Things To Do In Ann Arbor
How to update your kitchen
Neutral kitchens are supposed to complement any décor, but they can become bland over time. What can you do to make your kitchen more exciting? Make it artsy Art galleries have neutral walls because they don’t compete with the art, so hang a colorful abstract painting in a key location. Have fun with artistic-themed dishtowels,... Read More
Renting Out a Room in Your House
We’re living in a sharing economy, says Realtor.com, so it should be no surprise that 69% of homeowners in a recent survey would rent out part of their home if it had a separate entrance, kitchen, and bathroom. 32% have already rented out a room, space, or outdoor feature on their property. You can generate extra... Read More
Ann Arbor Area Orchards and Cider Mills
Dexter Cider Mill 3685 Central St, Dexter, MI 48130 – https://www.dextercidermill.com/ The Dexter Cider Mill has been family-owned and operated since 1886. They are the oldest continuously operating cider mill in the State of Michigan. The Dexter Cider Mill is an active working mill and the owners are passionate about preserving its history, including using... Read More
Rental History to be Included in Mortgage Credit Evaluations Beginning September 18, 2021
Fannie Mae recently announced that it will begin to include rental history as part of its mortgage credit evaluation process, beginning September 18, 2021. This decision will likely bring a large number of creditworthy renters into the homebuying market, according to Fannie Mae. What is Fannie Mae? Fannie Mae, or The Federal National Mortgage Association,... Read More
Home Buyers Reveal the Top 5 Things They Want in a Home in 2021
Location, Location, Location First and foremost, location is the most important feature of any home. Location isn’t just the geographic coordinates on a map or commuting time, it’s the all-encompassing offerings of the community… and those are constantly changing. Today, people prefer areas with high mobility and accessibility, convenient amenities, and plenty of recreation opportunities.... Read More
Buying vs Renting in the Greater Ann Arbor Area
Right now, people want to know if they should sit on the sideline and rent, jump into the market and buy, or sell then rent for a while. In the past year, the number one real estate-related search has been, “Are we in a real estate bubble?” …Questioning whether or not there will be an... Read More
Should I move, improve, or relocate?
Today’s question, presumably asked by millions of homeowners, “to move, improve, or relocate?” for many, may not be the right question. The conventional question regarding whether one should move, improve, or relocate typically occurs when home sellers are attempting to resolve some of the following issues: Should we put in a new kitchen and go... Read More
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Launches Industry-First IQ System
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Launches Industry-First Program Designed to Eliminate the Real Estate Loyalty Gap THE SOPHISTICATED PROGRAM LAYS OUT A CLEAR PATH FOR REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS THROUGHOUT THE INDUSTRY TO CREATE A HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS Irvine, Calif., March 22, 2021 – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, one of the world’s fastest-growing residential real estate brokerage franchise networks, held its annual convention,... Read More
2020 Ann Arbor Area Local Gift Guide
This season, if you are looking for something special, there is no doubt that you can find it locally here in the Greater Ann Arbor Area. Not only will it be a special and unique gift, but the purchase may also mean the world to the local business owners and employees. Gifts Locally Handmade... Read More
Support Ann Arbor Area Non-Profit Organizations this Giving Tuesday
This Giving Tuesday, please consider donating to any of the extremely worthy Ann Arbor Area non-profit organizations and charities. They are all fighting the good fight to save lives, alleviate hunger, empower and educate the youth & adults, and develop equity in our community. We have highlighted a few organizations below who could use your... Read More