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Nobody needs a reminder that the world has changed over the past couple of years. While there are plenty of witty quotes on change versus staying the same, one market full of tremendous change is the real estate market. The recent pandemic sent mortgage rates to the lowest levels ever recorded. Then only to see…

Auburn Hills, Michigan is one of the fastest growing cities in the state. It presents as a truly modern suburb with a dynamic future. The city blends the convenience of living near a major urban center with the feel of a more intimate suburban oasis. It’s no wonder that many call this community home. There…

Oak Park is the city that the most REALTEAM real estate agents call home. The city stands on the northern border of the city of Detroit and offers a close connection to the fabled Motor City. As its website makes clear, it is also a destination for families, with plenty of parks and other resources…

Many people don’t know that Warren, Michigan is the third largest city in the state. Centrally located as a suburb of the Motor City, Warren is home to major United States Army research initiatives and a bevy of other major, international industries. An easy commute to the big city and plenty of local amenities make…

St Clair Shores can be characterized as the jewel in the crown that is the greater Detroit, Michigan area. The area is unofficially dubbed “The Gateway to the Great Lakes” precisely because it is the conduit that connects a revitalizing industrial city with the beauty of Lake St Clair. It also includes a larger access…

When some hear the term HOA, or homeowners association, they instinctively recoil in fear. Still others find some comfort in the term. Homeowners associations are not a tool created to perpetuate misery upon unsuspecting residential populations. Rather, HOAs exist to protect the value of your neighborhood property and maintain a reasonably peaceful living environment when…

Home inspections have always been an integral part of buying a home. However, a new and notable trend is changing up the process for sellers. Many sellers are electing to have what is called a pre-listing home inspection. Historically, the home inspection has generally been the purview of the buyer who enlists a third party…

Many home buyers who are purchasing a new construction home don’t know if they should use a real estate agent or not. There is a lot to the process of purchasing a home, as each transaction presents a different set of circumstances. New construction homes present their own set of details and things to pay…

The joy of finding just the right home can sometimes come with the creeping feeling of apprehension when it comes to obtaining a mortgage. It seems everyone knows someone that experienced a rough road when they purchased a home. More often than not, the experience involves mistakes, delays, and confusion in the mortgage process. Don’t…

Curb appeal is real estate slang for the outward appearance of a piece of real estate. The termappeals to the aesthetic, or visual, attractiveness of a property as viewed by a prospectivebuyer. Improving curb appeal can positively influence your home’s value and marketability, allwith a good return on the cost. And, ultimately, it can lead…