You’ve searched for a house, you found it, and you wrote an offer. What’s next? The Seller has three options. 1) Accept your offer, 2) counter your offer, and 3) not even respond. Although it’s arguably poor judgment and taste, the Seller is not legally required to respond to an offer even while the house […]
Vacation and Short Term Rentals in Michigan
Vacation rentals have existed for quite some time. However, in the last handful of years, sites like VRBO, Airbnb, Vacasa and probably others have helped homeowners rent their homes when not in use as well as provided opportunities for people to buy property for the sole or primary purpose of renting it to visitors. This […]
Campus Martius Tree Lighting
Mark your calendars, the official Christmas tree lighting at Campus Martius in Detroit takes place November 17, 2023!. The official tree, sourced via Dutchman Tree Farms is already in place and Metro Detroit awaits the big night! The party starts at 4pm on Friday and officially lasts until 9pm. If you have not been downtown […]
Staging Matters
Staged homes sell for more. That’s about all you technically need to know, but let’s get into it! NAR had previously stated staged homes sell for at least 7% more than non-staged homes. There were some updates in 2021 regarding staging homes. In a more recent survey from 2023, they found 80% of Buyer’s Agents […]
Detroit Restaurant Transformations
Whether you’re from Detroit or not, it’s been obvious to see the City has been transforming for nearly 2 decades. Recently, Metrotimes posted some amazing before and after photos of popular restaurants in Detroit. Click here to see transformations Besides restaurants, quite a bit more has changed in the City. Values have increased on home […]
Housing Locked In Golden Handcuffs
The so called golden handcuffs are continuing to cause a massive housing shortage. This is the phrase being used for the 82% of Americans that are not considering selling their house and moving due to the extremely low and truly unprecedented interest rates below 3% and 4%. According to Bankrate.com, rates today are at or […]
Prepping Your Home for Sale
Follow these tips when preparing your home for sale: Stage each living area to help potential buyers imagine living in that space. Keep all rooms clean, including children rooms. Remove clutter and extra furniture to help the space feel clean and larger.
Top Tips for Buying a Home
Buying a home is an important life decision. Make sure you consider these important tips before you buy: 1. Look at your finances and decide how much you can afford.2. Make sure to physical inspect the home and property for potential fixes and hazards.3. Tour the neighborhood at different hours to get a feel for the […]