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southeast michigan homes: How to Install a Programmable Thermostat in Your Southeast Michigan Home - 01/23/12 10:46 AM
Here is a painless way to reduce your energy use and your heating bill: Set your thermostat to go down 5 to 10 degrees while you’re gone all day and while you sleep at night. This could reduce your heating bill by 15% without compromising comfort. Programmable thermostats cost anywhere from $30 to $150, so they quickly pay for themselves. By programming your thermostat to return to  your comfort level before you arrive home or get up in the morning, your Southeast Michigan home will be just as comfortable as what you’re used to, and you’ll reduce your carbon footprint.  
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southeast michigan homes: Southeast Michigan Real Estate Home Warranty FAQ - 08/30/10 11:44 AM
In today’s Southeast Michigan real estate market, it’s helpful when homeowners add incentives to sell their homes. Incentives may include paying a portion of the buyer’s closing costs, reducing the sale price or offering a home warranty.
Many sellers and buyers are unaware of the advantages of home warranties, so below are answers to some frequently asked questions about home warranties:•    What is a home warranty? A home warranty is a policy that covers the repair or replacement of home systems and appliances. They are typically annual policies that can be renewed and usually cost between $250 and $500.•    Who pays … (3 comments)

southeast michigan homes: Move To Michigan and Build a Snowman - 01/07/08 10:59 AM

I am a RE/MAX agent with RE/MAX Showcase homes in  Birmingham, Michigan. I sell homes in the North Woodward Area of Oakland County in Southeast Michigan. Michigan is a wonderful place to raise a family. On Saturday January 5th, the snow was perfect for making a snowman. My son and I, at his urging, didn't  just make one snowman, we made a snow family with two dogs. Enjoy the photo.  
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southeast michigan homes: Southeast Michigan Is On Sale And Many Are Taking Notice! - 12/25/07 10:30 AM
I am an associate broker/attorney for RE/MAX Showcase Homes in Birmingham, Michigan. In addition to selling homes in southeast Michigan, I perform Broker Price Opinions (BPOs) for several mortgage lenders wanting an opinion on market value for a given home. Part of the process involves looking at comparable homes that have sold. What I am noticing is that many homes are being purchased by buyers located in other states such as California, Colorado and Texas. Like any investment, the goal should be to buy low and sell high. That is what many investors outside of Michigan are figuring out. Now is … (5 comments)

southeast michigan homes: Buyers' Markets Can Create Bad Buyers - 11/24/07 10:23 AM
I recently parted ways with a "buyer". He contacted me and told me he (I will call him Mike) was preapproved by a local lender and wanted to buy a home with his fiance. He had a few in mind and wanted to see them as soon as possible. I made the appointments and we went together to see the homes, all bank owned wrecks, that both he and the fiance had no interest in. I, of course, told them that I have access to all homes currently on the market and that if they could tell me what they were looking for, … (18 comments)