<?xml version="1.0"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Traverse City Michigan Real Estate News &amp; Listings Presented By Century 21 Northland</title><link>http://www.traverserealestatesource.com</link><description></description><lastBuildDate>Sat, 04 Sep 2010 12:26:39 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title>Updated &amp; Affordable Condo</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/property/10743-S-TIMBERLEE-DR-B-2-Traverse-City-Michigan/i/250547/0/t?pid=" title="Front of condo" alt="Front of condo" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>Freshly remodeled Leelanau County condo with newer windows, slider, kitchen, paint and floor coverings. Nothing to do here but move in; immediate possession is available. Nice storage area in full basement. Elmwood&nbsp;Township; close to Traverse City.&nbsp;Take advantage of the low interest rates and purchase your new home or get away today!</p>]]></description><link>http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/property/10743-S-TIMBERLEE-DR-B-2-Traverse-City-Michigan</link><guid>http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/property/10743-S-TIMBERLEE-DR-B-2-Traverse-City-Michigan</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 Aug 2010 13:00:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Negotiating More Than Sales Price</title><description><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">When negotiating to purchase a home, many buyers focus mostly on the sales price, which is understandable. After all, a home is typically the largest transaction home buyers have been involved with and the price paid is a huge factor in their monthly payment.<br /><br />However, in addition to negotiating the price of a home, a buyer can also negotiate to have the seller contribute money from the proceeds to allocate towards the buyer's closing costs. This money can be used towards either the reduction of cash required to close and/or a reduction in the interest rate on the mortgage.<br /><br />It's easy to see the benefits for buyers to have a lower interest rate on their mortgage. However, one aspect of this situation not often considered is that the IRS treats points that are paid up front to lower a mortgage interest rate as pre-paid interest, regardless of who pays the fees. This means that when buyers negotiate to have the seller pay the costs to lower their interest rate, they receive the benefit of deducting them on their income taxes in the year the home is purchased.<br /><br />By focusing on these terms &ndash; and, frankly, opportunities &ndash; home buyers can save money both now and over time.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Jason Kudary real estate - <a title="Traverse City Real Estate - Jason Kudary Real Estate" href="http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/" target="_blank">Traverse City real estate</a></span></span></p>]]></description><link>http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/Blog/Negotiating-More-Than-Sales-Price</link><guid>http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/Blog/Negotiating-More-Than-Sales-Price</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2010 08:47:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Close to Town on Old Mission Peninsula - Shared Waterfront</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/property/501-BAY-EAST-DR-Traverse-City-Michigan/i/237461/0/t?pid=" title="Front of home" alt="Front of home" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>Absolutely beautiful ranch home close to town on Old Mission Peninsula sharing 450ft of pristine East Bay beach &amp; waterfront, community dock &amp; place for boat hoist. Extensively remodeled. New cement-board siding, updated electrical, Pella windows, flooring, furnace/AC, paint, kitchen, baths, landscaping, 3rd stall added to garage &amp; so much more! Great open floor plan perfect for entertaining; island kitchen; private master with whirlpool tub &amp; marble tile shower; two fireplaces; nice deck &amp; yard plus a slight view of the Bay.</p>]]></description><link>http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/property/501-BAY-EAST-DR-Traverse-City-Michigan</link><guid>http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/property/501-BAY-EAST-DR-Traverse-City-Michigan</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:55:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Desirable Location in Hammond Place Overlooking the Pond</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/property/2096-HAMMOND-PLACE-E-78-Traverse-City-Michigan/i/230542/0/t?pid=" title="Front of condo" alt="Front of condo" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>Ideal location in Hammond Place overlooking the pond and an easy walk to the clubhouse which features an indoor heated pool and nice meeting room with full kitchen. Enjoy main-level living with a 2-car attached garage and private enclosed courtyard. Unit also features a private master bath, cathedral ceilings, skylight, central air and underground irrigation. Deck in courtyard can be accessed from both the master bedroom and the guest bedroom. Easy hassle-free living close to town!</p>]]></description><link>http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/property/2096-HAMMOND-PLACE-E-78-Traverse-City-Michigan</link><guid>http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/property/2096-HAMMOND-PLACE-E-78-Traverse-City-Michigan</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 May 2010 13:00:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Complete Package! 252ft Private Waterfront on Bass Lake</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/property/6867-FISHING-SITE-RD-Traverse-City-Michigan/i/230066/0/t?pid=" title="Front of home" alt="Front of home" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>Exceptional park-like waterfront setting on a premier lot on all-sports Bass Lake. 252ft of private waterfront with sandy beach &amp; private cove. Immaculate custom home new in 2006; 3 bedrooms plus an office; maple&nbsp;hardwood floors &amp; trim; private master suite with large ceramic tile walk-in shower (with dual shower heads) &amp; a walk-in closet. 9ft ceilings throughout the home including the in the full walkout&nbsp;basement (ready to finish for nearly double the sqft; plumbed for additional bath). 2+ car attached garage&nbsp;plus additional&nbsp;30x32 detached garage with 100amp service. Beautiful, natural lake views of just water, woods &amp; wildlife (no houses). Nice yard; quiet dead-end street. Only 6 miles to town. A complete waterfront package that is hard to find!</p>]]></description><link>http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/property/6867-FISHING-SITE-RD-Traverse-City-Michigan</link><guid>http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/property/6867-FISHING-SITE-RD-Traverse-City-Michigan</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 22:07:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>175ft Private East Bay Waterfront &amp; Amazing Beach</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/property/SMOKEY-HOLLOW-RD-Traverse-City-Michigan/i/227076/0/t?pid=" title="" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>Absolutely stunning Old Mission Peninsula parcel with 175ft of direct, private waterfront on East Bay and an amazing pure-sand beach. 1.72 acres of hardwoods slightly elevated off the water for outstanding water views and potential for a walkout home design. Beautiful estate-size parcel situated well off the road for complete privacy and serenity. A dream parcel of land for your dream Bayfront home!</p>]]></description><link>http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/property/SMOKEY-HOLLOW-RD-Traverse-City-Michigan</link><guid>http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/property/SMOKEY-HOLLOW-RD-Traverse-City-Michigan</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 13:00:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Stunning Contemporary Ranch New in 2004</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/property/916-JAY-ROGERS-CT-Traverse-City-Michigan/i/227074/0/t?pid=" title="Front of home" alt="Front of home" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>Absolutely beautiful contemporary ranch home new in 2004 &amp; immaculately maintained. Vaulted ceilings &amp; plenty of natural light enhance the open floor plan &amp; stylish decor. Enjoy the three-sided gas&nbsp;fireplace from the living room, dining room &amp; kitchen. Private master suite features a walk-in closet &amp; spacious bath with whirlpool tub. Custom ceramic tile, pantry, central air. Family room, bedroom, bath &amp; office finished in lower level. Nice 3-car attached garage &amp; large yard with meticulous landscaping &amp; U/G irrigation.</p>]]></description><link>http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/property/916-JAY-ROGERS-CT-Traverse-City-Michigan</link><guid>http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/property/916-JAY-ROGERS-CT-Traverse-City-Michigan</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 13:00:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Traverse City Home Listing Across from Northwestern Michigan College</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Great location across from <a title="Northwestern Michigan College, Traverse City" href="http://www.nmc.edu/" target="_blank">Northwestern Michigan College </a>and within walking distance to <a title="Dennos Museum, Traverse City, MI" href="http://www.dennosmuseum.org/" target="_blank">Dennos Museum</a>, <a title="Eastern Elementary School, Traverse City, MI" href="http://www.tcaps.net/Default.aspx?alias=www.tcaps.net/eastern" target="_blank">Eastern Elementary School</a>, <a title="Central High School, Traverse City, MI" href="http://www.tcaps.net/Default.aspx?alias=www.tcaps.net/csh" target="_blank">Central High School</a>, <a title="Traverse City Civic Center, Grand Traverse County" href="http://www.co.grand-traverse.mi.us/departments/parks_rec/Civic_Center_Facilities.htm" target="_blank">Traverse City Civic Center </a>and Bardons Ice Cream &ndash; all are within a mile.&nbsp; Very nice 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath home has numerous updates inside and out. New lighting, interior and entry doors, hardware, updated kitchen and baths, window treatments, cabinetry, faucets, base trim and window casings, York Affinity Series furnace and more. Hardwood and laminate wood floors, ceramic tile, fenced yard with mature trees and nice patio. Clean, usable basement space. Backyard storage building has electric and workshop area. <a title="1628 E Front St, Traverse City, MI" href="http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/property/1628-E-FRONT-ST-Traverse-City-Michigan" target="_blank">1628 E Front St, Traverse City, MI</a>.</p>
<p><a title="Traverse City Real Estate - Jason Kudary Real Estate" href="http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/" target="_blank">Traverse City real estate </a>- Jason Kudary real estate</p>]]></description><link>http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/Blog/New-Traverse-City-Home-Listing-Across-from-Northwestern-Michigan-College</link><guid>http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/Blog/New-Traverse-City-Home-Listing-Across-from-Northwestern-Michigan-College</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 10:59:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>My Real Estate iPhone App in The Traverse City Business News Ticker</title><description><![CDATA[<p>The <a title="Traverse City Business News April 5th Ticker" href="http://www.tcbusinessnews.com/ticker/signup/view/?id=1165" target="_blank">April 5<sup>th</sup> Ticker</a> from the <a title="Traverse City Business News" href="http://www.tcbusinessnews.com/" target="_blank">Traverse City Business News</a> references the real estate iPhone app I recently added to my website.&nbsp; This free app allows anyone to search all Traverse City MLS listings quickly and easily.&nbsp; <a title="Jason Kudary Real Estate iPhone App" href="http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/" target="_blank">Check it out!</a></p>
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<p><a title="Traverse City Real Estate - Jason Kudary" href="http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/" target="_blank">Traverse City real estate</a> &ndash; Jason Kudary real estate</p>]]></description><link>http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/Blog/My-Real-Estate-iPhone-App-in-The-Traverse-City-Business-News-Ticker</link><guid>http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/Blog/My-Real-Estate-iPhone-App-in-The-Traverse-City-Business-News-Ticker</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 15:45:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>12+ Acres Bordering Holiday Hills Ski Resort</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/property/FIVE-MILE-RD-Traverse-City-Michigan/i/217775/0/t?pid=" title="Aerial view with plat overlay" alt="Aerial view with plat overlay" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>Nice acreage parcel very close to town, less than a mile south of US-31/Holiday Rd/Five Mile intersection and within 5 miles to East Bay beach, boat launch and downtown Traverse City. Just over 12 acres of beautifully wooded, rolling topography. Countryside views and seasonal views of East Bay. Property is bordered on the east by Holiday Hills Ski Resort. Current zoning allows for three splits in 2012.</p>]]></description><link>http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/property/FIVE-MILE-RD-Traverse-City-Michigan</link><guid>http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/property/FIVE-MILE-RD-Traverse-City-Michigan</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:01:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Beutiful Wooded Setting - Close to Town</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/property/137-WOODED-VALLEY-DR-Traverse-City-Michigan/i/215745/0/t?pid=" title="Front of home" alt="Front of home" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>Immaculate ranch new in 2001 on a beautifully wooded 1+ acre lot. Terrific layout. Bright&nbsp;and open with cathedral ceilings&nbsp;and skylights. Nice foyer entrance. Hardwood floors throughout foyer, dining and&nbsp;island kitchen. Master suite features 2 walk-in closets, sliding door to deck and&nbsp;private bath. Other main floor bedrooms also have walk-in closets. Full basement is partially finished. 2-car attached garage&nbsp;and extra concrete pad for RV/boat parking along side. Only 5 miles south of Traverse. Beautiful home and&nbsp;setting!</p>]]></description><link>http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/property/137-WOODED-VALLEY-DR-Traverse-City-Michigan</link><guid>http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/property/137-WOODED-VALLEY-DR-Traverse-City-Michigan</guid><pubDate>Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:01:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>21+ Acres &amp; Custom 4BR Home - 3 Purchase Options!</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/property/10221-SAMSON-WOODS-DR-Buckley-Michigan/i/213441/0/t?pid=" title="Front of home" alt="Front of home" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>Looking for ultimate privacy with abundant woods and wildlife to enjoy? 21+ acres of gorgeous hardwoods surround this custom-built 4-bedroom, 3-bath home featuring spacious rooms, tongue &amp; groove cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors, custom trim &amp; woodwork, 6-panel doors, maple kitchen cabinetry and a lovely brick fireplace. Plenty of storage in the 2-car attached garage, full walkout lower level and 24x30 pole barn. Easy drive to Traverse City amenities. Home is also available with pole barn and 13+ acres for $285,000, or you can purchase 8+ vacant acres for $35,000.</p>]]></description><link>http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/property/10221-SAMSON-WOODS-DR-Buckley-Michigan</link><guid>http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/property/10221-SAMSON-WOODS-DR-Buckley-Michigan</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:13:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Grand Traverse Bay Waterfront Home</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/property/317-S-SHORE-DR-Northport-Michigan/i/211029/0/t?pid=" title="Entrance to home" alt="Entrance to home" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>Very nice year-round home with 60ft of private waterfront on Grand Traverse Bay (Northport Bay). Gorgeous panoramic views &amp; sandy frontage. Private wooded setting. 3BR/2BA, hardwood floors, gas fireplace &amp; a bright, open floor plan with 17ft ceilings, nice loft area &amp; large windows for enjoying the views. Large deck; retractable awning. New roof in 2010. Located in the village of Northport within easy walking distance to marina, shops &amp; restaurants.</p>]]></description><link>http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/property/317-S-SHORE-DR-Northport-Michigan</link><guid>http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/property/317-S-SHORE-DR-Northport-Michigan</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:10:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Traverse City Central Neighborhood Home for Sale</title><description><![CDATA[<p>New listing! Beautifully remodeled in-town home in the very desirable central neighborhood, within walking distance to <a title="Traverse City, MI beaches" href="http://www.visittraversecity.com/beaches-22/" target="_blank">Traverse City beaches</a> and <a title="Downtown Traverse City, MI" href="http://www.downtowntc.com/">downtown shopping and restaurants</a>.&nbsp; This 3-bedroom, 2.75-bath home has been tastefully updated with quality amenities and stylish d&eacute;cor.&nbsp; The fabulous master suite features a gas fireplace, vaulted ceiling, skylight, walk-in closet and private bath with whirlpool tub.&nbsp; The bright kitchen is highlighted by granite counters and custom lighting with a mudroom/pantry area just off the kitchen. Also on the main level--a dining room, front/sitting room, living room and laundry. Bay windows let in plenty of natural light. The wiring, plumbing, siding and roof have also been completely updated. Situated on a double, fenced lot with large stamped-concrete patio, detached garage and dog kennel area.&nbsp; A great find!&nbsp; For full details and photos visit <a title="210 W Twelfth St, Traverse City, MI Home for Sale" href="http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/property/210-W-Twelfth-St-Traverse-City-Michigan" target="_blank">210 W Twelfth St, Traverse City, MI</a>.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Jason Kudary real estate &ndash; <a title="Traverse City Real Estate, Jason Kudary Real Estate" href="http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/" target="_blank">Traverse City real estate</a>&nbsp;- <a title="Century 21 Northland, Traverse City, MI" href="http://www.c21northland.com/" target="_blank">Century 21 Northland</a></p>]]></description><link>http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/Blog/Traverse-City-Central-Neighborhood-Home-for-Sale</link><guid>http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/Blog/Traverse-City-Central-Neighborhood-Home-for-Sale</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Traverse City Real Estate iPhone App</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Now you can search all Traverse City real estate MLS listings from my new iPhone application!&nbsp; Browse listings, map locations and get listing details for anything and everything in Traverse City and the surrounding area.&nbsp; <a title="Traverse City Real Estate - Jason Kudary Real Estate" href="http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/" target="_blank">Download the app</a> and enter code 4060 to get started!</p>
<p><a title="Traverse City Real Estate - Jason Kudary Real Estate" href="http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/" target="_blank">Traverse City real estate </a>- Jason Kudary real estate</p>]]></description><link>http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/Blog/New-Traverse-City-Real-Estate-iPhone-App</link><guid>http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/Blog/New-Traverse-City-Real-Estate-iPhone-App</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:48:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Traverse City Real Estate 2009 Sold Market Analysis</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Here is a <a title="Traverse City Real Estate 2009 Year End Sales Market Analysis" href="http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/agent_files/TAAR%202009%20Year%20End%20Stats.pdf" target="_blank">2009 year-end sold market analysis </a>from the <a title="Traverse Association of Realtors" href="http://www.taar.com/" target="_blank">Traverse Association of Realtors</a> for real estate in Traverse City, <a title="Grand Traverse County, MI" href="http://www.co.grand-traverse.mi.us/" target="_blank">Grand Traverse County </a>and the surrounding counties of <a title="Leelanau County, MI" href="http://www.co.leelanau.mi.us/" target="_blank">Leelanau</a>, <a title="Benzie County, MI" href="http://www.benzieco.net/" target="_blank">Benzie</a>, <a title="Antrim County, MI" href="http://www.antrimcounty.org/" target="_blank">Antrim</a> and <a title="Kalkaska County, MI" href="http://www.kalkaskacounty.net/" target="_blank">Kalkaska</a>.&nbsp; It offers an interesting look at single-family home sales trends over the past several years.</p>
<p>Although the number of home sales in Grand Traverse County was slightly down from last year, overall total sales increased by 194 units.&nbsp; The average selling price is down from $200,358 to $174,101 and the number of days on the market is holding fairly steady at nearly 180 days.&nbsp; The highest number of units sold was in the $120,000 - $139,999 price range, with high totals in the $80,000 - $119,999 price ranges as well.&nbsp; The tax credit has attracted many first-time homebuyers into the marketplace and has helped to boost sales in these price ranges.</p>
<p>We are experiencing a solid real estate market so far this winter here in <a title="Traverse City Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau" href="http://www.visittraversecity.com/" target="_blank">Traverse City</a>.&nbsp; This is encouraging as we begin a new year, and a new decade!</p>
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<p>Jason Kudary real estate &ndash; <a title="Traverse City Real Estate - Jason Kudary Real Estate" href="http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/" target="_blank">Traverse City real estate</a></p>]]></description><link>http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/Blog/Traverse-City-Real-Estate-2009-Sold-Market-Analysis</link><guid>http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/Blog/Traverse-City-Real-Estate-2009-Sold-Market-Analysis</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Long Lake Township, Traverse City Real Estate Listing</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Affordable ranch home just listed in desirable <a title="Long Lake Township, Traverse City, MI" href="http://www.longlaketownship.com/" target="_blank">Long Lake Township</a>, only 6 miles west of <a title="Downtown Traverse City, MI" href="http://www.downtowntc.com/" target="_blank">downtown Traverse City </a>and just 2.5 miles to <a title="Long Lake in Traverse City, MI" href="http://www.fishweb.com/maps/grandtraverse/long_lake/index.html" target="_blank">Long Lake </a>public beach and boat launch.&nbsp; <a title="Long Lake Elementary School, Traverse City, MI" href="http://www.tcaps.net/Default.aspx?alias=www.tcaps.net/longlake" target="_blank">Long Lake Elementary </a>and <a title="Traverse City West Senior High School, Traverse City, MI" href="http://www.tcaps.net/Default.aspx?alias=www.tcaps.net/wsh" target="_blank">Traverse City West Senior High </a>Schools are conveniently close by.&nbsp; Like ice cream?&nbsp; Popular <a title="Moomer's Ice Cream Store, Traverse City, MI" href="http://www.moomers.com/" target="_blank">Moomer&rsquo;s</a> homemade ice cream store is just 1.5 miles down the road.</p>
<p>This nicely updated 3-bedroom home features teak hardwood floors, natural fireplace, stylish kitchen with stainless appliances and granite-tiled counters, full unfinished basement for plenty of storage, plus a nice-size yard with backyard deck for barbequing.</p>
<p>Attractively priced at $115,000.&nbsp; Perfect starter home or investment opportunity!&nbsp; Give me a call if you&rsquo;d like additional details.</p>
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<p><a title="Traverse City Real Estate - Jason Kudary real estate" href="http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/" target="_blank">Traverse City real estate </a>&ndash; Jason Kudary real estate</p>]]></description><link>http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/Blog/New-Long-Lake-Township-Traverse-City-Real-Estate-Listing</link><guid>http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/Blog/New-Long-Lake-Township-Traverse-City-Real-Estate-Listing</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:18:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Reminder! Conditional Homestead Exemption Filing Deadline</title><description><![CDATA[<p>If you&rsquo;re a Michigan resident and have taken advantage of the Conditional Rescission of a Principal Residence Exemption (PRE), remember to file <a title="Michigan Form 4640 - Conditional Rescission of a Principal Residence Exemption" href="http://www.michigan.gov/documents/taxes/4640_231633_7.pdf" target="_blank">Form 4640 </a>with your city or township assessor <strong>on or before December 31<sup>st</sup></strong> to receive the exemption for the coming year.</p>
<p>The conditional rescission allows for an owner to have a PRE on a current Michigan property and on a previously exempted property at the same time.&nbsp; If that property is currently for sale, is not occupied or leased, and is not used for any business or commercial purposes, an owner can retain the exemption on this property simultaneously with their current exempted property for up to three years.&nbsp;</p>
<p>If you&rsquo;ve moved, have your previous home for sale and you meet the above criteria, be sure to take advantage of this opportunity.&nbsp; To <span style="text-decoration: underline;">initially</span> qualify for the conditional rescission, you must have this same form filed with the city or township by May 1<sup>st</sup> of the year of the claim (and then submit it annually before December 31<sup>st</sup> as mentioned above for each subsequent year).&nbsp;</p>
<p>If you&rsquo;re looking to claim an exemption for a property in the <a title="Traverse City Area Links" href="http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/Recommended-Links" target="_blank">Traverse City area</a>, feel free to <a title="Jason Kudary - Traverse City Real Estate" href="http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/About" target="_blank">contact me </a>and I would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have and help you with the filing process.</p>
<p>Jason Kudary - <a title="Traverse City Real Estate - Jason Kudary" href="http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/" target="_blank">Traverse City Real Estate</a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description><link>http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/Blog/Reminder-Conditional-Homestead-Exemption-Filing-Deadline</link><guid>http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/Blog/Reminder-Conditional-Homestead-Exemption-Filing-Deadline</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:54:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Local Traverse City Home Sales Up 5%</title><description><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">October home sales for Traverse City and our five-county area are up 5% from September sales numbers and have increased more than 8% from October 2008, as reported yesterday by the <a title="Traverse City Record Eagle November 24, 2009" href="http://www.record-eagle.com/business/local_story_328074139.html" target="_blank">Traverse City Record Eagle</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>The article also reports improved national sales numbers as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">We did see a significant increase in buyer activity leading up to the original tax credit deadline of November 30<sup>th</sup> which has helped contribute to these improved sales numbers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>We hope that the extension of the tax credit to April 30<sup>th</sup> of 2010 will continue to help boost the Traverse City real estate market through the winter months and into spring.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Times New Roman;">Great deals, especially in and near downtown Traverse City, are going very fast.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>If you&rsquo;re looking to buy, be sure to sign up for our <a title="Traverse City Area Real Estate Listings" href="http://www.traversearealistings.com/" target="_blank">automatic email service </a>that will send you Traverse City area new listings as soon as they come on the market.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>And if there are any questions I can answer about the tax credit or any <a title="Traverse City Real Estate Listings" href="http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/Properties" target="_blank">Traverse City real estate </a>questions in general, please don&rsquo;t hesitate to contact me.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Times New Roman;">Hope everyone has a safe and happy Thanksgiving!</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><a title="Traverse City Real Estate - Jason Kudary Real Estate" href="http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/" target="_blank">Traverse City real estate </a>&ndash; Jason Kudary real estate</span></span></p>]]></description><link>http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/Blog/Local-Traverse-City-Home-Sales-Up-5</link><guid>http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/Blog/Local-Traverse-City-Home-Sales-Up-5</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Homebuyer Tax Credit Extended</title><description><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Times New Roman;">Looking to take advantage of the $8000 first-time homebuyer tax credit?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>Good news!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>You now have until April 30, 2010 to do so.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>The tax credit has been officially extended for first-time home buyers and it&rsquo;s also been expanded to include current homeowners that have used the home sold (or being sold) as a principle residence consecutively for five of the past eight years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>Here&rsquo;s an easy <a title="Tax Credit Comparison from the National Association of Realtors" href="http://www.realtor.org/fedistrk.nsf/files/government_affairs_tax_credit_ext_chart_110409.pdf/$FILE/government_affairs_tax_credit_ext_chart_110409.pdf" target="_blank">side-by-side comparison</a> from the National Association of Realtors detailing the rules of the original tax credit that expires on November 30, 2009 and the new plan that is in effect until April 30, 2010.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">This is great news for our <a title="Traverse City Real Estate - Jason Kudary residential real estate listings" href="http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/Properties/residential" target="_parent">Traverse City real estate </a>market!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>We&rsquo;ve seen a boost of activity from homebuyers already set to close on their home purchases before the end of the month and we&rsquo;re hopeful that this increase in activity will now continue through the new deadline.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Times New Roman;">And there are still many great real estate buys in and around Traverse City.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>I just listed a newly remodeled 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath ranch in-town on <a title="434 Hamilton St, Traverse City, MI" href="http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/property/434-Hamilton-St-Traverse-City-Michigan" target="_blank">Hamilton St</a> within walking distance to the <a title="Traverse City Civic Center Map" href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?searchtype=address&amp;country=US&amp;addtohistory=&amp;searchtab=home&amp;formtype=address&amp;popflag=0&amp;latitude=&amp;longitude=&amp;name=&amp;phone=&amp;level=&amp;cat=&amp;address=1213+W.+Civic+Center+Drive&amp;city=Traverse+City&amp;state=MI&amp;zipcode=49686" target="_blank">Traverse City Civic Center </a>and only a &frac12; mile to <a title="Northwestern Michigan College" href="http://www.nmc.edu/" target="_blank">Northwestern Michigan College </a>for $114,900.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>Interest rates are still low with great programs available for conventional, RD and FHA financing.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Times New Roman;">It&rsquo;s a great time to buy that first house, or new house, you&rsquo;ve been wanting!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>Search all of the <a title="Traverse City Real Estate MLS Listings - Jason Kudary Real Estate" href="http://www.traverserealestatesource.idxco.com/idx/4060/basicSearch.php" target="_blank">Traverse City area MLS listings </a>and find the one that&rsquo;s right for you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>If you have any questions on the tax credit extension or any real estate questions in general, don&rsquo;t hesitate to <a title="Jason Kudary Real Estate" href="http://www.traverserealestatesource.com/About" target="_blank">contact me</a>.</span></p>
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