Jill Gourand's Blog

Posted on 04/04/2021
Reduce the Time It Takes to Find Your Dream Home
For those who want to conduct a successful home search, it is important to plan ahead as much as you can. Fortunately, there are lots of things you can do to get ready to pursue your dream home and speed up your house search. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you reduce the time it...
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Posted on 03/28/2021
Which Home Improvement Tasks Should You Tackle before Sale?
Photo by Rudy and Peter Skitterians via PixabayWhen you’re prepping your home to sell, your “to do” list can get quite long, quite quickly. Which projects do you really need to tackle before listing, and which are best left undone? Talking to your real estate agent is a good first step, but this guide will also give you...
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Posted on 03/21/2021
Refresh Old Furniture with Upholstery
Photo by eric montanah from Pexels Furniture DIY projects can be fun and exciting. And better yet, these can help you save thousands of dollars. However, these projects take time, energy, and knowledge, which is where you’ll see a lot of people give up. But by learning some super simple DIY projects, you can get your hands on...
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Posted on 03/14/2021
What to Do If a Home Seller Rejects Your Offer to Purchase
If a seller rejects your offer to purchase his or her house, there is no need to panic. At this point, there are many things you can do, including: 1. Craft a New Offer to Purchase If at first you don't succeed, try again. Remember, if you find your dream house but your initial offer to purchase is rejected,...
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Posted on 03/07/2021
Expedite the House Selling Journey
The home selling journey may prove to be long and arduous, particularly for those who fail to plan ahead. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to expedite the house selling cycle and quickly achieve your desired results. Let's take a look at three tips to help you accelerate the home selling journey. 1. Understand Your Target Audience...
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Posted on 02/28/2021
Zucchini Potato Soup
Photo by Louis Hansel @shotsoflouis on Unsplash Looking for a soup for all seasons? Let Zucchini Potato Soup fill the bill. It's low-fat and light yet filling. It's power-packed with nutritious goodness, and enhanced with the perfect blend of spices and herbs. This recipe serves a party of 6 or more. If you have a food processor or...
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Posted on 02/21/2021
Should You Consult with Family Members Before You Sell Your Home?
If you intend to sell your house, you may want to let your family know about your decision. In fact, there are many reasons why you should consult with family members before you add your house to the real estate market. These reasons include: 1. You can address any concerns or questions. Family members may have concerns or questions...
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Posted on 02/14/2021
How to Transform Your Room in a Day
Photo by Dominika Roseclay via Pexels Giving your space a much-needed makeover doesn't have to take a lot of time or money. Whether you want to recreate the space for a party, prepare for a sale, or simply make an old room look new, here's a solution for you. Use these tips to completely transform your room in...
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Posted on 04/06/2021
1910 Valley Ln, Lake Orion, MI 48360-1870 is now new to the market!
This fabulous Orion condo has been painstakingly loved by one owner and move in ready. This bright, spacious open floor plan is sure to delight. It boasts brand new hardwood flooring on the main level, Master Bedroom with vaulted ceilings, ceramic baths, fresh paint, newer furnace and roof and finished walkout basement. Overlooks beautiful common area and has privileges on all sports Voorheis Lake with fee. Great location. Walk to Canterbury Village, Dog Park. Close to freeways, shopping, dining and...
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Posted on 04/03/2021
Another Property Sold - 5883 Windward CRT #Unit#7-Bldg#23, Clarkston, MI 48346
MULTIPLE OFFERS! HIGHEST AND BEST DUE BY 12:00 noon SUNDAY. 2/21/21 HARD TO FIND 2 BEDROOM, 2.1 BATH CONDO IN CLARKSTON AT THIS PRICE! MANY UPDATES INCLUDING: TOTALLY REDONE 1/2 BATH, NEW FURNACE, NEW A/C, NEW HOT WATER HEATER, NEW WATER SOFTENER, ROOF AND DRIVEWAY WITHIN 4 YRS, NEW MAJOR LIGHT FIXTURES,NEW CARPET, NEW LVT PLANK FLOORING, NEW KIT SINK & FAUCET, NEW CO2 AND FIRE ALARMS THROUGHOUT, NEW CEILING FANS, FRESH PAINT, NEW TOILETS IN BATHS, NEW EXTRA WIDE BASE MOLDINGS, NEW SENSI SMART THERMOSTAT. LARGE OPEN LAYOUT WITH DOOR WALL TO DECK AND PEACEFUL VIEWS. LOCATED AT END OF COURT FOR LOW TRAFFIC AND PRIVACY. CATS OK. DOGS MAYN...
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Posted on 02/19/2021
Another Property Sold - 219 Chicago St, Lake Orion, MI 48362-2833
Fabulous, updated Orion home just waiting for you to move in and make your own. All the work has been done for you! Newer Roof, furnace, and A/C. This charmer also features hardwood floors, fresh paint, new carpeting, even a new BathFitter ® with tub/shower fixtures are on their way. The entertainer in you will love the finished basement with wet bar and the fenced back yard with fire pit for the summer gatherings. There?s a 2.5 car garage and we?re not done yet. Year around outdoor fun with Friendship Park, walk the Polly Ann Trail or head to Green?s Park for swimming, boating (fee). Close to freeways, shopping, dining and venues. Award...
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Posted on 02/12/2021
Video Tour - 26312 Culver St, Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081-3332
It doesn?t get better than this! This newly remodeled home is move in ready with new fixtures, fresh paint, and hardwood floors throughout the main level. Spacious, open floorplan with so many possibilities. This home is full of charming features from the inviting covered porch, bay windows, maple kitchen with solid surface counter tops and built-in hutch, new dishwasher and oven, to the Large great room with stone fireplace. You?ll feel right where you belong. Newly finished upstairs master with new brand new half bath, carpet, drywall and large walk-in closet. Daylight basement prepped for bath will add additional living or entertaining...
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