REIA of OaklandA Non-Profit Real Estate Investment Group Serving Wayne, Oakland, Livingston, and Macomb Counties The Real Estate Investors Association of Oakland Proudly Presents: IAN WATTS "Deals and Dollars"  Major Keys for Finding Hidden Jewels and Raising Private Capital Thursday, September 12, 2013   Some of the Points that will be touched on are:                                •Blogging Your Way to Success                              •How to Instantly Build Capacity and Credibility                              •Capital may just be one form away                              •How to get the Best Deals                              •Why do most investors fail Ian Watts has one burning passion – To Help Others Accomplish Their Financial Goals and Dreams! His Real Estate Investment... 09/05/2013

Troy Michigan is one of the most dynamic and livable cities in the country. It is renowned for it's top rated schools, excellent public services and a community spirit that's second to none. As one of the safest cities in the nation, Troy combines diversity, Midwestern values, and a great location to make it a wonderful place to live and raise a family. Troy Michigan homes are usually sold very quickly. If you are in the market to buy a home, Troy Michigan is a great place to invest. I was curious as to how many homes are for sale in Troy so I did a search. What I found was that there are a total of 108 homes for sale in Troy Michigan as of today, 5-9-13. These 108 homes have an average price of $367,820, with a range from $85,000 to $1,299,900. They have been on the market an average o... 05/09/2013

    Michigan real estate investors association is a great way to learn about the business of Metro Detroit real estate investing and how to flip homes.  Their monthly meetings are a treasure chest full of great information to be able to make money in the Metro Detroit investment property game.   Monthly Meeting Reminder This Months Meeting: Thursday, October 18, 2012 The meeting will start off at 6:00pm with Ask the Expert. This month's expert will be a local appraiser who will fill us in on what appaisers look for--it's different from what we highlight when selling a property. Find out so you have less chance of your next property not appraising. Want your properties to sell quickly and for more money (that's a rhetorical question because it had better be YES!). Understand how propert... 10/16/2012

** Hoarding is a very serious situation. Junk and garbage houses demand the utmost attention. One of my clients happens to clean up the most dire situations and saves the property owner a lot of headache.   Meet John Terrell and the Burly Guys ================================   Troy, Michigan Based Burly Guys Are Featured On Hoarding Buried Alive Television Show Troy, Michigan – The cool days of Fall are a welcome relief to many in the State of Michigan. Residents of S.E. Michigan have endured an sinister summer of heat and record breaking temperatures. Now before Winter settles in these are great working days and for getting things done. The weather is pleasant and perfect for removing large hot tubs, furniture, scrap metal and other heavy objects in the home and office. With the holid... 09/13/2012

  Schedule a Showing/Request Info Troy Homes for Sale Oakland County Homes for Sale What Is Your Home Worth?   KYUNG RHEE . 248-719-0729 Questions?Schedule a Showing! MLS#: 212106550 Information valid for the date of this posting only. Please contact us for the most current information and status of this property. 1599 CHARLEVOIS DRTROY, MIScan with your smartphone & take me with you. Description Features Photos Maps & Local Schools PROPERTY VIDEO     For 24 Hour Information: 888-866-9430 x 1599 $ Click for current price3 BEDROOMS3 BATHROOMS (2 full, 1 half) 1960 Square Feet FANTASTIC RANCH, METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED. PREMIUM ELEVATION ON PREMIUM LOT. GREAT CURB APPEAL WITH AN INVITING COURT YARD. SPACIOUS GREAT ROOM WITH A VAULTED CEILING, SKYLIGHT, BRICK FIREPLACE. HIGH CEILING MASTER ... 08/27/2012

Al Havner and Sons Increases Troy, Michigan Home Owners Value With Hard Wood Floors Troy, Michigan – As the summer weeks come to a close many Michigan home owners are looking to do different things. Some are looking to sell the homes and relocate out of the State of Michigan. Others want to enhance the value of the home through home improvement. Al Havner and Sons has been a long standing fixture in the S.E. Michigan area as a master hard wood floor expert. Recently the Havner and Sons Co. has uprooted from Knoxville, Tennessee and have concentrated all efforts to stay in Michigan and get to work on some very interesting properties. The appeal of Al Havner and Sons centers around the unique and dynamic hard wood floor work that has lasted four generations of craftsmanship. Havner has be... 08/21/2012

For 24 Hour Information: 888-866-9430 x 1599 Schedule a Showing Troy Homes for Sale Oakland County Homes for Sale What Is Your Home Worth? See Property Details Call 248-719-0729 for more information on this or any other property. Visit Property Website Courtesy: KYUNG RHEEEmail Me Now248-719-0729 1599 CHARLEVOIS DRTROY, MI 48085Bedrooms: 3Bathrooms: 2 full, 1 halfList Price: $Get Current PriceLiving Area Approx: 1960   FANTASTIC RANCH, METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED. PREMIUM ELEVATION ON PREMIUM LOT. GREAT CURB APPEALWITH ANINVITINGCOURT YARD. SPACIOUS GREATROOMWITH AVAULTED CEILING, SKYLIGHT, BRICK FIREPLACE. HIGH CEILING MASTERBEDROOM, FRENCH DOORS IN DEN. HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT. NEW CARPET, PAINT, HWH, HUMIDIFIER. NEWER ROOF & GUTTER. SOME NEW WINDOWS & DRAPERY. ALUMINUM CLAD WINDOWS. ... 08/20/2012

If you really want to be a landlord then you might want to make time tonight for the Michigan Real Esate Investor's group presentation of the "5 Reasons Landlords Fail" It's Tonight!   August 16, 2012 @ 6:00pm - 9:30pm   There is always something for all levels of real estate investors and real estate professionals.  So come out and pick up some tips on how to be a great real estate investor.   Are you a landlord? Ever thought about becoming a landlord? Jeremy Piper, Landlord Attorney, will be presenting "5 Reasons Landlords Fail" starting promptly at 6:00pm. Here is your chance to meet with an expert in landlord relations.   Then join MREI as we welcome the Masterminds of Real Estate Investing from our local area. Find out how these local investors have stayed at the top of their game ... 08/16/2012

Spring is in the air and now is the time for most home buyers to begin their home search again.  Ben Lang Properties is co-hosting a Home Buyer Seminar this weekend for Metro Detroit buyers looking to purchase this spring season. Ben Lang Properties in connection with Keller Williams Troy Market Center, Great Lakes Mortgage Funding and R.J Credit Associates is expecting Metro Detroit home buyers this Saturday, April 21st at 4:30 for a informational Home Buyer Seminar that will dive into current issues that most Metro Detroit buyers need to consider in today's market. Short Sales, Credit Issues, Down Payment Requirements All of this and more will be answered at the Home Buyer Seminar that will be held at Keller Williams Troy Market Center. When: Saturday, April 21st, 2012 @ 4:30 pm Where... 04/20/2012

  Tonight’s MREI meeting topics: Taxes, Asset Protection, IRAs, Land Contract Law and more. (Mar. 15) First time guests may print off a FREE Guest Pass! http://www.michiganrealestateinvestors.com/ 03/15/2012

  This month's MREI meeting: Thurs, March 15. Taxes, IRA's, asset protection, plus some talk on SAFE Act & Dodd-Frank, - what laws have done to owner finance. First time guests may print off a FREE Guest Pass! http://www.michiganrealestateinvestors.com/ 03/13/2012

  Schedule a Showing/Request Info Troy Homes For Sale Oakland County Homes For Sale What Is Your Home Worth?   Holly Slay and Deborah Nicol NATIONAL REALTY CENTERS BHAM 586-438-4528 holly@nationalrealtycenters.com or dnicol@nationalrealtycenters.com Information valid for the date of this posting only. Please contact us for the most current information and status of this property. 00 CrestonTroy, MIScan with your smartphone & take me with you. Description Photos Maps & Local Schools ROOSEVELT PLAN VANDERBUILT PLAN ROCKFORD PLAN FRANKLIN II PLAN     For 24 Hour Information: 888-866-9430 x 00 $ Click for current price RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION IN WEST TROY WITH TROY HIGH. ENERGY EFFICIENT PLAN, NICELY EQUIPPED WITH GRANITE COUNTERS, S.S. APPLIANCES, HARDWOOD/ CERAMIC, 2 STORY ... 03/05/2012

For 24 Hour Information: 888-866-9430 x 00 Quick Links Troy Homes For Sale Oakland County Homes For Sale What Is Your Home Worth? See Property Details Call: 586-438-4528 for more information on this or any other property. Information valid for the date of this posting only. Please contact us for the most current information and status of this property. Visit Property Website Courtesy : Holly Slay and Deborah Nicol holly@nationalrealtycenters.com or dnicol@nationalrealtycenters.com 586-438-4528 RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION IN WEST TROY WITH TROY HIGH. ENERGY EFFICIENT PLAN, NICELY EQUIPPED WITH GRANITE COUNTERS, S.S. APPLIANCES, HARDWOOD/ CERAMIC, 2 STORY FOYER, 9 FT CEILINGS, PARTIALLY FINISHED BASEMENT AND MORE! CALL TODAY FOR AN APPOINTMENT! 00 Creston, Troy, MI List Price :... 02/27/2012

I am a Troy MI Realtor and have been in the real estate industry for over six years.  Towards the end of 2010 I decided to take my business in a new direction and haven't looked back since! I have began to cater towards Oakland County MI Short Sales and still continue to assist buyers and sellers in all aspects of real estate.  I was a little hesitant to brand myself as only a Short Sale Realtor, but so far it has paid off. I received a call from my Team Leader at the Keller Williams Troy Market Center last week.  He was letting me know that I was the only Troy MI Realtor to rank as 3rd in the Keller Williams Mid-West region for the number of closed transactions I completed in November 2011. For me, this is a HUGE accomplishment! As an individual agent, I have been wanting to build a br... 01/02/2012

If you are interested in flipping homes or becoming a landlord I recommend you to join one of the local Michigan real estate investing clubs.  Here is a notice on one of the upcoming meetings.  They are very educational. Mark your calendar for this Thursday's Michigan Real Estate Investor's Monthly Meeting. It will be Thursday, April 21 beginning at 6:00pm at the MSU-Management Eduction Center, 811 W. Square Lake Road, Troy, Michigan.  On April's Agenda: - How to Make $25,000-$40,000 Profit with Part II of How to Buy, Renovate, and Flip in Michigan. - Bring Your "Have's & Wants" (Members--bring your flyers for the Members Only Table). - Member Packets have arrived--pick up your discount cards at registration. - Arrive on Time for "Ask the Expert" with Chris Yatooma and Wendy Patton.  Wa... 04/20/2011

  Fast Track to Short Sale Sucess with Mike Sher (FREE Continuing Education For MCAR Member) Mike Sher's Fast Track to Short Sale Successcovers the "What," "Where" and "Why" of the short sale process from three different perspectives. Learn the roles and responsibilities of the REALTOR®, the negotiator and the foreclosure attorney during the short sale process. Understanding the core goals of each party involved in the short sale transaction will lead to smoother interactions and a more positive experience for your clients. Additional topics include: The REALTOR'S® role in the short sale transaction and fiduciary reasonability in a short sale Understanding HAMP, HAFA for non-GSEs and the new HAFA for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Issues that may arise after the short sale What short sale t... 03/06/2011

What Makes Radon Gas So Dangerous In Michigan Homes? We all have heard about radon, the colorless, tasteless, odorless gas produced by the decay of uranium and radium. But what makes it so dangerous? And how likely is it to be a problem in the typical Michigan house?   Radioactivity The basic problem is this: radon is radioactive.     Take a look at the pictures above. This is hydrogen. At left we have an electron and a proton... no problem, it is stable. In the middle picture, we add a neutron. Again, no big deal, the hydrogen is stable. But in the picture on the right, we add a second neutron, and that throws things out of balance. The addition of the second neutron made the nucleus unstable. Or, in other words, adding two neutrons (right picture) to the simple hydrogen nucleus (left ... 11/21/2010

Michigan's deer season is in full swing, but my kind of shooting is done with a camera. Here are two nice bucks right here in Troy, going at it yesterday.     A hard-won victory for one, and a vanquished foe hightailing it for safer ground. 11/21/2010

Michigan Says "NO" To Mandatory Residential Fire Sprinklers It is the code battle you probably never heard of... Every three years, the International Residential Code (IRC) is updated. The Michigan Residential Code (MRC) is fine-tuned using the IRC as the template. One of the big changes in the recent IRC is the mandate that new homes be built with residential fire sprinkler systems (very similar to what you'd see in a commercial building), which adds a major amount of money to the construction cost. While the idea was championed by organizations like the National Fire Protection Association for the safety benefits, organizations like the Michigan Association of Home Builders (MAHB) fought with everything they had, due to the economic impact it would have on builders and buyers. Finally... 11/17/2010

Bedbugs Make A Comeback In Michigan!     "Good Night, Sleep Tight, Don't Let The Bedbugs Bite." When I was growing up I thought they were some fictitious little creatures in a rhyme my Grandma used at nighttime... which, coincidentally, scared the stuffing out of me. But as it turns out, unfortunately, these critters are for real. And they are making headlines as they make a big comeback across the nation. Not too long ago, I saw this headline in a Newsweek magazine: Bedbug Nation: Critters Make A Comeback So, how bad is it? Several weeks ago in New York City, the critters forced temporary closures of a Times Square movie theater as well as retail chains Hollister, Abercrombie & Fitch and Victoria's Secret. They took residence in the Empire State Building. In Ohio, dubbed the new "Bedbu... 11/14/2010