RE/MAX PLATINUM

                           Covering Livingston, Washtenaw, Oakland and Genesse

                           for All your real estate needs.

                           Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource Certification (SFR).

                           Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE)

                   

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Livingston County Michigan Homes (updated daily)

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                                              American CANcer  Society "Relay for Life"

                        At RE/MAX Platinum We Believe we CAN beat CANcer with your help.
                      There will be a recycle can and bottle drive , All the proceeds will

                                                               go to the American CANcer Society.

                                            Call 810-844-2246 for Special Pick up arrangements.

 

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8215 Donna Lou Dr., Brighton Michigan, 48114  Lake Privileges

  

  

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Finding a good investment in Brighton, MI

Buying a home in a good  investment. What are some of the things that go into making one investment more desirable than another? Aside from an intangible feeling about a place, there are a number of qualities that set some homes apart, such as:

• Proximity to schools.
• Well-maintained homes
• Proximity to shopping.
• Public facilities like parks, community centers and library.  
• Freeway Access for commuting

Doing research is critical if you truly want your home to fit your needs. Whether it is a first time home, retirement home, vacation home or just moving up  I will be happy to help you with your research.  I can help with surveys, well and septic logs or inspectors. RE/MAX Platinum offers all the services you will need . Your home is one of the largest investments you will ever make. Here are some basic strategies:

 Call City or Township Muncipalities

Livingston County Michigan
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Resale Potential

Though appreciation can be an impossible thing to predict, it''s good to at least think of resale potential when choosing your home/investment.  Slow selling homes may just be a function of the current market, but they could also indicate problems (or perceived problems) with the neighborhood that could affect resale. Check for any information on new industries or companies moving to the area, which could lead to housing demand later.

Do the Footwork

Probably the most important step in researching homes/investments is to get a first-hand look. Talk to residents, visit local schools, businesses and parks. Learn your way around. If you plan on using public transportation, see what options are available. Be sure to visit the area at several different times of day. Three quick ways to familiarize yourself with an area:

• Eat at local restaurants such as Brighton Bar and Grill in downtown Brighton and stop in the quaint stores.  Go to the Green Oak Shopping Center and take a walk by all the shopping available there.
    
•  Pick up a copy of the community newspaper, Livingston County Press or The Brighton Argus.
  
• Listen to WHMI 93.5 on your radio while you are in Livingston County Michigan and you can also go to WHMI.com
• RE/MAX Platinum upcoming events to watch for..."Fill the Gazebo" cash and food collection,  American Cancer Society Relay for Life at the Bighton H.S.  Watch for 2011 updates

 Contact Marcia Geise 810-844-2246 for more information. Update: Livingston County Realtors? raised over $10,000. plus over 10,000 pounds of food for Gleaners Food Bank.  Let''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''s hear it for the Livingston County Realtors?  If you have not donated and would like to, contact Marcia Geise

Your impression of an area will largely be an emotional reaction.  Don?t leave with any unanswered questions, there are so many resources you can go to.

Marcia Geise, your Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE)  and Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource Certification (SFR).designated Realtor.  I have the knowledge to help you if you are upside down in your mortgage.

 If you have a friend that needs help with an upside down mortgage have them give me a call for a private consultation.  810-923-2010 cell.

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FORCLOSURES

If you are interested in a list of forclosed homes, I can get one for you. Let me know what area you would like to be and some criteria about the home you want. Often forclosed homes will create multiple offers. You need to be prepared to give your highest and best offer if you find a home you like. Many of the forclosed homes are not mortgagable with a standard mortgage. This is due to the fact that it is not liveable without some repairs to plumbing (frozen pipes), or a kitchen has been removed, etc.  I will help walk you thru the process.  Be sure to get all your questions answered before writing an offer..