Many of us have heard of landlords collecting rent while their property was in foreclosure. Usually, it’s in a news report or perhaps you’ve heard it in person from a buyer client or through a friend or acquaintance. I was surprised to hear an attorney take the landlord’s side recently. While it...

07/24/2013

Senior Real Estate Designation Received

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I’ve worked in real estate for 16 years and have had my share of transactions with elderly clients. Because of the graying of our population, I decided to ensure that I will always do the best for my clients in the older age groups. I have recently completed a course of study and been accepted i...

07/17/2013

Top 3 Reasons Buyers and Sellers Should Ignore Some Online Info

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Bryan has some very good thoughts on the information overload that faces many consumers who are entering into a real estate transaction. Some rely on their agent, others feel compelled to do investigation on their own. The real problem is what to accept and what to discount.Top 3 Reasons Buyers...

07/17/2013

Did Cash Sales Save The Real Estate Market?

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Did cash sales save the real estate market? That's an interesting question, and one that CoreLogic says "yes" to, according a report in yesterday's Mortgage News Daily. The report notes a jump from 25% cash sales in the early 2000's to 40% in 2012, and suggests that sych sales helped to stabiliz...

07/17/2013

New Hartland Listing and Open House

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Looking for a Hartland home for sale? Here's a beauty at 1687 Andover, Howell, MI 48843. This 1997 built bi-level has been very well maintained. It features vaulted ceilings, a gas fireplace, deck AND patio from the finished lower level walkout space. Two car garage has additional storage room...

07/16/2013

Intentional Underbuilding Conspiracy?

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I came across this article in Realtor Mag’s Daily News section today. Citing an article from the Phoenix Business Journal, it states that, “New-home builders don’t appear too anxious to help meet the demand.” To be fair, they do mention the lack of qualified tradesmen and the fear of another ho...

07/11/2013