• How the Interest Rate Affects Buying Power

    by Jackie Hawley

    If you’re reading this article there’s a good chance you are already aware that mortgage interest rates have been on the rise. According to the Freddie Mac web site the average interest rate last year for a 30 year fixed mortgage was 2.96% with .7 points. When I checked that site May 4 the quoted […]
  • The Importance of Curb Appeal

    by Jackie Hawley

    Spring is approaching and soon most of this year’s home sales will be hitting the market. Spring and summer are typically when most of the homes sell in North Oakland and Lapeer counties. But it is also the time most houses go on the market. And if you are trying to sell those houses are […]
  • The Importance of Curb Appeal

    by Jackie Hawley

    Spring is approaching and soon most of this year’s home sales will be hitting the market. Spring and summer are typically when most of the homes sell in North Oakland and Lapeer counties. But it is also the time most houses go on the market. And if you are trying to sell those houses are […]
  • New Bill Introduced to Protect Homeowners in Property Tax Foreclosure

    by Jackie Hawley

    State rep, Gary Howell of Lapeer, has introduced House Bill 4219 that would allow MI homeowners to keep the excess proceeds when their house is sold. At this time if you lose your home for back taxes, the county can sell it and keep what is owed PLUS any equity in the house. This bill […]
  • All Sports Lake Lapeer Home for Sale

    by Jackie Hawley