Detroit Visitors Video

Erik Hastings made a fun video for visitors to Detroit. Its short and humerous. There's much more to know though. Hope for a series of these to come in the future. http://www.vfmii.com/cs3/det.htm

http://www.vfmii.com/cs3/det.htm

Fun Facts About Detroit

Just been surfing around the Detroit Convention Bureau's site and found some fun Detroit Trivia. A few of my favorites are below, or click on the link for the full list. I highlighted a few. Aren't we a diverse city, with the highest number of theater seats and the most bowlers and the highest potato chip consumption??? By the way, how does one register one's self as a bowler? Fun Facts About Detroit Detroit... • installed the first mile of paved concrete road, just north of the Model T plant, on Woodward Avenue between McNichols and 7 Mile Roads in 1909 • installed the country’s first traffic light in 1915 in downtown Detroit • built the nation’s first urban freeway, the Davison, in 1942 • is home to the oldest state fair in the nation, first held in 1849 • is the potato chip capital of the world, based on consumption • is home to the world’s only floating post office, the J.W. Westcott II, can be found on the Detroit River • is north of Canada • is home to the largest flower-bedding market in the world – Eastern Market • shares the world’s first auto traffic tunnel between two nations – the Detroit/Windsor Tunnel • has the most registered bowlers in the United States • has more theater seats than any other city, east of the Mississippi River, outside New York City VisitDetroit.com - Fun Facts About Detroit:

http://visitdetroit.com/visitorcenter/aboutdetroit/funfacts/

Michigan locations by per capita income

I confess, I had never heard of the wealthiest city in Michigan until I read this list. Interesting, and there are some things here I would not have expected. Michigan locations by per capita income - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michigan_locations_by_per_capita_income

Sunset over Little Traverse Bay

Dream Cruise

Yesterday was the Dream Cruise, and SKBK's first Client Appreciation Party. It was great fun, in spite of some thunderstorms that attempted to ruin the day. Under our big tent on Old Woodward we barely noticed! It was a great location, right in the middle of lots of activity and many old cars. We were delighted by the turnout, and thank those of you who made it by!

New on the market

We're excited about a new listing we've just put on the market at 4861 Cimarron in Bloomfield Township. Not only is the quality of construction exceptional, the floor plan is great, and the lot is picturesque. Click through and take a closer look, or call us for a private showing.

http://4861Cimarron.com

Detroit offers foreclosure prevention program

Detroiters in risk of losing their home to foreclosure now have free advice and counseling available to them to help them prevent foreclosure. Realty Times - Real Estate News and Advice

http://realtytimes.com/rtcpages/20050810_detroitforeclosure.htm

PENSCO Trust Self-Directed IRA - Investment Options: Real Estate Investing

Another company to help you with starting an IRA with real estates investments. PENSCO Trust Self-Directed IRA - Investment Options: Real Estate Investing

http://www.pensco.com/education/RealEstateOverview.asp#conclusion

Investing IRA funds in Real Estate

Real estate is an option for your IRA, not just stocks, mutual funds, bonds. This company (and others) offer the services to set up and IRA account for your real estate holdings. IAS_RealEstate_Minisite

https://www.fiserviss.com/portal/page?_pageid=984,389494,984_389546&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL

What It Costs To Live Well: Calculator - Forbes.com

This is interesting (and for some, depressing)! Forbes has created a calculator that tells you how much it costs to live well in various locations. I didn't find it too accurate, but it was interesting, nontheless. What It Costs To Live Well: Calculator - Forbes.com

http://www.forbes.com/realestate/2005/07/08/living-well-cost-calculator-cx_sc_0708calculator.html

Is your home on this list?

Forbes 2005 list of the most expensive homes. Most Expensive Homes In America 2005: Northeast - Forbes.com

http://www.forbes.com/lifestyle/realestate/2005/08/04/mostexpensive-realestate-lifestyle-cx_sc_0805home_ls.html

Realtor.com & Internet Home Marketing

I just read a report that homes on Realtor.com that have 6 photos are viewed 299% more often than other homes. WOW! We always enhance our listings with additional photos and virtual tours. In a competitive market, we do what we can to increase our clients exposure. Don't accept less.

Bloomfield Hills Home Sale Stats for July 2005

For the 627 single family homes currently on the market: Avg List Price $1,046,094.00 The Median Price $7,062,450.00 The Highest Price $14,000,000.00 The Lowest Price $124,900.00 There are currently 67 homes under contract in Bloomfield Hills and Bloomfield Township. Since January 1, 2005, 240 homes have sold. The high and median prices statistics are skewed lower by the great number of sales reported as $1 (71 sales out of 240). Avg List Price $464,665.00 The Median Price $965,125.00 The Highest Price $1,825,000.00 The Lowest Price $105,250.00

Troy Home Sale Statistics - July 2005

There are currently 552 single family homes for sale in Troy. This does not include condos or rentals. For the 552 listings: Avg List Price $359,802.00 The Median Price $806,000.00 The Highest Price $1,499,000.00 The Lowest Price $113,000.00 53 homes are under contract. Since January 1, 2005, 344 homes have sold in Troy. For the 344 listings: Avg List Price $293,612.00 The Median Price $478,750.00 The Highest Price $859,000.00 The Lowest Price $98,500.00

Royal Oak Market Update -- Month of July, 2005

There are currently 537 homes on the market in Royal Oak. This does not include condos or homes for rent. For the 537 listings: Avg List Price $238,984.00 The Median Price $704,950.00 The Highest Price $1,300,000.00 The Lowest Price $109,900.00 Since January 1, 2005, 495 homes have sold in Royal Oak. An additional 85 homes are currently under contract. For the 495 listings: Avg List Price $202,286.00 The Median Price $385,000.00 The Highest Price $675,000.00 The Lowest Price $95,000.00