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Property Line Dispute “Reeks” Havoc
/in SE Michigan /by Tracy WillisA property line dispute in Lodi Township, in Washtenaw County, has taken protest to new heights. A farmer has constructed what he calls a “compost fence” to mark his property line. The fence is built of cow manure, and the stench overwhelms rental tenant Wayne Lambarth’s home near the property line. Despite complaints, local officials say there’s nothing they can do because it’s on the farmer’s property.
Home Buyers Need Creativity in Today’s Market
/1 Comment/in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Northern Michigan, SE Michigan, Western Michigan /by Tracy WillisIt’s a home seller’s dream come true. With parts of Michigan down to just a one-month supply of housing inventory, buyers need to get creative with their home-buying strategies. Realtors offer advice like positioning yourself to be the backup offer on sale-pending homes. Often the deals are to good to be true and fall through. Getting your backup offer in is like putting your foot in the door. Some buyers are making creative offers that include payer other buyers to take their offers off the table. Making sure you have a realtor who is well-experienced with getting offers accepted and showings scheduled, even virtually if necessary, can make a huge difference in your success.
West Michigan Real Estate Market Boom Predicted to Continue
/1 Comment/in Western Michigan /by Tracy WillisAfter an unprecedented flurry of winter homebuying, the 2021 spring market feels a bit different. Instead of the new-homebuying-season feeling, it feels more like a continuation of the winter rush. That rush is predicted to continue due to three reasons: First, the supply/demand equilibrium is defined as about four to six months of inventory. Inventory has been below four months for six years and is currently at five months in many West Michigan markets. Second, attraction to the West Michigan region continues to grow. And finally, it appears that consumer interest rates will stay low.