Spring Has Sprung: Preparing To Sell

With the warmer temperatures promised by spring finally upon us, many of us are coming out of hibernation to work on our homes. Traditionally, home sales warm up around this time of year as well, so it’s the perfect time of the...

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The Value Of Trees

In honor of Arbor Day, and following the theme of last week’s post, I thought I’d cover the Arbor Day Tree Planting event in Rochester Hills this weekend and discuss the value of trees and nature in real estate. Every year,...

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Home Buyers Tiptoe Through The Tulips

If you aspire to be a springtime seller, then take advantage of what the season has to offer to help your home look its best. Our area of Michigan has experienced unseasonably warm weather, bringing flowers out a month in...

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Hired In Michigan

This month, there will be yet another job hunting opportunity in our neck of the woods, this time in Troy: the Hired In Michigan Career Expo will be held on 4/27 at the Marriott Hotel, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Companies like T-Mobile,...

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Michigan Monthly Market Update, March 2012

Michigan Monthly Market Update - March 2012 A new month reveals that the market continues to improve. Pending sales were up and there continues to be a significant number of sales with multiple offers. It is the best time in the...

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Buying Still Cheaper Than Renting

We’ve seen headlines declaring that it is now ‘cheaper to buy than to rent a home’ for a long time now, as home prices have fallen and people have realized that putting money towards owning a home is a better deal than...

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Downtown Rochester Is Getting A Facelift

As we all know, Rochester’s Main Street is going to be completely torn up and redone this summer, and the preparations are already happening: lane closures will start next Monday, April 2nd. Eventually, Main Street will be...

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Rochester-Rochester Hills Given Opt-Out on Smart Meter Installation

After weeks of successful lobbying by the Rochester and Rochester Hills city councils, and pressure from the MPSC, DTE Energy has agreed to offer its customers in those areas the ability to opt-out of its smart meter installation...

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Placemaking and Real Estate

If you pay attention to affairs of the state, you’ve probably heard the term “placemaking” quite a bit in the last year. Since this term can mean different things to different people, we’re going to take a look at the...

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Local Pride

It’s safe to say that Michiganders are pretty proud of our state. We love our microbrews, our farmer’s markets, and our Great Lakes. And it shows: campaigns like Buy Michigan Now, the Made In Michigan Movement and THINK...

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Stay Organized During the Sale Of Your Home

There’s no denying that even when you’re working with a great Realtor, there are a million things for a homeowner to do in order to be best prepared for the sale of his or her home. Selling a home often accompanies major life...

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Quick Fixes To Help You Prepare Your Home For A Showing

If your home is in pretty good shape–that is, no major repairs are needed–then you can probably have your home in top selling condition with just a few minor fixes. Sometimes even things that are working fine can use...

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Why You Should List With The Linda Rea Team

In times like these, it’s common to question how a real estate team can continue to make a living when we’re in a “down” economy. After all, most of the news about real estate in this country is negative, right? People...

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The Ewe Revue Returns to Downtown Rochester

The Ewe Revue is back for another year in downtown Rochester, and you can take part in selecting which Hollywood-themed sheep grace the streets of our lovely town this summer. View the portfolio of designs here; there are many to...

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The Oakland Job Hub

Though Michigan was hit hard by the economic recession, there’s plenty of proof that our state is making a comeback. An important part of that comeback–and an important consideration for people looking to move to...

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Homeowners On Alert: Smart Meters in Southeast Michigan

If you live in Southeast Michigan, you’re probably very familiar with the subject of Smart Meters: devices that report energy usage data from your home to your utilities providers. Questioning the safety and privacy...

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Rochester Hills: The American Red Cross Blood Drive Is Coming Up

Though the holiday season is technically over, your generosity should still be going strong. On January nineteenth, next Thursday, Rochester Hills is holding a city-wide blood drive, which is the perfect opportunity for the...

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The City Of Troy Honored As Safest In Michigan

Good news came for the city of Troy this week, though it’s hardly a surprise: Troy has been ranked as the safest Michigan city, and the nineteenth safest in the country. (source) What residents of Troy have known for a long...

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The Perks Of Being Green: Rochester Hills’ RecycleBank Program

While recycling is probably one of the easiest ways to lead a greener life, it can be a bit inconvenient for some people. Sorting often has to take place at home, and homeowners must then personally drive their recyclables out to...

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Happy Holidays from the Linda Rea Team! And Also Some Holiday Reminders…

Happy holidays, everyone! It’s time to break out the tinsel, get the gifts under the tree, hang the stockings, and set Santa’s cookies and milk out—Christmas is only a scant few hours away, after all! And for Santa’s...

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