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Should You Buy a New Home Before Selling Your Current One?

Key Takeaways:

  • There’s no wrong answer when it comes to the order of buying and selling
  • Keep in mind the pros and cons of each option before making a decision
  • Contact us and we can help you schedule the purchase or sale of your home

Whether you buy a new home before selling your home is the real estate industry’s equivalent of “Which came first, the chicken or the egg?” At first thought, you believe there’s an obvious answer. And then you start to really break things down. Thankfully, we don’t have to deal with any science, and a good list of pros and cons can guide you to the answer that fits your scenario.

What you’ll find is that it may come down to personal preference, but there are a few things you should take into consideration. If you’re in the market for a new home and need to list your current one, here are some pros and cons of both buying first, then selling and selling first, then buying.

Pros of Selling Before Buying Your Home

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Ann Arbor Real Estate Market Update for March 2023

The 3 Trends Driving the Market Right Now

Happy Spring! While our team has listed many properties this March, listing inventory in Ann Arbor is down 24.8% from this time last year. We’re noticing 3 trends that are driving the market right now:

  1. Inventory is at a historic low
  2. Buyers are increasingly particular about building inspections
  3. Buyers need to be competitive, especially below $600,000

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2707 Timber Hill Drive, Ann Arbor Executive Home in Walnut Ridge

2707 Timber Hill Drive, Ann Arbor MI 48103

2707 Timber Hill Drive, Ann Arbor MI 48108. Luxury home in Walnut Ridge subdivision.

New Listing! Welcome to this remarkable Toll Brothers executive home located in the prestigious Walnut Ridge subdivision. Features include:

  • 4373 square feet, with an additional 1626 in the finished lower level, 4 bedrooms, and 4.1 baths.
  • Gleaming hardwood floors throughout the grand foyer, formal living and dining rooms, kitchen, eating space, and great room.
  • Highlighting the soaring 2-story great room is a floor-to-ceiling fieldstone fireplace flanked by light-filled windows.
  • A gas fireplace keeps the expansive primary suite cozy which offers a tray ceiling, private office/nursery, dual closets, and a lavish bath with a separate vanity area.
  • Even more living space is found in the daylight lower level with a large rec room, home gym with a sauna, full bath, and extra bedroom.
  • Virtual tour
  • More photos and features
  • Listed for $1,159,000

To request a private showing or more information for 2707 Timber Hill Drive, contact the Ann Arbor Real Estate specialists with The Bouma Group today at 734-761-3060. View the amenities and photos for the Walnut Ridge subdivision here!

930 W. Huron St., Upscale Ann Arbor Condo for Sale

930 W. Huron St., Ann Arbor MI 48103

930 W. Huron St., Ann Arbor MI 48103
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Just Listed! Walk to downtown Ann Arbor from this spacious and elegant multi-level condo at The Ravines of Ann Arbor. Features include:

  • 1914 square feet of living space with 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths.
  • Beautiful hardwood floors grace the open living room with a cozy fireplace and sliding doors to the deck overlooking the scenic backyard.
  • The truly gourmet kitchen has a Wolf range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, DuraSupreme cabinets, granite counters, and a large pantry.
  • Expansive primary suite complete with office area, full bath, and lots of closet space.
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  • Listed for $659,000

To request a private showing for 930 W. Huron St., contact us today at 734-761-3060 or info@bouma.com. See photos and amenities for The Ravines of Ann Arbor condos here!

4005 Calgary Court, Ann Arbor Exceptional Executive Home

4005 Calgary Court, Ann Arbor MI 48108

4005 Calgary Court, Ann Arbor MI 48108. Exceptional luxury home in the Pines of Lake Forest

Just Listed! An absolutely stunning luxury home that is sure to impress! This impeccably renovated home at 4005 Calgary Court features:

  • 4814 square feet, in addition to 1195 in the finished lower level, 6 bedrooms, and 6.1 baths.
  • Beautifully refinished hardwood floors grace the entire main level.
  • Formal living and dining rooms, a wood-paneled study with built-ins, a 2-story great room with a fireplace and a wall of windows, all flow together to make entertaining and family life a breeze.
  • Gourmet kitchen has been redone with high-end stainless appliances, a large center island, granite counters, and an eating space that opens to an incredible sunroom with amazing views of the fenced yard.
  • Main level primary suite is a dream with sliding doors to the patio, a spa-worthy bathroom, and a walk-in closet.
  • Live in the finished lower level which offers a full kitchen, enormous rec/family room with a fireplace, 2 tv areas, workout space, plus 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths.
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  • More photos and even more features
  • Listed for $1,375,000

To request a private showing or more information for 4005 Calgary Court, contact the Ann Arbor Real Estate specialists with The Bouma Group today at 734-761-3060 or info@bouma.com. View photos and amenities for Pines of Lake Forest here!

1702 Coburn Court, Ann Arbor Condo at Weatherstone

1702 Coburn Court, Ann Arbor MI 48108 condo at Weatherstone

1702 Coburn Court, Ann Arbor MI 48108

SOLD! One of the nicest condos you’ll find at Weatherstone! The upgraded, second-level unit offers:

  • 1325 square feet of living space with 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths.
  • Sunny, vaulted living area has a cozy gas fireplace, skylight, hardwood flooring, sliding doors to the elevated deck, and opens to the dining area.
  • Kitchen is updated with maple cabinets, stainless appliances, and a pantry, and is open to the breakfast nook – currently used as an office space.
  • Primary suite is also vaulted and offers a walk-in closet with an organizing system, sliding doors to a private deck, and a primary bath with a dual sink vanity and walk-in shower.
  • Amazing 1-car, attached garage has incredible storage with a work area installed.
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  • Listed for $295,000

For a private showing or more information on 1702 Coburn Court, contact the Ann Arbor Condo specialists with The Bouma Group, Realtors today at 734-761-3060 or info@bouma.com. View all of the fantastic amenities, plus photos for the Weatherstone Condo community here!

Get Ready for a Busy Spring 2023 Real Estate Market

The Spring Market is Here!

Ann Arbor, Michigan, known for its vibrant arts scene, lively downtown, and home to the University of Michigan, has consistently been one of the country’s most sought-after real estate markets. As the Spring 2023 real estate season unfolds, buyers and sellers in the Ann Arbor area are receiving mixed forecasts when hearing the national real estate news. Let’s explore projections for the upcoming season in terms of inventory, homes, condos, interest rates, and more.

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2106 Pauline Blvd #302, Ann Arbor Condo at Walden Hills

2106 Pauline Blvd #302, Ann Arbor MI 48103

2106 Pauline Blvd #302, Ann Arbor MI Condo at Walden Hills

Just Listed! The perfect westside Ann Arbor location for this well-maintained condo at the popular Walden Hills complex. This 3rd-floor unit offers:

  • 769 square feet with 1 bedroom and 1 full bath.
  • Living room has an expansive door wall that opens to a private balcony.
  • Spacious bedroom has a nook for a home office and a walk-in closet.
  • The community features an indoor pool, sauna, workout room, and racquetball court.
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  • Listed for $149,000

For a private showing or more information on 2106 Pauline Blvd #302, contact the Ann Arbor Condo specialists with The Bouma Group, Realtors today at 734-761-3060 or info@bouma.com. View amenities and photos for the Walden Hills community here!

439 Sommerset Court, Ann Arbor Condo at Sommerset Pointe

439 Sommerset Court, Ann Arbor MI 48103

439 Sommerset Pointe, Ann Arbor MI 48103. Custom-built condo at Sommerset Pointe

Just Listed! Situated on a cozy cul-de-sac, 439 Sommerset Court has plenty of space, with the lower maintenance a condo offers. Features include:

  • 1822 square feet of living space with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths.
  • Open, vaulted living area has a skylight and cozy wood-burning fireplace.
  • The kitchen offers crisp white cabinets and stainless appliances including a convection oven and convection microwave.
  • Hardwood flooring in 2 of the 3 bedrooms and tile in both full baths.
  • Full, unfinished basement plus an attached, 2-car garage.
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  • Listed for $385,000

To set up a private showing or get more information for 439 Sommerset Ct., contact the Ann Arbor Condo specialists with The Bouma Group, Realtors today at 734-761-3060 or info@bouma.com. View photos and amenities for the Sommerset Pointe condo community here!

111 N. Ashley St. #512, Downtown Ann Arbor Condo for Sale

111 N. Ashley St. #512, Ann Arbor MI 48103

111 N. Ashley, Downtown Ann Arbor

New Listing! Enjoy all that downtown Ann Arbor has to offer from this recently renovated condo at Ashley Terrace. This fifth-floor unit offers:

  • 1322 square feet of living space with 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths.
  • Hardwood floors throughout the living and dining space with tile in the kitchen and baths.
  • Flex space makes a perfect home office.
  • Fresh paint, updated lighting, and the kitchen has new quartz countertops.
  • Secure entry, plus a dedicated parking spot and storage in the secure garage.
  • More photos and features
  • Listed for $599,000

To request a private showing or more information for 111 N. Ashley St. #512, contact the Ann Arbor Condo specialists with The Bouma Group today at 734-761-3060 or info@bouma.com. View photos and amenities for the Ashley Terrace condo building here!