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Posted on 12/22/2019
Planning for Homeownership Costs
Image by Have a Nice Day Photo from Shutterstock The home you've been searching for is on the market, and now you’re ready to buy it. But can you afford it? How do you know? The internet is filled with mortgage calculators to help you determine what your mortgage payment will be. You simply plug in the numbers...
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Posted on 12/15/2019
Should I Be Worried if the Previous Owners Return?
Photo by JayMantri via Pixabay When you buy a new-to-you home, foremost on your mind is changing everything to make it yours. You paint the inside and even remodel the kitchen. A priority is removing the old carpet and installing new flooring. Lower on the list are changes to the exterior, but they are on the list. If...
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Posted on 12/08/2019
Top Tips for House Shopping From Afar
Photo by Bruce Mars via Pexels House shopping when you live far from your new community is not easy, but technology makes it much simpler to tackle this big task. While nothing beats in-person visits, if you live across the country, or even in an international destination, you may not have that option. Here’s a look at how...
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Posted on 12/01/2019
Which is Smarter: Paying Off the Mortgage or Investing?
Photo by Andrey_Popov via Shutterstock Often, when discussing ways to get out of debt, the subject of “mortgage versus investments” comes up. If you have a mortgage, your monthly budget likely revolves around paying it first, meaning investment ideas take a back seat. One way to free money up to invest is to pay off the mortgage, and...
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Posted on 11/24/2019
Small Towns to Consider Moving To
Photo by Christian Heitz via Pexels Sometimes, small town life is just what you crave. If you’re considering a move and want a community with that feel, there are several in the East Coast that deliver it beautifully. From New York to Pennsylvania, here are some of the top small towns that you need to see for yourself....
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Posted on 11/17/2019
Tips To Help You Organise Your Garden Shed
The shed is a space that’s useful for storing tools and equipment; homeowners who have a lovely garden they maintain themselves might not pay any attention to their shed after use. The shed is useful if appropriately used and organized, making it easier to find and locate tools when needed. During the spring and summer period, homeowners use...
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Posted on 12/14/2019
Video Tour - 3204 Elmhurst Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073
Well maintained first floor ranch condo. Very reasonable association fee that includes water and heat. Large bedroom with lots of closet space, larger living room with separate dining area. Cheerful updated kitchen. Assigned carport, common in ground pool and community laundry in basement. Very near the new Woodward Corners and Beaumont...
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Posted on 12/14/2019
3204 Elmhurst Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073 is now new to the market!
Well maintained first floor ranch condo. Very reasonable association fee that includes water and heat. Large bedroom with lots of closet space, larger living room with separate dining area. Cheerful updated kitchen. Assigned carport, common in ground pool and community laundry in basement. Very near the new Woodward Corners and Beaumont...
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Posted on 12/13/2019
Another Property Sold - 19993 Kinloch, Redford, MI 48240
Wonderful opportunity to purchase this 3 bedroom Ranch on a corner lot with basement, garage, AC, fenced yard, newer furnace, windows and electrical. All appliances stay! Great neighborhood walking distance to...
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Posted on 12/12/2019
Another Property Sold - 17309 Redwood Ave, Southfield, MI 48076
Well Built Home in need of updates and priced accordingly ? sold ?as is?. If you want a well-priced home to make your own, this home has a lot to offer. Four bedrooms and 2.5 baths with wood floors in living room, dining and two first floor bedrooms. Upstairs has a large sized Master bedroom with a ?jack & Jill? bath adjoining a third bedroom. Partially finished basement with large family room area. Great sized back yard in a family neighborhood and located on a dead end...
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Posted on 12/10/2019
Video Tour - 354 Leetonia Dr, Troy, MI 48085
Impeccability maintained home by original owners within Troy High School. The entrance leads you to hardwood floors throughout the main living space w/ kitchen that boasts granite countertops, hand-cut backsplash & newer stainless appliances (dual-oven gas stove 2019). Four bedrooms including a large master bedroom suite w/ gas fireplace & large walk-in closet. The master bathroom shower is lined w/ frameless glass & dual sinks w/ granite countertops. Great entertaining w/ professionally landscaped tree-lined lot (giving extra privacy) including a large custom built brick paved patio lined in led-lights. This home includes many additional...
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Posted on 12/10/2019
354 Leetonia Dr, Troy, MI 48085 is now new to the market!
Impeccability maintained home by original owners within Troy High. The grand entrance leads you to hwd floors throughout the main living space w/ kitchen that boasts granite countertops, hand-cut backsplash n newer stainless appliances (dual-oven gas stove 2019). Four bedrooms includes a large master bedroom suite w/ gas fireplace & large walk-in closet. The master bathroom shower is lined w/ frameless glass & dual sinks w/ granite countertops. Great for entertaining- the professionally landscaped tree-lined lot (giving extra privacy) includes a large custom built brick paved patio lined in led-lights. This home includes many additional...
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