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How Home Warranties Work


If you are a buyer or seller your agent may be recommending you purchase a home warranty to protect yourself.   But what does a home warranty cover and is purchasing a warranty right for you?  We cover the differences between home insurance and a home warranty and what is covered by a home warranty.   Guest Brian Heath from America’s Preferred Home Warranty takes us through the process when you need to use your policy and how the repair is made and paid for and addressing some common myths about home warranties.  Once used primarily by those selling their home,  we also share how today current homeowners are using home warranties to manage repair and maintenance costs. 

 

 

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Donating Furniture Helps You Declutter


If you have furniture you no longer use or need but don’t know what to do with it we have the answer.  The Furniture Bank of SE Michigan is a local non-profit helping more than 2000 families every year through your furniture donations.  We share how your donations help you declutter your home and put your no longer needed items to good use helping others.  Learn more about the items in high demand and how easy you can schedule a pick-up.

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How to Reduce Stress When Buying or Selling


Buying or selling a home can be stressful.  And it’s not just first-time buyers and sellers that are impacted, anyone buying or selling can feel the stress at some point during the process.  We discuss the loss of control, the what-ifs you mind plays on you and other reasons you may feel stress during a transaction.  We share communication tips and how to use your mindset to your advantage and make the process a smoother and more enjoyable one.  

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Understanding iBuyers and Their Offer to Buy Your Home


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2020 Real Estate Forecast & 3 Tips for Responsible Home Ownership


What will the real estate market look like and offer to buyers and sellers in 2020?   Will home values continue their upward climb and how will the election play into market conditions?  We do a little real estate market forecasting and take a look at the impact of millennials in the market.   Then we discuss three important things you can do to help get you on the path of home ownership:  financial advisors, credit scores and personal sacrifices as well as other steps folks can take to help responsibly buy a home. 

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Threat to Home Rentals, Home Buyer Savings Account & Common Questions Answered


We get an update on the status of several important bills impacting home ownership in Michigan.  First topic is the current threat to rent your home as a vacation rental and then we get an update on the first-time home buyer savings account program that provides an financial tool to allow potential buyers and their relatives to contribute to a special savings account to help them buy a home.  We also discuss whether homeowners can legally video or audio record potential buyers that tour their home.   Then we talk share the common questions realtors get asked which typically have to do with market conditions, home values and the future and get answers from some local experts.

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Professional Interior and Aerial Photography to Market Your Home & Home Warranties


Marketing a home today involves using professional photography inside and out.  We talk about why and how interior photos are needed and the role that drone or exterior shots can have to help showcase your home and how all of this comes into play when using social media to market your home.  And then we discuss home warranties and the role they can play in helping prevent costly replacement or repair bills.  

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Fall Home Maintenance Tips & Why to Donate to the Furniture Bank


Fall is the perfect time to prepare your home for the coming harsh winter months.  We walk through a checklist for both the interior and exterior of your home and cover everything from gutters to furnace filters to attics and much more.  Paying attention to your home now can save you money and repairs down the road.   And then if you are getting ready to sell, move or simply looking to declutter your home, once you determine the items that you no longer need, now what?   The Furniture Bank of Southeastern Michigan is a local non-profit that will come and pick up your gently used furniture (such as beds, couches, tables) and in turn get your donated furniture into the homes of families in need.   Learn more about the Furniture Bank and how you can get involved.  

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Hispanic Homeownership & Home Warranties


Hispanic home ownership is on the rise.   We discuss what is behind the increase in Hispanic home ownership  and what some of the unique opportunities and challenges faced by Hispanics on their path to owning a home.   Then we chat with a Michigan CEO about his view of our economy and what to expect for the balance of the year.  And we discuss how home warranties can help your finances and protect your home.  

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