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Posted on 12/13/2020
Best Practices: Boosting Your Curb Appeal
Photo by Javani LLC via Shutterstock Before you ever place your home on the market, start working on curb appeal. What’s curb appeal? It’s the first thing that makes people want to take a second look when they drive by. If they’re house shopping or just dreaming for the future, a home with curb appeal will bring them...
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Posted on 12/06/2020
Create a Custom Towel Rack
Photo by Lauren Fleischmann on Unsplash Whether you need to hang bath towels in the bathroom or hand towels in the kitchen, a towel rack is an awesome thing to have around. And it is even better if made custom to suit your tastes and elevate the look of your home. For even more brownie points, you can...
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Posted on 11/29/2020
Tips for Buyers: Plan for a Home Showing
A home showing is a key part of the property buying journey. As such, it helps to plan ahead for a house showing as much as possible. Because if you enter a home showing with a plan in place, you can use this event to help you determine whether a residence is right for you. Now, let's take a...
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Posted on 11/22/2020
Decorate for Energy Savings
Photo by Taylor Simpson on Unsplash Saving money with your décor can mean more than just finding a good deal on new couches. If you invest in decorative options that increase the efficiency of your home, you extend your savings. Proper insulation goes a long way but still, much of the energy loss in homes happens through the...
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Posted on 11/15/2020
Gather Around the Fire: How to Create a Fire Pit for Outdoor Gatherings
Photo by jamie410 via Pixabay A fire pit can elevate your yard into a truly enchanting entertainment area, liven up your space and even help enhance your curb appeal. While some home projects are not ideal for the DIY approach, you can make a striking firepit on your own in about a weekend. You'll need to gather some...
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Posted on 11/08/2020
How To Reduce Waste In Your Home
When you own a home, you want to reduce your costs as much as possible. As a homeowner and environmentally conscious person, you may also want to reduce your carbon footprint and reduce the amount of waste that you and your family produce. Read on for some tips on how to reduce the amount of trash you produce on...
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Posted on 11/01/2020
How to Choose the Right A/C for Your Home
Photo by: Will Malott via Unsplash When it comes to buying things for the home, the air conditioning unit is not the most intriguing. But it is one of the essential components. Choosing the right A/C unit may be the difference between utmost comfort and sizzling heat. Determining the right type of air conditioning unit and how to...
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Posted on 12/18/2020
Another Property Sold - 7435 Bunton Road, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Welcome to this astonishing 3 bed 2 bath home.  Easily one of the best valued property's in all of the Township.  This spacious Tri-level  situated on an acre parcel is the definition of move in ready!  You'll take comfort in knowing that not only has this home been completely updated to include a new granite kitchen, bathrooms  w/ showers tiled to the ceiling, and new flooring throughout.  It also offers a new roof, furnace/ air conditioner, hot water tank, sewer line, etc.  With so many good things there's just to many to name.  This is a must see!  Nothing left to say except Welcome...
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Posted on 12/01/2020
Video Tour - 1364 Eisenhower Lane, Milan, MI 48160
Beautiful home in Uptown Village of Milan. San Francisco-style tall house has rear entry into the 2.5 car garage, with additional storage/workshop area. Main level has large kitchen with oodles of cabinets, stainless steel appliances, island, and big dining area. Door off kitchen to build your dream deck. Living room has wood fireplace and lots of natural light. Primary bedroom has vaulted ceiling, full bath and walk-in closet. Partial basement is finished with daylight windows, has half bath, and walks out into garage. Beautiful green area behind home makes your yard appear bigger without extra maintenance, also adding privacy. Wonderful...
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Posted on 12/01/2020
1364 Eisenhower Lane, Milan, MI 48160 is now new to the market!
Beautiful home in Uptown Village of Milan. San Francisco-style tall house has rear entry into the 2.5 car garage, with additional storage/workshop area. Main level has large kitchen with oodles of cabinets, stainless steel appliances, island, and big dining area. Door off kitchen to build your dream deck. Living room has wood fireplace and lots of natural light. Primary bedroom has vaulted ceiling, full bath and walk-in closet. Partial basement is finished with daylight windows, has half bath, and walks out into garage. Beautiful green area behind home makes your yard appear bigger without extra maintenance, also adding privacy. Wonderful...
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Posted on 11/21/2020
Another Property Sold - 1517 Lincoln Avenue, Lincoln Park, MI 48146
Cute as can be cozy ranch. Move in ready with all new carpet, laminate and refinished hardwood floors. Freshly painted and all new LED light fixtures throughout. 2 bedrooms, 1 full 1 half bath. Full basement, plumbed for shower or wired for sump pump.. 2 car garage and fenced yard. Some major plumbing and electrical updates with approved permits. Close to schools and city hall, shopping and dining. Make this great house your...
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Posted on 10/29/2020
Video Tour - 1517 Lincoln Avenue, Lincoln Park, MI 48146
Cute as can be cozy ranch. Move in ready with all new carpet, laminate and refinished hardwood floors. Freshly painted and all new LED light fixtures throughout. 2 bedrooms, 1 full 1 half bath. Full basement. 2 car garage and fenced yard. Some major plumbing and electrical updates with approved permits. Make this great house your...
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