Richard Michaels's (localrealestateguru) Blog

Eight steps to selling your home Define your needs. Write down all the reasons for selling your home. Ask yourself, "Why do I want to sell and what do I expect to accomplish with the sale?" For example, a growing family may prompt your need for a larger home, or a job opportunity in another city...

New Construction is once again on the rise in Macomb County and many home buyers are leaning toward purchasing  new construction.  Some buyers just want a home that was custom built for them with the ability to pick all the options that suit them.  When buying a new construction you become part o...

Chesterfield Township is split into two school districts and right now the Anchor Bay School district seems to be selling a little faster then Lanse Cruise School district. Although keep in mind all of Chesterfield is doing very well.  With the Holidays in full swing many home owners are skeptica...

It's the Holiday season and Christmas lists seem to get longer and longer every year.. Well not to worry.  Many of the areas I specialize in are in communities covered under the Rual Development Loan Program which allows for home buyers to purchase a home with as little as 0% down.  If you would ...

As housing prices have been steadily rising, the approval of Detroit's bankruptcy will only be another booster shot for the Metro Detroit housing market.  More investors will most likely be pumping more and more money after Buffett's recent endorsement of Detroit's potential.  With that, more job...