Real Estate Agent
Bob Jakowinicz
Buy or sell real estate in Western Wayne and Oakland County with Confidence. Corporate relocation, divorce sales, estate sales, 1st time home buyers, downsizing and moving up- Full Time Real Estate
Cell: 734-578-6561
Office: 734-578-6561
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Real Estate Agent
Eric Michael
I am a Real Estate Professional serving the Suburban Detroit area (specifically the areas listed below). I'm a life-long resident of Michigan, living in Livonia. I'm here to help, that's what I do.
Cell: (734) 564-1519
Office: (248) 912-9990
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Wayne County, MI Real Estate News

By Russ Ravary ~ Metro Detroit Realtor call (248) 310-6239, Michigan homes for sale ~ yesmyrealtor@gmail.com
(Real Estate One)
If you are thinking of selling your home in the next year or so you may be wondering what you should do to prepare your home for sale.  These tips I am going to give you work whether you have a home in Commerce or a lake home in Waterford.  My goal as you listing realtor is to help you get top dollar for your home while selling it relatively quick.  It's not about listing it at a low ball price.  It's about trying to get you top dollar for the condition it is in.Remember this....the more updated your home is the better the chance you will get a higher price.  It's that simple.  Updated move in ready homes sell for more.  If you read many of my articles you will realize I preach this.  However it may not pay for you to do all the updating.  You may not get a return on some improvements. ...
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By inboundREM Market Updates
(InboundREM)
Discover Why Canton is One of the Best Places to Live in Michigan You can find more interesting facts in Michigan other than auto manufacturing and Bob Seger. This state serves as the home of the world's largest cement factory, the world's largest limestone quarry, the world's largest registered Holstein dairy herd, the world's largest maker of magic materials, and the state with the most state boat registrations.Canton is another city in Michigan. It's a Detroit suburb in southeast Michigan that's regarded as one of the greatest locations to live in the state. Let's Bring Canton into the spotlight and see what we can learn. Benefits of Living in Southeast Michigan Small-Town Living Near Urban AreasSouthern and southeastern Michigan include several little communities where you may settl...
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By Bob Jakowinicz, Michigan Real Estate Agent-- MI Real Adventures
(National Realty Centers Livonia--Bob Jakowinicz)
Low Inventory Real Estate in Livonia MichiganIf you or anyone you know has been thinking about selling their home in Livonia Michigan you have come to the right place.  In the latter part of 2020 and comfortably extending into 2021 the overall real estate industry has been booming!  As we all know selling your Livonia Michigan home is really all about supply and demand.  We have experienced a very very low supply with extremely high Livonia housing demand.  As of today March 9th 2021 this is how many choices you would have on properties for sale in Livonia Michigan.CURRENT REAL ESTATE MARKET AS OF MARCH 2021 HEADING INTO THE SPRING REAL ESTATE MARKET.  Current market in Livonia Michigan is a very strong sellers market.  Prices are rising, housing inventory is very low, interest rates ar...
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By Mark Maupin See Blog Free Investors Training, National Real Estate Investors Network Host
(National Real Estate Network, LLC)
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By inboundREM Market Updates
(InboundREM)
Neighborhood Spotlight: Downtown Plymouth, MIDowntown Plymouth is the primary center of commerce and entertainment for the city of Plymouth, Michigan. Established in 1825, the area is now known as a diverse district rich in art and culture. Year-round events and festivals are celebrated in the community, including Art-in-the-Park, Chili Cook-Off, Plymouth Ice Festival, Art in the Park, Old Village Restaurant Crawl, Plymouth Fall Festival, Pumpkin Palooza, Christmas in Plymouth, July 4th Parade, and many more. Notable hotspots available to visitors include the Penn Theatre, Plymouth Historical Museum, and Kellogg Park.Shopping and Dining in Downtown Plymouth, MIThere are over a hundred shops, restaurants, salons, spas, cafes, and other establishments throughout Downtown Plymouth. Notable...
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By inboundREM Market Updates
(InboundREM)
Cost of LivingCost of Living is the various expenses an individual or family has to pay regularly in order to maintain a relatively good quality of life in a particular area. If you're planning to move into a new city, you'll want to make sure you check out the cost of living in that community to make sure your move is financially viable for you and your family. We've compiled the various cost of living factors in the three cities we service, which are Plymouth, Canton, and Livonia. If you need help finding a new home in these cities, please feel free to give us a call.Check out our original blog post at https://kimerealty.com/.Cost of Living Index in Plymouth, Canton, or LivoniaThe Cost of Living Index below includes the various factors affecting your overall Cost of Living in Plymouth...
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By Kathy Toth, Ann Arbor Real Estate Experts - Kathy Toth Team
(Ann Arbor Market Center Keller Williams)
You are invited to our Open House on Sunday!July 26, 12PM-2PM, Hosted by Craig. 41100 Maplewood Dr, Canton, MI 48187 Beautiful Canton Condo in Chelsea Square with wood floors on the first level. This pristine condo offers a study, 2 car attached garage, and a full finished basement along with 2 full bath and 2 half bath. Located close to I-275 off Haggerty and Ford Rd making your commute a breeze. Notable features include: Open Floor Plan, wood floors, 1,510 Sq. Ft., 2 bedrooms, 2 full bath & 2 half baths, 2 car attached garage, Study, Finished basement, Plymouth-Canton Schools.      Check it out Call Craig @ 734-218-6386http://www.homesearchannarbor.com/
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By Kathy Toth, Ann Arbor Real Estate Experts - Kathy Toth Team
(Ann Arbor Market Center Keller Williams)
You are invited to our Open House on Sunday!January 19th, 1PM-3PM, Hosted by Bethany   22733 Sumpter Rd, Belleville, MI 48111   Here is the opportunity you've been waiting for! This 2000+ sq ft ranch home has it all - inside and out! Inside, you'll find a home that's been lovingly maintained, recently inspected and thoughtfully prepared for its next owner. The floor plan features space for all of life's needs, including 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, spacious living areas and a large kitchen with plenty of storage. The master suite is a true retreat and you're sure to love unwinding in the stylish free-standing soaker tub! Endless possibilities for the bonus room just off the master - make it your workout room, study, an additional bedroom or load up the wet bar and hang out! Skylights an...
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By Kathy Toth, Ann Arbor Real Estate Experts - Kathy Toth Team
(Ann Arbor Market Center Keller Williams)
Come by Bethany's Open House tomorrow!December 15th, Sunday 1PM-3PM 22733 Sumpter Rd, Belleville, MI 48111 Here is the opportunity you've been waiting for! This 2000+ sq ft ranch home has it all - inside and out! Inside, you'll find a home that's been lovingly maintained, recently inspected and thoughtfully prepared for its next owner. The floor plan features space for all of life's needs, including 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, spacious living areas and a large kitchen with plenty of storage. The master suite is a true retreat and you're sure to love unwinding in the stylish free-standing soaker tub! Endless possibilities for the bonus room just off the master - make it your workout room, study, an additional bedroom or load up the wet bar and hang out! Skylights and plenty of windows fi...
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By Russ Ravary ~ Metro Detroit Realtor call (248) 310-6239, Michigan homes for sale ~ yesmyrealtor@gmail.com
(Real Estate One)
Plymouth SchoolsThe children of residents in the City of Plymouth and Plymouth Township go to Plymouth - Canton schools.  I would say that Plymouth - Canton schools are better than state average schools.   Niche.com gives the schools an "A-" rating. Good teachers, and administrators are striving to make the schools better each year.  The high schools also rank very high on the US News school report.You can check out the rankings on many different websites. In both math and reading proficiency the schools rank in the top 5% of Michigan schools.  The school system does have a STEM program.  The schools prepare the kids for college well.  It is the type of school system where the teachers are in control of the classroom unlike many inner city schools.  You have a very high graduation rate,...
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By Mark Maupin See Blog Free Investors Training, National Real Estate Investors Network Host
(National Real Estate Network, LLC)
Doors Open at 6:00 pmSchoolcraft College, Liberal Arts Building - Room 200 (Look for Real Estate Class Signs)(See Map Attached for Directions) On Tuesday, June 11th at 6:30 PM, there is a commercial real estate investing event in Livonia, Michigan.NOTE: This is a paid event$25 (Discount for Cash: $20)Have you wondered WHERE you should invest in commercial real estate?Pat Winter, an experienced real estate investor offers a wealth of information, based upon his experience and extensive research.Are you wondering where to buy commercial property? What type of commercial real estate to buy? Learn the art of wholesaling warehouses, industrial, retail, big box and strip malls. * Where to find the deals.  * How to put them under contract.  * Where to find the buyers.  * What are the ins and o...
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By Mark Maupin See Blog Free Investors Training, National Real Estate Investors Network Host
(National Real Estate Network, LLC)
DETAILS:NOTE: This is a paid event$25 (Discount for Cash: $20)On Tuesday, May 22, 2019, we will present the following:Come join us in listening to these two local investors who are wholesaling all types of assets in our local market.A lot of books and programs present real estate investing as being easy. It might not be as hard as some people make it, but there are some things seasoned professionals suggest to beginning real estate investors.Real estate investing is not something you throw some money at and hope for the best. The most successful real estate investors treat it like a business, which it is. We will give you some tips to help you get started the right way. You need to protect yourself, and you need to know how.Bring your questions!!!Learn all of this and come network!Topic...
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By Russ Ravary ~ Metro Detroit Realtor call (248) 310-6239, Michigan homes for sale ~ yesmyrealtor@gmail.com
(Real Estate One)
Here are some metro Detroit home buying tips to think about.  Working with a client is a two way street.  When we get a buyer coming to us we want a buyer that is going to buy a home.  As a buyer you want to be ready, able, and willing to buy a house when you start going out to look at homes.  There are several things that stick out as a qualifications to being a good buyer.  They are: Ready to buy.....the buyer has gone out and gotten their pre-approval letter Serious about buying.....yes there are many not so serious buyers.  They are looking for that "perfect house" or dream home Realistic about what they can buy, what they want for the price range they are in Realistic about putting in an offer Listening to your agent  All five of these have come up during my 19 years of experience ...
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By Graziella Bruner, Associate Broker - Serving Wayne & Oakland County
(NCS Premier Real Estate)
We are offering FREE one hour seminar sessions that will help you go from renting to buying your first home.  Stop throwing away your money and start making your money work for you. In these sessions, we will teach you: How to check your credit Finding the right lender Getting approved for a loan Sources for down payments Having a Realtor help you with your search Finding the home and writing the offer What to expect after the offer is accepted: Inspections, appraisal, etc. Closing - Receiving your Keys. Our goal is to make sure you have all the information in front of you to make a wise decision.  We take a lot of pride in what we do to make sure this will be an enjoyable experience for you the buyer. We will do our best to explain all of the different and many options that are out the...
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By Russ Ravary ~ Metro Detroit Realtor call (248) 310-6239, Michigan homes for sale ~ yesmyrealtor@gmail.com
(Real Estate One)
I went into a home yesterday and for the first time in 9 years I saw an old furnace.  It was the type of 1950's furnace that had individual heat ducts running out of it.  I call it an elephant furnace.  Wrapped around the ducts is the old asbestos insulation.The picture is sideways,but all the white is asbestos insulation. I call this an elephant furnace as there are many trunks to the furnace.  Here is some basic information on asbestos.Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral substance that can be pulled into a fluffy consistency. Asbestos fibers are soft and flexible yet resistant to heat, electricity and chemical corrosion. Pure asbestos is an effective insulator, and it can also be mixed into cloth, paper, cement, plastic and other materials to make them stronger. These qualities ...
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By Mark Maupin See Blog Free Investors Training, National Real Estate Investors Network Host
(National Real Estate Network, LLC)
DetailsNOTE: This is a paid event$25 (Discount for Cash: $20)On Wednesday, December 12th, 2018, we will present the following:Getting Sound Legal Advice on Investing in Real EstateAt this event, you can come to find the answers to these types of questions…--What are the key things that should be in a GREAT Purchase Agreement?--What kind of paperwork do you need to do evictions?--What is the best way to approach an eviction?--What strategies should I take when someone takes me to Small Claims Court?--What strategies should I take when I take someone to Small Claims Court?--How should I structure my entity for a single-person business or within a partnership?--What are the most important steps I should take to being an Investor/Landlord?Come with your questions, and come network!Topic: Pa...
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By Russ Ravary ~ Metro Detroit Realtor call (248) 310-6239, Michigan homes for sale ~ yesmyrealtor@gmail.com
(Real Estate One)
Yes sometimes we have home buyers in Michigan that won't listen.  That's what the title "if you are going to be stupid, doesn't mean I have to be stupid too" is all about.  I don't want to be mean, or rude so you have to let the buyer down gently and FIRE THEM.  Every once in a while we get a buyer that is smarter than us, that is looking for that great deal, and refuses to listen to reason.Let me give you my latest example.  I was looking for homes for sale in Northville Michigan in the $550,000 to $700,000 range with a client.  They really wanted to be under the $600,000 range but they were not finding what they wanted.  They upped the price range to $700,000.  So they were already frustated.This is an important part of the story.  Their friend told them them got a GREAT DEAL on a hom...
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By Russ Ravary ~ Metro Detroit Realtor call (248) 310-6239, Michigan homes for sale ~ yesmyrealtor@gmail.com
(Real Estate One)
Here is a report on our local Metro Detroit real estate markets as of September 2018.For the first time in 10 years inventory levels are higher than they were in the same month of the prior year. Sales continue to lag behind last year’s pace. Is this a sign of a shifting market?In many Southeast Michigan markets, increasing average sale price has been providing a false or inflated indication that values are rising. Our Housing Report provides insightful information about what’s going on in your local markets and price ranges. I myself have noticed a change in the last few weeks.  I am seeing more homes on the market.  Yes the very nice homes that are reasonably priced are selling.  The homes that have "defects in buyer's mind" like small kitchens, odd layouts, or homes that need work ar...
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By Russ Ravary ~ Metro Detroit Realtor call (248) 310-6239, Michigan homes for sale ~ yesmyrealtor@gmail.com
(Real Estate One)
I lived in Livonia Michigan for 23 years and loved it.  Some of the positive things about Livonia is good solid school system, lots of local parks, easy access via freeway to anywhere in Metro Detroit, great city services, and good fire and police departments. Livonia Michigan is a community in Western Wayne County that has I-275 and I-96 running through it.  That makes it easy to get to the airport, Ann Arbor, or downtown Detroit.  Those stops are just a 20 minute ride.  So you can go see any of the professional sports teams like the Red Wings, the Lions, or the Piston in about a 20 minute ride.  You can get to concert venues, or the Eastern Market (our big farmers market downtown), or to a play easily.  If you travel alot then the short 20 minute ride to the airport will give you more...
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By Tom Gilliam- RE/MAX Classic, Exceeding Your Expectations
(Re/Max Classic)
Most homeowners, who plan to sell their house, often get stuck on two things: renovations and repairs. While these two points do matter, there are a few legal considerations that are swept under the rug. These small mistakes tank your deal and that is how bad word spreads about your house.The key to avoid these mistakes is to think objectively instead of subjectively. Once your feelings are involved, you won’t be able to market or sell the house properly. Most people stick with major repairs and leave the small ones. Of course, this will make a huge difference in the way the buyer will see the house but those small repairs will cost you in the future. So, better make a repair list and then tackle every corner of the house according to priority.Following are 5 mistakes that you need to a...
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By Tom Gilliam- RE/MAX Classic, Exceeding Your Expectations
(Re/Max Classic)
Before you even think about buying a home for sale in Northville, Michigan, why not have a look at your financials. Most people believe that the mortgage loan they will apply for will cover all the costs but there are few fees that you will have to pay out of your own pocket. For this reason, you need to have enough savings, so that you can cover the service charges and the real estate agent’s fees.We like to call these extra costs as fee myths, which buyers think are not real. So, what is the first payment that you need to have on hand to make an offer?The down payment!Here’s some good news: you don’t have to pay a 20% down payment when buying a home for sale in Northville, Michigan. Most lenders ask for a 3.5% down payment that is if you have a clean credit card statement. If your cre...
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