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Welcome to the real estate blog by Tom Gilliam | RE/MAX Classic, your trusted Farmington Hills real estate agent with over 20 years of experience helping buyers and sellers across Novi, Northville, West Bloomfield, and the greater Oakland County, MI area. Here, you’ll find market updates, community insights, home-buying and selling tips, and the latest housing trends designed to keep you informed and ahead in today’s fast-moving market. Whether you're planning your next move or just staying current, this is your go-to source for local real estate knowledge.

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Holiday Home Selling Tips That Can Sell Your …

Holiday Home Selling Tips That Can Sell Your …

Christmas Holiday is just around the corner and we give you the green light to go…

Buying Your Farmington Hills Home-How Much To Borrow

Buying Your Farmington Hills Home-How Much To Borrow

The “rule of thumb” regarding loans is that your monthly housing payment such as the taxes,…

Wallpaper Painted Over?- Removing It Carefully Counts

Wallpaper Painted Over?- Removing It Carefully Counts

Finally found the house of your dreams? But wait… you rejected the offer just because the…

Winterizing Home Readiness - 6 Important Winterizing Tips

Winterizing Home Readiness - 6 Important Winterizing Tips

When it comes to your Oakland County Michigan home and its survival through our tough and…

Winter Home Buying Is Great Timing In Farmington …

Winter Home Buying Is Great Timing In Farmington …

Winter in Farmington Hills is the perfect time of year for plenty of things: making snow…

Crowdfunding For Home Purchases - A Futuristic Reality

Crowdfunding For Home Purchases - A Futuristic Reality

When looking to purchase a home in Oakland County, Michigan for the first time can be…

Paint Colors Determine The Bottom Line-Choose Wisely

Paint Colors Determine The Bottom Line-Choose Wisely

We all think that painting is a personal choice and that the paint color is a…

Professional Real Estate Agent Talk Over Thanksgiving Dinner-The …

Professional Real Estate Agent Talk Over Thanksgiving Dinner-The …

It’s probably just making small talk, but there are certain questions people seem to always ask professional…

Great Home Buying Experience-How to Have One

Great Home Buying Experience-How to Have One

One of the biggest hurdles in the home buying experience is the approval of mortgage. However,…

17 Household Products You Can Make Yourself Saving …

17 Household Products You Can Make Yourself Saving …

Having a well kept home requires maintenance and the occasional decor upgrade. Between cleaning supplies, Mod-Podge,…

Oakland County Michigan Home "SOLD"- What 9 They …

Oakland County Michigan Home "SOLD"- What 9 They …

Once you sold your Oakland County Michigan home recently there was quite a learning curve. This…

Apps That Commonly Get It Wrong Zillow, Trulia, …

Apps That Commonly Get It Wrong Zillow, Trulia, …

Listing sites like Zillow, Trulia, Redfin are Apps That Commonly Get It Wrong but have become…

Downsizing In Oakland County Michigan-The 7 Signs

Downsizing In Oakland County Michigan-The 7 Signs

For many people, a large, sprawling Oakland County Michigan home is part of the American Dream.…

3 Ways to Make Your Home More Koselig …

3 Ways to Make Your Home More Koselig …

On cold and dark Oakland County Michigan winter days, there is nothing better for the soul…

Farmington Hills Housing Market Report

Farmington Hills Housing Market Report

Knowing whats happening in the Farmington Hills Housing Market can be the difference in your bottom line when…

Fall Season Home Seller Tips That Bring Home …

Fall Season Home Seller Tips That Bring Home …

When spring season comes around, the boxes come out and you start filling them up with…

First-Time Home Buyer Debates-Seven Of The Most Common

First-Time Home Buyer Debates-Seven Of The Most Common

Buying your first place in Oakland County Michigan can be an exciting but often overwhelming experience.…

Fall Time Change and Real Estate Similarities-Realtor Tom …

Fall Time Change and Real Estate Similarities-Realtor Tom …

What Does The Fall Time Change Have To Do With Real Estate?Millions of people adjust the…

Why Do Houses Expire In Oakland County?

Why Do Houses Expire In Oakland County?

You've seen this happen...A house sits on the market forever in Oakland County Michigan, and it…

Setting The Asking Price For Your Home-Whats It …

Setting The Asking Price For Your Home-Whats It …

Setting The Asking Price For Your Home-Whats It WorthAs the seller, you are often going to…

Mortgage Rates Increasing-Get Off The Fence!

Mortgage Rates Increasing-Get Off The Fence!

Mortgage Rates Increasing Can Effect What You Can AffordWhen you’re buying a home in Oakland County,…

Energy Audit - 4 Things to Check For …

Energy Audit - 4 Things to Check For …

You are probably wondering why you need an energy audit for your home for sale in…

5 Home Improvements That Waste Your Money

5 Home Improvements That Waste Your Money

Home Improvements to Avoid When Selling Your HouseHome improvements a bang for your buck? Don’t go…

Home Searching – Online vs. In Person Visits

Home Searching – Online vs. In Person Visits

Looking at Homes in PersonWhen home searching you might have heard real estate horror stories where…

Hosting Your First Open House In Farmington Hills-How …

Hosting Your First Open House In Farmington Hills-How …

Hosting your first open house in Farmington Hills is all about impressing potential buyers. Here’s how…

9 Scary Things Real Estate Agents Fear Hearing

9 Scary Things Real Estate Agents Fear Hearing

When you’re in the business of helping people buy and sell homes — arguably the largest…

Say NO to FSBO Homes For Sale In …

Say NO to FSBO Homes For Sale In …

Are you thinking about taking the FSBO homes for sale in farmington hills route for selling…

Staging Counts-The Four Reasons Why

Staging Counts-The Four Reasons Why

According to Benzinga, the current housing market in the US is headed towards a nightmare for…

Staging on a Budget – Buyers Love a …

Staging on a Budget – Buyers Love a …

Want to hear those “oohs” and “aahs” when a potential buyer comes for a tour of…

One Simple Trick to Increase the Value of …

One Simple Trick to Increase the Value of …

There are many ways to increase the value of your house and if you are one…

The Myth of FICO Scores – Buying a …

The Myth of FICO Scores – Buying a …

What is the first thing people worry about when they are considering buying a home for…

Housing Negotiations – 6 Mistakes That Can Make …

Housing Negotiations – 6 Mistakes That Can Make …

Have you been searching for your dream house for long? Did you find one but the…

Face Palm Moments – The Friendly House Hunter …

Face Palm Moments – The Friendly House Hunter …

Being a house hunter is a tricky business. You need to be very careful before taking…

The 3 Secret Keys To Get a High …

The 3 Secret Keys To Get a High …

How to Get a High Home AppraisalThe one thing that both sellers and buyers want is…

Buying a House-Ask Yourself These 3 Questions First

Buying a House-Ask Yourself These 3 Questions First

Buying a house is everyone’s favorite “American Dream”. People save for years, so that they can…

How Comparable Sales are Use to Price Your …

How Comparable Sales are Use to Price Your …

How Comparable Sales are Use to Price Your HouseComparable sales are one of the biggest weapons…

5 Tips That Will Help You Stage Your …

5 Tips That Will Help You Stage Your …

The first thing that every real estate agent recommends to its client is staging. It helps…

8 things to avoid when purchasing a home

8 things to avoid when purchasing a home

The last thing in the world you would ever want is to spend a bunch of…

Should I Rent or Buy a Home?

Should I Rent or Buy a Home?

Choosing whether to rent or own a home is not an easy decision. It requires you…

Farmington Hills Housing Negotiations – 6 Mistakes That …

Farmington Hills Housing Negotiations – 6 Mistakes That …

Have you been searching for your dream house for long in Farmington Hills? Did you find…

Why Buying a House is better than Renting …

Why Buying a House is better than Renting …

“My dream is to have a house on the beach, even just a little shack somewhere…

The Ultimate Checklist for When You Are Finally …

The Ultimate Checklist for When You Are Finally …

Are you ready? Becoming a homeowner is not that easy! There are a lot of factors…

Repairs That Can Tank the Sale Value of …

Repairs That Can Tank the Sale Value of …

Before putting up your home for sale in Farmington Hills, Michigan on the market, why not make…

Reality vs. Expectations – Buyer Myths that Can …

Reality vs. Expectations – Buyer Myths that Can …

As a homeowner, you should now be familiar with how the real estate market works. It’s…

Is There a Buyers Market Creeping Up? - …

Is There a Buyers Market Creeping Up? - …

We all know that this sellers market would not last too much longer and it seems…

Projects That Will Help You Improve the Curb …

Projects That Will Help You Improve the Curb …

It’s ok to go a little crazy when shopping for furniture and decorative items for your…

Stopping Making These 5 Silly Mistakes When Selling …

Stopping Making These 5 Silly Mistakes When Selling …

Most homeowners, who plan to sell their house, often get stuck on two things: renovations and…

How to Come Out at the Top When …

How to Come Out at the Top When …

Michigan has the strongest economy right now in the US and the housing market there is…

House Staging Secrets – How to Woo the …

House Staging Secrets – How to Woo the …

Did you know that if you get your house staged by a professional before putting it…

Home-Buying Fees Myths You Should Know about before …

Home-Buying Fees Myths You Should Know about before …

Before you even think about buying a home for sale in Northville, Michigan, why not have…

Home-Buying Fees Myths That Most People Fall For

Home-Buying Fees Myths That Most People Fall For

Before you even think about buying a home for sale in Northville, Michigan, why not have…

3 Tips for Making a Profitable and Quick …

3 Tips for Making a Profitable and Quick …

Putting your house up for sale?Staging?Repairs?Renovations?Done with all of these?After a week of putting your house…

Home-Buying Fees Myths You Should Know about before …

Home-Buying Fees Myths You Should Know about before …

Before you even think about buying a home for sale in Northville, Michigan, why not have…

Price-7 Pricing Myths You Need to Get Past …

Price-7 Pricing Myths You Need to Get Past …

When homeowners are preparing to put their properties on the market, one aspect is usually foremost…

Home Inspection – Preparing Yourself for the Surprises

Home Inspection – Preparing Yourself for the Surprises

When you hire a home inspector for your home for sale in West Bloomfield, Michigan, you…

5 Deadly Pitfalls that Every Buyer Needs to …

5 Deadly Pitfalls that Every Buyer Needs to …

Research, research and research… this is the only thing you need to focus on when you…

The Know-It-All Guide for When Entering the Sellers …

The Know-It-All Guide for When Entering the Sellers …

Buying a home for sale in Novi, Michigan is no walk in the park. It is not…

“Must” and “Lust” – Don't Overspend When Buying …

“Must” and “Lust” – Don't Overspend When Buying …

We are sure that you are familiar with the battle of needs vs. wants... what we…

House-Buying 101-10 Questions to Ask Your Realtor before …

House-Buying 101-10 Questions to Ask Your Realtor before …

No matter what task you are doing, a certain set of rules need to be followed,…

5 Seller Mistakes You Need To Avoid When …

5 Seller Mistakes You Need To Avoid When …

There are a lot of reasons why your home for sale in Novi, Michigan has been on…

4 Tips To Ignore With A Home for …

4 Tips To Ignore With A Home for …

Planning to finally sell your house? Looking for a home for sale in Northville, Michigan? The…

4 Myths That Every Person Falls for When …

4 Myths That Every Person Falls for When …

There are a lot of things that need your attention when you are house hunting. With…

Homes for sale in Novi Michigan-5 Seller Mistakes …

Homes for sale in Novi Michigan-5 Seller Mistakes …

There are a lot of reasons why your homes for sale in Novi Michigan has been…

Your Farmington Hills Michigan Real Estate Agent Benefits

Your Farmington Hills Michigan Real Estate Agent Benefits

Are you planning to take the FSBO route for your Farmington Hills Michigan real estate? Before…

Good News For Oakland County Home Buyers: Home …

Good News For Oakland County Home Buyers: Home …

What a start to the beginning of the home buying and home selling season in Oakland…

May 2018 Home Sales Hit Historic Record

May 2018 Home Sales Hit Historic Record

If your a Home Buyer and Home Seller you know the real estate market is HOT!,…

June Is National Homeownership Month. Here’s An Interesting …

June Is National Homeownership Month. Here’s An Interesting …

Are you aware that June is National Homeownership month in Oakland County and around the Country?Probably…

Home Prices Still A Concern For Home Buyers …

Home Prices Still A Concern For Home Buyers …

Home prices in Oakland County are the top concern for both home buyers and sellers. After…

Existing Homes Value Are Up - It's A …

Existing Homes Value Are Up - It's A …

The Great Recession was one of the most challenging times in US history and in the…

Housing Confidence Hits All-Time High (And What This …

Housing Confidence Hits All-Time High (And What This …

The Housing Confidence is at an all time high, this is great for home sellers that…

Farmington Hills Home Buyers Don't Wait Until 2019

Farmington Hills Home Buyers Don't Wait Until 2019

There is no doubt that it is tough for Farmington Hills home buyers with the shortage…

Oakland County Homeowners Have a Better Grip on …

Oakland County Homeowners Have a Better Grip on …

Let’s face it, there are times when it is hard to get homeowners to understand what…

Summertime House Check-Up Readiness 5 Tips

Summertime House Check-Up Readiness 5 Tips

With Summertime right around the corner, the spring is the best time to prepare for the…

Oakland County Remodeling Cost Delima-Solved

Oakland County Remodeling Cost Delima-Solved

In this tight Oakland County Michigan housing market it is not easy to settle for something…

Interest Rate Increases Leaves Worried Homeowners

Interest Rate Increases Leaves Worried Homeowners

With today’s rising interest rates speculated to go higher this year, a big change from the…

Oakland County Quick Home Buying Decision Time

Oakland County Quick Home Buying Decision Time

Most homebuyers in Oakland County Michigan and across the country are not usually open to make…

Oakland County Affordable Homes Less Likely?

Oakland County Affordable Homes Less Likely?

Anywhere you go in Oakland County, Michigan there are parts of the County where homes seem…

Down Payment Under 6% For Many Home Buyers

Down Payment Under 6% For Many Home Buyers

It seems that the biggest hurdles and worries for penitential home owners is the down payment…

Mortgage Rate Increases Affect Oakland County Homebuyers

Mortgage Rate Increases Affect Oakland County Homebuyers

Mortgage rate increases have been seen an increase around the Oakland County, Michigan area and there…

Farmington Hills Home Shoppers & Home Sellers Love …

Farmington Hills Home Shoppers & Home Sellers Love …

In today’s increasing technology through smart phones, tablets and other devices that make life easier for…

Advice On Comparing Multiple Offers On Farmington Hills …

Advice On Comparing Multiple Offers On Farmington Hills …

Considering multiple offers may be a difficult undertaking for homeowners. The typical reaction is to focus…

Oakland County Michigan Homeowners Stay Optimistic

Oakland County Michigan Homeowners Stay Optimistic

Asking Oakland County Michigan homeowners whether or not they feel it it is a good time…

Buyer Competition Heats Up This Spring

Buyer Competition Heats Up This Spring

From all accounts, this spring's 2018 housing market is going to be a busy one. High…

Lifespan of 20 Essential Household Items

Lifespan of 20 Essential Household Items

Has your air conditioner ever failed on a hot summer day? It’s a struggle no homeowner…

Existing Home Sales Rebound In February

Existing Home Sales Rebound In February

Historically low inventory and quick price growth stalled home sales in the US for a few…

New Homes On The Way In Oakland County

New Homes On The Way In Oakland County

It is clear in Oakland County, Michigan inventory is scarce and the need for new homes…

Neighborhood Feature Buyers Want In Oakland County

Neighborhood Feature Buyers Want In Oakland County

The neighborhood in which home buyers prefer in Oakland County is diverse and has much to…

Garden Tip(s)10 Most Wanted This Spring-Realtor Tom Gilliam

Garden Tip(s)10 Most Wanted This Spring-Realtor Tom Gilliam

Main Garden Tip-If you’re like most people, as soon as the weather starts to warm up,…

Home Equity Continues To Increase In Oakland County

Home Equity Continues To Increase In Oakland County

When you buy a house in Oakland County, you're not just purchasing a place to live,you're…

Income Has Risen But Will It Lead To …

Income Has Risen But Will It Lead To …

In this early spring market across the county especially here in Oakland County Michigan inventory seems…

The Top Sacrifices Millennial Buyers Say They'll Make

The Top Sacrifices Millennial Buyers Say They'll Make

Buying a house is a major financial transaction and, for most Americans, the largest one they'll…

Credit Behaviors - Advice For Potential Farmington Hills …

Credit Behaviors - Advice For Potential Farmington Hills …

Credit behaviors and credit ratings are generated by three major credit agencies (Experian, Equifax, and Transunion).…

Nearly 60% Of Homeowners Plan Home Improvement (s)

Nearly 60% Of Homeowners Plan Home Improvement (s)

If you're a homeowner, you know the to-do list is never ending. And, if you're a…

Think FSBO Sellers Route Will Save You Money?

Think FSBO Sellers Route Will Save You Money?

Many folks are tempted to take the FSBO Sellers route believing they’ll save a bundle by…

Buyers Expand The Search For Affordable Homes

Buyers Expand The Search For Affordable Homes

Frustration for today's home buyers could not be more higher with home prices increasing and record…

Typical Seller Mistakes Listing Farmington Hills Properties

Typical Seller Mistakes Listing Farmington Hills Properties

Seller behavior may affect the marketability of a listing. Some typical seller mistakes listing Farmington Hills…

Your First Home-What To Look For

Your First Home-What To Look For

When you're buying your first home, there's so many things to consider: you need to secure…

Staging For A Higher Sales Price

Staging For A Higher Sales Price

Many potential home sellers think staging is a waste of money. But it turns out, staging…

Open House Strategies That Stand Out

Open House Strategies That Stand Out

Getting eyeballs on your open house can be a challange especially when there are multiple open…

Soulmate & Real Estate This Valentines Day

Soulmate & Real Estate This Valentines Day

Finding the soulmate or house of your dreams might seem pretty easy.You know what you want…

7 Home Renovations That Will Increase Your Resale …

7 Home Renovations That Will Increase Your Resale …

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Mortgage Rates Took a Big Jump Home Buyers

Mortgage Rates Took a Big Jump Home Buyers

Are you thinking about buying a home in 2018? Are you on the fence about entering…

Should You Go Directly To The Listing Agent …

Should You Go Directly To The Listing Agent …

When you’re looking to buy a house, you might think it makes sense to go directly…

Oakland Counties Low Inventory-Sellers Getting Top Dollar

Oakland Counties Low Inventory-Sellers Getting Top Dollar

In this housing market today and Oakland Counties low inventory in places such as Farmington Hills,…

For Sale By Owner Sellers- Some Points to …

For Sale By Owner Sellers- Some Points to …

It’s illuminating to visit For Sale by Owner websites from time to time to see if…

Groundhog Day And Real Estate?

Groundhog Day And Real Estate?

Do you believe whether a groundhog sees its shadow or not is a true indication of…

Farmington Hills First Time Buyer Guidance

Farmington Hills First Time Buyer Guidance

Buying real estate may be somewhat scary. The Farmington Hills first time buyer guidance in this…

Hiring The Wrong Agent-Pitfalls

Hiring The Wrong Agent-Pitfalls

Buying a home is the biggest investment you'll likely ever make, and it has all sorts…

Farmington Hills Spring Real Estate Market

Farmington Hills Spring Real Estate Market

Spring is traditionally an active time for real estate. There is an abundance of inventory and…

Farmington Hills Michigan Home Selling Myths

Farmington Hills Michigan Home Selling Myths

Real estate is an industry where assumptions develop gradually and do not necessarily adapt as the…

Open House Tips-Get Home Sold

Open House Tips-Get Home Sold

An open house is a great tool for taking your home from “for sale” to “sold.”…

Farmington Hills Michigan Housing Shortage

Farmington Hills Michigan Housing Shortage

Farmington Hills as with a lot of markets throughout the country, there is a Farmington Hills…

Homeownership Timing Couldn't Get Better

Homeownership Timing Couldn't Get Better

In the current economic climate, a lot of renters thinking homeownership is out of their reach.…

Advice On Interpreting Farmington Hills Michigan Inspection Reports

Advice On Interpreting Farmington Hills Michigan Inspection Reports

Property inspections can be a confusing step in the real estate buying process. Home buyer emotions…

Think About Selling-Americans Believe Time to Buy

Think About Selling-Americans Believe Time to Buy

Think about Selling?-According to the National Associations of Realtors Homeownership and Market Experience (HOME) Survey, most…

Low Inventory Means Selling Time

Low Inventory Means Selling Time

According to Realtor.com’s recent Housing Shortage Report, the US is experiencing the worst low inventory shortage in…

Dream, Martin Luther King, Jr & Real Estate

Dream, Martin Luther King, Jr & Real Estate

Fill in the blank…“I have a _________…”I’m about 100% sure I can guess what word you…

The Best Day To Go See Houses

The Best Day To Go See Houses

It's Sunday morning....You're scheduled to go out and see houses later on with your real estate…

Newest listings in Farmington Hills

Newest listings in Farmington Hills

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SOLD! Checklist For Selling Your Farmington Hills Home

SOLD! Checklist For Selling Your Farmington Hills Home

As a Farmington Hills homeowner, the selling process can be an overwhelming experience – especially for…

The Importance Of Being Represented By Real Estate …

The Importance Of Being Represented By Real Estate …

As a home buyer or home owner, you have the choice of selecting a real estate…

No Housing Crash in the Near Future: 4 …

No Housing Crash in the Near Future: 4 …

With home prices rising in many areas of the country, many people are worried that we're…

Novi Michigan Home Sale Preparation To-do List

Novi Michigan Home Sale Preparation To-do List

It is a good idea to make your property presentable during buyers visit. When potential buyers…

Home Inspection Negotiations For Farmington Hills Michigan Property …

Home Inspection Negotiations For Farmington Hills Michigan Property …

Sellers are not required to fix issues discovered in a property inspection. There is a process…

Increase Your Farmington Hills Michigan Homes Value

Increase Your Farmington Hills Michigan Homes Value

When selling your home, you want to do everything in your power to do things that…

Farmington Hills Michigan Appraised vs Assessed Prices

Farmington Hills Michigan Appraised vs Assessed Prices

Appraised and assessed prices are regularly mistakened for each other. As a buyer or home seller,…

Farmington Hills Michigan Homeowner Tax Advice

Farmington Hills Michigan Homeowner Tax Advice

The tax deadline is right around the corner! Do not miss out on money saving tax…

10 Amenities That Get Homes Sold During Winter

10 Amenities That Get Homes Sold During Winter

Many homeowners believe attempting to get homes sold during winter is a losing proposition. Real estate…

Real Estate Inspection Tips For Buyers & Sellers …

Real Estate Inspection Tips For Buyers & Sellers …

A home inspection is an assessment of the building and all mechanical elements by a licensed…

Farmington Hills Michigan Home Equity Loan Options

Farmington Hills Michigan Home Equity Loan Options

There are a few different types of home equity loans. Some may be a better alternative…

Why I’m Particularly Thankful This Thanksgiving

Why I’m Particularly Thankful This Thanksgiving

I'm truly thankful for the trust, confidence and the real estate business my clients have entrusted…

4 Winter Selling Tips to Consider

4 Winter Selling Tips to Consider

As the days continue to get shorter and the holidays get closer, you may feel as…

Listing Your Home In Novi Michigan During The …

Listing Your Home In Novi Michigan During The …

The real estate economy not only differs every year, but additionally from month to month. There…

Selling your home in Farmington Hills Michigan as-is

Selling your home in Farmington Hills Michigan as-is

If you have viewed properties for sale recently, you have probably come across the term as-is.…

Bother Us Agents Please-Three Good Reasons Why

Bother Us Agents Please-Three Good Reasons Why

Real estate agents hear this all the time…“I wish I had called you before. But I…

Farmington Hills Home Selling Negotiations-Hardball

Farmington Hills Home Selling Negotiations-Hardball

When it comes to appraising and developing appropriate responses to offers on your Farmington Hills home,…

Buying Your Novi House as Slowly as Possible

Buying Your Novi House as Slowly as Possible

The goal of owning your Novi home free and clear is usually thought of as the…

Timing Your Farmington Hills Home Sale

Timing Your Farmington Hills Home Sale

Hardly anyone decides to put their own Farmington Hills house up for sale without wondering whether…

Time Change and Real Estate Commonality

Time Change and Real Estate Commonality

Millions of people adjust the time on their clock now that daylight savings is ending this…

First Home-Buyers 3 Common Fears

First Home-Buyers 3 Common Fears

Buying your first home can be one of the most exciting experiences of your life. But…

Farmington Hills Halloween: Controlled (but Safe) Disruption

Farmington Hills Halloween: Controlled (but Safe) Disruption

Halloween in Farmington Hills is the one day in every year when the regular order of…

Real Estate Buys Follow Farmington Hills Halloween

Real Estate Buys Follow Farmington Hills Halloween

For Farmington Hills Real Estate, Halloween Marks a Turning Point  ...Fa la la la la, la…

Landscaping Tweaks Now’s the Time

Landscaping Tweaks Now’s the Time

Novi gardening enthusiasts already know this—but for those whose thumbs are anything but green, right now…

Home Values-Owners Gain In Market-Realtor Tom Gilliam

Home Values-Owners Gain In Market-Realtor Tom Gilliam

Poll Finds Surge in U.S. Home Values OptimismMore than half of U.S. homeowners expect their home…

Sellers Should Never Reveal (Except To Their Realtor)

Sellers Should Never Reveal (Except To Their Realtor)

Sellers Loose Lips Can Lose LeverageWhen sellers decide to sell their home, they may find themselves…

Novi Investment Property Owners Top 6 Repairs

Novi Investment Property Owners Top 6 Repairs

What’s not to like? But there is one area that may hover as a wildcard: the…

Amazon Invades Farmington Hills Real Estate!!!

Amazon Invades Farmington Hills Real Estate!!!

Amazon has invaded the realm of Farmington Hills real estate—but you couldn’t say it’s happening in…

NAR® List Sparks First Farmington Hills House Quiz

NAR® List Sparks First Farmington Hills House Quiz

My organization—the National Association of Realtors®—offers a wide range of guidance for first Farmington Hills house…

Top 9 Home Hacks Conquer Daily Novi Snags

Top 9 Home Hacks Conquer Daily Novi Snags

You don’t have to be holding a showing or Novi open house to appreciate time-saving maintenance…

Rx for Farmington Hills Real Estate Inspection Jitters

Rx for Farmington Hills Real Estate Inspection Jitters

Real Estate Inspection Jitters? Rx: Don’t Freak Out!As worrisome physical symptoms go, real estate inspection jitters…

Northville House Design Idea Summed Up

Northville House Design Idea Summed Up

There’s news in the world of house design—for a change! Those who keep in touch with…

Novi Real Estate Negotiations: Game Theory

Novi Real Estate Negotiations: Game Theory

Game theory only sounds like it has something to do with how to win in some…

Farmington Hills Pet-Friendly Homes Advantage

Farmington Hills Pet-Friendly Homes Advantage

“Pet-Friendly” is a term that used to be confined to the Farmington Hills Homes for Rent…

Buying A Home In The Fall

Buying A Home In The Fall

A lot of people think the best time to buy a house is during the Spring…

Don’t Fall For This Real Estate Myth

Don’t Fall For This Real Estate Myth

Fall is here. Which means the “holiday season” is creeping up on us.Which, when you’re a…

Farmington Hills Residents Encounter Equifax Hack

Farmington Hills Residents Encounter Equifax Hack

When news of the Equifax hack first broke, the credit ratings giant scrambled to minimize fallout…

Have Roommates Pay Rent

Have Roommates Pay Rent

Rent isn't cheap. It's tough to afford a place on your own. So, you have roommates.…

Should You Buy A Home In Your 20s?

Should You Buy A Home In Your 20s?

Should you buy a home in your 20s? Good question. There's no single, sure-fire answer to…

Selling Your Farmington Hills Tenant-Occupied House

Selling Your Farmington Hills Tenant-Occupied House

With a tenant-occupied house can be a daunting task to sell but even investors whose Farmington…

Labor Day House Hunting Changes

Labor Day House Hunting Changes

A while back, Forbes noted what they called “The Four Ways the Real Estate Market Changes”…

Reports On Today's Housing : Weekly Market Reports

Reports On Today's Housing : Weekly Market Reports

Reports That Matter to Home Buyers and Home SellersThese Reports give you up to date information…

Farmington Hills Housing Inventory: The Lack Of

Farmington Hills Housing Inventory: The Lack Of

As a Realtor for 17 years there I personally have never experienced a time like this…

Mortgage Rates: Perception vs Reality

Mortgage Rates: Perception vs Reality

Farmington Hills mortgage rates have been so low for such a long time that it would…

6 Categories of Farmington Hills House Hunters

6 Categories of Farmington Hills House Hunters

Trying to categorize Farmington Hills house hunters motivations and levels of seriousness is something that’s hard…

Farmington Hills Existing Home Sales Dip-Inventory to Blame?

Farmington Hills Existing Home Sales Dip-Inventory to Blame?

Home sales seems to have been in the negative lately and its not from the lack…

"Cotton Candy Man" Stephen Das Is an Inspiration

"Cotton Candy Man" Stephen Das Is an Inspiration

This morning I needed some inspiration and this story from the Oakland Press seemed to have…

3 Ways Real Estate Agent (s) SAVE You …

3 Ways Real Estate Agent (s) SAVE You …

A Real Estate Agent Can Actually SAVE You Money During Your Home SaleOne of the main…

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Advice Eases Novi Real Estate Site Visits

Last week came a piece of advice that’s directly applicable to Novi real estate matters. To…

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Eclipse Farmington Hills: 99 Years in the Making, …

Missing Monday’s Eclipse Farmington Hills Residence? By the beginning of Farmington Hills’s new week, Monday’s eclipse…

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Pricing Farmington Hills Home: in Search of Perfection

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4 Reasons NOW Is The Time for Buying

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Best Farmington Hills Real Estate Agent Top 5 …

Top 5 Qualities of the Best Farmington Hills Real Estate Agent for YouIf you are just…

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Ten-X: We are definitely not in a housing …

A Great Article on The Housing MarketAs home prices continue to rise across the U.S., the dreaded b-word…

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Selling Your Farmington Hills Home: Strategic Planning Helps

Selling your Farmington Hills home is never something you do on a whim. There can be…

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$10 Asking Price Historical Mansion

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7 Ways Neighbors Can Sabotage Your Home Sale

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Top 3 Ways Homes in Novi Can Save …

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As Farmington Hills Mortgage Rates Hold Steady, Diligence …

Mortgage rates in Farmington Hills remained mostly steady this past month, at least partially due to…

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For Farmington Hills Renters: The 5-Year Tesla Plan

My 5-year Tesla Plan is fanciful, but based on what could be the situation some Farmington…

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9 FSBO Pitfalls & Lessons Learned

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Maximize Summertime Farmington Hills House Showings

When the Farmington Hills weather turns sizzling, you might think that house showings might go better…

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Homes for Sale in Northville—What Triggers Buyers?

What are the most common changes in circumstances that send buyers out looking for homes for…

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Renting Your Farmington Hills Home-Emotional Dimension

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A Northville Luxury Home Might Not be Out …

Buying a Northville Luxury Home on a Tight BudgetThe content the National Association of Realtors® publishes…

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Faster Selling (WITHOUT Dropping the Price)

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Events Solidify Farmington Hills Mortgage Rate Speculation

Last week there was another interest rate development—though it was a slightly whipsawed kind of development.…

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Half a Dozen Vacation Safety Tips for Farmington …

Your Next Vacation Safety TimeAn overstuffed curbside mailbox, blazing porch light at noon, or a pile…

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Farmington Hills Real Estate Estimate Makeover

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Farmington Hills Mortgages & Student Loan Phenomenon

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Novi House Value Boosters that Make Most Sense

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Some Farmington Hills Home Loan Applicants, a Surprise …

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4 Ways To Rock As A Real Estate …

4 Ways To Rock As A Real Estate ClientWhy do you care if your Realtor considers…

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