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Entries from July 2009

We’re getting down to crunch time - there *is* a deadline for the 1st time home buyers tax credit

July 29th, 2009 · No Comments · Tax credit for first time home buyers in Macomb County MI, Up to $8000 1st time home buyers tax credit, first time home buyers, macomb county mi real estate market

I wrote this article the other day and published it on my first time home buyers blog, and then decided to add it here.  (Something I don’t normally do - I don’t like to duplicate content as it appears to be spammy. )
This is so important though that I broke one of my own rules. [...]

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Chesterfield Township (Macomb County MI) homes for sale under $100,000

July 26th, 2009 · No Comments · Up to $8000 1st time home buyers tax credit, chesterfield township, macomb county mi real estate market

I was out and about yesterday showing homes in Chesterfield Township (Macomb County MI) and realized that there are many wonderful homes and condos for sale under $100,000.  (Perfect pricing for those who are buying for the first time and are going to take advantage of the 1st time home buyers tax credit!)
Chesterfield Township has [...]

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Affordable condos for sale in Shelby Township MI - taking advantage of the first time home buyers tax credit

July 24th, 2009 · No Comments · Up to $8000 1st time home buyers tax credit, first time home buyers, macomb county mi real estate market, shelby township mi

One of the questions that I was recently asked by a Macomb County caller was if the 1st time home buyer tax credit could be used with the purchase of a condo and not a single family home.
The answer is a resounding yes. A condo is a home.   Just because there are common areas [...]

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City of Warren - Macomb County MI - real estate market report for June 2009

July 17th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Macomb County MI real estate market report, warren MI

The City of Warren in Macomb County MI saw some reduction in the
amount of homes going on the market last month (June of 2009) compared
to the same period last year.

Homes
listed June 2009:      262
Homes listed
June 2008:     340

The average total days on the market also showed a nice drop in June ‘09
compared to the [...]

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FHA & VA mortgages are the leading preference for Macomb County MI home buyers

July 12th, 2009 · No Comments · fha mortgages and first time home buyers, macomb county mi real estate market, tips for home sellers

I think home sellers will find the news much more valuable now than ever
before.  If a home seller has balked at accepting an offer on their home from
a buyer who is using an FHA or VA mortgage they should pause and look
at this chart:

Over 1/2 of homes that sold during the month of June (2009) [...]

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City of Warren MI is going to enact a foreclosure registry for homes

July 8th, 2009 · 3 Comments · tips for purchasing a foreclosure, warren MI

The first reading of a new ordinance in the City of Warren has already taken place and the 2nd reading will probably happen when the city council next meets.
This ordinance is going to have a positive affect on homeowners in the city by helping reduce the eyesores and the safety hazards that abandoned properties have [...]

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St. Clair Shores MI homes sold during June of 2009

July 3rd, 2009 · 1 Comment · Real estate market reports - Macomb County, Up to $8000 1st time home buyers tax credit, macomb county mi real estate market, st. clair shores

Home sellers in St. Clair Shores have been experiencing some stabilization
in their home sales, however price is still “king”.
55 homes sold in St. Clair Shores (Macomb County MI) during the month
of June this year, compared to 59 for June of 2008.
The prices ranged from $14,900 to a wonderful Worthington canal front
home that sold in June [...]

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