Canton Township, MI Real Estate News

By Wendy & Greg Kime, Plymouth MI Real Estate Experts
(Kime Realty)
44125 Nowland Drive, Canton Twp MI 48188New Listing! Welcome to this remarkable Canton Home in popular Nowland Estates Subdivision. Features include: 2131 square feet, with an additional 900 in the finished lower level. 4 bedrooms and 2.2 baths. Plymouth-Canton Schools. New driveway. Brick-paver service walk and front porch. Stunning 2-story foyer with a breathtaking winding staircase that features oak treads, iron spindles, and wainscotting with picture molding. Beautiful 3/4" oak hardwood flooring. Attractive two-tone paint throughout. Formal dining room with crown molding. Dramatic family room with cathedral ceiling. Gourmet kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The owner's suite features another cathedral ceiling and a private luxury bath with a quartz cou...
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By National Realty Centers
(National Realty Centers)
For 24 Hour Information: 888-866-9430 x 45289 Schedule a Showing Canton Homes for Sale Wayne County Homes For Sale What Is Your Home Worth? See Property Details Call 734-730-3628 for more information on this or any other property. Visit Property Website Courtesy: GAIL KOSHEmail Me Now734-730-3628 45289 PATRICK DRCANTON TWP, MI 48187Bedrooms: 3Bathrooms: 2 full, 1 halfList Price: $Contact for PriceLiving Area Approx: 1803   Lovely 3 bed, 2.1 bath, large 1st floor laundry, brick ranch located in the desirable Windemere sub. This 1800 square foot home includes an open floor plan, updated kitchen with dark birch cabinets...Kitchen over looks the family room and 2 way fireplace, Then step out on to your deck and enjoy the view... 95% efficient Furnace was installed in 2011. covered front po...
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By National Realty Centers
(National Realty Centers)
For 24 Hour Information: 888-866-9430 x 44425 Schedule a Showing Canton Homes for Sale Wayne County Homes For Sale What Is Your Home Worth? See Property Details Call 734-819-1384 for more information on this or any other property. Visit Property Website Courtesy: BETH SEEGERTEmail Me Now734-819-1384 44425 WESTMINISTER WAYCANTON TWP, MI 48187Bedrooms: 5Bathrooms: 1 full, 1 halfList Price: $Contact for PriceLiving Area Approx: 2090   THIS IS NOT A SHORT SALE!!! FANTASTIC 5 BDRM 2.5 BATH, PARTIALLY FINISHED BASEMENT HUGE BONUS ROOM THAT CAN BE A OFFICE/BEDROOM/DEN....LOCATED OVER THE GARAGE. SPACIOUS HOME WITH A WELL MAINTAINED BACKYARD, GREAT LOCATION CLOSE TO SHOPPING AND SCHOOLS. RECENT IMPROVEMENTS NEW CARPET IN UPPER BEDROOM, HALLWAY AND STAIRS, NEWER WINDOWS. Have questions? Ask me....
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By Scott Petersen
(Client First, Realtors - Canton, MI)
O.K., are you ready for some good news for real estate in the Canton, Plymouth, Northville, and the Livonia area? October 2011 sales data from the local Multi-List Service was just released and there is good news. The market continues to strengthen. The long painful decline has taken a break for most markets in the Metro Detroit area. However, even though most of the news was good, the data also showed that Short Sales continue to rise. Realcomp, the local MLS reported this week that: Residential and Condominium sales across Realcomp's MLS areas were up 6.1% from 4,902 in October 2010 to 5,199 in October 2011. All MLS median sale price rose 8.2% from $67,000 in October 2010, to $72,500 in October 2011. Of 5,199 sales closed in October of this year, 14.23% (740) were identified as short ...
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By Bob Jakowinicz, Michigan Real Estate Agent-- MI Real Adventures
(National Realty Centers Livonia--Bob Jakowinicz)
  Welcome to Fairways at Pheasant Run Subin Canton Michigan web-blog written by real estate agent Bob Jakowinicz.  Fairways at Pheasant Run is located in Canton Michigan at streets Beck and Cherry Hill Rd.  There are approximately 267 homes in the sub which were built mostly in the 1990's.  From the moment you enter Fairways at Pheasant Run you will notice windy streets, nicely kept homes, some wooded land and you may even catch a glimpse of the golf club Pheasant Run.  After all the golf course runs right through the neighborhood.   If you are looking to buy or sell real estate in Fairways at Pheasant Run you have come to the right place, feel free to visit www.BobandTeena.com or email us anytime at info@BobandTeena.com .  We would love the opportunity to assist you find your Canton Mi...
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By Scott Petersen
(Client First, Realtors - Canton, MI)
Glengarry in Canton Township MI is a single family sub that was developed by Pulte from 1991 - 1996.   Year to date there have been 17 homes sold. The sale prices have ranged from 219,000 - 290,000, with an average sale price of $263,082 with an average days on market of 42 days. Sales in Glengarry over the past 2 months are: 45030 GLENGARRY RD,   2375 SF,    1991 YR BLT,  3BR/2.2BA,   $219,000,   9/10/2010 Closed 45389 SEABROOK DR,     2588SF,    1996 YR BLT,  4BR/2.1BA,   $239,000,   9/29/2010 Closed 44887 WEYMOUTH DR,   2632SF,     1996 YR BLT,  4BR/2.1BA,   $285,000,  10/22/2010 Closed 45277 SEABROOK ,        2601 SF,     1995 YR BLT,  4BR/2.1BA,   $290,000,     09/17/2010  Closed.   There are currently four houses listed in Glengarry: 459 FAIRFIELD CT,         2895 SF,     1994 YR ...
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By Scott Petersen
(Client First, Realtors - Canton, MI)
I really believe in the Salvation Army and their mission. I support and assist the Army in their fundraising that does many good things for our community including: Providing school supplies to children of need in the Fall Running a food bank though out the year Providing financial support throughout the year for families that need help with rent, utilities... Ever wonder who the people are that are out ringing the bells? They are people like you. If you would like to sign-up to ring this holiday season and help the Salvation Army, read the Salvation Armies release below:  "The Plymouth Corps' 2010 Red Kettle Campaign begins in only 3 weeks and we are looking for volunteer bell ringers for this year's campaign.  We ring bells in the Northville, Plymouth, Canton and Belleville communitie...
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By Scott Petersen
(Client First, Realtors - Canton, MI)
Looking for some a Fall Fun event this weekend? Visit  Three Cedars Farm at 7897 Beck Rd, in Northville MI.  This is a great little farm that has lots of Fall activities. 7 Corn Mazes U Pick Pumkins Cider & Donuts Harides Country Store Bonfires   When you choose Scott Petersen and The Petersen Team to handle your Canton/Plymouth real estate needs, you choose a  Realtor® who is not just an expert, but someone who really cares about you and your family. Buying or selling a home can be a very exciting and yet stressful. We will work to achieve your goals and objectives, bringing our years of industry expertise and old fashioned "blue collar" hard work. In this difficult market, we are proven producers selling in the multi-million dollar range year after year.  We are very familiar with tod...
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By Russ Ravary ~ Metro Detroit Realtor call (248) 310-6239, Michigan homes for sale ~ yesmyrealtor@gmail.com
(Real Estate One)
I had a young couple a few months back looking for a piece of Canton real estate - and I had an rhetorical question of whether having dad along help or hurt the young first time home buyers. This dad was trying to teach the young first time home buyer what to look for.  That's a great thing.  It never hurts to listen to an experienced home buyer on what they know.  But then dad went overboard.  He kept on telling the kids which house to buy. IT'S NOT HIS DECISION.  The kids were smart though.  Sure they took in what dad said but then they made a decision on what home they wanted.  They made a decision based on their finances, their likes, and their needs. Many times whether it is dad, or even me.  Yes we both have lots of experience withhomes.  BUT..... it's not our home.  We all have c...
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By Russ Ravary ~ Metro Detroit Realtor call (248) 310-6239, Michigan homes for sale ~ yesmyrealtor@gmail.com
(Real Estate One)
Here is the latest in my Canton home selling tips series - do the Beverly Hillbillies live next to you? When you are selling your Canton home your next door neighbor's habits can hurt the chances of selling your home.  If a Metro Detroit home buyer comes to your house and sees messes like this they may just walk away.                                                                Sometimes home buyers don't like to see people working on cars in the next yard.  Boats, motor homes, and trailers stored in the back yard can make buyers run too. Now these pictures are not of Canton real estate but it gives you an idea of what you know is next door to you.  If you have these issues it may be wise to buy a row of evergreen Arborvitae bushes or put up an inexpensive privacy fence to block these...
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By Russ Ravary ~ Metro Detroit Realtor call (248) 310-6239, Michigan homes for sale ~ yesmyrealtor@gmail.com
(Real Estate One)
Here is part two of my journey of being a Michigan landlord & managing investment properties.  I now have a Canton MI investment property.  But my first experience as a Michigan investment property owner was horrible. I made all the mistakes you could make. So I am writing this so you don't make the same mistakes I did. I rented the house and kept the garage to store personal and business equipment.  I also kept a boat on the property during the winter.  MISTAKE.  You have to remember there are problems with this.  The people you rent to see what you are bringing in and out of the garage or the building on the property.  The renters are there all the time.  They have time to get into the garage without anybody knowing.  Remember the people that rent from you aren't rich.  So what you ha...
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By Russ Ravary ~ Metro Detroit Realtor call (248) 310-6239, Michigan homes for sale ~ yesmyrealtor@gmail.com
(Real Estate One)
these questions.  1.  How has the end of the first time home buyers tax credit affected your real estate market? 2.  Has your market gone up or gone down?  What percentage would you guesstimate that it is up or down? TAX CREDIT CHANGE - WILL IT AFFECT YOUR POCKET BOOK?   I do some consulting for a New York investment firm and they asked these questions about my local market.  It got me thinking how the end of the first time home buyer tax credit was affecting the rest of the country. Here in Detroit sign calls and first time buyers have dried up.  I have noticed internet leads are down and phones are a little slower.  Showings are down.  Depending on who you talk to, the real estate first time home buyers market has dropped from 20% to 70%.  But our listing inventory for the Southeaster...
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By Russ Ravary ~ Metro Detroit Realtor call (248) 310-6239, Michigan homes for sale ~ yesmyrealtor@gmail.com
(Real Estate One)
One home buying mistake many home buyers make is over-extending themselves by buying a house too big!  Many people have lost their homes in the last few years because they over extended thenselves.  So many first-time home buyers make the mistake of getting sucked into buying a house too big.  Sometimes its peer pressure.  Showing that they have "made" it.  The buyers get a loan that stretches their budget, the first time home buyer bets on a future increase in income.  Yes so many people want to get into that  bigger, more expensive home. Sure most people make more money as they get older.  But taxes go up, insurance goes up, and there is always something to fix or repair in a house.  Your mortgage is always going to be one of your most expensive payments in life.  Don't let it ruin yo...
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By Russ Ravary ~ Metro Detroit Realtor call (248) 310-6239, Michigan homes for sale ~ yesmyrealtor@gmail.com
(Real Estate One)
Can I remodel my condo?  One of my buyers asked me this question a couple of weeks ago.  The answer is really simple.  You should ask your condo association that question first.  But I believe most of the time if you are not altering load bearing walls you should be able to remodel your condo. Kitchen remodeling will be OK, and bathroom remodeling is fine.  Simple painting, and small remodeling projects should not be an issue.  However I have seen condo association rules that prohibit ceramic tile.  Usually remodeling inside the house so long as you are not changing walls should be okay.  Remodeling anything on the outside most like will require the associations approval. It is best to read your association by laws and ask questions if you are unsure.  Don't take my word that it is ok. ...
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By Scott Petersen
(Client First, Realtors - Canton, MI)
New ordinances are sweeping through local governments that are targeting Bank Owned properties. The city of Livonia Michigan adopted ordinance #2844 on October 8, 2009, the Township of Canton Michigan adopted a similar ordinance #79 on January 12, 2010, while Plymouth Township adopted Ordinance C-2009-08 on June 23, 2009. The reported purpose of these ordinances are to reign in banks maintenance and care of their properties, while in their inventory. Many of these bank owned, vacant and abandoned registration ordinances require the owner to register the property with the city as being vacant and pay a fee for the registration. This fee and registration supposedly reimburses the cities for their increased policing of blight enforcement against these properties. Additionally, several citi...
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By Russ Ravary ~ Metro Detroit Realtor call (248) 310-6239, Michigan homes for sale ~ yesmyrealtor@gmail.com
(Real Estate One)
So your real estate agent has called you and says your bid is just one of many that the listing agent has received on the Southfield foreclosure.  He says you need to give your highest and best offer. "Highest offer" means highest price.  But highest price doesn't always win. "Best offer" comes into play now.  "Best offer" means the easiest type of offer to close.  "Best offer" means the least number of possible obstacles.  So I am going to list the "best offers" in order. Cash offer with no inspection Cash offer with inspection Conventional mortgage with large down payment with no inspection Conventional mortgage with large downpayment with inspection FHA mortgage with no inspection FHA mortgage with inspection 203K mortgages, or any mortgage that is out of the ordinary.  Banks and lis...
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By Russ Ravary ~ Metro Detroit Realtor call (248) 310-6239, Michigan homes for sale ~ yesmyrealtor@gmail.com
(Real Estate One)
You have your check for the title company for the closing.  You have your picture ID to prove who you are.  You have gone over all the real estate closing documents.  But what happens after the closing?  What should you do? One of the most important things you should do once you take possession of the house is to secure the house.  Go through the house and make sure the windows and doors are locked and secured. Sometimes windows may have been left unlocked.  Or the garage door never secured after moving out.                                                    Then get the locks changed.  You don't know who has a key to the house.  An old girlfriend of the seller may have one.  Real estate agents may have a key.  Many keys are universal when it is a bank owned or HUD property.  Sometimes ...
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By Russ Ravary ~ Metro Detroit Realtor call (248) 310-6239, Michigan homes for sale ~ yesmyrealtor@gmail.com
(Real Estate One)
Negotiating is the toughest part of the sales process. You have found the house you like finally.  Now the uncertainty starts.  So much depends on your agent at this point.  His goal is to learn as much about the seller's position as possible while negotiating.  WITHOUT GIVING AWAY YOUR POSITION.   His job is to portray that you are interested in the property, but not dying for it.  That you have interests in other properties, or that you think the property is overpriced.  NOT THAT YOU HAVE TO HAVE IT AT ANY PRICE.  (unless you tell your agent that) But if you are trying to get the sales price down to a reasonable price you can live with.  That's your agent's job to help you achieve that goal. BUT IT ALSO DEPENDS ON THE SELLER.  In this market it is so hard sometimes.  So Metro Detroit ...
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By Russ Ravary ~ Metro Detroit Realtor call (248) 310-6239, Michigan homes for sale ~ yesmyrealtor@gmail.com
(Real Estate One)
IT IS IN WRITING AND SIGNED.  It is just that simple.  This is very important why I like negotiations to go quickly.  If a purchase agreement is not signed by both parties it is not a contract that can be legally enforced.  The courts won't enforce. If you are a Michigan home buyer or a first time home buyer this is important to understand.  It is never a deal even if both sides agree verbally.  It doesn't mean anything.  Let me give you a case in point.  My clients had submitted an offer on a Canton condo via fax.  The seller countered after 4 days via email and text.  My client took two days to counter back.  The seller countered back via text and email after 2 days. My buyer accepted the offer via text. But here comes the trouble.  The seller's agent was on vacation as this was going...
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By Russ Ravary ~ Metro Detroit Realtor call (248) 310-6239, Michigan homes for sale ~ yesmyrealtor@gmail.com
(Real Estate One)
Here is a quick explantion about sump pumps and why they are needed in Canton Michigan homes.   A sump pump is a "newer" building technique.  Most older homes in Detroit don't have them.  If a house is built in an area without a sandy soil they now usually put in a sump pump. When it rains water travels down the sides of the basement walls.  The rain water builds up pressure and looks for cracks or holes to come into the house.  The water is simply looking for the path of least resistance.  Just somewhere to go.  A sump pump is set up as a place for the water to go. Now when they build houses they put a water proofing material on the outside walls.  Then they put a drainage pipe around the base of the basement walls and fill it up with pea gravel.  Then they back fill the basement walls...
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By Russ Ravary ~ Metro Detroit Realtor call (248) 310-6239, Michigan homes for sale ~ yesmyrealtor@gmail.com
(Real Estate One)
Over the past year I have read different blogs on somebody complaining or wondering if they should do this or that.  So here is my re cap>>>>> 1.)  You the listing agent are working a short sale.  You have an offer.  The negotiator comes back and tells you that you need to reduce your commission to get the deal done.     WOULD YOU OR WOULDN'T YOU?  I don't like being told what to do but I would, simply because I work for the seller.  It's my job to get the deal done.  Sure I would love the full 3% but I was always taught something is better than nothing.  If it will seal the deal I will take a little less to get it done. 2.) You get a phone call about your listing.  It is a new listing and somebody wants to see it but they have an agent that is not available.  WOULD YOU OR WOULDN'T YOU ...
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