"Now's the Time to Make Your Move" Lansing Michigan

What kinds of housing are available in your area (styles, pricing, sizes, subdivisions and neighborhoods)? That's a question I am often asked by buyers transferring into the greater Lansing, Michigan area. We are very fortunate in the Tri-County area of Ingham, Clinton and Eaton Counties to have GM, Michigan state University, and the State of Michigan as a draw. However, many good smaller employers are also starting to take a closer look at what Lansing has to offer. I am optimistic about the future for central Michigan regardless of the bad press, changing market conditions and other challenges we have had over the past few years. As market conditions begin to pickup, which they have over the past few weeks, we will continue to see a brighter future for Michigan. Buying a home is a great way to build long-term wealth. Notice, I said long term wealth, hopefully everyone learned something from this past mortgage crisis and sub-prime fiasco that real estate is not a get Rich quick skim of flipping houses, however it has always proved to be a wonderful long term investment for future wealth. There is some other important dividends, also that include, tax advantages, private ownership and the fact that you have more at the end of the year besides rent receipt's.

Speaking of great investments, Now's The Time to Make Your Move! Visit my website for additional information on buying and selling real estate in today's market.

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
Website for Clients: MikeBowler.com
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Greater Lansing Tips & Tools For Real Estate

I am beginning to see more activity in sales around the Lansing area compared to last year at this time. It appears that the buyers are getting off the fence, realizing that when interest rates are below 6% it’s time to make their move. The National Association of Realtors has launched a new website reaching out to consumers with the facts about home ownership and the value of real estate as a long-term investment. I encourage you to visit it.
If you’re a potentially ready, willing and able buyer thinking of owning a home and realize that at the end of the year as a renter you only have receipts, you may want to try out this Buying vs. Renting work sheet. It's a nice tool to compare owning a home vs. renting.
The greater Lansing area still has a nice selection of inventory and highly motivated sellers, who may even be willing to take you out of that lease your tied into. We're seeing some creative things going on right now that may disappear as inventory stabilizes back to normal levels.
You are always encouraged and welcome to bookmark my website for the tools and articles on buying and selling real estate.
"Expect the Best" Mike