Well, 2021 is off and running. The road still appears to be a bit foggy and the dust of 2020 has yet to fully settle, but here we are asking ourselves; is it time to buy or time to sell? 

According to Norada Real Estate Investments , "The combination of intense demand and the low mortgage rates has pushed home prices to levels that are making it difficult to save for a down payment, particularly among first-time buyers. While we still face economic and health challenges ahead, it is no doubt that the nation will continue to recover from this pandemic and an improving economy will continue to prop up the housing market competition. Industry experts believe the housing market will remain strong and is set to break more records in 2021."

With demand still high and interest rates low, don't waste another minute contemplating. Let's starting searching for your perfect dream home together, TODAY! 
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It is no secret we are living during some crazy times.  And, during these times we have never become more aware of 'cleanliness' and our daily habits. With that said,  we are sharing some tips from Homesnap on keeping some common home and personal objects clean during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Smartphones: Your smartphone should be disinfected two times per day. To effectively kill a virus or germs on your phone, use a disinfectant solution of at least 55% isopropyl alcohol. “Apple and Google have both confirmed that it is OK to use wipes that contain 70% isopropyl alcohol and it will not damage the phone,” {Homesnap notes.}
Laptops: Similar to your smartphone, wipe your laptop down two times per day with an antibacterial alcohol wipe (Clorox, Lysol, etc.) of at least 55% isopropyl alcohol, {Homesnap advises.} To clean the keyboard, lightly dampen a Q-Tip to get in between the keys.
Cars: The main areas to focus on cleaning in a car include door handles, the steering wheel, the shifter, seat belt buckles, and radio controls. You should quickly wipe down these frequently touched surfaces every time you return to your car after being in public. You can do this easily with disinfectant wipes or even soap and water. “Soap and water remains one of the most highly effective solutions to fight viruses and germs regardless if it has antibacterial properties or not,” {Homesnap reports.}
Keys: Car and house keys should be cleaned with soap and water (for non-electronic keys) or antibacterial wipes once per day. Keep your keys in your pocket or bag when out in public. Similar to washing your hands, wiping down the surface for at least 20 seconds allows the soap time to fully break down the virus or germs.

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​So, happy I was able to help a recent client of mine buy his perfect home in Mid-Eastern Michigan. We searched for over a year to find this gem with acreage, but we both couldn't be happier!  

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