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
Archives for 2019
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
Data Says April is the Best Month to List Your Home for Sale
The spring housing market is off to the races! The inventory of homes for sale is increasing, buyers are out in force, and interest rates have remained low, piquing the interest of buyers and sellers previously on the fence about making a 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
Top Renovations to Complete Before You Sell Your House
Some Highlights: If you are planning on listing your house for sale this year, here are the top four home improvement projects that will net you the most Return on Investment (ROI). Minor bathroom renovations can go a long way toward improving the quality Continue Reading