Marvelous Mary's Sells MI Real Estate

What is one of the biggest fears that self employed people worry about and don't understand.  Getting that letter from Uncle Sam AKA IRS informing you that you didn't pay enough $$$$ moola to them for the tax year.  Oh my!  What to do... 1.  Don't Panic--if you don't have the cash to pay your tax...

Wondering what to do on a cold wintry night in MI?  Where to go for inexpensive entertainment in MI?  Bring the family along and enjoy Sixties picking pal Rick Novak and Banjo-Jim at The Living Room. Live! from the Living Room is an Acoustic Showcase created and hosted by Maggie Ferguson. Talente...

Livingston County MI  of Realtors released the January 2010 numbers.  Yipes, the numbers pretty much match up to what I am seeing in dealing with my home buyers and sellers.  Inventory is down and sales are UP!  January  2009 VS 2010 are 1,930 listings in 2009 and today 1,410 for January 2010    ...

Where can you spend $11 and have an entertaining evening in Livingston County MI?  At the Community Theatre of Howell!  This Friday my husband and I went to see "Escanaba in Love."  What a great play and better yet what great pricing for live theatre.  If you are looking for an evening of laughte...

I don't know about you but I was raised to put your money into savings, stocks and bonds.  My Dad always told me "You are young enough to ride out the market."  Well,  after last week's dip, losing over a $100,000 in paper makes me think twice.  Although I still believe that you should have a div...

This blog post is for all of those folks in 2nd marriages with children from first marriages.  And all those adult children who have parents in 2nd marriages.  I am writing this post from a personal experience and I want to save anyone else from the same heartache that my brothers and I went thro...

Pride of ownership shows in this home.  Four bedrooms (large master suite) 2.5 bath, formal living and dining room and more.  Home is within walking distance to area schools and parks.  This is a must see! Call MarvelousMary to schedule your private showing of this beauty.  810.844.2280

Is there less inventory on the market in your neighborhood?  Are you seeing bidding wars on properties?  Well, according to FHA Commissioner, David Stevens, address to NAR members he is seeing a stablization of home prices and expects home prices to increase in 2010.  Along with the increase in h...

I love to try new things....could be that is why I love sales!  Have you ever watched Zorro?  Were you envious of Capt Jack Black from PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN? A couple of weeks ago, I took an introduction class in fencing.  WHAT a blast!  Better yet, what a work out!  Brighton Community Center ...

I just attended an outstanding meeting sponsored by the Livingston County Women's Council of Realtors and let me share with you what I learned! The panel consisted of several top notch, highly successful realtors.  One in particular, works with lenders and lists only foreclosed properties.  She d...