Jill Gourand's Blog

Posted on 01/19/2020
Keeping Up with Keeping Up
Photo by Monkey Business Images via Shutterstock It’s easy for a home to get out of hand with all the things that come through the door every week. Here are a few tips for keeping up with the never-ending clutter that enters your home. Create a Shoe Station Set up a location at each entry door for family...
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Posted on 01/12/2020
Home Improvement Advice Turned Myth
Photo by Rades via Shutterstock Not everything you’ve heard over the years about home improvements actually “improves” your return on investment. In fact, there are some myths that continue to crop up that surprise homeowners when they price their homes to sell them on the market. Learning the difference between a change you make for your family to...
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Posted on 01/05/2020
An Introduction to Home Equity
Buying your first home is a big decision; one that involves a lengthy process of saving money, building credit, and planning the next phase of your life. However, owning a home comes with one major payoff: home equity.Simply put, home equity is the amount of your home that you’ve paid off. However, it does get more complicated when we...
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Posted on 12/29/2019
Tips to Reduce Damage to Your Windows During a Storm
Photo by OpenClipart-Vectors via Pixabay The windows in your home not only supply security while allowing fresh air and natural light to filter in, but they are also essential to keeping energy costs down and they contribute to the overall value of your home. During a windstorm, here are some ways you can protect your entire home as...
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Posted on 12/22/2019
How to Prepare Your Home for a Blackout
In a not-so-distant future, American homeowners may not have to worry about blackouts any longer. Tesla’s giant battery recently powered up Australia’s grid after a power outage in just milliseconds. And, with new, green technologies, constantly being pursued, it could be within reach to say goodbye to blackouts once and for all. However, we’re not quite there yet. And,...
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Posted on 12/15/2019
Selling Savvy to Today’s Smart Buyers
Image by wavebreakmedia from Shutterstock If you've owned your house for a long time and are putting it on the market, take time to consider how the buying and selling process has changed. Today’s buyers are both smart and cautious. They have access to more information than was possible a decade ago. Research shows that buyers begin shopping...
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Posted on 12/08/2019
Loan Options for Luxury Home Buyers
Photo by Vincent Rivaud from Pexels When you buy a luxury home, you have several options when it comes to paying for the home. While some luxury buyers invest fully in the home and purchase outright, most find that opting for a mortgage of some type keeps options open and reserves capital for other things. Mortgages can be...
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Posted on 12/01/2019
Determine If a Residence Is Right for You
The definition of a "dream house" varies from homebuyer to homebuyer. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to determine if a residence is right for you. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you evaluate a home so you can decide whether to proceed with an offer to purchase. 1. Review a Home's Features...
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Posted on 11/24/2019
What You Need to Know Before Applying for Your First Home Loan
While buying a home is a huge decision that should entail a lot of planning and preparation, applying for a mortgage can be surprisingly easy. Just like with other lenders and creditors, a mortgage lender will want to know that letting you borrow money will be a safe investment. Applying for a mortgage is all about ensuring just that....
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Posted on 11/17/2019
How to Shop Smart in a Seller's Market
Post Photo by Mohamed Hassan via PixabayIt's easy to believe you don't have much leverage if you're getting ready to buy in a seller's market. Unfortunately, that sense of frustration can result in desperation, which can ultimately lead to overpaying on a home. Before you accept your fate, consider how you may have more power than you think. Start...
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Posted on 12/10/2019
Another Property Sold - 1461 Stirling Ave, Pontiac, MI 48340
Buyer could not perform, so this home is back on the market! Location, location, location! Own for less than rent. This clean, move in ready ranch is situated on a large double lot (over a half acre), just a half mile from Auburn Hills. Many updates include newer roof, furnace, and HWH. Fantastic starter or rental opportunity. This property also qualifies $2500.00 in grant money. Contact agent for details. Close to Great Lakes Crossing, Freeways, venues and Tech...
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Posted on 11/14/2019
Video Tour - 3113 Buss Drive, Commerce twp, MI 48390
Picture perfect, like new ranch home. Open floor plan makes this home live large. Many updates include newer roof, matte stainless appliances, beautiful hardwood flooring throughout. Generous sized bedrooms, private master suite and first floor laundry. Finished basement nearly doubles your living space. Large entertaining areas with bar area, built ins and plenty of storage. Stunningly landscaped backyard with private quarter acre setting and mature trees. Paver brick patio adds to your outdoor entertaining space. Easy commute to M-5 and M-59. Close to shopping dining and venues. Minutes to Dodge Park for picnics, walking trails...
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