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Market updates, buying and selling advice, and neighborhood guides for Clarkston, Lake Orion, and Oakland County.
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6 Strategies to Save on Home Insurance Premiums
From wildfires to floods to Michigan’s always-present tornados, the past few years have brought a historic number of devastating climate and weather events to the United States. Each caused $$ billions in damages. These events triggered a huge influx of home insurance claims, increasing policy costs. In addition, construction labor and supply costs have risen,
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Don’t Let Buyer’s Remorse Steal Your Joy: 7 Mistakes to Avoid
Most homebuyers don’t regret becoming homeowners — but plenty regret how they bought. Research shows that nearly three out of four buyers still wish they’d done a few things differently. Here are the most common pitfalls, and how to sidestep them. 1. Overspending — in ways you didn’t see coming. Securing a fair purchase price
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Dog Days of Summer: What to Do When It’s Too Hot in Clarkston and Lake Orion
14 Jul 2026 by Peg Dilworth-Hunt The dog days of summer have come early to Oakland County this year! Maybe your best plans are starting to feel a little too ambitious? Long afternoons, heavy heat, and sticky evenings have a way of slowing everyone down. You may notice it in your energy level, your sleep,