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Traverse City Real Estate Market Statistics

Jon Becker — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:44:00 GMT

Weekly Market Statistics

05/13/2013 thru 05/19/2013

303 New Listings

107Sold Listings

290 Pending

Sales By Classification

80 Residential $19,000 to $1,075,000 Median $156,200 Mean $213,681

22 Vacant Land $12,000 to $440,000 Median $79,000 Mean $97,527

05 Commercial $225 (Lease) to $285,000

Sales by Location

14 Antrim County

11 Benzie County

61 Grand Traverse County

08 Kalkaska County

13 Leelanau County

00 Wexford County

Expired Listings 56

Year over Year Comparison for Grand Traverse County on & off water homes

Off Water Homes All Values

Current Listings 603

Sales 05/12 to 05/13 1,071 05/11 to 05/12 872

Average DOM 141 or 4.7 Months

Value Direction Up 7.7%

Market Activity Up 22.7%

Inventory Supply 6 .8 Months

Direct Water Homes All Values

Current Listings 194

Sales 05/12 to 05/13 173 05/11 to 05/12 162

Average DOM 211 or 7.0 Months

Value Direction Down 2.7%

Market Activity Up 6.7%

Inventory Supply 13.5 Months

Sales for the week broke over 100 with 107 transactions last week. Off water sales continue to gain momentum with rising prices in more market segments. Rural markets continue to struggle, although momentum is moving in the right directions. Activity will continue to build as confidence returns to the market.

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New Traverse City Real Estate Listings Search now Available

Jon Becker — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:22:00 GMT

I have recently greatly enhanced my Traverse City area Real Estate Listings search on my website www.c21jb.com You can now search the most current listings and exclude listings that already have accepted offers and pending sales on them and I have included more specific search options for you to better narrow down to what best fits your needs.

You may search by cities, counties, waterfront etc. for the Grand Traverse area, Central Michigan and NE Lower Michigan. There is no sign in required or password you need, just view my Search MLS and browse until your heart is content. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Please feel free to also browse the community information and links ( dining, hotels, shopping, local events, lake maps, recreational opportunities, golfing, skiiing, and much more) as well as property tax estimators, mortgage calculators and contacts etc.

I hope this is very helpful and much easier to use and do please contact me with any Traverse City real estate questions or if you are considering buying or selling in the Grand Traverse ( Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Antrim, Benzie, Kalkaska counties) and beyond.

Sincerly,

Jon Becker - Century 21 Northland

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Traverse City MLS Board - more options for our clients

Jon Becker — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Three Michigan Associations of REALTORS® Launch a New Collaborative Multiple Listings Service

Submitted by NGLR on Mon, 2013-04-01 10:06

Today it was announced that three Michigan associations of REALTORS® have launched a new collaborative multiple listings service (MLS) venture to serve as a nucleus of what is hoped will be a truly regional real estate MLS solution.
The new entity known as the Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS is a cooperative partnership between the Central Michigan Association of REALTORS®, the Northeastern Michigan Board of REALTORS®, and the Traverse Area Association of REALTORS®.
This collaboration, which began the process of mapping and merging data fields eighteen months ago was released to the collective REALTOR® membership of these three boards last week. However, the process and ensuing activity was based upon an ongoing conversation to regionalize MLS operations in this part of the state that has spanned the last twelve years, and an Effective MLS Market Solutions (EMMS) research study funded by a grant from the National Association of REALTORS® that was completed in late 2010.
The new public facing MLS website can be found at www.nglrmls.com or by visiting any of the websites for the three partner organizations.
This regionalization effort is designed to potentially and on a discretionary basis include REALTOR® association MLS operations located in the central and the northern half of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, or an area many consumers feel represents a Northern Michigan experience. Future considerations may also open the door to someday collaborate with the Upper Peninsula REALTOR® MLS operations.
The Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS (NGLR) is using the powerful Paragon 5™ MLS software developed by LPS real estate solutions to provide a high level of service and cutting edge real estate listings tools for their collective membership and to power a robust public facing property search function.

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Traverse City Real Estate Is Red Hot

Jon Becker — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:34:00 GMT

April 15, 2013

Numbers don't lie, and the statistics and stories alike point to a new real estate boom in Traverse City.

The residential real estate rebound is a classic case of supply and demand, with supply of homes in Traverse City down 41 percent in February 2013 compared to a year ago. The backlog of unsold homes we heard about during the recession has finally evaporated, leaving sellers in the driver's seat.

"The inventory is very low and it’s turned Traverse City into a seller’s market," observes Meagan Luce of Century 21 Northland and Traverse City Area Association of Realtors President-Elect. "We are seeing multiple offers on properties and sale prices higher than the comparable sold sales," she adds.

After a few years of struggles, the seller's market is creating problems for prospective buyers.

Camille Campbell of Century 21 Northland: "This is a challenging situation for buyers to come to grips with, as it is a complete change from the [last] couple of years. But it is a very exciting time to be a seller."

Campbell says she recently listed a home near the Grand Traverse Mall.

"It went on the market in the morning and had eleven showings set up within three hours. We received an offer on the first day that was accepted. The homes that are in very good condition are getting a great deal of attention and not staying on the market more than a few days."

The short supply is also driving average sale prices up and average number of days homes are for sale down. Sale prices were up 5 percent and average days on market down 8 percent in February versus 2012. The average sale price of a single family home in Traverse City in February was 94 percent of its asking price, quite a rebound from sale prices from 2009-2012.

Judy Robinson at Coldwell Banker Schmidt says the current market has caused a "buying frenzy among realtors. Due to the lack of houses for sale we are seeing multiple offers, bidding wars and disappointed buyers. The pendulum has definitely swung in favor of the seller," she adds.

She tells of a frustrated buyer who made an offer $12,000 higher than the asking price of a home as soon as it came up for sale, only to learn of seventeen showings the first few days. The offer was declined because of a better offer.

"I even had a buyer from Texas make an offer on a house from a video that I sent them."

Luce tells of a client engaged in a bidding war for a home they wanted, adding, "I have about 10 other stories just like this – it's tough to be a buyer right now!"

But surely realtors have some extra pull when they're looking for themselves? Not so, says Andy Stireman of Coldwell Banker Schmidt, who is a prospective buyer himself.

Stireman heard of home on Anderson Street about to be listed and quickly drove over for a visit. Though only one or two other realtors even knew about the home about to be up for sale, he hurried home to get his girlfriend.

"I wanted to show it to her, but it sold before I was able to get her in there," he says.

courtesty of : The Ticker News-Traverse City

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Century 21 Northland Dominates Regional Awards Ceremony

Jon Becker — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:43:00 GMT

TRAVERSE CITY, MICH., February 26, 2013 – Last weekend was a great one for Century 21 Northland, as the local real estate brokerage left a regional industry awards event with the lion’s share of accolades. The ceremony, held by Century 21 Northern Michigan Broker’s Council at the Grand Traverse Resort, recognizes the best in annual sales throughout the region. Numerous Northland agents were recognized for their hard work and positive results, while the Northland brokerage was named as both the number one office and number one company in the region.

The pair of awards together marks Century 21 Northland as one of the most successful real estate companies in the region. Meanwhile, four Northland agents, including Mike Annelin, Cory Beuerle, Bridget Carefoot, and Suzanne Volz, were recognized with Centurion Producer status, a prestigious award for standard-setting sales performance among Century 21 agents.

Masters Producer awards were presented to other top-performing associates, including Camille Campbell, Carolyn Collins, Lou Anne Ford, Andrea Galloup, Connie Kroll, Meagan Luce, Bob McCall, Ron Williamson, while Silver or Gold Sales Achievements were earned by Jon Becker, Faye Fitch, Renae Hansen, Mary Hoyt, David Kramer, Kevin Molby, Laura Sielaff, Jim Totten, Bill Wheadon, and the two-person teams of Burt & Julie Williams and Linda Zajac & Julia Lilley.

”We are thrilled with the continued success of our associates and of our office as a whole,” said Northland co-owner Jason Kudary. “The sheer number of our producers who were recognized last weekend just shows what an outgoing team of full-time professionals we have within our company. That kind of hard work and positive energy is infectious. We’re looking forward to another terrific year!”

About Century 21 Northland
Century 21 Northland is northern Michigan’s fastest growing real estate brokerage, serving customers from offices in Traverse City, Suttons Bay, Frankfort, Glen Arbor, Beulah and Elk Rapids. The company is locally owned by Brad Platt, Jason Kudary, and Julia Lilley and is supported by more than 35 licensed realtors. The company was formed in 2006. The company is part of the global Century 21 network, which includes more than 6,600 offices worldwide. More information can be found at www.c21northland.com or by calling (231) 929-7900.

Freddie Mac: Housing Still Has Ways to Go

Jon Becker — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 16:44:00 GMT

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, February 15, 2013

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The housing market is in recovery mode, but overall activity still remains near historic lows, according to Freddie Mac’s U.S. Economic and Housing Market Outlook for February.

"Across the nation, most local housing markets have room for sustainable growth, particularly in home construction and sales,” says Frank Nothaft, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. “As the broader economy heals, expect to see more good news with house prices continuing their recent upward trend, and home sales and housing starts continuing to post strong growth rates.”

Housing starts are projected in 2013 to rise 22 percent higher than 2012 levels, reaching 950,000 units, according to the mortgage giant. Existing-home sales are also expected to increase among owners who have been waiting on the sidelines by equity finally returning as housing values rise, according to Freddie Mac’s report.

The housing recovery also is starting to contribute to the overall economic recovery. “Housing is now 'showing some love' by contributing to economic growth, perhaps by adding close to 0.5 percentage points to 2013 GDP growth," Nothaft says.

Source: Freddie Mac

Traverse City Real Estate Market has now increased in values for 2 years in a row with value up 1.5% in 2011 and though the final number isnt in yet, approx 2-3% in 2012 and the average sales price for the 5 county area ( Grand Traverse, Benzie, Leelanau, Antrim & Kalkaska) increasing 14.50% in 2012....meaning we are now seeing more middle to higher end properties again selling and the daily/weekly sales price points are much more spread out into all price points than they were 2 years ago when the vast bulk of sale were under $200k. Interest rates are stil incredibly low and prices are increasing, inventory is down = if you are considering buying in the Traverse City area contact Jon Becker-Traverse City real estate agent now before values increase more!

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Jon Becker — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 17:02:00 GMT

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6 Reasons Why This Winter Is a Great Time to Sell

Jon Becker — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 21:01:00 GMT

Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, January 23, 2013

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Forget the myth that winter is a bad time to sell real estate. While sales usually inch lower in the cooler months, some real estate pros are saying this winter in particular may be a great time to sell a home.

Here’s why:

1. Mortgage rates are near record-breaking lows.

2. Home prices are starting to rebound in many markets across the country. The National Association of REALTORS® reported that home prices in December were 11.5 percent higher than a year earlier.

3. Homes still remain a good deal: Prices are rising but remain mostly below 2007 highs, and in many areas, the cost of buying is cheaper than renting.

4. Distressed homes that typically sell at big discounts -- up to 20 percent off -- are still widely available. Short sales and foreclosures accounted for 22 percent of all existing home sales in November.

5. Household demographic changes: Many buyers used to want to wait until the end of a school year before moving, but households are changing and moving schedules are less tied to school terms. That’s because households with children are making up a smaller part of the mix nowadays. According to William Frey with the Brookings Institution, 80 percent of all households in the U.S. do not include children. has declined.

6. Household formation is growing. “Many people who ran into tough economic times several years ago are again looking at real estate ownership,” says Wendy Forsythe, executive vice president with Atlantic & Pacific Real Estate. “Enough time has passed so that many of these individuals have re-built credit, built up their savings and now qualify for FHA, VA and conventional financing.”

Source: “Does Real Estate Really Sell in the Winter?” Reuters (Jan. 22, 2013)

Considering selling Traverse City area real estate? Contact Jon Becker - Century 21 Northland anytime for a free no obligation consultation and market analysis of your home!

Traverse City Real Estate Market Report

Jon Becker — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 16:29:00 GMT

Weekly Market Statistics

11/26/2012 thru 12/02/2012

119 New Listings

97 Sold Listings

256 Pending

Sales By Classification

74 Residential $18,000 to $1,235,000 Median $142,750 Mean $174,953

20 Vacant Land $5,300 to $401,000 Median $36,500 Mean $63,652

3 Commercial $48,500 $192,000

Sales by Location

19 Antrim County

10 Benzie County

38 Grand Traverse County

10 Kalkaska County

15 Leelanau County

04 Wexford County

01 Outside Areas

Expired Listings 181

Year over Year Comparison for Grand Traverse County on & off water homes

Off Water Homes All Values

Current Listings 587

Sales 12/10-12/11 822 12/11-12/12 938

Average DOM 144 or 4.8 Months

Value Direction Up 6.7%

Market Activity Up 14.1%

Inventory Supply 7.5 Months

Direct Water Homes All Values

Current Listings 189

Sales 12/10-12/11 136 12/11-12/12 169

Average DOM 209 or 7.0 Months

Value Direction Up 8.2%

Market Activity Up 24.3%

Inventory Supply 13.4 Months

Very strong week with just under 100 sales. There was also a noticeable drop in active listings. With tight inventories in some market segments and strong demand, sellers have a great opportunity this winter. Typically there is a significant decline in market activity along with a drop in inventory, we are seeing the drop in inventory, however demand has remained strong creating a bit of an opportunity for sellers.

Have a great week and enjoy the warm weather, winter is not far behind!!

Sincerely,

Robert J. Reamer

Real Estate Expert Since 1978

Certified General Appraiser

Traverse City area Real Estate Market Report

Jon Becker — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:00:00 GMT

Weekly Market Statistics

10/22/2012 thru 10/28/2012

124 New Listings

77 Sold Listings

274 Pending

Sales By Classification

62 Residential $23,122 to $1,200,000 Median $114,450 Mean $176,846

12 Vacant Land $15,000 to $165,000 Median $34,750 Mean $60,300

3 Commercial $550 (Lease) to $575,000

Sales by Location

07 Antrim County

11 Benzie County

29 Grand Traverse County

10 Kalkaska County

17 Leelanau County

01 Wexford County

02 Outside Areas

Expired Listings 73

Year over Year Comparison for Grand Traverse County on & off water homes

Off Water Homes All Values

Current Listings 665

Sales 10/10-10/11 823 10/11-10/12 980

Average DOM 146 or 4.9 Months

Value Direction Up 5.9%

Market Activity Up 19.1%

Inventory Supply 8.1 Months

Direct Water Homes All Values

Current Listings 224

Sales 10/10-10/11 136 10/11-10/12 174

Average DOM 211 or 7.0 Months

Value Direction Up 6.9%

Market Activity Up 27.9%

Inventory Supply 15.4 Months

The market has slowed somewhat, however typical for this time of year. Inventory levels continue to contract with values beginning to rise in some market segments. This fall is a great time for buyers, with sellers also have more opportunity that we have seen over the last several years with less competition.

As we head toward the end of the year it's never too early to start laying out a business plan for 2013. Failure to plan is planning to fail. 2013 will likely be the best year in real estate sales that we have seen since 2005-2006 so get positioned to maximize the opportunity. Have a great week.....

Sincerely,

Robert J. Reamer

Real Estate Expert Since 1978

Certified General Appraiser

Traverse City area Real Estate Market continues to Improve

Jon Becker — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 20:06:00 GMT

As Many people already know the Traverse City area real estate market certainly took hits over the past few years like anywhere but luckily not nearly as hard as many areas. Our local market has been recovering for almost 2 years now with inventories down and values up slightly in 2011 .....2012 is showing even stronger gains. The Below stats show 2012 numbers for January -September as compared to the same time period for 2011.

4486 single family homes on the market in 2012 vs. 5159 in 2011....a decrease of 673...lower inventories will drive values back up with buyer demand. 2088 homes sold far YTD vs. 2000 last year and the % of listings sold this year has shown an increase of 4.20% ( more homes are selling and less expiring off the market) In 2011 29.11% of all single family home listings expired while only 21.11% have expired so far in 2012. And average days on market has decreased by 2 days to 197 days.

As for values....the sales to list price ratio has increased in 2012 by 1.76% ( sellers are getting closer to their list price), the median sales price for the Traverse City MLS area ( consisting mostly of Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Benzie, Kalkaska, & Antrim counties) is currently $140,000.....UP $14,000 or 10% over 2011 and the average sales price has shown an increase of $21,368 or +11% from 2011.....meaning values increasing and more higher priced properties are again selling!

So for those of us who work and play here we already know what a wonderful area this is to live, vacation, recreate etc. It's clean, safe, with just about everything anyone can want from great schools, world class dining & shopping, to almost any outdoor activity you can imagine.

If you are considering buying Traverse City real estate don't wait.....you are already losing ground on the value end and if you are considering selling....still a great time....inventories are down ( less competition) values are up and interest rates are outstanding! Contact Jon Becker - Century 21 Northland ( Traverse City Real Estate Agent) anytime with all your real estate needs. Search Traverse City real estate listings, get local maps and information, property tax info, and much more at www.c21jb.com

Jon sold 42 % of his listings in the past 6 weeks aside from helping several buyers successfully get into their new homes!!!

Home Prices Rise at Accelerated Levels

Jon Becker — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 19:51:00 GMT

Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, October 03, 2012

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Home prices rose in August by their largest amount since July 2006, CoreLogic reports in its August Home Price Index, which includes distressed sales.

Home prices increased 4.6 percent year-over-year in August. This marks the sixth consecutive increase in home prices on month-over-month and year-over-year bases too, CoreLogic reports.

Even when distressed sales -- short sales and REOs -- are excluded, CoreLogic shows that home prices rose nearly 5 percent in August compared to year-ago levels.

The signs are pointing to a sharp increase in September, too. Excluding distressed sales, CoreLogic’s forecast for home prices in September shows home prices rising 6.3 percent compared to year-ago levels.

The five states with the highest price appreciation in August, when including distressed sales, were Arizona, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, and Hawaii, according to CoreLogic. Meanwhile, five states with the largest home price declines, when including distressed sales, were Rhode Island, Illinois, New Jersey, Alabama, and Connecticut.

“Sustained economic recovery in the United States requires a healthy housing market,” says Anand Nallathambi, president and CEO of CoreLogic. “You cannot have a healthy housing market without price stabilization and ultimately home price appreciation. Improving pricing trends over the past few months and our forecast for continued gains in September bode well for a progressive rebound in the residential housing market.”

CoreLogic uses multiple listing system data to measure price changes on a monthly and yearly basis.

Source: CoreLogic

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Traverse City Real Estate Weekly Market Report

Jon Becker — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:52:00 GMT

Weekly Market Statistics

09/03/2012 thru 09/09/2012

177 New Listings

102 Sold Listings

279 Pending

Sales By Classification

84 Residential $35,000 to $613,000 Median $167,500 Mean $196,533

17 Vacant Land $6,000 to $460,000 Median $42,000 Mean $102,111

1 Commercial $115,000

Sales by Location

05 Antrim County

11 Benzie County

56 Grand Traverse County

12 Kalkaska County

15 Leelanau County

02 Wexford County

01 Outside Areas

Expired Listings 93

Year over Year Comparison for Grand Traverse County on & off water homes

Off Water Homes All Values

Current Listings 698

Sales 09/10-09/11 828 09/11-09/12 910

Average DOM 149 or 4.9 Months

Value Direction Up 2.7%

Market Activity Up 9.9%

Inventory Supply 9.2 Months

Direct Water Homes All Values

Current Listings 257

Sales 09/10-09/11 134 09/11-09/12 160

Average DOM 213 or 7.1 Months

Value Direction Up 4.7%

Market Activity Up 19.4%

Inventory Supply 19.3 Months

Market activity was up with 102 sales, inventory supplies continue to contract in both on and off water segments moving the market in the right direction.

Sincerely,

Robert J. Reamer

Real Estate Expert Since 1978

Certified General Appraiser

Governor Signs Critical Dunes Legislation

Jon Becker — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 19:15:00 GMT

/8/2012

LANSING, Mich. - On August 7, 2012, Governor Rick Snyder signed legislation clarifying the criteria for landowners building homes in privately held areas of Michigan’s lakeshore dunes.

Senate Bill 1130, sponsored by Sen. Arlan Meekhof, resolves deficiencies in current law that put Michigan at risk in lawsuits. The governor worked with the bill sponsor to ensure Michigan’s dunes are protected for the benefit of present and future generations.

The measure broadens the rights of property owners to allow construction of driveways to access their homes, and allows permitting of structures on the lakeward face of a dune in very limited circumstances. Language was included to ensure that those impacted by a proposed use can request a public hearing.

Two-thirds of Michigan’s critical dunes are in public ownership, which limits the potential impact of the bill to only a small percentage of Michigan’s 275,000 acres of dunes.

“Michigan’s sand dunes are environmental treasures that must be protected,” Snyder said. “At the same time, the state must recognize private property rights and our responsibility to correct laws that put us at risk for potentially dozens of multimillion dollar lawsuits. This legislation represents a difficult compromise for everyone impacted by this issue, and I commend the efforts of everyone involved who worked to find a fair solution.”

The bill is now Public Act 297 of 2012.

Lawmakers Introduce Major Improvements to Critical Dunes Act

Jon Becker — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 19:14:00 GMT

5/21/2012

Senate Majority Floor Leader Arlan Meekhof (R-Olive Township) and Representative Jon Bumstead (R-Newaygo) have introduced legislation, Senate Bill 1130 and House Bill 5647 respectively, aimed at applying a less subjective approach to critical dune regulation. REALTORS®, builders, and property owners living and working within the critical dunes can attest to the fact that the application of the Critical Dunes Act has been inconsistent and frustrating for many years.

The changes proposed by Senator Meekhof and Representative Bumstead, supported by both the MAR and the Michigan Association of Home Builders, are the product of lengthy negotiation and agreement with the Department of Environmental Quality. Heretofore, the private property within the critical dunes area has been subject to significant red tape, inconsistent treatment, and often outright prohibition in terms of development and the exercise of private property rights. Efforts as simple as permitting driveway access to an owner’s property have been stifled due to a lack of clarity on how the law should be applied.

Protecting the dunes is in the best interest of property owners as it is one of Michigan’s most unique natural resources, adding both aesthetic and marketing value. However, a property owner and the Department of Environment Quality should have a common understanding on the balance between preservation and property rights. These bills restore that balance and add clarity to the permitting process.

Senate Bill 1130 has been referred to the Senate Natural Resources, Environment and Great Lakes Committee chaired by State Senator Tom Casperson (R-Escanaba). House Bill 5647 has been referred to the House Natural Resources, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee chaired by State Representative Frank Foster (R-Petoskey). Copies of the bills (which are identical) may be found by clicking on the links below.

http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2011-2012/billintroduced/Senate/pdf/2012-SIB-1130.pdf

http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2011-2012/billintroduced/House/pdf/2012-HIB-5647.pdf