Recovery Run – How Much Longer?
This month marks the 10-year anniversary of the market peak prior to the bursting of the housing bubble. The nationwide median home value is currently 9% higher than it was at the peak, but the extent of the...
Can You Invest in Real Estate as a Millennial?
Millennials who want to invest in real estate have it harder than many other generations. Real estate prices are at record or near-record highs in just about every major market in the country, and even though...
9 Fixture and Upgrade Tips for New-Construction Homes
Building a new home is a perfect opportunity to customize your space according to your own needs and wants -- and it can also feel completely overwhelming. Many homes built from the ground up will require the...
Is the Market Shifting?
Over the past few months, there has been an increasing number of listings with price reductions. In April, 27% of Southeast Michigan active listings had at least one price reduction. By August 1st, 35% had...
21 Steps To Hosting The Perfect Open House
An open house is a huge opportunity for anyone hoping to sell -- it's a chance for you to present your home looking its very best to a wide pool of buyers who can walk through and decide whether it's a fit....
11 Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Start Flipping Houses
Flipping houses can be a path to wealth if you play your cards right, but it can also result in money pits and small returns if you don't know what you're doing. To make sure that you're maximizing your...
Curb Appeal for Added Value
Curb appeal plays a significant role in getting your home ready to sell. Among Realtors®, 94% have suggested that sellers improve their curb appeal before listing a home for sale. First impressions are very...
17 Steps To Buying A Home
Buying a home is one of those milestone life events that many of us have been dreaming about for ages -- but there's a reason why not everybody tries it as soon as they could. It's time-consuming, it can be...