Why change those galvanized water lines?

Home builders used galvanized pipe for water lines in many homes that were built in the 1960's. Galvanized pipe is simply coating the pipe with zinc. The zinc helps protect the pipe from corrosion, and prevent mineral deposits from building up inside the pipe.  Many homes that have galvanized pipes today may show signs of reduced water pressure. This is caused because the zinc is wearing off … [Read more...]

Where you can find Christmas Trees near Novi, MI

Where can you find Christmas Trees near Novi, MI? Here is a list of places in the Metro Detroit Area. Addison Oaks 355 Lake George Rd. Oakland, Michigan 48363 (248) 814-0583 Braun's Trees 796 Warren Road Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105 (734) 663-2717 Three Cedar's Farm 7897 Six Mile Rd. Northville, Michigan 48167 Phone: (248) 437-8200 Warren's Tree Farm 8366 Spicer … [Read more...]

Selling your house in the Winter

Are you thinking about selling your house this winter? Maybe your home is already on the market? I always get the question, "should I keep my house listed during the holidays?", and I say it depends. If you have to be out of your house because your 5th kid is on the way, and the dog just had puppies, and life is happening, then yes! Either way, there are some things to keep in mind when you … [Read more...]

Keep Renting because that’s a great idea!

Sure, why not? You've been renting an apartment or better yet, someone's condo or house for the past 3 years. You watched as all your friends bought homes 5 years ago and lost money in the crash. You've got your feet kicked up and you're waiting for the "market to come back". You're happy as a clam paying $1200, $1300, $1400 dollars per month for your great place. After all, it's got one and a … [Read more...]

What is the FHA anyway?

I get this question a lot, especially from first time buyers. "What is the FHA anyway? My mortgage guy told me I was pre-approved for a FHA loan, whatever that is." Simply put, the FHA is the Federal Housing Administration and they provide mortgage insurance on loans. For example, if you walk into your local mortgage company (and I highly suggest you use a local one) and they say you … [Read more...]

5 tips for homebuyers to get your offer accepted!

The market is very crazy right now. So I've come up with 5 tips to get your offer accepted! Low rates, low prices ... low number of good listings. That's right, I said it! Yes there are a lot of listings, but good, sale-able listings are hard to find. So when you find "the one" and write the offer you're up against others. Multiple offers seem to be the game these days. Here's 5 ways to get … [Read more...]

Listening to the customer … what a concept!

This is a true story one of my facebook friends just put as her status. "My son's fav is McD's nuggets and we drive thru a lot! Every time I order I say "no sauce please"....9 times out of ten they reply "what kind of sauce would u like?". lol. I just think its comical...I dunno why" I don't think this is comical at all, I think it's sad. This goes beyond not wanting sweet and sour sauce, … [Read more...]

Fall House Money Saving Checklist!

Fall is officially here and winter is peaking around the corner! It's time to get your house ready for the winter. This simple checklist will help to make sure your home is ready! 1. Change your furnace filter. Having a clean filter ensures good air flow and allows your furnace to work easier. 2. Make sure all the doors and windows close tight and the weatherstripping is in good shape. 3. … [Read more...]

Edward Hines Park

I stopped by Edward Hines Park in Northville today. This park spans 20 miles and goes from Northville to Dearborn You can ready the history on Edward Hines here. As you drive through these cities on Hines Drive, you will pass many little parks, baseball fields, picnic areas and places to just relax. At Cass Benton Park there's even a disc golf course. The parks are great to walk through and … [Read more...]

Detroit Free Press Marathon This Sunday

The Detroit Free Press Marathon is having it's 33rd race this Sunday 10/17/2010. If you've never been to watch this race, I suggest you make the trip this year. The weather is going to be great, and it's very exciting. Thousands of people from all over Metro-Detroit and surrounding states come to take part. They have a full marathon, half marathon, half marathon run/walk, competitive walk, … [Read more...]

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