Summary of industry terms and jargon commonly used in the Ann Arbor & Ypsilanti real estate market.

Terminology may vary somewhat between market location and asset type; we may discuss other terminology in the fields of commercial, investment, zoning, construction, or development in separate articles to follow.

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An actionable primer from an Ypsilanti broker and licensed builder experienced in architectural conservation/restoration/rehabilitation

At the heart of a community are its architectural assets which determine the feel and the flavor of neighborhoods and streets. In my home market, Ypsilanti’s historic real estate are beloved community assets which ...

Commercial RE News:

The new tax legislation from the 2017 "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" includes new opportunity zones targeting distressed and low-income communities with tax incentives for investment.

The Opportunity Zone (aka "O-Zone") includes much of Ypsilanti and Wayne Co.

According to the Nat’l Assoc of Realtors® 2018 Membership Profile, roughly 86% of all real estate agents are self-employed as independent contractors. About another 5% were employees (probably most of whom are working as licensed assistants for other Realtors®, ISAs, salaried agents or builder’s reps).

Let’s briefly review the primary ...