Macomb and Oakland County Real Estate Blog

Will Increasing Mortgage Rates Impact Home Prices?

Will Increasing Mortgage Rates Impact Home Prices?

There has been some discussion recently on home prices in relation to mortgage rates. Some believe if there is a rapid rise of mortgage rates, home prices should decrease. Logically it makes the most sense for the price of the house to drop when ...

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Why You Should Consider Selling in the Winter

Why You Should Consider Selling in the Winter

The season you sell your home can have an impact on how much you get for your home and how quickly it sells. The season that has the most success in selling homes is spring. This is a good time of year for families moving to new school districts ...

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Is Getting a Home Mortgage Still Too Difficult?

Is Getting a Home Mortgage Still Too Difficult?

Potential homebuyers are always cautioned to be aware of mortgage lending standards and the difficulty they might face when trying to obtain a mortgage. Credit availability is expanding, making it easier to get a mortgage now than it was a year ago....

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Laughter is the Best Medicine

Laughter is the Best Medicine

Laughing helps release feel-good endorphins. We are all in this together - apart. To help us get through this we will all need to keep smiling and laughing. Please share a funny story, photo, or joke in the comments here or on our Facebook page....

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Motivational Monday - Another Meal Planning Recipe!

Motivational Monday - Another Meal Planning Recipe!

Motivational Monday, Slow Cooker Recipe, Chili Simple Slow Cooker Chili This chili recipe has been a go-to for Andrea's kitchen for a while. She has used it so long and the recipe is so worn that we cannot find the source, but we can tell you that ...

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Neighborhood Watch - St. Clair Riverfest

Neighborhood Watch - St. Clair Riverfest

St. Clair Riverfest, Boat Races This weekend you can enjoy another local event! The 13th Annual St. Clair Riverfest is July 27-29, 2017!  It "takes place on the banks of the St. Clair River, this event is one you don’t want to miss. ...

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T & T Tuesday - Organizing Your Day (Part 2)

T & T Tuesday - Organizing Your Day (Part 2)

Tips & Tricks Tuesday – Organizing Your Day (Part 2)   So last week we talked about planning breakfast ahead of time to save you time and aggravation in the morning. We will continue with part 2 of our plan to equip you with the ...

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Motivational Monday - Back to School Resolutions

Motivational Monday - Back to School Resolutions

Back to School Resolutions!   Those who have school-aged children or grandchildren can benefit from coming up with Back-to-School resolutions. Start on August 1st and have each family member come up with something that they would like to do ...

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Now Trending - Trailside Dairy

Now Trending - Trailside Dairy

Trailside Dairy (Washington Township)   Trailside Dairy is a newer local business in Washington Township. It is located at Campground and Old VanDyke. You can grab your family and drive there or you can hit the Macomb Orchard Trail and make it ...

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T & T Tuesday ~ Organizing Your Day (Part 1)

T & T Tuesday ~ Organizing Your Day (Part 1)

Tips & Tricks Tuesday - Organizing Your Day   Part 1 - Breakfast Schedule It is almost that time of year when the kiddos should start going to bed at their normal hour so that they can be ready for school in the morning. Yes, we said ...

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Welcome Home - Washington Township

Welcome Home - Washington Township

Washington Twp  Overall inventory is low, and we see multiple offers daily. Don't get left behind let Rooms be your eyes and ears. Contact us today! Washington Township is 36.8 square miles in size with a population of about 25,000 and ...

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Neighborhood Watch - Kayak the Clinton River

Neighborhood Watch - Kayak the Clinton River

Kayak the Clinton River   Did you know that you can paddle your way down the Clinton River? No need to drive up to the Au Sable or Rifle River to have an awesome kayak experience! You can do so without leaving Macomb County. According to the ...

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Motivational Monday - The Key is DON'T REACT

Motivational Monday - The Key is DON'T REACT

Don't React  Charles R. Swindoll said, "life is 10% of what happens to you, and 90% of how you react to it." Well...I say the key to this message is to not react at all....initially. Give your problem, concern, situation time to sink in before ...

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