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Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Best Jobs in Lansing Michigan and Dewitt MI: Become a Top Real Estate Agent and Realtor

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Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Welcome New Lansing MI RE/MAX Real Estate Agents to Dewitt Michigan Office

Our top RE/MAX Real Estate Dewitt Michigan branch is growing! We are proud to include and welcome our new realtors to the team. Greater Lansing MI is one of the best places to live and work. Please contact our information to get in touch with agents.

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Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Lansing MI and Dewitt Michigan Real Estate: Bathroom Renovation Upgrades for Home Owners

Are you a Lansing MI or Dewitt Michigan resident or first time home buyer? Are you thinking of renovating or remolding your house before you move in or after you buy? You can benefit by knowing a few hacks, tricks and tips on how to upgrade your small half bathroom upstairs or downstairs. You may choose to install a new toilet but its not necessary especially if you plan to resell. Three quick tips include changing the flooring to vinyl, linoleum or hardwood floors. You can find inexpensive flooring costs at Menard's or Lowe's. Second, replace the trim and molding with a brand new color. Trim and molding are not expensive and are quick ways to make a house look clean, modern and updated. Again, this is especially significant if you plan to sell the house to prospective buyers. Third, paint the room. Fresh paint adds a nice feature and "feel" to the home. Go with neutral tones like brown, tan, beige, or gray. Stay away from neon colors or bright red, blue or green. Click here to view quick tips and trick on cost effective bathrooms and how to stay within budget.

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Monday, July 18, 2016

Dewitt Michigan's Popular Family Friendly Upcoming Events in Greater Lansing MI

Dewitt MI Area Chamber of Commerce in Greater Lansing Michigan is hosting this years's popular Dewitt Summer Classic event. The event is open free to the public and features an art fair for families and children, car show for adults and teens to enjoy, golf cart racing, food vendors and music. Be a tourist in your own town! Get out of the house, be outdoors and support your local community. This is a great activity to meet new people if you are a new resident or young couple with kids in town and just purchased a new house. The event will be located in downtown in Riverside Park. Join or follow our top blog and keep up to date on latest news and trends for Clinton County residents. More fun events sponsored in Lansing.

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Cost Effective Bathroom Remodeling and Renovation Ideas for Dewitt MI and Lansing Michigan Home Owners

Is it time to remodel your shower from the 1970's and install a modern approach? Gutting, ripping and doing the demo work can be fun but a lot of work. If you are afraid to remove the wiring or plumbing yourself then consider hiring a licensed professional in Lansing Michigan, Grand Ledge, Holt Okemos MI or Saint Johns area who works for him/herself instead of hiring a company to do the job where the project may cost triple. Hiring one person to do the job can keep your bathroom under $10,000 whereas McDaniels Home Renovation may cost you up to $25,00 due to re-framing and pushing out walls. Labor costs are much more expensive when companies have to hire multiple people. Also, you may feel more comfortable only having one stranger in your home, rather than 10. This is especially important if you have pets or children. You need to understand that materials and supplies can still be expensive but you can keep the project within a reasonable budget by ordering in stock flooring, tile, sinks, toilets or vanities at the local Lansing Menard's or Lowe's on Saginaw Hwy or Cedar Street. In the pictures below, this is an example of a 1970s bathroom being converted into a modern tiled shower with new toilet and double vanity sink, the wall has also been pushed out to increase the size of the bathroom. Thanks to HomeAdvisors.com, Dallas Cole has provided excellent work to this bathroom and is recommended as one of the top licensed and insured handyman in Dewitt Michigan. Are you a first time home buyer? Here's a few tips before remodeling.

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Thursday, July 14, 2016

5 First Time Home Buyer Tips and Advice from Previous HomeOwners in Lansing Michigan and Dewitt MI

Are you moving to Lansing MI, Okemos, Dewitt, Grand Ledge, or Holt Michigan? Are you and your fiance or husband ready to buy a house? As a first time home buyer, there's many things that you want to consider before you purchase. Here's a top 5 list of suggestions and advice from previous sellers and homeowners. First, write a list of everything you want in your new home. For example, how many bedrooms would you like? How many full or half bathrooms? How much square footage do you want for you? Remember to look ahead into the the future. so if you plan on having kids, you may want a bigger house with three bedrooms. How about a finished basement? Open floor plan or open concept? Large kitchen with an island or bar? What school district? Is it important to have a front porch or a back deck with a staircase? Do you need a fenced backyard for pets or children? Once you have your list, decide which items are top priority or most important. This will come in handy in case you fall in love with a house that only has 4 out of 5 things on your list. Ask yourself, "What can you live without? What items on my list am I willing to sacrifice?" Two, attend open houses. Why should I? Because there's no pressure from anyone to buy. All you have to do is show up, grab a flyer, walk around the house and then leave. Sometimes neighbors come by to check out the house and this is a great time to ask them questions about the community, neighborhood. Three, be honest with your REMAX Real Estate Agent up front. Ask questions, tell them what type of home or condo you want. Don't expect the realtor to "guess" what kind of house you want. They can't read your mind. Be patient with your realtor. If you have questions about a particular property, your realtor will get you the answer to you but it may take a day or two. What you may not realize is that your realtor communicates with the listing agent (the agent who listed the house for sale) and if they don't have your answer yet, it's because they haven't heard back yet from the listing agent. Four, schedule home tours a few at one time. In other words, when you tell your realtor which homes you want to see, then your realtor will schedule an appointment for you to tour the homes. But it's very important to remember to keep it to a minimum of 4 houses or less in one night. Touring more than 3 or 4 homes at one time can be overwhelming and stressful. Five, be prepared for the unexpected. For example, if you put an offer on a house that you absolutely love, and it's a good deal, then chances are another prospective buyer has also placed a bid on that house as well. Do not be disappointed if your offer is rejected or someone else gets the house. Believe in coincidence and faith. Your perfect house is still waiting for you . . .

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Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Top Realtors in Greater Lansing Michigan include REMAX Real Estate Pros Dewitt MI

Did you find your perfect house on Zillow.com? Or are you thinking of moving and selling your current home? Why not pick the best realtor in Lansing Michigan to provide you with the best marketing and advertising tools and resources to sell your house fast. Our RE/MAX branch office features experienced and top Realtors who understand how to buy and sell condos and single family residential properties in Okemos, Holt, East Lansing, Grand Ledge, Saint Johns, Laingsburg and Dewitt MI. Meet our Team of Brokers and Real Estate Agents: Patrick Feldpausch, Dawn Brewster, Deb Good, Joe Udry, Stella Boak, Amy Sweet, Lori Thelen, Kari Dickenson, Laura Smith, Larry Smith, Karen Burns and Karla Russell for the K Team, Missy Lord, Jean Collins, George Shoup, Carla Ball, and Jonathan Wilson. Or watch our YouTube video below.

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Lansing Michigan HomeOwner Tips: 3 Reasons to Consider Before You Buy a House in Foreclosure

When you and your family buy a house in Lansing Michigan, you have choices to consider such as the neighborhood, community, schools, whether or not you want to live in a suburb, rural or countryside. You may want to think about owning a condo, duplex, townhome, or simply a residential single family home. What's best for your children? To help you get started on the right track, you should get familiar with the process buying a house: What is the Process of Buying a House? Before you purchase, meet with your Dewitt MI REMAX Realtor to find out if the property is a REO or foreclosure. If it is, then you need to understand that this can be a lengthy, challenging and frustrating process. So ask yourself, "Should I buy a foreclosed house?" "Is this right for me?" Here's 3 top questions to think about: First, are you financially prepared, can you afford it? There are many surprising costs involved when buying a foreclosure. For example, you may find huge repairs, lots of vandalism and damage to the property as a result of neglect and missing kitchen appliances. You may have to pay possible liens against the property or unpaid taxes from former homeowners and other unexpected twists. Second, who is going to repair or fix the place? Are you hiring a renovation company and if so, are you comfortable living in the home while workers come and go throughout the day? Keep in mind the project could take up to 6 months or longer, can you wait or will you be stressed? Third, what is your timeline on buying a house? Are you willing to wait for paperwork to get filed? Foreclosure homes for sale can take up to a year before the closing date. So if you make an offer then you may not hear from the bank until 3 months later.

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Tuesday, July 12, 2016

REMAX Real Estate Lansing Michigan School Data and Homes For Sale for Top Realtors

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Selling Your House? Best Pros and Cons of Having an Open House in Lansing Michigan

Once you decide to put your house on the market in Lansing Michigan, our Dewitt MI REMAX real estate agents can guide you the rest of the way. One important factor to consider is whether you decide to have an open house. There are many advantages to having an open house sign in your neighborhood. Although you might see nosy neighbors at the open house who are not serious buyers, think about this: they might be able to provide positive insight into the neighborhood or community in case buyers have questions that the realtor cannot answer. In addition, prospective buyers, couples or families have the ability to tour your house without feeling pressured into buying it or putting an offer on the table. This gives families time to walk through the home, ask questions, and browse. This is especially useful if a family is unable to schedule a showing earlier in the week, so having an open house is a great way for them to see the home on the weekend, making it very convenient. Second, since realtors often place open house signs at least a week in advance, potential drivers passing by the home may be interested in the upcoming weekend event. Having yard signs in front of your house helps attract buyers and additional advertising. Third, both the realtor and seller are able to receive 'real time' feedback by asking buyers their opinion on what they thought of the home. Talk to your realtor to decide what is best for you. As an additional resource for sellers, click here to view top home inspectors in your area.

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Monday, July 11, 2016

5 Most Popular Roof Installation Contractors and Builders in Dewitt MI, Charlotte and Lansing Michigan

New to town, first time home buyer, or did you recently purchase a house for sale in Lansing Michigan? Are you are thinking of renovating and hiring a professional to repair or replace the roof, flooring, windows and other mechanical items in need of updating? Our REMAX Dewitt MI office provides home owners, realtors, and real estate agents with suggestions on top roofers who are licensed and insured professionals. These local companies serve residents in Okemos, East Lansing, Grand Ledge, Charlotte MI, Potterville, Eaton Rapids, Dewitt, St Johns, Laingsburg and more.

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Thursday, July 7, 2016

Best Local Dentist Professionals and Doctor Offices in Dewitt MI within Greater Lansing Michigan

Lansing Michigan features beautiful surrounding cities north of highway 96 along US 27 including the neighboring countryside of Dewitt MI. Relocating to a smaller community and becoming a new resident in a small city is exciting but can be challenging if you want to find the nearest grocery store, local restaurant, doctor offices, animal hospital or seek out the local dentistry. Of course there is always the yellow pages but you can check social media outlets or drive around town to see what's available. Dewitt features three of the best dentist offices in town for you, your children and your family: Dewitt Dental Associates with Dr William Schoonover, Dave and Andy. His practice is located in Downtown Dewitt on Main Street. Vitek Family Dentistry, PC with Alexa M. Vitek - Hitchcock DDS. This dentistry is located in the Schavey Plaza Mall near RE/MAX and Rite Aid. David Fedewa, his office is on Herbison Road near US 27.

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Top Upcoming Events in Grand Ledge MI Family Fun Activities in Lansing Michigan

Lansing Michigan features the best summer events and top upcoming activities for family, friends, newly wed couples, kids, and grandparents! This July weekend is the Grand Ledge MI Annual Auto Show and Craft Fair. Location is Fitzgerald Park in Grand Ledge, South of Dewitt and West of Okemos and free to the public. Many crafty vendors will be selling their popular handmade and household items such as jewelry, glass, pottery, knitting and crochet hats and scarves, purses, art work, paintings, baby clothes, and woodworking art. Sing along or dance to the wonderful oldies music from the 50s, 60s and 1970s. Stroll through the park to view the classic old cars. Delicious breakfast and lunch will be provided by the local A&W and Lions Club. Picnic tables are available for sitting.

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Wednesday, July 6, 2016

Moving to a New Town? Meet Community Neighbors in Dewitt MI and Lansing Michigan

Moving to a new town can seem difficult especially when you do not know anyone in Lansing MI or Dewitt Michigan. You may have many concerns including how you and your husband or fiance will meet new neighbors, how to get acquainted in the neighborhood or community and how your kids will make friends. Will my children excel in this new school district? But chances are good that you found a wonderful area for your family. Now you need to let residents know that you're here and excited to start anew. Consider getting involved in top non profit organizations or groups in order to meet people. You could join the popular YMCA, local book club, walking group, or volunteer as a parent in middle or high school activities, volunteer at the library or join City Council, City Hall or participate in the Dewitt Area Recreation Authority social gatherings. If you like to stay fit and enjoy an active lifestyle, enroll in zumba or dance classes in Clinton County.

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Lansing Michigan's 7 Best Tips to Sell Your House When Choosing REMAX Versus For Sale By Owner

Deciding to sell your house on your own as a for sale by owner or choosing RE/MAX Dewitt MI Real Estate Agency? Do you have a potential buyer interested in purchasing your Lansing Michigan house? Before you jump on the band wagon and decide to do FSBO, ask yourself these questions to avoid costly mistakes: Have you already met with an attorney to verify you are doing everything correctly? Do you have the correct paperwork and forms to fill out for both seller and buyer or did you print random documents from the internet? How about mediation, what do you know about how this impacts your sale? Are you familiar with the term, "Seller's Disclosures?" Are you familiar with title companies, what fees they charge you and how they prorate taxes? If you answered "no" to any of these questions, you may want to consider hiring a professional real estate agent who has knowledge in housing transactions. You may be thinking, yes, as a for sale by owner, this appears highly profitable but ask yourself, why are you not considering a real estate agent to help you? Here's the advantages of having a professional: First, they have access to more digital marketing tools than you do. They have the MLS system (this program feeds out listings to housing websites on the internet and other real estate companies in the area). Second, their agency has money to advertise your home in the paper, magazines, brochures, local news, radio, TV. Third, real estate companies such as RE/MAX are more reputable and well known by prospective buyers, and people will trust a brand name agency over private homeowners. Four, for sale by owners increase their chances of engaging in "dispute resolution" after the closing. What does this mean? If the new owner finds something wrong with the house (water damage, leaks, etc), they can sue you and take you to court. At this point, you will need to hire an attorney and pay out of pocket costs at your own expense. On the other hand, Realtors are insured and also have access to their company attorney. Five, what do you know about the prospective buyers touring your house? Have they been pre-approved for a loan to buy the house? If the potential buyer is not pre-approved for the price of your home, then they are wasting your time. Six, for sale by owners will most likely sell their property under value. See the chart below. According to the latest Keeping Current Matters article this month, for sale by owners sell their house substantially lower than if they worked with a real estate agent and could received almost twice as much money. Seven, although you may be frustrated with paying for an agent's commission fee (3%-6%), you still may earn more profit in the long run.

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Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Top Home Remodeling Tips for Lansing Michigan Owners: How to Add Value to a House

Did you buy an old or outdated home in Lansing Michigan and you have decided to fix it up and start a few DIY projects to update rooms? Have you thought about which renovations in your Dewitt MI home will add value to in case you decide to sell your house later? Here are the best tips for homeowners: First, replace your front door. Why? This is the first thing that many prospective buyers will notice even before they walk into a home. Make a good first impression. Second, replace the siding if it's already rotten, moldy or falling apart. Choose vinyl since it's affordable, easy to install and looks great. Third, upgrade your kitchen cabinets, add fresh paint, knobs. If you can increase your budget, then rip out older countertops and add an island or bar. Four, add a patio or outdoor deck for extra living space. This can help make the home "appear bigger". Five, update your bathroom from the 1960's. Replace the vanity sink, brown toilet, lighting and update the plastic bathtub to a shower or tiled tub. There are many affordable and reliable companies and handyman workers in your area who can tear out old materials and make your bathroom look modern, check Facebook for reviews or see our blog post: List of Home Renovation Companies

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The Best Place to Work in Greater Lansing Michigan: RE/MAX Dewitt MI

Moving or relocating to Greater Lansing Michigan? Are you interested in changing career fields to real estate? Have you thought about selling homes to potential buyers? As a RE/MAX Real Estate Agent, your job is an amazing and rewarding experience. Each branch is independently owned and operated. However in Dewitt, we offer employees and agents top resources, tutorials and the best one on one training from the Office Administrator as well as Broker Patrick Feldpausch. Agents learn digital marketing tools available as a phone application, computer or on the ipad. These programs include Fusion, ShowingTime, and TransactionDesk. Our weekly Wednesday training are free and focus on setting up online social media pages including Facebook, LinkedIN, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Google Plus, and Blogs. In addition, we help our realtors enhance their personal REMAX Leadstreet website to syndicate to Google or Bing.com by using accurate SEO tags and keywords so their websites are shown on search engines. If you join our team, then you may be entitled to participate in our Buyer's Agent Program. This program allows new realtors or agents with difficulty obtaining leads to be offered a chance to start anew. Our staff will provide a list of Zillow or Realtor.com clients for you. In addition, we provide business cards, open house postcards, flyers, and buyer packets for you to get started. We will be with you every step of the way. If you are interested, please contact our office or email us below.

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