Landscaping for Everyone!

Gardening And Landscaping For Everyone To Try

Feeling inspired by the picture perfect landscapes in your neighborhood?  You can bring the beauty and goodness of flowers, fruits, and vegetables to your home, too! 

 

To begin - Make a Plan! 

The best way to move forward is to put your ideas in writing.  Make a list of your landscaping needs and wants.

 

 

 

 

Ideas to consider:

 

Vegetable Garden

Patio

Firepit

Bushes

Shrubs

Flowers

 

 

  

 

 

Spend a day or so watching the path of light that the sun makes as it passes through your yard, then familiarize yourself with which plants like full sun and which prefer partial shade. 

Watch your wind and rain directions and patterns and plant with these in mind, too.

 

Remember, there is no need to feel overwhelmed, and mature landscapes are accomplished over many years.  Start out with a small area, if you don’t like what you've planted, you can change it right away, or just change it next spring.

 

 

The best thing to remember is to try something new. Be creative, and don’t worry too much, because it can always be changed.

 

 

Inside Realty's Market Insider

 

Inside Realty's Market Insider 

 

 

Join us at www.insiderealty.com for the most current market information!

 

 

The Best Day Trips and Getaways in your Backyard

If you are thinking about day trips...

Vine2Wine

A custom winery located in nearby Northville. No appointment is needed, though you may want to check their hours first. They make custom wines, and let guests make their own. You can even make, taste, and bottle it yourself. Vine2Wine encourages you to bring friends or family for a delicious, fun, and entertaining time.

Check out their website at www.northvillewine.com for more information.

Heidelberg Project

This on-going art project is located in the heart of Detroit's east side. Tyree Guyton is the creator of the Heidelberg project and says that it's goal was to heal the community. It's working! Everyday visitors come to see the giant street-long artwork which is constructed of everyday objects...and houses and cars, of course. If you haven't been to the Heidelberg then I urge you to go and soak up some of the living history of Detroit. It's unlike anything else you will ever see.

www.heidelberg.org

 

Burchfield Park

Burchfield Park is located in Holt, which is part of south Lansing. If you are of the outdoorsy mindset then grab a partner and head to Burchfield. They have trails for hiking and biking, disc golf courses, swimming, fishing, and canoe and kayak rentals. Call ahead for availability on the canoes and kayaks, and keep in mind that state parks have vehicle entrance fees. On your next day off consider floating down the Grand River and rowing your troubles away.

http://www.pk.ingham.org

 

Fitzgerald Park

Earlier this year I went to Mackinac Island and hiked the interior of the park to find the "skull cave," and "crack in the island." These two attractions ended up being underwhelming and laughable. For a beautiful nature walk head to Grand Ledge - west of Lansing - and check out the ledges the town is so named for. The Grand River courses through the middle of this park and has island in the center, one with a large gazebo. A train track crosses the river for a rustic view. Rock climbers do indeed climb these ledges, and if you are uncertain about their majesty take my word for it and take the trip.

Here's a link for the park's address and other information.

 

 

 

If you are thinking about a getaway...

 

Penniman

Considering a romantic retreat? This cozy bead and breakfast is located in Plymouth. The house is historical in the Victorian and Neo-Gothic styles. Enjoy the feel and benefits of a b&b without having to travel several hours to get there. The owner's keep their dog on the premises so be prepared to pet a pooch.

Penniman

 

Windsor

For many people in Metro Detroit, Windsor is less than an hour away. If you have an enhanced license or passport, hop the border for a new skew on your state. Walk along the Detroit River for a beautiful view of the city, have breakfast or dinner on the water, shop the downtown area, or go to the casino. Crossing the border is hassle-free and there is a lot of free parking. They even take American money in Windsor so don't worry about exchanging it!

Windsor

 

Frankenmuth

Not far from home you can enter a whole new world. The town of Frankenmuth has everything from shopping and sights, to food and events. Stay in one of the historical hotels or just outside for a money-saving tip. Frankenmuth has a lot to offer for either a family getaway or romantic retreat. Plan your trip ahead of time and check out their list of events on the website, or take a spontaneous journey and be pleasantly surprised.

www.frankenmuth.org

 



EPIC 5k Run

 

 

Inside Realty, LLC at the EPIC 5K run in Pontiac.

 

 

 

 

E.P.I.C. Half Marathon & 5K Walk/Run and Inside Realty

Inside Realty is proud to have served the Pontiac community since 2008.  As a local real estate agency, we find that the best way to support the communities we serve is to become involved in the communities we serve.  The E.P.I.C. Half Marathon & 5K Walk/Run is an opportunity that we can't miss!  A chance to join with others in the community to make history in Pontiac's first ever charity half marathon and 5K is too good to pass up.

Why EPIC?  Because every child should have a chance to participate in summer camp!  Proceeds from your support will help make sure that happens. 

Why a Walk/Run?  It's a win/win.  KIDS WIN when you reach out to lend your support, and YOU WIN by joining with friends and participating in a health affirming event.

We invite you to join us in this local history making event.  Come and plan to walk with our group if you like.  Look forward to seeing you there! 

Please see Jeff Gibbs YouTube video, Founder of EpicCares.org 

Date: Saturday, June 22, 2013

Time: 7:00am - 12:00pm
Location: The Pontiac Silverdome,
1200 Featherstone Rd, Pontiac, MI 48341
Cost: Half Marathon $30/person ;  5K $15/person

Community Spotlight on Waterford Township

Community Spotlight on Waterford Township

Nestled in the heart of Oakland County, convenient to all major interstates, Waterford Township is one of the many great communities that we serve.

 

A perfect place to call home, Waterford Township boasts 34 beautiful lakes!  Perfect for nature lovers and lake sports enthusiasts alike, there are plenty of year round outdoor activities!

Boating, Waterskiing, Swimming

Snowmobiling, Ice Fishing, and Cross Country Skiing 

 

 

 

One of our featured listings in Waterford! 

 

 

 

 

 

Whether you are a current resident of Waterford or thinking about becoming one, don't miss the Waterford Historical Societies Log Cabin Days on June 29th and June 30th.  It's family friendly, free, and a great way to learn about local history.  Be reminded of the days before our modern amenities. 

Enjoy unique folk arts and crafts, hands on activities, a history tent, and live music!  

 

 

Fish Hatchery Park

 

 

 

Log Cabin

 

 

Grand Trunk Caboose

 

 

 

 

 Join your friends and neighbors at Fish Hatchery Park on 6-29-13 and 6-30-13 from 10 AM to 5 PM. 

Visit www.waterfordhistoricalsociety.org for more information.

 

Looking for a HUD Home?

 

www.hudhomestore.com


When you are searching for a home, you want to use every resource available.  And when you are searching the internet, you want to be sure you are using the right resources. 

www.hudhomestore.com is an excellent and FREE search tool for agents and the public in today's fast moving market. It is the official site for HUD Home listings throughout the country. 

It's important to know that you should NEVER be charged a fee for home listings! 


Always look for the official website for HUD Home listings as shown here:

 

When its time to begin your searching, starting from the home page, click Michigan on the map.

 

 

 

Next, simply type your search criteria into any of the fields within the search properties bar.  Search by County, City, or even Street.  Note that buyer type and status are drop down menus and will allow you to refine your search even further.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To view details of a specific property, click the thumbnail photo or property case number.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The case number, eligible bidders, and bid submission information is found on the left of this page.

 

The bid deadline date and FHA financing type is found on the right.

 

 

 

 

 

I hope this information will help you find one of the many excellent HUD Homes available for sale.  For more about HUD Homes or how to use the hudhomestore.com website, please contact our office at 248-758-0022, or send me an email at evduza@insiderealty.com. 

 

 

 

 

Susan G Komen Race for the Cure

My daughter, Belinda, and I were proud to participate in the Susan G Komen Race for the Cure today in Detroit. 

 

 

 

 

We had a great time with my daughters friends on the Vizion All-Stars Team and we were truly inspired by all the beautiful and brave women we walked with today.

 

 

 

Inside Realty's HUD Seminar

 

 

What's even better than a Successfully Selling HUD Homes Seminar?

 

A Successfully Selling HUD Homes Seminar featuring our guest speaker

Amy Beltz, BLB Resources REO Marketing Representative

 

 

Join us for our free outreach class contributing 2 hours toward your Con-Ed.

 

    June 6th, 2013 from 9:30 - 11:30 @ NOCBOR

 

This has been a very successful seminar series, consistently generating very positive feedback.  Plan on joining us with all your questions, we have answers for you!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Feedback from our previous attendees!

 

 

".... thank you so much for your HUD presentation... the information was well presented and the assistant presentors provided rich variety of background and opinion."

 

 

 

"Great team of people presenting HUD information yesterday, I learned a lot and enjoyed the interaction among all!"

 

 

 

 

Please RSVP to Sara at 248-758-0022 or sara@insiderealty.com

 

Look forward to seeing you there!

 

Why We Love HUD Homes

5 Reasons Why We Love HUD Homes!

When people hear the words "HUD Home" they often think it means that the home is linked to a program for which they must qualify.  Good news, not true!  The process for purchasing a HUD Home is much simpler than that!  Let's look at some important reasons to love HUD Homes! 

HUD Home =  a home that is being offered for sale by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

What makes them so great?

1. VALUE - Before a HUD Home ever reaches the market, it is thoroughly appraised and then listed at fair market value.  You can be sure that HUD Homes are listed at a price that is competitive with others homes in it's market.

2. VARIETY - HUD Homes come in all shapes and sizes...all price ranges...and all conditions!  Whether you are looking for a home that is in move in condition or if you're a handyman at heart, there is a HUD Home that is right for you.

3. TRANSPARENCY - The bidding process for HUD Homes is designed with total fairness in mind to all homebuyers.  Sealed bids are sent electronically to HUDHomestore.com.  At the end of the bidding period, all bids are opened at once.  The bid with the highest net to HUD is chosen, and there is no bias for financing type!  A financed offer is equal to a cash offer in this case!

4. HUDHOMESTORE.COM - An awesome tool for real estate professionals and the public alike to search for HUD Homes throughout the country and in their neighborhood.  All details, bid deadlines, and disclosures for the home are provided right online and the search engine is very user friendly.

5. EDUCATED LISTING AGENTS - Real estate professionals who are chosen to list HUD Homes in their area are the most highly educated in their industry.  They are required to stay on top of the latest updates to the HUD Home buying process, and to educate their fellow agents and the public about HUD Homes.  Inside Realty has the honor of listing HUD Homes throughout Southeast Michigan, and we would be happy to give you all the answers you are looking for when you find a HUD Home.

Please contact our office any time, open 7 days a week, at 248-758-0022.

HUD Seminar

Successfully Selling HUD Homes Advanced Training

 

Attention Agents!

In the spirit of our shared quest to bring outstanding service to our clients, we invite you to join us for the next Successfully Selling HUD Homes Seminar.

When:  Thursday, May 2, 2013 
             9:30am to 11:30am

Where:  NOCBOR
              4400 W. Walton Blvd.
              Waterford, MI  48329

Topics will include:

• Excellent Benefits that HUD Homes Provide to both Agents and Buyers.
• Advertising HUD Homes
• NAID and Broker Registration
• Bidding and Submitting Offers
• Sales Contracts

Join us with all your questions!

Of course, both myself and my staff are always available to answer any questions you have throughout the HUD Home sales process.  But if you are like most people who have already joined our seminars, you will see the benefit you gain in hearing your fellow agents questions answered as well.  It's a great setting for getting any specific examples addressed.

And did I mention the Con-ED credits?  This is a FREE outreach class, contributing 2 FREE hours toward your Con-Ed!

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Please RSVP to sara@insiderealty.com, or call our office at 248-758-0022.