remax platinum: MICHIGAN FUN CHEAP ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE FAMILY - 10/05/10 12:58 AM
 This past weekend I was up north expecting to spend my Saturday fishing and boating on Lake Montcalm. Instead I awoke to a cold rainy dreary day-with a lot of wind. Not exactly perfect fishing weather. What to do with the 5 year old neice and 10 year old nephew?? Jump in the car and head over to Anderson and Girls Orchard in Stanton MI. Around 1pm I bundled up the kids jumped in the car and headed to the cider mill. I have never been to Anderson's but a few folks had told me what a fun place this was … (0 comments)

remax platinum: Don't Judge A Book By Its Cover--When It Comes To House Hunting! - 09/08/10 08:28 AM
 
 How many times did I hear this saying while growing up? LOTS. But usually this statement was made to me by my Mom when it to dating. Those words still ring true today especially when it comes to looking to purchase a home.
 As a realtor, I do tell my sellers that buyers DO judge a home by the exterior BUT I tell my buyers that even if the exterior doesn't match what they would consider desirable, that they still need to look at the home-this could be the only issue with the home. I know this from personal experience! … (0 comments)

remax platinum: GO GREEN and SAVE MONEY - 04/14/10 05:59 AM
GO GREEN and SAVE MONEY  Like everyone else these days, I am pinching pennies and trying to make my paydays last a lot longer.  A couple of weeks ago, our family TV went on the fritz, first thing my husband said was "Great, lets go purchase that BIG flat screen, won't it look super above the fireplace."  My response was, remember in the old days -when we would call a TV repair man to come fix the TV.  Well, after some discussion, we decided to have the repairman come out to the house to tell us what was up with the … (0 comments)

remax platinum: It really doesn't hurt! Red Cross Blood Drive - 02/16/09 10:29 AM
I admit it...I am a big baby, but when REMAX Platinum in Brighton MI sponsored a Red Cross Blood Drive, I thought to myselft~JUST DO IT! Today I donated blood for the first time in my life and I can tell you it won't be the last time.  The process is explained to you thoroughly and it really is painless.  Not only that, you get juice and cookies after donating.  A word of advice if you plan on donating blood, drink plenty of liquids 24 hours before.  Now go to www.RedCross.org and find out where the nearest blood drive is....give the … (2 comments)

remax platinum: So you SOLD your home....now what? SELECTING MOVERS - 01/08/09 02:35 AM
Congratulations!  You have a signed purchase agreement and it actually looks like the deal is going to go through.....now what?  You need to begin thinking about moving all of your belongings from the dog house to the ugly Wedding gift you received from Aunt Betty.  Well, here are some tips to help make the move easier.
Are the movers licensed and insured?  If not, move on.  You have no guarantee you'll be covered should something get broken or lost.  Wouldn't you hate for Aunt Betty's ugly wedding gift to get broken?
Do you know what is insured?  This is important to … (0 comments)