for your Free Listingbook account today and start searching like an agent!       Thinking of selling your St. Clair Shores home? Contact me for a FREE market analysis.      ~ No Pressure   ~ No Obligation             01/15/2013

    Harbor Place is a gated, waterfront Condo community located off of the Nautical Mile in St. Clair Shores, MI. Built in the early to mid 90's Harbor Place offers 63 units and also features 26 boat slips.                There are several different styles of condos in Harbor Place. From ranches and split levels with full basements, to 2 story colonials and of course, the lakefront high rise with gorgeous views of beautiful Lake St. Clair. All of the units feature 2 car attached garages!                                                                              Harbor Place High Rise and boat docks                                                                                                                                             Harbor Place split level & ranch units           ... 01/11/2013

  HAPPY NEW YEAR! Even with the holiday season there were 67 closings of single family homes in St. Clair Shores for the month of December. That's up from only 53 closings the same time last year! Of course that's down from 76 closings last month, but pretty good considering they were among the holiday season.            December Stats 67 single family homes closed High Sales Price - $529,000 Low Sales Price - $20,510 Average Sales Price - $88,760 Median Sales Price - $70,000 Average Days on Market - 70 Median Days on Market - 27           Of the 67 closings in St. Clair Shores in December 2012 - 3 were Lakefront 16 were Bank Owned Foreclosures 12 were Short Sales  Current Absorbtion Rate - just slightly over 2 months supply of homes = SELLERS MARKET    SOLD PRICE RANGE                 ... 01/03/2013

  Great news! According to the Michigan Association of REALTORS(r) part of the fiscal cliff deal included the extension of mortgage debt cancelation relief. This is great news for those who are in a short sale situation.   Have a Happy 2013! _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ If you would like more information on St. Clair Shores Real Estate or the surrounding Macomb County Real Estate Market, give me a call or email and I'd be happy to assist you.  Want to know what your St. Clair Shores Home is Worth? Contact me for a free Market Analysis - No Pressure, No Obligation!                        To start searching for St. Clair Shores homes for sale, sign up for a free Listingbook account.   More Real Estate Posts: Pros and... 01/02/2013

  Wishing all of my clients, friends, family and fellow Active Rainers a Very MERRY CHRISTMAS! 12/24/2012

  Follow me on Twitter! @shoresrealtor   If you would like more information on St. Clair Shores Real Estate or the surrounding Macomb County Real Estate Market, give me a call or email and I'd be happy to assist you.   Want to know what your St. Clair Shores Home is Worth? Contact me for a free Market Analysis - No Pressure, No Obligation!                          To start searching for St. Clair Shores homes for sale, sign up for a free Listingbook account.   More Real Estate Posts: St. Clair Shores Real Estate Market Report ~ November 2012 Pros and Cons to Putting Your House on the Market this Holiday Season St. Clair Shores Condominium Market Report ~ November 2012 Here it is again… Top 10 Reasons to use MY Preferred Lender Finish your Flip BEFORE Hitting the Market Notary Services T... 12/09/2012

  The St. Clair Shores real estate market remained pretty active for the month of November with 76 closing for single family homes, down just one from October. Inventory remains low, and yes, we are currently in a sellers market! As of today, December 6th, 2012 there are currently 154 single family homes on the market in St. Clair Shores.           November Stats 76 closed (single family homes) average sale price $89,771 median sale price $73,750 highest sale price $480,000 lowest sale price $15,000 average days on market 53 median days on market 43 Of those 76 closings 6 of them were canal front homes and 1 was a lakefront home. There were 21 bank owned homes that closed and 11 that were short sales.                                                 SOLD PRICE RANGE                  NUMB... 12/06/2012

  The St. Clair Shores Condo market saw 14 closings for the month of November. Inventory remains low with 27 units curretly on the market as of December 5th, 2012. November sales ranged from apartment style condos, to golf course units to townhouse and split levels with lake views.      November Stats    * Highest Sale Price - $195,000    * Lowest Sale Price - $14,900    * Average Sale Price - $63,164    * Average Days on Market - 110    * Median Days on Market - 71                                    If you would like more information on St. Clair Shores Condominiums or the surrounding Macomb County Real Estate Market, give me a call or email and I'd be happy to assist you. Want to know what your St. Clair Shores Condo is Worth? Contact me for a free Market Analysis.  No pressure, No ob... 12/05/2012

NO FAMILY WITHOUT A CHRISTMAS Saturday, December 1st the St. Clair Shores Goodfellows will be at intersections throughout St. Clair Shores from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. selling newspapers for a donation.     The Goodfellows have raised money for clothes, toys and food for needy children in our community for the past 86 years. Every penney raised goes to families in St. Clair Shores.       So if you see people in safety vests selling newspapers at intersections on Saturday is S.C.S.  if you can, please make a donation. Remember, 100% of what is collected goes to needy families right here in St. Clair Shores.                   NOTE:  If you are a St. Clair Shores resident in need of the Goodfellows assistance, call  586-980-0400 and set up an appointment to meet with the Goodfellows volunteers. ... 11/30/2012

  ST. CLAIR SHORES ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING        when:    Friday, December 7th at 7 p.m.        where:    City Hall  ( 11 Mile & Jefferson )         *  CAROLING  *  DANCING  *  HOT CHOCLATE  *  DONUTS SANTA & MRS. CLAUSE arrive @ 7:20 pm!     If you would like information on St. Clair Shores Real Estate  give me a call or email and I'd be happy to assist you. Want to know what your St. Clair Shores Home is Worth? Contact me for a free Market Analysis. No pressure, No obligation.   To start searching for homes for sale, sign up for a free Listingbook account. 11/19/2012

  Word is that the much anticipated Butter Run Saloon is opening Monday, November 17th according to their facebook page.    The Butter Run Saloon is located on the corner of 11 mile and Harper, where the old Grissoms Pub used to be. They have completely redone the whole building. The outside facade looks amazing and the interior pictures I've seen look terrific as well. I'm looking forward to stopping in one day for a cold one!   So, I'm sure many are wondering why call a saloon Butter Run? Well there's actually a really cool story behind it, you can read the Legend of Butter Run here.    Best of Luck to the owners of Butter Run Saloon and Welcome to St. Clair Shores! Is it time for a Butter Run?   If you would like information on St. Clair Shores Real Estate or the surrounding Macomb C... 11/17/2012

Found a job! Headed to Motown to win that ring! I think everyone has heard by now, the Detroit Tigers signed outfielder Torii Hunter to a 2 year deal! With the Tigers coming so close to a World Championship, this signing is huge and everyone's already excited for next season!   Earlier today, Torii Hunter tweeted: What's up Tiger fans? Just landed in Detroit looking for a place to stay. Any suggestion? Here are a couple of suggestions Mr. Hunter. How about the Grosse Pointes or St. Clair Shores? Both are just a short drive to Comerica Park and offer you access to beautiful Lake St. Clair.   Regardless of where you decide to stay in The D I know Tiger fans are very happy to have you here! And if you are interested in living near Lake St. Clair be it in St. Clair Shores or one of the Gro... 11/16/2012