Prepping and staging a house
Prepping and staging a house Every seller wants his/her home to sell fast and bring top dollar. Does that sound good to you? Well, it’s not luck that makes that happen. It’s careful planning and knowing how to professionally spruce up your home that will send home buyers scurrying for their checkbooks. Here is how to prep a house and turn it into an irresistible and marketable home. Here’s How:  Disassociate Yourself With Your Home Say to yourself, “This is not my home; it is a house — a product to be sold much like a box of cereal on the grocery store shelf. Make the mental decis

$8,000 Tax Credit, Extended
Those in the market for their first home have good reason to act now, area real estate agents say. That’s because the federal home buyer tax credit — which gives first-time home buyers a credit of up to $8,000 — has been extended by legislation signed recently by President Barack Obama. First-time buyers can use the credit on a home purchased or under contract by April 30, according to the Internal Revenue Service. Under the new legislation, the tax credit is no longer just for first-time home buyers. Long-time homeowners can also receive a tax credit of up to $6,500 on the purchase of a new home that replaces their principal residence. The in

Livonia Neighbors and Friends Club
Livonia Neighbors and Friends Club  Livonia Neighbors and Friends Club was originally started as part of the Livonia Welcome Wagon, and in 1975 separated itself from them and changed its name to Livonia Neighbors and Friends. They are a non-profit women’s organization; striving to establish and maintain friendships, social relationships, mutual help and to take an active interest in the civic, social and moral welfare of the community. They donate to various local charities, hold numerous community events and activities and participate frequently in fundraisers. Weekly activities

Explanation for an Escrow account!
Explanation for an Escrow account!   Why do I need to put money into a escrow account?  I have already had to pay for one full year of homeowners insurance already? Why do I need to come up with more money for closing? That is a common comment or question from many Metro Detroit first time home buyers. Whether you are Buying Livonia real estate or a Farmington home it’s the same.  To explain it simply….. An escrow account is essentially a savings account set up by your mortgage company to make sure your property tax and insurance money is there when it comes due.    

In Need of Home Repairs?
In Need of Home Repairs?   The city of Livonia, through the federal Community Development Block Grant Program, has implemented a program designed to provide financial assistance to low and moderate income homeowners; to assist in bringing their place of residence up to code and correct items affecting the health and safety of the residents. Depending on the type of repair, loans can range from $1,500 to $15,000. The Process Anywhere from 3-5 licensed and insured Inspectors from the City of Livonia’s Electrical, Plumbing and Heating Departments will be out to certify homes