Michigan's Stay Home Stay Safe Executive Order

Here's my insights to the Michigan Stay Home Stay Safe Executive Order for the Coronavirus, COVID-19, and how it relates to the Real Estate Industry.

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IS SELLING YOUR HOME ON YOUR RADAR?

GETTING YOUR HOUSE READY TO SELL CHECKLIST

This quick checklist will help you with some basic tips on some simple and fairly inexpensive things you can do to improve your chances of a sale. Most of us have some down time …

If you are buying or selling a house in Michigan, you need to know what Seller's Disclosures are.

What are Seller's Disclosures?

Who has to fill them out? Who is exempt?

Do I still need to do a Home Inspection?

What if the Seller Lies on …

I attended a class today discussing the importance of having an Estate Plan in place in preparation for when you die. No one likes to think about that, but inevitably it will happen. One option to consider is a Lady Bird Deed (a couple hundred dollars). When a Lady Bird …

Michigan now has some options for "Service Line Coverage" in addition to your Home Owner's Insurance on your home. Not all carriers provide this extra coverage. You ask, "Do I really need this extra coverage?" That is only something that you can answer. As with any insurance coverage, it is …

Will the Seller Take Less? Wow! Is this a loaded question or what? 

When I am looking at homes with buyers, I occasionally get asked this question. I think a few reasons behind this question are; the buyer may want a deal, the buyer feels that …

Should I Wait Until Spring?

Sellers often contemplate the question of listing their home for sale during the winter/holiday months or to wait until the spring season. Sometimes you don't have a choice, but when you do, here are some things to consider. There are some pros and cons …

It's Closing Day!

If all the work has been done from contract to closing day, closing day should be a happy and exciting day! In Michigan, closing day usually means that the buyer get the keys to their new home, the seller gets their proceeds' check from their sale, …

Is A Final Walk Through Necessary?

A final walk through before closing is included in the purchase agreements that I write. It basically states that as the buyer, you have an opportunity to "walk through" the property one more time before closing. This is where you will want to …

Yay! You finally received an offer on your home that's for sale! Now the process begins. Home inspection, appraisal, packing, sleepless nights, moving, repairs etc. The real question is... How much time do I have?  This all depends on your purchase agreement, and what was agreed upon.

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