Ann Arbor Home Buying

Ann arbor Rolling Sculpture

2009-07-10T18:10:00.000-05:00

A view from town tonight.

First Friday at Top of The Park

2009-06-12T20:02:00.001-05:00

HoMo is rockin'

The wrong way to keep a basement dry

2009-05-26T09:14:00.000-05:00

Out at a home inspection today. Here is a typical problem we see with
people who use these gutter extensions. They sometimes just fall off.

Buyers on a roof during an inspection

2009-05-05T14:07:00.001-05:00

I think it is a good idea for someone to be on the roof with the home
inspector.

If the buyers don't want to go up I will.

You can learn a lot about your home.

Hail To The Victors (At Least Hail in Ann Arbor)

2009-04-22T13:30:00.001-05:00

It was hailing this afternoon at the office. And I hear it is going to
be in the 80's Saturday.

Love Michigan weather!?

Sunday Afternoon at Blimpuburger

2009-04-19T13:17:00.001-05:00

I really enjoy stopping by Blimpyburger for lunch when I'm in the
area, but often during the school year the line is too long.

Well, this is Sunday at 2:00 and I thought I might be able to slip in
and get a quick bite.

No such luck, about 22 people were in line when I walked in!

I guess that's OK, Blimpyburger is always good!

Maple Dexter Aldi Center

2009-04-12T17:24:00.001-05:00

This is the view today from Knight's restaurant West.

Video About the $8,000 Tax Credit For 20090 First Time Home Buyers

2009-04-04T19:38:00.004-05:00

Here is a video from the folks at The National Association of Home Builders. I think it makes a good introduction to the topic.

If you would like to talk about home buying in the Ann Arbor area, we would be happy to speak to you.

Jon Boyd

Broker/Manager

The Home Buyer's Agent of Ann Arbor, Inc.

1908 W. Stadium Blvd.

Ann Arbor, MI 48103

New Baskin Robins décor

2009-03-28T16:35:00.001-05:00

We were at the W.Stadium Baskin Robins today and of looks great.

They were closed for about a month for their redecorating and it looks
wild.

Stop by for a cone soon.

SEO link Building: How to Get backlinks without spamming

2009-03-18T22:31:00.000-05:00

SEO link Building: How to Get backlinks without spamming

Interesting post on a link-building idea.

I'm trying to make sure our main website gets a good number of links to help Ann Arbor real estate buyers.

Septic field inspection

2009-03-18T14:39:00.000-05:00

When you buy a home with a septic field, it is important to have an
evaluation of the field done.

In Washtenaw county the county has standards and a specific
requirement for an evalation to be done prior to change of ownership.

But in other Michigan counties you are on your own.

The interpretation of the report is critical also.

Gutter screen I've never seen before

2009-03-18T11:25:00.000-05:00

I'm at an inspection today at a local luxury home . The photo below is
of a gutter that has a fabric screen over a metal grill over the gutter.

I've never seen one like this before. (Neither has the inspector.)

Campus turns green on St. Patricks day

2009-03-17T14:05:00.000-05:00

$7,500 loan becomes a $8,000 Gift

2009-02-13T17:41:00.001-05:00

The stimulus or "porkulious" bill is a done deal at this point, and no
Matter what you call it, it is good news for home buyers.

The primary impact is that the $7,500 interest free loan that home
buyers received last year has now has grown to $8,000 and no longer
has to be repaid!

Combined with the prices we are getting and the low interest rates we
have available now, it is an exciting time to buy!

Blogged from Ohio on my iPhone.

Jon Boyd
Broker / Manager
The Home Buyer's Agent of Ann Arbor
734-662-6240 buyersagentannarbor.com
1908 W. Stadium Blvd. Ann Arbor MI 48103

Ann Arbor has many high schools

2009-01-30T21:00:00.000-05:00

One of the great things about Ann Arbor is the choice of schools.

Tonight I'm at the St. Paul High school auditorium watching the
Rudolph Steiner High School basketball games.

Blogged from my iPhone.

A look out of a kitchen window we're buying

2009-01-23T10:26:00.000-05:00

I was out at a property we are buying today and the winter scenery was
fairly spectacular.

Here is a look out the window.

Blogged from my iPhone.

Ann Arbor Home For Sale Scam Real Estate Site

2009-01-16T10:39:00.002-05:00

We often see things that real estate companies do that are just totally unfair to home buyers. (Buyer abuse.)

Well this video exposes a great example from right here in Ann Arbor:

Ann Arbor Homes For Sale - Scam
Uploaded by HomeBuyersAgent

Tell us what you think -

Download Suze Orman financial book for free till the 15th

2009-01-12T10:17:00.001-05:00

I just wanted to pass this on.

Suze Orman is a top financial advisor who has a very informative TV show. (She also recommends home buyers talk to Exclusive Buyer Agents if there are any working in the buyer's area.)

Here is the link:

http://www.oprah.com/article/oprahshow/20081119_tows_bookdownload

(This is courtesy of Oprah, Thank you Oprah!)

Jon Boyd

Broker/Manager, CEBA-Master, CBA, CBR, GRI, e-PRO
The Home Buyer's Agent of Ann Arbor, Inc. 1908 W. Stadium Blvd. Ann Arbor, MI 48103
734-662-6240, 888-566-2693
Helping Home Buyers Locate, Evaluate, and Negotiate
http://www.buyersagentannarbor.com

Eighth Hour Encore Orchestra

2009-01-02T18:25:00.004-05:00

Here is a link to a video of my daughter and her orchestra at Pioneer in December 2008:

http://buyersagentannarbor.com/encore

There are photos of the other Pioneer Orchestras below from my iPhone.

Pioneer Synphony Orchestra 2008

2008-12-11T20:57:00.001-05:00

Pioneer Chamber Orchestra 2008

2008-12-11T20:27:00.001-05:00

Pioneer Philharmonia Orchestra 2008

2008-12-11T19:55:00.000-05:00

Blogging from the Rudolph Steiner Bazaar

2008-12-05T18:19:00.000-05:00

Tonight I'm helping my daughter set up her booth for Tomorrow's
Rudolph Steiner school Holiday Bazaar.

It is held at the lower school at 2775 Newport Rd. Saturday only.

It is open to the public and it is a wonderful event for children and
adults alike.

My daughter sells her amazing Fairy art. Stop by and say hello!

Making Music At Ann Arbor Real Estate Company

2008-11-23T10:21:00.000-05:00

This morning there was an orchestra rehearsal in our big office
meeting room. We usually have home buying classes here but this week
it is being used by my daughter's orchestra. (She is a gifted young
composer with a good group of gifted friends.)

Posted from my iPhone.

For the love of a warm natural fireplace

2008-10-13T09:35:00.004-05:00

When I am viewing property with buyer clients I bend over backwards
tonot impose my personal tastes on them.

One example is fireplaces.
These days about 80% of home buyers prefer gas fireplaces because
they are so clean and quick.

Our family prefers the Avalon fireplace insert we have and real wood.

In fact we just got our yearly supply of eight cords of mixed
hardwood. (Pictured below)

Yes, that is a lot of wood. And my wife does most of the work
with stacking it and my children do most of the work with
bringing it into the home to burn. (And the cats seem to get
the most enjoyment from the heat.)

With the warmth and the smells and the dust and the wood
chips and .... it is a lot different from a gas fireplace.

To each his/her own.

posted from my iPhone