Jeffrey Taylor of College Funding Resources continues to be a reliable source for college financing in today's troubled economy   West Bloomfield, MI--Jeffrey Taylor is known by many parents as your money coach. His expertise extends a whopping 20 years. He has helped many families navigate the confusing and intimidating maze of preparing a student for higher education.  In a recent interview, he passionately explained how parents can reduce college tuition costs long before their child graduates from high school.  Jeff shared the following tips for parents and children:   "Prepare yesterday! Waiting until today is costing you thousands of dollars. Most parents put their head in the sand pretending that going to college will take care of itself. The longer someone waits, the more expens... 11/04/2008

ChildGUARD The life of a child brings excitement and wonder into every family. Although you have a healthy child today, it's hard to predict what his or her future will bring. As a parent or grandparent, you have the opportunity to provide protection for your child or grandchild now and guarantee their future insurability, regardless of the road that lies ahead. Illinois Mutual's ChildGUARD plan is an inexpensive and easy way to begin a lifetime of protection for each of your children or grandchildren from birth to age 18. A one-time premium payment of $250 provides one unit (maximum two units per child) of protection which provides the following insurance guarantees: $5,000 from Age 0 to Age 13 $10,000 from Age 13 to Age 18 $15,000 from Age 18 to Age 23 This one-time payment will insur... 08/30/2008

Just Staged by RE:STYLE This house has lots of potential, even though it hasn't been updated. Fortunately, after a year on the market, the homeowners decided to take advantage of my Inventory Reduction Sale (2 months for the price of of 1!) and stage the house. We have already received positive comments from Realtors who had shown the house before the staging, so let's hope it moves quickly!               For less than one month's mortgage payment (not to mention all the carrying costs), we got this house staged to sell! 08/30/2008

What type of real estate agent are you?  There is a two blogs here on Active Rain today about an inspector doing his job and how the real estate agent acted afterward.  I am saying that the real estate agent acted unethically.  Sure it may not have fallen under any one category in our code of ethics.  But ethics are ethics whether they are written down or not.  We are working for people that need our help to find a good home.  That real estate agent should not be knocking the inspector for finding a major repair item in the house.  The agent should not be saying that they will put it out through the whole office not to use that inspector.  IT IS OUR JOB TO PUT OUR CLIENTS NEEDS BEFORE OUR PAYCHECK.  Sure times are tougher and we have to work harder to make money but don't show a bad sid... 04/07/2008

I work for a mortgage broker but I am going to give you an insight into the difference between a bank and a mortgage broker.A bank usually has different loan programs and rates for all of those programs.  Many banks have a set rate for each particular program.  A few banks allow their loan officers to deviate a little on the rates.  Each bank has their set of "guidelines or rules" that the loan must conform to.  If they don't they usually turn the loan down.  If it is a smaller, friendlier bank sometimes they will make exceptions.A mortgage broker usually represents 10 - 40 different banks and lenders.  So instead of one rate or one set of guidelines for a 30 year rate they may have 20 different rates and 20 different sets of criteria for that 30 year fixed rate.  That one of the differ... 03/29/2008

How can we possibly leave Mom in that place?  If you have asked yourself that question then you must be in the unfortunate position of trying to find a suitable senior care facility for a loved one.  Coming to the realization that your Mom is no longer able to live on her own and selecting a facility for her is probably one of the hardest decisions you will ever have to make.   West Bloomfield, MI--Stop looking for a "facility" and give your Mom all of the comforts of a private residential home specifically designed to provide personalized care for up to six senior women.  This is a resident to care giver ratio of 6 to 2.   Nannie's Inn is a 3300 sq. ft. ranch style home nestled in a country setting among mature trees in a quiet subdivision in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan.  This c... 03/28/2008

Alot of buyers today who are looking to purchase a home almost always say I am looking for a good deal, a foreclosure.  I then further ask them why do you think that a foreclosure is the only good deal out there?  They typically say, well I want to buy a home that is undervalued and live there for a while and build equity.  I always explain to the buyers that first with foreclosures Sellers Disclosures are not required which means that the Bank has not lived in the property and the property is offered as a  as is" condition.  This may not mean anything at the time and it might very well not ever be a problem but when things go wrong there is no one to point the finger at.  That is the first point the second point is that banks are not always as negotiable as someone needing to sell for ... 03/21/2008

Take the first step toward this unique care opportunity for your loved one West Bloomfield, MI--Nannie's Inn is a 3,300 sq. ft. ranch style home nestled among mature trees in a quiet subdivision in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan. This clean and beautifully decorated home is wheelchair accessible and every detail is designed to accommodate the various levels of care needed by our residents. Private and semi-private rooms are available to accommodate up to six female residents. An open floor plan that includes a large living room and sun room provides plenty of opportunity for either socializing in a group setting or finding a quiet place to read or reflect. A front porch and spacious rear patio surrounded by large pine trees are available to enjoy the outdoors. The staff to resident ... 03/18/2008

The real estate market in West Bloomfield, MI for August 2007 has remained pretty active. The average days on the market is relative to the condition and correct pricing of the seller's home. Homes for sale in West Bloomfield, MI (August 2007)* · There were 871 homes remaining available for purchase in West Bloomfield  Homes sold in West Bloomfield, MI (August 2007)* · 33 homeowners accepted offers on their homes (pending sales) · 49 homes sold (closed sale)· The average sales price of a home in West Bloomfield, MI was $353,324· It took an average of 140 days for a home to sell in West BloomfieldIf you are interested in selling your home in West Bloomfield or in southeast Oakland County, Deborah Johnson offers a free no-obligation home market consultation. For more information: www.visi... 09/01/2007