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We are pleased to welcome Ariel Hurwitz-Greene to the Charles Reinhart Company, Realtors.

A graduate of the University of Michigan, Ariel was raised in Ann Arbor. After briefly living in Chicago, Ariel and her family have returned to Ann Arbor. An experienced real estate agent, Ariel enjoys helping both buyers and sellers.

In addition to selling real estate, Ariel loves to spend time with her husband and three-year-old son. A former dance teacher, Ariel is active in the schools, assisting in choreographing the musicals for Pioneer High School Theater Guild.

Ariel Hurwitz-Greene is working out of the Ann Arbor North Office – 2200 Green Road – and can be reached at ahurwitzgreene@reinhartrealtors.com or (734) 669-5827.




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One of Ann Arbor’s most desirable and expensive neighborhoods, Burns Park is composed of beautiful old homes set around the historic Burns Park and nearby Burns Park Elementary School. Burns Park features tennis courts, softball diamonds, a basketball court, a playground, picnic area, and a sledding hill for everyone to enjoy.

On the northeast side of Burns Park is Ives Woods, with one of the highest median household incomes in Ann Arbor. Driving down the blocks of tree-canopied streets that make up Burns Park and Ives Woods, tucked away within the city of Ann Arbor, is an experience like no other.

Within the exceptional Ann Arbor Public School District, students in Burns Park attend Burns Park Elementary School and Tappan Middle School. Homes north of Washtenaw Avenue attend Huron High School, while the rest of Burns Park attends Pioneer High School.

An Ann Arbor tradition since 1979, Burns Park Run is an annual 5K and 10K race organized by volunteers as a fundraiser for Burns Park Elementary School. The annual race draws beginners and world-class runners alike to run through the beautiful Burns Park neighborhood.

Several grocery and convenience stores are in close proximity to Burns Park including Stadium Market, Kroger, CVS, the Produce Station and Morgan & York. Burns Park is also near Caribou Coffee, Dairy Queen, and the University of Michigan. There are Ann Arbor Transportation Authority (AATA) bus stops, bike lanes and sidewalks to quickly and safely get you to downtown Ann Arbor.

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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
  9. Healthy Community
  10. Fairs and Festivals

#11. Plenty of Parks

With more than 2,000 acres of beautiful parkland, there is no shortage of options for outdoor recreation in Ann Arbor. Ann Arbor is home to over 150 parks and multiple recreation facilities including Buhr Park outdoor Pool & Ice Arena, Veterans Memorial Park Indoor Ice Arena & Pool, Fuller Park Pool, and Huron Hills Park & Leslie Park Golf Courses. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy the wide variety of parks, golf courses, disc golf courses and trails for running, biking and hiking.

Argo Park & Canoe Livery

A 22-acre riverside park in a quiet and natural setting, Argo Park has a new canoe livery with canoes, 1-person and 2-people kayaks available to rent. Argo Park also has several trails for runners, bikers and hikers alike to enjoy.

Gallup Park

Ann Arbor’s most popular recreation area, Gallup Park is a 69-acre park along the Huron River. With scenic walkways, Gallup Park is a popular destination for runners, walkers, and hikers. The park also contains 2 playgrounds, a canoe livery, picnic areas, 2 picnic shelters, several grills, and an open field for playing.

Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum

Matthaei Botanical Gardens bursts into life in the spring, with over 20,000 daffodils. The fragrance that fills the air from the beautiful lilacs and the breathtaking view of thousands of flowers is an experience like no other. Nichols Arboretum, known as the “Arb” to Ann Arborites, has several trails that wind through exotic trees and shrubs. The Arb, which connects to the Matthaei Botanical Gardens is a popular place to run, bike, and hike.

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FoolMoon, the magnificent moonlight event created as a kick-off to FestiFools, returns for another night of foolish fun in downtown Ann Arbor.

An enormous procession of hand-made illuminated sculptures carried by dancing merrymakers will make their way downtown to Washington Street at dusk on Friday, March 30th. The evening will include craft brewed beer, shadow puppet performances, building-sized experimental films and other luminary surprises.

The 6th Annual FestiFools, a giant papier-mâché puppet parade in downtown Ann Arbor, is Sunday, April 1st from 4pm to 5pm.

FestiFools and FoolMoon are part of a planned effort to spotlight Ann Arbor as a vibrant place to create, live, entertain and do business. FestiFools is a non-profit production of the START Project, a University of Michigan Lloyd Hall Scholars Program initiative.

For more information about FoolMoon or FestiFools, visit their website.




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Many people out of work have asked: Where is the best place to make a living?

Moneyrate.com analyzed average income, cost of living, unemployment rate and the state income tax rates across the entire country to answer that question.  To determine the rankings, an adjusted average income figure based on the factors above was used.

10 Best States for Making a Living:

  1. Virginia
  2. Washington
  3. Texas
  4. Illinois
  5. Colorado
  6. Michigan
  7. Wyoming
  8. Utah
  9. Delaware
  10. Massachusetts

Michigan’s revitalized auto industry was cited as a contribution to Michigan’s first time ranking in the top 10. The drastically improved unemployment rate was also cited as a major contributing factor.

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Today we are featuring Bob Miller’s Ann Arbor Listing – 214 Eighth Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48103.

What distinctive features set this home apart?
A classic turn of the century home on the Old West Side, this Ann Arbor home has an inviting concrete front-porch and large front window that lets natural light spill into the living room. The first floor features beautiful refinished hardwood floors, a large living room, and a study with French doors and a built-in Murphy bed. The kitchen views out the back to a Western facing yard with plenty of room to play and a tree house. Upstairs you will find the master bedroom, a convenient hall closet, and a second bedroom with a pass-through bonus room that is currently being used as a third bedroom.

What are the advantages of the location and neighborhood?
Located on a quiet street on Ann Arbor’s Old West Side, this home is in the exceptional Ann Arbor Public School District where children attend Eberwhite Elementary School and Slauson Middle School. Downtown Ann Arbor is within walking distance from this home with several restaurants and retails stores on Main Street. Waterworks Park is just across the street with play structures and walking paths.

If you would like more information about 214 Eighth Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 or if you are interested in scheduling a showing, please contact Bob Miller at (734) 669-5859.




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It appears that spring has arrived and so has the Ann Arbor area spring market. Regardless of if you are planning on selling your home or not, here are a few suggestions to vastly improve your home’s curb appeal.

Power Wash the Exterior of Your Home. Renting a power washer from a local home improvement store is an affordable option. Power washing will freshen up your home’s exterior.

Paint Your Front Door. Consider painting your front door a warm, inviting shade to create a focal point. To give the exterior of your home a complete makeover, repaint the trim. Painting your front door and the trim will brighten your home and make it stand out from the curb.

Clear Away Dead Plants and Trees. Survey your yard for any dead plants and/or trees and remove them. Trim overgrown hedges and bushes to freshen up your landscape.

Plant Annuals and Perennials. Plant perennials and mix in annuals around your mailbox, walkways, front door and the perimeter of your home. Adding colorful blooming annuals will add energy, warmth, and cheer to your yard. Be sure to choose a variety of perennials and annuals that can survive the occasional overnight frost. This is Michigan, after all.




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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
  9. Healthy Community

#10. Fairs and Festivals

From nationally renowned fairs and festivals to grassroots events, Ann Arbor offers something for everyone all year long.

Ann Arbor Art Fairs
Arguably the most popular event with the most national exposure, the Ann Arbor Art Fairs are a group of four award-winning art fairs that take place annually. Over 500,000 visitors, from Ann Arbor and around the world, attend the fairs. The four fairs consist of the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, the Original; The State Street Art Fair, the Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair, and Ann Arbor’s South University Art Fair. The 2012 art fairs are scheduled for Wednesday, July 18 through Saturday, July 21.

Ann Arbor Summer Festival
Held for just over three weeks in late June and early July, the Ann Arbor Summer Festival is an exhilarating celebration of preforming arts, indoor and outdoor entertainment, and community spirit. The Ann Arbor Summer Festival offers dozens of performances, activities, and exhibitions for people of all ages. The 2012 Ann Arbor Summer Festival kicks-off on Friday, June 15.

Ann Arbor Folk Festival
The Ann Arbor Folk Festival is a fundraiser for The Ark, a non-profit club for acoustic music. The two-night event showcases dynamic and different music.

FestiFools & FoolMoon
FestiFools, a non-profit production of the START program at the University of Michigan, bring together students and community volunteers to create unique papier-mâché puppets. On Sunday, April 1st, the enormous puppets (and their makers) will march down the streets of downtown Ann Arbor for everyone to enjoy.

The masterminds who created the beloved FestiFools parade, have expanded their foolishness to include FoolMoon. This sublime moonlit event, scheduled from dusk to midnight on Friday, March 30th, is a kick-off event for FestiFools. The evening will feature an enormous procession of hand-made illuminated sculptures carried through downtown Ann Arbor to Washington Street. This nighttime extravaganza is fun for the entire family.

Ann Arbor Film Festival
The Ann Arbor Film Festival is the longest-running independent and experimental film festival in North America. This six-day festival presents features more than 180 films from over 20 countries of all lengths and genres. The 50th Ann Arbor Film Festival kicks-off on Tuesday, March 27th at the Michigan Theater.

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Today is the first day of spring. Below are 3 ways to celebrate the increased sunshine in the Ann Arbor region.

Free Ice Cream Cone
To celebrate the first day of spring, stop by Dairy Queen. Participating DQ locations are accepting donations for the local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital and giving out FREE ice cream cones.

Participating Locations:

  • 1805 Packard Street – Ann Arbor
  • 2430 West Stadium Boulevard – Ann Arbor
  • 400 East Michigan Avenue – Saline
  • 101 East Michigan Avenue – Ypsilanti
  • 1801 Washtenaw Avenue – Ypsilanti


Get Active
Take a stroll through Nichols Arboretum or go for a run by the Huron River and enjoy the beautiful scenery Ann Arbor has to offer.

Eat Outside
Many Ann Arbor area restaurants have already pulled their patio seating out of storage. Head downtown and enjoy a delicious meal outside in this beautiful spring weather.

What is your favorite springtime activity?




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We are pleased to welcome Jan Medford-Hoffman to the Charles Reinhart Company!

Jan Medford-Hoffman knows first hand how to adjust to a new community, having moved here years ago from northern Michigan. Jan looks forward to using her experience and knowledge to help buyers and sellers meet their real estate needs.

Jan and her husband enjoy the parks, culture, and variety of music venues in the Ann Arbor region. Both of their sons attend the University of Michigan.

Jan Medford-Hoffman is working out of the Saline Office – 1020 East Michigan Avenue – and can be reached at jmedford@reinhartrealtors.com or (734) 669-4526.




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