Jill Gourand's Blog

Posted on 02/07/2021
How to Qualify for a Conventional Loan
Photo by Evan Dvorkin on Unsplash A conventional loan is the most common type of mortgage used to secure a home purchase. Conventional loans are backed by private lenders and typically conform to the standards established by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. In order to qualify for a conventional loan, you must meet several specific requirements. 1. Debt-to-income...
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Posted on 01/31/2021
Recipe: Pecan, Coconut & Date Bars
Photo by Polina Tankilevitch from Pexels Looking for a healthful treat? One that will keep you energized when you need a boost? Or a treat for the kids to replace sweets or cookies? These scrumptious Pecan, Coconut & Date Bars might be just what you're looking for. Great for travel, camping or giving to friends and co-workers, they...
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Posted on 01/24/2021
Cabinets: Doors vs. Shelving
Photo by ginsburgconstruction via Pixabay Nothing completes an open floor plan better than open shelving. Open shelves present everything for the world to see. They transform what may be a cluttered, dark, hidden space into one that becomes a place of not only function but of style. Open shelving complements the Minimalist, Industrial or Scandinavian Modern styles. But...
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Posted on 01/17/2021
Why You Should Use a Property Manager
Image by PourquoiPas from Pixabay There are a lot of responsibilities, commitments, and labor involved with being a landlord; are you ready for the obligation? A better idea is to hire a property manager to oversee and maintain your investment property for you, providing you with more freedom and time for things that matter. Plus, this demonstrates an...
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Posted on 01/10/2021
How to Take an Old Painting and Make it Yours
Image by Juraj Varga from Pixabay If you're looking to get creative but to do so on a budget, then one fun activity to look at is upcycling an old painting and making it more personal to your style. By old paintings we mean those $2 thrift store oil paintings and popular prints you nabbed for cheap at...
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Posted on 02/12/2021
26312 Culver St, Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081-3332 is now new to the market!
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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Posted on 02/11/2021
26312 Culver St, Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081-3332 now has a new price of $204,900!
Absolute gem! This newly remodeled beauty is sure to please. 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 in eat in area, to the Large great room with stone fireplace. You?ll feel right where you belong. Newly finished upstairs master with new carpet, brand new half bath and large walk-in closet. Daylight basement prepped for bath will add additional living or entertaining space. Extra large 2.5...
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Posted on 02/08/2021
26312 Culver St, Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081-3332 now has a new price of $214,900!
Absolute gem! This newly remodeled beauty is sure to please. 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, built in hutch in eat in kitchen, to the Large great room with stone fireplace. You?ll feel right where you belong. Newly finished upstairs master with new carpet, brand new half bath and large walk-in closet. Daylight basement prepped for bath will add additional living or entertaining space. Extra large 2.5 car and right sized, fenced back yard complete...
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Posted on 02/07/2021
Video Tour - 26312 Culver St, Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081-3332
Absolute gem! This newly remodeled beauty is sure to please. 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, built in hutch in eat in kitchen, to the Large great room with stone fireplace. You?ll feel right where you belong. Newly finished upstairs master with new carpet, brand new half bath and large walk-in closet. Daylight basement prepped for bath will add additional living or entertaining space. Extra large 2.5 car and right sized, fenced back yard complete...
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Posted on 02/07/2021
26312 Culver St, Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081-3332 is now new to the market!
Absolute gem! This newly remodeled beauty is sure to please. 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, built in hutch in eat in kitchen, to the Large great room with stone fireplace. You?ll feel right where you belong. Newly finished upstairs master with new carpet, brand new half bath and large walk-in closet. Daylight basement prepped for bath will add additional living or entertaining space. Extra large 2.5 car and right sized, fenced back yard complete...
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Posted on 02/03/2021
Video Tour - 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 02/03/2021
219 Chicago St, Lake Orion, MI 48362-2833 is now new to the market!
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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