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      Ann Arbor residents are preparing themselves and their homes for winter. As you get ready for colder days, it's important to note that the US Department of Energy says that 14%-25% of the average homeowner's total energy costs go toward water heating. This amounts to more than $300 per year...
11/12/2010
Friday night, Ann Arbor's sixth annual Deals of the Year awards dinner (hosted by AnnArbor.com Business Review) brought area business leaders together. They noted that local successes are helping lead Michigan out of the recession. They were also optimistic that Ann Arbor will continue to serve a...
11/09/2010
Chelsea, located in Washtenaw County, offers Ann Arbor residents a location with small town charm and easy commuting to all of southeast Michigan's major areas. Chelsea is home to the Daimler Chrysler Proving Ground and Chelsea Milling Company's "Jiffy Mix.” The latest addition to the area's uniq...
11/05/2010
Buying a condominium in Ann Arbor can be a very different experience from buying a single-family home. Single-family homes may be part of neighborhood associations. Condominiums are always part of a specific, preexisting community, and as such, purchase considerations must include both the indivi...
11/02/2010
Looking for fun and unique things to do to celebrate Halloween in Ann Arbor this weekend?  The Bouma Group has gathered the following eclectic listing of events occurring tomorrow and Sunday. Whether you've got kids, or you're looking for grown-up fun, pick a few, get out of the house, and enjoy ...
10/29/2010
Homeowners here in Ann Arbor who have been following the news during the past week, know that many banks have called for a moratorium on foreclosures. Bank of America, one of the major mortgage lenders here in Michigan, was the first to extend their review of foreclosure documents to all 50 state...
10/27/2010
This month marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Peace Corps, which occurred right here in Ann Arbor. After hearing a late night campaign speech by Senator John F. Kennedy on the steps of the Michigan Union on October 14, 1960, University of Michigan students began a grassroots effort...
10/22/2010
Inventory in Ann Arbor continues to drop. Last month there were 661 homes for sale with 19.67% under contract. This month that number has dropped to 654 homes for sale with 22.8% under contract. This gives us a 7.7 month supply of housing for the Ann Arbor school District which is the same as la...
10/19/2010
If you have ever wondered if Ann Arbor was more than a small, pretty town anchored by the University of Michigan, a recent article by Tom Walsh in the Detroit Free Press set the record straight. Far more than being the temporary academic home for 41,000 students, the town's permanent residents in...
10/15/2010
For those "in the know," the place to call home in southeast Michigan is Ann Arbor . We've recently pointed out a number of reasons why people of all walks of life enjoy living here, but the number of affluential (and influential!) people and companies choosing our city may come as a surprise. Pr...
10/12/2010
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