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Each week, for 12 weeks, we will feature one of our top 12 reasons to live in Ann Arbor.

  1. Exceptional Public Schools
  2. Vibrant Local Culture
  3. Great Commuting Options
  4. Job Opportunities
  5. University of Michigan
  6. Location, Location, Location
  7. Eclectic Mix of Restaurants and Bars

#8. Opportunities for Entrepreneurs

Ann Arbor is a desirable location for entrepreneurs. With two major universities, Ann Arbor is one of the most highly skilled and highly educated work forces in the nation. In addition to a magnificent talent pool, Ann Arbor is home to several resources to help entrepreneurs succeed.

Ann Arbor SPARK: A non-profit organization, Ann Arbor SPARK’s mission is to establish the Ann Arbor region as a destination for business expansion and retention. Ann Arbor SPARK offers programs, events, resources and proactive support to businesses at every stage, from start-ups to larger corporations.

CEED: The Center for Empowerment and Economic Development is committed to empowering women and minorities economically through business development training, supplier certification, business-to-business networking and accessible capital assistance programs.

MI-SBTDC: The Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center at Washtenaw Community College provides counseling, training and research to small businesses.

NEF: The New Enterprise Forum links entrepreneurs to management expertise, potential joint venture partners, mentors, business services, capital, and other critical resources.

SCORE: A volunteer organization, SCORE matches volunteer business counselors with present or prospective business owners in need of business advice, providing free business consulting.

University of Michigan Business Engagement Center: The University of Michigan Business Engagement Center connects businesses to resources in research, technology, education and student talent. By building partnerships with the business community, the Business Engagement Center works to advance the university’s education, research, economic development and service missions.

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The United Way of Washtenaw projects that they will be short in reaching their campaign goal of $5,750,000.

Starting at 6:00am on Wednesday, February 29th, tune in to W4 Country (102.9 FM), 107.1 FM or Sports Talk 1050 AM. Cumulus Radio is hosting a Radiothon to raise an additional $100,000 to help the United Way of Washtenaw reach their campaign goal. Reinhart is proud to be a Radiothon sponsor!

In addition, AnnArbor.com is partnering with the United Way of Washtenaw to provide several gift incentives to encourage you to donate during the Radiothon. At the top of the each hour, from 7:00am to 5:00pm, AnnArbor.com will announce the gift incentive via their Twitter and Facebook accounts. Click here for additional information.




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Today we are featuring Deb Odom Stern’s Burns Park Listing – 1401 East Stadium Boulevard, Ann Arbor, MI 48104.

What distinctive features set this home apart?
This beautiful 3-bedroom home is in the desirable Burns Park neighborhood in Ann Arbor. This home features a large living room with hardwood floors and a fireplace. The basement has a full bathroom, daylight windows, and a workshop area. The fenced in backyard has a greenhouse, perfect for having fresh vegetables all year round.

Have there been any recent renovations or upgrades?
Throughout the home are beautiful refinished hardwood floors as well as freshly repainted walls. The kitchen was also recently upgraded.

Does this community have any amenities we should know about?
Located in the desirable Burns Park neighborhood in Ann Arbor, this home is in walking distance to Burns Park Elementary School as well as Caribou Coffee.

If you would like more information about 1401 East Stadium Boulevard, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 or if you are interested in scheduling a showing, please contact Deb Odom Stern at (734) 669-5969.




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We are proud to welcome Christina Slade to Ann Arbor Mortgage as Senior Loan Officer!

Born and raised in Ann Arbor, Christina brings a combination of deep local roots and extensive experience. Christina has been in the mortgage industry for over 18 years, previously working for Bank of Ann Arbor. Throughout her career, Christina has closed over $100 million in loans.

In her free time, Christina enjoys golfing, cross-fit training, and watching University of Michigan football and basketball.

Christina Slade can be reached at (734) 476-9200 or christina@a2mc.com.




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We have been telling you about the listing shortage that has occurred due to the unusual fall surge of sales activity clearing out our inventory. There has been no letup in January or February.

The numbers of listings and sales have broken Reinhart records. The mild winter and an improvement in consumer confidence are factors. Also, continuing low mortgage rates and affordable home prices are bringing buyers into the market.

If you are like many people who would like to sell your home, but don’t want to make the wrong decision about timing, here are some things to consider. First, the law of supply and demand will drive prices up, but experts agree the climb will be very slow. Waiting for prices to increase is “lost opportunity” to improve your quality of life much sooner. Second, achieving the best price is more likely to occur when there are fewer homes on the market than there are buyers out shopping.

Our best advice is to list now, before the spring rush is in full swing, and it is a fact that the spring rush is starting earlier than usual this year!

Contact a Reinhart Realtor today for help creating your real estate plan.




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We are pleased to welcome Jeff Hartlep to the Charles Reinhart Company!

Born and raised in Ann Arbor, Jeff earned a degree in Culinary Arts from Washtenaw Community College. Jeff worked as a Chef at Ann Arbor’s Real Seafood Co. after college. Prior to becoming a Realtor, Jeff gained valuable experience working as a sales representative for Sysco Food Services.

Jeff previously served as a Director on the Ann Arbor Area Board of Realtors as well as Director Liaison to the Education Committee. Jeff and his wife Sheri live on Portage Lake and are avid sailors. In his spare time Jeff enjoys cooking, traveling and entertaining friends.

Jeff Hartlep is working out of the Ann Arbor South Office – 500 East Eisenhower Parkway – and can be reached at (734) 669-5992 or jhartlep@reinhartrealtors.com.




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Each week, for 12 weeks, we will feature one of our top 12 reasons to live in Ann Arbor.

  1. Exceptional Public Schools
  2. Vibrant Local Culture
  3. Great Commuting Options
  4. Job Opportunities
  5. University of Michigan
  6. Location, Location, Location

#7. Eclectic Mix of Restaurants and Bars

Dining out is one of Ann Arbor’s greatest pastimes, which is apparent from the eclectic mix of restaurants and bars Ann Arbor has to offer. With more than 250 eateries, Ann Arbor is home to nationally acclaimed restaurants such as Zingerman’s to unique and delicious finds like Afternoon Delight. From upscale restaurants, perfect for celebrating any occasion, to sports bars to catch a University of Michigan game with friends, Ann Arbor has something for everyone!

The list below is based on the voting by readers of AnnArbor.com in weekly BestOf categories.

Best Place for Breakfast

  1. The Broken Egg
  2. Uptown Coney Island
  3. Angelo’s

Best Place for Burgers

  1. Krazy Jim’s Blimpy Burger
  2. Casey’s Tavern
  3. Blue Tractor BBQ & Brewery

Best Place for Italian Food

  1. Paesano Restaurant & Wine Bar
  2. Bella Italia Pizza & Pasta
  3. Palio Restaurant

Best Place for Mexican Food

  1. Prickly Pear Southwest Café
  2. Sabor Latino
  3. Tios Mexican Café

Best Place for Seafood

  1. The Real Seafood Co.
  2. Monahan’s Seafood Market
  3. The Black Pearl

Best Place for Thai

  1. Tuptim Thai Cuisine
  2. Marnee Thai
  3. No Thai Restaurant

Best Sports Bar

  1. The Arena Sports Bar and Grill
  2. Fraser’s Pub Sports Bar & Eatery
  3. Banfield’s Westside Grill

Breweries in Ann Arbor

  1. Arbor Brewing Company
  2. Blue Tractor BBQ & Brewery
  3. Grizzly Peak Brewing Co.
  4. Jolly Pumpkin Café & Brewery
  5. Wolverine State Brewing Company

Visit AnnArbor.com for complete information about all of the restaurants in the Ann Arbor area.

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According to the results of a poll released by Public Policy Polling, Ann Arbor is the most popular city in Michigan. Of the Michiganders surveyed, 63% see Ann Arbor as favorable.

Grand Rapids was the second most popular city, while Lansing was third. Flint has the state’s worst image of the cities asked about in the poll.

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Traditionally search fields have been generic and confined to MLS input fields such as price, location and number of bedrooms. Reinhart has launched a Lifestyle Search engine, powered by Onboard Informatics, which allows you to search for homes based on criteria that meets your specific needs.

By removing the limitations of only being able to search for homes based on number of bedrooms, bathrooms, square footage, and price range, this innovative search tool will allow you to search for neighborhoods that best match your unique lifestyle ranging from family friendly neighborhoods and great schools to communities near shopping, golf and more. By ranking criteria most important to you, you can find your ideal home.

With convenience in mind, the lifestyle search engine provides a targeted list of homes that accurately reflects your ideal neighborhood – further enhancing your online search experience.

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Today we are featuring Jackie Wright’s Burns Park Listing – 1402 Henry Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104.

What features set this home apart?
With many windows, this 3-bedroom home lets in a lot of natural light, creating a welcoming environment all year round. The double door entry stops cold air form entering in the winter months or escaping in the summer months when guest arrive. What began as a porch, was transformed into a study and then into the children’s art and playroom. This multi-purpose room provides several options.

Have there been any recent renovations or upgrades?
The kitchen has been completely renovated with maple cabinets and hardwood flooring. The gorgeous hardwood floors have been refinished and the walls have been freshly painted throughout the home. The recently finished lower level includes a full bathroom with a glass shower, providing additional living space.

What are the advantages of the location & neighborhood?
In the desirable Burns Park neighborhood in Ann Arbor, this home is walking distance to Burns Park Elementary School as well as a coffee shop just around the corner. Burns Park is a friendly neighborhood where people enjoy spending time outside.

If you would like more information about 1402 Henry Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 or if you are interested in scheduling a showing, please contact Jackie Wright at (734) 669-5837.