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How You Can Sell Your Home and Stay Safe Through the COVID-19 Pandemic Since the COVID-19 shutdown, there has been a lot of confusion about the type of businesses that are allowed. According to

As you know, a global outbreak of a respiratory disease named Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) started in China in late 2019. The virus has been detected in more than 90 countries, including the.

John VitelliMain Street Bank(586) 221-4243Your Spring 2020 Cleaning ChecklistSpring is a season of fresh starts: The weather is getting nicer, and plants are in bloom. So it’s no wonder that

 Some of the world’s wealthiest people made their fortune from real estate, proving that it is among the best ways to invest your money. Investing in vacation rentals is compelling; not

Thanks to new technology, researching and buying a new home is easier than ever. The same computer systems and internet connectivity that have streamlined the buying process have also made homes

If you have decided that it’s time to put your house on the market, then staging is an important part of getting the house ready for sale. As a seller, the advantages of staging your home

Owning a home is a dream come true. But the costs of homeownership can sometimes feel like a challenge.So where does that leave you if you’re hoping to expand your square footage, replace

Want a fast and easy homebuying process? Of course you do. So how do you set yourself up for success? Start gathering your paperwork.It may not be the most exciting part of buying a home, but it

AuthenticityTrusted Advisor. Skilled Negotiator. Expert Facilitator.I believe in authenticity. I want my clients to truly feel as though I have their best interest at heart when negotiating for.

Purchasing a home is a dream many have when thinking of family values; the dream of having a home of your own to spend holidays, raise a family, and create memories that last a lifetime. With these

Are you thinking of refreshing your home's decor? Or prepping to buy and decorate a new home?When it comes to home design, color choice is everything. Not only can color affect mood, but it can also

Do you know how a conventional mortgage differs from an FHA mortgage? Or why they would be different? Read the article below (link is also provided) to become more educated on the how and...&

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While you’re fussing over your bills, did you realize you’re making your landlord rich? Rentals are the most lucrative business to get into. It turns ordinary people into multi

                          Before you put your home up for sale, you'll want to ensure it's clean for all of the buyers that will come

Have you asked yourself any of these questions lately?  What home can I afford? How much can I borrow? How much will my mortgage payments be?What will my closing costs be for a

Your mortgage may come with a 15- or 30-year term attached to it, but that doesn't mean you have to wait that long to pay it off. In fact, if you have the funds or the will to make it happen, you

So you’ve completed all the previous steps and are now ready to take possession of your new home. So many things to consider, granted the seller has offered immediate occupancy, you get the

1. Pre-QualificationMeet with your mortgage professional and review your income, debt and credit profile. With this information, and a discussion identifying what monthly mortgage payment you would

So you have your pre- approval and your Realtor has helped connected you to the house you want to call home. Now what? It’s time to write the offer, and what exactly does that mean? It means

What is pre-qualification? Getting pre-qualified is the initial step in the mortgage process, and it's generally fairly simple. You supply a bank or lender with your overall financial picture,

So you decided that you want to buy or sell a house, now what are you suppose to do? Well, the first step is to find a dedicated, reliable real estate professional to help connect the dots. There

The purchase of a new home can bring out a large mix of emotions. Excitement, Scared, Happiness, Sadness, Nervousness to just name a few. You may think you know everything there is to buying a home