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The City of Livonia Michigan is one Metro Detroit city the is very close on the values of property taxes as compared to the true value of the property.  The State equalized values and taxable values are not that far off.  Not like Detroit or some other local cities in Southeastern Michigan.  I see Michigan property taxes in many cities and I see how little some cities are reducing the taxes.   Even though the home values have dropped dramatically the cities are trying to hold on to the tax revenue.

My Livonia property taxes on my home dropped 17% this year.   That is great.    I recently read that 63% of the Livonia's revenues come from property taxes.  So these drops in Livonia property tax assessment is hurting the cities' financial coffers.   So when you fight your Livonia property taxes or any cities property taxes that is why the city fights you so hard.  It is money they need to run the city.  Sure you only want to pay your fair share, so I always recommend you to usually try to fight your taxes if you feel they are out of line.  It is the same around the Metro Detroit area.  Farmington Hills, Canton, and Northville real estate are all affecting the cities revenues.  

Good for the tax payer but tough on city services.  I hope this explained a little about Michigan and Livonia's property taxes.

Thermo Cool Garden City is one company I wouldn't use.  I bought a house to rent out.  When you rent out a home in Livonia Michigan you have to have a yearly inspection.  Well of course this Livonia foreclosure had to have things fixed.  I hired an

electrician - TriStar Electric

Plumber -  G & G Plumbing

Painting - Kay Painting

Carpeting - Home Depot

These companies all did what they said.  They showed up on the day they said and did their job.

But I wouldn't hire Thermo Cool of Garden City.  I called them on Thursday.  Thermo Cool said they would show up on Friday.  Well Friday night they called and said would it be okay to show up over the weekend.  I said no problem.  Well they never showed upall weekend.  Well Wednesday I call Thermo Cool Garden City and they said not to give up on them that they would get to it early next week when it cooled down. 

Well I called Thermo Cool Garden City on Tuesday after Memorial Day.  They said they would be there on Wednesday.  Nobody showed up again.  I called on Thursday to let them know I was upset with them not showing up when they said they would.  Therma Cool said they would hope to get to it over the weekend.  Another promise to "get" there. 

Unfortunately I had no more desire to work with what I would call an unreliable service man.  I got tired of promises to show up.  Thermo Cool even said it was "too hot" to do the work.  Now this is just my opinion but I wouldn't recommend Therma Cool to anybody.

I am going to try one of these companies:

     Dan Wood Heating & Cooling  (734) 261-1810

     Slazor Heating & Cooling  734-266-5475

    Family Heating & Cooling  (734) 237-1035

    Deans Heating & Cooling   (734) 261-5279

But luckily many contractors show up and do their work.  I have nothing but good things to say about the other contractors.

 85 Livonia ranch homes (in the 900- 1200 square foot range) have sold in the last 90 days - Livonia real estate update.  Ranch homes in Livonia are selling relatively quick.  The average days on the market for these ranch homes is 80 days.  The highest priced ranch home was $145,000 (in the 900-1200 sq ft) and lowest was $44,000.  The average sold price is $99,501.

 These Livonia ranch homes all had basements, garages, 3 or more bedrooms, 1 or more bedrooms.  The majority of them were brick ranches.

I hope this Livonia real estate update on Livonia ranch homes helps you whether you are buying or selling.  If you are selling your home it will give you a realistic snapshot of what Livonia ranch homes are selling for.  Remember the high priced homes are most likely in excellent condition and the low priced ones are most likely Livonia foreclosures. 

If you are buying a Livonia home then this will help you gauge what some of the price per square foot are.

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My quote of the day is:

"Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something, and that this thing, at whatever cost, must be attained." 
                                                                               Marie Curie

Comp, photos, and listing information courtesy of Real Comp II Ltd.  Homes above have been sold by various Realtors. 

 Livonia foreclosures - Livonia home buying tips

Here is the latest list of Livonia foreclosures.  Here is what is happening in the last month.  Currently there are 36 Livonia foreclosures that have been on the market an average of 57 days.  The excellent priced foreclosures are going quickly.  If the home is in good to pristine condition the home is selling quickly.  But if the home needs work they seem to be sitting longer. 

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if you are thinking of buying a Livonia and want to know how their millage rates compare to other cities, here are the Livonia Michigan Millage rates for 2009

                                            LIVONIA MILLAGE RATES FOR CITY RESIDENTS

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