Gary Hintz's Blog

Posted on 09/20/2020

Image by Monster Ztudio from Shutterstock It's time to find the perfect place of your own but becoming a property investor has one significant roadblock: a down payment. It’s something that can stop potential home buyers in their tracks. While winning the lottery or inheriting a windfall would be fabulous, you don’t need those luxuries before you can...

Mortgage Down Payment

Budgeting

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Posted on 09/13/2020

How to Prepare a Wall for Painting After Removing Wood Paneling

Photo by Gerd Altmann via PixabayForty years ago every house had some paneling. Some more than others. Paneling can bring the look of natural wood and the great outdoors into a home. But unless your home is a cabin in the woods, chances are that's not what you're going for. Just like many home trends, paneling has fallen...

Posted on 09/06/2020

Things You Need to Consider Before You List Your House

Listing a home is a key step during the property selling journey. And if you fail to plan accordingly, you risk creating a home listing that misses the mark with prospective buyers. Ultimately, there are several things you need to consider before you craft a home listing, and these include: 1. Your Home's Features As a home seller, your...

Posted on 08/30/2020

3 Benefits of Video Tours

Photo by Ekaterina Bolovtsova from Pexels Video tours are not new to the real estate industry, but they have become a vital tool for home buyers and sellers trying to comply with social distancing requirements. Whether you are trying to sell your home, or you are searching for your forever home during efforts to reduce the spread of...

Posted on 08/23/2020

Lighting Up Your Outdoor Living Space

Photo by Ben Thijssen via Pixabay If you're like many modern homeowners, your ideal of an ideal outdoor living space is one that serves as a personal oasis. Perhaps you've cultivated a thriving culinary herb garden complete with classically inspired statuary or maybe you've carved out a serene space in the middle of a flowering thicket. Whatever type...

Posted on 08/16/2020

Functional Updates for your Kitchen

Image by Andy Dean Photography from Shutterstock Designing your dream kitchen is a fun and exciting step in your home build or remodel. You’ll want to find the perfect cabinets, countertops, and sink for your new space. In addition to the aesthetic of the pieces you select, be sure to consider their functional value. Here are some smart...

Posted on 08/09/2020

Refresh or Replace Your Kitchen Cabinets

Photo by Jafar Mansuri on Unsplash To resurface or replace? That's the question. Consider replacing if: They have significant water or humidity damage. They're poorly constructed and/or falling apart. The design frustrates. You could do better starting over. The style can't be easily updated, for example, floral moldings. The cost to refinish is more than new cabinets. It...

Posted on 08/02/2020

Choosing the Right Contractor

Photo by Michal Jarmoluk via Pixabay Home décor and styles change all the time. One of the main things to remember before getting ready to completely remodel is choosing the right contractor. Although there are many contractors in the area, making sure they are able to do the job correctly makes all the difference. What are some things...

Home Decor

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Posted on 09/25/2020

164 Myers Rd, Lapeer twp, MI 48446 now has a new price of $173,000!

Comfortable 3 Bedroom home with two barns located on 1.39 acres just out of Lapeer City limits is waiting for new owners. Once you enter through the Cozy Hobbit entrance you will encounter an open area from Living Room to Dining Area. The 2 Bedrooms on the second floor have wood flooring. The enclosed Florida room at the rear of the home has a great view of the wooded yard with privacy fence at the back. There are two barns on the property; one a garage with attached larger area for all your motorized toys. The other barn has a workshop with electric. Relax on the back deck. Decorative Brick walkway in front leads to a secluded area off...

Posted on 09/11/2020

Video Tour - 164 Myers Rd, Lapeer twp, MI 48446

Comfortable 3 Bedroom vintage home located on 1.39 acres. Once you enter through the Cozy Hobbit entrance you will encounter an open area from Living Room to Dining Area. The 2 Bedrooms on the second floor have wood flooring. The enclosed Florida room at the rear of the home has a great view of the wooded yard with privacy fence at the back. Two barns on the property; one a garage with attached larger area for all your motorized toys. The other barn has a workshop (he/she cave) with an attached chicken coop. Relax on the back deck. Decorative Brick walkway in front leads to a secluded area off the kitchen door for afternoon...

Posted on 09/11/2020

164 Myers Rd, Lapeer twp, MI 48446 is now new to the market!

Comfortable 3 Bedroom vintage home located on 1.39 acres. Once you enter through the Cozy Hobbit entrance you will encounter an open area from Living Room to Dining Area. The 2 Bedrooms on the second floor have wood flooring. The enclosed Florida room at the rear of the home has a great view of the wooded yard with privacy fence at the back. Two barns on the property; one a garage with attached larger area for all your motorized toys. The other barn has a workshop (he/she cave) with an attached chicken coop. Relax on the back deck. Decorative Brick walkway in front leads to a secluded area off the kitchen door for afternoon...

Posted on 08/28/2020

Another Property Sold - 617 Rolling Hills, Lapeer, MI 48446

Spacious 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, detached condo located on rolling hills golf course in Lapeer. Open floor plan with cathedral ceilings, leading to a beautiful view of the golf course off your back patio. Inside features a living room fireplace, office/den, first floor Master Bedroom, bath and walk-in closet. New updates include Pergo flooring and Roof 2012. New stainless steel kitchen appliances and washer/dryer are...