michigan: 2007 Cost vs Value Home Remodeling Report Now Available (updated 12/5/2007) - 12/03/07 02:05 PM
Attention home sellers, buyers, and wannabe home sellers! The 2007 Cost vs Value Survey results are now available from Remodeling Magazine Online and Realtor Magazine. Why is this important to you? For over 20 years Remodeling Magazine has surveyed professionals to see what home remodeling and home improvements warranted completion prior to … (15 comments)
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michigan: 12 Reasons to Market Your Home During the Holidays - 11/17/07 07:20 PM
When the snow is swirling and would-be buyers are scarce, you need to take extra steps to get your home sold. So pour a cup of tea, put another log on the fire, and curl up with these suggestions on how to make your home more attractive and possibly sell during … (34 comments)
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michigan: Laurence Technological University Solar Decathlon Home - 09/29/07 12:53 PM
Last Friday, I played hooky from Real Estate and still ended up going to an Open House. Well, this wasn't just any Open House. I was at the second dry run showing for Lawrence Technological Universities Aloeterra Team entry in The Solar Decathlon. Why a dry run? More than 100,000 people … (11 comments)
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michigan: This 8 Day Open House Draws Thousands of People - 09/15/07 06:41 PM
Did you ever have a Sunday Open House and nobody came? That's one of my problems, but by utilizing technology I found a way to entice viewers to your next Open House. All you need to do is sponsor a prototype off-the-grid home. The cost, a mere $646,198.40; you can … (7 comments)
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michigan: Oakland County and Surrounding Area U-Pick and Cider Mills - 09/13/07 10:57 AM
It's that special time of the year. The kids are back to school, days are getting shorter and our bodies crave the sweetness of apples, and apple baked goods. Luckily, there are several local Cider Mills and U-Pick apple orchards in Oakland County and surrounding areas.
I'm trying to shopping locally whenever … (9 comments)
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michigan: Oakland County FREE Housing Counseling Services to Buy or Save Your Home - 09/10/07 02:25 PM
Did you know that Oakland County residents can get FREE Housing Counseling? True, to all resident through a Comprehensive Housing Counseling Grant.
The following services are offered to Oakland County residents (owners and renters) by appointment and phone
Provide counseling and advice to tenants and homeownersProvide mortgage default resolutions servicesProvide reverse mortgage counselingEducation … (2 comments)
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michigan: Peak Fall Color Tour Locator - 09/08/07 10:44 AM
According to the Ironwood Daily Globe, western Upper Peninsula leaves are between 5-10 percent turned depending upon location. Peak color is expected shortly after September 15th. Peak colors move down through Michigan generally through the end of October. A suggested western UP color tour drive.
I have two favorite Fall Color Tour … (10 comments)
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michigan: Shrinking Lake Superior a Poster Child for Finite Resources - 09/05/07 05:19 PM
"...Water, water, every where and all the boards did shrink;..." So begins the albatross's revenge in Samuel Taylor Coleridge's The Rime of the Ancient Mariner. The Great Lakes climate is changing. Great Lakes levels have dropped almost two feet, the State of Michigan issued an Emergency No Burn order on August 16, … (12 comments)
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michigan: 2006 Climate Changes - 09/02/07 06:50 PM
Concerned about climate change? The newest version of Plant Hardiness Zones is now available from the National Arbor Day Foundation. (see photo at right)
Take a few moments to see how your area has changed from the last map in 1990.
To find your new hardiness zone simply enter your zip code on … (7 comments)
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michigan: Six Rules of Savvy Home Buyers - 09/01/07 12:46 PM
America On Line featured an article today written by Eric Peters entitled Six Rules for Savvy Car Shopping The basic ideas in Eric's article on successfully purchasing a car can also be used when looking for and buying your next home. Here are the six rules; every home buyer should follow when … (2 comments)
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michigan: Michigan Vacation Rental Property Websites - 08/30/07 05:48 PM
Thinking of Moving to Michigan or Oakland County? Rather than living out of a cramped hotel room, how about your family staying in a 5 bedroom Victorian Home or spending time on an All-Sports lake in a vacation rental home? Vacation rentals can be a delightful alternative to motel stays, while … (1 comments)
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michigan: Oakland County Farmers Markets in Full Swing - 08/11/07 12:09 PM
What a tremendous summer we're having! Oakland County Farmers Markets are in full swing until October. Take some time to visit a farmers market or street side vegetable stand today. All purchases help keep Michigan's economy rolling. Make sure to ask where items are produced and if there is a quantity … (2 comments)
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michigan: Waterford Michigan Real Estate Trends - 08/10/07 02:58 PM
The two graphs below contain the Average and Median asking price for homes in Waterford Michigan marketed on Trulia.com over the past few months. Charts are updated frequently, check back for an update.
Gary Smith, The Michigan Group, 6870 Grand River Ave, Brighton, MI
Looking for property in Michigan? A no sign-in home … (0 comments)
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michigan: How Long Will My Oakland County Home Take to Sell? - 08/07/07 12:33 PM
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View the entire Oakland County Market Report. Results are sorted by city and in 100,000 ranges. This is a two page report with totals on the second page. Raw sale data for the entire State of Michigan is available on the Michigan Association of Realtors website.
How does … (6 comments)
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michigan: Educating Home Sellers: The Jury is Deliberating About Your Home - 08/06/07 04:32 PM
When I lived in Wayne County, I could count on being called for Jury Service every 13-15 months. For some reason, most likely my honest face, I was always selected for the jury. Trials were usually less than a week and deliberation 2-5 additional days. I was part of the jury for … (2 comments)
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michigan: Purchasing Waterfront Property: Pontiac Lake; Information From MiSWIMS Database - 08/01/07 07:05 PM
In June, the State of Michigan launched its combined Surface Water Information Management System (MiSWIMS). This all inclusive database combined all State Departments information about surface waters in Michigan. See information from Part One.
I've been waiting for Oakland Lakefront Magazine to write about the system. Their choice of lakes, Pontiac Lake, … (2 comments)
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michigan: Area Market Report: Walled Lake, Michigan Through July 15, 2007 - 08/01/07 10:42 AM
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According to Realcomp II Ltd records, there were 19 homes sold in Walled Lake, Michigan 48390 from January 1, 2007 through July 15, 2007. Note: Information from Realcomp II was for all homes listed and sold by all real estate companies for the period described above.
Walled Lake … (0 comments)
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michigan: Area Market Report: Recent Home Sales Commerce Township, Michigan - 08/01/07 10:13 AM
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According to Realcomp II Ltd records, there were 152 homes sold in Commerce Township, 48390 from January 1, 2007 through July 15, 2007. This compares to 158 homes sold during the same period in 2006. Note: Information from Realcomp II was for all homes listed and sold … (2 comments)
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michigan: Educating Sellers: Marketing Promotion Affects Your Homes Sale Price - 07/31/07 11:36 AM
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There are Four Factors that affect the sale of any home. Those Four Factors, illustrated to the right, determine:
How Fast Your Home SellsHow Much Money You ReceiveIf, Your Home Sells At AllNot all agents take the promotion of your home seriously. And, in certain markets they don't … (2 comments)
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michigan: Sweet Corn Ready at Long Family Farm, Commerce Township (Updated August 11, 2007) - 07/29/07 12:36 PM
Sweet Corn is now available at the Long Family Farm in Commerce Township, Michigan. This Oakland County landmark has some of the best corn in the area. Picked fresh daily, you drive through to pick up a dozen or half-dozen ears. One extra ear is included (13 and 7 total) in case … (4 comments)
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