Things To Do In Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor Area Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes
1. Slow Farm 4700 Whitmore Lake Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Slow Farm is a certified organic u-pick farm and farm stand in northern Ann Arbor, Michigan. If you wear your Halloween costume to the farm they’ll give you a 10% discount on decorative pumpkins during the month of October. They have two pumpkin patches... Read More
Ann Arbor City Council Bans Dedicated Short-Term “Airbnb” Rentals in Residential Zoning Districts
On September 8, 2020, the Ann Arbor City Council voted 7-4 to prohibit non-owner-occupied short-term rental homes in Ann Arbor’s residential zoning districts. The most updated version of the ordinance can be downloaded here. Per the ordinance, homeowners in residential zoning districts are still allowed to offer short-term rentals of a portion or... Read More
The 0.5% Adverse Market Refinancing Fee – What You Need to Know
With refinancing rates being reported near 2.5%, current homeowners have been quick to take advantage… So much so, that the two large government-sponsored enterprises who back mortgage products have announced that they will be tacking on an additional one-time 0.5% Adverse Market Refinancing Fee to the lender, who will undoubtedly pass it on to consumers.... Read More
Local Ann Arbor Area Farms, CSA Options, and Co-Ops
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), Farms, and Food Co-Ops in the Greater Ann Arbor Area. Brines Farm: This Washtenaw County farm is offering CSA memberships with weekly distributions of organic produce from May through October. http://brinesfarm.blogspot.com/p/csa.html Old Pine Farms: Offering GMO-free, grass-fed and hormone-free beef, pork, chicken, and lamb. https://www.oldpinefarm.com/ Whitney Farmstead: Offering 100% grass-fed beef and lamb,... Read More
MiMortgage Relief Partnership Announced
Press Release from The Michigan Governor’s Office – April 23, 2020: Governor Whitmer and Michigan’s Financial Institutions Agree to Partnership for Providing Borrowers 90-day Mortgage-Payment Forbearance Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) today announce the creation of the MiMortgage Relief Partnership with over 200 of Michigan’s financial institutions to recognize... Read More
Nature Trails in Ann Arbor, MI
1. Argo Nature Area Featuring over 22 acres to explore, Argo Park is a must visit destination this summer. Located on the east side of Huron River, this walk offers a wide variety of sights and varying difficulties in trails. Don’t feel like walking? Hit up the Argo Canoe Livery to rent kayaks, tubes or canoes to... Read More
Renting vs Buying
Only you can decide when to rent or own a home. When renting might be best. Here are some factors to consider: 1. Down Payment Would a down payment for a home represent a financial strain or is it simply not possible at this time? 2. Ownership Length Do you plan on living in a... Read More
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Named ‘Real Estate Agency Brand of The Year’ and ‘Highest Ranked Brand in Trust and Love’ in 2020 Harris Poll EquiTrend® Study.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, part of the HSF Affiliates LLC family of real estate brokerage franchise networks, today announced it was recognized as “Real Estate Agency Brand of the Year” and “Highest Ranked in Trust and Love” in the 32nd annual Harris Poll EquiTrend®study. In January 2020, more than 39,000 U.S. consumers rated nearly 2,000... Read More
Indoor February 2020 Food Truck Rally in Ann Arbor
Washtenaw Farm Council in Ann Arbor Hosts February 8, 2020 Indoor (HEATED) Ann Arbor Area Food Truck Rally Location: Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds at 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 Date & Time: Saturday, February 8 from Noon – 6 PM Cost: Entry is a $5 per person or $10 per family fee/donation,... Read More