Day Six | 31 Days of Thanksgiving
[Today's guest post is from Dan Rose. Dan is a dear friend and, as you will see, terribly thoughtful. Be sure to check him out on twitter too!] What are you thankful for? This is the question that was posed. Ever since the question was asked I have been thinking about it. This is a [...]
Read moreDay Five | 31 Days of Thanksgiving
[Tara Michener is today's guest blogger. Tara is another friend we've been fortunate enough to meet as a result of Social Media. She has a HUGE heart for children and teaching them about diversity and self-confidence. Tara is a published author and an all-around ball of energy who never seems to stop moving! As Tara [...]
Read moreDay Four | 31 Days of Thanksgiving
Friends Yeah, it’s tried and true, but my goodness! But who isn’t thankful for great, amazing and wonderful friends? This year, I have been deeply blessed by a number of friends. I’ve already waxed as eloquent as I can about Michael McClure, so I’ll say nothing more than, “Click the link and read!” Here are [...]
Read moreDay Three | 31 Days of Thanksgiving
I don’t say this often enough in person, let alone in the digital realm, so here is my attempt at thanking my business partner, Michael McClure. Twelve months ago, Michael extended an offer to me that I simply could not refuse. That offer was to be his business partner at Professional One Real Estate and [...]
Read moreDay Two | 31 Days of Thanksgiving
[Today's day of Thanksgiving note comes from Sue Talbert. The Talberts are past clients and dear friends to Mike and me. Sue's indomitable spirit and "God will see us through" attitude are hard to miss. It was with a heavy heart that we saw the Talberts move from Michigan to Arizona, which they did earlier [...]
Read moreDay One | 31 Days of Thanksgiving 2010
Today is Thanksgiving. Today is the day when we pause and give thanks for all of the wonderful, amazing things that we have in our lives. And, probably more importantly, for so many other, smaller things that we so frequently take for granted. Here at Professional One Real Estate, we are thankful for many things [...]
Read moreBuyer Tips | Just What is Title Insurance?
Title insurance: What exactly is it, and why is it necessary? Let’s break down what title insurance is and why you will run into it on your next sale or purchase. Title insurance is simply what the name implies: insurance that a clear chain of title exists on the property that is passing from one [...]
Read moreBuyer Tips | Inspection vs Appraisal
Do YOU know the difference between an inspection and an appraisal? Each are integral to the successful purchase of your home, but what purposes, exactly, does each serve? The Inspection This is the part of the purchasing process where you, as the purchaser, bring a licensed contractor in to the property you wish to purchase [...]
Read moreSocial Media & Real Estate
There has been a LOT of talk about the use of Social Media in real estate. From blogs, to Facebook and Twitter… it seems that everyone is getting in on the action. Heck, when you see TV news outlets publicizing their Twitter handle or Facebook page, you know that Social Media has become a part [...]
Read morePlymouth Michigan Real Estate Stats | October 2010
[For fullscreen goodness, be sure to click "Fullscreen.] October 2010 Plymouth Real Estate Stats Average Sales Price: $207,296 There was a 4.0% drop in sales price from September to October 2010, with 5 additional homes sold in the month of October. In addition to a month to month price drop, there was also a nearly [...]
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