…REAL ESTATE RENTALS THORNBERRY OF WEST BLOOMFIELD PRESENTS 5 YEAR LEASES FOR SENIORS. Thomberry Apartments of West Bloomfield invites Seniors to take advantage of our very special 5 year leasing program. By signing a 5 year lease, you allow yourself the luxury of sitting back and enjoying all the amenities that make Thomberry the perfect place to call home. Amenities like: •West Bloomfield location • Close to the Jewish Community Center...…
…REAL ESTATE RENTALS THE FANTASY OF IDLE LUXURY. Your Chimney Hill provides every- thing you need to imagine that you're on a year-round resort vacation. Perhaps you'll envision St. Tropez as you bask on the sundeck. The sparkling pool could become, say, the Pacific off Kaanapali. An afternoon at tennis recalls the white-linen- and-cool-drink scene at Forest Hills. The clubhouse and fitness center could be a plush spa retreat in Arizona's c...…
…Experience a carefree lifestyle in the heart of Southfield. The comfort and conven- ience of a beautiful one or two bedroom apartment is just the beginning. A wealth of social activities and recrea- tional outings means there's never a dull moment. You'll share the camaraderie of friends in the dramatic eight-story atrium, handsomely appointed lobby, Clubroom, Billiard Room, Arts & Crafts Center and Greenhouse. You'll savor exquisite four-sta...…
…REAL ESTATE RENTALS W. BLOOMFIELD Lavish, Elegant And Convenient Living. Luxurious Weatherstone Townhouses, a prestigious Franklin rental community, feature 2 & 3-bedrooms, 21/2 baths, formal dining, great room with fireplace and private basements. The ultra-modern' kitchens have instant hot water. The two-car attached garage has an automatic door opener, of course. 24-hr. monitored fire/intrusion alarms. 29600/29900 Franklin Road • 5 -1...…
…REAL ESTATE RENTALS WHITEHALL APARTMENTS Luxurious 2 Bedroom Apartments • 2 Full Baths • Carports • Pool • FREE CABLE TV • SECURITY Adult Consmiusitm W. 9 MILE AT PROVIDENCE DR. IN SOUTHFIELD OPEN DAILY 9 a.m.-7 p.m. SAT 10 a.m.-6 p.m., SUN 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 557-0311 The Summit of Luxury... And a Free Month, too. SOUTHFIELD ONE BEDROOM from $525 SOUTHFIELD COLONY PARK APTS. • Free heat • One &.2 bedrooms • Carport • Laundry each flo...…
…REAL ESTATE RENTALS '11111111. Franklin River Apts. LUXURIOUS 1 & 2 BEDROOM APTS. RENT INCLUDES: • Plush Carpet • GE Self-Cleaning Oven • Deluxe Dishwasher • Patio • Cen. Air • Security Intercom System • Clubhouse with sauna • Heated Pool • Free Carport • Vertical Blinds IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY 12 MILE at TELEGRAPH RD. Office Open Daily 10 am-6 pm Sundays 12-5 pm 356-0400 SOMETHING BIG AT 12 MILE MIDDLEBELT 1300 square-foot apartments w...…
…REAL ESTATE RENTALS FOR SALE BOYNTON BEACH FLORIDA FLORIDA BOCA WEST WANTED TO RENT INDIAN SPRING — Decorator furnished 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1st floor condo. Heated pool. Three month minimum after Jan. 7. Luxurious 2 bedroom, 2 bath 1st floor garden apartment. Private entrance. Decorator furnished. Full laundry. All amenities. Photos. Seasonal or yearly. PALM AIRE, FL CYPRESS or OAKS January and February 855-4116 851-1231 626-3994 Yo...…
…REAL ESTATE FOR SALE JACK CHRISTENSON INC., •'t-' REALTORS ° WEST BLOOMFIELD imi-7 MICHIGAN'S #1 ERA REAL ESTATE COMPANY OPEN SUNDAY 1-5 4173 STRATHDALE LANE LONE PINE ESTATES—W. BLOOMFIELD Elegant contemporary 3 bedroom home on pond. Dream kitchen, vaulted ceiling in great room and foyer, 1st floor master suite, deck, mirrors, custom cabinetry and many other features. BLOOMFIELD HILLS SCHOOLS. Like new -- only 2 years old. By owner. $...…
…REAL ESTATE 1 NEW WEST BLOOMFIELD COLONIAL Built October, 1987. Four bedrooms, 21/2 ceramic baths, large master suite with whirlpool and 19x11 bath. Open 2 story foyer, family room/fireplace, formal dining room, 2nd floor laundry, air. Beautifully decorated and landscaped. 2400 sq. ft. W. Bloomfield schools. Must sell. $159,900. FOR SALE WEST BLOOMFIELD Walnut & Farmington Rd. Four bedroom colonial. Two full baths, 2 half baths, main fl. ...…
…REAL ESTATE FOR SALE FARMINGTON HILLS ROLLING OAKS BY OWNER Beautiful Sub! A-1 Quality! Three bedroom tudor colonial — has everything. Ceramic tile 2 story foyer, master bedroom with private balcony, large family room with fireplace and 2 doorwalls opening to deck, 2 1/2 baths, library, etc. — and best of all price reduced to $179,800. Immediate occupancy. Buyers only. 553-7862 Stunning contemporary 3 bedroom, 2 full and 2 half bath RANC...…
…REAL ESTATE Cranbrook FOR SALE ASSOC me REALTORS W. BLOOMFIELD "When you're ready to buy your Boca Raton residence call me and profit from my ex- perience." sgmsAgreogu COLDUJOLI. BANKeR FRED J. BERNSTEIN Realtor-Associate Call Collect (407) 483-9000 (407) 393-6965 Eves. 14 Mile/Middlebelt. Completely remodel- ed — contemporary interior. Three bed- room, 2 bath tri-level. Air, fireplace, 2 decks. Move-in condition. Farmington Hills ...…
…REAL ESTATE FOR SALE TIMING IS EVERYTHING! and now is the time for immediate oc- cupancy on this four bedroom colonial ROLLING OAK home. model, Spacious some new decorat- ing. Motivated Seller! $179,000. REDUCED FOR QUICK SALE Unique end unit townhouse condo in West Bloomfield, ap- proximately 2800 sq. ft. Private courtyard entrance. Finished walkout lower level. $129,900. SUSAN WEINSTOCK Ask for SHEILA MORGANROTH Ralph Manuel Associa...…
…REAL ESTATE FOR SALE FT. LAUDERDALE ACROSS FROM PALM AIRE W. DLOOMFIELD Adjacent to Pompano Race Track. Two bed- room, 2 bath condo. Newly decorated, completely furnished. Many clubhouse amenities. $62,500. Unusually beautiful 2-3 bedrooms, 2nd floor contemporary condo in Maple Place. Finished, divided basement. Many ex- tras & upgrades. $139,900. (305) 973-0349 1 - enk 661-6920 DEERFIELD VILLAGE OPEN SUNDAY 2 5 - Beautiful and spac...…
…REAL ESTATE The Herman Frankel Organization Presents FOR SALE LAUDERDALE LAKES CONDO FRANKLIN Walk to Franklin Village One bedroom, 1 1/2 baths, dressing room, walk-in closet. Furnish- ed. Active clubhouse. Near bus, shopping, medical center, shul-E7 movies. Steal at $27,900. Fabulous view of towering pines from both levels of this custom walk-out ranch. Three fireplaces, huge master suite and lovely private lot are just a few of the ame...…
…REAL ESTATE FOR SALE SPECTACULAR CONTEMPORARY PEBBLE CREEK W. BLOOMFIELD Gorgeous country decor. Three bed- room, 2 1/2 bath con- do. Step down living room and master bedroom suite with fireplaces, family room, 1st floor laun- dry, finished lower level. $220,000. with so much beautiful living space. Lovely garden room off great room, library, spacious white Formica kitchen with island and large eating area, large wrap-around deck looks to...…
…REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER W. BLOOMFIELD Superb condo in Green Farms. Master suite plus 2 bed- rooms, 2 1/2 baths, cen. air, garage. $140,000. RELOCATING MUST SELL Three bedroom ranch. Finished basement, a/c, patio. Many ex- tras. 19440 CHERRY HILL, SOUTHFIELD. For oppt. 433-1558 or 543-1680 569-0070 WOODCREEK CONDO BY OWN ER MUST SELL DRASTICALLY REDUCED FARMINGTON HILLS— Two bedroom, 2 bath upper unit. Neutral decor. Balcony ov...…
…REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BIRMINGHAM SCHOOLS W. BLOOMFIELD MAILING ADDRESS Frank Lloyd Wright style contemporary, BY OWNER 10 MILEICOOLIDGE Three bedroom ranch, 1 1/2 car garage, fireplace, new kit- chen, new carpeting, finished basement, central air. 3 1/2 acres — HORSES Four WELCOME. $47,900 399-0431, by appt. bedrooms, 31/2 baths, MOVING? Address State Owner anxious - price Effective Date Our greatest ai l■ 0 7 , Resource WEST B...…
…4 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BLOOMFIELD HILLS CONTEMPORARY RANCH Courtyard entrance and 10' ceilings keynote this 4 year old bi-level custom ranch in Bloom- field Hills Lone Pine area. Elegant Great Room (40x29) and Library (22x13) open to one of two screened porches. Wonderful Kitchen, walk-in pantry, and 1st fl. laundry. Spacious Master Suite (21x18) has .two walk-in closets, magnificent bath — whirlpool and shower. Walkout level includes Fami...…
…▪ I REAL ESTATE FOR SALE WOODCLIFF ON THE PARK WALK TO J.C.C. Wooded ravine offers beautiful private setting for 2 year old dramatic detach- ed ranch in W. Bloomfield. Soaring cathedral ceilings and windowall across rear of house affords open and airy feeling. Some of the special features are walk-out lower level with unusual deck, marble floors, steam bath, Roma soaking whirlpool, vanity in "her" master closet. Furnishings optional. Movi...…
…REAL ESTATE I FOR SALE LOWER STRAITS LAKE FRONT Vacant lots available in exclusive area. Homestead Shores Subdivision, sandy beach on all sports lake. Vacant lots ranging from $180,000-$325,000 — homes in area $500,000 plus. Ask for MARIE RELIANT REALTY ASSOCIATES, INC. Office 788-0400 Residence 363-3143 OPEN SUNDAY 1-5 6- 4E4.1640, Our e ast g Natural -sea- zpResource ‘4 \ 1 k #. THE AMAZING MARKET PLACE 4752 Wendrick, West Bloomfi...…
…Merrill Lynch Realty SHARP QUAD in Southfield on lovely treed lot, 4 bedrooms, 2.5.5 baths, central air, fireplace, new carpeting, wonderful decking, wet bar, recreation room, patio, family room, pastel carpeting with matching draperies. 851-8100. $119,500. SURROUNDED BY TREES this Frankel built ranch has private setting, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, formal din- ing room, fireplace, freshly pointed throughout, recreation room, patio, deck off ma...…
…The Family of the Late ZELIK H. KARBAL I OBITUARIES hml Announces the unveil- ing of a monument in her memory 1 p.m. Sun- day, October 9, at Machpelah Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. The Family of the Late The Family of the Late Announces the unveil- ing of a monument in her memory 10 a.m. Sunday, October 16, at Hebrew Memorial Park. Rabbi Nelson will of- ficiate. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Annou...…
…MONUMENTS BY BERG AND URBACH ROSE RYBACK, 83, of Oak Park, died Oct. 4. Survived by her husband, Sol; three sons, Bernard of Monsey, N.Y., Gor- don and Ralph Simon of Potomac, Md.; a daughter, Mrs. Max (Esther) Ap- plebaum; 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. BERNARD SANDS, 77, of Farmington Hills, died Sept. 29. Survived by a son, Richard S.; a daughter, Bar- S. Bower of North a Hollywood, Fla.; two sisters, Sylvia Cohen and Jeana...…
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…CONTENTS 12 Savoring the Empty Nest When the kids leave BY LINDA R. BENSON 18 EDITOR: Carla Jean Schwartz ART DIRECTOR: Kim MullerThym ASSISTANT ART DIRECTOR: Carol Steuer PHOTOGRAPHER: Glenn Triest PRODUCTION: Sherryl Adler Donald Cheshure Cathy Ciccone Curtis Deloye Joy Gardin Gail Laudicina Ralph Orme ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES: Lauri Bolte Susan Brooks Randy Marcuson Rick Nessel Danny Raskin Laurie Silberg Luxurious Pleasures BY RUTHAN BRO...…
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…TWELVE DIFFERENT WAYS TO MAKE YOUR HOME LOOK MORE BEAUTIFL1... THE DESIGNERS AT PIERSON'S. Pierson I interiors htoMP 4110 Telegraph Road • Bloomfield Hills, MI 48013 • (313) 642-0070 SPRING '88 9 …
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…SAVORING THE EMPTY NEST Many people make changes after the kids leave home, from where they live to the way they live BY LINDA R. BENSON 12 HOME 0 k, so you start going through a rundown on the latest update on "the kids": the oldest one got married five years ago and set up a private practice in Phoenix they are expecting a child momen- tarily; the second one, moved too, he's living in New York, has his own apartment near SoHo and is v...…
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…SUVMER COMFORTS A side from the enjoyment that home improvements MI can provide your family, additions such as swimming BY RUTHAN BRODSKY pools and decks can also enhance property values and real estate marketability. Whether or not you can recover the investment cost of a home improvement depends greatly on if the improvement is unique to your neighborhood, the buyers' interest in such an item, and how weathered the addition is at the tim...…
…THIS CORNER deck contains a small swimming pool. The pool area is closed off by a gate, for safety sake. The deck itself, which is above ground level, is surrounded by a railing. TIP TOP DECKS THE DECK SHOULD MATCH THE HOUSE, BOTH IN DESIGN AND IN PROPORTION. xperts in the business ad- vise customers who want an outdoor deck to find a company that will take the time to find out what you want by planning and designing your deck with you. "Yo...…
…IN THE backyard of a home, a private tennis court is luxurious way to get exercise while improving your game. SUMMER COMFORTS? Ze,, srow„4"Ateo • 0 4 A NEW FOAM SURFACE REDUCES WEAR-AND- TEAR ON TENNIS COURTS, AND ON PLAYERS SMASHING COURTS 11 he average cost for a new tennis court is about $23,000 including the fence, net and net posts, but not including any lights. Unlike swimming pools, tennis courts should be built only after the gr...…
…A LARGE, irregularly shaped pool and deck take advantage of the site. There is ample open area, for sunbathing; the large trees provide a shady area for the tables. The pool has extras like the diving board and spa. SWIMMING POOLS CAN BE BUILT IN ANY SHAPE YOU WANT -EVEN WEIRD ONES. PERFECT PLUNGES A Ithough Michigan sum- mers may not be sultry and the state may not en- joy the warmest springs and fall, more people are choos- ing to enjoy t...…
…A SOLARIUM with hot tub was added to a house on a wooded lot. The steps leading up to the hot tub platform are lined with flowering plants and shrubs. SUMMER COMFORTS ONCE A STRICTLY FUNCTIONAL STRUCTURE, THE SOLARIUM IS NOW A "SUNROOM EXTENSION." 5 olariums are the answer for those interested in enjoy- ing the out-of-doors all year round, but within the con- fines of less rigorous conditions. Once called greenhouses and once used primaril...…
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…POOL Continued from Page 21 maintenance for a pool if there's not a lot of trees around or you don't have many guests," explains Barbara. "We have both, but it's the shedding pine needles and seeds that constantly require cleaning up around the pool." The Kaplans use a solar cover to help maintain a warm water temperature for their 20' by 40' pool. Barbara does all of the maintenance including hosing the solar cover, brushing down the walls ...…
…Is YOUR POOL B.t.BY SAFE? FACT: U.S. SAFETY CONNISSION REPORTS — DROWNING as the 4TH LEADING CAUSE OF ACCIDENTAL DEATH. 64% of CHILDREN DROWN IN THEIR OWN POOL. A k HANDY HINTS TO STAY COOL , D v tkuo::!*A % t" %r SAFETY: • Tightly woven mesh fencing will not allow small fingers or toes a hold for climbing. CONVENIENCE & BEAUTY • Mesh fencing will not hurt unsteady toddlers who may fall into it. Yet is strong enough to repel even ol...…
