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Hello, my friends call me "Margie" I hope to make you a friend too. A native of Alpena, working in the city I love because of the nice people, and the wonderful water frontage on 5 area lakes and the Thunder Bay River running through the city! The water brings birds, geese and swans that are fun to watch not to mention the swimming, boating and fishing. What an inspiration!!! The city is friendly, comfortable and it is easy to feel safe here! There are wonderful things to enjoy here as well, the Northeast Michigan Besser Museum and Village, The National Waterfront Sanctuary and Museum, Alpena Community College, the annual Michigan Brown Trout Festival, Rotary Kiddie Park, the Band Shelter on the Bay, the boat harbor for docking and fishing, Thunder Bay Arts Council, 2 wonderful live theatres and several movie houses. This is to name only a few of the many and continuous opportunities in this area. Alpena is a wonderful place to rear children with the best of schools and other activities and arts available. The experience I offer in the real estate field is over 30 years of service and Broker of Alpena's #1 Team for Sold properties from 1992-2008. This team is full time and are top producers. We have three wonderful children and 4 very, very special grandchildren. I work hard to make customers my friends by the end of the transaction. If you would like a personal resume, including professional education, sales awards, affiliations and community involvement and service please email at mhaaxma@i2k.net or call 989-356-1177 or cell phone 989-464-7209 I look forward to meeting you.  |
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Home Inspections >If It Is Broken Fix It
Most houses have a few "little" problems, like leaking faucets, a stove burner that won't light, or electrical outlets with too much "spark". These defects may not seem very important--unless your house is about to go on the market.
We rarely have difficulty getting sellers to agree to paint, replace worn carpets or plant a few flowers in the front yard. These kinds of repairs obviously increase the overall appeal of the property. However, if any of the major systems in your home need maintenance, it is also prudent to have the necessary repairs made. Have your furnace, central air-conditioning system, plumbing and wiring checked as part of your pre-marketing efforts. The best rule is--if it's broken, fix it!
The purchase agreement requires that a house be conveyed with all the systems in working order, and most buyers will bring in a home inspector to identify any potential problems. During the period of time between the "meeting of the minds" and the removal of the inspection contingencies, the buyers are the most vulnerable to an attack of buyer's remorse. This is also the time when anything that hasn't been repaired could become a major issue.
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What is currently the most sought-after amenity in the majority of upscale homes?
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Technology that "enables" a home with features such as structured integrated wiring and broadband Internet access is the current amenity of choice. |
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