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Posted on 03/14/2021
Best Herbs to Grow Indoors
Herbs make tremendous impact in the home due to their numerous functions. They can be used as spices on food or as air filters. They add fragrance and absorb odors. For best result, growing each of the herbs in their separate pots helps you customize the care they need as individual plants. Here are a few plants to...
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Posted on 03/07/2021
Hardwoods Need a Facelift? Consider Bleaching
Post Photo by Pixabay via Pexels One of the benefits of hardwood floors is their durability. When they start to look worn, refinishing takes time, but is much less of a hassle than replacement. Yet sometimes, stains won't simply buff out of the surface of your hardwoods. If you’re dealing with tough stains, like juice or wine spills or...
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Posted on 02/28/2021
Benefits of Installing Skylights
Photo by Tania Van den Berghen via Pixabay When your kitchen or another part of your home could use a bit more light, consider adding skylights instead of lamps or light fixtures. Skylights can provide your home with some important benefits. As long as you have these lights properly installed, they can offer the following advantages for your...
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Posted on 02/21/2021
Streamline Your House Search
If you want to streamline your home search, there is no need to worry. In fact, there are several things you can do to quickly and effortlessly discover a great house at a budget-friendly price. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you streamline your search for your ideal house. 1. Create Homebuying Criteria Homebuying criteria...
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Posted on 02/14/2021
DIY: 4 Easy Bathroom Updates
Photo by Bonnie Kittle on Unsplash Tired of looking at a dated bathroom day after day but dread updating it knowing the average remodeled bathroom will set you back thousands of dollars? Even if you don’t have the budget for a complete makeover, there are several DIY ways you can update your bathroom. 1. Paint Tub & Tile...
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Posted on 02/07/2021
Financing with a Credit Union
Image by Pete Linforth from Pixabay Property buyers today may think of a credit union as an alternative form of lending and ultimately meant for people who don't fit the stereotypical borrower. But this assumption may a little unfair once you learn the facts. Credit unions present several unique opportunities that you simply won't find anywhere else. We'll...
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Posted on 01/31/2021
Beyond Scented Candles and Cookies — Home Staging Strategies That Work
Photo by Milly Eaton via Pexels If you're like most people who are beginning the process of putting their homes up for sale, you're probably aware of the concept of home staging. Home staging is a strategy used to present your home in a good light to prospective buyers by creating a warm, welcoming environment. Typical home staging...
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Posted on 01/24/2021
How to Decide if an HOA Right for You
Image by StockSnap from Pixabay In many communities, homeowner’s associations, or HOAs, provide services to residents of the neighborhood. In fact, as many as 26 million homes are under the guidance of an HOA across the country. These community organizations can help ensure the neighborhood’s homes stay in good repair, residents treat each other respectfully, and agreed-upon rules...
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Posted on 01/17/2021
Marketing Your Green Home
Photo by OpenClipart-Vectors via Pixabay Ready to sell that home you've sunk your heart, soul and savings account into? Hoping to get a great return on all those green upgrades you had professionally performed? Don't rely on chance to get the ROI you deserve. Take charge of the sale of your high-performance home, and make sure everyone from...
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Posted on 01/10/2021
Home Features - What Buyers Want
Photo by alvinmatt via Pixabay What homeowner doesn’t want to maximize overall home value when the time comes to sell? In order to sell your house faster and for more money, it's important to have a firm understanding of the specific housing features that matter the most to prospective buyers. Well-Established Property Value Boosters If you’ve ever considered...
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Posted on 03/08/2021
Another Property Sold - 28583 Castlegate Dr, Southfield, MI 48034-5607
HIGHEST AND BEST OFFERS DUE BY SUNDAY 5PM. DON?T MISS OUT ON THE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN THIS GORGEOUS NEWER CONSTRUCTION HOME IN ONE OF SOUTHFIELD?S MOST SOUGHT AFTER SUBDIVISIONS. THIS HOME FEATURES A NEWER ROOF (2018), NEWER FURNACE AND HOT WATER TANK (2018/2015), A HOME SECURITY SYSTEM, RING DOORBELL, FULLY FINISHED BASEMENT WITH A FULL BATH AND SPARE ROOM, OFFICE ON THE FIRST FLOOR, GAS FIREPLACE, FIRST-FLOOR LAUNDRY ROOM, A HUGE DECK WITH A PRIVATE BACKYARD, MASTER EN SUITE WITH A CUSTOM CLOSET, FRESHLY PAINTED, AND MUCH...
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Posted on 02/19/2021
101 S Union St Unit 217, Plymouth, MI 48170-1755 now has a new price of $248,000!
These lofts don?t last long! Highly appealing maintenance free condo is near the heart of vibrant downtown Plymouth. This loft was updated in 2015 with cherry cabinets, granite countertops, tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and modern ceramic floor in kitchen, living area and hall. Large Master closet & bath with dual sinks and jetted tub. Deep cleaned when seller moved and professionally painted. 10 ft. ceilings and 9 foot door wall to balcony, in-unit stacked washer/dryer, trash chute on each floor, underground climate controlled parking and elevators. Reasonable association dues include water. Pets...
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