Date Archives: January 2020

On average, the American home has over 300,000 items. Approximately 1 in 10 Americans have to rent off-site storage to accommodate their ever-growing number of possessions. One thing you can do to make your home attractive to a large variety of buyers is to ensure that it appears to have ample storage. 

For some potential buyers looking at Ann Arbor homes for sale, a lack of closet space is enough for them to move onto the next house. Here are a few things you can do to showcase your closet's storage areas and make them appear as efficient as possible.

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When you're out looking for Ann Arbor homes for sale, why not take a break and enjoy a relaxing massage, aromatherapy wrap, lash or brow treatment, or other indulgence?

Fortunately, the Ann Arbor area offers plenty of places where you can treat yourself to these services, including the following day spas:

• Sha Zen Massage - 2020 Hogback Road, Suite 6, Ann Arbor
  Sha Zen Massage offers many popular services that allow you to indulge yourself and reach the height of relaxation. Treat yourself to a personalized massage, which focuses on specific areas with therapies that can include deep tissue massage, hot stones, stretching, or cupping. Couples massages are also available, and if you're in your second or third trimester of pregnancy, a special prenatal massage targets the muscles that support you during pregnancy. To pamper your face, choose a facial treatment including a professional-grade cleanser, exfoliator, toner, and moisturizer as well as cupping for the face.

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If you're thinking about selling your home in 2020, it's worth bearing in mind how incorporating smart home upgrades could impact the value and sale of your home. And as millennials hold significant buying power in the market today, it's important to bear in mind that they expect a little more. Adding the right smart home devices can increase your home's value, attract more interested buyers, and result in a quicker sale. The good news? These upgrades won't cost much more than $1,000, and you can install them yourself over a weekend.

Following are 5 smart home upgrades that home buyers are looking for in Ann Arbor homes for sale.

1. Smart Thermostat
   There are so many benefits to installing smart thermostats, including saving energy and money on bills. You can control temperatures with your voice or using a remote. Unlike regular programmable thermostats, smart thermostats can provide you with a breakdown of your energy usage, learn your preference and living patterns, and can be accessed from anywhere through an internet-connected device. Smart thermostats improve the home's interior design so buyers will definitely see them as they walk around.

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Who doesn't love a good pizza? If you're looking for a delicious way to start 2020, then National Pizza Week January 12-18 is the perfect time to throw a post-holiday party and celebrate your favorite pie. With so many of the following places to choose from, our REALTORS®  recommend trying a new slice every day of the week.

1. Pizza House - 618 Church St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104
   When you stop into Pizza House, you'll discover a 10-page menu filled with delicious Chicago and Sicilian treats to choose from. You name it, they have it, and all of it is guaranteed to fill you up. They're open until 4 am every day, which makes this a perfect place to fulfill your late-night cravings for a cheesy treat.

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