This year challenged us to reprioritize everything – from the way we use our time to where we work, how we socialize and gather together, and our needs at home. For many, this also meant making decisions about how to best support and engage with our extended families, near and far. In some cases, we […]
Over the past year, mortgage rates have fallen more than a full percentage point, hitting a new historic low 15 times. This is a great driver for homeownership, as today’s low rates provide consumers with some significant benefits. Here’s a look at three of them. 1. Move-up or Downsize: One option is to consider moving into a new […]
If you’re currently feeling the stress of affording your mortgage payment, or if you know someone who is, there’s still time to get help. For homeowners experiencing financial hardship this year, the CARES Act provides mortgage payment deferral options, creating much-needed relief in these challenging times. It’s important, however, to understand how forbearance works. It’s not automatic. […]
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are behind us, yet finding the perfect holiday gifts for friends and family is certainly still top of mind for many right now. This year, there’s another type of buyer that’s very active this holiday season – the homebuyer. Each month, ShowingTime releases their Showing Index which tracks the average number of appointments received on […]
Is Buying a Home Today a Good Financial Move? There’s no doubt 2020 has been a challenging year. A global pandemic coupled with an economic recession has caused heartache for many. However, it has also prompted more Americans to reconsider the meaning of “home.” This quest for a place better equipped to fulfill our needs, along […]
Plymouth, Canton, and Northville, Michigan are all ready for the trick-or-treaters. If you’re new to this area of Michigan, there are many fall festivals that take place on the weekend of Halloween, but that doesn’t mean all of the trick-or-treating festivities have finished by October 31st. Here are a few trick-or-treating events happening in Plymouth, Canton, […]
Whether you are organizing your home to prepare for guests or to prepare for home buyers, decluttering a house is a task that homeowners in the Canton and Plymouth, Michigan area can find overwhelming. But there are a few ways to reduce the stress that comes with decluttering an entire home. Here are a few simple decluttering tips that […]
Plymouth’s historic charm and fun festivals (not to mention the community’s highly-acclaimed schools) are a major draw for buyers looking for a place to call home. If you can’t get enough of this quaint community, you don’t want to pass up Plymouth’s Beacon Meadows neighborhood. Why You Don’t Want to Miss Beacon Meadows Beacon Meadows is a premier, established community […]
The main reason you’re considering gutting your kitchen or renovating your bathrooms is, of course, to sell your home for less money. Right? Of course not! As a homeowner who’s thinking about selling, you want to add as much value to your home as possible. But many homeowners mistakenly think that major remodeling projects are the […]
As you’re researching the area, exploring Canton’s best neighborhoods, and adding features to your wish list, investigating the current real estate market conditions is another crucial step to finding the best home in the best community. In our previous Canton real estate update, we saw that it was a buyer’s market. Has anything changed in […]
