Yearly Archives: 2013

Bel Air, MD - April 15, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Daniel & Michelle King were referred to us by past clients and professional partners. They were relocating to Michigan for work and using the assistance of Relo Direct. The ladies at Relo Direct that organized their move were fantastic. Gabby, Liz, and Virginia coordinated with Compass Home Group to list the home, keep it priced appropriately, and sell it quickly

DETROIT - April 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Labor announced $5 million to fund programs that will assist approximately 2,600 veterans in job training with civilian careers. The grants will range from $100,000 to $300,000. The Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program is the only federal program that works exclusively on the employment of homeless veterans. Congressman John Conyers, Jr. (D-Mich.) issued the following statement

EUGENE, OR - April 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. is pleased to announce Gordon Libby has become the latest real estate professional to join the growing network of agents and brokers that have adopted a customizable IDX solution. As a Dearborn Heights, Michigan broker, Libby has the ability to display and synchronize thousands of RealComp MLS (RealComp) listings on his website. Potential buyers can now experience an unprecedented level of freedom and search customization by utilizing the immensely helpful tools Libby has integrated onto his website.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- With the implementation of the Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) Enhancement legislation that passed last year, homeowners are now able to file for the PRE on or before June 1st, or on or before November 1st.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 28, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- A Brighton businessman and his son were found guilty today by a federal jury of conspiracy and multiple counts of wire fraud, announced United States Attorney Barbara L. McQuade.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 28, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gov. Rick Snyder yesterday signed legislation approving $23,348,700 in Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) grant appropriations, funding 76 recreation development projects and land acquisitions in 43 Michigan counties.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 19, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- According to the MLS reports compiled by the Michigan Association of REALTORS®, 85% of reporting units reported an increase in average selling price from Feb 2013 to Feb 2012; statewide the average selling price increased by a whopping 19.19%. As inventory tightens however, 7,979 single family homes were sold in Michigan in February 2013, a decrease of 4.97% over February 2012.

March 18, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- With the passage of the Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) Enhancement legislation last year, lenders were able to retain the PRE on a foreclosed property, but they must still pay the 18 non-homestead mills in local school operating property taxes. There has been some concern from lenders and local governments regarding the arduous process of filing to retain the PRE on foreclosed properties and instituting the new specific tax. Many forego the cumbersome process

March 18, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The DEQ today announced $250,000 in grants for water quality monitoring projects under the Clean Michigan Initiative - Clean Water Fund monies.

Washington, DC - March 14, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- This week, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) introduced the Consumer Mortgage Choice Act - H.R. 1077, a bipartisan piece of legislation that would amend and clarify the qualified mortgage definition in the Dodd-Frank Act thereby improving access to credit and qualified mortgages for low and moderate income borrowers while protecting consumers from bad loans

WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Tax Records – Preserving the affordability and quality of public tax data. REALTORS® know better than anyone that this information is vital for the daily operation of those working within the real estate industry and the public at large. The MAR aims to work with the Michigan Legislature to keep the cost of this public information reasonable and will help Governor Snyder and all interested parties make online information accurate and beneficial to everyone.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 6, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- According to the MLS reports compiled by the Michigan Association of REALTORS®, January total sales volume increased, while the average selling price of single-family homes in Michigan rose compared to the same time last year. According to the report, 8,433 single family homes were sold in Michigan in January 2013, an increase of 8.90% over January 2012.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mayor Thomas M. Menino today released the results of the 33rd Annual Homeless Census, conducted by city officials, community leaders, and more than 350 volunteers. On the night of the census, December 12, 2012, there were 6,992 homeless men, women, and children living in shelters, on the street, and in transitional or residential treatment programs in Boston, representing a 5.2 percent increase from the 2011 census.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 4, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Calling all real estate agents and their clients! A well-established television production company is now casting for dynamic, out-going and engaging real estate agents and their clients looking to move from urban to rural environments. The concept of the project is to introduce audiences to a homebuyer, looking to leave the concrete jungle and head to a more sprawling, adventurous and peaceful landscape.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 1, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- MSU Extension is offering the Make Macomb Your Home Home Ownership Series which will focus on consumer protection during the home buying proces