Most of us have been spending a lot more time at home this past year.But folks looking for a nicer place to ride out the pandemic have run into a problem: Home prices in mid-Michigan are way up and the competition among buyers is pretty fierceThe average sale price for a home in mid-Michigan in the first months of 2021 was $21,840 higher than it was at the start of the pandemic, an increase of more than 12%, according to sales statistics released by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Tomie Raines REALTORS."It's gotten... read more

Police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and teachers give so much to our country. They selflessly put their lives on the line to protect us, take care of our children, and help us accomplish our dreams. So it’s only right that they have the same opportunity to achieve their own American dream of buying a home.Unfortunately, even though these public servants are working tirelessly in essential roles, they often have a difficult time purchasing property. Too often, it’s just out of reach financially.The good... read more

Every home should have space for relaxing, resting, cooking, and studying. Whether you have children or are furthering your own education, it’s important to create a place inside your home that makes it easy to stay focused and organized on schoolwork. These tips will help you create a designated study station inside your home:Evaluate your SpaceLook around your home and determine the best location to set up a study station. A room with a door is the best option because it allows you to shut out any distracti... read more

Whether on television, at an open house or on the pages of a magazine, we’ve all seen stunningly outfitted estates that deliver a true wow factor – and listing price – that properties without staging just cannot match. Buyers quickly fall in love with homes that have a strong character while wordlessly conveying the lifestyle they would enjoy if they lived there. Before listing your property, consider that proper staging is one of the most important factors in enhancing your home’s appeal an... read more

Southeast Michigan Real Estate To begin this real estate update, we will focus on Southeast Michigan, specifically the counties of Livingston, Macomb,Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw, and Wayne. In this region, home prices continue to rise as the year-over-year mediansales price increased the most for the third consecutive month in Wayne County by 27.9% reaching $145,000. Thecounty that saw the least significant raise in year-over-year median sales price was St. ... read more