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Ann Arbor Real Estate Guidance Built Around Your Goals

Ann Arbor is not one uniform real estate market. Housing, pricing, demand, taxes, parking, and neighborhood character can change quickly across downtown condominiums, historic districts, established residential areas, university-adjacent properties, and homes near the city’s outer edges. Good decisions start with understanding the specific property and its immediate competition.

Craig Hickey provides clear, low-pressure guidance for buyers and sellers throughout Ann Arbor. As a retired firefighter and former contractor, he brings practical construction knowledge, attentive service, and experienced negotiation to each move.

Buying a Home in Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor buyers often balance several priorities at once: commute time, proximity to the university or health systems, walkability, parking, home condition, school assignment, and long-term resale. Craig helps clients compare those tradeoffs and investigate the details that do not show up in listing photos.

His construction background is especially useful when evaluating older homes, additions, basements, mechanical systems, renovations, and inspection findings. For condominiums, buyers should also review association finances, rules, assessments, insurance responsibilities, and rental restrictions.

• Search Ann Arbor homes and condos for sale.
• Compare location, property condition, taxes, parking, and ownership costs.
• Review condo documents, historic-district considerations, and renovation plans where relevant.
• Build an offer strategy that reflects the property and current competition.

Selling a Home in Ann Arbor

Effective pricing requires more than a citywide average. Craig studies recent comparable sales, active competition, location, condition, lot characteristics, updates, and the likely buyer pool for the property. He also helps sellers decide which repairs or presentation improvements are likely to matter and which may not justify the expense.

From preparation and photography through negotiation and closing, Craig keeps the process organized and communicates directly. Request a confidential home valuation to begin with a property-specific plan.

Proven Southeast Michigan Experience

Craig’s Zillow profile reported 442 total sales, including 37 sales in the prior 12 months, plus 143 reviews and a 5.0-star rating as of September 18, 2026. His reported transactions ranged from $76,000 to $900,000, with an average price of $333,000. These figures reflect Craig’s individual production across Southeast Michigan and are not presented as Ann Arbor-only sales.

Read additional client experiences on the testimonials page or learn about Craig’s service and construction background on the About page.

Important Ann Arbor Real Estate Considerations

• Micro-markets: Comparable sales should be selected with close attention to neighborhood, property type, condition, and location.
• Older homes: Inspections may call for specialists to evaluate structure, sewer lines, electrical systems, foundations, drainage, or environmental concerns.
• Condominiums: Review budgets, reserves, assessments, insurance, rules, and rental limitations before removing contingencies.
• Historic districts and permits: Confirm requirements with the appropriate city departments before planning exterior changes or additions.
• Taxes and school assignments: Verify current information for the specific address with official local sources.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ann Arbor Real Estate

How competitive is the Ann Arbor housing market?

Competition varies by price, neighborhood, condition, and season. Some well-prepared homes receive quick interest while others take longer. A current, property-specific analysis is more useful than a broad headline.

What should I know about buying an older Ann Arbor home?

Budget for a thorough inspection and, when recommended, specialist evaluations. Review the age and condition of the roof, structure, sewer line, electrical service, plumbing, mechanical systems, and previous renovations.

Can Craig help with a university or healthcare relocation?

Yes. Craig helps physicians, nurses, university employees, first responders, and other relocating buyers compare commute patterns, neighborhoods, property types, and practical ownership costs.

How do I price an Ann Arbor home?

Pricing should reflect the most relevant recent sales and active competition, with adjustments for location, condition, updates, parking, lot, and property type. Craig develops a strategy after reviewing the home directly.

Talk With an Ann Arbor Realtor

If you are buying or selling in Ann Arbor, call or text Craig Hickey at (734) 800-8399. You will receive straightforward advice, responsive communication, and representation focused on your goals.