Unless you mean like 97 or 98 pennies on the dollar. Even the days of “low-balling” are over. It’s just the way it is in this market. The best way to determine what to offer on a house is to have your Realtor do a market analysis and explain what other similar homes in the vicinity have sold for recently. You … (20 comments)
eric michael: My BIG Plans for Micro-Vacationing!
- 06/04/12 11:03 AM
This is an entry for the Positive Attitude for the Weary Soul Group Contest! | Fun in the Sun While the Business Still Runs! Join in on the Challenge!
I've been told a few times recently by some great people that I need a vacation. Here's the thing. I'm really doing what I can to build up my business to the levels that I want it to be at. I'm not there yet and won't be for a while. That being said, I don't have a whole lot of time to take a proper vacation. So, I'm going to take … (10 comments)
eric michael: Metro Detroit First-Time Home Buyer – Step 3 Looking at Homes
- 06/03/12 08:52 AM
Metro Detroit First-Time Home Buyer – Step 3 Looking at Homes This is the fun part! We’ve already determined the areas you want to look, the “wants” and “needs” you want in a home and the approximate price range of the home you’re going to buy. Now what? We schedule a mutually convenient time to go out and walk through some homes that fit your criteria. Bring a pen and a notebook (or equivalent electronic gadget) to take notes! After viewing a few homes, some of the amenities run together. Did that first house have a covered porch or did … (4 comments)
eric michael: Metro Detroit First-Time Home Buyer – Step 1 Meet with a Realtor®
- 06/03/12 08:16 AM
Metro Detroit First-Time Home Buyer – Step 1 Meet with a Realtor® The first step in starting the process of buying your first home is to sit down and talk with a Realtor®. This does a few things: You’ll have a lot of questions to ask, I’m sure. I can answer them for you. In the initial consultation, you’ll more than likely be overwhelmed at all the information in buying your first house. Don’t worry about that. I’ll explain everything in more detail as we move through each stage of the process.
Next, we’ll talk about your “wants” … (7 comments)
eric michael: Old School Summer.
- 05/29/12 10:49 AM
Old School Summer. I just read a post on FB that said something to the effect of "it's time to sign up the kids for summer activities." I do sign my kids up for a few things during the summer, but it made me think back a little. When I was a kid, parents didn't sign us up for anything. Our summer activities were riding our bikes, playing baseball for countless hours, building "forts" in the woods, catching snakes, etc.
Wow. I wonder if I should sign my kids up for that? Don't get me wrong. I know … (34 comments)
eric michael: 300,000 points. What does it all mean?
- 05/21/12 10:19 AM
300,000 points. What does it all mean? First, it means that my months cost to blog on ActiveRain will drop by $10 per month. Pretty cool Second, it means I'm being consistent. How many people join ActiveRain but never come close to hitting a number this big? Kudo's to everyone who has more points than me, especially the ones who've hit a Million! I now understand that work that needs to be put in. Next, I have to mention everything that I've learned here. There's a never-ending supply of blogs that can teach you everything from how to use Scribefire to … (34 comments)
eric michael: Today's Email Scam. 5-18-2012
- 05/18/12 12:47 PM
Today's Email Scam. 5-18-2012 I know what you're thinking. It's been a while since I've posted an Email Scam. Well, there's a reason for that. I switched over to gmail. I have all of my emails going through there, kinda like an old school Outlook, but Way Better! Anyway, here's the email... "hey hun do you want to have a boss for the rest of your life check out how i was able to say bye to mine(website link was here)i wanna know why nobody told me about this sooner but at least i found out at all this is … (4 comments)
Overrated - Cheap, generic pizza. Little Caesars has a $5 pizza, ready and waiting for you to crush. Have a sandwich instead. Underrated - Joe Rogan. Yeah, the Fear Factor guy. Believe it or not, he's changed my thinking. Check out his podcast on iTunes or through his website, www.JoeRogan.net … (13 comments)
eric michael: Overrated and Underrated. April 18, 2012
- 04/18/12 09:12 AM
Overrated and Underrated. April 18, 2012 Overrated - Greek Yogurt. Don't get me wrong. I like them. They taste great. But... aren't they just like regular yogurt except they're more expensive and thicker? I still prefer them over the regular ones but with all the hype around Greek Yogurt, you'd think they were made from Unicorn milk. Or maybe they are? Underrated - Road Trips. I went to RETSO last week in Atlanta. I rented a car and drove alone. It was awesome! Got to meet a dozen or so online real estate friends and had a great time. The return … (13 comments)
eric michael: Good Morning, Metro Detroit!
- 04/17/12 11:18 AM
Good Morning, Metro Detroit! Okay, I'll admit that it's a bit of a stretch to compare the Detroit area to the Vietnam war era of the movie, but hear me out. You see, the Metro Detroit area has been hit hard recently. Decimated by auto companies sending tons of jobs over seas and to Mexico, the incredible lay offs, massive unemployment in the area and the crashing of the real estate market. Maybe I should've called this the Perfect Storm? Nah, I'll go with my gut. It's taken a while, but Detroit is starting to get back on it's feet. General … (5 comments)
eric michael: Thank You, Bowling Green police officer!
- 04/17/12 09:41 AM
Thank You, Bowling Green police officer! So, last Saturday I'm driving back from Atlanta after hanging with a bunch of awesome peeps (#625!) and going to RETSO (retso.com), and I stopped in Cincinnati to meet up with a Realtor® friend of mine, Bill Spear. We had Italian food and a lot of conversation. I'm very happy we had the opportunity to meet. Anyway, when I was leaving Cincy, it was already dark. During the daylight hours, I was driving just a little over the speed limit and now that it was dark, I had to slow down a little more. Driving … (9 comments)
eric michael: Happy Easter to my Peeps!
- 04/07/12 11:26 AM
Happy Easter to my Peeps! Hi Everyone! Just wanted to take a minute to say Happy Easter to everyone. It's another time of year that I actually feel grateful for the people in my life. I've been in contact with a lot of online people this past year and I couldn't be happier for the relationships! I hope you all have a great Easter and we'll talk again soon. Don't eat too much awesome food! Eric... … (8 comments)
eric michael: There's No Way You'll Read This Blog!
- 03/30/12 09:42 AM
There's No Way You'll Read This Blog! There's been a LOT of conversation on AR lately about "What's the Best way to get a lot of "eyes" or comments on a blog. I think I know. It's all in the Title. First and foremost, that's what people see. If it's interesting, controversial or like an accident on the freeway, most people want to "click" on it and see what happened. Just like YOU did here. Talk to you later... Eric... … (16 comments)
eric michael: You Wanted To Lowball The Sellers. Don't Be Upset That You Didn't Get The House.
- 03/21/12 08:39 AM
You Wanted To Low-ball The Sellers. Don't Be Upset That You Didn't Get The House. You've spent countless hours over many nights searching for properties on the Internet. Finally, you have your list together. 147 houses. And you want to look at them all. In 2 days. Tomorrow and the next day. What? In today's market, 106 of them will be pending, meaning they have other accepted offers. Another 28 will be "short sales," and you already told me you don't want to wait that long. Leaves us with 13 homes. My lucky number. I schedule them, but in the … (111 comments)
Click on the picture above for full details and more pictures of this incredible home Luxurious Northville Ridge 5 Bedroom Home with Tons of Builder Upgrades. Gourmet Kitchen w/ Large Island, 42” Cabinets and Granite Throughout House. Formal Dining Room. Large Master Suite w/ Sitting Area, Amazing Master Bath w/jet tub and Separate Shower. Huge Dual Walk-in Closet. Jack and Jill Suites. 2 Story Family Room. Upper Level Laundry. Professionally Finished Walk-Out Basement w/ Full 2nd Gourmet Kitchen. Perfect for In-Laws or Au-Pair. Community Pool-Playground-Club House w/ Extensive Walking … (7 comments)
eric michael: Can the House I'm Renting Be Foreclosed On?
- 03/17/12 08:24 AM
Can the House I'm Renting Be Foreclosed On? Question: "I currently reside in a home and all kinds of letters from the city have been coming saying the taxes are delinquent and are now in forfeiture status as well as letters from attorneys saying it's scheduled for sheriff's sale next month." Answer: Yes, it can be foreclosed on.
These days, I would suggest that you make sure the mortgage is being paid by the owner or the home, along with the taxes. There are some "landlords" who are collecting the rent money but not paying on the mortgage and/or … (10 comments)
eric michael: Today, I'm Eric O'Michael
- 03/17/12 01:38 AM
Today, I'm Eric O'Michael Happy St. Patrick's Day, Everyone! Today is a celebration of the Irish, and some other things like wearing green and drinking green beer.
A lot of people will drink too much, do stupid things and throw up a lot of corned beef and cabbage. That can't be good. Don't be one of those people. Be safe out there, drink plenty of water and for St. Patrick's sake, use a designated driver. This is Eric O'Michael signing out. Later. … (10 comments)
eric michael: Sometimes You Just Gotta Slow Down.
- 03/14/12 12:48 PM
Hey Everyone! This is just an quick blog about life. Some of you know I had surgery on my shoulder a couple months ago. I just got the clear from the doc that I can start swinging a golf club again! Now, before you start cheering and sending me gift cards, it's not all that. I gotta take it slow. He told me to ONLY use a 7, 8, 9 iron and I MUST hit off of a tee, not the ground. Golfers all around the world just groaned. I heard you. Stop it. The point of that is because the … (15 comments)
eric michael: Link backs. Good, Bad or Indifferent?
- 03/12/12 10:48 AM
Link backs. Good, Bad or Indifferent? Hello again, everyone. I have a dilemma. I read somewhere recently that people writing a beginning partial "teaser" blog, then linking back to their own website, WP blog or whatever via the ActiveRain platform isn't right, and possibly shouldn't be worth "points." I completely disagree, but that's for another blog. This one here is to celebrate a few awesome people. Bill Spear, Justin Dibbs and Susan Emo. Please click on any one or all of their names to see how this continues... Thank you... … (13 comments)
Metro Detroit Home Buying FAQ: What Do I Offer for this House?
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