Keeping up with news on the market

As a current lister of a home in the metro Detroit area, I was intrigued by the feature in the Sunday Detroit Free Press about this market.

I'm also intrigued to see what the Fed's plans are after the announcement this morning that action needs to be taken to slow the number of foreclosures. More than anything, the foreclosures in Metro Detroit have negatively impacted prices of homes.

Front porch upgrade

After looking at the front porch railing and realizing it was beyond repair, we decided to completely replace the railing. Putting new phlanges on the bottom would have just been a band-aid and we didn't want to leave the next owner with that problem or have anything happen when someone was going up the front steps. We found a great deal on the materials and my dad graciously installed everything. We decided to leave it black rather than paint the entire fence white. Regardless of the investment, we feel a lot better knowing the front porch is safer now.

House listed - basic information

Our house is now listed.

Kitchen - Completely custom, hand-built kitchen cabinets. Dishwasher and double sink have been added as well. Plenty of cupboard and counter space.

Hardwood floors have been re-finished throughout the house. Large, open living and dining room area.

Large master bedroom with ceiling fan.

Second bedroom is also spacious with a new ceiling fan.

Third bedroom also works as an office.

Introduction

This blog is a journal tracking the process of listing and selling a starter home in the Detroit market.

More details on the house will be available once it's officially listed, but it's going to be a great deal for whomever finds it. Many upgrades have been made, including a completely custom set of kitchen cabinets handcrafted. A brand new central air unit was installed in 2007 and a new roof was put on the garage in 2005 and the house in 2003. The water heater and front window were also brand-new in 2003. Hardwood floors were re-finished that year and all rooms re-painted. The house has ample storage space in the partially finished basement. (The full description will be posted once finished.)

For more information, contact Chris Courtney or use the contact me form.