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Posted on 06/14/2021
Title Insurance: Do I Need It?
Photo by Mona Tootoonchinia via Pixabay When you purchase a home, your lender charges you for a title insurance policy. You are also given the option to buy your own title insurance policy. Depending on your agreement with the seller, the seller might purchase the buyer’s title insurance policy. Before a seller can sell his or her property,...
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Posted on 06/07/2021
Pros and Cons: Living in an HOA Community
Image by Photo Mix from Pixabay HOA living is not for everyone. However, for those who like the extra structure, you can find plenty of deed-restricted properties. Before you buy a home in a community with a homeowner's association, you should not only check out the rules, but you should also try to talk with some of the...
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Posted on 05/31/2021
New Home: What Documents Will You Need When to Build
Image by Pexels from Pixabay Building a new home requires pouring a foundation, framing the walls, running wires and pipes and (eventually) finishing the interior trim. Throughout the process, there’s also a decent amount of paperwork to take care of. Here’s a guide to the documents you’ll need when building a home. Blueprints Blueprints are the documents that...
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Posted on 05/24/2021
Recipe: Zucchini Potato Soup
Photo by Louis Hansel @shotsoflouis on Unsplash Looking for a soup for all seasons? Let Zucchini Potato Soup fill the bill. It's low-fat and light yet filling. It's power-packed with nutritious goodness, and enhanced with the perfect blend of spices and herbs. This recipe serves a party of 6 or more. If you have a food processor or...
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Posted on 05/17/2021
5 Tips for Simplifying the Home Buying Process
Image by Karolina Grabowska from Pixabay Buying a home is a huge investment and the buying process can be very confusing—especially if you’re buying your first home. However, buying a home doesn't have to be challenging. By understanding a few key tips, the whole home buying process can run smoothly and efficiently. Understand Your Needs Even before you...
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Posted on 06/08/2021
Another Property Sold - 5271 Weston CRT, Commerce, MI 48382-2864
** OPEN HOUSE: SUNDAY, MAY 2ND 1:00-3:00**Highest and Best due 5/2 at 7:00 **Impressive Ranch with 1767 square feet of total finished living space. Perfect location just minutes from M-5, situated in a quiet neighborhood yet close to restaurants and shopping. Great layout with open floorplan and vaulted ceilings; kitchen, breakfast nook and great room. Kitchen with tons of storage, large island with seating + granite countertops. Great Room features tons of natural light, stunning wood fireplace. Three bedrooms, including the spacious Master suite. An additional full bath completes the entry level. The cozy family room / game room is located...
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Posted on 06/05/2021
270 Starr Ave, Pontiac, MI 48341-1860 is now new to the market!
***Open House Sunday, June 6th, from 1:00 - 3:00*** Charming 2 bedroom one bath brick ranch with optional lake privileges on all-sports Sylvan Lake! Hardwood throughout the living room and bedrooms. Kitchen with breakfast nook or a moveable island. Windows provide tons of natural light. The recreation room is a great space to entertain or use as additional living space and still have plenty for storage! Huge laundry room / utility room. Located on large fenced in lot. Extremely convenient with access to Telegraph, M-59 and I-75. Includes: free-standing gas range, free-standing refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, washer and dryer. Schedule...
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Posted on 05/28/2021
10321 Cedar Point Dr, White Lake, MI 48386-2976 is now new to the market!
85 feet of waterfrontage on All Sports Cedar Island Lake!! Endless possibilities with this 1460+ square foot tri-level. The large front yard leads down to the water, perfect for entertaining! Two separate docks for all your boating needs. Make this your home year-round or use as a cottage. Living room has tons of natural light, views of the water, and a wood burning fireplace. Kitchen & dining room have amazing water views with a doorwall leading to the patio. Working from home? Utilize the study or create your own sanctuary outside. Three bedrooms and a full bath upstairs. 2.5 car attached garage with views of the water front. Brick and...
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Posted on 05/27/2021
6593 Marten Knoll Dr, West Bloomfield, MI 48324-3417 now has a new price of $359,900!
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 05/25/2021
Video Tour - 323 Annison Dr, Commerce, MI 48382-3643
Move into this Clark / Carroll Waterfront home before the 4th of July! 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...
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Posted on 05/25/2021
323 Annison Dr, Commerce, MI 48382-3643 is now new to the market!
Move into this Clark / Carroll Waterfront home before the 4th of July! 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...
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Posted on 05/14/2021
4625 Achilla St, Commerce, MI 48382-3902 is now new to the market!
Get ready to entertain friends and family in this charming 1,162 square foot colonial located in "FRANK SALTER'S MOUNT ROYAL COUNTRY CLUB SUB". Home features; updated kitchen with maple cabinetry and recessed lighting, dining area, spacious living room with doorwall to the large backyard, 3 sizeable bedrooms, 1.1 baths and a 12x20 carport. Updates include; hot water heater, water softner, roof and concrete driveway. Relax lakeside by joining the private Mt. Royal Beach located just a short walking distance at the end of Creedmore Street. Award winning walled lake schools. Hurry, you won't want to miss this...
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