<?xml version="1.0"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>East Lansing Michigan Real Estate News &amp; Listings Presented By Keller Williams Realty</title><link>http://www.robertdowding.com</link><description></description><lastBuildDate>Sat, 31 Jul 2010 08:45:22 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title>Lansing Short Sale with original 1930 hardwood floors</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.robertdowding.com/property/339-Stoner-Lansing-Michigan/i/242467/0/t?pid=" title="" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>This Short Sale home has 1930 original hardwood floors and&nbsp;2.5 car pole barn in the backyard.</p>]]></description><link>http://www.robertdowding.com/property/339-Stoner-Lansing-Michigan</link><guid>http://www.robertdowding.com/property/339-Stoner-Lansing-Michigan</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 21:30:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gorgeous one owner condo with open floor plan</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.robertdowding.com/property/6003-Vienna-Lansing-Michigan/i/242431/0/t?pid=" title="Front" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><div>Gorgeous one owner condo with a tiled foyer, a spacious 20x14 master suite including a full bath, with a walk-in closet and an additional closet. The large open eat in kitchen includes all appliances and has a separate desk area for your everyday to do's. The very open living room is attached to dining an includes a gas fireplace and access to the private back patio. Additionally the 1st floor is home to another nicely sized bedroom, a 2nd full bath and the laundry. The full finished basement includes a 20x14 rec-room, a 2nd large room perfect for a home office or exercise room with a walk-in closet and an egress window and a 3rd full bath. There are built-in closets in the large utility room and ample storage for your extra items. Contact us today for your private showing.</div>]]></description><link>http://www.robertdowding.com/property/6003-Vienna-Lansing-Michigan</link><guid>http://www.robertdowding.com/property/6003-Vienna-Lansing-Michigan</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 20:04:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Move-In-Ready ranch near playground</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.robertdowding.com/property/4413-Hyacinth-Holt-Michigan/i/241279/0/t?pid=" title="Front" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><div>THIS BEAUTIFUL HOME NESTLED ON A CUL-DE-SAC IN AN ESTABLISHED NEIGHBORHOOD, JUST STEPS FROM A COMMUNITY PLAYGROUND IS MOVE IN READY. BUILT IN 2001 WITH ANDERSEN WINDOWS THROUGHOUT, THE MASTER BEDROOM HAS HIS AND HERS CLOSETS AND PRIVATE ACCESS TO A FULL BATH. ENJOY A LARGE OPEN KITCHEN WITH AN ISLAND FOR THE COOK. THE BASEMENT HAS TWO EGRESS WINDOWS AND HAS BEEN RECENTLY FINISHED, INCLUDING ANOTHER FULL BATH, LARGE BEDROOM AND A VERY NICE FAMILY ROOM. OUTSIDE IS A DECK AND BRICK PATIO AS WELL THE YARD BACKS UP TO A LARGE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMONS AREA. SET UP YOUR PRIVATE SHOWING TODAY.</div>]]></description><link>http://www.robertdowding.com/property/4413-Hyacinth-Holt-Michigan</link><guid>http://www.robertdowding.com/property/4413-Hyacinth-Holt-Michigan</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:35:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Completely remodeled and updated home</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.robertdowding.com/property/824-Cleveland-Lansing-Michigan/i/237801/0/t?pid=" title="Front" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>Gorgeous 2 bedroom home centrally located to get to downtown, Old Town or East Lansing. Updated throughout with fresh paint, beautiful original woodwork, a formal dining room with a built in window seat and beamed ceiling. A walk up attic for extra storage is located just off the bathroom. Outside this home has update with vinyl siding and a roof with a complete tear off and new decking. A fully landscaped yard with tons of perennials and a private fenced back yard with a stone patio and shed for your extra storage needs. Contact us today for your private showing.</p>]]></description><link>http://www.robertdowding.com/property/824-Cleveland-Lansing-Michigan</link><guid>http://www.robertdowding.com/property/824-Cleveland-Lansing-Michigan</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:32:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Condo with new paint and carpet with walk-out basement</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.robertdowding.com/property/1824-Willow-Creek-Lansing-Michigan/i/234106/0/t?pid=" title="Front" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>This is a very well cared for home in Delta Twp, Grand Ledge Schools. The first floor features a large tiled foyer with open stairwell to the lower level. The dining and living rooms have beautiful hardwood flooring, vaulted ceiling and a slider to the rear deck overlooking a wooded lot. The first floor is also home to the master suite, 2nd bedroom and 2nd full bath. A large open kitchen has access to the garage as well as the mud room/laundry area. Downstairs has too many features to photograph with a finished, walkout Family Room including a wet bar, the 3rd full bedroom with a large walk-in closet, a small private office and a stunning 3rd full bathroom with a Michigan Stone lined whirlpool tub and an additional shower. Contact us today for your priate viewing of this great listing.</p>]]></description><link>http://www.robertdowding.com/property/1824-Willow-Creek-Lansing-Michigan</link><guid>http://www.robertdowding.com/property/1824-Willow-Creek-Lansing-Michigan</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 21:14:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Partially finished basement and large master suite</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.robertdowding.com/property/2323-Tiffany-Holt-Michigan/i/234102/0/t?pid=" title="Front" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><div>Welcome to 2323 Tiffany, this home is located in Hearthside subdivision just minutes from Delhi Twps. Valhalla Park. The home features formal living and dining rooms just off the open two story foyer. The kitchen overlooks the breakfast nook with a sliding glass door to the rear deck and fenced yard as well as the 1st floor family room. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, one of which is part of the large master suite, including a walk in closet and spacious bedroom. The basement has been partially finished and has ample room for entertaining, playing or additional home office space. It has also been stubbed for another full bathroom. Call today to schedule your private showing of this great home.</div>]]></description><link>http://www.robertdowding.com/property/2323-Tiffany-Holt-Michigan</link><guid>http://www.robertdowding.com/property/2323-Tiffany-Holt-Michigan</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 21:05:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>1.1 acre Vacant Lot on tree-lined street</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.robertdowding.com/property/E-Broadway-Charlotte-Michigan/i/231525/0/t?pid=" title="" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>Vacant land 1.1 acre lot on a beautiful&nbsp;tree-lined street.</p>]]></description><link>http://www.robertdowding.com/property/E-Broadway-Charlotte-Michigan</link><guid>http://www.robertdowding.com/property/E-Broadway-Charlotte-Michigan</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2010 18:05:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>1775 BROADWAY, Charlotte, MI 48813</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.robertdowding.com/property/1775-BROADWAY-Charlotte-Michigan/i/230363/0/t?pid=" title="" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>Beautiful peaceful country setting only 4 miles from town, one owner home with, a fairly new furnace, deck, and Anderson windows throughout. The Ultimate Basement Makeover was done by Erie Construction. The roof on the 24x40 Pole barn is just about a year old. This home was well cared for and is a must see. Shortsale subject to lender approval.</p>]]></description><link>http://www.robertdowding.com/property/1775-BROADWAY-Charlotte-Michigan</link><guid>http://www.robertdowding.com/property/1775-BROADWAY-Charlotte-Michigan</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010 17:49:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>208 Bingham, Lansing, MI 48912</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.robertdowding.com/property/208-Bingham-Lansing-Michigan/i/228664/0/t?pid=" title="Front" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>GREAT 4 BEDROOM HOUSE JUST 2 BLOCKS FROM SPARROW. ROOF 1999, CARPET 2008, FURNACE 2000, ALL APPLIANCES, FIRST FLOOR LAUNDRY, 10X16 SHED AND A DECK.</p>]]></description><link>http://www.robertdowding.com/property/208-Bingham-Lansing-Michigan</link><guid>http://www.robertdowding.com/property/208-Bingham-Lansing-Michigan</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 00:03:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>320 W Holmes, Lansing, MI 48910</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.robertdowding.com/property/320-W-Holmes-Lansing-Michigan/i/228662/0/t?pid=" title="Front" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>SHORT SALE, SALES PRICE AND BROKERAGE FEE SUBJECT TO BANK APPROVAL.</p>]]></description><link>http://www.robertdowding.com/property/320-W-Holmes-Lansing-Michigan</link><guid>http://www.robertdowding.com/property/320-W-Holmes-Lansing-Michigan</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 23:58:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Should I Buy a Home Now?</title><description><![CDATA[<p>I'm often asked if this is a good time to buy a home.  Some clients are concerned that home prices may fall further than they have already.  They are assuming that the best course of action is to wait for the bottom in the market and then buy.  The problem with this approach is that you don't know where the bottom is until you see it in the rear view mirror, meaning until you've missed it!</p>
<p>Home prices are one factor in determining your cost of ownership, but so are interest rates and financing availability.  Even though interest rates have gone up in the last six months, they are still near historic lows.  Since your monthly mortgage payment is a combination of paying down your principal and paying the interest owed, if home prices come down a little further but interest rates go up, it could cost you even more to service a mortgage on an identical home!</p>
<p>While a home is a major investment, it is also the center of your personal life.  It's important to live in a home that reflects your taste and values, yet is within your financial "comfort zone."  To that end, it may be more important to lock in today's relatively low interest rates and low home prices, rather than to hope for a further break in prices in the future.</p>
<p>Please give me a call if I can be of any assistance in determining how much home you can afford in today's market.</p>]]></description><link>http://www.robertdowding.com/Blog/Should-I-Buy-A-Home-Now</link><guid>http://www.robertdowding.com/Blog/Should-I-Buy-A-Home-Now</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:02:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>