AnnMarie Stevens' Blog

Posted on 12/22/2019
Buy a House in a Hot Housing Market
Let's face it – buying a home in a hot housing market is no easy task. For example, if you wait too long to submit an offer on a house, you risk losing this residence to a rival buyer. On the other hand, if you rush to submit a home offer at or above a seller's initial asking price,...
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Posted on 12/15/2019
Inexpensive Smart Home Gadgets that Really Save
Photo by Halfpoint via Shutterstock When it comes to conserving energy, homeowners wanting to go green often spare no expense. Here are a few ways to upgrade your home without lightening your wallet. Smart Thermostat A powerful method to control your power use while saving money on your air conditioning bills in the summer and heating bills each...
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Posted on 12/08/2019
The Top 5 Things You Should Clean Before Selling Your Home
When you’re preparing your home for the market, your main goal is to make it as desirable as possible to potential buyers. Not only will this gain more attraction from interested parties, but it can also help you out in a bidding war by making your home stand out among the rest and therefore increasing the final sale value....
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Posted on 12/01/2019
How Much Time Should You Spend Searching for a Home?
Generally, the length of the homebuying journey depends on the individual. In some instances, a buyer will purchase the first house that he or she views in-person. Or, in other cases, it may take a buyer several weeks or months to find a house that matches his or her expectations. There is no need to rush the homebuying journey....
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Posted on 11/24/2019
Create a Homebuying Timeline
If you intend to purchase a great house at a budget-friendly price, you should craft a homebuying timeline. That way, you can decide the best ways to achieve your homebuying goals. Ultimately, creating a homebuying timeline can be simple – here are three tips to ensure you can develop a successful homebuying timeline. 1. Know When You Want to...
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Posted on 11/17/2019
How to Settle In to Your New City
Photo by Alexas Fotos via PixabayMoving to a new city is an exciting time, but it can also be stressful. Getting the lay of the land, especially if you don't have contacts in the city, is intimidating. From figuring out your transportation options to learning where the most affordable grocery store is, you have many things to tackle...
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Posted on 11/10/2019
Luxurious Outdoor Living Ideas
Photo by Randy Fath on Unsplash Outdoor living areas give you opportunities to spend more time outside during the year. Instead of a traditional patio or deck, consider adding an elaborate outdoor living room, kitchen and dining area. These are a just a few ideas to think about including in your high-end outdoor living area, so you’ll have...
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Posted on 11/03/2019
Short Sales and Pre-Foreclosures: a Strategy for a Bargain
Finding a house that fits your wants, needs, and desires can be exhilarating. Finding a house for a bargain price can have you downright giddy. However, the process of purchasing that property can prove arduous. Houses considered distressed or in default are usually investor and house flipper's territory. However, if you are willing to do your research and...
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Posted on 10/27/2019
How To Find A Good Repair Contractor
When looking for a contractor online to work on a project for you, you might end up getting discouraged and afraid to hire one. There are too many stories about homeowners having terrible experiences of theft, delayed jobs, or poorly done work that required another repair. These experiences happen everywhere but it doesn’t make all contractors bad, there...
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Posted on 10/20/2019
Homebuyer Tips: How to Deal with an Aggressive Seller
As a homebuyer, you likely will want to do everything possible to secure your dream house at a budget-friendly price. Yet for those who are dealing with an aggressive property seller, achieving the optimal results may prove to be challenging. Lucky for you, we're here to help you simplify the homebuying process so you can acquire your ideal residence...
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Posted on 10/13/2019
Upgrade Your Front-Facing Garage Doors
Not all homes have vast lawns and flower beds to add curb appeal. If your home doesn’t have a wrap-around porch or arched entry, you can still make it the more eye-catching home on the block by merely changing out the garage doors. Front-facing garage entries give you the opportunity to create a whole new look by either...
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Posted on 10/14/2019
Another Property Sold - 38049 Castle Dr, Romulus, MI 48174
Beautiful brick ranch with an open concept kitchen and newer stainless steel appliances. There are hardwood floors in all 3 bedrooms and newer carpet in the living room. Home is move in ready and has low maintenance landscaping. You have plenty of room to roam in the large family room with a cozy fireplace or on the patio that leads to a completely fenced in backyard. Updates include fresh paint (2019), Carpet (2018), Kitchen, Roof, Windows...
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