birmingham mi real estate: It's 12:00. Do you know where your tenant is? (Food for thought for investors) - 09/20/07 11:35 AM
I doubt that there has EVER been a better time to make an investment in Michigan real estate. Opportunities abound, and smart investors will be rewarded.
Not long ago, I heard about an out of state “investor” who made his first real estate investment in Michigan. He was sold a high … (13 comments)
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birmingham mi real estate: French Farm House in Quarton Lake Estates - 08/12/07 11:13 PM
420Suffield.com - A Delightful French Cottage Location: Quarton Lake EstatesEnchanting Muehlman & Farrar French Farmhouse in Birmingham's Quarton Lake Estates. This home has been lovingly maintained and updated. Delightful custom details abound with leaded glass windows, an arched limestone fireplace, rounded walls, dormer windows, custom interior doors, exposed beams and the … (5 comments)
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birmingham mi real estate: PoppletonPark.com Birmingham MI - 05/22/07 04:02 AM
www.PoppletonPark.com - Perfect and on the ParkLocation: Poppleton ParkEnjoy living right on Poppleton Park! Updated colonial has a newer eat-in kitchen and stainless steel appliances. Hardwood floors throughout most of the home. Potential 4th bedroom and full bath in newly finished lower level, could be au-pair suite. Newer windows and landscaping. … (3 comments)
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birmingham mi real estate: Birmingham, Builders Own Home - 05/20/07 08:41 AM
Builder's Own Birmingham HomeLocation: Birmingham, MILuxurious home in a great location. Elegantly finished with all brick stucco exterior, granite island kitchen, hardwood floors on the first floor, 9' ceilings. Master bedroom features cathedral ceiling, bath with jacuzzi, fireplace. Tray ceilings and beautiful woodwork. Sound system. Impressive two story foyer. Finished basement … (2 comments)
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birmingham mi real estate: Habitat for Humanity took my house away: Part II - 05/13/07 04:05 AM
Some of you may recall a post I did a while back about Habitat for Humanity taking our house away. Actually they were just taking building materials to resell in their the Restore from my childhood home before it met the wrecking ball. It was a huge win-win for all … (11 comments)
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birmingham mi real estate: Sell-Lord Lesson: Peeing Dogs Do Not Sell Homes - 04/07/07 10:33 AM
Yesterday I had one of my top 10 most memorable showings. This is a list that you don’t want to be on as most of those showings tend to be memorable for bad reasons, like finding people asleep in beds when you think the house is empty. That is always good … (51 comments)
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birmingham mi real estate: Just Say No! 10 Things You Can't Do If You Want to SELL Your Michigan Home - 03/30/07 04:08 AM
10. Try to sell "By Owner." Sorry, I am not just saying this because my livelihood is in selling homes. If you want to sell your home, you need to be where the buyers are. Since about 90% of sales in Metro Detroit involve real estate agents, that is clearly where … (42 comments)
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birmingham mi real estate: When you're gone, how will others know you were once here? - 02/22/07 12:36 PM
Throughout history man has always looked for ways to let others know that they were once here on earth. Whether it was drawings on cave walls or even fossils, there are clues all around us proving there were things and people here long before we were.
Living in the technology era, we're … (25 comments)
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birmingham mi real estate: I must have missed the memo regarding online etiquette. - 02/21/07 12:39 AM
Recently I've been thinking about the Internet and how fascinating it really is. We live in such an "information now" society. Everything we want to know and need to know is right there at our fingertips.... LITERALLY!
In addition to the "need & want to know" stuff on the web, the … (37 comments)
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birmingham mi real estate: THIS is Cooperation! - 12/29/06 08:00 AM
Last month something very interesting happened in the Birmingham/Bloomfield real estate market. It may not sound like something groundbreaking to most of you, but to me it was a BIG thing.
My friend Sara Lipnitz, who is an agent in my office, called together some of the top producing agents in other … (40 comments)
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birmingham mi real estate: Donald Trump Visited My Blog Yesterday (Another Question For the Rainers) - 12/20/06 08:43 AM
Yes, it does appear that The Donald made a social call on my Michigan real estate blog yesterday during the Yankee Blog Swap. (A big thanks to Mary McKnight and RSSPieces for a great idea well executed!) Though I have my doubts that it actually was the real Donald Trump, I … (45 comments)
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birmingham mi real estate: Stop the Presses! Birmingham Michigan home sold in 6 days! - 12/19/06 07:36 AM
To those of our readers from places other than SE Michigan, that title is very ho-hum. “So what?”, you ask. But readers nearby know that half million dollar homes in SE Michigan have usually experienced much longer market times in 2006. I’ve held off announcing this sale since it went under … (19 comments)
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birmingham mi real estate: Walking on a tightrope - 12/07/06 07:07 PM
As with most things in life, I think that the saying "everything in moderation" applies. There are always consequences for our actions. Too much playing means not enough working. Too much working means not enough playing and possibly... BURNOUT.
Well, I'm guilty of falling prey to this trap. At times, I spend … (19 comments)
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birmingham mi real estate: I wish Oprah sold Real Estate - 10/09/06 10:46 PM
My pal Craig Schiller will love this one. It’s a double nod to him! Not only did he once post about Oprah, recently he also has posted about books. Thanks Craig, you inspired my post!
OK… so why do I want Oprah to sell Real Estate? Simple, I need her advice on … (26 comments)
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birmingham mi real estate: Stop Talking... Start DOING! - 10/03/06 09:51 PM
For the past week I’ve had a houseguest. My dad is visiting me from sunny Naples Florida. It's been a huge struggle to keep up with my work schedule and spend quality time with my dad. Still not sure how mommy Realtors do it! (No offence gentlemen). Did I also mention … (28 comments)
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birmingham mi real estate: Birmingham, Michigan Real Estate - Third Quarter 2006 Market Update - 09/30/06 03:55 PM
BirminghamWe're constantly looking at new listings and new sales in the MLS. Homes are selling every day. There is good news in this market. While the days on market have almost doubled since last year, we are seeing higher average sales prices and higher median sales prices. Higher end homes are … (15 comments)
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birmingham mi real estate: Ruth, Don't Rescue Us - 09/26/06 12:52 PM
Ruth Spencer, a consumer reporter for Detroit's local NBC affiliate put out an awful consumer tip in yesterday's Detroit Free Press. The name of her featured segment is "Ruth to the Rescue." Following is her snippet, and my reply, which I will be sending as a letter to the editor.RUTH TO … (28 comments)
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birmingham mi real estate: Let's get Cooking - 09/19/06 11:50 PM
Getting agents out to visit your listings in the Birmingham/Bloomfield Hills MI market can get tough.
Currently, the listing inventory is very high. As marketing times are getting longer, some agents are getting creative with the marketing.
Today, Darlene Jackson and I hosted a joint broker open. We have listings on … (38 comments)
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birmingham mi real estate: Broker/Owners, This one's for you! - 09/19/06 10:12 PM
If you are a sales manager or a broker owner who still sells homes, this one’s for you!
Let me set the scene:
I wrote an offer on a home last Thursday. The listing agent is a broker/owner who still sells homes. We’ve been going back and forth for a few days now. … (25 comments)
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birmingham mi real estate: Let me be your Cheerleader, I’m strong enough to lift you! - 09/18/06 11:25 PM
Kristal wrote a post about being an ambassador for your area and your profession. It really got my wheels turning. So thank you KK!
I love my community….. Birmingham Michigan is just a wonderful place to live. I’m very enthusiastic about my city when helping people decide where they want to live. … (6 comments)
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birmingham mi real estate: The Champagne is ready to be served...... - 09/17/06 10:42 PM
I have officially put out a Missing Person Report for Josh Plummer.
The race has fueled my fire for weeks now. I’ve looked to JP to keep me going.
Where has he gone?
I’ve cut my posts back to a minimum of one a day. I’ve held off inviting the people Maureen … (18 comments)
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birmingham mi real estate: How to overcome a rut - 09/13/06 11:18 PM
Have you ever heard of the term Pay It Forward? Yes, it was a movie (I never saw it). It's also a foundation (I don’t belong to it). BUT, I do practice “paying it forward” as often as possible. The concept is simple…
Do something kind for someone and that person does … (14 comments)
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birmingham mi real estate: The "day after" September 11 - 09/12/06 10:31 PM
One of the biggest decisions I’ve ever made in my life occurred on September 12, 2001.
I knew that there would be so many posts yesterday about the tragic events of 9/11. I spent much of yesterday night glued to the TV with a box of Kleenex. I prayed for all the … (9 comments)
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birmingham mi real estate: A funny thing happened on the way to show a house - 09/06/06 10:48 PM
The other morning I was heading out to show a home in town. On my drive I passed two women who were walking their King Charles Cavalier dogs. I stopped my car, introduced myself and explained that I had just got a KCC five months ago. I told the ladies that … (10 comments)
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birmingham mi real estate: Welcome to the party - 08/16/06 07:25 AM
My first five years in real estate were with a one office independent that was a market leader, especially in higher end homes. They had been around a long time and created a family atmosphere that was important to many of the agents. They were always in the top 15 … (2 comments)
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