Category: Lifestyle
Expect Multiple Offers in a Competitive Market
You’ve found your dream home and made an offer. You think everything is set and you’re planning a moving day in your head when you find out there are multiple offers on the table. Wouldn’t it be nice to not have to worry, because you know you’re offer was the most attractive? Over the past... Read More
Tips for Selling a home with Kids
Selling a home with kids can be tough, but these tips can make it much more manageable. Homeowners with young children face a common challenge when their house is on the market: How do you keep the home clean and ready for prospective buyers while maintaining a kid-friendly and safe environment? Keeping that “staged look”... Read More
January’s Agent Spotlight: Meet Gem Petty
Here at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Snyder and Company, we’re more than just realtors. Each month we like to take a moment to shine a light on one of our magnificent agents. This month’s agent spotlight is Gem Petty! Where did you grow up? I grew up in Edinburgh, Scotland. What do you enjoy... Read More
5 low cost tips to update a bathroom
Updating a bathroom is a great way to increase a home’s resale and the fixes are not too costly or labor intensive. Tip 1: Beautify Add decorative glass, stone tile or accents. Extra-wide wall tiles are popular and wood cabinets can be embellished with carved wooden inlays. Tip 2: Lighting Add more lighting options around... Read More
The 6 places to go in the Ann Arbor area to celebrate #NationalDonutDay
Today is one of the greatest days of the year, National Donut Day! If you’re looking for ways to celebrate, I have got you covered! Below are my suggestions on places to swing by today to grab some killer donuts from around town. 1. Washtenaw Dairy it was a great day #GOBLUE #dounutdelishiousness #itsgreattobeamichiganwolverine A... Read More
The 9 things you need to do first after buying a home
You did it! You were approved for a mortgage, the owner accepted your offer, and now the keys to your new home are yours. But that doesn’t mean all of the work is over. In a recent Reddit article people discussed their opinions on the best steps to take after buying your first home. We... Read More
Avoid these 8 staging mistakes
You may love your home, but that doesn’t mean everyone coming through the door will feel the same way. What may be “charming” to the seller may seem objectionable to a prospective buyer. Many sellers attempt to stage their home themselves and, in doing so, create mistakes that can actually sidetrack the sale of their homes.... Read More
Our 5 choices on where to celebrate #nationalnoodleday today
In case you missed it, today is National Noodle Day! Ann Arbor has a wide variety of restaurants that you can celebrate today at all over town. We’ve provided just a few of our favorites below: 1. Palio A photo posted by @danielle_marshall on Aug 5, 2015 at 4:33pm PDT Today might... Read More
Consider the emotional side of downsizing your home
For those already on the top of their property ladder, they may find that reversing course and heading down is the right decision for them. People downsize for a variety of reasons, from the “empty nest” syndrome to convenience or hardship. Here are a few things to consider as you contemplate moving to a smaller home.... Read More
It’s #nationalcoffeeday, where are you celebrating in Ann Arbor?
Today is National Coffee Day and we couldn’t help but be overwhelmed with all of the awesome coffee shops in Ann Arbor to celebrate at. We’ve narrowed it down to six places, let us know where you’re going in the comments section below. 1. The Espresso Bar We’re unrolling our new summer menu any day now and... Read More