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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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Bonus To Sell Your Home?

Bonus To Sell Your Home?

Sometimes people wonder whether offering a bonus to the buyer’s agent will help their home sell…

Renovation Channels Makes Reality Difficult

Renovation Channels Makes Reality Difficult

Renovation TV Shows like HGTV and DIY have truly changed residential real estate for the better.…

Clutter Homes Won't Sell Today

Clutter Homes Won't Sell Today

Clutter... Having Trouble With Selling Your Home? Follow This Advice!A lot of us become emotionally attached…

Garden-10 Tips Spring 2017

Garden-10 Tips Spring 2017

If you’re like most of us, as soon as the weather starts to warm up, and…

2017 Living Room Trends Update

2017 Living Room Trends Update

It's a new year, which means it's a new opportunity to update your space and embrace…

PI Day Today-March 14th, 2017

PI Day Today-March 14th, 2017

PI Day TodayFor whatever reason, most of us are aware of PI.       Mostly we…

Showing | Buyers Need Space

Showing | Buyers Need Space

Showing Your Home and Tips to HelpWhen you have your home up for sale, you may…

One-Day Deep Cleaning Schedule

One-Day Deep Cleaning Schedule

The last thing you want to do when the weather turns nice is clean, right? You…

Signs Everywhere Mean a Better Agent?

Signs Everywhere Mean a Better Agent?

Signs are Everywhere-Is he a better Agent?    Yard Signs can be misleading,... you want to…

High Priced House, Slow Market

High Priced House, Slow Market

House Not Showing?Picture having your house for sale, and you feel like it isn't being shown…

Location, Location, Location

Location, Location, Location

Everyone’s heard that the three most important things to consider when buying real estate are “location,…

Estate Sale Advise-Emotional Separation

Estate Sale Advise-Emotional Separation

Estate Sale Advice?An Estate Sale is something that must be done when one of your family…

Hot Deal Seeker Read First

Hot Deal Seeker Read First

Hot Deal? Do You Have One?Hot Deal-How about a house that’s already underpriced, and is being…

Pets Best Move Ever

Pets Best Move Ever

Pets and Making It Up To Them After The MoveYou have read all the advice on…

Market Low Inventory Continues Vexing Homebuyers

Market Low Inventory Continues Vexing Homebuyers

It’s not an illusion in this years 2017 market. In many neighborhoods within Oakland County, there…

A Stress Free Selling Season

A Stress Free Selling Season

Stress Free Selling SeasonA stress free selling season means as a seller in the real estate…

Plymouth Michigan Ice Festival

Plymouth Michigan Ice Festival

Plymouth Michigan is hosting the world class Plymouth Michigan Ice Festival in beautiful downtown Plymouth in…

HGTV Fun Facts and Dirty Little Secrets

HGTV Fun Facts and Dirty Little Secrets

Television channels like HGTV and DIY have truly changed residential real estate for the better. Thanks…

Selling Nightmare Relief, Occupying Tips

Selling Nightmare Relief, Occupying Tips

Selling your home is and can be a nightmare while still living in the home, and…

Improvements Add Value Remodeling Your Home

Improvements Add Value Remodeling Your Home

If you’re looking for improvements your home, of course you have to consider several things.First of…

Farmington Real Estate Holiday Humor Video

Farmington Real Estate Holiday Humor Video

Farmington Real Estate Holiday Humor Video to Make You SmileFarmington Real Estate Holiday Humor Video is a…

5 New Year’s Resolutions Homeowners Should Make for …

5 New Year’s Resolutions Homeowners Should Make for …

5 new years resolutions every homeowner should make for 20172016 is coming to a close, and…

The Gift Of Housing This Season

The Gift Of Housing This Season

Homebuyers often have difficulty gathering enough cash for their down payment and closing/settlement costs, so asking…

A Lesson In Real Estate That Everyone Should …

A Lesson In Real Estate That Everyone Should …

These Are The 6 Lessons In Real Estate That Everyone Should Know        …

Homes And Being A Savvy Home Buyer

Homes And Being A Savvy Home Buyer

Homes Ever Changing MarketHomes in our local real estate market is always changing. Compared with not…

Boomers 12 Things You Need To Know Before …

Boomers 12 Things You Need To Know Before …

Boomers Zap! Your home is sold. Congratulations!Now What Boomers?Boomers are hearing it more and more. Baby…

Homestaging Doesn't Have To Be Costly

Homestaging Doesn't Have To Be Costly

Homestaging to get you home in showing order doesn't have to be expensive or difficult, homestaging…

Mortgage Loan-The Four Key Benefits For You

Mortgage Loan-The Four Key Benefits For You

A Mortgage, It's a big decision: Taking on a monthly mortgage payment is no small matter.…

Home Buying With No Excuses

Home Buying With No Excuses

Home Buying-Bust ThroughIf you—or someone you know—is still on the fence about home buying today, don't…

Home Inventories at 4.6-Month Supply

Home Inventories at 4.6-Month Supply

Around the country especially in Oakland County and cities such as Novi, Northville, Farmington Hills and…

Market News

Market News

Market News is a monthly service that I provide to my clients to not only help…

Agent?-Demand The Best

Agent?-Demand The Best

Being a real estate agent can be rewarding and fulfilling career for many agents, but there's…

Tuscany Estates in Novi (My FAV) what a …

Tuscany Estates in Novi (My FAV) what a …

Many buyers are are out and about looking at homes this spring, but this one in…

Home Buyers-Don’t Let Your “Luck” Run Out

Home Buyers-Don’t Let Your “Luck” Run Out

 Although it is St. Patrick's Day around the country, it does not stop the interest rates…

Getting Your Home Ready to Sell

Getting Your Home Ready to Sell

Getting Your Home Ready to SellGetting your home ready to sell is not an easy task,…

Spring Home Selling 2015 Preparedness-Get Ready!

Spring Home Selling 2015 Preparedness-Get Ready!

Spring Home-Selling                            …

Welcome Home Buyers-Nose, Lights and Set the Table

Welcome Home Buyers-Nose, Lights and Set the Table

Welcome Home Buyers-Nose, Lights and Set the TableIt may seem obvious, but many sellers fail to…

March 2015 Homes2MoveYou News For Oakland County Mi.

March 2015 Homes2MoveYou News For Oakland County Mi.

March 2015 Homes2MoveYou News For Oakland County Mi.In this months News For Oakland County Mi March 2015…

Home Warranty Awareness Cost More Than You Realize

Home Warranty Awareness Cost More Than You Realize

Home Warranty Awareness Cost More Than You Realize                …

Invest, Buy, Sell Homes In Oakland County MI

Invest, Buy, Sell Homes In Oakland County MI

Invest, Buy, Sell Homes In Oakland County MIDepending upon who you listen to, speak with or…

Realtors in Greater Farmington Hills Area Get to …

Realtors in Greater Farmington Hills Area Get to …

Realtors in Greater Farmington Hills Area Get to know your Chamber of Commerce      …

Oakland County Bonus Tax Breaks When Selling Your …

Oakland County Bonus Tax Breaks When Selling Your …

Oakland County Bonus Tax Breaks When Selling Your HomeTaxpayers in Oakland County, Mi who sell their…

Small Ways To Make Your Home Fit Your …

Small Ways To Make Your Home Fit Your …

Small Ways To Make Your Home Fit Your Family's Needs BetterGetting ready for the Holiday Season…

Oakland County First-Time Buyers Condos, Co-ops and Townhomes

Oakland County First-Time Buyers Condos, Co-ops and Townhomes

Oakland County First-Time Buyers Condos, Co-ops and TownhomesHomeownership in Oakland County, Mi can be a great…

Oakland County Rentals Could Be Homes

Oakland County Rentals Could Be Homes

Oakland County Rentals Could Be HomesIt's been a long, long debate: Should you rent or buy…

Oakland County MORTGAGE PAYOFF: Five For & Three …

Oakland County MORTGAGE PAYOFF: Five For & Three …

Oakland County MORTGAGE PAYOFF: Five For & Three Against              …

Are House Alarm Systems Worth the Trouble in …

Are House Alarm Systems Worth the Trouble in …

Are House Alarm Systems Worth the Trouble In Oakland County?Many Oakland County Michigan residence have a…

Putting a New Oakland County Home Inspection Checklist …

Putting a New Oakland County Home Inspection Checklist …

Putting a New Oakland County Home Inspection Checklist TogetherFinding a good house and then a good…

Oakland County Wise Investent : Real Estate vs …

Oakland County Wise Investent : Real Estate vs …

Oakland County Wise Investent : Real Estate vs StocksWhen it comes to investing in land/real estate…

Oakland County For Sale By Owner Three Things …

Oakland County For Sale By Owner Three Things …

Oakland County For Sale By Owner Three Things To KnowIf you’re looking to sell your Oakland…

Oakland County Mi-Buying a Fixer Upper

Oakland County Mi-Buying a Fixer Upper

Oakland County Mi-Buying a Fixer UpperDue to the mortgage crisis that our country faced over the…

Oakland County Home Buyers and Sellers Avoid the …

Oakland County Home Buyers and Sellers Avoid the …

Oakland County Home Buyers and SellersAvoid the wrong Real Estate AgentFinding a great agent in can…

Oakland County MI Homes December 2014 Newsletter

Oakland County MI Homes December 2014 Newsletter

Please Enjoy my Oakland County MI Homes December 2014 Newsletter. This Newsletter is for your enjoyment…

Buying A Home In Oakland County MI.? Take …

Buying A Home In Oakland County MI.? Take …

Buying A Home In Oakland County MI.? Take This Free Video Credit CourseHOW YOUR CREDIT SCORE…

3 Things Your Novi Mi Listing Agent Must …

3 Things Your Novi Mi Listing Agent Must …

3 Things Your Novi Mi Listing Agent Must DoDid you know that according to Realtor.com, only…

Farmington Hills Homes with "Empty Nest Syndrome"

Farmington Hills Homes with "Empty Nest Syndrome"

“We’re not getting any younger honey!” Have you heard this one before? You may be getting…

How To Get “Eyeballs” On Your Canton Property?

How To Get “Eyeballs” On Your Canton Property?

How To Get “Eyeballs”  On Your Canton Property?If you've been thinking about selling your Canton property,…

Is Your Novi Real Estate Agent Getting You …

Is Your Novi Real Estate Agent Getting You …

Is Your Novi Real Estate Agent Getting You MaximumWhat can your  Novi real estate agent offer…

How To Sell Your Novi Michigan Home Fast!

How To Sell Your Novi Michigan Home Fast!

How To Sell Your Novi Michigan Home Fast!Selling your home in Novi, Michigan doesn’t have to be…

Preparing Your Oakland County Home For The Fall …

Preparing Your Oakland County Home For The Fall …

Preparing Your Oakland County Home For The Fall Season              …

Oakland County Home Sellers-Now Playing

Oakland County Home Sellers-Now Playing

An Award-Winning Script For Your Oakland County Home SaleHere's a secret. Every moment of every day…

Oakland County Zombie Foreclosures Following You

Oakland County Zombie Foreclosures Following You

Oakland County Zombie Foreclosures Following YouLook around your Oakland County neighborhood. There may be zombies out…

Oakland County Safe and Fun Halloween

Oakland County Safe and Fun Halloween

Oakland County Safe and Fun HalloweenCreate Kid-Safe Jack-O'-LanternsOakland County Safe and Fun Halloween is a great…

Oakland County Realtor-Tom Gilliam

Oakland County Realtor-Tom Gilliam

Oakland County Realtor -Tom GilliamAbout Tom Gilliam-Realtor: If you are looking for a home in Greater Oakland…

Oakland County Marketing Tips For Home Sellers

Oakland County Marketing Tips For Home Sellers

Oakland County Marketing Tips For Home SellersMy Marketing Strategy: Oakland County is a great place to Sell…

Should You Keep Your Oakland County Home On …

Should You Keep Your Oakland County Home On …

Should You Keep Your Oakland County Home On The Market?Many a home sellers in Oakland County…

Greater Oakland County Halloween Safety Tips

Greater Oakland County Halloween Safety Tips

Greater Oakland County Halloween Safety Tips                 On October 31…

Greater Oakland County Peanut Butter Pumpkin Spiders

Greater Oakland County Peanut Butter Pumpkin Spiders

* Create terrifying tombstones. Set the stage before trick-or-treaters even hit the front door. Use wood,…

Plymouth Michigan a Great Place to Buy or …

Plymouth Michigan a Great Place to Buy or …

Plymouth Michigan a Great Place to Buy or Sell a HomeWhen looking to purchase or Sell…

Greater Oakland County Home Energy Check 2014

Greater Oakland County Home Energy Check 2014

It's that time of year again in Greater Oakland County Michigan when winter approaches, so there's…

Northville Homes-Hot Market Tips

Northville Homes-Hot Market Tips

Northville, MI Homes are selling as fast as they come on the market these days, so…

Greater Oakland County Moving With Children

Greater Oakland County Moving With Children

Greater Oakland County Moving With ChildrenRelocating with children in the Greater Oakland County area or any other…

How to Package Your Home to Sell In …

How to Package Your Home to Sell In …

How to Package Your Home to Sell In Northville MiThe city of Northville is an affluent…

Timings Everything when Selling A Home In Greater …

Timings Everything when Selling A Home In Greater …

Timings everything when selling a home in Greater Oakland County. Is now a good time to…

Sign, Sign Everywhere a Sign

Sign, Sign Everywhere a Sign

Sign, sign everywhere a signWe all know this song, and it couldn't be more accurate and…

A Successful First-Home Purchase in Oakland County MI

A Successful First-Home Purchase in Oakland County MI

Think You're Ready To Make A Successful First-Home Purchase in Oakland County MI? It’s very exciting --…

"location, location, location" and Novi MI

"location, location, location" and Novi MI

"location, location, location" and Novi MIIt's a maxim in real estate that the three most crucial…

Pricing Your Home to Sell In Greater Oakland …

Pricing Your Home to Sell In Greater Oakland …

When it comes to pricing your home to sell in Greater Oakland County, you'll find lots…

All About Farmington Hills Mi Plus Real Estate

All About Farmington Hills Mi Plus Real Estate

All about Farmington Hills Michigan Plus Real EstateFarmington Hills Michigan is a great place to Buy…

Greater Oakland County Home Buyers BUY OR WAIT?

Greater Oakland County Home Buyers BUY OR WAIT?

Greater Oakland County Home Buyers BUY OR WAIT?...                …

Living the City of Northville

Living the City of Northville

 Living the City of NorthvilleThis weekend was my Birthday so I spent time in the City of…

Greater Oakland County Halloween Fun

Greater Oakland County Halloween Fun

Greater Oakland County Halloween Fun         It’s that time of year again, when the…

Congratulations to Troy Mi, Sterling Heights and Westland …

Congratulations to Troy Mi, Sterling Heights and Westland …

U.S.Top 50 Local Best CitiesWhen it comes to the best cities to live in, it is…

Finding The Right School

Finding The Right School

When it comes time to buy your next home in Oakland County Michigan, your decision will…

Downsize, Right Size Or Cross Size

Downsize, Right Size Or Cross Size

Downsize, Right Size Or Cross Size...That's the question when it come to retirement. Many baby-boomers are…

Are You Selling at The Right Price

Are You Selling at The Right Price

Are You Selling at The Right Price, this is a question that we are faced with…

Home Buyers are Looking and Rates are Headed …

Home Buyers are Looking and Rates are Headed …

It's that time of year when home sellers and home buyers start to get worried about…

Today's National TV Dinner Day

Today's National TV Dinner Day

Today's National TV Dinner Day, September 10,2014 and it looks like it will be one of…

Top Real Estate News Of The Week

Top Real Estate News Of The Week

Top Real Estate News Of The Week                  …

A Condo or Townhome In Mind

A Condo or Townhome In Mind

Homeownership can be a great investment that also gives people a sense of stability and control. Yet,…

Ready for The Next Power Outage?

Ready for The Next Power Outage?

Ready for the next power outage with these simple tips.Many of us experienced the powerful storms…

HOME TEAM

HOME TEAM

Home Team-When it's time to buy a home, you'll find it takes a team of professionals…

Relatives Can Help Home Buyers

Relatives Can Help Home Buyers

Many times I meet home buyers that want to buy but due to their circumstances just…

MONEY DIET

MONEY DIET

Money Diet 7 Easy Ways To Reduce Your Loan Payment And Increase Your SavingsThere are many ways…

Listing Your Home

Listing Your Home

Listing your home can seem like a complicated process and some home sellers have their own…

Labor Day Weekend Home Schuffle

Labor Day Weekend Home Schuffle

Home Searching on Labor Day weekend, many of my home sellers and home buyers always ask…

Home Seller Fix Ups

Home Seller Fix Ups

Many soon-to-be-sellers ask us how much time, effort and money they should put into Home Seller…

Homes by Schools

Homes by Schools

Homes by Schools seem to be one of the most important criteria for Home Buyers with…

Garage Sales Everywhere

Garage Sales Everywhere

Garage Sales are all over the place this time of year, as I was driving around…

Put Your Rent Check to Work

Put Your Rent Check to Work

Put Your Rent Check to Work:-The only one who benefits from a rent check is the…

Negotiating The Best Contract For Your Home Purchase

Negotiating The Best Contract For Your Home Purchase

Negotiating  The Best Contract For Your Home Purchase is very important when it comes to writing…

To Pay or Not To Pay

To Pay or Not To Pay

 To Pay or Not to Pay : Among the first things people ask when shopping for a…

Fast Track Selling

Fast Track Selling

Fast Track SellingTimes running out for Home Seller so everyone says, even those who are not…

Great Strategies For Buying Your Next Home

Great Strategies For Buying Your Next Home

If you've decided it's time to move up to a bigger home, new home a better…

Safe Open Houses

Safe Open Houses

Safe Open HousesSafe Open Houses is the goal, recently in the Greater Oakland County Mi. area…

Holy HUD Headache

Holy HUD Headache

Holy HUD HeadacheRecently I sold a Home to a Client in The Greater Oakland County Mi.…

10 Tips to Help You Save Home Energy

10 Tips to Help You Save Home Energy

10 Tips to Help You Save Home Energy - Oakland County MiBefore you spend money on…

User Friendly Designs in Your Home

User Friendly Designs in Your Home

User Friendly Designs in Your Home are both attractive to future Home Buyers and can even…

Buyers Beware Easements Impact

Buyers Beware Easements Impact

Buyers Beware Easements Impact, Recently I sold a HUD Home to a client in the Greater…

Pay Cash Verses Mortgage

Pay Cash Verses Mortgage

Pay Cash Verses Mortgage is a hard decision and could use some good thought and understanding…

8 Hot Tips To Win The Home You …

8 Hot Tips To Win The Home You …

 Many markets and neighborhoods in Oakland County are experiencing a shortage of homes for sale right…

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