from Home Seller’s FAQ on yourValleyProperty.com Q. Is it possible to schedule showings only when we’re at work so our evenings and weekends are not disturbed? A. Possible, maybe. Advisable, no. Ease of showing is one of a listing’s most critical selling points. The harder you make it, the longer it will take to sell…. Read More
Discounts for Home Sellers
Veterans in state Legislature work to improve conditions for all vets
By Stateside Staff for Michigan Radio There are two Iraq war veterans now serving in the state Legislature. Sen. David Knezek, D-Dearborn Heights, and Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Potterville, both took their seats in November 2014, and they’re working hard toward a goal of improving veterans’ affairs here in Michigan. Knezek and Barrett have already had… Read More
Selling or Buying a Home? Purchase Agreements Explained
This post includes a sample Residential Purchase Contract. The first step in making a smart purchase is knowing how the process will work. The sample contract and the information below should give you a good start. I’m always available when you’re ready to put your home on the market or begin house shopping, ~Bill… Read More
Honoring and Helping the Families of Fallen Heroes – Video
‘Honor the Fallen by Challenging the Living’, this is the motto of the Travis Manion Foundation’s 9/11 Heroes Run. This touching video explains the meaning and the relevance of the run. “If Not Me, Then Who…” from the Travis Manion Foundation web site: Shortly after the death of 1st Lt. Travis Manion in Iraq on… Read More
Memorials show metro Phoenix commitment to Veterans
There are many reasons that I love Arizona. For this, Arizona has earned my respect and my admiration…. ~Bill Tempe, Scottsdale, Chandler and Gilbert have all seen plans and, in some cases, construction, of similar projects with their own unique elements. Patrick Leary, The Republic | azcentral.com When plans to develop a replica of the… Read More
Adjustable Rate Mortgages: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Adjustable rate mortgages are loans with variable interest rates that change according to the market rates, as opposed to fixed rate mortgages, which guarantee a set rate for the entire period of the loan. ARMs may seem like a great idea some years, but in other years, you may wonder what you were thinking when… Read More
Hooray, A Diet-Cheat-Day Can Help You Lose Weight!
This just happens to be day 10ish, so here we go!!! Should it be pie, ice cream, brownies..ooooohhh brownies, maybe chocolate chip cookies? from GoodNews Network…. I love this site 🙂 According to a recent study, indulging in a diet cheat day could actually help boost your metabolism and lose weight. Sounds too good to be true, but… Read More
So many listings… so little time!
from Buyer’s FAQ on www.yourValleyProperty.com There seems to be so much to choose from right now, it’s hard to know where to start. Often we have only vague, preconceived notions of what we want in a home, with the result of never finding exactly what we originally pictured. I suggest that you compose a list… Read More
How much will this cost me? Home Buyer’s up-front costs.
Before you even think about investing in Real Estate, you need to know that you shouldn’t start shopping for a home without first setting aside a little cash. from ‘A Heads-up For Home Buyers’ 11 Things you might not have though about. This is an Investment, Treat it That Way. Consider carefully, your up-front costs…. Read More
An IRA for Real Estate?
Real Estate As An Individual Retirement Account Investment If you think the stock market is overvalued, you’ve been disheartened by the relatively low rates of return offered by your traditional fixed income investments or you need to diversify your retirement portfolio, you can open a self-directed Individual Retirement Account (IRA) that invests in real estate…. Read More

