Chelsea Center for the Arts in Chelsea, Michigan was formed in 1994 and is well underway to becoming one of the best new community non-profit organizations in the area. Their primary goal is to “enhance the quality of life in Chelsea and the surrounding area with programs that encourage participation and appreciation of the arts.”  They are working in conjunction with the Chelsea School District; the local Businesses; the Art Galleries; and the Chelsea District Library to form a complete community connection to the Arts. Chelsea Center for the Arts is so successful due to a dedicated group of like-minded people filled with energy and really making a difference in their community.  They are busy offering creative programs to children, teens and adults in music, art instruction and litera... 12/02/2011

As an excursion on Friday, my wife and I returned to re-visit The Mule Skinner Boot Shop in Chelsea, Michigan. What is ‘The Mule Skinner Boot Shop'?  The Mule Skinner Boot Shop is where I ordered some magnificent boots a few weeks ago, and it is simply the best known boot and western wear store in the region.  I went back to the Mule Skinner Boot Shop this time to pick up my boots, and get fitted for them, as well as show the store to a friend.  The place was established in 1973, The Mule Skinner Boot Shop is a family owned business with a passion for quality leather boots, handmade holsters, cowboy hats and western wear.  The brands they carry are among the best quality boots available: Lucchese, Nocona Boots , Tony Lama, Justin, Justin Workboots, Chippewa Boots and Double-H Boots to n... 07/03/2010

Finally some good news in the Ann Arbor housing market.  Local housing activity took a favorable turn upwards. December residential sales are up over last year according to statistics released by the Ann Arbor Area Board of Realtors®. The 6% increase in single family residential sales and 63% increase in condo sales reflect the momentum of increased activity spurred by the home buyer tax credit incentives offered through November 30, 2009 and still low interest rates. The average residential sales price rose for the third month in a row, to $178,059, showing strong year-end activity, after a  sluggish start to the year. Overall dollar volume was up 8% for the month of December, as compared to last year, yet another indicator of a strong year-end market.   Information provided by the Ann... 01/12/2010

Currently there are 121 active residential listings available in the Chelsea School System and 21 pending residential homes.  There are 11 active condos and 1 pending condo respectively. The first time home buyer tax credit continues to improve the market.  Spring will continue to show improvements.  01/10/2010

FHA and Rural Development Loans in the last 2 years have been the staple in my market.  Over 60% of home buyers closed in 2009 were one of these loans.  Why?  Because these loans options continue to provide 1st time home buyers the ability to buy a home with as little as 0% down.  FHA LOANS Just 5 years ago it was rare to see a buyer use FHA financing for two reasons. First because there were so many other options available with less closing costs. Second because many markets home values were surpassing FHA loan limits in areas.  Which made obtaining an FHA loan in good school districts impossible. There are many benefits of using FHA loans now.  Mainly, Buyers with less than perfect credit can still get FHA loan approval.  Credit scores can be less than those approved for conventional ... 01/10/2010