Sheila Hoeft - Realtor

09/03/2026

Quick meet up and check in with the amazing Natalie Jean

The Jefferson Market never disappoints! And the crispy bacon 🥓is my favorite.

09/01/2026

08/30/2026

🌸 Such a beautiful evening at Courtney LaMirand in Holly! 🌸

I had the best time last night surrounded by absolutely gorgeous flowers, meeting some amazing women, and enjoying this wonderful little gem that Courtney and her husband have created.

If you’re not familiar with Agape Flower Farm, go check out their page and give them a follow! Courtney grows the most beautiful flowers, and I’m already getting ready to sign up for one of her flower subscriptions. 💐

And one of the things I love most about what they’re doing — 100% of the proceeds are donated. ❤️

Sharing a few pictures from the evening, including the bouquet I made. And let me tell you… choosing from all of those incredible flowers was not easy. 😂🌺🌻

Such a fun, beautiful evening with great women, gorgeous flowers, and a really special purpose behind it all.

If you’re anywhere near Holly, Agape Flower Farm is absolutely worth knowing about. 🌸💐

08/29/2026

You know that little hole near the top of your bathroom sink? It’s not decorative, and it’s not some mysterious plumbing portal.

It’s actually an overflow drain. Its main job is to help prevent your sink from overflowing if the faucet gets left running with the drain closed. It also helps air enter the drain system so water can drain more efficiently.

And here’s the homeowner tip I found especially interesting: that little opening can collect soap scum, toothpaste and other buildup over time — and it can actually be the source of that mysterious bathroom smell you can’t quite figure out. 🤢

Just another one of those tiny details in our homes that most of us never think about… until someone points it out.

The more you know! 🏠✨

Great little article from Real Simple:

Plumbing pros explain why bathroom sinks have that tiny hole and what its purpose is. Plus, learn when and how to clean it, and why doing so can keep your bathroom smelling fresher.

08/28/2026

📣 A little Ann Arbor PSA as we head into another school year:

Our teachers matter.

They matter to our kids. They matter to our families. They matter to our neighborhoods. And yes — speaking as a Realtor — they matter to the long-term strength and value of our community.

For decades, one of the things that has made Ann Arbor such a desirable place to live has been the reputation of our schools. I hear it from buyers all the time. Families specifically seek out Ann Arbor because they want their children to attend strong public schools.

But great schools don’t just happen because we have nice buildings, good test scores or an Ann Arbor address.

They happen because of the PEOPLE inside those buildings.

Teachers who educate our kids, challenge them, encourage them, notice when something is wrong, stay late, answer emails, coach teams, run clubs and often spend their own money making their classrooms better.

From a real estate perspective, strong public schools and strong communities go hand in hand. When families feel confident in a school district, they want to live there. That demand helps support neighborhoods and property values. When a district struggles to attract and retain great educators, eventually the entire community feels the effects.

This shouldn’t be about choosing “sides.”

It should be about recognizing that attracting and keeping excellent teachers in Ann Arbor is incredibly important — for our students first and foremost, but also for the future of our city.

Our teachers deserve to know that the community values them.

So as the school year begins, let’s show up for them. Let’s listen to them. Let’s support them.

Because investing in our teachers is investing in our kids — and investing in Ann Arbor. 💙

08/28/2026

Stopped by the WAXBAR last night to meet up with Rick Richter and his amazing lending team.

Great conversation and Depot Town never disappoints. ❤️Ypsilanti

08/28/2026

You know you live in Ann Arbor when you can practically feel the city change overnight. 💙💛

This week, the University of Michigan is experiencing its biggest undergraduate move-in ever — and if you live here, you probably didn’t need an article to tell you something was happening. 😂 The cars are back, the sidewalks are packed, restaurants are buzzing and suddenly a Target run requires a little more strategic planning.

As both an Ann Arbor resident and a Realtor, I’m always fascinated by just how much the University shapes our city.

U-M affects our housing market, rental demand, local businesses, traffic patterns, development, employment and even the rhythm of our neighborhoods. I see it with buyers relocating here for the University or Michigan, parents looking for housing, investors watching the rental market, and longtime residents weighing what Ann Arbor’s growth means for them.

There are certainly challenges that come with being home to a university of this size — housing affordability, density, traffic and the constant balancing act between campus growth and the needs of residents among them.

But there’s also something pretty special about watching Ann Arbor wake back up every August.

Summer Ann Arbor has its own wonderful, quieter personality. Then move-in happens, football season starts, students fill the Diag and downtown gets that unmistakable energy again.

The University and the city are so intertwined that it’s almost impossible to talk about Ann Arbor — including Ann Arbor real estate — without talking about Michigan.

Welcome back, Wolverines. And to the Ann Arbor locals: Godspeed at Target this weekend. 😂〽️

A new dorm complex means Michigan will welcome more than 12,700 undergraduate students this year.

08/24/2026

If you haven’t checked out the plans for the Treeline Urban Trail, take a look. 🌳🚲

The vision is for a non-motorized trail running through the heart of Ann Arbor, creating a safer, greener connection between neighborhoods, downtown, the river, parks, businesses, and the University of Michigan.

As someone who lives here — I’m always interested in projects that affect how we experience our city and ultimately how desirable our neighborhoods are.

Pretty exciting to imagine what this could look like when it all comes together.

The Treeline transforms the historic Allen Creek into a safe, green corridor and includes a signature bridge that weaves the Huron River into our urban fabric, connects diverse neighborhoods, promotes environmental stewardship, and enhances the economic and cultural vitality of Ann Arbor for generat...

08/11/2026

🏡 ANN ARBOR UNDER $250K — YES, IT STILL EXISTS.

If you've been searching for an Ann Arbor home that gives you location, amenities AND a little breathing room in the budget, take a look at 300 Briarcrest Drive #140.

Offered at $225,000, this 2-bedroom, 2-full-bath condo offers 983 square feet of easy, low-maintenance living with a peaceful wooded view and a private walkout patio.

✨ 2 bedrooms + 2 full baths
🌳 Wooded setting + private patio
🚗 Covered parking
🏊 Community pool
💪 Fitness center + clubhouse
📍 Convenient to downtown Ann Arbor, U-M, shopping, restaurants and major commuter routes

Whether you're a first-time buyer, looking for an Ann Arbor home base, or simply ready to trade yard work for pool time, this one deserves another look.

📍 300 Briarcrest Drive #140 | Ann Arbor
💰 $225,000

Want to see it in person? Send me a message and I'll get you through!

https://propertyinsider.pro/sheila-hoeft/properties/9020976406133930065?shortCode=huCUc8YtCm

08/10/2026

Baby Boomers remain the housing market’s driving force, making up 42% of buyers and 55% of sellers. Many are leveraging equity, with 39% of Younger Boomers and 46% of Older Boomers purchasing homes with cash.
https://www.nar.realtor/news/economists-outlook/born-to-run-baby-boomers-are-dominating-todays-market