Tammy Lehman's (tammylehman) Blog

Chelsea in June 2008 Average Listing Price was $252,700 Chelsea in June 2009 Average Listing Price is  $277,600

The sales figures for June, reported by the Ann Arbor Area Board of REALTORS®, show some stable market activity with increased in sales prices in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Whitmore Lake and Saline.  On a national level, pending home sales show a sustained upward trend, rising for four consecutive mon...

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) will allow homebuyers to apply the new $8,000 first-time homebuyer tax credit toward the purchase costs of a FHA-insured home. This is a fabulous step to further stabilize the housing market by stimulating home sales. The American Recovery and Reinvestment...

For those of you interested in the complete list that contains both pet food and human food subject to recall since January 2009 relating to peanut products recalled by Peanut Corporation of America.    http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/peanutbutterrecall/PeanutButterProducts2009.pdf    

HUD announced on January 14, 2009 their latest efforts to prevent foreclosure by launching their "Keep Your Home, Know Your Loan" campaign which will kick off in Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, Miami, New York and Phoenix.  For more information click http://www.hud.gov/news/release.cfm?content=pr0...

#1 Myth Sellers Are Desperate;  Really only 1 in 10 sellers are desperate.  Yes a seller who is being relocated will be more desperate than others.  The other 9 sellers may be sellers who are selling to move down to a smaller home due to kids moving away or even sellers who are selling to move up...

With all the foreclosed properties in the area.  Which almost always need some for of work.  Whether it be just paint and carpeting or the larger projects like replacing kitchens, bathrooms, roof replacement, replacing appliances and furnaces.  I though some of you might be interested in learnin...

Stunning home located on quiet cul de sac in gorgeous Inverness Woods. Home is loaded with updates throughout including hardwood flooring, ceramic tile, lighting, coved archways, cabinetry, master suite with cathedral ceilings, large walk-in closet, gorgeous double vanity master bath with separat...

Good News Residential Home Sales are up 7.3% over October 2007.  Chelsea, Saline and Ypsilanti are showing the most gains according to the Ann Arbor Area Board of Realtors. Condo sales are up 31% for the region compared to October 2007 numbers. In Ann Arbor alone the residential sales price is up...

What is involved with the short sale process? Defination: A short sale is a legally negotiated agreement between the lien holders and the mortgagor, that allows a mortgagor to sell a home for less than the amount owed on the note. Benefits of a Short Sale:  Short sales can be a win win for everyo...