Tips and Thoughts on Life and Living

In my last blog entry, I mentioned that I don't hold open houses for properties in rural areas. One member raised an important issue when she responded by saying that if "no one can hear me scream", she won't hold the house open. The issue of safety is always in the forefront for members of the r...

About half of the territory I work is rural in nature. For you city folks, that means that the homes can be a mile apart and are located on a dirt road. A lot of the homes I list are at least 30-40 minutes from a city and require a map and compass to reach.  So the question is: Is it a viable bus...

Over the past couple of weeks, I've had the pleasure to sit down with several first-time homebuyers. As a real estate professional, I believe part of my job is to help these folks with their decision by providing them the information they need to make the right decisions for themselves. Sometimes...

As I headed out on the road this morning, those words from Sgt. Esterhouse on Hill Street Blues floated through my mind. It wasn't long before I realized how important they were, especially here in Michigan. On a 20 mile stretch of highway, I saw at least 6 accidents and another 6-8 cars in the d...

I spend a lot of time on the road each day and am often wandering the back roads of the area around Chelsea. With winter upon us, I find that there are a few things I have to keep in the car for emergencies. You may find some of these items helpful to have on hand as well. For warmth: Have a blan...