1. Know What You Want Successful real estate negotiation begins by knowing what you are looking for exactly. For example, are you looking for single-family homes or multi-family homes or condos? Should the investment property be in a busy city or an up and
1. Minor Bathroom Remodel Average Cost: $10,500 Average Return: $10,700 ROI: 102.0% There are essentially two types of rooms that sell houses: kitchens and bathrooms. As it turns out, however, the greatest home improvement ROI coincides with remodeling the bathrooms. Instead of initiating a little
With over 28 miles of sandy shoreline, you can enjoy endless afternoons catching some sun, splashing in the waves or building a sandcastle. Looking for something a bit more adventurous? Set sail on Lake Michigan or set a line in Michigan’s #1
Mackinac Island – the name of the island in Odawa is Michilimackinac and “Mitchimakinak” in Ojibwemowin meaning “Big Turtle”. It is located in Lake Huron, at the eastern end of the Straits of Mackinac, between the state’s Upper and Lower Peninsulas. The island was long home to an Odawa settlement
We have all been there – deciding on whether or not to save time and money by taking listing photos of our home ourselves, or hiring a professional photographer to do the work for us. If you’ve been in the real estate
An open house is a scheduled amount of time where the home is open and available for viewing by potential buyers. Open houses have the ability to attract interested buyers and potentially lead to an offer, or alert the realtor to issues
DIY Home Improvements – while they may save you money, if not done professionally, it will be obvious to a prospective buyer, which might cost you in property value more than you invested in improvements. Garage Conversion – When it comes to
An often debated subject, carpet or wood, or both? Making this decision, when selling or remodeling can be tuff. So, let’s talk about the benefits and drawbacks to both, and what the market influences, so you can make your decision! Benefit and
Buying a home can be stressful and one of those stressors is often a home inspection. Deciding whether you want one or not, who to pick, what it’s supposed to be like, all important things to understand. So, let’s walk through what
Applying for a mortgage is a big step towards homeownership, but it doesn’t need to be one you fear. Here are some tips to help you prepare. 1. Know Your Score Your credit score and history play a role in your future loan.