first time home buyer: 200 square feet less? Thousands of dollars. A buyers agent? Priceless. - 05/13/08 09:10 AM
***Shameless self promotion of the value of a buyer agent ahead***I've been having a wonderful time over the last couple of weeks with young buyer clients. They are first time home buyers in Macomb County. The interaction has been very good. They are such a nice young couple, eager, and knowledgable. … (22 comments)
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first time home buyer: "The Process": An explanation for first time home buyers in Michigan - 12/29/07 07:19 AM
In other areas of the country after you’ve come to a written agreement with the seller of the home you wish to purchase and the processing of the transaction begins it is called “in escrow”. In Michigan we call the work that takes place “The Process.” Ok, not too original, but … (14 comments)
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first time home buyer: We're in the "people" business - that hasn't changed. - 12/13/07 06:07 AM
Yesterday while doing some reminiscing I thought about my first clients. They were a young couple and also new parents. Mr. Buyer #1 was a surgical resident relocated to this state, his wife a stay at home mom.
Their credit scores were good, although their income was certainly not up … (16 comments)
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first time home buyer: Are there mortgages available for first time home buyers in Michigan? - 10/27/07 06:03 AM
The media meltdown (notice I didn't say "mortgage meltdown") has frightened off many first time home buyers from realizingtheir dream of owning their home instead of renting.In Michigan there are many mortgage programs availableand affordable for first time home buyers. Below is a brieflist of the mortgages that loan representatives have … (9 comments)
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first time home buyer: Rain? Snow? Why should I view homes in bad weather? - 10/15/07 05:32 AM
It's getting to be that time in Michigan. Home buyersbegin to believe that perhaps putting off their real estateplans until the spring would be a wise idea. After all, who wants to go from home to home bundledup like Richie in the Christmas Story? Why in the world would we want to … (18 comments)
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first time home buyer: A Macomb County MI mortgage consultant answers *your* question. - 10/13/07 06:06 AM
Recently I sat down for a lengthy working lunch with Mike Cairaof Great Lakes Mortgage Funding in Macomb County Michigan. I try to keep myself up to date on the mortgage industry and how it willaffect my buyer clients. On my Macomb County real estate website I posed a request for consumers to … (16 comments)
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first time home buyer: First time home buyers in Macomb County Michigan - invest *in* your home, not in your possessions. - 10/09/07 05:09 AM
Many first time homebuyers make the mistake of splurging on newfurniture, new appliances, flooring and the ever popular big screent.v. with a surround sound system.
Please take my advice and wait one full year before making theselarge purchases if you are able to.The first year of homeownership is an adjustment both financiallyand emotionally. … (7 comments)
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first time home buyer: First time buyer? Downsizing? 2 bedroom ranch condo - Open House 09/30 - 09/26/07 06:39 AM
This clean and "budget friendly" ranch condo will have its first"Open House" this Sunday, September 30th from 1-4 p.m. The address is 30572 Quinkert in Roseville and I will have signswith balloons directing you to the home on Common Rd or 13 MileRd (west of Gratiot).
This condo is priced well at $85,000 … (6 comments)
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first time home buyer: Mr. Bachelor, myself, and the hardwood floors- Part 2 - 09/25/07 06:42 AM
My favorite first time home buyer in Macomb County Michigan and I spentFriday of last week on Part 2 of his newest project and I took photos duringour fun time.
Day 2 of the "get this carpet outof here!" project began with Mr.Bachelor and I on our hands andknees with a big can … (14 comments)
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first time home buyer: Spending the day with my favorite first time homebuyer. - 09/21/07 07:01 AM
Yes, I can have a favorite.
The first time home buyer inquestion is my son, Mr. Bachelor.In the spring he bought an adorablebungalow (he would hate the word'adorable') in Macomb County Michiganthat was in nice shape for the price, but there have been some changesthat he wanted to do.
He's painted, … (12 comments)
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first time home buyer: I've bought my first home. Now what??? - 09/18/07 06:53 AM
I want to preface this article by saying that I loveworking with first time homebuyers. There isnothing more satisfying to me than being part ofsomeones first home purchase and helping themthrough the process. I have actively workedwith the "first-timers" throughout my 10 yearreal estate practice in Macomb County and hopeto continue … (12 comments)
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first time home buyer: Tim & Jeni Baldwin epitomized "Location, Location, Location" buyers - a true story. - 09/05/07 05:57 AM
I would like to introduce you to Tim and Jeni Baldwin and Carol, Jeni's mom. (It was nice meeting you today Carol!)
Tim and Jeni graciously gave me permission to tell you their story about their first home purchase. They were also wonderful sports about having their photos taken without any notice … (26 comments)
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first time home buyer: It's an outstanding buyers market! - 08/31/07 08:05 AM
The summer of 2007 may well be remembered as the "Season of the Negative Headlines" for many of us in the real estate industry in Michigan. Daily we have been bombarded with the words "mortgage meltdown" and "record foreclosures".It saddens me to realize that the media isn't touting as loud and … (23 comments)
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first time home buyer: VA benefits - let's not forget about them or the men & women who earned them. - 08/21/07 06:54 AM
This photo was taken New Years Eve 2002 and is a photo of me and my youngest son Nicholas when he was home during what is called "Exodus" leave. He was in the beginning of his U.S. Army basic training and during the weeks around Christmas time and the New Years … (8 comments)
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first time home buyer: The bachelor buys a house! (Or...The bachelor learns the hard way) - 08/09/07 05:45 AM
A couple of months ago a nice young bachelor that I'm acquainted with bought his first home. He was extremely excited about having his own house and moving out of his parents home. One particular day in his new home stands out for both him and I. Prelude: The bachelor knew … (25 comments)
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