Ann Arbor Real Estate Blog

Memorial Day is a time of remembrance, reflection, and expressing gratitude for our veterans and our country. It’s also a time to spend with family, watch parades, and attend events honoring those that have fought for our freedom and to teach our youth the true meaning of Memorial Day.  There are...

Downtown Ann Arbor Condos offer an urban lifestyle that attracts many types of people. Young folks who want to be close to the excitement and nightlife, professionals working downtown, and even retirees looking for maintenance-free luxury. Downtown Ann Arbor offers so much, and all within walkin...

According to Warren Buffet, one of the wealthiest and most successful investors in the world, it is. He is quoted as saying “The third best investment I’ve ever made was the purchase of my home", which was second only to purchasing wedding rings. He recently presented his annual letter to company...

When: Sunday, April 3rd from 4-5 pmWhere: Ann Arbor, Main Street between Washington and William It's already the 5th anniversary of the FestiFools parade held in the heart of downtown Ann Arbor. You can expect to see folks of all ages enjoying a whimsical parade of giant papier-mâché puppets and ...

  If you own propertry in Michigan, you received a Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification letter recently from the city or township where your property is located. In this letter, it tells you your homes taxable value and assessed value for 2011 and for the past year...

Wednesday, March 23rd at 7pm Have you ever wondered how people have made serious money, even a career, in Real Estate investing? Here's your chance to find out their secrets and start building your own real estate investment portfolio. Join Ann Arbor's Top Realtor, Martin Bouma, as he teaches how...

The Bouma Group Can Help You Avoid Ann Arbor Foreclosure! You probably know someone in the Ann Arbor area who is facing the possibility of foreclosure. It may even be yourself. But, please know that they/you are not alone. Currently 1 out of every 6 American homeowners has missed a mortgage payme...

The Bouma Group has done it again!  For the past nine years and counting, this Ann Arbor Real Estate team has sold more Washtenaw County and Ann Arbor homes than any other agent. In 2010, The Bouma Group saw an increase, over the previous year, of 6.75% with 187 homes and condos sold, plus an ad...

One of the best things about living in Ann Arbor is Restaurant Week, which runs from January 16-21 this year. Ann Arbor is home to a wide variety of fantastic restaurants and this is your chance to try out that new place you’ve been hearing about, or visit your old favorite spot and enjoy a delig...

Thinking of selling it yourself to save money? Think again…. In the current financial state and housing slump, many Washtenaw County homeowners need to sell their Ann Arbor area homes and are considering for sale by owner (fsbo) to save on Realtor commissions. It is possible to sell your home you...