Pandemic Housing Shortages

How to buy a home or condo in a market with low / no inventory

Housing availability for both purchase and rental are extremely low as of the time of writing this (8/7/21).

Some considerations to keep in mind when purchasing in a market which ...

4 reasons to use an FAA sUAS certified DRONE OPERATOR for aerial real estate photography and video

1. They're trained

Drone operation may seem like a fun hobby but there is much more than meets the eye as far as air safety and compliance. A drone operator whose received ...

Question: “Can Realtors also work as wholesalers?”

Depending on the situation, but in many scenarios they cannot; clarifying the question or using a specific example might help explain. This is a question I've heard a couple of times during conversations about real estate in Washtenaw and surrounding counties ...

Historic Real Estate Guide: Windows

If you’re looking at purchasing a property in Ann Arbor or Ypsilanti’s historic districts, or have preservation of historic aesthetic as a priority for a home you’re renovating there are some considerations you should make with regards to windows.

Replacement or Restoration?

Oldies can ...

Michigan Cannabusinesses Have Arrived: History and 2019 Market Overview

What is a cannabusiness?

A cannabusiness is a business that sells cannabis or cannabis-related products. Since Michigan passed recreational cannabis for adult use in 2018, reports expect Michigan’s pot market to rival Colorado’s due to how generous the law is in ...

Downtown Ypsilanti can always be defined by its incredible architecture, from the revival style houses to the unique apartments, all of which surround the Eastern University of Michigan. Perhaps the most prominent feature in Ypsilanti is the water tower which has easily raised interest in Ypsilanti Real Estate over the ...

Tips for Increasing Efficiency and Saving Energy At Home

Energy savings is a big deal for your new home; you need to make sure you’re not spending more money than you have to, and you want to help the environment. Today we have a few tips that you can ...

You’re already to buy your first home in Ypsilanti and let’s face it, you’ve chosen a beautiful area. Here’s the question though: have you chosen a beautiful home? Have you chosen a home that has everything you need? Anyone can buy a house but is it really a house ...

As you eye the great city of Ypsilanti for your next move, you might be wondering where you’re going to live. Ypsi has plenty of beautiful apartments and a thriving culture but if you’re in the mindset of a potential homeowner then you probably have your heart set on one ...

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.

**Disclaimer: All ...