6 Factors to Help You Find the Best New Homes in Novi

Conquest Real Estate, your connection to new construction homes Novi MI, lists down six (6) factors on how to discover the best new homes in Novi.

Buying a house doesn’t happen in a snap; just as everything needs careful planning and wise decisions, finding new homes in Novi sure needs more than your financial investment. There’s always the need to consider various factors which will affect your overall purchase.

Beautiful existing and new homes for sale are available in Northville and Novi MI.

Before you fall into the pit of impulsive venturing, we’re sharing you six (6) items that you need to regard first before you set off and purchase new homes in Novi MI.

1. Your Budget: When buying anything, you’d want to make sure that your finances are capable to cover everything you need. The best way to save yourself from future funding crisis is to obtain pre-approval deals from your lender. This will help you set off the right for the various possibilities of buying new homes in Novi.

2. Your needs: It is important to put your preferences under consideration. Do you have a family? Are you living with your partner? Know who you are buying the house for and put their necessities in mind. If your kids are going to school, you need to find an area which is close to their educational facilities. You also want to be within a nearby distance from your community’s amenities to enjoy the home thoroughly.

3. The community: Speaking of community, you must also consider your neighborhood. Choose the area which suits your lifestyle and personality. It is nice to be comfortable with your next door neighbors for you to immediately feel at home.

4. Your work: You need to take regard of your workplace too. It is good to choose a place nearby your office area so you can save on transportation.

5. The economy: Find a place where there is economic stability. Before venturing out on any deal, you want to find out if the new homes in Novi are profitable for you in case you want to move out some day.

6. The security of the area: It is important for you to feel safe within your home, and it is good to consider the crime rate, the security outfit and other safety aspects within your location.

These are the six (6) key items to check with new homes in Novi MI. For more tips and suggestions, go and seek the experts at http://NewConstructionHomesNoviMI.blogspot.com.

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Made In America Businesses Are Invited To The All New "Made In America Road Show" Coming To Novi, MI

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by Made in America Road Shows

Help strengthen our economy ... Buy American!

By Made in America Road Shows

HIGHLAND, Mich., March 15, 2013 — /PRNewswire/ -- Rick and Lisa Detkowski are not only fulfilling their own American Dream but are helping others to showcase their own American Dreams.

The Detkowski's of Highland, MI are lifelong self-made entrepreneurs who wanted to help make America strong, so they created the Made in America Road Shows.

While supporting their other two businesses, Rick's Huron Valley Rustics which uses Michigan cedar and rustic wood to create indoor and outdoor furniture and Lisa's, Plum Door Tea Co. (that specializes in premium USA blended loose leaf teas) - the two frequent trade shows around the country. "As we traveled exhibiting our businesses, we noticed a large amount of the products displayed are imported," said Lisa. "We found it very hard to find true American Made companies in any trade. So we decided to start road shows to change that," she added.

The shows will create a sense of patriotism where the consumer can have the opportunity to buy American and help bolster our current economic climate. More jobs will be created as a result since 65% of new jobs are created by small business.

Michigan based companies and our friends in neighboring states whose companies are "Made in America" can still secure a booth in advance of the spring Made in America Road Show coming Friday evening, April 12 thru Sunday, April 14 to Novi's Suburban Collection Showplace.

You'll have the opportunity to shop in a charming atmosphere as we exhibit some of the best products our country has to offer including: ROUTE 66- Vintage Memorabilia, Automotive; AMERICAN GOURMET- Food, Wine, Specialty; THE WIDE OPEN RANGE- Outdoor, Western; AMERICANA- Folk Art, Furniture and Wares and RODEO DRIVE- Fine Arts, Clothing and Crafts.

Special guest will be Cari Cucksey from the popular HGTV's television show, Cash & Cari. Her booth will feature American inspired vintage products and repurposed items.

Veterans and Active Military will be admitted to the Made in America Road Shows for free with I.D. Tickets: Adults-$10, senior citizens 65+ will be admitted for $8, children 12 and under are free. The Made in America Road Shows can be reached by calling 248.714.6281 or visit www.miaroadshows.com.

MEDIA CONTACT: SCHENDEN COMMUNICATIONS, INC. FOR THE MADE IN AMERICA ROAD SHOWS; KRISTIN SCHENDEN 248.895.5638.

SOURCE Made in America Road Shows

Read more here: http://www.heraldonline.com/2013/03/15/4696407/made-in-america-businesses-are.html#storylink=cpy

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6 Factors to Help You Find the Best New Homes in Novi

Conquest Real Estate, your connection to new construction homes Novi MI, lists down six (6) factors on how to discover the best new homes in Novi.

Buying a house doesn’t happen in a snap; just as everything needs careful planning and wise decisions, finding new homes in Novi sure needs more than your financial investment. There’s always the need to consider various factors which will affect your overall purchase.

Before you fall into the pit of impulsive venturing, we’re sharing you six (6) items that you need to regard first before you set off and purchase new homes in Novi MI.

1.      Your Budget: When buying anything, you’d want to make sure that your finances are capable to cover everything you need. The best way to save yourself from future funding crisis is to obtain pre-approval deals from your lender. This will help you set off the right for the various possibilities of buying new homes in Novi.

2.      Your needs: It is important to put your preferences under consideration. Do you have a family? Are you living with your partner? Know who you are buying the house for and put their necessities in mind. If your kids are going to school, you need to find an area which is close to their educational facilities. You also want to be within a nearby distance from your community’s amenities to enjoy the home thoroughly.

3.      The community: Speaking of community, you must also consider your neighborhood. Choose the area which suits your lifestyle and personality. It is nice to be comfortable with your next door neighbors for you to immediately feel at home.

4.      Your work: You need to take regard of your workplace too. It is good to choose a place nearby your office area so you can save on transportation.

5.      The economy: Find a place where there is economic stability. Before venturing out on any deal, you want to find out if the new homes in Novi are profitable for you in case you want to move out some day.

6.      The security of the area: It is important for you to feel safe within your home, and it is good to consider the crime rate, the security outfit and other safety aspects within your location.

These are the six (6) key items to check with new homes in Novi MI. For more tips and suggestions, go and seek the experts at http://NewConstructionHomesNoviMI.blogspot.com.

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Novi MI: Fuel Spill Closes I-275 to I-96 Ramp

(Courtesy of Patch.com)
by Rebecca Jaskot

A 600-gallon fuel spill has closed a ramp from I-275 to I-96 in Farmington Hills this morning, according to the Detroit Free Press.

According to the article, four semi trucks crashed on the icy roads around 5 a.m. this morning, two of which were tankers carrying fuel. Officials then closed the ramp from northbound I-275 to westbound I-96.

“We have environmental hazmat companies on the scene now cleaning up,” Michigan Department of Transportation spokesman Rob Morosi told the Freep at about 8 a.m. “But 600 gallons is a lot of fuel, so we’re looking at several hours for that ramp to be closed.”

Traffic is currently backed up in the area. For a look at a live traffic map, visit Patch's Commute Page.

Check back with Patch for an update of when the ramp opens.

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Thieves Take iPhone, Navigation System, Wheels from Vehicles in Novi

The following information was provided by Novi Police Department.

By Joni Hubred-Golden

Novi Police responded to five reports of thefts from vehicles over the past 10 days:

• Police were called shortly after 7 a.m. on March 5 about the theft of a $1,200 vehicle navigation system from a company-owned vehicle parked on 11 Mile Road. According to the report, the rear passenger window was broken and the center dashboard was pried open.
• Two vehicles at the Sheraton Hotel on Haggerty had in-dash electronics stolen from them sometime between March 4 and March 5. According to the report, a factory-installed stereo/compact disc player as stolen from a vehicle owned by a Farmington Hills business. The rear passenger door was broken to gain entry. The in-dash navigation system was stolen from the second vehicle, a rented mini-van. The driver was unsure whether he had locked the vehicle.
• The owner of a vehicle parked at the Novi Sports Arena on March 6 reported the theft of an iPhone and case, gift cards, cash and earphones soemtime between 6:30 p.m. and 9:10 p.m. that evening. According to the report, there was no sign of forced entry, and the owner noted the vehicle's rear passenger door doesn't always lock.
• Four tires were taken from two vehicles parked in a business lot on Magellan Drive sometime between 7 p.m. on March 1 and 7 a.m. on March 4. According to the report, the vans were left perched on cinderblocks, with each missing the rear two tires. Both were parked next to large box trucks in a back parking lot, and hidden from view.

For more information about any of these reports, contact Joni Hubred-Golden, joni.hubred-golden@patch.com.

Related Topics:Crime Report, Novi Police Department, and Vandalism

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The 2 W’s of Finding Novi Homes for Sale

Conquest Real Estate, your connection to new construction homes Novi MI, suggests clients to understand the 2 basic Ws of finding Novi homes for sale.

Looking for Novi homes for sale can be an exciting experience; whether you want to search for a new residence or a rental property, there are various areas to look into and discover the home you wanted. However, wandering around without a goal in your search can become a frustrating hassle; it is important to know these basic Ws of finding homes for sale in Novi before you even start to pursue your hunt.

W#1: What You Want

The truth is, it doesn’t make much sense to look at all of the available Novi homes for sale. This can be stressing and time consuming, especially if you have no idea of what you really wanted. Knowing what you want can help you filter down the houses to choose from, and make sure that you will not be wasting your time in looking over properties you have no intent of buying.

Tip: List down what you want, and as much as possible, be specific. Know the number of bedrooms you would want in a house, if you need a garage, a backyard and such. Make note of the items you find necessary for the property you will be looking. Send these notes to your real estate agent to start with. With that, you can discern which ones meet your initial standards.

W#2: When You Want to Look

Another factor that one often ignores is their availability, as well as ability, look into various homes for sale in Novi. We coined availability in a sense that you will be spending the whole period of time, as well as your resources in looking for a house. You must understand that you need to invest not only money, but time as well, of the search process. You might need to drive to and across Novi to discover a certain lot. If you are coming to visit different houses in one sitting, take a map and make up a good, practical route.

Alongside this fact, your ability to purchase Novi homes for sale is also needed to be looked into. Are you financially ready for this kind of investment? At best, be pre-approved for a loan before you start looking for a house. This allows you to stick to your budget all throughout the purchase.

It is important to put an in-depth planning to the process. Talk this over with the family and let them help out. for professional assistance, go to Novi’s homegrown real estate experts at http://NewConstructionHomesNoviMI.blogspot.com.

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(Courtesy of CNBC)
by Paul Toscano

We're Betting Big on Residential Real Estate: Blackstone CEO

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Blackstone Group is betting heavily on residential real estate, Chairman and CEO Stephen Schwarzman told CNBC on Monday.

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In a wide-ranging conversation, Steve Schwarzman, Blackstone Group chairman & CEO, discusses his company's pledge to support innovation and weighs in on Dell's LBO, the private equity space, and the outlook on the market.

"Blackstone is now the largest owner of individual houses in the United States," Schwarzman told CNBC's "Squawk on the Street" Monday, pointing to his company's $3 billion portfolio of residential real estate.

But given the nascent recovery in the housing market, they're not buying and selling them quickly but rather renting them out.

"It's a good business for us. It's a new thing, but it's also good for America," he said.

Schwarzman pointed to real strength in the automobile industry and housing as reasons to be bullish on the U.S. economy, citing increasing production in autos and average home prices heading higher in the last year.
(Read More: Wall Street Looks to Worker Upturn to Boost Profits)

Schwarzman also said that U.S. energy independence would be a major boon for the domestic economy.

"Everywhere I travel, the world [U.S. energy potential] is about the first thing that people talk about. If we can create energy in very large amounts at some of the lowest prices in the world, it's very logical that people from outside the United States are going to start businesses in the United States."

Schwarzman also predicted that there would be a "dramatic increase" in companies that utilize the energy chain, "if you can foresee a world in the future with natural gas powered automobiles, the savings would be absolutely huge and that would go into consumers' pockets," he said.
(Read More: 'Major Political Storms' Holding Back US: GE's Immelt)

Schwarzman's company is also looking to support entrepreneurship in the U.S. through the Blackstone Charitable foundation and the Blackstone "LaunchPad" program, which this week was extended to the University of Central Florida.

"It's quite an interesting way to engage people with a wide range of outcomes," Schwarzman said. "A good idea can still overcome [regulations]. Some of the regulations are needed and some are creating difficulty for businesses," he said, in response to Subway founder Fred Deluca's comments on CNBC earlier this month that Subway 'would not exist' if similar regulations were in place when the company started.
(Read More: Subway 'Wouldn't Exist' If Started Today Due to Regulations: Founder Deluca)

The company is offering a $1.4 million grant as part of a $50 million entrepreneurship initiative. The company says that 60,000 students will have access to the program and estimates a potential to create 300 new ventures over the next 5 years.

— By CNBC's Paul Toscano. Follow him on Twitter and get the latest stories from "Squawk on the Street" @ToscanoPaul


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Patch is here to make your life ridiculously easy, so as you sit down today and plan your week, here are three events you should know about in the Novi area.
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1. Your Money In The Balance financial education series at Novi Library!

From the event listing: Managing our money isn’t easy. High expenses and excessive debt coupled with low returns from ever more frightening financial markets have many of us struggling to make ends meet, while wondering whether the money we’re able to invest will grow at the rate we need to secure our financial future. Free to attend and free from sales pitches, the new series, Your Money In The Balance!, is the answer to hundreds of requests for “MORE” financial education presentations. Presented by an unparalleled and dynamic speaker, you will receive quality information from a trusted source, without the worry that someone will try to ‘sell’ you something.

2. Always a Shoulder Charity Giveback at On the Border

From the event listing: Always a Shoulder is a non profit that helps children that have lost a parent. No reservations needed, just come in eat and we get 15% that's it. Easy way to help out. We need your help, and this is a great way. Like us on FB and look us up Alwaysashoulder.org - get involved, get inspired.

3. City of Novi Mother-Son Party at Paradise Park

From the event listing: Join us for a special Mother-Son night at Paradise Park where you can challenge each other in laser tag, bowling, Dance Dance Revolution and more! $19 resident price includes ten tokens for the arcade, two games of laser tag, a bowling tournament and a pizza dinner. Don't forget to wear green!.(Mothers can be an important female person in your child's life.) Register at cityofnovi.org.

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Doing the Search: Homes for Sale in Novi

Conquest Real Estate, your connection to new construction homes Novi MI, advises investors in doing the search for homes for sale in Novi with this blog post.

Every purchase starts with a search for the right item. We have this principal in shopping for little items, what more, if you’re looking into acquiring homes for sale in Novi? While chances are you may have found a prospective home you wanted to buy, you still want to do a bit of scouring around and discover other options which may benefit you.

If you are interested to purchase homes for sale in Novi MI, there are many ways to start a search. However, we’re listing down the top two popular means to get you started, and see which can give you a good launch into the process.

1.      Research online. With the progress brought about by technology, you can easily discover the house that you wanted without stepping out of your desk. The Internet offers a highly updated database of homes for sale in Novi, and there’s a great chance you can list down a handful of homes you would want to see. Of course, we recommend that you personally visit the site once you discover it online. This way you can determine whether every specification written on its details is actually true and not an embellishment—whether intentional or accidental.

2.      Go to your real estate agent and see homes from their Multiple Listing Service (MLS). A Multiple Listing System (MLS) search is an efficient and effective means of finding home. The MLS is used by credible real estate agents to help you find which real estate properties are listed in the areas where you want to live are available on the market.  Many companies offer these services, helping interested buyers to narrow down their search and lessen the time and effort in their search for homes for sale in Novi MI.

You can do both or just one, but certainly you can’t skip having a real estate agent to accompany you in the whole home buying process. These experts are the ones most familiar with the Novi home buying trade, and you can have many benefits in having them by your side. To begin your search, consult the pros in their local Novi site, http://NewConstructionHomesNoviMI.blogspot.com.

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Novi Police and Fire Department honors employees at annual awards ceremony

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Novi Awards -- Officer Anthony Avant, Novi Police Department

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Novi Awards -- Fire Protection Officer Andrew Copeland, Novi Fire Department

Novi Police and Fire Department recognized employees of the year at annual awards ceremony at the Novi Civic Center.

The awards included Firefighter of the Year and Police Officer of the Year.

Fire Protection Officer Andrew J. Copeland received the Fire Fighter of the Year Award. Copeland began at the Novi Fire department in 1994 as a Paid-On-Call firefighter. In 2001, he was hired in as a full-time Fire Protection Officer and has assisted as well as served in the capacity of Acting Fire Marshal.

In addition to receiving various awards of recognition over the years for his dedication, Copeland also serves as a member of the Public Safety Implementation Committee.

Kelly Mesh, dispatcher for the Novi Police Department, was the recipient of the Public Safety Civilian of the Year Award. She began her career with the Novi Police Department in 2000 after two years of service in the United States Army.

Mesh has also received various awards throughout her 12-year career, including five unit citations, and three letters of Commendation for meritorious service. Citizens have written her letters of gratitude to express their appreciation of her service.

Police Officer of the Year was awarded to Officer Anthony Avant. Avant, who has served the Novi Police Department since 2000, has held his position as a traffic officer and has assisted in the training of other officers.

For nearly 10 years, Avant has been dedicated to reducing traffic and preventing crashes at high-accident intersections. Along with being recognized as employee of the year on multiple occasions, several merits, and unit citations, Avant frequently receives gratitude letters from members of the community who are thankful for his service.

For more information on the Novi Police and Fire Departments, visit www.cityofnovi.org.

(Courtesy of the Atlanta Business Chronicle)
by Ted Benning, Benning Construction

Commercial real estate momentum grows

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Last week the Atlanta Business Chronicle had its annual “Best in Real Estate Awards” presentation at the Fox Theatre.

It was a sold out event, with more than1,500 people in attendance. The Chronicle put on a good event with a well-paced awards ceremony, good food and good company.

There was a great crop of deals to celebrate. We have come a long way from the 2009-2010 awards when there were so few deals in the current year that the event was named the “Deal of the Decade” awards!

The last five years we have seen many good and some not so good organizations fail. The storms of economic change hit the region. Many organizations were washed or blown away due to poor planning or the circumstances of change.

But many were not.

These organizations have had the leadership and good fortune to be able to operate at different capacities in an altered market place.

They have had the spirit of resurgence that marks Atlanta and the state of Georgia.

They did not give up while the winds of the storm were upon us. They have survived and if the “Best in Real Estate Awards” were any indication, it looks like a little modest business success is coming our way. The region is fortunate to have great leaders in the real estate industry. The state of Georgia is a great place to locate your business.

Without sounding like Chamber of Commerce commercial, I have traveled all over the world and there is no other place like Georgia when it comes to people, resources, transportation and communication. The Georgia Department of Economic Development is doing a great job attracting good business to Georgia.

Many local, city and county governments also see the value in cooperating with business to bring jobs and a better tax base to their communities. Developers are thinking “outside the box” of the early 2000’s to find adequate capital for real estate investments.

The real estate community knows how to assemble successful teams of real estate agents, architects engineers and contractors to bring the deals on line.

The momentum seems to be shifting in a positive way.
T.R. “Ted” Benning III is president of Benning Construction Company, a regional general contractor celebrating its 60th year in business. 

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Conquest Real Estate Reveals the Benefits of Buying New Construction in Novi MI

Conquest Real Estate discloses details regarding the benefits of buying new construction in Novi MI.

Novi, MI – Conquest Real Estate in Metro Detroit discusses the benefits of buying new construction in Novi MI, as opposed to purchasing older resale homes. It is important to determine the relative value of homes before purchasing, disclosed Conquest, which is anticipating a better return of investment in the future. Investors are warned to be smart and practical with their ventures, especially in this new age of economy.

There is a great outlay buying investment properties in Novi MI, Conquest (http://NewConstructionHomesNoviMI.blogspot.com/p/about-us.html) says, but considering the overall worth, new construction always comes first. The company relates this as they produce some of the benefits of purchasing new construction in Novi MI:

1.      Better location. Newer housing developments have the benefit of a more country feel. These communities are located outside the city, giving a fresh new atmosphere to the residents yet still being accessible to the city’s amenities. Those who have more land in their lot can take landscaping opportunities in adding value to their home.

2.      Up to date Codes. New construction in Novi MI likely complies with the present government building codes, making it more energy efficient and safer to live in.

3.      Lesser maintenance. Recently built house requires less cleaning and upkeep. The fact that newer materials are used to create the building, people who invest in their new home can enjoy a fresher atmosphere, warranted appliances and utilities to last them for decades.

4.      Impressive home plans. Architecture innovation has changed overtime, resulting into many open floor plans that allow buyers to make the best of their space. One can choose to have a large kitchen or closet space, along with custom built areas and wider rooms, showcasing smart and practical usage of the land area according to one’s needs.

5.      Wider amenities. Investors will have ample room for their desired recreation spots, such as a swimming pool, sauna, a garden or a wide yard for hosting events for the family.

These benefits allows new construction in Novi MI homeowners to cleverly design their space into something that will fit their lifestyles; a fact that they may not be able to enjoy when purchasing a resale home. It is always best to anticipate a greater reward with investments in the future, Conquest says, that it is more practical to buy new construction other than renting or buying old homes. For more information about investment properties, visit http://NewConstructionHomesNoviMI.blogspot.com.

About Conquest Real Estate Group: The Conquest Real Estate Group helps people looking to purchase real estate within the City of Detroit and the surrounding Metro Detroit suburbs.  The group helps first time home buyers and experienced real estate investors.  Currently, they provide service for real estate properties in Detroit, Southfield, Lathrup Village, Oak Park MI, Farmington Hills, Livonia, Redford, Eastpointe, Harper Woods, Warren MI, Novi, and Northville MI.

Conquest Real Estate has different divisions, which helps investors with the entire real estate investing process, including identifying investment properties, rehabbing properties, marketing and tenant placement, and property management.  They have people who understand the entire local Section 8 process, including helping real estate investors pass their Section 8 property inspection and selecting the right tenants with Section 8 payment vouchers.

You can learn more about them by visiting their website at http://www.ConquestRealEstateGroup.com or calling them at (248) 569-1486.

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