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With Spring approaching, biologists are reminding folks not to touch baby animals they find in the wild. The Michigan DNRE cautions us that deer and other animals usually give birth in the Spring, and people out enjoying a stroll through nature sometimes encounter young critters they believe have...

It seems that there are more opinions than there are "experts" on this subject that is near and dear to our hearts. USA Today's Analyst, Stephanie Armour, has some interesting perspectives on what the facts and figures are and, more importantly, what they may mean to us. It seems that more homeow...

 In less than a week new laws go into effect that affect owners of homes built prior to 1976. Beginning on April 22nd, 2010, any remodelling on these homes must be done by a contractor certified to work on homes with lead bsed paint. There are not enough contractors available to meet the demand s...

There seems to be a belief in our industry that dealing with short sale agents can be, at times, less than pleasant. Hopefully, this short video will help you understand what is really going on. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-osDkUCOIU&NR=1 Enjoy,

Tomorrow is the big day. April 15th, 2010. Have you filed your federal income tax return? If not, that's fine. However, taks a trip to http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=221035,00.html?portlet=7  to find out how to ( quickly ) file for an extension. You and 10,000,000 others will be there....

Ron Tiller | Five Star Real Estate LLC - 1545 68th ST SE, Grand Rapids, MI | 616-648-1794 2819 Charlesgate AVE SW, Wyoming, MI Lovely home on a quiet Cul-De-Sac in the award winning Wyoming School District 2BR/2BA Single Family House offered at $90,000 Year Built 1946 Sq Footage 860 Bedrooms 2 B...

Occasionally I am asked by a seller if I do Sunday open houses. The answer is always an unequivocal no. Why? I need the rest one day a week, and I choose to keep the sabbath holy. In all honesty, I cannot recall any listing ever that I lost because of my "Sunday Rule". I find it interesting that ...

What does a gas powered clock radio (that might put you to sleep permanently with carbon monoxide poisoning), and a room air cleaner that consists of a feather duster and fly strips taped to the front of a space heater, have in common? They both are now the proud recipients of the Energy Star cer...

A  gorgeous lawn is, indeed, a beautiful sight. And you can have a great lawn....... naturally.  But a lovely lawn is much more than a sight to behold. Did you know that the average lawn makes enough oxygen every day for a family of four?  And a lush and healthy lawn muffles noise, traps dust, re...

Spring has sprung, love is in the air and the wedding season is rapidly approaching. And so many questions come with it. Do I invite the previous in-laws. How about my step dad's fourth wife. How about my mom's boyfriend.  Do I invite my sister's girlfriend. What should I wear? Should I bring a g...