Atkinson Realtors Blog

Posted on 09/20/2021
Start From the Ground Up: Choosing a Foundation
Designing a dream home involves making a lot of decisions. One of the earliest and most important decisions is the type of foundation. So what is the best type of foundation for your home? Finding the answer involves gaining a working knowledge about concrete slabs, crawl spaces and basements. Why Choose a Slab Foundation? Concrete slab foundations are...
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Posted on 09/13/2021
Building a Custom Home: Pros and Cons
Image by Ulrich Wechselberger from Pixabay How do you know if it’s better to buy or to build? There are many factors to take into consideration when trying to decide which direction to take. The most popular reasons to build a house are the freedom of customization and the lower ongoing maintenance costs, but these benefits can also...
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Posted on 09/17/2021
Video Tour - 6690 Castle Dr, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301-2909
*OPEN HOUSE: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th 1:00-3:00* Enjoy resort living in the heart of Bloomfield Hills! This 5,200+ finished square foot home is on 0.8 acres with a creek (tributary of the Franklin River)! Open floorplan concept with gigantic windows throughout. Great room with vaulted ceilings & gas fireplace, dining room, executive office (private full bathroom). Spectacular chef?s kitchen with Viking appliances, plenty of storage/prep space & breakfast nook! Retreat to the huge master suite overlooking the backyard with phenomenal 13?X15? bath. Exercise loft. Three additional spacious bedrooms. Entertaining? Utilize the recreation...
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Posted on 09/17/2021
6690 Castle Dr, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301-2909 is now new to the market!
*OPEN HOUSE: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th 1:00-3:00* Enjoy resort living in the heart of Bloomfield Hills! This 5,200+ finished square foot home is on 0.8 acres with a creek (tributary of the Franklin River)! Open floorplan concept with gigantic windows throughout. Great room with vaulted ceilings & gas fireplace, dining room, executive office (private full bathroom). Spectacular chef?s kitchen with Viking appliances, plenty of storage/prep space & breakfast nook! Retreat to the huge master suite overlooking the backyard with phenomenal 13?X15? bath. Exercise loft. Three additional spacious bedrooms. Entertaining? Utilize the recreation...
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Posted on 09/16/2021
Another Property Sold - 6593 Marten Knoll Dr, West Bloomfield, MI 48324-3417
Stunning colonial in West Bloomfield! Original owner and Updated T/O!! You'll love the open floor plan. Gorgeous custom kitchen with high end Thomasville cabinetry, bubble glass upper doors, prep island, granite countertops, professional chef style gas range and black s/s appliances (2019). Great room with vaulted ceilings, surround sound (category 5 wiring) and eye-catching floor to ceiling stacked stone fireplace. Spacious dining room, lounge/den, half bath and large laundry room complete the first floor. 3 bedrooms and two full baths upstairs (including the roomy master suite). Entertaining is easy with the large deck! Unfinished basement...
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Posted on 09/15/2021
Another Property Sold - 2277 Hidden Lake Dr, West Bloomfield, MI 48324-1322
METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED 3,000+ TOTAL FINISHED SQUARE FOOT BRICK RANCH, SITUATED ON A 0.4 ACRE LOT IN HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER HIDDEN LAKE SUBDIVISION! You?ll love the open floorplan with vaulted ceilings and tons of natural light. Spacious great room with doorwall to a deck and backyard perfect for entertaining. Fabulous kitchen with quartz countertops, a snack bar and extensive cabinetry and prep space that opens to the dining room. Private library / study for those working from home. 4 bedrooms (4th in L/L with huge walk in cedar closet, no egress window). 3.1 baths total. Master suite with walk in closet. Entry level laundry room. Enormous...
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Posted on 09/07/2021
Video Tour - 4576 Ravinewood Dr, Update, MI 48382-1631
Welcome to Lake Sherwood! Possibilities are endless with this quality built ranch style home featuring 3,750+ square ft of finished living space. Located on just over a half acre private lot with boat docking on 258 acre all sports Lake Sherwood! 3 bedrooms and 2.1 baths. Tons of natural light throughout the home! Family room with a fireplace, kitchen with plenty of storage and counter space, breakfast nook, formal dining room and living room, and phenomenal Florida room. Large Master Suite. Finished basement with second kitchen, huge recreation room with an additional fireplace, large workshop and mechanical room. This backyard is the...
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Posted on 09/07/2021
Video Tour - 323 Annison Dr, Update, MI 48382-3643
Move into this Clark / Carroll Waterfront home!! The large front yard leading down to the water, 51? of frontage, is perfect for entertaining! Make this Ranch your home year round or use as a cottage. Living room has tons of natural light, fireplace and door to the front yard. Den/study has an additional doorwall to the patio. Kitchen with plenty of storage. Dining room with doorwall. Three bedroom and 2 bath, including Master suite. Laundry room. 2 car attached garage. The brick and vinyl exterior allow for low maintenance, which gives you more time to spend on the lake fishing! Centurion whole house generator. Call for your private showing...
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Posted on 09/07/2021
Video Tour - 685 Oxbow Lake Rd, White Lake, MI 48386-2629
PICTURE-PERFECT LAKESIDE LIVING IS AVAILABLE NOW AT THIS BEAUTIFUL PROPERTY, NESTLED ON ALL SPORTS CEDAR ISLAND LAKE! THIS CUSTOM BUILT HOME HAS EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO ENJOY LIFE ON THE WATER. DISCOVER AN ELEGANT RESIDENCE THAT HAS BEEN COMPLETELY REMODELED (2018). THE KITCHEN IS IMMACULATE; HUGE ISLAND WITH TONS OF GRANITE COUNTERTOP SPACE, STORAGE AND HIGH END ?CAFÉ? SERIES APPLIANCES. DINING ROOM AND LIVING ROOM BOAST SPECTACULAR WATER VIEWS. TOO NICE TO COOK INSIDE? WALK OUT TO THE COVERED PORCH WITH AN OUTDOOR KITCHEN, DINING AREA AND LOUNGE. WALK DOWN THE CUSTOM STONE WALKWAY TO THE BEAUTIFUL WATERFRONT PERGOLA, OVERLOOKING DeGRANDE...
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Posted on 09/07/2021
4576 Ravinewood Dr, Update, MI 48382-1631 is now new to the market!
Welcome to Lake Sherwood! Possibilities are endless with this quality built ranch style home featuring 3,750+ square ft of finished living space. Located on just over a half acre private lot with boat docking on 258 acre all sports Lake Sherwood! 3 bedrooms and 2.1 baths. Tons of natural light throughout the home! Family room with a fireplace, kitchen with plenty of storage and counter space, breakfast nook, formal dining room and living room, and phenomenal Florida room. Large Master Suite. Finished basement with second kitchen, huge recreation room with an additional fireplace, large workshop and mechanical room. This backyard is the...
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Posted on 09/07/2021
323 Annison Dr, Update, MI 48382-3643 is now new to the market!
Move into this Clark / Carroll Waterfront home!! The large front yard leading down to the water, 51? of frontage, is perfect for entertaining! Make this Ranch your home year round or use as a cottage. Living room has tons of natural light, fireplace and door to the front yard. Den/study has an additional doorwall to the patio. Kitchen with plenty of storage. Dining room with doorwall. Three bedroom and 2 bath, including Master suite. Laundry room. 2 car attached garage. The brick and vinyl exterior allow for low maintenance, which gives you more time to spend on the lake fishing! Centurion whole house generator. Call for your private showing...
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Posted on 09/07/2021
685 Oxbow Lake Rd, White Lake, MI 48386-2629 is now new to the market!
PICTURE-PERFECT LAKESIDE LIVING IS AVAILABLE NOW AT THIS BEAUTIFUL PROPERTY, NESTLED ON ALL SPORTS CEDAR ISLAND LAKE! THIS CUSTOM BUILT HOME HAS EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO ENJOY LIFE ON THE WATER. DISCOVER AN ELEGANT RESIDENCE THAT HAS BEEN COMPLETELY REMODELED (2018). THE KITCHEN IS IMMACULATE; HUGE ISLAND WITH TONS OF GRANITE COUNTERTOP SPACE, STORAGE AND HIGH END ?CAFÉ? SERIES APPLIANCES. DINING ROOM AND LIVING ROOM BOAST SPECTACULAR WATER VIEWS. TOO NICE TO COOK INSIDE? WALK OUT TO THE COVERED PORCH WITH AN OUTDOOR KITCHEN, DINING AREA AND LOUNGE. WALK DOWN THE CUSTOM STONE WALKWAY TO THE BEAUTIFUL WATERFRONT PERGOLA, OVERLOOKING DeGRANDE...
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