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Metro Detroit real estate expert, Al Block, provides editorial, statistics, real estate listings, and useful community information to SE Michigan consumers--the Tri-County area population centers of Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne Countes and the surrounding area. Al Block, abr,gri,sres,qsc is a real estate industry veteran serving the industry since 1987. He is a Realtor for RE/MAX First, a limited licensed Appraiser and owner of Block Appraisal Service, and also an expert in real estate finance. Contact him at 1-800-SOLD-678

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Oakland County, Michigan 1st Quarter Real Estate Sales Statistics
As a public service I am providing you the much anticipated 1st Quarter Real Estate Sales statistics for Oakland County, Michigan detailing the most popululated communities such as Troy, Royal Oak, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Farmington, Bloomfield Hills, Read More...

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Macomb County, Michigan 1st Quarter Real Estate Sales Statistics
As a public service I am providing you the much anticipated 1st Quarter Real Estate Sales statistics for Macomb County, Michigan detailing the most popululated communities such as Warren, Sterling Heights, Romeo, Utica/Shelby Township, Roseville, Saint Read More...

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Government Springs HAFA without an April Fool's Punchline: Streamlined Short Sale Program Affects Home Buyers & Sellers
HAFA stands for Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program, but don't let the nice name fool you. Proof is in the results, so time will tell. Read on. Quickly, I will give some perspective on one of many reasons why the current real estate market Read More...

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How is Macomb County, Michigan real estate? Here is what you need to know for the most current statistics.
In order to properly interpret these figures or to find out the specific value of your property, please contact Al Block of RE/MAX First at 1-800-SOLD-678. Click here for First Quarter 2009 Macomb County statistics. Read More...

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How is Oakland County, Michigan real estate? Here is what you need to know for the most current statistics.
In order to properly interpret these figures or to find out the specific value of your property, please contact Al Block of RE/MAX First at 1-800-SOLD-678. ***Just click on the attached document to see the First Quarter 2009 Oakland County real estate Read More...

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Attachment(s): 1st quarter 2009 Oakland.pdf

Oakland County Real Estate Market Statistics--4th Quarter 2007
Oakland County Real Estate Market Statistics--4th Quarter 2007 Read More...

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New listing--Colonial For Sale in Montego Bay Subdivision, Sterling Heights, MI--needs a little TLC
• 1,857 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm colonial - MLS® #30550347 $199,899 - Lets make a deal. Montego Bay Subdivision, Sterling Heights Property information Read More...

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Price Reduced on 21426 Florence in Edinburgh Estates
Edinburgh Estates, Macomb Township - Unreal price on a real of a deal house!!!! Announcing a price reduction on 21426 Florence, a 2,600 sq. ft., 3 bath, 4 bdrm 2 story "Master suite w./potential for mother-in-law suite.". Now MLS® #30529295 Read More...

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Standard & Poor's 20 city report of real estate year-over-year prices. Metro Detroit price decline of almost 10% in 2006.
Click on this link for the full report. The news is not good, but in my opinion, better than expected. Contact me to know the facts about your specific area. Click here for the report. Read More...

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Macomb and Oakland County: Real Estate Performance Statistics 2006 vs. 2005; Breakdown by Community Details
Latest statistics available showing comparison of Macomb and Oakland County communities 2006 versus 2005 year end results of properties listed, sold, etc.. Very detailed and informative. May help in understanding market value of your area. Read More...

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Attachment(s): 2006 vs 2005 MLS stats.doc

Local authorities on manhunt for those responsible in slaying of automotive industry giant.
Are you responsible for the death of these two men? Their names are John and Horace Dodge. They are brothers. They have been deceased for quite some time, however, their spirit, an American institution lives on or does it? Last week their baby, Chrysler, Read More...

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Vacant land at 24637 Harrison in Harrison Township . . . SOLD in 3 days.
Harrison Township, Macomb County - Announcing Al Block's extraordinary marketing sytem is influential in selling a regular vacant lot in the Shook/Jefferson area. The property was build ready with permits, topographic and regular surveys, bond, plans, Read More...

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Are you on this list? See if you are next to be hit by the 2% tax on "services".
Happy Valentine's Day from Michigan's sweet heart, Jennifer Granholm. Read More...

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Attachment(s): HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY FROM JENNIFER G..doc

Our Canadian friends across the river study what "words" sell real estate--University of Windsor and University of Guelph, Ontario
This is an interesting read. As a real estate professional I have always wondered why agents would describe a home in an ad or listing as "wonderful" or "updated" to find out at the physical viewing it is nothing less than average Read More...

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Michigan to propose sales tax on services--will Governor Granholm tax your business next?
Sales tax on services--will it be the TKO of the Michigan economy or the "smelling salts"? Michigan will tax and spend its way 'till they turn off the lights. You asked for it, you elected them. Read More...

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