I don’t like to admit it, but I’m getting older. I’m well on my way to fifty, the new thirty, and my needs are changing. I’ve noticed that my similarly aged clients wants and needs are shifting as well. when I first got into this business, 16 years ago many of us we flocking to McMansions in the ‘burbs and now those who can are seeking Ranch Style homes or homes with first floor master bedrooms. An article just published in RIS media confirms my findings as a national trend. More here
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Wednesday, January 27th, 2010Keep your 2010 Resolutions…
Saturday, January 2nd, 2010
The Holidays have come and gone and you’ve zeroed in on a goal, a resolution. You’ve resolved to eat healthier, save more, spend less, exercise more or whatever. To accomplish goals and gain some momentum make small changes. For example, if you are going to save more, begin saving a little, consistently. Sudden changes that are too big are often unsustainable. Automate the financial ones, human beings are consistently inconsistent so automate the financial ones, cut costs. Health related goals, unlike financial ones, require a bit more stategy, I’ve found. Begin with 5 minutes of exercise a day and add a little gradually until you are doing 30-45 minutes of cardio per day. If the last time you did a push up was more than a year ago begin slow. An idea that’s a bit scary is finding someone to hold you accountable. An Accountability Partner is key to staying on track, I suggest you do some reaserch and find a AP… If you do these simple things, begin small, automate, and find an accountability partner you’ll increase the probability of achieving your 2010 goals.
What Happens To Housing’s ‘Turnaround’ When Uncle Sam Backs Out?
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009
Charles Hugh Smith of DailyFinance asks, “What Happens To Housing’s ‘Turnaround’ When Uncle Sam Backs Out?”
This provocative article looks at the housing crisis and the stabilization measures now being taken and asks hard questions but offers few answers.
Think of crisis management as a green house. As long as plants are not exposed to the elements, there is little chance of knowing, with any level of certainty, that they will survive when fully exposed to elements.
Currently the housing market is being supported at an unpresidented level by tax payers–you and me.
In fact, more support is being afforded the housing market than any other industry in history and it ‘appears’ to be having the intended affect.
How this will all play out is not yet know but this article should make us all think and plan accordingly.
“See, I told you insulation is sexy”, Obama says.
Tuesday, December 15th, 2009
Ann Arbor Board of Realtors November Housing Statistics
Monday, December 14th, 2009Based on information from the Ann Arbor Area Board of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service for the period October 10, 2009 through November 11, 2009 November brought a significant increase in residential real estate sales activity, as first-time buyers rushed to take advantage of the tax credit that was scheduled to expire at the end of the month. While the tax credit has now been expanded and extended to April 30, 2010, the earlier deadline helped to spur a 48 percent increase in total sales for November over last year, unleashing a pent-up demand from a large pool of financially qualified renters who were able to become homeowners.
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