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Currently the hottest part of the Mt Pleasant market is in the $100,000 to $125,000 price point with almost 30% of the market sales through the first quarter of 2010. Any sales activity is almost nil above $200,000 The median price for sales this year is up over last year with a price for a single family home close to $125,000. Listings are down from last year which is a good trend for sellers but it gives buyers less choice of course. And interest rates are still low, low and low compared to the long term average and money is available. The difficult part for sellers today is having the house appraise at the contract price.
So what can you expect in the hottest price range? One hundred to $125,000 will typically get you a 3 bedroom house and there is a 50/50 chance that it will have two baths. Above grade square footage will be about 1350 for a statistical average and the total finished square footage (including basement area) is about 1450. But a basement is still not a given since only half will have a basement let alone finished space in the basement. A garage, most likely but it could be one or two stalls. The average age in this price bracket is about 50 years and the style is more likely to be a ranch with municipal services. There is a 50% chance of finding a deck and/or central air. As houses get more expensive the average age decreases and it is more likely to be without city services. The largest selection is in the $75,000 to $100,000 price range. Whatever your desires are, if you are thinking about a new home or first home now is an excellent time to buy.
If you are a first time buyer, and a third of you are, you will find about how to choose the "right" property, make an offer, negotiate, financing, mortgage rates, moving, and everything involved in making an informed real estate decision in today's market. Now is a great time to buy with the low interest rates and the selection that is available. We will guide you through the complicated process with clear explanations and don't be afraid to ask questions at any point in the process. There is a correct sequence to the process. Call US today to find out about the first time buyer's tax incentive. It could mean the difference in getting the home you love and the home that you like. Eight Thousand dollars is a lot of money. If you are an experienced investor this site will refresh in your mind the steps you need to take to achieve your real estate goals.
Please feel free to browse through this site to explore the Isabella County communities of Mt. Pleasant plus the neighborhoods. There is a discussion on each part of town. In additon there is information on the Isabella County communities of Blanchard, Shepherd, Rosebush, Weidman and the Village of Lake Isabella . Visual tours and community information are avaliable. Links to the local governmental units are to be found on the page. This comprehensive on line tool offers direct access to the latest properties for sale in your area The site has extensive community information, consumer links, school information(even a map of the grammar school districts for Mt. Pleasant), free reports, answers to commonly asked real estate questions, and more. You will find everything about real estate within one easy source. Be sure to explore other links on this page. Information on property taxes (State of Michigan link), local utilities and local businesses that you might need to use in the moving process can also be found on this site. Need a place to stay - check the area accomodations link.
If you currently own property and are thinking of placing it on the market, this site contains information about preparing your home for sale, selecting the right agent, pricing your home appropriately, marketing it effectively, going through the inspection processes, and receiving a timely market evaluation. The keys to effective selling in today's market are selecting an experienced agent and listening to the agent. Price the home correctly and get it in condition to sell.
1. UNDERPRICE - its a declining market
2. GET ACTIVITY IN THE FIRST 30 DAYS
3. THE FIRST OFFER IS THE BEST OFFER 9 TIMES OUT OF 10
4. THE MARKET CONTROLS THE PRICE
IF YOU WANT GOOD MONEY YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE TO WORK
5. PAINT
6. CLOSETS SHOULD BE ORGANIZED AND HALF EMPTY
7. NO PETS IN EVIDENCE
8. HAVE IT CLEAN AND FRESH SMELLING
9. DON'T OVERUPGRADE
10. MAKE THEHOME ANOMOYOUS -HOUSE IS THE WORD
KITCHEN IS # 1 UPDATE WITH NEUTRAL PAINT AND HARDWARE
WALL PAPER IS A NO NO
FRONT DOOR CURB APPEAL
YOU HAVE 10 TO 30 SECONDS FOR THE BEST IMPRESSION
FOR EXPANSION ON THESE POINTS - CALL AND TALK TO US!
Then let US do the work of selling while you prepare to move.
Just because you may have heard that the average price of a house is increasing doesn't mean that your house is worth more in today's local market. In the second and third quarter of 2009 the local market had a three fold increase in the number of homes that sold over $200,000 over 2008. The number sold in the $100,000 to $150,000 price range dropped and so the average price increased due to what was selling, not because of a general increase in price.
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Judy Pape Certified Residential Specialist Accredited Buyer Representative Coldwell Banker Mt. Pleasant Realty 304 E. Broadway Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
Business: (989) 772-0422 EX. 235 Toll Free: (800) 319-2456 EX. 235 Cell: (989) 289-8162 E-Mail: judypape@mpr.net Licensed in the State of Michigan
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