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October 2008 - Posts

Why You should use a Realtor!
Many consumers consider selling their home directly but eventually turn to REALTORS®. Smart home sellers realize they need the expertise in pricing their home, making connections with REALTORS® working with buyers, arranging and staffing open Read More...
Buying Bank Foreclosed Homes
REO vs. Foreclosure An REO (Real Estate Owned) home is a property that goes back to the mortgage company after an unsuccessful foreclosure auction. You see, most foreclosure homes do not sell at auctions and most don’t even generate bids. If there Read More...
Don't Let Your Home be Foreclosed On!!!
Are you behind on your house payments? Think you will be foreclosed on and that you have no options? Think again.... In today's economic times there are more and more people who are unfortunately falling behind on their mortgage payments for a variety Read More...
11 Ways to Increase Your Homes Value
If you want to set your home apart AND get maximum price for your property, you need to take steps to make sure that when buyers see it, they're sold! 1. Spruce Up the Landscaping Not only does good landscaping give you the highest return on your Read More...
3 Br 1 Bath 2+ car garage Stick Built $99,900
Blair Township, Traverse City - Announcing a price reduction on 4194 Brammer Rd, a 949 sq. ft., 1 bath, 3 bdrm ranch. Now MLS® $99,900 - REDUCED ANOTHER $6000. Property information Read More...
Owner Built Residence Transfer Act
Public Act 6 of 2008 (Senate Bill 577) will become effective August 10, 2008. It attempts to curtail the practice by individuals who are not licensed builders, but who build new residences and immediately resell them. Supposedly, many individuals have Read More...
Cut Your Heating Bill this Winter
What's the best way to lower your heating bills this winter? Stop trying to squeeze a few more years out of that old, inefficient heating system you've been living with. In today's economy, where heating fuel prices are the highest they've Read More...
Get Top Dollar in a Tight Home Market
The housing market has gotten off to a rocky start in 2008 and American homeowners are wondering what the future has in store for the real estate market. With more than 4.2 million homes currently on the market and more to come as spring "selling Read More...
Take Preventive Measures to Ward Off Colds, Flu
It's hard to stay healthy during the winter months. Everyone from your kids to your co-workers seems to be sniffling, coughing and sneezing. Not only is being sick unpleasant, the cost adds up fast -- there's missed time from work or school, doctor's Read More...
Spectacular Panoramic View Lot
Spectacular Panoramic Views • lot / land - MLS® $139,900 - Land Contract Terms Avail Garfield Township, Traverse City - SPECTACULAR PANORAMIC VIEWS of West Bay, Old Mission Peninsula, Power Island , City, even East Bay from this lot waiting for Read More...
NW Michigan "Grand Vision" Plan - Give Your Input
Greetings from Old Town in Traverse City, The Grand Vision Decision is underway! The first of several presentations scheduled took place last night at a packed State Theatre. Senator Carl Levin, MDOT Director Kirk Steudel and other organizers including Read More...
POSSIBLE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM COUNTRYWIDE
Agency: Attorney General Cox announces Michigan settlement with mortgage lender Countrywide October 6, 2008 LANSING - Attorney General Mike Cox today announced a major settlement between the State of Michigan and Countrywide Financial, the nation's Read More...
4 BR 2 Bath 2800 sq. ft. 1.29 acres REDUCED $12,000
Grawn, Green Lake Township - Announcing a price reduction on 7655 Hampton Circle, a 2,815 sq. ft., 2 bath, 4 bdrm 1 1/2 story. Now MLS® $147,500 - REDUCED $12,000!!!. Property information Read More...
Reduced $10,000 to $79,900 3 Br 2 Bath 2.50 Wooded Acres
Kingsley, Paradise Township - Announcing a price reduction on 324 W. Sparling Rd., a 1,352 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm manufactured home. Now MLS® $79,900 - REDUCED $10000. Property information Read More...
BUY NOW - Interest Rates Still GREAT!
Huntington Mortgage Group Rates Effective 10/06/2008 Loan Program Rate Lot Loan Program Rate 30 year fixed 6.000% 5 Yr ARM 7.250% 20 year fixed 5.875% 15 year fixed 5.750% With automatic payment from a Huntington acct 10 year fixed 5.625% Up to 90% financing Read More...
Log Cottage/Home w/ Lake Access $89,900
Log Cottage / Home w/ Lake Access • 928 sq. ft., 1 bath, 2 bdrm single story - MLS® $89,900 - Compare Quality of Const. Arvid Johnson Subdivision, Lewiston - Welcome to your up north cottage retreat or year round log sided home with cultured Read More...