In Memory of Hugo S. Higbie, April 10, 1927 – April 14, 2012

admin — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:48:29 +0000

: Hugo S. Higbie

We at Higbie Maxon Agney are saddened to acknowledge the passing of our founder, Hugo S. Higbie, on this past Saturday, April 14.

After graduating from Williams College in Massachusetts, Hugo S. Higbie entered the real estate business with the firm of Sweeney & Moore. He served as sales manager and officer until 1967. Along with general brokerage, Sweeney & Moore was prominent in the development of many well-known Grosse Pointe subdivisions.

In 1967, Mr. Higbie founded the Higbie Realty Company. He acquired the Maxon Brothers Real Estate Firm in 1972 and renamed the joined firms Higbie Maxon Realtors, Inc.

Mr. Higbie served as Treasurer and President of the Grosse Pointe Brokers Association, was active in the Grosse Pointe Real Estate Exchange, and was a founding member of the current Grosse Pointe Board of REALTORS®.

A longtime Grosse Pointe resident, Mr. Higbie could even recently often be found at the HMA office on The Hill. He continued to share his knowledge and experience with the agents at HMA, the well-respected firm he founded and continued to foster throughout his life.

He will be missed greatly by all of us here.

Sold Says It All!

admin — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:14:55 +0000

Did everyone see the Grosse Pointe News last Thursday? There was a great article by Kathy Ryan about the current state of the market in Grosse Pointe using information from our Annual Report and quoting our broker, Kay Agney. Just in case you missed it, we’ve scanned it and uploaded it here. Check it out!

Sunday Opens for April 1

admin — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 17:54:35 +0000

Two HMA listings will be open this afternoon!

Dennis Andrus will be holding open 279 Vincennes in the Farms, a beautiful family home with 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, and 1 half bath, listed at $687,500. It features a custom kitchen, fresh decor, 3 fireplaces, generous room sizes, a first floor bedroom, exceptional landscaping.. this one is a must see!

Bev Tannian will be holding open her listing at 399 Rivard in the City of Grosse Pointe, which is a fantastic 3-story condo. It features 2,500 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 1 half bath, and was completely renovated between 2003 and 2007 — new kitchen with granite and top of the line appliances, new bathrooms, and new furnace and central air! It has a great private outdoor terrace for outdoor dining and relaxing.. check this one out!

399 Rivard

279 Vincennes

Forbes: This spring could be the best home-buying season in years

admin — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 20:58:15 +0000

Check out this article from Forbes for some predictions about the market in Spring 2012! It seems to echo the cautious optimism we’ve been feeling for the last few months. Here’s to 2012 being a great year for Grosse Pointe real estate!

http://www.forbes.com/sites/morganbrennan/2012/03/27/this-spring-could-be-the-best-home-buying-season-in-years/

338 Provencal: one of our 2012 sales!

Sunday Open Houses for March 25, 2012

admin — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 13:40:07 +0000

There are two HMA open houses this afternoon!

Susan Tait will be holding open a brand new listing at 19927 Fairway in the Woods, a sunny, pristine, 1,500 square foot ranch listed at $225,000. It has a great kitchen with hardwood floors and eating space, a huge living room that looks out to a large deck and yard, and a totally finished basement.

Stop by and say hello to our agents!

279 Vincennes

19927 Fairway

Buying cheaper than renting?

admin — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:28:15 +0000

According to Trulia’s rent vs. buy index, buying is more affordable than renting in 98 of the nation’s 100 largest metropolitan areas — and Detroit is at the top of the list!

The nation’s median price per month for a rental is $712, whereas the average monthly mortgage cost is $647. In the Detroit metro area alone, the price to rent ratio is 3.7!

In short, if you are trying to decide whether to rent or buy, now is a GREAT time to buy!

338 Merriweather would be a perfect starter home!

To read the entire article, go here.

Sunday Opens 3/18/12

admin — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 20:18:45 +0000

Three HMA listings will be open this week!

Jan Ryndress will be holding open her listing at 1134 Bishop in the Park, a wonderful Georgian colonial with 4 bedrooms and 4 baths. This home is solid and well-built and bright and sunny! It has a family room with central air, a 3-car attached garage, and a 3rd floor bedroom and bath that would be perfect for in-law or nanny quarters.

Bob Kay will be holding open Dennis Andrus’s listing at 279 Vincennes in the Farms! This is a beautifully updated and decorated 5 bedroom, 4 bath home with spacious rooms, professional landscaping, 3 fireplaces, a circle drive.. the list goes on! Make a point to stop in!

Sandy Azar will be holding open Libby Follis’s listing at 338 Merriweather in the Farms. This is a great 3 bedroom colonial on one of the always-desirable ‘M’ streets! It has gleaming hardwood floors, a backyard with a deck and gas grill, new landscaping and screened porch, and a Blake-built full bath in the basement! This is perfect for a family!

1134 Bishop

HMA Open Houses March 11, 2012

admin — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 21:04:49 +0000

We have two great houses being held open on Sunday!

399 Rivard

15335 Windmill Pointe

Susan Tait will be holding open Kay Agney’s listing at 15335 Windmill Pointe in Grosse Pointe Park, which is a beautiful classic colonial on one of the Park’s finest streets. It is 3,267 square feet, and features 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and 1 half bath. It has a great family-friendly floor plan, a spacious master bedroom with a master bath and double walk-in closets, and a deep lot. Updates include newer windows, doors, roof, furnace, water heater, and siding! This is a great home for a family.

Open Houses for Sunday, February 19

admin — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:42:18 +0000

Agents will be holding open 3 of our HMA listings this weekend!

Bob Kay will be holding open 338 Merriweather, a beautiful 3 bedroom colonial on a great street in the Farms! It’s listed at $219,000. Susan Tait will be holding open 15335 Windmill Pointe in Grosse Pointe Park, a classic colonial with 4 bedrooms, 3 and a half baths, and a great family-friendly floor plan listed at $550,000. Jan Ryndress will be holding open 844 Fairford, a 3 bedroom 1 and a half bath ranch in the Star of the Sea parish in Grosse Pointe Woods listed at $125,000. Check them out!

338 Merriweather in Grosse Pointe Farms

844 Fairford in Grosse Pointe Woods

15335 Windmill Pointe in Grosse Pointe Park

Grosse Pointe Farms Tax/Assessing Information Online — Finally!!!

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:34:56 +0000

Click here to access the BSA website with the tax and assessing information on properties in Grosse Pointe Farms.