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.
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Saturday, January 2nd, 2010Ann 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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Friday, December 11th, 2009
Have you noticed homes sitting on the market lately and wondered why they are not sold?
Understanding ‘Pricing’ will aide in getting any home sold. (see graph to the left)
For most of us our natural bent when shopping for anything is to look for a value yet many sellers are still in the habit of pricing homes at Market Value.
In many cases, in a decending market, pricing at Market Value is the kiss of death.
Value-driven buyers simply overlook homes that are not true bargins.
To sell homes in this market consider ‘Pricing’ below Market Value. Doing so will draw ‘Value-driven’ buyers, reduce Time-On-The-Market and increase the probability ( due to increased competition) of selling the home at Market Value.
Do the Math: a mortage payment of 2000.00/month that doesn’t sell is a cost to the seller. So every month the home sets unsold 2000 is spent that could otherwise be invested in the next move.
In this market, pricing at Market Value isn’t smart ‘Pricing’ and it ultimately costs the seller in terms of time and money.
If you want droves of buyers to get excited about your home price it 10-12% below the average most recent sale and then market the daylights out of it prior to the first showing.
In my experience, proper ‘Pricing’ usually creates an auction effect resulting in several offers at or above list price even in down markets.
For more information on How to Get Homes Sold in any Market, contact me at: eric@team366.com.
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Stupid or broker for not buying a house?
Friday, December 11th, 2009For Sale: 2190 Stonebridge, Ann Arbor, MI
Monday, May 11th, 20092190 Stonebridge, Ann Arbor, MI
Elegantly appointed brick home on the 10th fairway of Stonebridge Golf Course. Meticulously decorated w/extensive hardwood floors, elegant colors and lighting.
Master suite features over sized spa tub and clear glass shower, custom accent lighting in bedroom. Formal living room, den, family room w/fireplace, formal dining, two studies and 3 car garage!
Fabulous contemporary kitchen w/sleek double ovens, granite countertops, stainless steel cook top and vented stainless hood fan. Kitchen eating space overlooks deck and fairway.
2190 Stonebridge, Ann Arbor, MI features Team366’s proprietary Listing Syndication System. We make use of narrated walk through videos and a syndication system that pushes your property to the “corners” of the internet. Interested in learning more? Give, call us at 734.476.1343 or drop us a note at info-at-team366-dot-com.
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