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Most of the time when buying Southeast Michigan real estate, there are a few obvious factors that you will consider – such as the location, the number of bedrooms, the accessibility to schools or your workplace, the need for repairs and any interior features. However, there are a few things that ...

Investing in property at a young age seems like a bit of a daunting prospect sometimes. Most young people don't have a lot of disposable income, often have poor credit and perhaps even student loans. When you are in your early 20s, you are not likely thinking about investing in property and are p...

What happens if you find the dream Bloomfield Hills home that you want to buy before you have made the sale on your old property? Ideally you would have sold your current home before you buy your new property. However, sometimes the transition doesn't work out that way. You don't want to give up ...

Weather patterns across the United States seem to be getting more and more erratic. From tornadoes and earthquakes to flash floods and wild fires, there are many natural disasters that can quickly consume your Royal Oak Michigan home without warning. Because you never know when disaster might str...

What happens if you go through a tough financial period and you find yourself behind on your mortgage payments for your Royal Oak home? If you are missing mortgage payments and are having difficulty paying, this can become a serious problem. Even just one missed payment can be difficult to catch ...

If you're looking to purchase Bloomfield Hills real estate, keep in mind that the homes you are considering might be in need of repairs or improvements. In a recent study done by a major home inspection company, at least 40 percent of previously owned homes on the market have at least one seriou...

Are you applying for a mortgage on your home? Keep in mind that a mortgage is a major financial decision and choosing one will have a significant impact on the rest of your life. Many people go into this decision without understanding all of the essential mortgage information they need to know. T...

The National Association of REALTORS reported Wednesday that pending sales of existing homes fell by 1.30 percent in July. According to the organization's Pending Home Sales Index, this was the second straight month that pending home sales dropped. July's Pending Home Sales Index reading was 109....

One of the biggest improvements that you can make to your Bloomfield Hills home is to bring in more natural light. Sunlight is a powerful mood enhancer and a home design that brings in a lot of natural light will automatically look and feel much more pleasant. Not only will it boost your mood, br...

Imagine how frustrated you'd be to find out that the hot water heater wasn't working - in the middle of your very first shower in your new Bloomfield Hills home! This, among other very good reasons, is why you should have a home inspection before you buy your home. When you buy a home, you need t...