Properties by Terry

Here's how to protect yourself from being pressured into buying an extended warranty.

When to Buy Extended Warranty? Usually Never You just bought a new dishwasher, TV, tablet, refrigerator or other big-ticket item you’ve been want...

Pass along the financial lessons you've learned to the younger generations.

Making Financial Lessons a Family Tradition Teaching children manners and how to tie their shoes is one thing, but financial lessons are often p...

Did you know you can gift savings?

Contribute to a 529 College Savings Plan With Gift Cards Parents contributing to a 529 college savings plan may find it difficult, if not a little time-consu...

Did you know you can make your home eco-friendly and save money at the same time? Here's how!

How to Save The Earth and Your Wallet For many people, adopting an eco-friendly lifestyle is high on the list of worthwhile efforts. For o...

Lose your wallet? Call the credit bureau and ask for a fraud alert. Here are some important steps to take.

Steps to Take After Identity Theft Reacting quickly is essential after you’ve been the victim of identity theft. It can lessen the dama...

Overspending lately? Try freezing your credit cards (literally!) or one of these other clever tricks.

Keeping Your Credit Cards Out of Your Own Hands Overspending is easy to do with a credit card – way too easy – and can often lead to deb...

Is your home aging-proofed? Read these tips on aging in place.

Aging in Place: Safety Tips to Help Make It Possible One third of American homes today house residents over the age of 60, and 90 percent of those reside...

Being late on a debt--even six months late--doesn't legally allow a debt collector to harass you. Here's what you need to know about debt collection.

What Are Your Rights in Debt Collection? If debt collectors are calling or sending you letters demanding payment, you may be worried—and for ...

Check out these quick tips for paying down debt. What do you think?

3 Ways to Pay Down Your Debt Faster When we think about lottery winners, we likely imagine new cars and mega-mansions. But according to ...

These small tweaks can help you keep a cleaner home all week long.

Daily Habits to Keep Your Home Clean Cleaning doesn’t have to be a hassle if you keep on top of it. Here are some small daily steps...

You have to be on the same page.

What Couples Should Discuss Before Retiring Compromise is an important part of marriage. From deciding how much to spend on a new living room se...

Increasing your credit score takes time, but there are a few things you can do to quickly gain a few points.

Four Ways to a Higher Credit Score Improving your credit can take time, often many months. But there are some things you can do to rais...

Automatic transfers are just the start to effortless saving tricks.

5 Ways to Trick Yourself Into Saving Money The savings rate in America is pretty abysmal. Fifty-seven percent of Americans have less than $1,00...

When setting up any speaker, it's important to follow the display model!

Setting Up Your Surround Sound Speakers When you move into a new house, there are numerous things you’ll want to do early on to get your hou...

Say goodbye to your couch potato tendencies with these three alternatives.

3 Things to Do Instead of Watching TV Is your evening couch potato routine with your partner growing stale? It can be hard to find the ene...

My Valentine left me...will YOU be mine?? I have lots to offer...3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms (one even has a garden tub!!), an eat-in kitchen AND a separate dining room, a family room, and a living room. Oh! And a large deck where we can share warm summer nights. When you need your alone time, you can visit the splash pad and picnic areas that our park offers, or take a short ride into town for shopping and dining! Let's set up a time to meet!!
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349 Trillum Trail – $59,900 MLS # 2210098375 – Larger home in well-maintained, pet-friendly manufactured home community, located in the Oxford School District. This home has 3 off-street parking spots. Price includes structur...

Painted floors are trending—here's how to paint your floors the right way.

5 Things You Should Consider Before You Paint Your Floors Here's how to paint floors the right way, plus mistakes to avoid, according to a pro.

It could be the perfect time to sell your home! Get a professional estimate of your home's worth or call (248) 628-7700 for a quick chat.

Terry Zimmerman
Licensed Realtor, Lifestyle Advisor, Marketing Specialist

Free Home Valuation Tool It could be the perfect time to sell your home! Check its value now or call (248) 628-7700 for a quick chat.

The market has been relatively positive for interest rates as mortgage rates in general have been floating in a very tight range. If you’re thinking of refinancing, there are some risks of waiting.

Terry Zimmerman
Licensed Realtor, Lifestyle Advisor, Marketing Specialist

Refinancing: The Risks of Waiting If you’ve been thinking of refinancing lately, as many certainly have, it might be a good move to go ahead and make the move. Especially for those who have been on the fence over the past few months.

It's important to make sure you understand all of the costs you could incur, as the expenses associated with condo ownership may go beyond your mortgage payment.

Terry Zimmerman
Licensed Realtor, Lifestyle Advisor, Marketing Specialist

3 Surprising Costs You Could Incur After Buying a Condo A condo can be a good investment, but high association fees or special assessments could come as a surprise.

Your evergreen trees are there for you, so it’s time to be there for them (and by this we mean making sure they look good).

Terry Zimmerman
Licensed Realtor, Lifestyle Advisor, Marketing Specialist

How to Prune Outdoor Evergreens Without Ruining Them They're around all year, so you might as well make them look good.

Write-off thresholds haven’t changed since 1997, and median home sales prices have more than doubled over the past two decades, affecting many long-term homeowners.

Terry Zimmerman
Licensed Realtor, Lifestyle Advisor, Marketing Specialist

How to Avoid a Tax Bomb When Selling Your Home The profit you make when selling a home may be taxable. Here's how sellers can reduce their capital gains tax bill.

If cabinets are the star of a kitchen, hardware is the unsung hero. Those little drawer pulls and cabinet k***s do a lot of heavy lifting—both practically and aesthetically.

Terry Zimmerman
Licensed Realtor, Lifestyle Advisor, Marketing Specialist

Kitchen Cabinet Hardware Ideas You Can Easily Recreate If you're looking to freshen up your kitchen without overhauling the cabinetry, start with an overhaul of the hardware.

Unless you know how to handle yourself throughout the insurance claims process, the disaster might just be getting started. Here are six common mistakes homeowners make during this critical time.

Terry Zimmerman
Licensed Realtor, Lifestyle Advisor, Marketing Specialist

When Mother Nature Hands You a Catastrophic Insurance Claim Here are the worst mistakes a claimant can make when facing a catastrophic insurance claim.

An increasingly popular tactic to make your home buyer offer stand out more is the use of a seller rent-back agreement.

Terry Zimmerman
Licensed Realtor, Lifestyle Advisor, Marketing Specialist

Seller Rent-Backs Can Be A Powerful Tool In A Buyer's Toolbox Allowing a seller to live rent-free in a home for an agreed upon period of time might just help buyers close the deal. One of the complications of a hot housing market is that the intense competition for homes is making it harder for home sellers to plan their next move.

Thinking about selling your home? Get a professional estimate of your home's worth.

Terry Zimmerman
Licensed Realtor, Lifestyle Advisor, Marketing Specialist

Thinking of Selling Your Home? Thinking about selling your home? Click for a professional estimate of your home's value.

Today commemorates the civil rights leader and is designated as a national day of service. Therefore, consider helping your community by calling a senior who may be lonely, picking up litter or supporting your local food bank.

The right eco-friendly projects not only make your home look and feel better, they save you money and up your return if you decide to sell.

Sustainable Home Upgrades That Can Save You Big Bank These projects may pay off in more ways than one.

Your bathroom may not be the most obvious space to experiment with new trends. However, the (usually) small square footage makes it a doable update anyone can take on.

Bathroom Trends That Will Be Everywhere This Year Interior designers share the bathroom trends that will dominate.

Having good credit helps you prove your creditworthiness to potential lenders. If you’re hoping to buy a home, having a good credit score is key, since it helps you qualify for a mortgage.

How Long Does It Take to Improve Credit Score Enough to Buy a Home? Credit repair companies sometimes promise almost instant results, saying that they will do the hard work. However, there’s no secret to raising your score, and it can’t happen overnight.