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WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 25, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- There are approximately 14,000 children in Michigan’s foster care system in need of a home. This November, in honor of National Adoption Day, November 23, and Month, it is important to raise awareness about the thousands of children in foster care awaiting families and also to celebrate the dedicated individuals who have adopted and who work to make adoptions a reality. Recently, Congressman Dave Camp (R-MI) introduced, voted for and co-sponsored separate pieces of legislation to help children in need of safe, loving, and permanent home

2014 NAR President Steve Brown rolled out the red carpet for Michigan and expressed his gratitude for the support of Michigan’s REALTORS®, recognizing their dedication.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The third quarter ended with housing sales continuing to reflect an increase in average selling price, reaching over $130,000 for the third month in a row. According to the MLS reports compiled by the Michigan Association of REALTORS®. Over 85% of local units reported an increase in average selling price from September 2013 compared to September 2012. Seventeen (17) locals reported an increase near/over 20+%, with Antrim Charlevoix Kalkaska, Branch County, Detroit, Greater Shiawassee, Montcalm County and Sanilac County all coming in at an impressive 30+% increase in average selling price. Statewide the average selling price increased by 14.71% at $132,408 in September 2013 compared to $115,426 in September 2012

WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 24, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- he Michigan Department of Natural Resources is offering more than 100 parcels of state-owned land on Bois Blanc Island, Mackinac County, for sale by sealed-bid auction. The auction begins today, Oct. 23, and will run through Nov. 20, 2013. This is the first time the state has offered these island properties. Details about each property are available by visiting www.michigan.gov/landforsale and clicking on Fall Land Auction. See minimum bid amount, photos, map, property descriptions and conditions of sale. Instructions to submit a bid can be found on the printable bid form.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 15, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Members from the Commercial Board of REALTORS® (CAR), along with the Commercial Alliance of REALTORS® (CBOR) joined together in the first Commercial REALTOR® Day in Lansing. The packed agenda included a trip to the State Capitol, with a morning House Legislative Panel made up of elected officials from around the state, including Speaker Jase Bolger, Rep Joe Haveman, Rep Wayne Schmidt, Rep Tim Greimel, Rep Jeff Farrington and Rep David Rutledge. In addition, Mike Finney, President and CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation gave a presentation to the attendees at lunch

WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 1, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Join us on October 10th for a visit to Lansing! Connect with Michigan’s top elected officials and discuss public policy issues important to commercial real estate. Lunch and a networking reception are included with updates from MAR, NAR, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), legislators from both the Michigan House and Senate, along with a prestigious Michigan Supreme Court Justice. Mark your calendar to attend this exciting event!

LANSING, MI - September 20, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the appointments of Deborah Beaulieu, of West Bloomfield; Ronald Zupko, of Brighton; and the reappointment of Lola Audu, of Grand Rapids, to the Michigan Board of Real Estate Brokers.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 17, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Carl Levin today announced federal support for Ford Airport in Dickinson County. The competitive grant will be used to acquire firefighting safety and snow removal equipment, and to rehabilitate the terminal building and the runway and taxiway to ensure a safe airfield.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 16, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Michigan Association of REALTORS® (MAR) will debut comprehensive REALTOR® forms revisions at next week’s Annual Convention and Expo in Mt. Pleasant. The forms revisions conclude several years of compiling member, legal and association contributions to update, improve and standardize the forms

LANSING, Mich. - August 21, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the appointment of Linda O’Brien, of Milford, to the Manufactured Housing Commission.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - August 15, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- State Fire Marshal Richard Millertoday warns homeowners, propane manufacturers and sellers, home improvement contractors and air conditioning technicians of potential safety hazards related to the use of propane or other unapproved refrigerants in home air conditioning systems.

Plainwell, MI - August 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Hampshire Companies, a full service, private real estate investment firm with equity in assets valued at over $2.5 billion, in a joint venture with MCB Real Estate has announced the sale of a 113,481-square-foot retail property located at 1227 Michigan 89 in Plainwell, Mich. to Cole Real Estate Investments

EUGENE, OR - August 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Manny Hammoud and IDX, Inc. today announce the newly updated real estate website of Hammoud. With the revolutionary IDX Broker software installed on his search page, Hammoud is giving Michigan home seekers unprecedented access to thousands of RealComp MLS listings, making finding a home simpler and quicker. The IDX solution customized for Hammoud and his clients allows potential buyers to fully understand what they are looking for, what they can afford and who they can get it from, on the dynamic real estate website Hammoud hosts.

EUGENE, OR - August 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. is pleased to announce Traverse City, Michigan real estate agent Meagan Luce has joined the ever-expanding group of real estate professionals utilizing a customizable IDX solution to display thousands of properties online. Home listings from the Northern Great Lakes Realtors MLS (NGLRMLS) can now be found seamlessly integrated onto the website of Luce, giving her clients a comprehensive database of homes to search through. Now, Luce and her clients can begin the property search process quickly and efficiently, thanks to her IDX enabled website.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 23, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) --Do you know what time Michigan home hunters are online? According to HomeFinder.com, buyers in the U.S. are online home searching most frequently from 8–9 p.m. However, the majority of Michigan house hunters are finding their next home at a different hour. Find out what time these potential buyers are online, and be available to turn them into new clients!