Will Home Sales and Prices Continue to Accelerate in 2017?
The days of multiple bids and offers that are typically way higher than a home’s asking price—you know, that stuff that we now consider to be normal in the housing biz—aren’t expected to...
November, 2016 Real Estate Update: Detroit’s Comeback
Over the past few years, all the talk about and focus on Detroit has been exciting. Everyone is cheering for our city and so many want to participate in Detroit’s comeback. We are still in the...
The 7 Best Home Improvements You’ll Ever Make
If you’re the type of homeowner who loves to lavish a little TLC on your home in the form of some smart renovations, the question remains: What are the very best home improvements to make? Whether...
October, 2016 Real Estate Market Update
The 2008 recession took most by surprise. In hindsight, understanding the phases that make up a typical real estate market cycle should give us insight to where our market will move in the future. In...
6 Home-Selling Myths You Need to Stop Believing Immediately
When you get ready to sell your home, you might very well have a false sense of security. After all, you got through the hard part of buying. Now all you have to do is call a Realtor, put your home...
September, 2016 Real Estate Market Update
Fall and winter buyers may have fewer homes to pick from, but sellers may be more flexible in their negotiations. Smart buyers and their agents will utilize that advantage.
How Long Does It Really Take to Close on a House?
You’ve turned on (and hopefully off) at least 20 water faucets and peered into about 50 closets (oh, the things you’ve seen!). And now, at long last, you’ve found the perfect home. So you...
August, 2016 Real Estate Market Update
In discussing the 2016 summer market, Jonathan Smoke, realtor.com’s chief economist said, “The best spring in a decade has transitioned into the hottest summer in a decade”, and went on to name...
The Very Worst Home-Pricing Advice You’ll Ever Hear (and Why)
When it comes to selling your house for top dollar, good advice is as priceless as a vintage bootleg of “Abbey Road.” But bad advice from well-intentioned friends and family can seem a bit more...
July, 2016 & Q2 Real Estate Market Update
While overall 2nd Quarter market activity was up slightly in most markets and down slightly in a few, values as measured in “Price per Square Foot” ($/SF) were up in all Southeast Michigan...