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Thanksgiving Festivities in the Mitten

Thanksgiving is the time of year to gather with family and of course eat till your hearts content or till your pants no longer fit, but it is also a great time to get out and create memories with your family and

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Decorating for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is one of those holidays that seems to be forgotten when it comes to decorating. Most people jump the gun and put up their tree and garland before the Halloween candy is put away. So, if you’re one of those people

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13 Factors That Determine Your Home Appraisal Value

Before putting your home on the market you will need to get it appraised. Your home appraisal value is based on an array of factors. They each hold different weight when evaluating your home. The ultimate goal of a home appraisal is

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Do Hardwood Floors Increase Home Value?

  When you walk into a room that has hardwood floors, it’s hard not to notice. The rich color and shine creates an immediate impression on guests, while prospective home buyers notice the longevity and toughness hardwood offers. There are many attractive

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How to Save on Homeowner's Insurance

If something happens to your home, from robbery to wind damage to fire, you want to make sure you can make repairs. This is where homeowners insurance comes in. Homeowners insurance allows you to pay monthly premiums so you’ll be covered in

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It’s Almost Fall, Y’all!

Even though most of Michigan is having a little second summer over here, our minds are firmly planted in Fall!  Whether you love the fall for all things pumpkin spice, you love celebrating Halloween, you enjoy the changing fall landscape, or everything

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9 Tips to Save on Heating Bills This Winter

As the leaves begin to turn and cold evenings drift in, heating costs may have entered your mind. Fall is the perfect time to make improvements to save on heating bills this winter. Some of these might be larger projects, while others