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Posted on 10/12/2020
Why Is a House Inspection Important?
A home inspection may make or break the property buying journey. If you attend a home inspection and find no major issues with a residence, you may choose to move forward with your house purchase. However, if a home inspection reveals significant problems, you may decide to rework a home purchase agreement or walk away from this agreement altogether....
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Posted on 10/05/2020
What is a Tax Lien ?
Photo by Gerd Altmann via Pixabay There are many fees and costs you’ll encounter as a homeowner. From closing costs that are due when first purchasing your home to your mortgage payment and property taxes, keeping up with these expenses is essential. But if you’re a homeowner that didn’t pay your property taxes, you’re at risk of losing...
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Posted on 09/28/2020
Kitchen Renovations Add Style and Value to Your Home
Photo by Solomon Rodgers via Pixabay When you've been in the same home for a while, it is common to get an itch to switch things up a little bit. For many homeowners, this means renovating the kitchen. Renovation is a great way to not only add a little bit of style but also increase the value of...
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Posted on 09/21/2020
What is Owner Financing?
Photo by SHOP SLO® on Unsplash Selling a home requires a lot of decision-making. One of those decisions concerns financing, and there are numerous options available to both sellers and buyers. Real estate negotiations can be confusing, but there are some unconventional ways to finance a deal, and owner financing, for some buyers and sellers, can be the...
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Posted on 09/14/2020
How to Approach a Bidding War
Image by Amy Hirschi from Unsplash Situations arise where prospective buyers find themselves in a bidding war with another buyer over the house they desire. Circumstances like this occur in a seller’s market where the demand for property is higher than the market can provide. It’s not uncommon to see multiple buyers vying over the same property in...
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Posted on 09/07/2020
Design Options for Luxurious Home Theaters
Photo by Alex Litvin on Unsplash You don’t have to worry about getting good seats at your local cinema when you have your very own theater at home. With some planning, you can design a luxurious theater that lets you enjoy movies on the big screen in the comfort of your home. When you’re designing a home theater,...
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Posted on 08/31/2020
Tips for Keeping Your Home Looking Great
Image by fede13 from Pixabay Just as your car needs regular maintenance, so does your home. It may not be the highlight of your weekend, but home maintenance is crucial. Keeping your home in tip-top shape will help prevent problems down the road and give you an edge when you decide to sell. Check Your HVAC System A...
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Posted on 08/24/2020
Investments: Where to Start?
Photo by 3D Animation Production Company via PixabayHave you received your 401K packet? It probably had some selections to make, such as a list of investment options to choose from. A small choice like this makes a big difference down the road. Whether you own a 401K, need to fund your own retirement, are putting a down payment...
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Posted on 08/17/2020
3 DIY Projects to Maximize Space
Image by StockSnap from Pixabay Most everyone would love to gain some extra room, especially those in small homes with limited space options. Here are three home interior DIY projects to help you maximize your space. 1. Transform a Closet into Workspace If you’re lacking the room for a home office, transform one of your closets into a...
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Posted on 08/10/2020
How to Stage an Appealing Open House
Photo by Milly Eaton via Pexels If you're like most people who are beginning the process of putting their homes up for sale, you're probably aware of the concept of home staging. Home staging is a strategy used to present your home in a good light to prospective buyers by creating a warm, welcoming environment. Typical home staging...
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Posted on 10/17/2020
Another Property Sold - 4350 Barber Road, Metamora twp, MI 48455
Seize the opportunity to acquire this landmark historic jewel in the heart of the Metamora Hunt Country. Experience the sights & sounds of the horses, hounds & carriages. To take full advantage of the desired country lifestyle, Green Barns Farm features 71 magnificent acres of land w/ woods, meadows, trails, pasture area, 3 adjoining ponds,2 artesian wells, the Flint River & has 2,392 feet of road frontage. The main house, circa 1850 was designed for entertaining featuring a spacious traditional layout boasting large formal living spaces with hardwood floors, 3 fireplaces, a butlers pantry, 6 bedrooms, 4/1 baths & spectacular...
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Posted on 09/12/2020
Another Property Sold - 1741 Lakeville, Addison twp, MI 48367
Perfectly shaped lot offering the ultimate private wooded setting! The building envelope on this property LITERALLY sits high among its neighbors. Truly a gorgeous, nearly 3 ACRE deep parcel (wide in the center) at a great value in 2018/2019 as brand new homes are currently being built around the community. Minutes from downtown Oxford with OXFORD SCHOOLS! Shaped for a future driveway that takes you back through mature, beautiful trees, up the hill to an expansive area for building with large parcels abutting all sides of the building envelope for maximum privacy. As the construction boom continues to spread through Southeast Michigan,...
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