
CANTON, MI
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HIGHLIGHTS
Canton was founded in 1834, and has grown exponentially over the years, with the population toping 99K in 2020. Residents of Canton typically send their children to either Wayne-Westland Community Schools or Plymouth-Canton Community Schools. The Plymouth-Canton Community School district is the top employer of area residents. along with global auto parts supplier Yazaki North America. In 2015 Canton was ranked the 29th safest city in the United States according to CQ Press.
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Canton, Michigan is a great place to live and raise a family in Wayne County. Jim Shaffer and Associates has sold countless homes in Canton, and wants to be your go-to realtor for home sales in the area. If you are looking for a beautiful property for sale or an apartment for rent, look no further than Canton and Jim Shaffer and Associates.
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So, there's been some buzz around the National Association of Realtors (NAR) latest announcement about real estate commissions being negotiable. If you’re imagining this as some kind of industry shake-up, think again! It’s really just a formal nod to what's been going on all along in the world of real estate.
Selling a home is a significant financial and emotional undertaking. It's more than just putting a "For Sale" sign in your yard and waiting for offers. This is where a skilled listing agent steps in, bringing a wealth of knowledge and resources that can make a world of difference in your home selling experience. Here are 12 often overlooked ways in which listing agents can help homeowners sell their properties faster and for more money.
As we navigate through 2024, homeowners are faced with a critical question: Is this the right time to sell a home? The real estate market is constantly evolving, influenced by various economic, technological, and social factors. In this article, we'll explore the key considerations for homeowners thinking about selling their property in 2024.
Predicting the movement of interest rates with absolute certainty is challenging due to the complex interplay of various economic factors.
The year 2024 brings with it new challenges and opportunities, especially when it comes to the real estate market. As potential homebuyers weigh their options, the question on many minds is: "Is buying a home this year worth it?" This decision, like most significant financial commitments, depends on a variety of factors including market trends, personal finances, and long-term goals.
Spring may be busy with planting and cleaning and putting a home on the market. But Fall is a fabulous time to sell. With a few months before the major holidays settle in, home buyers are eager to find and settle into their new home. Especially before winter sets in. While families who want to close before the school year begins are more likely to make their move in the spring, millennials, and empty-nesters usually are more willing to jump into the fall real estate market.
Interest rates have risen and the inventory of housing continues to dwindle causing a seller’s market to some degree. Higher interest rates have forced many buyers to the sidelines hoping for some sort of reprieve. Sellers are seeing prices climb but many aren’t wanting to wade into a new home with a new higher interest rates so homes are not going on the market as fast as they once were.
Depending on your southern zip code, up north could mean anything to Memphis, Tennessee to Manitoba, Canada. In Michigan, up north could be Holly and Lake Orion or Bay City and beyond. As the state became more populated the destination of “up north” kept moving, well, north. Then as more of that population entered the middle class and beyond, automobiles became more prevalent and backwoods areas became more accessible.