Why Are Sump Pumps Essential?

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Just recently, a great client of ours named Larry asked us about sump pumps. Are they a reflection of basements that have had leaking problems in the past? In other words: does the sump pump say anything about the home?

Over 20 years ago, sump pumps were included in the building code. Any new construction property requires a sump pump. It sits in what's called the sump pit; when water from the outside of the home seeps into the backfill zone and through the gravel, it is funneled through the weeping tile to the sump pit connection where the water then fills the sump pit. At this point, the sump pump pushes the water through a discharge line that pumps the water away from the foundation. In short, the pump protects your foundation from water damage! 
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This is a time-tested and reliable method for keeping basements dry. If the power goes out, there are two methods to deal with the situation. Some people have a water backup system, while others have a battery back up system. In other words, there are always backup plans when it comes to getting water out of your basement.

If you have any questions about this topic, or if you have real estate questions of your own, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We would love to hear from you soon!

Our Featured Listings Will Amaze You

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Today we'd like to show you some excellent properties we have available that are surely not going to last very long.

One of our properties is located in Canton's Cherry Hill Village. This home has over 3,500 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, a 3-car garage, granite countertops, and a huge walk-in pantry. The master bedroom has a great bathroom that even comes with heated floors! There's also a first-floor library and two-story ceilings in the living room. This home is a steal at $430K!

Our next featured property is a ranch-style home in Southfield. The floor plan is inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright, and has a square footage of 1,920. This home has 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. It sits on a peaceful and cozy lot, where you'll be sure to see wildlife in this wooded area. This home is currently listed at $120K.

Another property we have is an attached condo in Waterford. It features over 1,500 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, a finished basement, and excellent hardwood floors. This home is listed at $120K.

For any of you looking for new construction, we currently have 120 units of available condos in the Van Buren Township. Contact us for more details.

If you know anyone that might be interested in learning more about these excellent properties, please contact us!

Southeastern Michigan Real Estate Market Update

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Today I'm going to be speaking briefly about what's happening in the southeast Michigan real estate market. We hope that you use this information to your advantage when you're buying or selling in this market. We have a plethora of other resources available to help you, just ask us if you need help.

Here are some things to consider about our market:

• Interest rates have fallen below 4% for 30-year fixed rate mortgages, but they may not stay at such low rates for long. This means that if you're going to buy this spring, then you better act quickly before you lose buying power. Just a 1% increase in interest rates means a 10% decrease in your buying power.

• Median sale price has increased by 15% in our market since last year.

• Sales were down 6.1%, and this could be attributed to decreased affordability because of appreciation in our market.

• The average days on market is sitting at the same amount of time as last year, from 57 to 58 days.

• Inventory levels have also increased by 5% since this time last year.

Hopefully this provides you with a clearer picture of our local market. I think the main thing to remember is that affordability is high right now, and this actually helps both buyers and sellers. If you're serious about buying or selling real estate this year, please get into contact with us and we can get you on the right track!