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WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 28, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- MSU Extension is offering the popular Make Macomb Your Home -- Home Ownership series this July. Home Ownership will focus on consumer protection during the home buying process. Attendees will learn how to

EUGENE, OR - June 27, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The premier IDX technology, IDX Broker software, has seamlessly integrated thousands of New Buffalo, Michigan properties onto the professional website of Broker Judith Farley. Southwestern Michigan MLS (SWMRIC) listings are easily accessible to home seekers with multiple search tools that makes the search page Farley hosts efficient and effective. Farley has truly revolutionized the online property search experience for her clients, potential buyers, and even herself

WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 26, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Michigan’s housing market continued its upward swing in May, according to the MLS reports compiled by the Michigan Association of REALTORS®. Over 88% of reporting units reported an increase in average selling price from May 2013 compared to May 2012; with 13 locals reporting an increase at/near 20+%. Statewide the average selling price increased by 11.28% at $125,880 in May 2013 compared to $113,116 in May 2012. May 2013 also reported an increase in single family home sales of 3.57% with 12,383 sales compared to May 2012 sales of 11,956. In the past five years the number of home sales reached over 12,300 just once back in August 2012

LANSING, MI - June 26, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gov. Rick Snyder today signed three bills that help homeowners by eliminating the need for a permit to install advanced home monitoring systems, such as temperature control, fire and intruder alarm systems

WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 14, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Twenty-nine Michigan counties will receive a total of more than $4.1 million from the Interior Department as part of the Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program, Sens. Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow announced today. The federal government provides PILT payments to local governments to offset losses in property taxes due to nontaxable federal lands within their boundaries.

LANSING - June 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Several members of the Michigan Senate Democratic Caucus issued the following statements on the announcement yesterday by PulteGroup that they are moving its headquarters from Bloomfield Hills to Atlanta, Georgia in 2014. PulteGroup is one of the nation's largest home building companies. They have been based in the Detroit area since 1950 and currently have about 380 employees there

WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 16, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) today issued a new consumer tips sheet for first time renters and homeowners.

EUGENE, OR - May 14, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. is pleased to announce Judith Farley, real estate broker from the Farley Real Estate Inc., has enabled an IDX solution on his New Buffalo, Michigan online realty resource. Simplifying the online property search, Farley now displays thousands of area listings directly on his professional page. His membership with the Southwestern Michigan MLS (SWMRIC), allows him to seamlessly integrate area property listings into his search function, giving home seekers more access than ever before to detailed home listings and real estate information. IDX Broker software has truly revolutionized the way potential New Buffalo buyers find homes online

WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 7, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) will hold their annual Midyear meetings on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. on May 13-18. These meetings provide an opportunity for each state association to meet with their legislators on the federal level to discuss issues important to the real estate industry in Michigan and across the country

WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 2, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- According to the MLS reports compiled by the Michigan Association of REALTORS®, 95% of reporting units reported an increase in average selling price from Mar 2013 to Mar 2012; with 17 locals reporting an increase at/near 20+%. Statewide the average selling price increased by 20.71%. With inventory still being an issue however, 10,114 single family homes were sold in Michigan in March 2013, a decrease of 2.39% over March 2012

WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Rick Snyder today proclaimed May 2013 as Building Safety Month in Michigan. This year's theme "Code Officials Keep You Safe" highlights four weekly themes: Fire Safety and Awareness; Disaster Safety and Mitigation; Backyard and Pool Safety; and Energy and Green Building. The month-long observance aims to increase public understanding of the importance of building safety and the resources available for protecting lives and property

WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 18, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The MARST administers two scholarship funds, the Russel A. Pointer and the Barney Harkins Scholarship and Educational Fund. Applicants are automatically considered for financial assistance from both funds.

UGENE, OR - April 17, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. is pleased to welcome the real estate expertise of Tim Bruinsma of KSC Properties to the growing network of realty professionals dedicated to serving the needs of their clients. Luxury home seekers can now experience an unprecedented level of accessibility to thousands of Southwestern Michigan MLS (SWMRIC) listings, on Bruinsma’s convenient and easy-to-use IDX-enabled KSC Properties’ website. As the raw listings data of SWMRIC properties is now extracted and seamlessly integrated into the search functions Bruinsma hosts, IDX Broker has forever changed the way Byron Center, Michigan area home seekers access the SWMRIC database and find the perfect property online.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 15, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- “Abandoned homes and structures hurt communities and drive down property values. Many of these buildings are uninhabitable and won’t be purchased by prospective buyers. Allowing states to use money for demolition, that’s already been allocated to them, makes sense for communities and the American taxpayer,” said Congressman Turner

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