The StudioCast | Ann Arbor Real Estate

Curb Appeal

In this episode, the Studio Four8 partners gather to discuss curb appeal. Not just how your home appears from the street, but consider some additional details that send messages that sellers may not have been intending to communicate.Studio Four8 is a collaboration of like-minded real estate professionals in the Ann Arbor area real estate market place. We present you with @properties REMI | Christie’s International Real Estate’s Studio Four8. We’ve got you covered in Michigan’s 48’s.

Ann Arbor Comprehensive Plan

The city of Ann Arbor is reviewing its Comprehensive Land Use Plan. In this episode, the Studio Four8 partners give a summary of what the plan is, its purpose, and how to interact with the city to learn more. Here's the 125 page Comprehensive Plan draft, as of April 9, 2025.
The city calendar for engagement around the plan can be found here.
Studio Four8 is a collaboration of like-minded real estate professionals in the Ann Arbor area real estate market place. We present you with @properties REMI | Christie’s International Real Estate’s Studio Four8. We’ve got you covered in Michigan’s 48’s.

What Is the Ann Arbor Area?

What is the Ann Arbor area? When the Ann Arbor area is described, sometimes it includes simply the physical city of Ann Arbor. Other times, it includes areas that have a different mailing address but are still considered the Ann Arbor area. 
Also available on YouTube.Studio Four8 is a collaboration of like-minded real estate professionals in the Ann Arbor area real estate market place. We present you with @properties REMI | Christie’s International Real Estate’s Studio Four8. We’ve got you covered in Michigan’s 48’s.

The New Buyer Agency Agreement

The real estate industry saw some changes recently. These changes have impacted Michigan's buyer agency contracts. Studio Four8 clients receive the benefit of our experience in navigating the new normal. Ann Arbor area clients deserve the same knowledge.
Also available on YouTube.Studio Four8 is a collaboration of like-minded real estate professionals in the Ann Arbor area real estate market place. We present you with @properties REMI | Christie’s International Real Estate’s Studio Four8. We’ve got you covered in Michigan’s 48’s.

The New Listing Agreement

With some recent changes in the real estate industry, there are some corresponding modifications to our listing contracts. All real estate consumers should be aware of these changes as they impact the whole market, not just Studio Four8 and our clients.
Also available on YouTube.Studio Four8 is a collaboration of like-minded real estate professionals in the Ann Arbor area real estate market place. We present you with @properties REMI | Christie’s International Real Estate’s Studio Four8. We’ve got you covered in Michigan’s 48’s.

StudioCast Season 2 Intro

The StudioCast is back! The Ann Arbor area's real estate podcast is back! New episodes will be published weekly, so be sure to add the StudioCast feed to your favorite podcast service. 
New home. New setup. Same drive to provide you the best information about the Ann Arbor area real estate market.
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Search for your next home.
Learn the value of your home.
Studio Four8 is a collaboration of like-minded real estate professionals in the Ann Arbor area real estate market place. We present you with @properties REMI | Christie’s International Real Estate’s Studio Four8. We’ve got you covered in Michigan’s 48’s.

Staging your Ann Arbor Home for Sale

Staging isn't simply paying a stager to bring their furniture into your home for the period of time your home is on the market. Or is it?Sara, Jeffrey, and Todd talk through their thoughts on staging your Ann Arbor area home for sale, and how there are different options and ways to stage your home.
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Studio Four8 is collaboration of like minded real estate professionals in the Ann Arbor area real estate market place. We present you with @properties | Christie's International Real Estate's Studio Four8. We’ve got you covered in Michigan’s 48’s.
 

Holiday Marketing

It's been a moment for the partners to get into the recording studio! Before discussing listing your Ann Arbor area home for sale during the holiday season, Sara, Jeffrey, and Todd share some exciting professional news that has kept them rather busy in 2023.
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Studio Four8 is collaboration of like minded real estate professionals in the Ann Arbor area real estate market place. We present you with @properties | Christie's International Real Estate's Studio Four8. We’ve got you covered in Michigan’s 48’s.

Timeline: Getting Your Home On the Market

The partners gather to discuss the timeline to bring a seller's home to the active market. From the initial consultation, to confirming showing appointments, how long does that take? There are a whole host of details and considerations to take into account and plan around.
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Search for your next home.
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Studio Four8 is collaboration of like minded real estate professionals in the Ann Arbor area real estate market place. We present you with @properties | Christie's International Real Estate's Studio Four8. We’ve got you covered in Michigan’s 48’s.
 

State of the Washtenaw County Market Halfway Through 2023

Sara, Jeffrey, and Todd discuss the state of the real estate market in Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County. With the challenging headwinds of little inventory, higher interest rates, and consumer sentiment about a recession, this market offers particular challenges. As with all market types, there are silver linings. 
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Search for your next home.
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Studio Four8 is collaboration of like minded real estate professionals in the Ann Arbor area real estate market place. We present you with @properties | Christie's International Real Estate's Studio Four8. We’ve got you covered in Michigan’s 48’s.