Julie Stevenson's (juliestevenson) Blog

    As a busy realtor, my smart phone is one of the most important tools in my business.  Sometimes my children claim I love my iPhone more than them.  Most days this is not true!    There are so many wonderful smart phone apps, I wanted to highlight a few of my favorites:   There are lots of re...

Julie Stevenson | Coldwell Banker Hubbell Briarwood | (517) 930-6908 5552 Silverleaf Ct, Haslett, MI Terrific Chippewa Woods Home with over 4,000 finished square feet. Spacious walkout lower level and beautiful lot! 4BR/3BA Single Family House offered at $395,000 Year Built 1997 Sq Footage 4,235...

Julie Stevenson | Coldwell Banker Hubbell Briarwood | (517) 930-6908 5678 Bittern, Holt, MI Like new house with finished walkout lower level on a beautiful lot! 4BR/2+1BA Single Family House offered at $215,000 Year Built 2006 Sq Footage 2,475 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors 3 Park...

  I've been in the real estate business for 4 and a half years.  According to most, probably the most difficult time in recent history to enter the business.  "Isn't it difficult?" " How is it going?" people frequently ask me.  Well it can be difficult, but I love it! I enjoy the challenges the ...

  It's Spring!  Like the flowers that are starting to pop up so are For Sale Signs!  More homes come on the market in the spring than any other time of year.  Here are some tips to give your home an edge in the competitive spring real estate market: 1. Get estimates from a reliable repairperson o...

You have found the perfect home to purchase and you want to know exactly how much it is going to cost.  In addition to your downpayment, there are other expenses related to purchasing a home. These fees are commonly called settlement charges, closing costs, pre-paids and escrows. Here is a list o...

1. Find a real estate professional who's simpatico. Homebuying is not only a big financial commitment, but also an emotional one. It's critical that the practitioner you choose is both skilled and a good fit with your personality. 2. Remember, there's no "right" time to buy, any more than there'...

  There are lots home improvements you can make that will likely help you to sell your home faster, but here are the top ten projects, according to Homegain.com, that may make your home sell faster and add value:   Siding replacement Adding a wooden deck Minor kitchen remodeling such as replacing...

1. Tax breaks. The U.S. Tax Code lets you deduct the interest you pay on your mortgage, property taxes you pay, and some of the costs involved in buying your home. 2. Gains. Between 1998 and 2002, national home prices increased at an average of 5.4 percent annually. And while there's no guarante...

1. Decide how much home you can afford. Generally, you can afford a home equal in value to between two and three times your gross income. 2. Develop a wish list of what you'd like your home to have. Then prioritize the features on your list. 3. Select three or four neighborhoods you'd like to li...