Date Archives: October 2018

Whether you are searching for Plymouth homes for sale or have already made your purchase, there are things you should know about getting your house ready for fall – especially if this will be your first fall season as a homeowner. Our real estate agents offer this fall maintenance checklist to help you maintain your home throughout the colder months ahead.

1. Schedule HVAC System Maintenance
   The end of the summer means it's time to get your heating system inspected by a professional HVAC technician. Scheduling that service call before the cold weather will keep your HVAC system in top shape throughout the heating season. It can also save you money by ensuring that your system is working as efficiently as it should. Also, if you aren't yet familiar with your heating system, your HVAC tech can show you what to do to keep things running this fall and winter.

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If you're shopping for Plymouth homes for sale, you'll soon realize finding the perfect home is just the beginning. Once you locate the right home, you'll want to negotiate the right price too.

Our REALTORS® understand that the negotiation process doesn't come naturally to some home buyers. Fortunately, we have lots of negotiation experience, so we're sharing these six negotiation techniques with you.

1. Negotiate Seriously: Get lender pre-approval
   Contact a lender for loan pre-approval before you start home shopping.  A seller may take your offer more seriously if you come to the table with proof of financial backing.  Sellers understand you're not just window-shopping when you've made the time to be pre-approved.  They'll get serious too.
   
   

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Buying a home is a complex process, with a ton of priorities to manage along the way and sometimes emotional decisions to be made. It's easy to make mistakes during the homebuying process, whether you're shopping for the first time or hitting the market after happily living in your present home for many years. Our REALTORS® are here to help you avoid common home buying mistakes, with our guide to six things not to do when buying a home.

Avoid Homebuying Mistakes: 6 Common Ways to Botch Buying a Home

Whether you've just gotten the itch to shop for Plymouth homes for sale or you're a bit further along in the process, there are ample opportunities to make mistakes when buying a home. Here are six common mistakes that you'll want to avoid:

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Ann Arbor, MI features something for everyone, and that's obvious when looking for fall family-oriented activities. Whether you've lived here for years or are currently shopping for Ann Arbor homes for sale, you'll find lots of places to spend Fall together as a family. Our REALTORS® are here with a list of seven of the best places to visit during the Fall.

1. Wilson Barn Pumpkin Fest - 29350 W Chicago St, Livonia, MI 48150
   The Pumpkin Fest allows families to enjoy Michigan fall weather and traditions during October. Pick and decorate pumpkins, take a hayride ride, and enjoy cider and donuts. On weekends, children under 12 can enjoy the haunted barn stroll.  While visiting the area, check out some nearby Livonia homes for sale.
   
   

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