Holt, Michigan, Delhi Township Has Home Buying Resources

As members of NAR we have many resources available to share with buyers and sellers in our Blog postings, letters, postcards and newsletters that will help generate goodwill, relationships, and drive traffic to your website for searching homes. Just by watching the current events and subscribing to media resources, an agent can develop many valuable tools that buyers and sellers really need in today’s market.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) launched a new Web site to assist home buyers with improving financial literacy, sustaining healthy home ownership and achieving financial security. This is a great resource for you as a home buyer.

We all know people who are upside down on their current mortgage. There is a Guide to help those in foreclosure that is packed with valuable information needed today to assist those who need it. It’s called Hope Now.

FHA (Government backed) Loans are granting a new tax credit. It’s more of a loan, however at 0 interest rate over 15 years. As a first time home buyer, I would make it a priority to review these guidelines prior to making your home buying decision.

If you're looking to buy or sell real estate in the greater Lansing real estate market, feel free to visit MikeBowler.com for all your real estate needs.

"Expect the Best" Mike
Mike Bowler ePRO, CRB, GRI, SRES
Coldwell Banker Hubbell Briarwood
1020 S Creyts Rd, Lansing, MI 48917
517-492-3400
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This home is the best buy in East Lansing. Seller says bring all offers.

This home is the best buy in East Lansing. Seller says bring all offers. Don’t wait on this wonderful 1728+ Sq. Feet, four bedroom home with 2 1/2 baths, formal dining room, formal living room and spacious family room to enjoy a cozy fire anytime with the gas log fireplace. Great kitchen with ceramic floor, laminate counters and refaced cabinetry adjacent to both dining areas. This is an opportunity of a lifetime for the large family who needs lots of bedrooms, storage, near a neighborhood park and a nature trail right out your backdoor. Fabulous neighborhood that is convenient to MSU, Lansing, East Towne centre, and much more. Additional features include: Master bedroom with walk-in closet and full bath. Glass French doors leading from ceramic foyer to living room and family room. Enjoy the finished recreation room in the basement with cedar closet and with tons of storage space. By having a nice corner lot, side load garage, and huge deck, this under-priced home creates an easy to maintain yard for those who would want to enjoy the amenities in this great neighborhood.

Reasons To Be Thankful About Lansing Michigan & Why It's A Great Place to Buy Real Estate

My son Matt wrote these items up on what the greater Lansing area should be thankful for this Thanksgiving. There are several great reasons here that should make anyone want to buy a house in the greater Lansing area:

· I Believe in Greater Lansing ~ Do you?

· Our Community is bursting with Opportunities and Possibilities.

· 93 % of greater Lansing’s work force is WORKING!

· Over 4700 properties have SOLD year to date with Local REALTORS®

· There has NEVER been a better time to invest in Real Estate.

· The largest selection of homes in years is a major benefit for the Buyers.
· Interest rates are remaining VERY favorable.

· Low income and first-time Home Buyer programs are available.

· The Dream of Home Ownership is the fabric of our culture.

· Programs are in place to help homeowners keep their homes.

· $6 Million Federal Boost Set Aside for Lansing Neighborhoods

· Our performing arts and cultural centers are alive and well and growing.

· We are Green with outdoor sports, excellent parks and nature centers.

· Our Museums are wonderful family time opportunities.

· CATA was awarded #ONE public transportation in North America

· Lansing is the only region in the world with two new auto plants.

· The most technologically advanced plants in the world are producing some of the hottest and best vehicles in the country.

· GM owns an additional 700+ acres in Delta Township for the future.

· GM has the potential and opportunities to be a world leader again.

· The State of Michigan Government is in our front yard.

· Michigan State University is a community treasure and world leader.

· The Spartans beat U of M this year and are going to a choice bowl game.

· Cooley Law School is the largest law school in the country.

· Sparrow Health Systems is growing, building and healing at a record pace.

· Ingham Regional recently constructed a state-of-the-art Heart Center.

· Our Community has become a model leader in Health Care.

· Technology and Biotechnology companies are expanding in greater Lansing.

· Major Insurance companies (headquarters) are expanding.

· We have the largest cluster of Insurance companies in the country.

· Financial Leaders and Service growth is occurring all over the region.
· People are still transferring every day into our area from around the country.

· Lansing was awarded “top ten” best tasting water in America.

· Community support and fundraising remain very high. We Care!

· We have proactive and enthusiastic Leaders in Regional Development.

· The Capital Area is one of Michigan’s growth trend communities and is

an important player in Michigan’s economic recovery.

· Lansing is receiving national attention for being VERY affordable.

· Greater Lansing is an excellent place to live, to raise a family, and to work.

· www.capitalgainsmedia.com is an excellent local resource for good news.

· I’m Thankful for Greater Lansing ~ Are You?

Matthew M. Bowler

Happy Thanksgiving to You and Your Families, Mike

Mike Bowler Sr. ePRO, CRB, GRI, SRES
Coldwell Banker Hubbell Briarwood
1020 S. Creyts Road, Lansing, MI 48917
Phone: 517-492-3400 Fax: 888-832-6203
email: Mike@MikeBowler.com
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The Video That Made Me Cry - Christian the Lion | Thank Goodness It's Monday

Love comes in many fashions - hope you enjoy. Mike

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I've Got the Real Estate Blues

Frankie lee has a great song to share here, that is so true. His humor, lyrics, and wittiness will make you smile at our current problems and challenges. Hope you enjoy.

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"The trouble with our times is that the future is not what it used to be"

"The trouble with our times is that the future is not what it used to be". Paul Valery He is best known as a French poet who made the above statement and contributed much to society. Those of us in the real estate business, mortgage business or consumers attempting to sell their homes can relate to this quote. Real estate is not what it used be, and probably never will be. These are certainly challenging times for everyone. Regardless of where I go, what I read, or listen to, it seems to ring with the negativity that comes with mediocrity. Are we as a nation wailing in our own self pity, or are we going to be part of the solution. Real estate markets are just that, real estate markets. There is no such thing as a good market and a bad market, it's just a market. Supply and demand have always controlled the price of housing.

Now, granted it does not help having troubled financial institutions, politicians talking out of both sides of the mouth, or funny money be created by our Government. Between these fiascoes and the media consistently driving bad news down our throats 24 hours a day, it is challenging to stay positive. I can assure you one thing, that is, from 2000 to 2006 when home prices were going through the roof, mortgages were provided to anyone who could fog a mirror, and homes were having two and three offers written on them, no one complained. You can go back in history and see a similar pattern in the 70's. 80's and 90's. Yes the future is not what it used to be, however, it does resemble the past.

I have a sign that hangs above my desk, that I am in the habit of reading each and everyday. It says: "Tough Times Never Last, Tough People Do!" quoted off a Book title written by, Robert H. Schuller back in the 80's. Another little reminder that I have hanging there is a sign that says, "I must do the most productive thing possible at every given moment". Tom Hopkins. Tommy was an inspiration to my real estate business and life in general back in the early eighties and still is today. When interest rates were 18% people thought the sky was falling, however we survived.

You may ask, who this post is meant for? It's meant for all of us. If we want to make this world a better place to live, we need to start at home. We need to go help a friend, neighbor, or shelter down the street. We need to share our experiences, our smile, and our attitude with others. We need to get out of our own head and be of service to other people. I believe, that our world will change, when we do. What do you think?