Southfield, MI

I took this picture on my way home from showings. I was tired and worn out. It was on I-696 in Southfield MI when I saw this. I pulled over and walked back to take the picture. It was a beautiful sunset.

I remembered no matter where we are at or how our day has been. There are always beautiful things in this world. We just have to take the time to look around us.

And there is always the hope of a new tomorrow. A hope that tomorrow will be better. May your tomorrow be better.

Russ Ravary your metro Detroit real estate agent

Hello everyone!

I just want to share this link about "Produce the Note", I have found it very helpful.

http://www.consumerwarningnetwork.com/2008/06/19/produce-the-note-how-to/

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For information on seminar:

http://www.megaeveningevent.com/real-estate-event-details.php?id=229

Knowing what other homes have sold for in the area is an important piece of information for an Oakland County first time home buyer. Sure looking at the public records is important and so is looking at the sellers disclosures.

But knowing what the latest home have sold for is really important. Here is how you should compare the homes that sold to the home you are looking at.

1. Location. The sold homes should be within 1 square mile of the home you are looking at without crossing any major road. The closer they are to the subject home the better. If the sold homes are in the same subdivision the better it is.
2. Same style of home. Only use ranches if the subject home is a ranch. Colonials to colonials. Split levels should be compared to split levels.
3. Date of sale. The sale date of the comparable homes should be less than six months. Again the sooner the date of sale the better. Sometimes the market changes even in six months.
4. Same amenities, same size, same number of rooms etc. The closer the sold homes in quality, size, and amenities the better the comp is.

By getting comps you can see what the prospective should be worth. So many Oakland County home sellers over price there home. So if you are an Oakland County first time home buyer ask your Oakland County realtor for comparables. It will help you determine what price you should offer on a home.

Russ Ravary your Metro Detroit real estate agent

Search Metro Detroit homes for sale

Oakland County first time home buyers part 1 - pre-approval letters MI

Oakland County First time home buyers part 2 - where to start and do next

Oakland County first time home buyers part 3 - how to read listings and pick houses to see

Oakland County first time home buyers part 4 - what to look for when looking at homes

Oakland County first time home buyers part 5 - what to look for structurally

Oakland County first time home buyers Part 6 - tips and tricks on how to keep the information straight

Oakland County First time home buyers series part 8 - listen to your Metro Detroit real estate agent

Introducing an investment strategy to help our environment by conserving energy and creating buildings with eco-friendly materials and methods of construction

Detroit, MI - A lot of people are concerned about the impact of real estate development on our planet. Though investing in real estate has been profitable; many would like to invest in our environment and help to preserve the planet. Earl E. Bird, III, REITs expert, was recently interviewed and this subject came up. Earl said, "New construction will always be necessary and there are real estate management groups who specialize in eco-friendly and green construction."

Earl talked about the new website, an online brokerage for REIT investors, the REITbuyer.com. "This site is a great resource for researching different management companies, including the ones who specialize in the green methods of building. This new method of construction produces attractive buildings that are more sustainable, using less power and water, meaning they cost less to manage and earn a better profit."

Earl believes all industries should be making an effort to conserve energy and all of our scarce resources. Since energy conservation is a growing trend, it makes sense to focus our investments in the greener side of the market.

"These days, companies are bragging about their construction methods and maintenance plans being environmentally friendly," said Earl. "It makes good sense to invest in REITs that support eco-friendly construction."

REITbuyer.com is an online brokerage information site specializing In REITs and Real Estate Mutual Funds - The World's first and only site dedicated to REITs Real Estate Mutual Funds. This is a place for the small investor to own a piece of world class real estate. The above press release is not the opinion of SaveDaily. Any advice given is option of writer. Savedaily is not endorsing this press release. http://www.reitbuyer.com/ is not broker or dealer. All investments are risky by nature and professional advice should be sought.