Michigan Foreclosure Numbers Improving 15 Months In A Row!

More good news! 15 months in decline, that is great. We will have to see if the lastest lawsuit settlement on foreclosures opens the gate for more foreclosures though. Why the banks don't realize that working with homeowners to find a solution to keep their home is cheaper in the longrun, will help to stabilize the economy and the housing market is beyond me though!

Metro Detroit Housing Sales jump 7%

Good news for the overall Metro Detroit region!

Ann Arbor tops Kiplinger's list of 10 best cities for singles

Yup- that's my city! Kiplinger cited Ann Arbor for its combination of “ultra-high wages, reasonable living costs and a well-educated dating pool.” Ann Arbor has been ranked among the best places to raise a family, the best cities to retire and as the smartest city in the country. It’s also the best city in America for singles, Kiplinger says.

Locate moisture in your walls now to prevent major damage later

• Tips on home maintenance- always handy! It is so easy to forego preventative maintenance. The comparative amount of time, money and energy you put into preventative maintenance pales in comparison to the potential big problems a lack of maintenance can create.

MAVDevelopment buys ex-Proquest HQ at I-94 and Zeeb Road in Scio Township

Glad someone bought this building. Good news for local real estate and job potential. I don't know what I want to see go in here though. I live in Scio Township and use this freeway entrance and shops on nearby Jackson Ave. There are already a lot of traffic accidents there. Whatever goes in, they need to restructure the flow of traffic to handle the increase in vehicles.

Newcomers welcomes new to the area residents into town

Newcomers is a great service for 'new to the area' residents. Offered in Ann Arbor, Dexter, Saline, Chelsea, they help new residents by providing information on the area and they provide a free consultation for families/individuals who have questions about their new town.

Why buy a home now?

"Why should you buy a home right now? You’re going to find better deals, lower prices, and the best rates in history for buying a home. That sounds like an ideal time to enter the market!"