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I am confident that you will find the service and expertise you require in my team and me as your representation. Our track record of buying and selling homes is a testimony of my team’s success in navigating through many of the most difficult circumstances in the real estate industry. You need someone who can guarantee you results and who understands both the real estate market and the financing programs that are available in our market. I think of my team as “Solution Specialists” and we are known as experts in identifying different options and getting results. With today’s economy, you need an expert to buy or sell a home and that is what the MacIntyre & Cowen Team offers: service, knowledge, and experience. http://www.pmachomes.com 517.999.2675

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Tidbits: What To Ask Yourself Before Purchasing Your First Home

Below are some very important tidbits that any first time home buyer should know, before they decide to purchase a house.

1. Know your current household budget and lifestyle, to help you decide how much you can afford for a mortgage payment.

2. Determine what your needs are. EXP - Do you want to take care of your lawn and snow removal, or would you prefer a condo that handles the exterior maintenance?

3. All of the costs that a buyer incurs even before owning the home. EXP - property inspection fees, application fees, appraisal fees, etc.

4. On going costs. EXP - utilities, taxes, repairs, homeowners insurance.

5. Finding a REALTOR. It's always great to have a REALTOR that is working for you and your needs. REALTOR's understand the market, and can be very helpful with assisting you in the whole process.

If you believe that you are ready to purchase a house, and/or have any questions. Please call the office at 517-999-2675. Also make sure to check us out our Facebook fan page at http://www.facebook.com/pmachomes , and follow us on Twitter @PMacHomes.
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Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Tidbits: Presentation is everything!

Presentation is everything! Here are some very helpful ideas and tips from HGTV's Front Door "How To Make Buyers Bite" Article.

1. A nice entry way - First impressions really are everything. Impress the buyer from the start.
EXP: Repaint the front door

2. Hardwood floors - Have the most durability, and a good hardwood floor will never go out of style. Most buyers are hunting for hardwood floors.

3. State of the art fixtures - Fabulous fixtures to a house, are like diamonds to a woman. They never go out of style.

4. Stainless steel appliances - Who wouldn't want a kitchen like Wolfgang Puck!

5. Grass is greener - Is the grass really greener on the other side -YES! A good drive by appeal is always important.  EXP: Plant a nice flower bush.

Have any more questions, or need any professional advice - Please check out the below website.

http://www.pmachomes.com/sellers.asp
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