The competitive advantage-They always make payroll so you can money   Detroit, MI-Markwei Boye, CEO of Smart Business International, PLLC, has a vested interest in clients' businesses, because their business depends on it.  "If you're spending time on payroll processing each week that can be better spent on running your business, you need our service, to allow you, the business owner, to focus on what you do best, while we do what we do best," Boye explained at a recent meeting.   Markwei Boye explained how he provides highest levels of personalized customer service, accurate and timely reporting and compliance, knowledge of clients' business, fast response times and peace of mind that all aspects of payroll processing service are completed accurately and timely.    Markwei said, "We ar... 09/12/2008

As a former "Officer Friendly" while I was in the Marine Corps, I'm happy to see that Laurel Park Place in Livonia is hosting "Passport To Safety" this Saturday, September 13th, 2008 from 11 AM - 3 PM. Dedicated to the safety of childen, it's an opportunity for kids of all ages to have fun while learning how to be safe. Eight different safety stations will highlight areas such as auto safety, bicycle safety, on-line safety, Stranger Danger, Poisoning & Choking, fire safety, and how to call 911. Besides being able to win prizes at the safety stations, The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man and Scooby Doo will make an appearance. Representatives from The Livonia Police and Fire Department, The Michigan State Police Computer Crimes Division also will be on hand to inform and educate the children w... 09/10/2008

Livonia Real Estate Livonia Michigan information                                                                   Livonia Median family income   $72,720 (31% above national average Almey Crab is Livonia's offical tree Clyde and George Bently owned a Livonia landmark called the Old Dutch Mill until 1947.  George Bently was known as the "Turkey King of Michigan".  On Sunday afternoon the brothers sometimes sold over 20,000 eggs!!!!  The size of Livonia, MI is approximately 35.7 square miles  Livonia's Country Fresh Dairy makes Wendy's Frosty mix.  Talk about a commute. A early Livonia resident Phineas Wilson (1803 - 1875) would walk to work in Detroit and only come home on the weekend. Noble Bates opened "Bate's on the Boulevard" on February 14, 1959.  The white Bates Hamburger building ... 09/02/2008

Whether you are getting your Livonia Home ready for sale or any home in the country it is important to take the time to fix, repair, and upgrade somethings.   Get rid of the pink carpet!!!! My number one tip is that if you don't fix, repair, or upgrade your Michigan home for sale you are going to lose money.  In the 2000 Metro Detroit real estate market home buyers want ready to move into homes.  The home buyer doesn't want to take the time to fix things, take down wall paper or even paint if they can help it. They want the movers to unload their belongings, put refreshments in the fridge, plug in the TV and put their feet up on the coach.  Maybe I'm exaggerating a little but most Michigan home buyers don't want to do a lot of work when they move in. Your home will sell if you spend a f... 08/28/2008

Feeling the frustration of the dramatic rise in your heat bill?  It's not too late to save and there are many things which can be done to help beat this increase.                 As homeowners we must check the following:    1.         Check caulking around doors and windows.  Gaps in caulk around windows and doors allow heat to escape.   To check your caulk, look around the perimeter of the window.  Is it deteriorating?  Is it caulked correctly with no gaps?   2.         Install a programmable thermostat.  One of the biggest ways to cut back on heating bills is by installing a programmable thermostat. According to Consumer Energy, this could save over 20%!  Not only can it help in the winter but in the summer it is estimated you can save 15% -20% on your cooling bill. •3.              ... 08/17/2008

Tuesday, August 5th, Livonia voters and seven Northville Township residents on the old Northville Psychiatric Hospital voted against the plan to annex the 414 acre property. As a former Northville resident and current Livonia resident, I was conflicted about the debate. Mostly, I'd love to see new life given to this beautiful parcel, regardless of whose responsibility it is. As it turns out, the developer dropped their $100 million lawsuit against Northville Township in exchange for 100 acres of land. Now that the annexation vote is behind them, that agreement can proceed. Given the big push to stop the annexation, I found it ironic to see this sign at the corner of 6 Mile and Haggerty. Hmmm, I wonder who was behind the stop annexation agenda after all? 08/15/2008

When you buy a Michigan home you should always have resale on your mind.  Even if it is your "last house" that you want to live in, your heirs or guardian may have to sell it to pay for the nursing home or expenses. In the Metro Detroit real estate market homes that sell the best have: 3 bedrooms or more 2 bathrooms or more basement garage a decent sized yard isn't on a main street does not have things like cell towers, commercial buildings, or busy streets near by. If it is a small home 1 or 1 and a half bathrooms is okay.  But a two bedroom house will sell better.  Larger rooms help and a open floor plan helps sell your Michigan home.  So whether you are buying Livonia real estate or any other Michigan home remember to plan to sell it. For more Michigan home selling tips or Michigan h... 08/14/2008

Are health care costs dragging you down? My wife has had Breast cancer for 18 years now.  She is a survivor and every day is a good day.  We are lucky.  Back when she first had it I made a decision to keep her single insurance policy.  (We weren't married yet)  She had a good policy that had reasonable rates.   Of course over the years it has risen in costs. Even when she got a job and was offered health insurance  we kept the policy.  I was afraid of the pre-existing condition.  Some companies won't cover you for a year or sometimes deny claims on pre-existing conditions.  I was always afraid she would change jobs or get laid off.  A year of cancer medical bills would kill any person's savings.  So we continue to pay the policy and use it as the primary insurance. So then I have to hav... 08/10/2008

I just read a blog about a closing not happening on time.  This is my advice to Michigan home buyers and Michigan home sellers on closing times. IN THIS TOUGH LENDING MARKET I WOULD RECOMMEND TO BOTH BUYERS AND SELLERS TO GIVE YOURSELF TIME AFTER THE CLOSING MICHIGAN HOME BUYERS:  Don't schedule movers, painters, contractors to come the same day.  Give yourself a day or two.  If you want to move in on Saturday.  Try to schedule the closing on Wednesday or Thursday. MICHIGAN HOME SELLERS: Don't schedule another closing on the same day.  Don't schedule your new home purchase until the next day. The reason I say this is that there are many factors that can delay a closing.  Sometimes a closing can be delayed a couple of days.  If you schedule movers, contractors, or another closing on the ... 08/09/2008

Announcing a very successful new Meetup for National Real Estate Network - The Best Michigan REIA!What: "Get Unlimited Business Funding" Thispat Saturday 10 am to 12 Noon August 2nd Sem Group meet: August 2, 2008 10:00 AMMeetup Description: "Pat Gage, the Opportunity Creator", was a lot like you: someone who viewed raising unlimited capital for his business as way too hard to do successfully. As a guy who almost went bankrupt in residential real estate, he considered the whole process pretty difficult, and was convinced to do it right you had to make it a full-time job. In his program, member saw that these myths are just that, myths. Pat showed them how he was able to raise over $500,000 in funding for his business and how it helped him through the rough times that almost destroyed his... 08/03/2008

     I thought the Metro Detroit real estate market and mortgage market was going to take a dive two years ago.  I was right but I never thought it would get this bad.  It is has been a tough real estate market in Metro Detroit.  I believe it is going to get a little worse before it gets better in Wayne County, Oakland County Michigan.  Many homes are selling for $100 a square foot.  There are some areas in the Metro Detroit real estate market that selling for a little as $50 a square foot.  In Detroit proper there are 1000 square foot homes selling for as little as $5000.  Sure they need a little work.  But some of them are decent Michigan home bargains.  I had some Neighbors in Livonia Michigan that were trying to sell their home.  I coached them on how to prepare their home for sale,... 08/02/2008

When buying a Michigan home for sale some home buyers come up with the plan to put in multiple offers yet only want to buy one house. When you submit a written sign purchase agreement and give a deposit and the seller accepts and signs it becomes a legally binding agreement.  So if you put in three different purchase agreements and two of the sellers accept and sign.  Then legally you are committed to buying two houses.  You can lose your deposit if you back out.                                          That is the reasoning on why you can only put one purchase offer on one Michigan home at one time.  It would be different if you are looking to buy multiple houses.  But if you want to buy one Michigan home, then just one purchase agreement at one time. Whether you want Livonia real esta... 08/01/2008

  TOPIC: How to get an additional $30-$100K+ for your business       in 47 days! Date: Saturday, August 2nd, 2008 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Place: 17177 Laurel Park Drive North, Suite 101       Livonia, MI 48152- (See mapQuest directions below.) Active Rain Member or Investor, What would you do if you had an extra $50,000, $100,000, or $150,000 in your bank account right now? Would you sleep better at night knowing you could buy that equipment your business desperately needs? Hire an assistant so that you wouldn’t have to work 70 hours a week? Pay off some of those bills that keep piling up? Would you launch an advertising campaign to bring in more business? Buy that residential or commercial property you’ve been looking at? Now you can discover Pat's insider secrets to building busines... 07/30/2008

It's been one of those busy busy days.  I had a closing at 9am which stretched on for 2 hours because the closer was late and then slowly did the closing. She kept getting up to get more papers and then would sit there leafing through them while we sat. Which then made me a little late for my next closing.  I had jumped into my car from Livonia and sped to Royal Oak for the second closing.  Then I was sort of lucky that my client was late to the closing.  I had called him earlier twice and there was no answer.  But as I was rushing along he called wanting to know if you could postpone the closing for two hours.  Unfortunately the title company was booked that day. ( Hard to believe)  So then I sat and waited for him and his wife for a half an hour to show up.  It was a quick closing. Th... 07/11/2008

Castle Gardens - We invite everyone to visit our open house in Livonia at 14720 Susanna this Sunday, June 29th from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. From a new cherry and granite Kitchen to over 700 square feet of finished living space in the lower level, this totally renovated Castle Gardens brick ranch shows like a model home! Property information -- $192,900 South of 5 Mile/West off Newburgh on Lyndon 06/28/2008

Hi,   This is my first blog. I'm a real estate agent in Plymouth, Mi. I've been in real Estate for 15 years and i love it, even in this market.  I've been recommended to Active Rain, I hear it's a great place. My websites are westernwaynehomesforsale.com and jerrygartdner.com I'm married and have three great children as well as a dog. My kids attend Livonia public Schools but the dog doesn't. Any pointers from vterans on Avtive Rain would be appreciated.     06/27/2008

Livonia Michigan Livonia Spree opened today September 24, 2008.  Here is the daily schedule of events.  There are lots of great things to do for all ages.  Whether you have a family of kids or are a senior, you can enjoy yourself at the Livonia spree.  So come on out and enjoy Livonia's hospitality.  WEDNESDAY 25  MAIN STAGE Mass Transit 7:00 - 11:00 p.m.  BRIGHT HOUSE TENT Comedy Magic of Ken Dumm 7:00 - 8:30pm Spree Grounds Events STAR FAMILY CIRCUS 5:00 & 8:00 pm Lovely The Clown   3:30-7:30 pm Derby The Clown   5:30-7:30 pm CHILD ID PROGRAM 4:00 - 8:00 - Police Trailer   Wed: SPECIAL EVENTS   Senior Citizen Picnic - Eddie Edgar Arean 10:00 am - 2:00 pm $3.00 per person Advance Tickets Required Call 734-466-2555                  *********************** Family Pizza Night -  Eddie Edg... 06/24/2008

We invite everyone to visit our open house in Livonia at 14720 Susanna this Sunday, June 22 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. From a new cherry and granite Kitchen to over 700 square feet of finished living space in the lower level, this totally renovated Castle Gardens brick ranch shows like a model home! Property information -- $192,900 South of 5 Mile/West off Newburgh on Lyndon 06/20/2008

I had a propsective seller say that she wants to sell her home quick. So she asked all the right questions. She had me come over for a pre-sale walk thru. We walked through the house and I told her what needed to be painted and what needed to be fixed or changed. She took it all in. Her and her husband looked through the CMA and all the comps. They realize what their Livonia Home would be worth in this Metro Detroit real estate market. They realize it would be just one of the 68,000 Michigan homes for sale in the Metro Detroit real estate market. They want to sell it. They are one of the good sellers. They listened to me. No they didn't do everything I said to do. But they did do a lot of the repairs, painting that would make their Michigan home for sale "move in ready" It is painted, c... 06/13/2008

By now we are all familiar with the current state of the real estate market in Livonia Michigan and surrounding areas.  So how does the process start when a home buyer starts their searching?  First most listings are in order of their listing price, with the lowest priced homes coming up first.  So for example if you are searching for a four bedroom Northville Michigan house for sale with a max price search of 300,000, the lowest priced homes will get the most activity then the buyer's will work their way up.  Also it is safe to say every potential home buyer wants info on the Michigan House Foreclosure Market, due to the fact they have heard they will get a much better price (some say average is 15% to 30% less). Michigan home buyer's due your homework and you will get the best home an... 06/09/2008