I recently read Theron Patterson's post about BPO Payments and I had a couple comments, and questions.  I learned some interesting things about BPOs (well, in Michigan at least) while I was completing my Broker Training a couple years back.1.  In Michigan, it is not legal to be compensated for BPOs unless you have an Assoc. Broker license.2.  In Michigan, it is not legal to be compensated for a BPO unless your purpose in doing the BPO is to get the listing, not just provide an estimate of value.3.  In Michigan, it is not legal to be compensated as a licensed Salesperson in any other fashion then directly through your employing Broker.  No exceptionsPer Article 26 of the Occupational Code, Sec. 2601, the following is stated:(i) A market analysis performed by a person licensed under artic... 02/08/2008

Livonia, Mi real estate update Latest Quakertown Subdivision Neighborhood Update, Livonia, Michigan as of January 25, 2008There are 6 Livonia homes currently for sale in the sub.  The average list price is $240,783 and on the average has been on the market for 120 days HOMES FOR SALE IN QUAKERTOWN SUBDIVISION Price Address Bed $210,000  16559 PENN 4   $219,900  38647 MEETING HOUSE LN 3   $235,000  16819 QUAKERTOWN LN S 3   $249,900  38974 STACEY DR 3   $259,999  38717 STACEY CT 4   $269,000  15772 SWATHMORE CT  4    IF YOU OR ONE OF YOUR FRIENDS, OR CHILDREN WOULD LIKE TO SEE ONE OF THESE LOVELY LIVONIA HOMES EMAIL ME AT INFO@RUSSRAVARY.COM OR CALL ME ON MY CELL AT 313-310-9855Here are all the Livonia homes that have sold in Quakertown, Northville, MI in the last year as of 1/15/2008 S... 02/07/2008

Livonia real estate market update. Latest Francavilla Subdivision Neighborhood Update, Livonia, Mi as of January 25, 2008There are 10 Livonia homes currently for sale in the sub.  The average list price is $678,785 and on the average has been on the market for 235 days Price Address Bed $199,900  17652 VACRI LN 3   $214,900  17788 VACRI LN 3   $249,900  17274 VACRI LN 4   $267,400  17608 VACRI LN 3   $289,900  33617 CURTIS  4    IF YOU OR ONE OF YOUR FRIENDS, OR CHILDREN WOULD LIKE TO SEE ONE OF THESE LOVELY LIVONIA HOMES EMAIL ME AT INFO@RUSSRAVARY.COM OR CALL ME ON MY CELL AT 313-310-9855Here are all the Livonia homes that have sold in Francavilla, Livonia, MI in the last year as of 1/25/2008 Status Price Address Bed Sold Date Leased   $1,800 33401 CURTIS RD 4 5/16/2007   PEND   $219... 02/06/2008

When people relocate to Michigan they want to know about the services available.  How close to freeways, How long will it take me to get to work, what about the neighborhoods, Churches, shopping, restaurants.  When you buy a Livonia home you want to know where to eat or shop.Livonia has an area that I call restaurant row and is easily assessable from anywhere in the city.  I-275 and I-96 intersects the city.  The area I am talking about is Haggerty Rd from 6 to 8 Mile rd.  Here is a link to google maps to see the area.  Here are some of the Livonia restaurants in the area.Papa Vino - Italian      Cheeseburger, cheeseburger - burgers   Mitchell's Fish market - seafood   Flemings- high end steak house    Bucca de Peppo - italian    Macaroni grill- Italian   Bahama Breeze -Caribbean   Cham... 02/05/2008

I am a Realtor and I live in Livonia, Michigan.  I can not say enough about the city and it's officials.  Sometimes they take some grief for making hard choices to make the city better and financially stronger.  The Livonia police force seems like the cavalry coming when there is trouble.  Quick to respond, and always there when you need them. Little things like the public golf course, fall leaf pickup, the many parks and the new recreation center make Livonia, Michigan a great place to live.  Livonia just built a new city recreation center a few years ago.  We also have a YMCA in the city.  A couple of good movie theatres, and a good upscale Shopping center, Laurel Park Place (Mall).  The City of Livonia has many of the big chain stores located right in the city.  Home Depot, Lowes, Of... 02/04/2008

Investors and Homeowners will learn Secrets to making Money in today's market. The Mega Evening Event, scheduled for January 17, 2008, will be a well spent evening for everyone in attendance. The event's speaker, Ralph Marcus "Mark" Maupin, is one of Michigan's most reputable real estate professionals.  His credentials as a licensed realtor with over 20 years experience include the following:  He is the co-founder of the National Real Estate Network, LLC, one of the largest investing clubs in Metro Detroit, where real estate professionals that meet monthly to bring in speakers and explore resources available to those interested in real estate investing. He is partnered with The Quick Home Finder, LLC which hosts a website for the general public to search for real estate on line.He has b... 01/03/2008

Discover why Michigan Real Estate is Buried Treasure for Investors and Home Owners.    Michigan's economy is worsening with no signs of improvement. Factory closings, company downsizing and businesses failures have resulted in Michigan having one of the highest job loss rates in the country. The state's home foreclosure crisis is also among the highest with over 200,000 homes lost. As a result, the property value of homes in Michigan has lowered leaving investors and home owners with property worth less than the balance of their loan. These are the sort of problems that will be addressed at the Mega Evening Event. Event Date:Thursday, January 17, 2008Event Start Time:6:00 PMEvent End Time:9:00 PMLocation:Laurel Manor, 39000 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia, MI 48150Primary Phone:248-762-0800 Att... 01/03/2008

The following is a republished USA Today Article. It does a great job of looking at the hot and weak markets for 2007.  Where does your market stand for 2007? Or better yet how do you make money in your market in 2008?  I am in the Michigan Market; I am going to put effort into marketing for buyers in 2008. I am currently working with a friend on a buyer's web site called the  http://thequickhomefinder.com/    We have been pushing the site with free classifieds, articles and press releases. You will clearly see, by reading the following article, our market is one great in job losses, population loss, and declining market values.  With all that said we have been focused on finding buyers. We have been getting 100 to 125 new visitors to the site a day. I thought this was great traffic, bu... 01/03/2008

An Expert in the Field will Share Some Tips and Secrets at this Free Event. We are one of leading states for job losses and declining market values on property, so how does an investor make money in this market?  In many cases, investors and home owners have property that is now worth less than what is owed on their mortgage. So here are the issues that will be addressed at the January 17, 2008 Mega Evening Event, from 6pm to 9pm at the Laurel Manor, located at 39000 Schoolcraft Rd; Livonia, MI  48152: How to mitigate the price property that we already have and how to get top dollar for our over-financed property. What price should we be paying for Michigan investment property?  What are the best exit strategies when buying property in Michigan? Where do we find the tenants and or buyer... 12/26/2007

New MLS Home Finder Search is Homebuyers and Real Estate Investors Best Tool  Southfield, MI -- The term, buyers market, is used to describe a price reduction of goods that are being sold for less than their normal value. Right now the homes for sale in Michigan, which are listed on http://www.thequickhomefinder.com LLC, certainly fit that description. Recent studies show that the cost of real estate in Michigan is among the lowest in the nation. There are over 200,000 homes for sale in Wayne County, Oakland County, Livingston County, Macomb County and so on. That's why having an online search to find these properties is so convenient.  Perhaps the waning economy is the cause, there is already a scarcity of jobs and the threat of more job losses could be enough to discourage prospective... 12/17/2007

Finding Property for Sale is not a Problem in South East Michigan Livonia, MI - The National Real Estate Network, LLC acknowledges the leading realtors in Michigan for their excellent service. The Quick Home Finder, LLC is recognized for its website, http://www.thequickhomefinder.com/.    The Quick Home Finder, LLC site makes it quick and easy for consumers to find homes in Southeast Michigan.  Over 60,000 homes listed  Investment Property and Rehab Property  Houses for Sale; Vacation Homes, Condos, Town Homes, Waterfront Property  Homes for rent, Rent to Own Options, Lease Options, etc. They also have a team of real estate experts with years of experience ready to assist consumers with information and advice. The website is free to use and offers 5% rebates on home purchases. Private b... 12/17/2007

Michigan Realtors Give their Approval to New Real Estate Finder Website  Livonia, MI -- The Quick Home Finder, LLC launched their new online mls search tool, http://ww.thequickhomefinder.com/. The website offers users access to over 60,000 homes for sale in South East Michigan.  The Quick Home Finder, LLC was designed to make it easy for homebuyers and real estate investors. They are able to find property they want for the price they can afford. The website's first page contains a list of foreclosed homes and discountedproperties. There's also a monthly payment calculator for home buyers and renters to figure their monthly payments. Other features include a real estate newsletter with information on topics such as lead-based paint. Browsers can look at properties without giving their na... 12/17/2007

Real Estate Club Acknowledges Online Search as a New Improved way to Buy and Sell Property in South East MichiganLivonia, MI - The National Real Estate Network is a group of realtors, brokers, real estate agents and experts that assemble to confer about buying and selling property. At a recent assembly, members were singing praise for the new website that's been gaining popularity, http://thequickhomefinder.com Ralph Marcus Maupin Jr., co-founder of the National Real Estate Network, LLC said that the website developed by The Quick Home Finder, LLC is a great way to find homes for sale or rent. It lists over 60,000 homes in South East Michigan with an ever increasing database. Consumers can find a dream house, investment property, rental property, lease options, etc. on the site.Maupin a... 12/17/2007

Real Estate Search Service Guarantees Satisfaction for Finding Property for Sale Livonia, MI - The National Real Estate Network, LLC acknowledges the leading realtors in Michigan for their excellent service. The Quick Home Finder, LLC is recognized for its website, http://www.thequickhomefinder.com/.  The Quick Home Finder, LLC site makes it quick and easy for consumers to find homes in Southeast Michigan. Whether they are looking for investment property, houses for sale or for rent, the site has them all listed. There's also a team of real estate experts with years of experience ready to assist. The website is free to use, offers 5% discounts on houses you buy and enables browsers to look for free without giving their name, which is especially good for private buyers. But what makes it... 12/17/2007

Licensed Builder and Home Improvement Expert Available To Answer Contracting Questions at Real Estate Investing Club of Oakland, Wayne, Livingston, Washtenaw Counties"Real Estate Event Open To Investors and Homeowners Will Have Our Panel of Experts to Answer All Questions from Investing to Repairs and Remodeling"Many real estate investors and home owners have questions that come up everyday in their business and just don't know who to ask...well, National Real Estate Network has solved that problem.  For their December Mega Evening Event they are bringing a Panel of six experts to answer your questions. One of experts that is in most demand will answer your contracting questions. Do you ever wonder?    •·                                 Where the best places to get the best buys on home... 12/12/2007

A Now Opportunity Will Be Afforded To Learn (Free) From A National Real Estate Expert That Is Teaching People How To Earn Thousands Of Dollars Monthly From Foreclosures, and Short Sale   Major Real Estate Event for all December 1st 2007 by The National Real Estate Network and Wayne County Community College Entrepreneurial Department  Detroit, MI--The National Real Estate Network and Wayne County Community College Entrepreneurial Department present a leader in the area of real estate.   For 11 years Jeff Kaller has created the most powerful information available on Short Sales.  People from all over the country have benefited from his most cutting edge strategies.    For one day only Kaller will return to the Detroit Metropolitan area to inform people how they can Fast Learn the real est... 11/22/2007

  Roy Frank, a real estate broker and stock broker for over 20 years had investors on the edge of their seats at W3C's MonthlyReal Estate Roundtable. He explained what the income gap is and ways to fill it. People that attended the WCCC event werealso there to learn about a new currency trading system that he uses to trade in the foreign exchange market. It is gettingoff the chart results for him. Come and meet Roy at the November Mega Evening Event. He will have a resource table and can show you how his program works or answer any of yourreal estate investor questions.Date: November 15th, 2007Location: Laurel Manor, 39000 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia, MI 48150 Time: 6pm to 9pm For more information, visit http://www.megaeveningevent.com/  11/13/2007

Livonia, MI - Ralph Marcus Maupin, Jr. co-founder of Michigan's fastest growing real estate Club, and REIA of Michigan http://www.megaeveningevent.com/  address why Clubs are so important at college event. A REIA, Real Estate Investors Association, mission is to provide an entrepreneurial atmosphere for real estate investors and home buyers to learn, and network with new and experienced investors. A REIA and the Real Estate Investors Clubs have been formed for real estate entrepreneurs and professionals with a goal to bring like minded individuals together, to achieve greater real estate goals. REIA members come from many walks of life: first time buyers, new investors, licensed agents and mortgage brokers, commercial investors, attorneys, accounts, students, home buyers, home sellers, ... 11/06/2007

REIA Of Michigan Offers Added Features On Web Site   Livonia, MI -- National Real Estate Network LLC Now has made it easy for investors to find Real Estate Clubs in their market. Simply go to the http://www.megaeveningevent.com/   home page and you will find a link to over 1057 clubs throughout the United States. Now for the die hard investors you can go vacation and visit clubs right in that city. You can also go to the National Real Estate Network LLC website and get a list of all the real estate terms and definitions you don't know. Now when some says short sale, FSBO, REO, BPO, comps, and forbearance agreement, you can go to http://www.megaeveningevent.com/ and see what they are talking about. National Real Estate Network LLC holds Real Estate Investing Club Meeting once a month on ... 11/06/2007

"FREE Real Estate Forms, Buyer Favorable PA, Lease Option Forms, Rental Lease Agreement and 60 Others... Enter Your Name and Email Address on http://www.megaeveningevent.com/  and Get New Form Weekly"( EMAILWIRE.COM, November 04, 2007 )   Livonia, MI -- National Real Estate Network LLC Now has made it easy for investors to find Real Estate Clubs in their market. Simply go to the http://www.megaeveningevent.com/ home page and you will find a link to over 1057 clubs throughout the United States. Now for the die hard investors you can go vacation and visit clubs right in that city. You can also go to the National Real Estate Network LLC website and get a list of all the real estate terms and definitions you don't know. Now when some says short sale, FSBO, REO, BPO, comps, and forbearance a... 11/06/2007