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Last week I wrote about the average sales price during the 4th
quarter of 2009 for residential sales in Macomb County MI.
I thought it would be interesting for those who are perhaps looking for
a home to purchase in Macomb County, or those who are considering
putting their homes on the market to get a glimpse of the [...]

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A recent question on Trulia Q & A section has still been on my mind days after I replied to it.
The former home owner who asked the question was denied a short sale in which the lender wouldn’t take $30,000 less for their home. It was then foreclosed upon and sold for $116,000 less [...]

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I’m one of the real estate professionals here in Macomb County that does not believe there will be an extension to the Federal first time home buyers tax credit.  Too much money has been spent in the last year with less money coming in.  The Federal government has to put a stop to it soon, [...]

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“I only want to see foreclosures”
I had an interesting conversation with a caller yesterday the other day and  thought I would share it with all of you.  I’m hoping that by sharing it and putting it out to the public that other potential home buyers will see it, and understand the very real aspect [...]

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If you have been out and about looking at homes for sale in the Macomb County area then you surely have noticed that the number of homes on the market that are foreclosures (bank owned) is less than what it was a few months ago.
Part of the reason for this lower number of bank owned [...]

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Just when we think the housing market in Macomb County can’t take much more stringent lender guidelines there is a new curveball thrown in to the mix.
As of October 1st of this year those new potential home owners who are using an FHA mortgage will have to really do their homework if they are going [...]

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In order to keep my Michigan real estate sales person license in force I am required to attend 6 hours of continuing education each year.  Many real estate agents will say this is a waste of time as we are continually educating ourselves throughout the course of the year with each client that we represent, [...]

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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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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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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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