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Selling your home or property in a slow Southeast Michigan real estate market isn't easy, but it can be done. Pricing your property right is the key to selling it within a reasonable amount of time. Sometimes this means lowering your price while it's on the market. Of course, you want to get as m...

Sometimes, when buying - or even thinking about buying Bloomfield Hills real estate for investment purposes, you're faced with the need to fix up the property.  The question then arises: Should I fix it up myself or hire it done? Unfortunately, no one can give you the right answer. However, there...

Just when you think you've done everything you need to do to get your Royal Oak Michigan home ready for the market, months pass and your home doesn't sell. Consider a few factors that can effect your goal of selling your home. Priced Too High-If your Royal Oak Michigan home has an excessive askin...

Distressed homes need repairs. Some of these repairs, like broken floor tile, are easy to see. Others, like water damage in the attic, can be easily hidden. The only way to know for sure what you’re buying is to have the property inspected by a professional home inspector. DO Pay Attention To The...

There's at least one good thing about the drop in the dollar and it's boosting the Bloomfield Hills real estate market. Many high-end Europeans are now looking toward the U.S. for a vacation home or permanent residence, and that could mean big hope for your home for sale. However, this also means...

Signs of mold in your Bloomfield Hills homes attic can be indicative of a bigger problem in your house, which is why it is a good idea to nip this situation in the bud as soon as you see it developing. The signs of this type of fungus can be quite diverse and sometimes unexpected, so it pays to u...

When making plans for a fun-filled vacation, you shouldn't forget implementing certain home security measures to ward off thieves. Nobody wants to return to their Royal Oak Michigan home only to find that intruders had ransacked the residence from top to bottom. If you're going away on vacation, ...

Homeowners who want to increase the appeal of their residence before putting it up for sale can, within a few hours and with a little elbow grease, perform some do-it-yourself (DIY) kitchen upgrades that are sure to pique the interest of would-be buyers. Many people either have or are in the proc...

Each year around April, we can find ourselves becoming a little more tense at the thought of what is about to occur: tax time. Instead of falling into the trap of procrastinating your taxes, however, it's much more beneficial to face tax time head-on and do your research on your applicable deduct...

When it comes to selling your home and getting the full selling price you want, there are certain tactics and methods you can employ to ensure that this wish becomes a reality. Avoiding the commonly made mistakes that end up lowering the value of your home and discouraging people from viewing it ...