oakland county: 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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oakland county: 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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oakland county: 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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oakland county: Last Weekend for Some Trout Streams - 09/29/07 11:29 AM
I spent part of today on the Huron River fishing between the dam at MossLake and down to Wixom Rd. There were a few hikers, three canoes, and a kayak on the same stretch of river. I prefer fishing the Huron in early fall just because there is less pressure on the fish. … (11 comments)
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oakland county: 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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oakland county: 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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oakland county: 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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oakland county: 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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oakland county: 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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oakland county: 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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oakland county: 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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oakland county: Michigan Independence Day 2007 Fireworks Locations - 06/25/07 09:14 PM
Milford area fireworks activities. Start Your 4th of July Early! Sparks in the Park is the annual fireworks show that brings the community together for a fun family event. This year, Sparks in the Park will be held on Saturday June 30, 2007 at Hickory Ridge Pines Park, 4200 Hickory Ridge … (0 comments)
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oakland county: Are You Cheating Yourself At The Gas Pump? (Updated July 13, 2007) - 06/18/07 01:26 PM
I've noticed some changes to gasoline pumps over the past few weeks.Last week I filled my trucks gas tank at the White Lake Meijer gas station, located off Highland Rd in western Oakland County. The pump stopped at $75.00, and I assumed the tank was full. Today, I learned that credit … (22 comments)
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oakland county: Oakland County Sheriffs Boating Safety Inspections - 06/15/07 02:45 PM
According to notice found in today's Detroit News, Free Boat Safety Inspections are being offered at the Orchard Lake DNR boat ramp. Inspections are on Saturday, June 16, 2007 from 9 am to 1 pm.
The Oakland County Sheriff Water Safety Division will be offering the inspections. Additional information can be obtained … (2 comments)
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oakland county: 2007 Michigan Beach Locations and Beach Closings - 06/10/07 12:45 PM
Its 90 degrees in the shade on a wonderful breeze free weekend day. You have the car packed with necessities for a terrific day at the beach. An hour and a half later, driving through bumper to bumper traffic, also lined up going to the beach, you finally arrive. There's a … (6 comments)
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oakland county: Strawberry Season Starting at Long Family Farm - 06/06/07 03:50 PM
Added June 21, 2008. Long Family Orchard and Farm Website now available with updated information about their crops, services, weather station, and employment. Go to Long Family Orchard and Farm
I called the Long Family Farm in Commerce Township, Michigan produce Hotline (248) 360-3774 today to check on strawberries. The first strawberries … (5 comments)
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oakland county: Wolverine Lake Village Home Sales, through May 2007 - 06/05/07 09:22 AM
I performed a search June, 4, 2007 of all homes sold in Wolverine Lake Village, Michigan on Realcomp II Multiple Listing Service. From homes listed and sold, all companies from January 1, 2007 through May 31, 2007 above $100,000.
Wolverine Lake Village: 13 homes have been sold within Wolverine Lake Village in … (0 comments)
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oakland county: Walled Lake Michigan Home Sales, May 2007 - 06/05/07 09:14 AM
A June 4th search of Realcomp II, Ltd, this areas Multiple Listing Service, reported that 15 homes successfully sold in Walled Lake Michigan through May 31, 2007. History was from all homes listed and sold by all real estate companies from January 1, 2007 through May 31, 2007. The average final list … (0 comments)
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oakland county: White Lake Home Sales May 2007 - 06/05/07 09:02 AM
According to a June 4th search of Realcomp II, LTd, this areas Multiple Listing Service, 66 homes successfully sold in White Lake Township, Oakland County, Michigan from January 1, 2007 through May 31, 2007. This total was from all homes listed by all real estate companies.
The average final list price (asking price) of … (0 comments)
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oakland county: Commerce Township Homes Sales Through May 30, 2007 - 06/04/07 05:54 PM
I performed a search June, 4, 2007 of all homes sold in Commerce Township, Michigan on Realcomp II Multiple Listing Service, The service indicated 132 total home sales Commerce Township by all Real Estate Companies. From homes listed and sold, all companies from January 1, 2007 through May 31, 2007 above … (0 comments)
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oakland county: Don't Move Firewood in Michigan! - 06/03/07 07:11 PM
As a Realtor®, my eyes have been specially trained to look at homes through the perspective of a buyer. Most home owners fail to notice items about their property that home buyers will focus on immediately. I've shown many properties with dead and dying trees on the property that should have … (11 comments)
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oakland county: Are Aquatic Invasive Species Affecting Your Area Home Values? - 05/22/07 12:37 PM
Are aquatic invasive species causing lakefront home values to decrease in your area? Simple Question, and perhaps right now there is no simple answer. But, with so many professionals in one place, someone should have some answers. Why the concern, well for one thing the USGS reports there are 361 "lakes" … (11 comments)
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oakland county: Educating Home Sellers: History of Your Home Sale - 05/15/07 01:32 PM
Item number 2 of my Marketing Battle Plan for home sellers includes educating you in correctly positioning your home by selecting a competitive asking price. Successful home sellers review all home information during the past few months, including the history of each home on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS).
Why review each homes … (2 comments)
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oakland county: Michigan Boating, Fishing Reports, and Forums (updated 5/17/07) - 05/14/07 08:15 PM
I was at Aggressive Marine this afternoon. Aggressive Marine is one of Commerce Townships largest marine dealers. Spring boating fever was in full swing as people picked up their boats. Notices went out in February to schedule a pick-up or delivery appointment. Those that didn't pay attention will be So Out … (3 comments)
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oakland county: Stopping Aquatic Hitchhikers– Your Individual Actions - 05/13/07 08:45 PM
UPDATED May 17, 2007: VHS INVADES BUDD LAKE IN CLARE COUNTY
Saturday, I was combining a brief lunch with viewing the updated public launch site on Union Lake in Commerce Township. Several boats were preparing to launch and three were exiting the lake. Each exiting boat quickly left the area and completed … (3 comments)
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oakland county: Upkeep and the Value of Your Michigan Waterfront Home - 05/12/07 09:52 PM
Most waterfront home owners in Michigan think their property will fetch top value without any upkeep and in any market. While most waterfront homes tend to maintain their value better than non-waterfront home, getting top value for your home requires upkeep.
Case in point, last month serious buyers of mine viewed a … (0 comments)
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oakland county: Commerce Township Home Sales: January through April 2007 - 05/11/07 10:21 PM
The following information was obtained from Realcomp II (Multiple Listing Service) data for homes listed and sold through all real estate companies. Dates of records requested were from January 1, 2007 though April 30, 2007
* Days on Market (DOM) refers to the number of days a home was actively for sale. … (0 comments)
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oakland county: Michigan Landfill Locations and Areas of Concern - 05/07/07 01:12 PM
It's 6:00 am. You spent all day yesterday moving into your new home. The sun is just coming up and you want to experience the morning on your new lakeside deck. Quietly, so as not to wake the kids, you start preparing that first pot of coffee. And...out of the spout … (1 comments)
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oakland county: Hydropology: Kids Make Watershed Decisions and Learn The Consequences! - 05/05/07 02:18 PM
Last month, I found and failed Michigan's boater safety pre-test. It seems things have changed since I was 14. And, I forced myself to take the Michigan safe boaters online test to refresh my skills.
While researching additional information on Michigan Clean Marinas Program, I came across some educational material for school … (3 comments)
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oakland county: Are Great Lakes Fish Dying? - 05/03/07 09:56 PM
In 2006, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Illinois, Ontario, and Wisconsin took unprecedented steps to stop the transfer of all baitfish across State borders. The reason - spread of the Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia (VHS) virus from Lake St. Clair to northern Lake Huron, Lake Erie, the Detroit River, Lake Ontario and the Niagara … (0 comments)
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oakland county: April 29, 2007 Photos of Wolverine Lake (Michigan, Oakland County, Commerce Township) - 04/29/07 03:41 PM
Here are photos from various spots around Wolverine Lake
Wolverine Lake Village Posts monthly information on their sign located at the corner of Glengary and South Commerce Rd. The Village Website is:
http://www.wolverinelake.com
Oakland County is in the process of removing all septic tanks from lakefront homes and installing sewers. Wolverine Lake Village is … (0 comments)
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oakland county: Wolverine Lake Fishing Areas - 04/27/07 10:07 PM
Wednesday some friends and I fished Wolverine Lake (too) early in the morning. While conditions were not ideal, we did boat one walleye on minnow tipped jigs. They dropped me off at 9:00 am, and caught their limit of fish before the morning was done. Not to give away any secret fishing spots, … (0 comments)
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oakland county: Ten Trees for $10.00...? - 04/26/07 08:35 PM
Once Upon a Time... northern Michigan was covered with virgin White Pine forests. With the expansion of our country westward, thousands of men clear-cut these forests and sent the trees to sawmills near the Great Lakes. One of those mills was located near Brimley, west of Sault Ste. Marie. The north … (15 comments)
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oakland county: Take Back the Weather - 04/23/07 09:52 AM
I was sitting this morning in my favorite hangout (don't tell my wife), the Union Lake Big Boy at 7726 Cooley Lake Rd, when I noticed that most of the bulbs had been converted to Compact Flourescent Bulbs. I would like to acknowledge this effort to help the environment. Oh, and the service is … (5 comments)
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oakland county: “…Tell Me, Are We Alive, or Just a Dying Planet?...” - 04/22/07 10:26 AM
These lyrics have been stuck in my head over a week! They're from the song "Love is the Answer". While these words, don't necessarily have anything to do with Earth Day, something in my gut just won't let it go. It's the kinesthetic part of my being. For you non- kinesthetics', … (12 comments)
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oakland county: Earth Day Coupons, Games, Offers, and Family Activities - 04/21/07 11:52 PM
When I heard that The Home Depot was giving away one million Compact Florescent Bulbs for Earth Day, I immediately went online to email all my Michigan friends and customers. There are several locations in Michigan. The two closest are in Commerce Township and White Lake Township.
Because many people do … (26 comments)
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oakland county: Kids!...Roofus Saves the Day??? - 04/21/07 01:25 PM
The other day Jeff Turner wrote a spectacular learning article entitled What Rufus Xavier Sarsparilla Can Teach Us About SEO and YEO teaching the importance of utilizing nouns instead of pro-nouns.
The name Rufus stuck in my mind. During my search for Earth Day information for kids, I found that the US … (2 comments)
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oakland county: EEK! Michigan Schools Get an Alternative Energy Plan - 04/21/07 09:49 AM
From some of the skeptical comments found on blog comments in the Eco-All Stars Group, it's clear that not everyone is concerned about alternative energy, global warming, and other environmental conditions. This is America, and everyone has the right to their own opinions. In fact, in trying to keep my commitment … (0 comments)
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oakland county: How "Green” is Your Funeral? - 04/18/07 10:58 AM
Back in the "Ma and Pa Kettle" days, most rural funerals were done on the family farm. There may or may not have been a casket. But, if there was it was made of wood. Since that time, the trend in funerals has been for the remains to either be cremated … (21 comments)
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oakland county: Help!...Do You Give Eco-Friendly Closing Gifts? - 04/17/07 12:32 PM
Help! I have some eco-friendly buyers and need some suggestions for eco-friendly closing gifts. Here are some ideas that I've come up with, but I'd like some additional ideas.
Hemp (or similar material) Welcome MatPack(s) of CFL bulbsRecycled art Purchase Carbon Reduction CreditsAngies List - The Green Edition I would like to … (37 comments)
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oakland county: Select Michigan Products - 04/14/07 10:41 PM
Back in the 70's and 80's, my wife and I lived an organic lifestyle. We subscribed to Mother Earth News and practiced organic gardening and living methods from the magazine. I would double dig our small garden, and we spent hours working together. We dried our own food, made organic baby foods, … (6 comments)
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oakland county: "One Small Step for Man...?" - 04/13/07 03:21 PM
Saturday, April 14, 2007 is the first National Day of Climate Action. At least 1300 events are scheduled in all 50 states. According to the StepItup2007.org website ; "Despite the varied backgrounds of the participants and the uniqueness of each event, they are united in delivering a critical message: For Congress … (3 comments)
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oakland county: "One Billion Bulbs" - 04/11/07 01:43 PM
Most advocates of a "Green America" suggest switching from the present incandescent light bulb to either of these two technologies.Compact Florescent Light (CFL)Pro: uses 70 percent less electricityCon: contains mercuryLight Emitting Diode (LED)Pro: uses 90 percent less electricityCon: extremely expensive cutting-edge technologySymmetric Technologies wants to change one billion bulbs. On their … (11 comments)
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oakland county: Michigan Open Houses - 04/11/07 11:16 AM
Updated April 25, 2008 This site includes the majority of homes available in The Big Open House for April 27th.
Looking for a Michigan home. Open Houses are one way to go. Please follow these safety tips BEFORE visiting any Open House.
The agent working the Open House is always required to represent the Home Seller.Any … (5 comments)
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oakland county: Fair Housing and Internet Consumers - 04/07/07 02:11 PM
As an Internet Professional Realtor® (e-PRO), I know that the Internet has leveled the playing field and improved the ability for the consumer to find an affordable home in an area they want to live. Why? Because I never get to meet the majority of my customers until they are ready … (0 comments)
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oakland county: Are Your Kids Swimming in %*&# ? - 03/27/07 05:15 PM
In 2003 my wife and I downsized to a small lake. The home, septic, and well were inspected and no problems were discovered. "Yep, everything working fine"; we were told. Of course, on Thanksgiving Day, with extra guests, there was some bubbling crude - not oil that is - flowing in … (4 comments)
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oakland county: “Giant Sucking Sound” Heard in S.E. Michigan? - 03/21/07 06:49 PM
Ross Perot once warned; NAFTA will cause a "giant sucking sound" as jobs go south. Seems he was correct at least for S.E. Michigan. The synergistic effect of the global economy has intensified changes in our economy. Yes, I believe in global fair trade and yes, Michigan has also benefited from … (0 comments)
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oakland county: 7 Signs That Home May Be a Dump! - 03/19/07 02:51 PM
Over the years, my eyes have been trained to look at homes from a buyer's perspective. Looking at homes in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) never ceases to amaze me. Today, for instance, I looked at 119 homes in the $200,000 to $300,000 range for a home buyer. Our MLS allows … (0 comments)
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oakland county: Changes in Mortgage Industry Affects Buyers and Sellers Update August 16, 2007 - 03/19/07 10:57 AM
My...we ARE living in interesting times!
I would like everyone to be aware of recent activity affecting the mortgage industry. According to recent articles I was able to find, at least 22 sub-prime lenders have declared bankruptcy and more have drastically cut back service. In an article found on bankrate.com, Lewis Holden … (0 comments)
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oakland county: What's Your Homes Value? - 03/16/07 09:48 PM
There are now several public websites where you can estimate the value of some homes in Michigan. All sites are in Beta (testing mode). I recommend taking some time to play around with these sites. Try it on your home or a family member's home. I do not believe any of … (3 comments)
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oakland county: Did Your Home Sell by Dutch Auction? - 03/12/07 04:09 PM
If you've never attended a Dutch Auction, you should. Rather than the frequent bidding war of typical auctions, an item is placed for sale at a high price and dangled before bidders. The price is slowly decreased until one person bids to claim his prize. The process is rather boring and frequently … (0 comments)
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