Dee Dee's Blog

I was raised to believe that names meant something...Entire families were presumed to be this way or that way based solely on name reputation. Each family member had a responsibility to uphold the family’s name and reputation (or minimally not bring shame to it). Whether it was spoken or not, the...

It seems that EVERYTHING is going social.  Social Media, that is.  I recently read a post that encouraged businesses to advertise appropriate to the year in which they are doing business. The methods used in 2002 or 2012 for that matter, may no longer be effective.  I have always believed that yo...

I recently stumbled accross an article titled, Obsessed With Being Famous” and couldn’t help seeing a professional parallel. The article speaks to the new celebrity that is preceived through social media platforms and how people are willing to do just about anything to be famous. Conversely, the ...

 Own this gorgeous Custom Log Home just in time for Spring! As featured on EPIC Log Homes (Season 3), Realtor.com Unique Homes andRealtytoday.com At 8,145 Sq.Ft. on 345 acres w/ 40 acre private lake, 2 guest houses and 8 pristine out buildings...this is a lifestyle you deserve! Call Today (734) 7...

Custom Log Home on 345 Acres w/ Private 40 Acre Lake. $4.2M  As featured on Realtor.com Unique Homes and RealtyToday.com.  This Grand 8,145 Sq.Ft. lodge-style full Michigan Pine log home is set in the midst of your own pristine Northern Michigan forest. 3 Bedroom 4.5 Bath private retreat is perf...

Americans who live in community associations are overwhelmingly pleased with their communities, expressing strong satisfaction with the board members who govern their associations and the community managers who provide professional support.   More than seven in 10 community association residents ...

                 Even early in my real estate career I knew that presentation was important.  I understood that if someone connected with the home on an emotional level - I had a buyer!  Resources were limited  and I had not yet received any formal home staging training.   So here I am at my firs...

enV I O L A T I O N  It took longer than you expected to sell your home and find the perfect location to downsize, but here you are. Your new home meets all of your goals relating to location, amenities and conveniences. It’s so exciting and you waste no time adding a few warming touches.   First...

"Welcome back, To that same old place that you laughed about. Well the names have all changed since you hung around, But those dreams have remained and they're turned around..." You may not remember that famous theme song to a nostalgic t.v. show, but as I relocated back to my home state after ye...

So Much Space...so little cost. Priced for quick sale! 4 bedrooms/ 2 Full & 2 Half Baths/Finished Basement/ Living Room/ Family Room/ Close to Andrews AFB & major roads for quick access to work, schools, shopping & downtown DC. Currently rented, excellent paying tenants are currently on month to ...