Livingston County Real Estate by Bob Smith

We've had a tough winter here.  Not as much snow as last year, but still a good amount.  However, the temperature was cold for a prolonged time.  None of that is good for people being outside.  Now that the weather has broken, what can you do to give your house some more curb appeal? Number 1 wou...

Earlier this week, the Irish had a chance to celebrate with St. Patrick's Day.  Today, we give equal time to the Italians with National Ravioli Day - another unofficial American Holiday. Raviolo (the plural of ravioli, in case you didn't know) are filled pockets (dumplings) of pasta, often served...

Here’s some exciting news!  Livingston County is planning its first ever airshow.  Crosswinds Aviation and the Livingston County Airport are working together to make this happen.  The date is set for Saturday June 27, 2015.  And this will be an exciting weekend in Howell. Also on tap this weekend...

I thought it would be interesting to take a look at ranch home sales in the dominant school districts for the last 6 months.  Parts of Livingston County are also served by other school systems, and I leave them out not to make a statement other than for good comparison.   For example, Fowlerville...

Yesterday was a gorgeous March day here in Livingston County, Michigan. It got up to 60 degrees and most of the snow is now knocked down.  I'm still waiting for the first signs of plant life - daffodils or the odd crocus - to pop up in the garden. But I did move the strawberry pot holding my wife...

Spring must be here, it’s almost time for the Livingston County Home and Garden Show again.  The venue is the Howell High School Field House and the dates are April 10-12, 2015.  Admission prices are $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and children and students free.   So what’s on tap this year?  To s...

Subtitle: Your shutter makes me shudder. We've all seen bad pictures on the MLS.  Most Realtors are not professional photographers, but if you're going to be in this business you need to have a few basic photography skills - or farm that part of your biz out.  Personally, I'd like to think that I...

Here's a great little house.  3 bedrooms, 2 full baths,  oversized 2 car garage on a double lot!  1614 sq ft with an additional 600 sq ft finished space in the basement.  Well maintained, big kitchen, great deck for fun in the warm weather - all for $207,000.  MLS# 215021355 Livingston County, Mi...

I had a bit of a scare last Friday evening. My wife and I went out for a fish fry.  It was dark when we left the restaurant to go home.  As we transitioned from a well lit area near retail developments to a less developed area, the lighting went way down.  I'm not usually a leadfoot but I was doi...

I’ll admit it, I don’t get zombies.  Oh, I know what they are, uh, what they are supposed to be. I watched the original ‘Night of the Living Dead’ back in the late 60’s, the movie that put zombies on the map.  Of course, there were some 1950’s B-grade horror movies that also delved into zombies, ...