michelle gordon: You know you are from Michigan when................ - 10/06/09 09:22 AM
I would like to start a blog about you know you are from Michigan when you buy and/or sell a home and.............
I am hoping every one will comment on this, as I think this is great way to let people know who are moving here from out of state what … (3 comments)
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michelle gordon: Time to get down and dirty with FLOW and WCR - 09/16/09 07:17 AM
WOW! We have a great line up of landscapers this year!!! Scenic Expressions, Wildwood, Frontier Lawn and Landscape, Wabeke, Harder and Warner, Signature Out Door Concepts, Bakhuyzen Landscape and WCR is doing one.
The WCR yard is getting landscaped on Tuesday at noon. Enchanted Gardener is coming in behind us and spreading mulch … (3 comments)
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michelle gordon: HUD changes rules in MID Stream!!!!! - 09/09/09 05:37 PM
New news, not sure how they are getting away with it but here is a paste and copy from e-mail converstaion............so beware before putting in offer with a FHA loan.
ME:
Hi Jeff,
Me again! Just got word that HUD will only pay up to 4,000 worth of painting????? So … (1 comments)
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michelle gordon: It is Garden Party time! - 09/09/09 07:14 AM
On behalf of the FLOW Garden Party Committee I want to invite you all to the 2nd Annual
FLOW- Friends Landscaping Our World Garden Party and Tour.
To get information and tickets:
Date: September 25th
Where: Mangiamo 1033 Lake Dr. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Time: 3:30- 6:00pm
Cost: … (2 comments)
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michelle gordon: Keller Williams Realty - Grand Rapids MI - We ROCK! - 07/14/09 03:00 PM
Did you know this about Keller Williams Grand Rapids, MI office?
•· That February of 2008 through January of 2009 we were #33 out of 700 KW Market Centers in the country?
•· That Year to Date (May) we are #1 in our Region out of 29 Market Centers?
•· … (0 comments)
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michelle gordon: Are dates on contracts become just a suggestion? - 07/09/09 07:54 AM
I wonder in this market environment of REO's and Short sales where we tend to "forgive" contract dates or leave them off totally due to the bank will respond when the bank will respond, has made us tolerant and/or slack in honoring contract dates with "regular" sales.
Not that I get too … (0 comments)
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michelle gordon: Silently waiting to sell or buy in EGR, Michigan - 03/22/09 02:21 PM
I live in EGR, so this should not surprise me, most homes here are sold by word of mouth. However after my listing hit the MLS I was amazed to find out just how many "renters" are in the area that are just waiting for the right home to come a long. … (2 comments)
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michelle gordon: Spring market is here and offers are flying! - 03/18/09 06:53 AM
WOW! Real Estate is moving. Homes are selling, buyers are coming out of a very long hibernation! I consider myself a very aggressive buyers agent when I need to be. I love the fight and I love to compete for a home. However I have had not much opportunity in the … (0 comments)
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michelle gordon: 910 Pinecrest - EGR New listing - 369,000 - 03/18/09 06:26 AM
The street everyone wants to live on!
This is the home you have been waiting for! Pinecrest Ave, one of the most desirable streets in EGR due to location. Children walk to the Elementary School, Middle School , and the High School is only ten houses down the street! Walk … (0 comments)
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michelle gordon: A great question! - 02/15/09 08:16 AM
I was looking for a new quote for my facebook page when I stumbled on this one:
What would you attempt to do if you knew you would not fail?- Dr. Robert Schuller
What a great question and I would love to hear your answers..............mine would be ....................
Launch a … (10 comments)
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michelle gordon: Part 4 home buying - What to do after the offer has been excepted - 02/15/09 06:49 AM
If you have stumbled on this blog 1st go to step one.
Congratulations your offer has been excepted! Now this is where things can get a little tricky and you need a buyers agent to see you through allthe details.
If a "regular sale" meaning not banked owned or short … (0 comments)
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michelle gordon: Part 3 home buying - Preparing to put an offer on the home - 02/06/09 07:39 AM
If you stumbled on this blog first go to part one.
Okay per part 2 we have narrowed down the search to 3 of our favorite homes and now we are researching the logistics of the homes.
What is the status of each home? Meaning:
Short Sale: Have they started negotiations … (0 comments)
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michelle gordon: Turn of the centry home - EGR - Just listed - 02/02/09 06:01 PM
This turn of the century home has all the charm and exceptional workmanship you would expect and want in a 1920's home. Quality and style you just do not usually find in a newly constructed home. The breeze way entrance has closets on either side that go very deep, room for … (4 comments)
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michelle gordon: A way to donate to F.L.O.W. with everyday shopping - 12/30/08 12:19 PM
A site that has been seen on Oprah has approved us a a charity! For you on line shoppers check out this site.
They have everything.............flights, hotels, office supplies and at a discount! so it s a win-win for everyone!
Also may be good for your local charity as well!
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michelle gordon: 2009 Top 10 New Years Resolutions for home buyers: - 12/30/08 09:14 AM
1.Get a copy of your complete credit report (some are surprised when they see it, they have forgotten or find something they did not know about).
2.If necessary fix what needs to be fixed and set a schedule and a finish date goal. This info will come from a … (0 comments)
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michelle gordon: Forest Hills - Cascade Township - Great location - 12/28/08 09:08 AM
The weather may be frightful, but interest rates are delightful! What a great home that sits on a 3/4 acre picture perfect lot, that is right across the street form a million dollar home. One thing has not changed in Real Estate.........location, location and location!
Click on the house for more … (3 comments)
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michelle gordon: 2105 Paris Ave SE - We are hot again! - 12/28/08 09:00 AM
This home is starting to get a lot of activity! With great showing feed back. People are waiting for a bigger drop in interest rates...........which who knows if this will happen, but do not wait too long, come see for yourself what all the hype is about!
Interactive FloorPlan Presentation
Click … (2 comments)
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michelle gordon: Just call me the Real Estate turtle - Commentary - 12/19/08 08:15 AM
I can remember when I first started selling Real Estate..............April 1st 2002! My 2nd customer wanted to buy a bank owned home.
Well nobody did these............there was no one to ask "HOW", nor was anyone interested in them. (In my spear anyway). So I plugged away to get the job done … (3 comments)
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michelle gordon: Energy Efficent Lending and Rebates - 12/08/08 09:45 AM
I was reading a fellow WCR members blog here on active rain. Angie Ridley on "Green Lending" and was so excited to hear about this program. I decided to do my own research and find out how this is done here in Grand Rapids.
Energy efficient lending is a good way to make home energy efficient … (0 comments)
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michelle gordon: New Forest Hills listing! 199,000! - 10/12/08 08:38 AM
First time offered in years!
Priced for quick sale!
Roof 1 year old with new gutters and gutter guards. Kitchen is
open with snack bar and dining area. Family room with
fieldstone fireplace and hardwood floors and sliders to deck.
Finished basement with built-in cabinetry and desks. This
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