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Posted on 01/26/2020
Assistance Programs for Financing Your New Home
Image by Tumisu from Pixabay If you’re in the market for a new home, chances are you’ve been evaluating your finances. As a first-time homebuyer, there are programs in place to help with the down payment. According to the December 2019 Realtor Index Confidence Survey, first-time homebuyers accounted for 31% of all sales, and 77% put down less...
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Posted on 01/19/2020
Key Things You Need to Consider Before You Host an Open House
An open house offers an excellent opportunity for a seller to showcase his or her residence to a large group of buyers. As such, it is important for a seller to plan ahead for an open house. If a seller devotes time and energy to prepare for an open house, his or her residence may make a positive impression...
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Posted on 01/18/2020
Safety when Shoveling
When the driveway and walkways are coated in a thick blanket of snow, it is time to get a shovel out for what some consider to be a dreaded chore. But before you tackle the first snowfall of the season, take some time to read these safety snow shoveling tips to help avoid any potential injuries. Snow shoveling...
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Posted on 01/12/2020
From Fixtures to Appliances - Designing Your New Home
Photo by Jean van der Meulen via Pixabay You are nearing the end of a building project when your general contractor reminds you that it will soon be time to finalize your lighting, fixtures and appliances. You have been looking and saving different ideas for months, so it seems it should be easy to make your final decisions...
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Posted on 01/11/2020
Generator Safety
With potentially dangerous ice storms headed through central Michigan, please be sure your vehicles are gassed up, your cell phones are charged, and you have water on hand. Please also be sure to be safe when operating your generator!...
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Posted on 01/05/2020
5 Tips for Easier House Painting
Image by kitzcorner from Shutterstock Don’t underestimate the importance of a fresh coat of paint when it comes to preparing to sell your home. Apart from changing the look of your space, it also adds to the value of your house. Painting can make your home feel brand new and attract the attention of serious buyers. While painting...
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Posted on 12/31/2019
Happy New Year!
May the year to come be your best yet!!...
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Posted on 12/29/2019
Are You Ready to Submit an Offer to Purchase a Home?
An offer to purchase represents a key milestone in the homebuying journey. Ultimately, it helps to plan ahead to ensure you're ready to submit a homebuying proposal. Because if you know what it takes to put together a competitive offer to purchase a house, you can boost the likelihood that a home seller accepts your proposal. Now, let's take...
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Posted on 12/22/2019
Why Curb Appeal, Home Staging, and Decluttering Matter
Putting your home on the market is a life-changing decision and, for some people, it may involve conflicting feelings. Ideally, all members of your family should be on board with the decision to sell. If you, your spouse, or your kids are ambivalent or even against the idea of moving, it could send a negative message to prospective buyers,...
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Posted on 01/29/2020
Another Property Sold - Linden Road, Mount Morris, MI 48458
Great tillable 10 acres OR purchase 5 acres for $19,900. Perfect building site with trees in the back of lot. Well and septic are required Property is just south of Mt. Morris Rd., across from 7407 and 7427 N. Linden Rd. homes. Clio schools. Close to I-75/US-23. Natural gas...
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Posted on 01/04/2020
Another Property Sold - 1766 New Rochelle Dr, Lapeer, MI 48446
Bring your paint brush and decorating ideas...this one just needs some TLC to make it a wonderful home or rental. HUGE 3+ car garage; fenced in backyard with play set/fort needs to be brought back to life. Wheel chair ramp to front entrance. Wood burning stove in the living room; large deck off door wall in dining area; 3 bedrooms; full bath; mud room and laundry room. Basement has the mechanics of the house along with room for a small work bench area. Close to...
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Posted on 12/28/2019
Another Property Sold - 134 North Josephine Ave, Waterford, MI 48328
Welcome Home to this two Bedroom charmer in Waterford Township! Nice rear deck leads to spacious backyard with shed. Great potential to finish third Bedroom on the second level. Egress window in basement. Convenient location close to shopping and downtown Pontiac. Schedule your showing...
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