Buying

• 10 Steps to Prepare for Homeownership
• 10 Things to Take the Trauma Out of Homebuying
• 10 Tips for First-Time Homebuyers
• 5 Common First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes
• 7 Reasons to Own Your Own Home
• Buyer’s Remorse - Did you Make a Huge Mistake?
• Common Closing Costs for Buyers
• Does Moving Up Make Sense?
• Tips for Finding the Perfect Neighborhood
• Tips on Buying in a Tight Market
• Your Property Wish List

Selling

• 10 Ways to Make Your Home Irresistible at an Open House
• 10 Ways to Make Your House More Salable
• 17 Service Providers You’ll Need When You Sell
• 5 Things to Do Before You Sell
• 5 Ways to Speed Up Your Sale
• 6 Forms You’ll Need to Sell Your Home
• 7 Steps to Preparing for an Open House
• Is Your Buyer Qualified?
• Moving Tips for Sellers
• Open House Tips
• Tips on How to Price Your Home

Mortgage

• 10 Questions to Ask Your Lender
• 10 Things a Lender Needs From You
• 5 Factors That Decide Your Credit Score
• 6 Creative Ways to Afford a Home
• 8 Steps to Getting Your Finances in Order
• 8 Ways to Improve Your Credit
• Budget Basics Work Sheet
• Choices That Will Affect Your Loan
• How Big a Mortgage Can I Afford?
• Understanding Capital Gains in Real Estate
• What Is Appraised Value?

House

• 10 Questions to Ask Your Condo Board
• 10 Ways to Lower Your Homeowners Insurance Costs
• 12 Tips for Hiring a Remodeling Contractor
• 20 Low-Cost Ways to Spruce Up Your Home
• 5 Property Tax Questions You Need to Ask
• 5 Things to Understand About Homeowners Insurance
• How Comprehensive Is Your Home Warranty?
• How High Tech Is Your Home?
• Remodeling That Pays
• The Pros and Cons of Condos
• Tips for Holding a Yard Sale
• Tips for Packing Like a Pro

Fsbo

• 7 Terms to Watch for in a Purchase Contract

Title

• 5 Things to Understand About Title Insurance
• What Not to Overlook on a Final Walk-through
• What to Keep From Your Closing
• What You’ll Net at Closing

Inspection

• 10 Questions to Ask a Home Inspector
• Hidden Home Defects to Watch For
• What Your Home Inspection Should Cover

Detroit Price: $19500 Spacious 4 bedroom home, currently tenant occupied. 24 hour notice required for showings. Some updates, 2 car attached garage, and full unfinished basement. Some appliances included. All offers are subject to bank approval.

Southfield Price: $22400 2 BEDROOM RANCH HOME, 1 FULL/1 HALF BATH. HOME HAS MANY UPDATES, WINDOWS, NEW ROOF OCTOBER 2008, VINYL SIDING, GLASS BLOCK WINDOWS IN THE PART FIN BASEMENT, HARDWOOD FLOORS IN LIVING ROOM AND FOYER, TILED KITCHEN AND LAUNDRY ROOMS. ENJOY THE SPACIOUS PRIVATE REAR DECK, LARGE FENCED LOT. GREAT FOR ENTERTAINING. REAR YARD HAS 2 DOG KENNELS WITH ACCESS INTO THE GARAGE. LANDSCAPING INCLUDES MANY TREES & PERENNIALS.