This has turned out to be a myth; consumers can rest easy as the EPA has no substantial evidence of a health threat from granite countertops       Macomb, MI - Reports have been published about granite countertops emitting radioactivity.  Some reports have said that even though most granite countertops tested were nothing to be worried about, some have had "hot-spots" that emit levels that can be life threatening.  You may even read reports that claim some colors of granite pose more of a threat than others.  Another report showed higher test results in exotic granite and recommends that anyone who is concerned should have their granite countertop tested.  So, is there a danger of radiation exposure from granite countertops or is this myth?   During a recent series of interviews, Charli... 11/03/2008

  Marble comes in many varieties which are often named after the location of their quarries.  Paros and Penteli from Greece, Carrara from Italy, Proconnesus from Turkey, Macael from Spain, Makrana from India, Danby from Vermont and Yule from Colorado   Marble is a crystallized limestone, essentially composed of quartz and orthoclase or microcline.  It used for many applications, including sculpture, buildings and monuments.  In ancient history, marbles were used in cathedrals and palaces for a rich look.  Marbles are still very popular and are used in modern homes to create a luxurious look.  Advanced technology and different finishes make marble an appropriate material for sinks, vanities, window sills, floors and more.  A polished finish will bring out depth and color for a sink or va... 11/01/2008

  What is better for kitchen and bathroom countertops; Marble or Granite?  Both are high quality products that add beauty and elegance to any home.  Both are available in a wide variety of colors and can be finished with a variety of techniques to get different looks.  Each of these are easy to maintain with cleaners and sealers that are specifically designed for use on these products.    Of course they have their differences too.  Let’s discuss the Pros and Cons of each so you can make an informed decision as to which of these products is right for your decorating taste.   What are the Pros and Cons of Marble?   Marble is metamorphic rock found deep in the earth.  Its basic ingredient, calcium carbonate, can be found everywhere, from limestone to baking soda.  This basic ingredient is... 11/01/2008

Recent tour and interview with Rock Tops Granite showed quality in high-tech equipment and exemplary customer service with over 9,000 countertops installations being done each year   Macomb, MI - Bob Gasiorowski, owner of Rock Tops Granite, was recently interviewed by Mark Maupin, a local real estate investor, mentor and college instructor.   Mark said, "I love what Rock Tops Granite, one the largest granite and marble countertop fabricators and installers in the United States has done to ensure customer satisfaction. Their Company does over 9,000 installations a year.  Having owned my own home improvement company, I know that when you look at the number of jobs Rock Tops Granite does with little to no complaints, they must be providing a great service. So, I went to their warehouse and... 10/30/2008

Your countertop is one of the most noticeable features in your kitchen; it's also one of the most used and abused surfaces in your home.  This is why the choice of material used for your kitchen countertop is very important.  There are many types of materials, colors and designs to consider; here are a dozen to get you started:   Granite is by far the most popular and one of the highest quality countertop materials available today.  The natural stone material is strong, durable, heat tolerant, stain resistant and a very elegant addition to your kitchen.  With a wide variety of colors and styles no two slabs will be exactly alike, so you can be assured your granite countertop will be one of a kind.  There are a variety of techniques to use for finishing for a matt, rough, or very smooth ... 10/27/2008

By: R. Marcus Maupin   I love what one the largest granite and marble countertop fabricators and installers in the United States has done to ensure customer satisfaction. Their Company does over 9,000 installations a year.  Having owned my own home improvement company, I know that when you look at the number of jobs Rock Tops Granite does with little to no complaints, they must be providing a great service. So, I went to their warehouse and showroom looking for Granite Countertops for my own home.  I visited their show room and asked both owners of this company what their secret for success was?  Both told me the same thing with their actions and their words. What I observed was old fashion hard work, listening to the customers needs, and putting systems into place to take care to the c... 10/27/2008

Below is the Real Estate market update for Macomb Township as of Today. 618 - Homes are currently for sale 131 - Condos are currently for sale of those 94% are private owners and 6% are bank owned 121 - Homes and Condos are currently pending a closing 80 - Home and Condos were sold over the past 30 days It should also be noted that of the 749 homes and condos for sale 49 are short sales. As real estate agents we use this data to help you determine how long it will take for your home to sell. It is referred to as absorption rate Currently in Macomb Township the rate is 10.9 months. However, to speed up the process our sellers are given bi weekly updates and are e-mailed a daily status report, that details not only the homes hitting the market but also the homes that have sold. These 2 it... 09/21/2008

Large Ranch Condo 45761 Meadow Circle W, Macomb Twp, MI 48044 View Map Clean & Classy Ranch Condo ready to move into!..Spacious and comfortable room sizes, Nice Oak Kitchen w/ appliances, mst bdrm w/ full bath & walk in shower, First Floor Laundry, Large Greatroom w/ Doorwall to deck where you can enjoy the Peaceful & Gorgeous views w/ acres of green area, trees and a creek!...simply beautiful! Details Asking Price: $139,900 MLS: 28134798 Sq. Feet: 1335 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 # of Floors: 1 HOA/Maintenance Fees: 150 Garage Size: 2 Subdivision: Meadows at Lakeside Year Built: 1989 Property Amenities - Range/Oven- Sink Disposal- Full Refrigerator- Microwave - Washer/Dryer- Dishwasher- Fireplace- Basement - Deck- Central A/C- Dining Room- Laundry area - inside Community Amenities - Gara... 09/09/2008

Macomb Township Michigan real estate residential market report for May 2008 I have prepared a report of the home sales data in Macomb Township Michigan for the month of May 2008. The information below is gathered from Mirealsource Multiple Listing Service and represents those homes sold by participating real estate brokers and agents and does not include data from private sources.For the period of May 1, 2008 through May 31, 2008: Total homes sold:   86 Total condos sold:  14Average sales price for homes:  $200,196Average sales price for condos: $106,407If you would like more detailed information in regards to the market value of your home in Macomb Township Michigan please don't hesitate to contact me either via phone or email. www.LookForHomes.com 06/28/2008

Macomb Township Michigan real estate residential market report for February 2008 I have prepared a report of the home sales data in Macomb Township Michigan for the month of February 2008. The information below is gathered from Mirealsource Multiple Listing Service and represents those homes sold by participating real estate brokers and agents and does not include data from private sources.For the period of February 1, 2008 through February 29, 2008: Total homes sold:   38 Total condos sold:  12Average sales price for homes:  $245,635Average sales price for condos: $153,251If you would like more detailed information in regards to the market value of your home in Macomb Township Michigan please don't hesitate to contact me either via phone or email. www.LookForHomes.com 03/01/2008

The Quick Home Finder allows Consumers look at Homes from the Comfort of their PC at Home  There is a new way to shop for a home by a simple touch of the computer. The Quick Home Finder is the answer. Larry Morris is a buyer broker who has years of experience buying foreclosure homes for a very large real estate investor. Morris has managed his own portfolio of property as an investor and he knows how to get a great buy in real estate. He is doing full time for his home buyers.  Home buyers can obtain information about new properties coming on the market daily through The Quick Home Finder, LLC. Many good deals and new listings are added each day. Morris has made this into a system that works for buyers. Buyers can go to The Quick Home Finder and browse the site hassle free. When they a... 01/08/2008

Macomb Township Michigan real estate residential market report for December 2007 I have prepared a report of the home sales data in Macomb Township Michigan for the month of December 2007. The information below is gathered from Mirealsource Multiple Listing Service and represents those homes sold by participating real estate brokers and agents and does not include data from private sources.For the period of December 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007: Total homes sold:   39 Total condos sold:  9Average sales price for homes:  $203,759Average sales price for condos: $126,100If you would like more detailed information in regards to the market value of your home in Macomb Township Michigan please don't hesitate to contact me either via phone or email. www.LookForHomes.com 01/02/2008

Macomb Township Michigan real estate residential market report for November 2007 I have prepared a report of the home sales data in Macomb Township Michigan for the month of November 2007. The information below is gathered from Mirealsource Multiple Listing Service and represents those homes sold by participating real estate brokers and agents and does not include data from private sources.For the period of November 1, 2007 through November 30, 2007: Total homes sold:   41 Total condos sold:  12 Average sales price for homes:  $216,180Average sales price for condos: $116,225If you would like more detailed information in regards to the market value of your home in Macomb Township Michigan please don't hesitate to contact me either via phone or email. www.LookForHomes.com   12/02/2007

Macomb Township Michigan real estate residential market report for October 2007 I have prepared a report of the home sales data in Macomb Township Michigan for the month of October 2007.The information below is gathered from Mirealsource Multiple Listing Service and represents those homes sold by participating real estate brokers and agents and does not include data from private sources.For the period of October 1, 2007 through October 30, 2007:Total homes sold:   59Total condos sold:  8Average sales price for homes:  $204,525Average sales price for condos: $105,706If you would like more detailed information in regards to the market value of your home in Macomb Township Michigan please don't hesitate to contact me either via phone or email. 11/01/2007

Macomb Township Michigan real estate residential market report for September 2007 I have prepared a report of the home sales data in Macomb Township Michigan for the month of September 2007.The information below is gathered from Mirealsource Multiple Listing Service and represents those homes sold by participating real estate brokers and agents and does not include data from private sources.For the period of September 1, 2007 through September 30, 2007:Total homes sold:   50Total condos sold:  10Average sales price for homes:  $224,774Average sales price for condos: $111,245If you would like more detailed information in regards to the market value of your home in Macomb Township Michigan please don't hesitate to contact me either via phone or email. 10/06/2007

Macomb Township, Michigan (Macomb wiki) is one of the fastest growing communities in the Metro Detroit area. Its abundance of available land for development, low tax rates, people-friendly government, and good school system all make Macomb an attractive place for people to call home. Its rapid growth over the last five to ten years is seen when taking a snapshot of homes for sale in Macomb.A quick check of MiRealSource, the local MLS, reveals that as of 7:50am today, July 11, 2007 there are 811 homes for sale in Macomb. Out of those 811 homes, 744 (91.7%) were built after 1985, and 655 (80.7%) were built after 1995. The results as they compare to other northern Macomb County cities:YEARMacombWashingtonShelbySterling HeightsTotal8112716757381980+763 (94.1%)220 (81.1%)416 (61.6%)233 (31.6... 07/13/2007

BY MARGARITA BAUZAFREE PRESS BUSINESS WRITERA proposed change in Michigan's pop-up tax would give home sellers like Anthony Rimanelli a much-needed boost in a sagging real estate market.House Bill 4440-4441, which awaits state Senate consideration after being passed by the House 77-31 on March 14, would allow the buyer of a home to inherit the tax amount the seller currently pays, eliminating what is known as Michigan's pop-up tax.Rimanelli pays $3,500 in taxes for his Grosse Pointe Woods bungalow. His tax bill increased an average of 4.7% annually from when he bought his house in 1997 for $127,000. His taxes that year were $2,370. The rate of increase is capped by the state's Proposal A, which limits annual increases in a home's taxable value to the rate of inflation or 5%, whichever i... 03/26/2007

Contrary to what everyone is saying about our flat ,dead, slow, real estate market , let me tell you what I am finding, and keep in mind I am on the streets everyday or on the computer finding homes for my buyers or selling their homes almost 24/7. This market is the BEST TIME to purchase a home or condo, the interest rates are at an all time low, inventory is huge , many sellers are now purchasing newer homes , still wanting to live in Macomb Township. Anybody who is renting a apartment and may think that they can not afford to purchase a home is making a huge life style mistake, Transferees are still moving in to Michigan and taking advantage of some great deals, Builders are offering all types of incentives to purchase their spec homes and sellers are offering seller incentives and p... 03/23/2007

Macomb Township Little League is looking for team sponsors and advertisers for our roaster booklet What a great way to advertise your business, company or trade. With over 1200 boys and girls enrolled in Macomb Township Little Leause for the 2007 year, this is a golden opportunity to getting some inexpensive advertising into the community of Macomb Township We are looking for team sponsors and advertisers for our booklet. Every players receives a booklet which puts your name or business in over1200 families, Call Pete Tocco for details and prices at (586) 412-2247 Peter Tocco (586) 412-2247 "You're Macomb Township Connection" Realty Executives Group 03/12/2007

Macomb Township Little League just completed tryouts for the minor and major leagues divisions and is now on it's way to starting our 3rd year of Macomb Township Little League . The 2007 year enrolled over 1200 players ranging from 5 year olds to 16 year olds. Opening day is scheduled for April 28 and 29th at Macomb Corners Park. I have been involved with Little League baseball just about all my life and believe it is ultimately the best summer program offered for kids of all ages through out the United States. If you are ever in need of a rewarding, challenging, good feeling experience, get involved with little league baseball, you will love every bit of it. Pete Tocco Realty Executives Group (586) 412-2247 "Serving all of Macomb Township, My home town " 03/12/2007