A recent article in the Detroit Free Press, written by Greta Guest talks about how the number of Michigan Real Estate agents dropped by 16.7%, and many big name franchises like Real Estate One and Century 21 closed many of their offices because business was so bad. Experts predict this will spread throughout the entire country soon as times get tough.

The article then goes on to talk about how because so many agents have left the business, the agents that have made it through these times are some of the most aggressive agents in the industry. In fact there is one agent in particular the article spotlights, and his name is MARK Z., a Top Real Estate Agent in Northville Michigan who works for Coldwell Banker who is having his best year ever selling a little…

I'm very excited about the real estate market that is spreading across the country. While most Realtors think this is the worst possible thing that could ever happen to our industry, I'm looking at all the positive things that will come out of this market. Lets face it, there are a lot of Realtors who are having their best year ever, not to brag but me included. There are a lot of Realtors who have sold more houses than they have ever sold before. There are a lot of Realtors who have done positive things that they have never done during the "great markets."

For all the agents that have figured out ways to still get homes SOLD, they will finally earn the respect they deserve from the general public. Let’s face it, for a long time anybody could sell a home.…

ATTENTION ALL REAL ESTATE AGENTS...

ALL Seller funded Down Payment Assistant Programs such as Nehemiah, HART and AmeriDream or funds from any other interested party (Yes, this includes the seller) to the transaction will be prohibited on all loans where final credit approval has not been established by September 30, 2008. 

This means call all your buyer leads that have been sitting on the fence and tell them the urgency of finding a home within the next two weeks. I say the next two weeks, because we all know it is going to take 30 days to fund the loan, so if you don't have a house picked out and negotiated a signed purchase agreement to have in your lenders hands by September 1, 2008 you are going to be chasing your tail to close by September 30,…

Donald Trump has even decided to jump into the real estate bank foreclosure market. Donald Trump will be soon be Ed McMahon's Landlord. Trump has agreed to buy Ed McMahon's house for an undisclosed price and rent the house back to him.

The Beverly Hills mansion boasts six-bedrooms, five-bathrooms and had been on the market for about two years. At one point, it was listed at more than $7 million but dropped in increments, winding up this weekend at $4.6 million. McMahon purchased the house in 1990 for $2.6 million, according to public records.

Trump said he stepped in because helping McMahon "would be an honor."  According to an exclusive interview with the Times, Trump said "I don't know the man, but I grew up watching him on TV."

McMahon, 85, was about…

I have always been told growing up "BUY REAL ESTATE, YOU CAN'T LOSE"  Well as we all know, thats not necessarily the case. This young generation will not soon forget about these times, and like any investment your money can go up, but it can also go down. Real estate is no different.

Don't think you have it so bad till you read about the loss this homeowner is going to take just to keep his credit score perfect. Most homeowners would just walk away from this home and give it back to the bank, but not this seller. He said "Mark, my name and my credit is everything to me and when I bought this house I promised the bank I brrowed the money from to pay the loan off, and I will do that no matter what it costs."  I was inspired by his dignity. He realizes that…

Ferndale Woodward Dream Cruise

The classic Ferndale Woodward Dream Cruise is back in Michigan and car fanatics are excited! It is time to show off all that sweat you have put in over the years on that classic ride.

The party begins at 1:00 on the 15th of August, 2008.  The kickoff starts with the 8th Annual International Emergency Vehicle Show features a display of the newest, and of course the antique, Police, Fire, Military and EMS vehicles ranging from a 1930's Hot Rod Police Car to some of today's most advanced, along with Bomb Squad's, K-9's with plenty of fun for the whole family!

The fun continues on Saturday morning with the 14th Annual Ferndale Classic Car Show, and Mustang Alley Show. There will be live bands including Terrie Lea and the…

NOVI HOME ON AN ACRE OF LAND CUSTOM BUILT

The builder is selling his home! You can only imagine the custom features that were installed by the owner on this gorgeous custom built home. Such amenities as hardwood floors, rod iron staircase, and custom wood moldings throughout just to name a few. This newer built home was constructed in 2004 and sits on a little over an acre in the prestigous Park Place Subdivision.  Your new home is located on a cul-de-sac. The children go to the Northville Public Schools. Featuring close to 4,000 square feet, including 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths. Walk in through the 2-story foyer and face a very open floor plan with a huge great room which is ideal for big family gatherings.

With a master suite on the first floor, you…

Birmingham Michigan Luxury Real Estate

This is not just a home, this is a lifestyle!  For those looking to relocate to Birmingham Michigan or the general Metro Detroit real estate market, this home is beyond suitable for a home buyer with the most discriminating taste. Luxury real estate and Birmingham Michigan go hand in hand. For those that don't know, the Birmingham Michigan Real Estate market is considered a higher end real estate market.  The birmingham public school system is known throughout the country and the reason why so many people desire to relocate to Birmingham Michigan. 

This Birmingham mansion sits on a great size 100' by 130' lot and is within walking distance to the downtown shopping district and speciality shoppes in whats known as…