Resources · Helpful Links & Guides
Resources
A clean hub of helpful links and downloadable guides for buyers, sellers, and homeowners in Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County. Browse live tools for mortgages, market data, school lookups, and buyer programs, then grab the guide that fits your next move.
Helpful links
Curated external tools and resources: calculators, market data, school lookups, and more.
Every card below is a live, curated resource that Nicole uses with her own clients: calculators, market data, school lookups, valuation tools, and buyer programs, all in one place.
Mortgage & affordability calculator
A trusted, no-sign-up calculator for monthly payments, affordability, and buying power. Enter price, down payment, rate, and term to see what fits your budget before you start touring homes.
Open the mortgage calculatorCurrent market report
Live sales data and market trends across Washtenaw County: median prices, days on market, and inventory. Check the latest figures to see where the Ann Arbor market is heading before you price or offer.
View the Washtenaw County market reportSchool district & boundary data
An interactive map of school zones and district boundaries. Search any address to see which elementary, middle, and high schools serve it, a key step for families choosing where to buy.
Explore school boundariesHome value estimate tool
An instant, data-backed estimate of your home’s current value. It is a smart starting point for pricing; Nicole follows up with a personalized comparative market analysis for your exact address.
Get your home valueCommunity & newcomer resources
A newcomer-friendly collection of local directories and community resources for Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County, plus Nicole’s relocation guide to help you land, settle in, and feel at home faster.
Get the relocation guideFirst-time buyer programs
Official details on Michigan’s down payment assistance and first-time buyer programs through MSHDA, including eligibility and how to apply, so you know what help is available before you make an offer.
Explore MSHDA homebuyer programsDownloadable guides
Guides and checklists to keep, print, and use
Each card below is a placeholder slot, ready for a specific guide and its download link. As guides are finalized, the description and download will appear here. Need any of them today? Ask Nicole and she will point you to the right one.
For Buyers
Slots for downloadable guides that walk buyers from the first search to the closing table.
Complete Buyer's Guide
A slot for the full guide, from pre-approval to keys in hand.
Download Nicole's Buyers Guide
Washtenaw Suburbs Near Top-Rated Public Schools
A guide to Washtenaw County suburbs near top-rated public schools, perfect for families weighing school districts as they search for their next home.
Download the school suburbs guide
Ann Arbor Fall Weekend Guide
Nicole's local picks for a perfect fall weekend: cozy coffee runs, brunch and dinner favorites, slow strolls, and this season's festivals and game days.
Download the Fall Weekend GuidePre-Approval Checklist
A slot for the documents to gather before you apply for financing.
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First-Time Buyer Checklist
A slot for a milestone-by-milestone first purchase checklist.
Download the home-buying checklist
Offer & Negotiation Worksheet
A slot for a worksheet that tracks offers, terms, and decisions.
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For Sellers
Slots for downloadable guides that take sellers from prep to a smooth closing.
Nicole's Listing Guide
A step-by-step guide to preparing, pricing, and marketing your home so it sells for the strongest result.
Download Nicole's Listing GuideThe Complete Selling Guide (PDF)
A slot for the full guide, from prep to closing day.
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Pre-Listing Prep Checklist
A slot for what to tackle before your home hits the market.
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Pricing Your Home Worksheet
A slot for a comparables and pricing strategy worksheet.
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Staging & Curb Appeal Checklist
A slot for low-cost fixes that help your home show its best.
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For Homeowners
Slots for downloadable guides that help you settle in and keep your home in great shape.
Seasonal Maintenance Checklist
A slot for quarterly upkeep tasks, season by season.
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New Homeowner Setup Checklist
A slot for utilities, services, and first moves after closing.
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Home Records & Warranty Organizer
A slot for a simple system to keep warranties and records straight.
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Utility & Service Transfer Guide
A slot for the steps to switch utilities when you move.
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