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Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Hubbell Briarwood, Okemos, MI
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  1. Forms, inspection reports, mortgage documents, insurance policies, deeds, and multi-page government-mandated settlement statements. A knowledgeable guide through this complexity can help you avoid delays or costly mistakes. 2. Selling or buying a home is time consuming. Even in a strong mark...
09/20/2010
The neighborhood you choose can have a big impact on your lifestyle-safety, available amenities, and convenience all play their part. 1. Make a list of the activities-movies, health club, church-you engage in regularly and stores you visit frequently. See how far you would have to travel from eac...
09/07/2010
1. Develop a family budget. Instead of budgeting what you'd like to spend, use receipts to create a budget for what you actually spent over the last six months. One advantage of this approach is that it factors in unexpected expenses, such as car repairs, illnesses, etc., as well as predictable ...
08/26/2010
If you're looking for a spacious home in a terrific neighborhood, look no further.  1083 Buckingham in Haslett is a terrific place for you to call home.  This gorgeous property is located in the popular Chippewa Woods Neighborhood, conveniently located off of Cornell Road and tucked away in a qui...
06/28/2010
If your home has been on the market for months (three to six) and the price was already reduced, you are probably beginning to wonder how much lower you can go. A potential buyer may come along and present a low-ball offer, which can be 10 percent or more below the list price and involves some so...
06/24/2009
Every seller wants her home to sell quickly and bring top dollar. While there are some factors you can't control, like neighborhood popularity and market fluctuations, you can help your house put on its best face for showings and open houses. If you want to sell your home, here are some tips to p...
06/03/2009
THE BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH A BUYER'S AGENTIn our busy lives finding the perfect home can be a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be.  A qualified Buyer's Agent, like me,  can help!  A Buyer's Agent will do the following and more: •·        Locating suitable properties. •·        Suggesting a...
06/01/2009
  IT'S SPRING!  As a realtor this means high season.  More homes are bought and sold during the spring than any other time of year.  One of my neighbors even commented the other day that she has noticed a lot of cars driving slowly through our neighborhood looking at real estate. With over 5500 h...
03/29/2009
St. Patrick's Day is Tuesday and here's a wee bit of something to celebrate.... while it might not be a pot of gold, it will help you keep a bit more money in your pocket.  What is it you ask?  How about a tax credit for home energy efficiency! The economic stimulus plan passed last month provide...
03/15/2009
Today it finally feels like spring and I am thrilled!  It has been a long, very cold winter in Mid-Michigan and I have avoided going outdoors as much as possible.  This has been unfortunate for my young, rambunctious, high energy Irish Setter who really just needs to run. Fortunately for my dog, ...
03/04/2009
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