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"Expect the Best" Mike

Friday, December 18, 2009

Sleeping Giant in the Greater Lansing Area - The Grand River

One of the sleeping giants in the Greater Lansing area is the river. Gillespie Group showcased the Grand River Waterfront downtown this past Fall, by providing boat tours to the downtown patrons and local officials. Here's a great clip on what Pat Gillespie said and illustrated so well on his tours.



A positive mood is in the air for the Greater Lansing Real Estate Market in the future, as we continue to work our way through this current recession. While the State is at 14.7; Lansing/East Lansing unemployment is at 10.6 which continues to work its way down. (See good news for Lansing Michigan)

Greater Lansing is a great place to live, work, and play.

“Expect the Best” Mike

Mike Bowler Sr. ePRO, CRB, GRI, SRES
Coldwell Banker Hubbell Briarwood
1020 S. Creyts Road, Lansing, MI 48917
Phone: 517-492-3400 Fax: 888-832-6203
email: Mike@MikeBowler.com
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Saturday, December 12, 2009

iPhone Technology Will Change Real Estate Marketing Forever in the Greater Lansing Area

Buying or selling a home in today’s greater Lansing, Michigan real estate market can be complicated without having the proper expertise and guidance throughout the process. Technology is changing rapidly for marketing homes with syndication, iPhone technology, text messaging, and other consumer centric tools that are bringing more information, quicker, to home buyers. Here's 2 iPhone apps that play a big role in home finding, financing and other on the spot answers for the agent, home buyer and seller. Enjoy your tour.

Trulia just released an updated version of the Trulia iPhone App and a brand new mobile web site accessible on every mobile phone! Now it’s even easier to find homes for sale and other real estate info on the go.



View real estate information on every home around you — as you move — using the Zillow iPhone App. It's free! Walk or drive through a neighborhood and see Zestimate® home values, homes for sale, recently sold homes, Make Me Move® homes and more.



Internet marketing with websites, Blogs, and social networking is a paradigm shift that requires re-tooling marketing strategies of real estate companies and agents. I am prepared to employ the latest techniques and services for your benefit, just like you've grown to expect from a professional. Real estate transactions are complex, involve large assets and demand competent representation. Now, in today's market it requires an Internet marketing specialist to get you proper exposure on your home and help you get happily moved.

"Expect the Best" Mike

Friday, December 11, 2009

Buying a Home in Delta Township is a Great Choice

Buying a home in Delta Township is a great choice for those moving across town or across the nation. Many of the demographics and featured amenities are covered in the Delta Township video below. I'm sure you'll be impressed.



Delta Township is a great place to own a home, work, and play for all ages. Home ownership is affordable and many new developments over the past 5 years have continued to make all residents feel proud to say, "I live in Delta Township."

Buying or selling a home in today’s greater Lansing, Michigan real estate market can be complicated without having the proper expertise and guidance throughout the process. Community information - about service - restaurants, services, parks, things to do, local government and development projects, are only a few of the many services you should expect from your Realtor. Visit my website for tips that will assist you.

"Expect the Best" Mike

Mike Bowler Sr. ePRO, CRB, GRI, SRES
Coldwell Banker Hubbell Briarwood
1020 S. Creyts Road, Lansing, MI 48917
Phone: 517-492-3400 Fax: 888-832-6203
email: Mike@MikeBowler.com
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Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Tips. Hints, & Thoughts to Prepare Your Home for Sale in the Greater Lansing Real Estate Market

Homes that I pre-visit for marketing in the Greater Lansing real estate market sometimes need minor repairs and decorating prior to final photos and virtual tours being created.

This proves to be a big advantage by preparing early and having things you can do to prepare a house for sale? Here are tips, hints, thoughts and ideas for sprucing up, cleaning out, decorating, staging, creating a great first impression and making a house appealing to buyers.



I am prepared to employ the latest techniques and services for your benefit, just like you've grown to expect from a professional. Real estate transactions are complex, involve large assets and demand competent representation. Marketing properties, home selection and financing are just a few of the skills today's consumer looks for when they select a real estate professional. I am prepared to offer my clients the knowledge and expertise to counsel them in relocating, buying, investing or selling the family home.

In today's market, you need someone who knows what they're doing and will work hard to get the job done. My knowledge of the real estate market, negotiating skills, and ability to listen to clients' needs and desires keep me ahead of my competition.

"Expect the Best" Mike