Oakland County Real Estate and Metro Detroit Homes

  Market Analysis and Statistics for Royal Oak Michigan January 2010 January 2010 median sale prices remained relatively the same from Dec. 09 & # of homes sold decreased 36%. Private owned median price decreased 6% in Jan. 10 from Dec. 09.  Bank owned homes median price increased 9% in January 2...

We have been hearing that the reserves for FHA financing are below the amounts mandated by Congress.   Not a surprise when we see all the foreclosures and HUD homes currently on the market.  I have read several stories about the ways that the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) will tighten thei...

  Feedback on a showing appointment is important to everyone.   This is one of the promises I make to my sellers when I list a home – I will do all that I can to get feedback and pass in on to you.  I have seen posts from other Realtors who feel the same, puzzling on why agents don’t provide it –...

Rochester Michigan, a great walk able community in Northern Oakland County, held it’s third annual Fire and Ice Festival January 29 & 30, 2010.   “A Winter Zoobilee” was the theme for the many ice sculptures that lined the streets downtown.  While it was a sunny day, the temperature was anything...

  The much-anticipated North American International Auto Show NAIAS 2010 has finally opened to the public in Detroit.  The first major media event of 2010 showcases the best of the auto industry at a time when it’s very existence has been in question.   What better way to celebrate the heritage o...

Ferndale Monthly Market Analysis Homes Sold December 2009 December 09 median sale prices decreased 7% from Nov. 09 & a 27% decrease in # of homes sold. Private owned median decreased 33% in Dec. 09 from Nov. 09.  Bank owned homes median price increased 13% in Dec. 09 from Nov. 09.  December 09 m...

  Rochester Hills Michigan Market Analysis & Statistics Homes Sold December 2009 December 09 median sale prices remained relatively the same compared to Nov. 09 & a 16% decrease # of homes sold. Bank owned homes median price increased 6% in Dec. 09 from Nov. 09  Private owned homes median price i...

  Market Analysis & Statistics for Homes Sold in Berkley MI December 2009 Dec. 09 median sale prices increased 19% from Nov. 09 & # of homes sold decreased 16%. Private owned median prices increased 2% in Dec. 09 from November 09 & # of homes sold decreased 13%. Bank owned homes median price incr...

  Market Analysis & Statistics For Birmingham MI December 2009 December 09 median sale prices remained relatively the same from November 09 & a 13% decrease # of homes sold. Private owned homes median price increased 10% in Dec. 09 from Nov. 09.  Bank owned homes median price decreased 10% in Dec...

  Market Analysis for Royal Oak Michigan December 2009 December 09 median sale prices decreased 13% from Nov. 09 & # of homes sold decreased 10%. Private owned median price decreased 10% in Dec. 09 from Nov. 09 with a 29% decrease in # of homes sold in Dec..  Bank owned homes median price increas...