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Posted on 09/28/2021
Natural Pest Control: How to Make Your Own Insecticidal Spray
Dealing with pests in your garden is frustrating. What’s worse is that with the plethora of pest control options available on the market it can seem impossible to make the right choice. This is especially tricky if you want to avoid using harsh chemicals present in most of the leading insecticide brands. Luckily, there are DIY options that...
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Posted on 09/21/2021
Insulated Concrete Form Foundations vs. Poured Concrete Foundations
;Image by Michael L. Hiraeth from Pixabay Whether you choose a crawlspace, basement or a slab, you want the strongest structure possible, especially in areas where nature might wreak havoc on your house. Here we will go over the details of two different types of foundations: poured concrete and insulated form concrete. Poured Concrete Foundations Poured concrete foundations...
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Posted on 09/14/2021
How to Find the Fair Market Value of Your Property
Fair market value is an important real estate metric for investors, buyers and sellers. It can help you determine the best possible asking price for a home sale or whether a home you want to buy is a good deal. However, unlike many other pieces of the real estate puzzle, fair market value can be complicated to find....
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Posted on 09/07/2021
Selling Your Home - A First Time Guide
Photo by Pexels via Pixabay If you do not know the process for selling a home it can raise your stress level some. It can also be a very unpleasant experience. During the process, you will have to endure a lot of opinions and suggestions that can either help you or end up hurting your efforts when the...
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Posted on 08/31/2021
Avoid Common First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes With These Tips
Photo by William Fortunato from Pexels Buying a home is a big decision made up of dozens of smaller decisions. With so many moving parts in the process it's difficult to know you’re making the best choices. Some of the most important choices in buying a home have to do with finances. Here we will go over some...
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Posted on 08/24/2021
Communal Living Options
Photo by cottonbro from Pexels Multi-generational homes have grown in popularity as the benefits of communal living become more recognized and celebrated. If you are searching for a home to share with both your children and parents, there are many options open to you. Single-family home with apartment: Some single-family homes have been built or renovated to include...
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Posted on 08/17/2021
5 Simple Smart Home Upgrades You Can DIY
Photo by Porapak Apichodilok from Pexels You don't have to be a digital genius to implement smart technology into your home. In fact, the majority of devices on the market are designed to be installation-friendly. Making these additions to your home can make daily tasks easier, and can actually net you monetary returns. We'll look at five that...
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Posted on 09/07/2021
Video Tour - 3379 Columbine St, Harsens Island, MI 48028-9613
Here is your chance to own this completely remodeled year round home, nothing to do but move in and enjoy! As you enter you will find fresh paint, 6 panel doors, new light fixtures and new flooring throughout (luxury laminate vinyl plank and carpet). Your new kitchen offers custom cabinets featuring soft close drawers/doors, granite countertops and new stainless steel appliances. Updated bathroom with new toilet and vanity. Other major updates include new high efficiency furnace and central air unit, as well as a new water filtration system. Maintenance free exterior, new composite front porch and composite deck accessed from kitchen. Large...
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Posted on 09/07/2021
Video Tour - 3379 Columbine St, Harsens Island, MI 48028-9613
Here is your chance to own this completely remodeled year round home, nothing to do but move in and enjoy! As you enter you will find fresh paint, 6 panel doors, new light fixtures and new flooring throughout (luxury laminate vinyl plank and carpet). Your new kitchen offers custom cabinets featuring soft close drawers/doors, granite countertops and new stainless steel appliances. Updated bathroom with new toilet and vanity. Other major updates include new high efficiency furnace and central air unit, as well as a new water filtration system. Maintenance free exterior, new composite front porch and composite deck accessed from kitchen. Large...
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Posted on 09/07/2021
3379 Columbine St, Harsens Island, MI 48028-9613 is now new to the market!
Here is your chance to own this completely remodeled year round home, nothing to do but move in and enjoy! As you enter you will find fresh paint, 6 panel doors, new light fixtures and new flooring throughout (luxury laminate vinyl plank and carpet). Your new kitchen offers custom cabinets featuring soft close drawers/doors, granite countertops and new stainless steel appliances. Updated bathroom with new toilet and vanity. Other major updates include new high efficiency furnace and central air unit, as well as a new water filtration system. Maintenance free exterior, new composite front porch and composite deck accessed from kitchen. Large...
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Posted on 08/16/2021
Another Property Sold - 23536 Talbot St, Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082-2556
Buyer got cold feet, their loss is your gain! Beautifully updated open concept home with hardwood flooring in living room, sitting area and master bedroom. Spacious kitchen with ample storage space. Remodeled main bath on main floor with additional full bath in the basement. Large fenced yard with oversized garage, storage shed and beautiful stamped concrete patio to enjoy summer evenings. Other major updates include roof 2016, vinyl windows, furnace 2008. Potential to be a 4 bedroom - seller removed one wall and is currently used as a sitting area, but easily replaced. One year Americas Preferred Home Warranty being offered at closing by...
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Posted on 08/16/2021
Another Property Sold - 3034 Catalpa Dr, Berkley, MI 48072
You won't want to miss your chance to view this charming bungalow with maintenance free exteriorthat is move in ready. Freshly painted throughout and refinished hardwood floors too. Spacious living room, formal dining room, kitchen with stainless steel refrigerator and stove. Two bedrooms on first floor and large master bedroom upstairs that is drywalled with built in shelving. Adorable sun room off the back of the house overlooking private back yard. Partially finished basement with additional living area and lots of storage. Other updates include dimensional roof 2011 and Wallside Windows. Don't wait, this home will not last...
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