Hidden Gems In Rochester, MI
Tons of fascinating gems are hidden away in several different spots in the city of Rochester, Michigan. While many of the locals have at least heard about or even seen them, not all…
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Closing Costs in Rochester Hills, MI
What are Closing Costs? Closing costs are the fees and charges that are due to the buyer and the seller at the close of a real estate transaction. At closing, both parties sign…
Read MoreInterest Rates Drop, Get Ready for Higher Demand for Homes
If you are currently shopping for a home, it will come as no surprise to you that the current market is very hot, and you need to move very quickly to get your…
Read MoreHome buyers do not do this one thing when buying your home
A startling trend I see more and more in real estate purchases is when the would-be buyer forgoes a home inspection. In this competitive market, would-be buyers do all types of things to…
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What your appraiser would like you to know
It is that time of year again where people are buying and selling homes, and refinancing their current mortgages for lower rates. Typically our posts deal with the buying and selling side of…
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Cost of Living in Rochester, MI
What is Cost of Living? Cost of living is the amount of money one needs to be able to afford basic expenses, such as housing, groceries, and transportation, and sustain a certain standard of…
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Advice to a New Buyer
Today at the credit union, the teller asked if I had any advice or professional tips for her while buying her first house. It is a pretty straightforward question that I have answered…
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Metal Roofs
My Dad used to tell me growing up “…when I was in my 20s nobody cared for my opinion or sought it out, but after I started law school and became an attorney…
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MAI Designation
Nearly 17 years ago, I unexpectedly found myself jobless wih three years of experience and a state appraisal license. I lacked the Certified General credential required to do commercial work, which was not…
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Prisoner’s Dilemma: Customary and Reasonable Fees
I’ve been out of residential appraisal for a little while, however my staff does quite a bit of residential appraising. I am also very active with residential appraisers groups…one thing over and over…
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