Pain Stoler
248.840.0044

Sal Impastato

248.763.2223

BLOOM:FIELD Over 5,000 Square feet of
living space in this open floor plan home tucked
away on natural beauty road. Large living room
with 12' ceilings, wall of windows and French
doors fills the space with light. All new island
kitchen boasts glazed cabinetry, granite tops,
stainless steel appliances and breakfast room
with fireplace. First floor master with all new
bath. Walk-out lower level features family room,
wet bar, exercise room and private bedroom
suite. All new decking, new landscaping and
circle drive. Must see! $499,900

BLOOMFIELD Gracious French inspired 1st

floor master colonial with views of Kirk in the
Hills. Stunning 40' marble foyer with sweeping
staircase. Spacious living room and dining room
great for entertaining. Cherry kitchen with island
boasts vaulted breakfast room adjacent to family
room with tray ceiling, fireplace and French doors
to rear patio. 2nd floor family bedrooms with
study area Complete walkout lower level with frill
kitchen, great room with fireplace, home office,
exercise room and 5th bedroom. A true dream
home! $999,000

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DOWNTOWN BIRMINGHAM

Prime location for this updated
townhome. High end finishes throughout
including newer island kitchen with
granite and stainless appliances. Living
room and dining room boast cherry
flooring, fireplace and doorwall to serene
private patio. Master suite with jetted tub
and separate euro steam shower. Finished
lower level with fireplace. First floor
laundry 2 car attached garage, walk to
everything! $465,000

BIRMINGHAM Four bedroom renovated
charmer with a huge yard located on a
premier street near town. Living room with
arched entry, fireplace and bookcases leads
to sunny library/solarium. Classic white
kitchen with granite tops, butcher block
island, stainless appliances opens to vaulted
family room with fireplace and custom
built-ins. Upper level features master suite
with walk-in-closet and white marble bath,
finished lower level playroom, beautiful
landscaping. $995,000

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Follow these five tips for buying the
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1. Look for "intelligent" steam gener-
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tem will deliver the most reliable per-
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area.

3. Spend more time steaming than
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use to avoid calcium buildup. This
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4. Check for certification by a
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as Underwriters Laboratories (UL),
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