Last week, we were held captive in our home for three days by record breaking low temperatures and a ridiculous snow storm. My biggest worry was about how our submersible pump would hold up in our deep well outside. Granted, it should do fine, but we’ve never dealt with weather this cold before, so I just wasn’t sure. Well, the well pump held up fine, but our furnace did not.
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Idiots Can Buy a House, So Can You
Buying a house, especially if this is your first one, can sometimes be a little daunting at the beginning. Your friends have bought a house, your parents have done it, and even the idiot down the street managed to buy a house. So obviously you can buy a house too. “How do I buy a house? Where do I start? I know I can’t just pick a house and buy it.”
Average Sale Price up 20% in Jackson Michigan
“2013 has been an excellent year for us. We are excited to see the real estate market continue its upward trend.”
-Ben Latocki, Broker/Owner of Production Realty
“2013 has been an excellent year for us. We are excited to see the real estate market continue its upward trend.”
-Ben Latocki, Broker/Owner of Production Realty
2013 Market Statistics
The average sale price for a residential home in
Jackson County ended up at $111,875.
This is up from $93,006 in 2012, and $88,543 in 2011.
Location, Location, Location…?
We’ve all heard the old adage- real estate is location, location, location. And this, of course, holds true when you are purchasing a property, but what about when selling one?
We acquire real estate in a myriad of ways- the traditional one where a buyer chooses the property and purchases it, or maybe we inherited the property, or purchased it at a tax sale, or made a deal with our landlord to buy it on a lease with option. The point is, we own this particular property and now we want to sell it. But what can we get for it?
The three words we need to consider when selling a property are Location, Condition, and Price.
The three words we need to consider when selling a property are Location, Condition, and Price.
What is a Short Sale?
What is a short sale? Ben Latocki of Production Realty is a short sale expert. Learn how to buy a short sale, and how to sell a short sale.
How to Buy a House | Three Steps to Homeownership
Production Realty Presents the Three Steps to Homeownership.
How to Buy a House
Three simple steps to homeownership. The American dream is not as hard as you may think. We can help make it a reality. Continue Reading →
How to Become a Realtor
Have you ever thought about getting into the real estate business? Ben Latocki and Amy Gilpin of Production Realty talk about what it takes to become a Realtor.
What is a HUD Home?
What is a HUD Home? Ben Latocki of Production Realty explain what a HUD home is and how you can save thousands of dollars purchasing a HUD home. Production Realty is a HUD authorized real estate broker in the state of Michigan.
HUD Homes |Brooklyn MI | SOLD
HUD Homes in Brooklyn MI. Ben Latocki of Production Realty gives a video tour of a HUD home in Brooklyn MI.
*Sold. See current HUD homes here.
1 Wesch Road Brooklyn MI
1 Wesch Road Brooklyn MI
Secluded 1.81 acre estate on private all sports 860 acre Lake Columbia. Very rare to find a home with this much land. Four bedroom three and a half baths all on one level. 4,264 square feet sitting on a peninsula with the best views imaginable. Custom built kitchen with granite counter tops, built in appliances, and fireplace. Sit by the fire in the great room with views from all angles. This is an amazing opportunity to own your dream home in the Irish Hills of Michigan. Continue Reading →