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 W Mitch 7V Broker National Award Winning Recruiter e are pleased to announce a new and exciting weekly feature for the readers of the Jewish News. Expert Realtor, Mitch Wolf; will be answering your real estate questions using his over 30 years of experience with first time buyers to empty nesters and everyone in between. As the broker and owner of Cranbrook Real Living and as a market leader in Southeast Oakland County, Mitch is proud to say he has been with this premier firm since it's inception. The real estate market is continuously changing and it is of utmost importance to have a real estate expert to guide you through the process. As designated Realtors, the agents of our company are held to the highest of standards set by the Metropolitan Consolidated Association of Realtors, the Michigan Association of Realtors as well as the National Association of Realtors. Our role as your advisor and negotiator is one we take on with dedication and commitment. 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 46 August 1 • 2013 Cranbrook, REALTORS Office: 248.626.8700 I Cell: 248.229.0036 mwolf@cranrealtors.com