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Sunday, April 1, 2012
The Dream of Living in a Log Home is Alive in Northern Michigan - My North - April 2010 - Northern Michigan
The Dream of Living in a Log Home is Alive in Northern Michigan - My North - April 2010 - Northern Michigan
Photograph by: Todd Zawistowski
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Click here to find homes in Northern Michigan!
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
In Light of Recent Weather Events, Here are "Winter Storm Questions and Answers" for Home Owners
Winter Storm Questions & Answers
Posted: 12/22/2011
Q: What are some steps homeowners can take in advance of a winter storm to help prevent or minimize damage? A: Have a plan. What will your alternate heat and/or power source be? Where will you go if your residence is not fit to live in? Most areas have emergency plans — who can you contact locally for assistance? City/County/Red Cross/Faith-Based Group? Good general maintenance of your property will minimize opportunity for loss during winter storms. If you lose power during freezing temperatures and it becomes necessary for you to leave your residence unattended, turning off the main water source could prevent serious water damage if any plumbing is affected.
Friday, March 2, 2012
March home-maintenance checklist - MSN Real Estate
March home-maintenance checklist - MSN Real Estate
It’s time to see what winter’s wind, rain and snow have done to your home and make fixes quickly to head off water-related damage. First, head outside.
Outside
Spiff up the front entry. One way to stay on top of your home’s maintenance and protect your investment is to look at it as though you’re a stranger considering it for purchase. Perform repairs as the need arises and try each year to add a little to the home’s attractiveness on the outside. One good way to boost curb appeal, as real-estate agents call it, is to make the entrance more appealing. Once the weather is dry, check steps, decks and porches for wood rot and peeling paint. Repaint porch steps and railings yearly with durable deck paint. Wash winter grime and dust off the front door and door frame. Repaint or stain the front door to protect wood doors and give the whole home a little face lift. Consider using a fun accent color such as barn red, black, hunter green, navy blue or gold, depending on the other colors on your home’s exterior. You may want to add built-in planters to a deck or front porch and change the plants with the season.
It’s time to see what winter’s wind, rain and snow have done to your home and make fixes quickly to head off water-related damage. First, head outside.
Outside
Spiff up the front entry. One way to stay on top of your home’s maintenance and protect your investment is to look at it as though you’re a stranger considering it for purchase. Perform repairs as the need arises and try each year to add a little to the home’s attractiveness on the outside. One good way to boost curb appeal, as real-estate agents call it, is to make the entrance more appealing. Once the weather is dry, check steps, decks and porches for wood rot and peeling paint. Repaint porch steps and railings yearly with durable deck paint. Wash winter grime and dust off the front door and door frame. Repaint or stain the front door to protect wood doors and give the whole home a little face lift. Consider using a fun accent color such as barn red, black, hunter green, navy blue or gold, depending on the other colors on your home’s exterior. You may want to add built-in planters to a deck or front porch and change the plants with the season.
Monday, February 27, 2012
How to choose the right house for the right reasons - MSN Real Estate
How to choose the right house for the right reasons - MSN Real Estate
Just as most of us have a list of traits that are non-negotiable in a spouse, every house hunter has a list of things he or she wants in a house. Of course, these features and amenities won't necessarily ensure a match that stands the test of time.
We asked our readers to tell us what they love most about their current home and what, in hindsight, was clearly just a passing fancy. In this month's Buying Advice, we'll look at the real-estate love letters they wrote and compare them with what buyers are shopping for today.
We'll also check in with the latest home-sales data that hint at a bottoming market and answer a question that many first-time homebuyers have: "Where do I start?"
Just as most of us have a list of traits that are non-negotiable in a spouse, every house hunter has a list of things he or she wants in a house. Of course, these features and amenities won't necessarily ensure a match that stands the test of time.
We asked our readers to tell us what they love most about their current home and what, in hindsight, was clearly just a passing fancy. In this month's Buying Advice, we'll look at the real-estate love letters they wrote and compare them with what buyers are shopping for today.
We'll also check in with the latest home-sales data that hint at a bottoming market and answer a question that many first-time homebuyers have: "Where do I start?"
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