Fall is here. What steps can you take now to protect your home from the upcoming winter? Every winter, the windy, cold wet weather damages thousands of Michigan homes. Don't let yours be one of them. Hi, I'm Michele Shinedling from Heritage Real Estate and now that fall is Continue Reading
A Realtor’s Advice on the Best Paint Colors and New Carpet
Fresh paint and new carpet CAN help a home sell faster and for more money - but only if the paint and carpet are just right. When clients ask me if they should paint or install new carpet prior to listing, I almost always say, "Do it!" Hi, this is Michele Shinedling Continue Reading
September 2019 Market Update: How Likely is a Recession in 2020?
How likely is a recession in 2020? This is the question of the hour. It's on everyone's mind. Fed chairman Jerome Powell recently stated he does not expect a recession in the near future. Continue Reading
Top 5 Things to Prepare Your Home for Sale
What are the best five things to do when preparing to sell your home? De-clutter! Streamline your belongings! Get rid of STUFF and toss out old junk! I always tell buyers to pack up anything they won’t be needing for the next couple of months. 1. Clean! Make sure your home Continue Reading
Our Online Engagement Marketing Puts Your Home In Front of Thousands of People Where They are Shopping: Online
You need to meet a buyer where they are shopping. Hi this is Michele Shinedling from Heritage Real Estate and today putting a sign in the yard, posting a listing online, and hosting an open house are simply not enough. In fact, the National Association of Realtors Continue Reading
Do You Like Shopping Online? So Do Home Buyers!
When was the last time you went shopping online? Amazon, Google, Macy's, Target? Well guess what? Real Estate is really no different. When you're selling your home, placing a yard sign on the front lawn and sticking it on the MLS is not enough - it's no longer cutting it. Continue Reading
Homebuyers Shouldn’t Worry About 2008 All Over Again
Last week, realtor.com released a survey of active home shoppers (those who plan to purchase their next home in 1 year or less). The survey asked their opinion on an impending recession and its possible impact on the housing market. Two major takeaways Continue Reading
The KonMari Method: Helping You Prep Your House For Sale
One of the biggest challenges sellers face when listing their house is decluttering. Cleaning out some of the more personal decorating choices allows buyers to imagine themselves living in the house. Those planning to sell soon are in luck! Marie Kondo, the inventor of Continue Reading
5 Reasons to Sell This Winter
Here are five reasons listing your home for sale this winter makes sense. 1. Demand Is Strong The latest Buyer Traffic Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that buyer demand remains strong throughout the vast majority of the Continue Reading
2 Factors to Watch in Today’s Real Estate Market Whether Buying or Selling
When it comes to buying or selling a home there are many factors you should consider. Where you want to live, why you want to buy or sell, and who will help you along your journey are just some of those factors. When it comes to today’s real estate market, though, the top Continue Reading