CUSTOM FRENCH MANOR RESIDENCE
Almost 1 acre estate setting in the City of
Bloomfield Hills. Entry level master with arched
ceiling, his & hers closets, exercise room, private
library and heated inlaid marble bath. Chef's
kitchen with soapstone counters, dual Sub
Zeros and expansive glassed breakfast area.
2 staircases, limestone slab foyer with expanded
gallery for art with museum lighting and wet bar.
Family room with built-ins, Pewabic fireplace
adjacent to kitchen. Bluestone patio. Possible
6 bedrooms.
$2,749,900
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The real estate market is continuously
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ALL-SPORTS UPPER LONG LAKEFRONT
Enjoy all of the amenities of lake living this
summer! Alex Bogaerts designed custom home,
remodeled in 06. Entry level master retreat
with his & hers walk-in closets & fabulous
bath. Additional 4 bedrooms up plus 5th
bdrm/exercise rm. Two-story great room with
stunning views of the lake plus large kitchen
and breakfast room open to the family room
all with walls of windows. Finished lower level.
Professional landscaping and expansive decking.
$1,750,000
Should I renovate my home before putting it on the market? Will
get my money back?
TOTAL SERENITY!
Outstanding home on 1.45 tranquil acres of
wooded property in Bloomfield with sweeping
vistas. Floor to ceiling windows. Spacious great
room with stunning custom fireplace, large
master retreat with spa-like bath & room-sized
walk-in closet. Gourmet granite kitchen with
breakfast room. Walkout lower level w/ private
suite, large family room with doorwalls to the
expansive patio.
$994,000
Submitted by Robert from Bloomfield Twp.
A great way to begin is with small items such a light switches and switch
plates as well as faucets and even door knobs. These small changes can
have a big impact on the way a home shows for a small investment of time
and money. Other key elements include refreshing the landscaping, adding
new flower pots to the front porch and a fresh coat of paint to the front door.
When thinking of a major renovation such as kitchen and baths, these rooms
may not bring as much return on investment as other large improvements.
Granite counters are appealing, but if the cabinetry is very old and not func-
tional the counters will be secondary. If the baths are clean and bright and
staged well with new hardware and decorative towels, a buyer will see the
potential while thinking they can live with the bath in its current condition.
Many buyers are not only scared off by the thought of replacing a roof but
also perceive the value of a home with an older roof to be substantially lower
than the actual cost of replacing the roof. Install a new roof will add consid-
erable value to your home.
THE HILLS OF LONE PINE
Soft contemporary with gorgeous views of
fountain from walls of windows. Granite kitchen.
Two story great room with fireplace, den, junior
suite plus 2 additional bedrooms and large
master up. Huge mud room & laundry. Finished
walkout. 24-hour manned, gated entry, common
pool, walking paths & tennis courts.
$644,900
Which is the best season in which to list my home?
Submitted by Susan from Franklin
There are definitely set cyclical patterns to the real estate market every year,
but those lines are beginning to blur more and more. It was often said that
Spring was the best time to list a home, and Spring in the real estate mar-
ket begins in February or early March. Listing any time in the summer has
always been desirable as well. With schools starting in September, many
buyers want to be in their new home before the start of the school year so
that kids can be settled and ready to learn, and at the same time taking
advantage of the weather and less hectic schedules in the summer to make
the actual move. But once school has started and the kids are in the swing
of things, serious buyers are still looking and fall continues to be a great
time to sell a home. Many homes show beautifully in the winter with a fresh
blanket of snow, a fire in the fireplace and a cozy indoor retreat when look-
ing for homes on blustery days. The time to list your home is when it works
best with your personal situation and will create the least amount of stress
for you!
WEST BLOOMFIELD
WITH BLOOMFIELD HILLS SCHOOLS
Stunning transitional colonial with multi-level
decking overlooking wooded setting. Open, flowing
floor plan with abundance of natural light. Gleaming
hardwood floors, updated granite kitchen, two-
story great room, formal dining room, large entry
level library Walkout with bedroom, full bath, full
kitchen plus family room & entertaining area. Huge
master suite with fireplace, dressing area, 2 walk-in
closets, large bath with shower & separate tub.
$539,900
RealLiving
If you have a real estate question IA contact Mitch at
mwolf@cranrealtors.com or 248
-8700
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Cranbrook,
REALTORS
Office: 248.626.8700 I Cell: 248.229.0036
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