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  1. 5 Reasons to Sell Your Condo the Spring!

    Here are 5 compelling reasons listing your condo for sale this spring makes sense. 1. Demand Is Strong The latest Buyer Traffic Index from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that buyer demand remains strong throughout the vast majority of the country. These buyers are ready, willing, and able to purchase… and are in… read more

  2. Saving up for a New Home or Condo? Here Are All the Costs You Need to Know

    Once you’ve found the perfect home or condo and secured the loan, all that’s left to do is start chipping away at those mortgage payments…right? In actuality, there are a handful of other, often-overlooked expenses that come with buying, but as long as you know what you’re getting into, they’re plenty manageable. Take a look… read more

  3. Make Buyers Fall in Love with Your Condo with These Easy Staging Tips

    Love is in the air! We’re not talking about Valentine’s Day — we mean all of the buyers falling in love with your condo thanks to these easy staging tips. From simple DIY projects to decor and decluttering pointers, these effortless staging tips will wow the next buyers that step through your front door. Clean,… read more

  4. Get Prepared to Spring Ahead of the Condo Competition!

    Spring brings two things: more buyers & more sellers! Get prepared now to stand out in the crowd! Whether you plan on buying or selling an Ann Arbor Condo, contact the real estate specialists with The Bouma Group to get the answers you need! 888-581-6923 or info@bouma.com.

  5. No Worries… Condo Prices Coming in for a SOFT Landing

    Condo prices have appreciated considerably over the last five years. This has some concerned that we may be in for another dramatic correction. However, recent statistics suggest condo values will not crash as they did a decade ago. Instead, this time they will come in for a soft landing. The previous housing market was fueled… read more

  6. Ann Arbor Condo Report – January 2019

    Decline in Listing and Selling Prices for Ann Arbor Condos Ann Arbor condos have seen a decline in many facets this new year. 38 units were listed this January, only a 5% decrease from the 40 sold the previous January. The average listing price declined 16.4%, $334,687 versus the $400,116. The great news for sellers… read more

  7. Ann Arbor Condo Report – December 2019

    More Inventory with Higher Prices for Ann Arbor Condos In December, Ann Arbor condos saw an increase in inventory listed and sold, as well as, prices that were higher in contrast to 2017. Although low in comparison to November’s inventory, both the amount of listings and sales increased in comparison the December 2017 and more… read more

  8. Condo Buying Terminology: A Cheat Sheet

    Buying a condo shouldn’t be rocket science. You find the perfect place, make an offer to the seller, pay a couple of fees, and bam! You just bought a home. However, buying a condo actually has a lot of moving parts which include a number of funny real estate terms you’ve probably never heard before…. read more

  9. Ann Arbor Condo Report – November 2018

    New Inventory Added for Ann Arbor Condos Skyrocket Ann Arbor condos have seen a drastic increase in the amount of condominiums entered into the multiple listings service this November. A total of 57 units were added, and this is a significant increase of 90% compared to the mere 30 units entered the previous November. The… read more

  10. Ann Arbor Condo Report Update – October 2018

    Ann Arbor Condo Buyers get to Experience the Best of Both Worlds Luckily for Ann Arbor condo buyers, this October has seen almost a doubling in the amount of new listings entered and sale prices have decreased compared to the previous October. The increase in inventory is a significant 75.7%, from 37 units entered October… read more