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                                                           Table of Contents
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          VOLUME 18, NUMBER 5
                                                           4-5           President's Report
       the official publication of the                     6             CEO’s letter
           Greater Metropolitan
         Association of REALTORS®                          7             WCR Report
     24725 W Twelve Mile Rd, Ste 100,
           Southfield, MI 48034                            8             YPN Report
               248-478-1700
          www.GMARonline.com
                                                           8             With Our Deepest Sympathy
                                                           9             GMAR Education Calendar
               President: Katie Weaver
              President Elect: Teri Spiro                  10-11         Welcome New Members
                Treasurer: Nathan Boji
           Past President: James Cristbrook                12            RPAC Report
                     DIRECTORS                             13            Thank You RPAC Investors
                 District 1: Rob Shaffer
                 District 2: Frank Tarala                  14            From an Affiliate
               District 4: Steven Gottlieb
           District 5: Dee Dee Ohara Blizzard              15            May ToolShop Sale
                 District 6: Devon Smith
                District 7: Toni Jennings                  16-17         GMAR Market Update - March 2021
            At Large Director: Pam Bartling
           At Large Director: Michael Brown                18-19         March 2021 Sales Summary
              Affiliate Director: Mary Ross
                                                           20-26         GMAR Education Flyers
                         STAFF
         Vickey Livernois, Chief Executive Officer
     Stacie Andrew, Member Outreach Coordinator
            Traci Dean, Education Coordinator
                 Marnie Gray, Accountant
Travis Greer, Director of Realtor® and Community Affairs
            Porsha Hall, Membership Director
          Caryn MacDonald, Executive Assistant                            SPONSORS
Pauline Olszewski, Professional Standards Administrator
                  & Toolshop™ Manager
             Corey Segnitz, Graphic Designer
                                                                 SUPPORT THOSE WHO SUPPORT YOU
             August Spree, Event Coordinator
                                                                   This edition of the Metropolitan REALTOR® is made possible by the
Kevin Tshiamala, Marketing & Communications Director
                                                                                       following industry partners:

                                                               Michigan State Housing Development Authority............................................. 5
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The REALTOR® Member Designation or Certification Scholarships Program is designed to help GMAR
                           members further pursue their real estate careers.
        Scholarships are awarded to recipients as reimbursements ranging from $100 to $1,000 per year.
                                         Applications are open in May.
Learn more about the scholarship program and how to apply by visiting gmaronline.com/member-benefits

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT

                          By KATIE WEAVER - 2021 GMAR President
                          President@gmaronline.com

                          Challenging
                          Markets

     I think we can all agree that this is probably one of the     Here are a few tips that may help you through:
  most challenging markets we've encountered in a while.
                                                                     1. Have a Buyers Consultation- knowing your Buyers wants
  I enjoyed giving a few interviews with Crain's Detroit and
                                                                        and needs is not enough. Prepare them on what to expect,
  the Detroit News/Free Press regarding the current housing
                                                                        be flexible. Not just flexible in housing features, but
  climate. One reporter asked me the first words that come to
                                                                        financially as well.
  mind when I think of Real Estate today. Holy Sh*t would not
  be very professional, but let's be honest- you were thinking       2. Communicate with the Listing Agent!!! This may be a pet
  the same thing. I replied- "This market is tough and will             peeve for me, but here's the truth- A courtesy call, text,
  further define the need for a Greater Realtor."                       email- SOMETHING, to let them know you are submitting
                                                                        an offer. Warning! Please do not ask questions you know
     When we have a break in the interest rates that will
                                                                        they can't answer. Their fiduciary duty is to their client.
  increase the buying power of our Clients, the inventory
                                                                        Please, do not send "Buyer Love Letters." These letters may
  shrinks to historical lows. Couple this with a worldwide
                                                                        violate Fair Housing Laws, and we don't do that.
  pandemic and staggering material costs- we have now
  entered the "Wild West" of Real Estate. Have no fear- GMAR         3. Make sure your paperwork is complete. All documents
  Realtors to the rescue!                                               about the transaction are included (in one email is helpful).
    Our Clients are looking to us now more than ever to                 Do not violate your client's privacy and security by sending
  guide them through this crazy market. We are their trusted            a copy of their Earnest Money check. Most Purchase
  Advisors. It is vital that we stay educated, informed, and            Agreements state you have collected it. That's all we need.
  involved. The market is constantly moving, financial forecasts        Listing Agents- please read the Purchase Agreement
  change, and buyer confidence wanes. No one has a crystal              thoroughly. Sorry to say, but countless times items like a
  ball.                                                                 Seller paid Home Warranties are missed. No, Buyers Agent
                                                                        won't split the cost of something you missed.
      Many think that representing Sellers is a cakewalk right
  now. Not so! We must prepare them for the storm ahead.             4. Increase the EMD. $1,000.? Please...
  Thirty-five showings the first day and multiple offers are         5. Don't confuse Listing Exclusions and Inclusions.
  overwhelming! Sellers need to know that they direct the            6. Free or extended possession. Remember the conversation
  transaction. They determine the information we can share              you're going to have with the Listing Agent? That's a great
  with Buyers Agents and how the process will take place. It's          time to ask what the seller's occupancy needs are. Is it
  our job to inform them of the rules and keep everyone on a            more important to give more time, or are they all about the
  fair playing field.                                                   bottom line? Maybe both.
    Let me stress that again- FAIR playing field. I will preface     7. I cringe at this one, and in no way would I ever advise it.
  the following with always consult your Broker for more                But, it's becoming more and more popular. Reduce or
  information and guidance. Also, please excuse the occasional          waive Inspection. For those who choose to move forward
  harsh undertones. I'm in the trenches with you!                       with an inspection, please do not use it as a tool to reduce
    Working with Buyers- word is- good luck with that. Luck             the price if you've overbid to win the deal. Instead, give a
  has nothing to do with it. The knowledge, preparedness, and           fair, educated assessment of any issues found during the
  execution will win the deal.                                          Inspection backed up by the appropriate addendum and
                                                                        report.
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  8. Purchaser to pay for Owner's Title insurance policy and                        value not to exceed the purchase price of $xxx,xxx. The
     transfer tax. Make the Sellers Net as attractive as possible.                  seller has no obligation to accept less than the purchase
  9. Purchaser agrees to pay $xxxx.xx above any offer Seller                        price—another bold move. The buyer needs a down
     has received in writing, not to exceed $xxx,xxx. Other                         payment, closing costs, and possibly additional appraisal
     Offers must be provided. Pretty bold move if your buyer is                     funds. It adds up.
     comfortable with it. Remember, we advise our clients. We                   Since you are a GMAR Realtor, you probably know all of
     do not tell them what to offer.                                          this already, but in any case, hopefully, it helps!
  10. Appraisal- Purchaser agrees to pay $xxxx. above appraised                  Have a beautiful May!

           Help your clients
            into a home?
          We have our ways.
             We’ve got home loans, and generous down
              payment help, too. Qualified buyers can
            combine our Down Payment Assistance loan
               of up to $7,500 with our Conventional,
                  Rural Development, or FHA loan.

          Complete info at Michigan.gov/Homeownership.

                                                                                                                                                ™

                                                          1.844.984.HOME (4663)
  Equal Housing Employer/Lender
                                        Terms and conditions apply. Find out more at Michigan.gov/Homeownership

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CEO’S LET TER

                By VICKEY LIVERNOIS
                Chief Executive Officer

                Thank Your Diversity & Inclusion
                Committee

                  A big thank you to the GMAR Diversity &           beginning on May 3rd to attend the many
                Inclusion Committee, led by Jaye Sanders.           unique issues forums, committee meetings, and
                Together with her Committee and assistance          legislative/public policy activities.
                by staff, Jaye planned a fantastic Equity and         These meetings are an opportunity for local
                Inclusion Conference on April 13th. The             leaders to hear from the NAR on the advances
                conference included speakers on many of the         they are making within the industry and bring
                topics included in Fair Housing: addressing         that information back to you on a local level.
                implicit bias, housing, and support animals,
                                                                       We also encourage anyone who may be
                embracing equity and inclusion, the importance
                                                                    interested in participating as well! As these
                of trans inclusion and awareness, and Bill
                                                                    meetings are virtual – the costs are ZERO to
                Dedman reporting on the Long Island Divided
                                                                    register. It's an amazing experience to hear
                documentary – it was an all-inclusive event
                                                                    firsthand the information provided by NAR and
                that touched on so many topics. If you were
                                                                    the key speakers. Registration is available at
                unable to attend – we encourage you to view
                                                                    www.legislative.realtor. Hope to see you online!
                the recorded session online at GMARonline.com/
                events for a replay or visit our YouTube channel.     Last but certainly not least – GMAR's
                                                                    Scholarship Applications open on May 1st!
                   Our Diversity & Inclusion Committee will be
                working to incorporate fair housing education,        If you would like to further your real estate
                and awareness into all that GMAR does in the        education – or if you have a high school senior
                coming months. Fair housing is more than a          looking to attend a Michigan school this fall – we
                list of dos and don'ts, rights and penalties, and   encourage you to apply.
                mandatory continuing education.                       Scholarships are awarded up to $1,000, and
                  Realtors® from all over the country will be       the application process is simple. You can learn
                logging into the NAR Legislative meetings           more online at GMARonline.com under the
                                                                    Member Benefits section and apply this month.
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YPN REPORT

                            By CLAUDIA HERNANDEZ

                            Hello Friends and Colleagues

                               Happy May, and the craziest market is still            are confident these four sessions will help our
                            upon us. I hope everyone has been able to keep            agents and affiliates reconnect and network on
                            up with what is happening nowadays. Although              top of learning new ways of navigating through
                            our inventory seems to be getting a little tiny bit       business in today’s situation. Register here:
                            better, houses are flying away quicker than ever.         http://bit.ly/gmarhowtoseries
                            It looks like a race. We go out there and look at           We are working hard for our coming up events
                            a handful of homes, and that same day or next             this year, including Top Golf potentially in the fall.
                            day, we get into bidding wars with outrageous
                                                                                        Make sure you check in with any of us with
                            numbers, appraisal waivers, and sometimes even
                                                                                      any questions on our upcoming events, and
                            inspection waivers. Keep on knocking on those
                                                                                      please stay safe, keep your loved ones healthy,
                            doors, check-in with your sphere of influence,
                                                                                      and always check into NAR and the CDC for any
                            and go after those listings because we keep
                                                                                      changes with regulations.
                            needing them now more than ever!
                                                                                         Happy Spring!
                              We at YPN of GMAR have been busy and
                            excited with events coming up. Our whole
                            month of May will feature our How-To Series,
                            a collaborative effort with GMAR committees.
                            The How-To Series is a brand new idea. We

   With Our
   Deepest Sympathy
    WILLIAM HAMMONS
      We are sad to inform you of the passing of William Hammons of ION Real Estate.
      GMAR staff, leadership, and membership extend warm condolences to the family
    and friends of William.

    If you would like to let your fellow REALTORS® know about the recent passing of another member,
    please submit the information to Stacie@GMARonline.com.

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GMAR EDUCATION CALENDAR 2021
MAY 2021
MSHDA                                   RESORT & SECOND HOME ( RSPS)- 2 DAYS    BROKER SHORTS-CONFLICT RESOLUTION
CE Credits: 1 standard                  ** Must attend both days**              CE Credits: 1 standard
May 10                                  CE Credits: 7 standard                  May 20
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.                 May 17 & 18                             9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
VIRTUAL                                 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.                  VIRTUAL
Instructor: Darren Montreuil            VIRTUAL                                 Instructor: Brent Belesky
FREE, Membermax & EduPass               Instructor: Rick Conley                 FREE, Membermax & EduPass
FREE, Members                           FREE, Membermax & EduPass               $20, Members
$25, Non- Members                       $39, Members                            MEMBERS ONLY
Register Here: https://bit.ly/3ezbczP   $49, Non-Member                         Broker & Associate Brokers Only!
                                        Register Here: https://bit.ly/3tWMpfD   Register Here: https://bit.ly/3dShYSg
REAL ESTATE NEGOTIATION CERTIFICATION
(RENE)                                  MORNING CHAT WITH GMAR AFFILIATES       REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS A-Z
2 Days                                  CE Credits: 0                           MASTERING THE TRANSACTION
CE Credits: 16 standard                 May 18                                  CE Credits: 3 standard
May 11 &12                              9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.                  May 20
9:00 A.m. – 4:00 p.m.                   VIRTUAL                                 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
VIRTUAL                                 Instructor: GMAR Affiliates             VIRTUAL
Instructor: Deanna DuRussel             FREE                                    FREE, Members
FREE, Membermax & EduPass               Register Here: https://bit.ly/3gCr6ME   $50, Non- Members
$125, Members                                                                   Register Here: https://bit.ly/3xqOLFW
$200, Non-Member                        CODE OF ETHICS
Register Here: https://bit.ly/3vyQfMD   CE Credits: 3 standard                  SELLER REPRESENTATIVE DESIGNATION
                                        May 19                                  SPECIALIST
MANAGING YOUR BUSINESS:                 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.                  (SRS)- 3 Days
RETIREMENT & SUCCESSION PLANNING        VIRTUAL                                 CE Credits: 13 standard, 2 legal
CE Credits: 4 standard                  Instructor: Diane Kroll                 May 25, 26 & 27
May 13th                                FREE, Membermax & EduPass               12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.                  $10.00, Non-Member                      VIRTUAL
VIRTUAL                                 Register Here: https://bit.ly/3eym3dt   Instructor: Bart Patterson
FREE!                                                                           FREE, Membermax & EduPass
Register Here: https://bit.ly/3nvmJo8                                           $99, Members
                                                                                $115, Non-Member
FEMA & FLOOD ZONE COURSE                                                        Register Here: https://bit.ly/3nnhDKs
CE Credits: 2 legal
May 14
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
VIRTUAL
Instructor: Karol Grove
FREE
Register Here: https://bit.ly/3xqJSMZ

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NEW MEMBERS
    Abdellatif, Jamiel–EXP Realty, LLC                  Ferrer, Jazmin–EXP Realty, LLC
    Abdulsayed, Satter–Remerica Hometown One            Field, Juliana–KW Home Realty
    Abi-Fakhreddine, Asia–Emerald Realty Group Inc.     Fortin, Dan–RE/MAX Home Sale Service
    Aburto, Xavier–Rocket Homes Real Estate LLC         Foster, Jessica–KW Advantage
    Adams, Christopher–Expert Realty Solutions Inc.     Fowler, Emmeline–Re/Max First Clinton Twp. A
    Aguinaga, Tara–EXP Realty, LLC                      Franklin, Ashley–Berkshire Hathaway Home Servic
    AHMED, IQBAL–Max Realty LLC                         Gabbara, Jeremy–Level Plus Realty
    Alaniva, Yvonne–Preferred, Realtors Ltd             Gaddis Jr, Antonio–EXP Realty, LLC
    Alkassyonan, Jacob–Berkshire Hathaway Home Servic   Galloway, Iyeshia–EXP Realty, LLC
    Anderson, Stephanie–KW Home Realty                  Gardner, James–Fathom Realty
    Angello, Gregory–EXP Realty, LLC                    Germain, Shelby–Re/Max Dynamic
    Arabo, Romi–Level Plus Realty                       Germain, Amanda–Preferred, Realtors Ltd
    AuBuchon, Nathan–KW Advantage                       Gibbons, Kelly–Rocket Homes Real Estate LLC
    Austin, Traci–Century 21 Today, Inc.                Gooch, Benjamin–Quest Realty LLC
    Ayala, Alex–EXP Realty, LLC                         Gossman, Daniel–Keller Williams Realty Central
    Azou, Kevin–EXP Realty, LLC                         Grace, Kelly–Rocket Homes Real Estate LLC
    Badawi, Ismaeel–Anthony Djon Luxury Real Estat      Guel, Michael–KW Advantage
    Bailey, Craig–Urban Ridge Realty, LLC               Gurczynski, Jillian–National Realty Centers Northv
    Baldwin, Levonce–KW Advantage                       Haddad, Samuel–Vylla Homes
    Banchoff, Cole–RE/MAX Home Sale Service             Hampton, Shane–Nelson Property Management
    Barone, Anthony–Red Door Realty Inc.                Hankins, Torantie–Keller Williams Metro
    Bartolotta, Fiorenza–Nino & Associates Realty Co.   Harris, Dorothy–EXP Realty, LLC
    Begum, Sadia–EXP Realty, LLC                        Hartley, Benjamin–Keller Williams Realty GP
    Bey, Ashley–Pretty Homes Realty, LLC                Head, Crystal–KW Advantage
    Bibi, Joseph–Century 21 Curran & Oberski            Heinzerling, Michelle–Century 21 Curran & Oberski
    Bielfield, Jay–Clyde Realty, LLC                    Henning, Darin–Rocket Homes Real Estate LLC
    Bond, Carla–EXP Realty, LLC                         Hicks, Sherritha–Great Lakes Real Estate Agency
    Bondoni, Mark–Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel           Higgins, George-Micha–Real Living Kee Realty SCS
    Botzen, James–EXP Realty, LLC                       Hodge, Mesha–KW Advantage
    Bowman, Michael–Brookstone, Realtors                Holcomb, Luke–Signature Sotheby's Inter.
    Boyt, Megan–Fathom Realty                           Huang, Kathy–Braven Enterprises LLC
    Brogdon, Dennis–Woodward Square Realty, LLC         Hudson-Battiste, LeChell–Ahmbi Realty
    Brown, Kayla–Century 21 Curran & Oberski            Humes, Maliek–KW Home Realty
    Brunson, Georgette–Keller Williams Metro            Isenegger, Ian–Ascend Real Estate, LLC
    Byers, Kimberlee–Real Living Kee Realty             Jaber, Al-fadl–KW Advantage
    Campbell, Glenn–Century 21 Today, Inc.              Jarvi, Joshua–KW Advantage
    Carnagie, Shane–Social House Group                  Jeffords, Jennifer–EXP Realty, LLC
    Caruso, Natashia–Clients First, Realtors®           Jeffrey, Raymond–RE/MAX Nexus
    Cassise, Kelly–Century 21 Curran & Oberski          Jirjees, Sahira–Realty Executives Home Towne
    Cavataio, Jordan–Arterra Realty LLC                 Johnson, LeAnne–Brookstone, Realtors
    Chelovich, Katherine–Hall & Hunter                  Johnson, Jennifer–Moving The Mitten RE Group
    Chickonoski, Ashley–Rocket Homes Real Estate LLC    Johnson, Verlena–EXP Realty, LLC
    Chmiel, Sherri–Brookstone, Realtors                 Johnson, Janetta–Landmark Realty
    Cianfarani, Rudolph–KW Professionals                Kardia, Gabriel–KW Advantage
    Coleman, Morgaen–EXP Realty, LLC                    Kassab, Christopher–EXP Realty, LLC
    Connell, Lindsay–Remerica United Realty             Kehoe, Eric–Dillon Hunter Homes LLC
    Coughenour, Brian–RichRealty                        Kendzior, Michael–Re/Max Cornerstone
    Coves, Donnell–EXP Realty, LLC                      Khadiri, Zahiya–Century 21 Curran & Oberski
    Cullon, Megan–Re/Max Eclipse                        Khan, Rashad–Federa Inc
    Curri, Elvis–EXP Realty, LLC                        Kostus, Cameron–Max Broock, REALTORS, Brmnghm
    Danial, Abir–Real Living Kee Realty                 Kovach, Allison–Rocket Homes Real Estate LLC
    Davis, Michael–EXP Realty, LLC                      Krakowiecki, Lara–Great Lakes Real Estate Agency
    Dean, Staci–Keller Williams Metro                   Kroll, Michael–Fathom Realty
    DeCarlo, Chelsea–RE/MAX Classic Blm. Hills          Krozek, Priscilla–3DX Real Estate, LLC.
    Dely, Colleen–Good Company Realty                   Kujawa, Kevin–Rocket Homes Real Estate LLC
    DeSanto, Regina–Preferred, Realtors Ltd             La Forest, Brad–KW Home Realty
    Dhawan, Varinder–Sohi Realty LLC                    LaFata, Victoria–Max Broock
    Dicker, Jacqueline–X1 Realty                        Laughlin, Morgan–Elite Realty
    Dorchak, Cristopher–KW Professionals                Lee, Christopher–Real Living Kee Realty
    England, Chris–Brookstone, Realtors                 Lee, Chante–EXP Realty, LLC
    Epperson, Michelle–The AMF Group Inc.               Levine, Scott–Max Broock, REALTORS, Brmnghm
    Farhat, Fadel–Complete Real Estate LLC              Lewis, Cynthia–Prep Realty
    Farhat, Khalil–EXP Realty, LLC                      Lindstrom, Jessica–Real Estate Brokers & Associat
    Feick, Mark–Preferred, Realtors Ltd                 Lippe, Robert–Rocket Homes Real Estate LLC

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Lisee, Charles–Berkshire Hathaway HomeService             Saad, Dana–Anthony Djon Luxury Real Estat
Llewellyn, Thomas–EXP Realty, LLC                         Samet, Heather–Rocket Homes Real Estate LLC
Lloyd, Janet–EXP Realty, LLC                              Samman, Rina–Keller Williams Paint Creek
Lockett, Rob–Prep Realty                                  Saravanan, Siddharth–Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel Bi
Lockhart, Najuan–KW Home Realty                           Sarkar, Mousumi–Real Estate One Novi
Logan, Andrea–EXP Realty, LLC                             Sartor, Carol–Hometown Realty Source, LLC
Lopez-Luna, Jair–Rocket Homes Real Estate LLC             Schwark, Kyle–KW Advantage
Luxon, Ross–Thrive Realty Company                         Semma, Maher–Real Estate One Farm. Hills
Lynch, Carol–Real Living Kee Realty Clinton               Sever, Terry–Century 21 Row
Mann, Keith–Century 21 Curran & Oberski                   Shahu, Fatjon–Rocket Homes Real Estate LLC
Manzo, Paulina–Rocket Homes Real Estate LLC               Shamma, Raymond–Horizon Real Estate Group, Inc
Mariya, Aziz–EXP Realty, LLC                              Shelton, Elijah–EXP Realty, LLC
Marrone, Ryan–Anthony Djon Luxury Real Estat              Smith, Eric–Jason Mitchell
Marsh, Naoko–Relo Redac Inc.                              Smith, Dana–Rocket Homes Real Estate LLC
Marshall, Mira–Brookstone, Realtors                       Sosa, Kemper–Keller Williams Realty Central
Martens, Simone–BellaBay Realty Tri-Counties              Spagnuolo, Ryan–KW Professionals
Martin, Daniel–Source Realty                              Spaniolo, Paul–NextHome Aegis Properties
Martin, Brent–Abode Detroit                               St. Peter, Ina–Clients First, Realtors®
Martinez-Garcia, Jacqueline–Century 21 Curran & Oberski   Stephens, William–Remerica Integrity II
Maulbetsch, Courtney–EXP Realty, LLC                      Stewert, Lane–MI Choice Realty, LLC
Mayo-McConnell, Kimber–KW Advantage                       Stokes, Aaron–Keller Williams Metro
McCullough, Tiffany–Keller Williams Metro                 Stone, Joshua–Rocket Homes Real Estate LLC
McGee, Michael–Keller Williams Realty AA Mrkt             Tan, Adam–EXP Realty, LLC
McGee, Tymesia–EXP Realty, LLC                            Taylor, Tyesha–Keller Williams Realty Central
Meesseman, Crystal–CAULEY KUHN REALTY LLC                 Thornton, Vickie–Elite Realty
Mehlberg, Zachary–Century 21 Curran & Oberski             Torrey, Robert–NextHome Showcase
Meier, Tonya–Preferred, Realtors Ltd                      Trail, Marc–Key Realty One
Mendoza, Mario–Elite Realty                               Travers, Natasha–KW Advantage
Michael, James–KMP Realty LLC                             Tucci, Morgan–Arterra Realty LLC
Miles, Johnay–Ideal Real Estate Advisors,LLC              Tudor, Michael–KW Advantage
Miller, Stephen–Stukkie Real Estate                       Underwood, Miranda–Crown Real Estate Group
Miller, Robyn–Next Step Real Estate LLC                   Vazquez, David–Re/Max Defined
Moore, Denise–EXP Realty, LLC                             Vellucci, Deborah–KW Advantage
Moore, Anthony–Anthony Moore                              Volltrauer, Jason–CAULEY KUHN REALTY LLC
Morgan, Rachel–Coldwell Banker Professionals              Walker, Antoon–KW Home Realty
Mumbiro, Julia–Keller Williams Paint Creek                Waltower, Benson–Waltower Realty LLC
Myrick, Kymosh–EXP REALTY, LLC                            Weatherspoon, Anthony–EXP Realty, LLC
Naumovski, Louie–RE/MAX First                             Weberman, Daniel–Logical Living LLC
O'Den, Christl–Century 21 Today, Inc.                     West, Raquel–EXP Realty, LLC
Ontiveros, Andrew–CMS Realty LLC                          Whan, Jeremey–Max Broock, REALTORS, Brmnghm
Owens, Monique–Veronica Todd Realty                       Wieck, Nicole–Keller Williams Metro
Panski, Frank–Panski & Associates Realty                  Willeke, Carolyn–Keller Williams Paint Creek
Parks, Kellie–Re/Max Town & Country                       Williams, Kandice–Pretty Homes Realty, LLC
Patton, Mary–Re/Max Defined                               Williams, Patrick–KW Advantage
Paul, Tanya–EXP Realty, LLC                               Willingham, Tiffany–EXP Realty, LLC
Pelc, Adam–EXP Realty, LLC                                Wilson, Cheryl–Re/Max Eclipse
Pfeifer, Kristen–X1 Realty                                Yatskiv, Oleh–Max Broock, REALTORS, Brmnghm
Philo, Jeremy–Preferred, Realtors Ltd                     Zaher, Mohamed–Century 21 Row-West Bloomfield
Pier, Mary–Keller Williams Realty Central                 Zajac, Kristina–Re/Max Dynamic
Pocius, Cheryl–Keller Williams Paint Creek                Zebari, Rox–Weichert, Realtors-Select
Posey, LaTrease–EXP Realty, LLC
Potash, Melissa–Shain Park, REALTORS
Purnell, Jason–Expert Realty Solutions Inc.
Quainton, Marcia–Keller Williams Realty Central
Ramaiah, Vandana–Brikho Properties
Ray, Shelena–Rocket Homes Real Estate LLC
                                                                 We Couldn’t Do It Without You
Reynaert, Darby–Thrive Realty Company
Richardson, Jennifer–RE/MAX Home Sale Service
Richardson, Christopher–KW Advantage                             THANK YOU ORIENTATION SPONSORS
Ridenour, Ashley–EXP Realty, LLC
Romain, Letoni–Nextpointe Real Estate Service
                                                                 FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2021:
Roosenberg, Jennifer–Jennifer Lynn Roosenberg                    CUTCO CLOSING GIFTS
Roy, Stephen–W Realty
Ruiz, Alleyah–Century 21 Curran & Oberski

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R PA C R E P O R T

                             By GORDON MCCANN
                             GMAR RPAC Chair

                             Often I have heard from fellow
                             Realtors: What does RPAC do!
                               The REALTOR® Party is a powerful alliance of         For first-time home buyers, GMAR is
                             REALTORS® and REALTOR® Associations working          advocating creating the First-Time Homebuyer
                             to advance public policies and candidates that       Savings Account.  Passage of Senate Bills 120
                             build strong communities, protect property           and 121 would create an innovative savings
                             interests and promote a vibrant business             tool to support homeownership in Michigan,
                             environment. From this perspective, RPAC is to       fostering financial literacy, investment in our
                             ensure you have a future in selling real property.   state, and retaining talent.
                                Some of the current issues in Michigan we are       These bills would create a new incentivized
                             concerned with are Preserving Private Property       savings account that could be opened jointly
                             Rights and Forst-Time Homebuyers Savings             or individually to benefit qualified first-time
                             Account. Currently, Vacation Rentals are being       homebuyer beneficiaries. Like the trendy
                             threatened in Michigan. Vacation rentals and the     Michigan Education Savings model, this savings
                             strength of the second-home market in Michigan       account would provide up to 20 years of
                             are essential to the health of Michigan's            investment deductibility off an account holder's
                             economy. We have been a vacation and tourism         state income tax, allowing the interest on the
                             destination for decades. The short-term rental of    designated account to grow tax-free.
                             a fully furnished vacation home has long been          The future of selling Real Estate is in your
                             a valued option for vacationers in Michigan.         hands. By making your investment in RPAC, you
                             It is also a significant property right for those    are helping to ensure YOU have a future business
                             homeowners that choose to open their homes to        for clients' current and future generations. You
                             visitors.                                            can contact GMAR to make your investment for
                                Currently, there is a Michigan House              your future today.
                             Bill 4046 being discussed to protect these
                             private property rights. This legislation does
                             not prevent local government enforcement.
                             Local governments now possess the tools – in
                             their nuisance ordinances and housing codes
                             – to protect public safety and address any
                             discourteous behavior – whether from a year-
                             round occupant or a short-term rental.

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R PA C I N V E S T O R S

   Thank You GMAR
   RPAC Investors
      GMAR would like to extend a sincere thank you to all of the members who have made their investment in RPAC, the REALTORS® Political Action
   Committee. By investing in RPAC, these members are supporting REALTOR®-friendly legislators and policy initiatives that reflect the REALTOR® core
   values; protecting private property rights, reducing burdensome regulations on the industry and preserving the American Dream of Homeownership.

   Below we recognize and applaud GMAR members who invested in RPAC for the month of March 2021.

   Christopher Adams                     Staci Dean                            Luke Holcomb                           David Mathieu                         Terry Sever
   Jacob Alkassyonan                     Debra DeAngelo                        Jennifer Hoover                        David Maurice                         Raymond Shamma
   Joseph Anderson                       Melissa Degen                         Kevin Hultgren                         Roger McDaid                          Sherry Sharbaugh
   Stephanie Anderson                    John DesJardins                       Connie Isbell                          Zachary Mehlberg                      Rutha Sharpe
   Phillip Ausman                        Brian DeVore                          Ronald Jasgur                          Tonya Meier                           Elijah Shelton
   Traci Austin                          Margaret Dresser                      Raymond Jeffrey                        Alan Millard                          Saif Siddiqui
   Ismaeel Badawi                        Courtney Drew                         Elizabeth Johnson                      Stephen Miller                        Devon Smith
   Kathleen Barker                       Nancy Duncanson                       Gordon Johnson                         Levend Montgomery                     Eric Smith
   Robbin Barnes                         Michael Dunn                          LeAnne Johnson                         David Morgan                          Ryan Spagnuolo
   Fiorenza Bartolotta                   Jon Eckerly                           Sherri Johnson                         Kymosh Myrick                         Linda Spindura
   Ashley Bey                            Alonzo Edwards                        Verlena Johnson                        Marc Nocera                           Ina St. Peter
   Austin Black                          Cathy Elias                           Meriem Kadi                            Clara Norris                          Michael Swanberg
   Nathan Boji                           Jane Evans                            Mary Anne Kennedy                      Kate O'Connell                        Brenda Szlachta
   Carla Bond                            Anthony Facione                       Bonnie Kerman                          Christl O'Den                         Ronnie Targanski
   Mark Bondoni                          Jeffery Fanto                         Pam King                               Andrew Ontiveros                      Greg Taylor
   Sharon Bonner                         Fadel Farhat                          Elizabeth Kochan                       Melissa Owens                         Stephanie Taylor
   Jason Borregard                       Khalil Farhat                         Bill Kokenos                           Jeffrey Packer                        Ronald Vesche
   Melissa Botsford                      Michael Fazio                         Lonnie Kupras                          Tanya Paul                            Jason Volltrauer
   Christin Bracken                      Michael Fontana                       Constance La Barge Thomas              Marlene Paulson                       Christopher Waring
   Shawna Broughton                      Sarah Foster                          Brad La Forest                         Adam Pelc                             Catherine Waun
   Althea Brown                          Cloteal Fowler                        Morgan Laughlin                        Dorene Phan                           Anthony Weatherspoon
   Loretta Brown                         Ashley Franklin                       Christopher Lee                        Jeremy Philo                          Katie Weaver
   Steven Brown                          Sherry Frazier                        Sheilah Lemanski                       Charles Pickering                     Mark Webberly, NMLS #139326
   Kelvin Buckner                        Ellen Frink                           Charles Lisee                          Christopher Plummer                   Misty Weisenberger
   Kimberlee Byers                       Jerry Gardner                         James Littlepage                       Melissa Potash                        Jeremey Whan
   James Bynum                           Donnie Georvassilis                   Najuan Lockhart                        Aaron Pringle                         Vicki Whitt
   Shane Carnagie                        Amanda Germain                        Andrea Logan                           April Rasky                           Nicole Wieck
   Natashia Caruso                       Sarah Gilleran                        Peggy Loverde                          Eric Raymo                            Carolyn Willeke
   Jordan Cavataio                       Dianne Gouin                          Judith Lovrince                        Darby Reynaert                        Kandice Williams
   Katherine Chelovich                   Amber Graham                          Ross Luxon                             Heidi Rhome                           Sheila Williams
   Syed Chowdhury                        Timothy Haggerty                      Magan Malkiewicz Williams              Elizabeth Rogers                      Wanda Williams
   Rudolph Cianfarani                    Adam Hammons                          Matthew Manninen                       Chris Romanelli                       Tiffany Willingham
   Joel Clark                            Torantie Hankins                      Aziz Mariya                            Jennifer Roosenberg                   Cheryl Wilson
   Debby Clinesmith                      Michael Hannah                        Yvonne Marks                           Keith Ruloff                          Jade Wimpey
   Lisa Cox                              Karen Harlin                          Ryan Marrone                           Frederick Ryckman                     Mary Wolfe
   Todd Craft                            Cynthia Harris                        Simone Martens                         Karen Ryckman                         Carol Woodard
   Rebecca Cunningham                    Elizabeth Harris                      Daniel Martin                          Dana Saad                             Brian Yaldoo
   Christopher Daggy                     Richard Harrison                      Diane Martin                           Adrienne Sain                         Nhia Yang
   Abir Danial                           Jason Heilig                          Roger Martin                           Mohammad Saleem                       Mohamed Zaher
   Bernadine Davis                       George-Micha Higgins                  Dominic Marzicola                      Carol Sartor                          Jonathan Zaia
   Emily Day                             Kevin Higgins                         Cecile Massey                          Carol Schrauben

   *Contributions are not deductible for Federal income tax purposes. RPAC contributions are voluntary and used for political purposes. You may refuse to contribute without reprisal or
   otherwise impacting your membership rights. For individuals investing $1,000.00 or greater, up to 30% of this total investment may be forwarded to the National Association of REALTORS®
   RPAC. All amounts forwarded to the National Association of REALTORS® RPAC are charged against the applicable contribution limits under 2 U.S.C. 441a

                                                                                                                                                              Metropolitan REALTOR® | 13
F R O M A N A F F I L I AT E

                             By RENEE SMITH
                             2021 GMAR Affiliate Committee Chair
                             Title Partners/Business Development Manager
                             rsmith@mytitlepartners.com

                             April Showers bring May Flowers!!!
                             LET MAY BE YOUR TIME TO BLOOM

                               Have you started spring cleaning your                  The link below is few helpful tips from Mind
                             business? If not, now is the time to get it started.   Body Online that will get you motivated to start
                               Take the time to clean out your workspace,           your spring cleaning.
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                             up your database, revamp marketing strategies,         whenever we can. Please reach out to any of us,
                             set your 2nd quarter goals, sign up for continuing     and you will find how many tools you already
                             education or one of the many certifications            have in your toolbox to help your clients!!
                             GMAR classes have to offer.                              https://www.mindbodyonline.com/business/
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                                                                                               Metropolitan REALTOR® | 15
REALCOMP MONTHLY HOUSING STATISTICS
                         REPORT NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
    Here are the monthly real estate statistics for the month of March for the Tri-County area. The PDF of housing statistics can
    also be located in our knowledge library here: gmaronline.com/resources/library

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Local Market Update – March 2021
A Research Tool Provided by Realcomp

GMAR® Report
Covers the Greater Metropolitan Area of Detroit, including but not limited to locales in Lapeer, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne
Counties.

  Residential                                                                                March                                                               Year to Date
  Key Metrics                                                       2020                      2021              % Change               Thru 3-2020               Thru 3-2021                % Change
  New Listings                                                      4,445                    4,862                + 9.4%                   12,937                   11,690                     - 9.6%
  Pending Sales                                                     2,951                    4,228               + 43.3%                     9,438                  10,718                     + 13.6%
  Closed Sales                                                      3,282                    3,475                + 5.9%                     8,872                   9,434                     + 6.3%
  Days on Market Until Sale                                           48                       31                 - 35.4%                     51                        33                     - 35.3%
  Median Sales Price*                                            $180,000                $202,500                + 12.5%                 $168,000                  $195,000                    + 16.1%
  Average Sales Price*                                           $219,254                $258,739                + 18.0%                 $208,956                  $244,233                    + 16.9%
  Percent of List Price Received*                                  97.4%                     100.3%               + 3.0%                     96.8%                   99.4%                     + 2.7%
  Inventory of Homes for Sale                                       8,500                    3,819                - 55.1%                     ––                        ––                        ––
  Months Supply of Inventory                                          2.2                      0.9                - 59.1%                     ––                        ––                        ––

  Condo                                                                                      March                                                               Year to Date
  Key Metrics                                                       2020                      2021              % Change               Thru 3-2020               Thru 3-2021                % Change
  New Listings                                                       879                     1,023               + 16.4%                     2,637                   2,538                     - 3.8%
  Pending Sales                                                      535                      963                + 80.0%                     1,834                   2,302                     + 25.5%
  Closed Sales                                                       677                      752                + 11.1%                     1,813                   1,931                     + 6.5%
  Days on Market Until Sale                                           51                       41                 - 19.6%                     51                        42                     - 17.6%
  Median Sales Price*                                            $170,000                $185,000                 + 8.8%                 $165,750                  $180,000                    + 8.6%
  Average Sales Price*                                           $207,767                $227,979                 + 9.7%                 $206,561                  $220,768                    + 6.9%
  Percent of List Price Received*                                  97.7%                     99.0%                + 1.3%                     97.3%                   98.5%                     + 1.2%
  Inventory of Homes for Sale                                       1,852                    1,055                - 43.0%                     ––                        ––                        ––
  Months Supply of Inventory                                          2.6                      1.4                - 46.2%                     ––                        ––                        ––
* Does not account for sale concessions and/or downpayment assistance. | Percent changes are calculated using rounded figures and can sometimes look extreme due to small sample size.

  Median Sales Price - Residential                                                                       Median Sales Price - Condo
  Rolling 12-Month Calculation                                                   All MLS                 Rolling 12-Month Calculation                                                      All MLS
                                                                            GMAR® Report                                                                                              GMAR® Report
  $250,000                                                                                                $200,000

                                                                                                          $175,000
  $200,000

                                                                                                          $150,000
  $150,000

                                                                                                          $125,000

  $100,000
                                                                                                          $100,000

   $50,000
                                                                                                           $75,000

        $0                                                                                                 $50,000
          1-2003   1-2005   1-2007   1-2009   1-2011   1-2013   1-2015     1-2017   1-2019    1-2021              1-2003   1-2005   1-2007    1-2009    1-2011    1-2013     1-2015   1-2017    1-2019   1-2021

  A rolling 12-month calculation represents the current month and the 11 months prior in a single data point. If no activity occurred during a month, the line extends to the next available data point.
                                                                                                                           Current as of April 7, 2021. All data from Realcomp II Ltd. Report © 2021 ShowingTime.

                                                                                                                                                                             Metropolitan REALTOR® | 17
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
                Statistics Contact:
                        Francine L. Green, Realcomp II Ltd. [248-553-3003, ext. 114], fgreen@corp.realcomp.com

                             MEDIAN SALES PRICE HIGHEST IN 6 MONTHS,
                                     TOP MARCH IN 18 YEARS
                        Show ings per list ing m ost in a ny m onth in 1 6 years

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Listing and Sales Summary Report
March Year-Over-Year Quick Comparisons:
 March
     • Median 2021 Sales Price was up by 13.5% from $185,000 to $210,000. Highest month since
 Listing        and Sales2020;
           September            SummaryHighest  Report
                                                     March in 18 years (2003).
     •
 March 2021Average        Showings       per   Home       increased from 6.9 to 19.5. Most in any month in 16 years (2005).
     • New Listings were up by 4.6% from 11,804 to 12,350.
     • Pending Sales were              up
                                   Total    by (Units)
                                         Sales  29.2% from 8,329        toSales
                                                                   Median   10,763.
                                                                                 Prices              Average DOM        On-Market Listings (Ending Inventory)
     • Closed Sales were              up slightly   by
                                Mar-21 Mar-20 % Change
                                                         0.5%   from
                                                              Mar-21
                                                                      9,091    to 9,138.
                                                                          Mar-20     % Change Mar-21 Mar-20 % Change    Mar-21      Mar-20      % Change
     • Listings that were
 All MLS (All Inclusive)        9,138
                                     both   listed+0.5%
                                         9,091
                                                    and pended      in the
                                                             $210,000
                                                                            same month
                                                                         $185,000     +13.5%
                                                                                              were
                                                                                                 38
                                                                                                     at 6,620.
                                                                                                         66
                                                                                                                This represents
                                                                                                               -42.4%    10,916
                                                                                                                                 54%     of the -58.5%
                                                                                                                                    26,295
                                                                                                                                                    new
           listings for the month
 City of Detroit*                387      and
                                          337 62%
                                   Total Sales  (Units) of the pended
                                                  +14.8%
                                                                   Medianlistings.
                                                              $69,350
                                                                           Sales Prices
                                                                          $45,000     +54.1%     57
                                                                                                     Average DOM
                                                                                                         69    -17.4%
                                                                                                                        On-Market Listings (Ending Inventory)
                                                                                                                          1,061      2,205        -51.9%
     • The average
 Dearborn/Dearborn    Heights* days
                                 154 onMar-20
                                Mar-21   market
                                          133       decreased
                                                 %+15.8%
                                                    Change        by 42.4%
                                                              Mar-21
                                                             $175,000          from%+13.6%
                                                                          Mar-20
                                                                         $154,000      66  to 38
                                                                                       Change      days.
                                                                                               Mar-21
                                                                                                 24    Mar-20
                                                                                                         32   %-25.0%
                                                                                                                Change  Mar-21
                                                                                                                           151      Mar-20
                                                                                                                                      344       %-56.1%
                                                                                                                                                    Change
 All • (All
     MLS
 Downriver Median
             Area*      Sales Price
               Inclusive)        329 was
                                9,138       up by+0.5%
                                         9,091
                                          365        13.5%$145,000
                                                   -9.9%      from $185,000
                                                             $210,000    $185,000 to +11.5%
                                                                         $130,000     $210,000.
                                                                                      +13.5%     38
                                                                                                 28      66
                                                                                                         42    -42.4%
                                                                                                               -33.3%    10,916
                                                                                                                           264      26,295
                                                                                                                                      701         -58.5%
                                                                                                                                                  -62.3%
 City
 Genesee   Months-Supply of
     •of Detroit*
           County                434 Inventory
                                 387      337
                                          456     was
                                                   -4.8%down
                                                  +14.8%         by 61.5%
                                                              $69,350
                                                             $180,000         from 2.6
                                                                          $45,000
                                                                         $147,175          to 1.0.31
                                                                                      +54.1%
                                                                                      +22.3%     57      69
                                                                                                         59    -17.4%
                                                                                                               -47.5%     1,061
                                                                                                                           490       2,205
                                                                                                                                     1,113        -51.9%
                                                                                                                                                  -56.0%
     • Wayne*
 Greater   Average Showings
 Dearborn/Dearborn    Heights*  1,200 per1,115
                                 154       Home+7.6%
                                          133       increased
                                                  +15.8%         from 6.9
                                                             $175,000
                                                             $180,000        to 19.5.
                                                                         $154,000
                                                                         $161,000     +13.6%
                                                                                      +11.8%     24
                                                                                                 27      32
                                                                                                         42    -25.0%
                                                                                                               -35.7%      151
                                                                                                                          1,067       344
                                                                                                                                     2,462        -56.1%
                                                                                                                                                  -56.7%
 Downriver  Area*
 Grosse Pointe  Areas*                    329
                                           85            365
                                                          70           -9.9%
                                                                      +21.4%             $145,000
                                                                                         $355,000            $130,000
                                                                                                             $292,500             +11.5%
                                                                                                                                  +21.4%              28
                                                                                                                                                      39            42
                                                                                                                                                                    55          -33.3%
                                                                                                                                                                                -29.1%                264
                                                                                                                                                                                                      103                  701
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           210               -62.3%
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             -51.0%
 Genesee   County
 Hillsdale County                         434
                                           52            456
                                                          42           -4.8%
                                                                      +23.8%             $180,000
                                                                                         $122,500            $147,175
                                                                                                             $133,250             +22.3%
                                                                                                                                   -8.1%              31
                                                                                                                                                      79            59
                                                                                                                                                                   103          -47.5%
                                                                                                                                                                                -23.3%                490
                                                                                                                                                                                                       83                 1,113
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           169               -56.0%
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             -50.9%
 Greater Wayne*
 Huron County                           1,200
                                           7           1,115
                                                          5           +7.6%
                                                                      +40.0%             $180,000
                                                                                         $147,000            $161,000
                                                                                                              $68,900            +11.8%
                                                                                                                                 +113.4%              27
                                                                                                                                                      65            42
                                                                                                                                                                   206          -35.7%
                                                                                                                                                                                -68.4%               1,067
                                                                                                                                                                                                       21                 2,462
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            65               -56.7%
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             -67.7%
 Grosse
 JacksonPointe
         CountyAreas*                     85
                                         155             70
                                                        177           +21.4%
                                                                      -12.4%             $355,000
                                                                                         $155,000            $292,500
                                                                                                             $133,000            +21.4%
                                                                                                                                 +16.5%               39
                                                                                                                                                      70            55
                                                                                                                                                                    80          -29.1%
                                                                                                                                                                                -12.5%                103
                                                                                                                                                                                                      321                  210
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           436               -51.0%
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             -26.4%
 Hillsdale County
 Lapeer County                             52
                                           76             42
                                                          82          +23.8%
                                                                       -7.3%             $122,500
                                                                                         $222,550            $133,250
                                                                                                             $209,000             -8.1%
                                                                                                                                  +6.5%               79
                                                                                                                                                      37           103
                                                                                                                                                                    61          -23.3%
                                                                                                                                                                                -39.3%                 83
                                                                                                                                                                                                      143                  169
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           317               -50.9%
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             -54.9%
 Huron  County
 Lenawee County                             7
                                          106              5
                                                         115          +40.0%
                                                                       -7.8%             $147,000
                                                                                         $174,950             $68,900
                                                                                                             $148,500            +113.4%
                                                                                                                                 +17.8%               65
                                                                                                                                                      60           206
                                                                                                                                                                    81          -68.4%
                                                                                                                                                                                -25.9%                 21
                                                                                                                                                                                                      209                   65
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           305               -67.7%
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             -31.5%
 Jackson  County
 Livingston County                       155
                                         225             177
                                                         233          -12.4%
                                                                       -3.4%             $155,000
                                                                                         $310,000            $133,000
                                                                                                             $275,000             +16.5%
                                                                                                                                  +12.7%              70
                                                                                                                                                      35            80
                                                                                                                                                                    47          -12.5%
                                                                                                                                                                                -25.5%                321
                                                                                                                                                                                                      268                  436
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           595               -26.4%
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             -55.0%
 Lapeer
 Macomb  County
          County                          76
                                        1,077             82
                                                         988           -7.3%
                                                                      +9.0%              $222,550
                                                                                         $195,000            $209,000
                                                                                                             $172,500             +6.5%
                                                                                                                                  +13.0%              37
                                                                                                                                                      28            61
                                                                                                                                                                    44          -39.3%
                                                                                                                                                                                -36.4%                143
                                                                                                                                                                                                      786                  317
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2,110              -54.9%
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             -62.7%
 Lenawee  County
 Metro Detroit Area*                     106
                                        4,362           115
                                                       4,163           -7.8%
                                                                      +4.8%              $174,950
                                                                                         $219,260            $148,500
                                                                                                             $198,300             +17.8%
                                                                                                                                  +10.6%              60
                                                                                                                                                      32            81
                                                                                                                                                                    46          -25.9%
                                                                                                                                                                                -30.4%                209
                                                                                                                                                                                                     4,867                305
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         10,858              -31.5%
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             -55.2%
 Livingston County
 Monroe County                           225
                                         133            233
                                                        150            -3.4%
                                                                      -11.3%             $310,000
                                                                                         $200,000            $275,000
                                                                                                             $184,950             +12.7%
                                                                                                                                  +8.1%               35
                                                                                                                                                      52            47
                                                                                                                                                                    71          -25.5%
                                                                                                                                                                                -26.8%                268
                                                                                                                                                                                                      233                 595
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          334                -55.0%
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             -30.2%
 Macomb
 MontcalmCounty
           County                       1,077
                                          56            988
                                                         57            +9.0%
                                                                       -1.8%             $195,000
                                                                                         $162,500            $172,500
                                                                                                             $150,000             +13.0%
                                                                                                                                  +8.3%               28
                                                                                                                                                      50            44
                                                                                                                                                                    87          -36.4%
                                                                                                                                                                                -42.5%                786
                                                                                                                                                                                                       66                 2,110
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           177               -62.7%
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             -62.7%
 Metro Detroit
 Oakland CountyArea*                    4,362
                                        1,473          4,163
                                                       1,490           +4.8%
                                                                       -1.1%             $219,260
                                                                                         $286,500            $198,300
                                                                                                             $260,000             +10.6%
                                                                                                                                  +10.2%              32
                                                                                                                                                      32            46
                                                                                                                                                                    46          -30.4%
                                                                                                                                                                                -30.4%               4,867
                                                                                                                                                                                                     1,685               10,858
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          3,486              -55.2%
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             -51.7%
 Monroe
 SaginawCounty
          County                          133
                                          164           150
                                                        153           -11.3%
                                                                      +7.2%              $200,000
                                                                                         $130,250            $184,950
                                                                                                             $109,900             +8.1%
                                                                                                                                  +18.5%              52
                                                                                                                                                      32            71
                                                                                                                                                                    75          -26.8%
                                                                                                                                                                                -57.3%                233
                                                                                                                                                                                                      119                  334
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           318               -30.2%
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             -62.6%
 Montcalm
 Sanilac   County
         County                            56
                                           28            57
                                                         27            -1.8%
                                                                      +3.7%              $162,500
                                                                                         $167,625            $150,000
                                                                                                             $124,900             +8.3%
                                                                                                                                  +34.2%              50
                                                                                                                                                     110            87
                                                                                                                                                                    69          -42.5%
                                                                                                                                                                                +59.4%                 66
                                                                                                                                                                                                       52                  177
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           156               -62.7%
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             -66.7%
 Oakland
 ShiawasseeCounty
              County                    1,473
                                          74           1,490
                                                         68            -1.1%
                                                                      +8.8%              $286,500
                                                                                         $133,750            $260,000
                                                                                                             $156,250             +10.2%
                                                                                                                                  -14.4%              32
                                                                                                                                                      31            46
                                                                                                                                                                    61          -30.4%
                                                                                                                                                                                -49.2%               1,685
                                                                                                                                                                                                       67                 3,486
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           174               -51.7%
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             -61.5%
 Saginaw   County
 St. Clair County                        164
                                         164             153
                                                         159          +7.2%
                                                                      +3.1%              $130,250
                                                                                         $193,000            $109,900
                                                                                                             $165,000             +18.5%
                                                                                                                                  +17.0%              32
                                                                                                                                                      38            75
                                                                                                                                                                    51          -57.3%
                                                                                                                                                                                -25.5%                119
                                                                                                                                                                                                      200                  318
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           517               -62.6%
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             -61.3%
 Sanilac
 Tuscola County
         County                           28
                                          28              27
                                                          33          +3.7%
                                                                      -15.2%             $167,625
                                                                                         $172,500            $124,900
                                                                                                             $123,500             +34.2%
                                                                                                                                  +39.7%             110
                                                                                                                                                      34            69
                                                                                                                                                                    91          +59.4%
                                                                                                                                                                                -62.6%                 52
                                                                                                                                                                                                       28                  156
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            68               -66.7%
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             -58.8%
 Shiawassee County
 Washtenaw County                         74
                                         378             68
                                                        312           +8.8%
                                                                      +21.2%             $133,750
                                                                                         $330,000            $156,250
                                                                                                             $293,500             -14.4%
                                                                                                                                  +12.4%              31
                                                                                                                                                      32            61
                                                                                                                                                                    54          -49.2%
                                                                                                                                                                                -40.7%                 67
                                                                                                                                                                                                      749                  174
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1,190              -61.5%
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             -37.1%
 St. ClairCounty
 Wayne     County                        164
                                        1,587           159
                                                       1,452          +3.1%
                                                                      +9.3%              $193,000
                                                                                         $161,000            $165,000
                                                                                                             $140,000             +17.0%
                                                                                                                                  +15.0%              38
                                                                                                                                                      34            51
                                                                                                                                                                    48          -25.5%
                                                                                                                                                                                -29.2%                200
                                                                                                                                                                                                     2,128                 517
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4,667              -61.3%
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             -54.4%
 *Tuscola    County
   Included in county numbers.             28            33           -15.2%             $172,500            $123,500             +39.7%              34            91          -62.6%                 28                   68               -58.8%
 Washtenaw County                         378            312          +21.2%             $330,000            $293,500             +12.4%              32            54          -40.7%                749                 1,190              -37.1%
 Wayne County                    Current 1,587            1,452
                                         as of April 7, 2021. All data from+9.3%
                                                                            Realcomp II Ltd. $161,000               $140,000
                                                                                             This report is not to be                   +15.0%
                                                                                                                      reproduced or redistributed            34
                                                                                                                                                  without Realcomp's      48written consent.
                                                                                                                                                                     express          -29.2%
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Metropolitan REALTOR® | 19
                                                                                                                                                                                                          2,128but not guaranteed.
                                                                                                                                                                                             Data deemed reliable            4,667 Report © 2021-54.4%
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