Picture Guide: Transforming A Room With Paint
Avoid bright colors, fluorescent and neon shades, or colors that are very dark. The hottest trends in paint colors are soft creams, taupes, and pale buttery yellow tones, in tasteful moderation of course. The home pictured below may have gotten a little carried away on the yellow. Neutral colors have a universal appeal—both men and women give…
POLL QUESTION: Which Backyard Amenity Do You Prefer?
Whether you live in a Condo or a Single Family home, there are amenities available to make everyday life more enjoyable. With so much snow on the ground, and more expected, here are some pictures to get you in the mood for the inevitable spring! Take a look, then participate in our poll question! Search Southeast…
A Real Estate Agent Uploads NUDE Selfie to Listing
My wife and I have looked through the photo galleries of countless homes. We are always amazed at how often real estate agents snap an accidental “selfie” while photographing a bathroom and still use the photo in the public listing. Needless to say, I’ve seen some pretty bad real estate photography, but this is beyond…
Bathrooms: The Most Under-appreciated Room in the House
All across the internet, you see pictures of kitchens and outdoor spaces all the time. Bathrooms don’t get nearly the credit they deserve. For many buyers the bathroom is second only to the kitchen as the most critical space in the home. Here are some everyday bathrooms for you to snoop through without the embarrassment…
Which “Real Life” Kitchen is Your Favorite?
Take a look at these five kitchens then scroll down to vote in our poll!
Home Close to Plum Hollow Golf Club For Lease
Have you ever golfed at Plum Hollow Golf Club in the southwest corner of Southfield? I haven’t had the privilege. It is consistently rated as a Top Ten Private golf Club in Michigan. They’s been a standard bearer since 1921. The Supervisor’s Golf View Estates is a collection of homes just outside the course. It’s…
Short Sale Listed to Closed in 140 Days
Last spring this home-owner was offered a new job that would take the family to new heights. It also would take him from Farmington Hills to Lansing. The long hours would be made longer with such a commute. The solution was obvious, sell the house and move. One problem, though. One big problem. They still…
New Listing in Royal Oak
This large colonial was originally built as a small two bedroom ranch in 1922. At some point a third bedroom was added to the back creating somewhat of an “L” shape floor plan. In 2001, the entire home was completely renovated. New walls, flooring, roof, siding, and everything in between was upgraded. The home was…
SOLD in Carleton Estates Subdivision
Last spring I attended a dinner party with approximately 15 people in attendance. During the course of the meal, conversation turned toward real estate values. Some people could see the improvement, others saw only the potential for further decline. The home featured in this blog post was owned by one of those less optimistic individuals.…
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