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Let's Talk About What's Going To Happen In Michigan.. Will You OVERPAY For Your Michigan Home? - I think we need to take a second to address the elephant in the room here. You FINALLY got your offer accepted on a home, you've been fighting tooth and nail against other buyers out there, you've been selling your plasma to get a larger down payment, Okay maybe not that far, but anyway, you did it, that's awesome, we are proud of it. Then you see these headlines about the housing market getting flushed down the toilet, your neighbors are selling their homes for significantly less than what you bought yours for. It's a nightmare worse than anything Freddy Krueger could do, and it's understandable, but what do you do in that situation? Stick around and find out. Andrew McManamon is a licensed real estate professional in the great state of Michigan. Andrew truly believes that education is KEY when it comes to anything real estate. This audio experience podcast was created to help YOU get educated about the real estate industry and get valuable insight about the areas in which Andrew covers. If you have any questions about living in Michigan, please don't hesitate to reach out! Call, text or email anytime! Andrew McManamon Real Estate Professional Signature Sotheby's International Realty. SCHEDULE A PHONE CONSULTATION

So you bought a new home and don't know how to maintain it. DON'T WORRY, you're not alone! In this video I have created two parts: general maintenance and seasonal maintenance & preparation, so be sure to stick around until the end! Bring a pen and paper to jot down anything that is new to you. Pause and replay whenever you need. Andrew McManamon is a licensed real estate professional in the great state of Michigan. Andrew truly believes that education is KEY when it comes to anything real estate. This audio experience podcast was created to help YOU get educated about the real estate industry and get valuable insight about the areas in which Andrew covers. If you have any questions about living in Michigan, please don't hesitate to reach out! Call, text or email anytime! Andrew McManamon Real Estate Professional Signature Sotheby's International Realty. SCHEDULE A PHONE CONSULTATION

HUGE MISTAKES Michigan Home Buyers & Sellers Are Making! - In today's housing market, there are a lot of mistakes being made by homebuyers and sellers across the fine state of Michigan, so be sure to stick around and find out what those are, so you don't make them. Andrew McManamon is a licensed real estate professional in the great state of Michigan. Andrew truly believes that education is KEY when it comes to anything real estate. This audio experience podcast was created to help YOU get educated about the real estate industry and get valuable insight about the areas in which Andrew covers. If you have any questions about living in Michigan, please don't hesitate to reach out! Call, text or email anytime! Andrew McManamon Real Estate Professional Signature Sotheby's International Realty. SCHEDULE A PHONE CONSULTATION

Let's Talk About What's Going To Happen In Michigan.. Will You OVERPAY For Your Michigan Home? - I think we need to take a second to address the elephant in the room here. You FINALLY got your offer accepted on a home, you've been fighting tooth and nail against other buyers out there, you've been selling your plasma to get a larger down payment, Okay maybe not that far, but anyway, you did it, that's awesome, we are proud of it. Then you see these headlines about the housing market getting flushed down the toilet, your neighbors are selling their homes for significantly less than what you bought yours for. It's a nightmare worse than anything Freddy Krueger could do, and it's understandable, but what do you do in that situation? Stick around and find out. Andrew McManamon is a licensed real estate professional in the great state of Michigan. Andrew truly believes that education is KEY when it comes to anything real estate. This audio experience podcast was created to help YOU get educated about the real estate industry and get valuable insight about the areas in which Andrew covers. If you have any questions about living in Michigan, please don't hesitate to reach out! Call, text or email anytime! Andrew McManamon Real Estate Professional Signature Sotheby's International Realty. SCHEDULE A PHONE CONSULTATION

You'll NEVER Believe These Rochester Michigan Home Prices! Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/9Xt3RoftFyA So you're thinking you might want to purchase your next home in Rochester Michigan, and one of the concerns is how far you can actually stretch your dollar in a city you may not be familiar with, and that's fair, so be sure to stick around because I'm going to show you 5 homes in 5 different prices, all under $450,000. Let's get to it. Before I dive into these 5 homes, if you're interested in looking more into Rochester or Rochester Hills, I have a few videos I'll link in the description if you want to add those to your queue. MENTIONED LINKS ⬇️ →Rochester Michigan GOOD + BAD:    • Living in Rochest...   →Buying A Home In Rochester Hills Michigan:    • Buying A Home In ...   Andrew McManamon is a licensed real estate professional in the great state of Michigan. Andrew truly believes that education is KEY when it comes to anything real estate. This audio experience podcast was created to help YOU get educated about the real estate industry and get valuable insight about the areas in which Andrew covers. If you have any questions about living in Michigan, please don't hesitate to reach out! Call, text or email anytime! Andrew McManamon Real Estate Professional Signature Sotheby's International Realty. SCHEDULE A PHONE CONSULTATION

Please be sure to like, comment and share! Got a real estate question? Share it in the comments below!Subscribe to Jason's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ItsAllAboutTheRealEstateCheck out other episodes of The AskJasonGelios Real Estate Show Here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MU7f-6MnAvo&list=PLiRVzHeT4hfc_zObdgb2_hpwyIj8qsej0Follow on FB: https://www.facebook.com/jasongeliosrealtor/In the press:https://www.itsallabouttherealestate.com/press.htmlPurchase Jason's real estate book: THINK LIKE A REALTOR® here: A little book about buying and selling residential real estate through the eyes of a REALTOR®.Purchase on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Think-like-REALTOR%C2%AE-selling-residential/dp/0578448866/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=Think+like+a+realtor&qid=1559215969&s=gateway&sr=8-2 Purchase on Barnes And Nobles Online: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/think-like-a-realtor-jason-gelios/1131000728?ean=9780578448862Indiebound.org: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780578448862Signed real estate book copy requests: ItsAllAboutTheRealEstate.comPurchase Jason's book 'Beating The Force Of Average: Proven tips for beating the force of average, to achieve the success you desire, to live the life you truly want to live'.Purchase on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Beating-Force-Average-beating-average/dp/B0BHKGL4CS/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=beating+the+force+of+average&qid=1668722073&sr=8-1Purchase on Barnes and Nobles Online:https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/beating-the-force-of-average-jason-gelios/1142504223?ean=9798218082116Hire Jason Gelios At ItsAllAboutTheRealEstate.comSubscribe to VALUE PACKED Free e-newsletter here: https://www.itsallabouttherealestate.com/connect-with-jason-gelios.htmlBroker Disclosure: https://www.itsallabouttherealestate.com/connect-with-jason-gelios.htmlAbout Jason Gelios REALTOR®Jason Gelios is an award winning top producing REALTOR® in Southeast Michigan, Author of the real estate book ‘Think Like a REALTOR®: A little book about buying and selling residential real estate through the eyes of a REALTOR®, creator of The AskJasonGelios Real Estate Show, and an Expert Media Contributor of real estate expertise to outlets such as Money, Yahoo, Realtor.com, Bankrate and more.

Managing a chronic condition in an older adult becomes significantly harder if that senior also suffers a behavioral health issue, according to Christine Vanlandingham, CEO of Michigan Region IV Agency on Aging. That's why the agency's new Integrated Care at Home program deploys behavioral health specialists into the homes of seniors, along with primary care providers and nutritionists. Vanlandingham spoke recently to McKnight's Home Care in a podcast about the subject.www.mcknightshomecare.comFollow us on social media:Twitter: @McKHomeCareFacebook: McKnight's Home CareLinkedIn: McKnight's Home CareInstagram: mcknights_homecare

In today's episode, we have a special guest Steve Babiak, the legendary owner of Bennys Bakery located in Saline, Michigan. Bennys is a 75+-year-old bakery that uses equipment from the 1930s to make their incredible donuts and is home to the “Great Pretzel.” Steve has been the Owner since 2005 and has since turned it into a staple of the Washtenaw County Community but also for the State of Michigan. This bakery is unlike any others, and you will not find delicacies like this anywhere around. In this conversation, we discuss what made Steve want to work in a bakery, why he wanted to buy it from the previous owner (Benny), and what makes them different from other bakeries. We also talk about a possible name change that would rejuvenate Bennys into a present-day giant.   Steve is a one of kind human, and we are so lucky to get some time to sit down and chop it up. Please give this one a listen and let us know what you think.   If you are willing, please leave us a rating and review on whatever platform you are listening because it does matter to us, and we greatly appreciate it. As always, please share this with others who may enjoy it.   All Love, Check Out our Youtube Page- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoqz3s_B_VYHuQtuVIDxpiQ Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@therealoshow?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcMusic - Leno TK (Greatness) - Streaming All Platforms 

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After seeing how on fire the Michigan real estate market is, I bet you've been leaning on the question, what is my Michigan home worth? Well today's your lucky day, because I'm going to answer that, right now. FREE HOME ANALYSIS HERE: http://mihomesbyandrew.com/home-worth/ Andrew McManamon is a licensed real estate professional in the great state of Michigan. Andrew truly believes that education is KEY when it comes to anything real estate. This audio experience podcast was created to help YOU get educated about the real estate industry and get valuable insight about the areas in which Andrew covers. FOLLOW ANDREW ON INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK, LINKEDIN, TWITTER & TIK TOK If you have any questions about living in Michigan, please don't hesitate to reach out! Call, text or email anytime! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/andrew-mcmanamon/support

What is the truth about Michigan home prices, are home prices dropping in Michigan? This seems to be the million dollar question, and in this video, I am going to answer why that is, along with the factors that affect the home prices in Michigan. Stick around, I'm sure you'll be surprised with the response. Andrew McManamon is a licensed real estate professional in the great state of Michigan. Andrew truly believes that education is KEY when it comes to anything real estate. This audio experience podcast was created to help YOU get educated about the real estate industry and get valuable insight about the areas in which Andrew covers. FOLLOW ANDREW ON INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK, LINKEDIN, TWITTER & TIK TOK If you have any questions about living in Michigan, please don't hesitate to reach out! Call, text or email anytime! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/andrew-mcmanamon/support

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Join us as we talk with Michigan homebrewer Brandon Edwards about his setup, brew style, beer preferences, and pretty much whatever else comes up. He also hooked us home with some of his homebrew so I'm sure we'll talk about that too!

On today’s show, there is more Coronavirus news to update you on, plus other stories: Detroit is getting a better hold on the virus thanks to testing. But, the disease is spreading west, MLive has a great interactive map to show how counties near Grand Rapids are seeing an uptick in cases. Link: https://www.mlive.com/public-interest/2020/05/eight-weeks-after-michigans-first-coronavirus-cases-an-animated-map-tracks-its-spread-through-the-state.html Mayor Mike Duggan says that Detroit’s three casinos will likely not be able to fully re-open until there is a vaccine. The TCF Center’s field hospital will be put on pause once the single patient that is there is discharged. The hospital will not be taken down, just in case of future waves. The temporary hospital at the Novi Suburban Showplace will remain open. Warren Mayor Jim Fouts said that police will begin to enforce social distancing and mask compliance. The controversial conservative Royal Oak City Commissioner Kim Gibbs is in the news again, this time for allegedly shoplifting from a local Meijer. General Motors has managed to have a profit for the first quarter, even though the pandemic has hurt sales. Most GM plants in the U.S. and Canada will restart production on May 18, 2020. And FCA is also set to reopen that week. The Old Rouge Steel Mill, which was part of Henry Ford’s former sprawling complex that opened in the 1920’s will fall silent this July. AK Steel announced in a warn notice to the state that it plans to shutter the steel mill and 343 people will lose their jobs. Michigan Medicine, which is made up of the U of M Health System, Medical School and Research facilities is laying off or furloughing 1,400 employees in the wake of reduced revenues due to the Coronavirus. Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller is suiting nine major disposable wipe makers because the “flushable” wipes do serious damage to sewer systems. The City of Detroit has a new Executive Director of Transit, C. Mikel Oglesby will oversee the Detroit Department of Transportation and the Detroit People Mover. The James Beard Finalists have been announced and a few of the finalists call Michigan Home. The popular Birmingham restaurant Hazel, Ravines, and Downtown has reopened with lobster rolls to go and a limited menu. You can order your lobster rolls here: https://www.hrd.kitchen/ Hudsonville Ice Cream has released two limited edition flavors for summer, American Fireworks and Blueberry Cobbler. Finally, the Detroit Kite Festival has created an online store where you can buy kites, apparel, and DIY kite kits. The festival is still tentatively scheduled for July 12, but that can change. Store: https://detroitkitefestival.org/kite-shop Like what we're doing? Find us valuable? Independent media requires independent funding. Join us as a member at http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit  

Brian Groesser is a Practicing Attorney and Director of Worker’s Compensation throughout North Carolina for the law firm, Midkiff, Muncie, and Ross. In his role as the head of the worker’s comp department, Brian provides legal counsel through insurance carriers and self-insured - handling worker’s compensation claims before the North Carolina Industry Commission and Court of Appeals.  He also conducts multiple continuing education seminars for adjusters, risk managers and attorneys across the country.  Brian was born and raised in Chelsea, Michigan with a population of 5500.  Chelsea, Michigan is most notable for being the home of actor Jeff Daniels, who is a recipient of two Emmy awards, a Golden Globe, a Screen Actor’s Guild, and Tony awards. Chelsea, Michigan is just about an hour outside of Detroit. Attending the University of Michigan, with an A.B. in Political Science, Brian graduated with honors.  He got a full-ride scholarship to North Carolina Central University School of Law and he repeated the distinction graduating with honors again. Brian is a member of the North Carolina State Bar, North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys, North Carolina Bar Association and the Wake County Bar Association.   Brian is married to Ali who is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.  They are proud parents of three kids. Brian is also a member of Fuquay-Varina United Methodist Church and enjoys playing golf, visiting the beach, listening to podcasts, and cheering on his Michigan Wolverines. In This Episode: [01:59] Welcome Brian Groesser, a Practicing Attorney as well as the 8th “P” in the pod[cast].  [02:43] Brian was born and raised in Chelsea, Michigan.  [03:25] Brian graduated from both the University of Michigan and North Carolina Central University School of Law with honors.    [05:32] What was it like growing up in Chelsea, Michigan?  [06:03] Chelsea, Michigan is also the home of Jiffy Mix.  [07:06] Treat people the way you want to be treated.  It is the Golden Rule and applies no matter where you grew up.   [07:35] Did your academic success come naturally and/or what was your drive?   [09:41] Do you have any siblings? [11:06] Brian shares about the fascinating opportunities he had in school as a political science major.   [13:11] Brian shares his experience at a presidential dinner when he was asked to protect the president.   [16:03] Brian was lucky to meet Gerald Ford and Barack Obama.  [18:58] There was a picture in the newspaper of him at a Gore rally holding up a poster board sign.   [19:38] Why did you pursue a degree to be an attorney? [20:59] What is the rush like being in a courtroom? [22:13] Why did you choose the workers’ comp field? [24:51] The key to success in any law firm is really developing clients.   [26:22] There is a reference in your title called “Of Counsel,” what does that mean? [28:23] What is the AV Martindale Hubbell Peer Rating recognition and how is that achieved? [29:50] Why is your current role value-added?  [31:38] As an Attorney, where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years? What is your vision or goal for the next 5 or 10 years? [32:52] The goal is just to get better and just be a better representative of my firm and clients.  [35:58] In North Carolina Contributory Negligence basically absolves the business of liability if you were negligent.   [38:33] Brian’s goal in 5 to 10 years is to still be adding value in the workers’ compensation arena.    [39:56] Tell us about this voting process and designation as a Super Fan.   [40:53] His senior year Brian was the Super Fan for the University of Michigan.   [43:19] Brian and his crew were asked to start and organize a student section for the basketball team from the ground up. [45:13] What is the attraction you have with podcasts? [47:51] If there was a trigger for me to become an Attorney it was definitely the O.J. Simpson case.   [48:34] How did you and Ali meet? [51:22] We started dating at Camp Seagull/Seafair in 2001. [52:19] What caused marriage to come a-knocking? [54:10] Brian and Ali have been married for 16 years.   [54:22] Brian talks about his three kids.   [56:15] What is a normal “day-in-the-life” of Brian the Practicing Attorney, husband, and dad like? [57:31] Brian explains what billing hours mean as an Attorney.  [60:24] Brian tries to get as much done as he possibly can while he is at work and that way he can have a home life when he gets home.   [60:46] Why did you choose to live in 12 Oaks?  [63:26] Ali’s parents moved to 12 Oaks from Pittsburgh. [65:53] Brian’s family moved to 12 Oaks in the summer of 2016. [66:18] How has it been the last four years living in 12 Oaks? [68:27] Brian’s goal is to make people laugh and have a good time.   [71:28] Brian shares something that is true for him, but almost no one agrees with him about. [72:33] What is Brian most proud of?  [73:10] What would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the pearly gates? Links and Resources: 12 Oaks Community Website Team Anderson Realty Brian’s Hometown: Chelsea, Michigan https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chelsea,_Michigan Chelsea, Michigan: Actor, Jeff Daniels https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Daniels Chelsea, Michigan: Home to Jiffy Mix https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jiffy_mix University of Michigan: https://umich.edu North Carolina Central University, School of Law: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Carolina_Central_University Midkiff, Muncie, and Ross Law Firm: https://midkifflaw.com

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Want to sell your Michigan Home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a Michigan Home? Search all homes for saleWhat’s the problem with pricing your home high if you plan to come down later? Market data shows that this pricing strategy does not pay off. First, you should know that buyer activity is very high right now, and homes are selling very quickly. In the Midwest, home prices increased by 6.3% year over year, and there are plenty of areas in Detroit where appreciation is even higher than that. Right now, the $250,000 to $500,000 price range is hot, and has seen a 17.5% increase in sales since last year. If you have a house in that price range, now is the time to sell. You’ll have a line of people waiting to see your property“PRICE YOUR HOME ACCURATELYFROM THE VERY BEGINNING. ” In this price range, accurately priced homes sold for 98.9% of the list price and spent only 22 days on the market. However, overpriced properties only earned 92.4% of the list price and spent 81 days on the market. Overpriced properties took four times as long to sell compared to accurately priced ones! Avoid a stale listing and missing out on earning top dollar by pricing your home accurately.If a house is on the market for over a month and a half, people start to assume that something is wrong with it because most good properties sell very quickly. Purposely overpricing your house is not in your best interest. If you have any questions, give me a call or send me an email. I would be happy to help you!

Want to sell your Michigan Home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a Michigan Home? Search all homes for saleRecently, a change in law went into effect that will impact a lot of people in Southeast Michigan. In fact, in the last few days, I was able to tell three different people that they have refunds owed to them in the amount of $2,000 and $3,000.This law change affects anyone who has sold, or plans on selling, real property that is homesteaded in the last four years in Michigan. In late 2015, the governor signed a public act that changed what was a rather confusing exemption to a law. In Michigan, we pay taxes when real property changes hands to both the state and the county. In Southeast Michigan, it is typically paid by the seller.To give you an idea of what kind of money we're talking about: on a $250,000 sales price, the amount paid is around $2,000; on a $500,000 sales price it's around $4,000, and so on. A further resource to seek out to get this refund is www.DoorToDreams.com/TaxRefund. A lot of people are owed a lot of money because of this law change. As I said before, in only the last few days I was able to inform three people that they were owed a refund between $2,000 and $3,000. If you've sold a homestead property recently, you want to take a look at the State Equalized Value (SEV) of the property. If it is lower in the year that you sold it than the year you acquired it, and the property was your primary residence, you could qualify for this refund.If you're a client of ours and you have sold with us in the last four years, we will be contacting you to help you through the process. We look forward to giving you the good news that you're owed some money! Of course, if you need real estate assistance of any kind, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We would love to hear from you!

Want to sell your Michigan Home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a Michigan Home? Search all homes for sale Today we're going to be speaking about the difference between a 15-year mortgage and a 30-year mortgage. Let's say you have a loan amount of $250,000 that does not take into account taxes, insurance, or other fees. The monthly payment on a 15-year loan would be around $563 more than the 30-year loan, but an additional $317 would be going towards the principle.As you can see by looking at the graphs, by paying a little more in a 15-year loan, you actually pay $60,000 less in interest, and you also have a home that's paid for! Fifteen years into a 30-year loan, you would have paid $126,000 in interest, but you would still owe $161,000! That is a pretty substantial difference.A lot of people also say that you can write off interest in your taxes, so a 30-year loan is fine when compared to a 15-year loan. However, when we look at the numbers we can see that there is only a $500 difference in tax benefits, and you're paying $2,000 extra for the 30-year loan. Before securing a home loan, assess your financial position, goals, and be sure to look at things with a long-term perspective. Tightening your monthly budget and forgoing luxuries now may be the right decision to provide more financial freedom and less stress down the road.With all this being said, I am not an accountant and cannot offer you advice on this topic, but I just wanted to show you the difference between what happens in a 30-year loan compared to a 15-year loan.If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me!

Want to sell your Michigan Home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a Michigan Home? Search all homes for sale  The weather is finally warming up here in Southeastern Michigan, and with it we're starting to see activity in the real estate market pick up. We have seen much of what we have expected so far in 2015, but inventory is still a little low right now, and we have a lot of demand from buyers that are looking for different kinds of homes. Here are some homes that buyers are looking for right now:Ranches, or homes with a 1st floor master bedroom valued above $250KLarge lots that offer privacyHomes with open floor plansBuyers seem to be more concerned with the finish of a house, rather than the size, so we need more quality homes in this marketLocation is also important, so please contact us if your home is centrally locatedThe point is that we need more homes listed in our market right now, and I firmly believe that sellers will have much less control over the market next year, so now is the time to sell and get top dollar on your home if you're serious about it. Please contact me if you are interested in selling this spring.I also want to take a moment to thank all of our valued customers, and to thank HOUR Magazine for naming me a Real Estate All Star for the fourth year in a row. It's tough to be in the top 1% of real estate professionals nationally, but it's important work and I enjoy what I do. None of this would would be possible without all of my wonderful clients.As always, refer to me with any of your Southeastern Michigan real estate needs. I'm always here to help!

Want to sell your Michigan Home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a Michigan Home? Search all homes for saleToday I have 20 different home maintenance tips for you as we head into the fall of 2015. I've divided them into 5 different categories, and these should make it easier for you to maintain your property.Preventative maintenance:- Check for peeling paint or cracked caulking and seal any breaks to protect surfaces.- Check your weather stripping and replace or repair it on entry or garage doors.- Seal driveway cracks.- Seal gaps between your house and any solid surface like a driveway or patio.- Caulk or seal any gaps where pipes or wires enter the house through the foundation, siding, windows, etc.- Clean out your gutters to prevent ice damming as we head into the winter.Furnace and Central AC tips:- Have your furnace checked and cleaned by a reputable HVAC contractor.- Turn your humidifier on for the winter- Reverse the dampers on your ductwork to get the most efficient airflow. Ideally you want to heat the lower levels of your home more than the upper levels.- Change the filters on your furnace and humidifier.- Change the direction of your ceiling fans so they spin clockwise in the winter and counter clockwise in the summer.- Put a board on your AC unit to prevent snow and ice from getting inside and damaging anything.General safety tips:- Make sure your fireplace is in safe working order. Hire a reputable company to check it for deficiencies.- Test and change the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.Lawn maintenance:- Winterize your sprinkler system by the end of October. I recommend hiring a professional to do this for you.- Drain your hoses and exterior spigots by shutting them off from inside.- Make sure your snow blower is functioning properly.- Assure a proper, positive grade around your home so that melting snow is drawn away from your home.- Late fall is a great time to prune plants and trees. Ideally, any branches or stems should be 3 feet away from your home.If you have any questions or would like to know more about any of this, please don't hesitate to contact me!I look forward to hearing from you!

On a cool, spring day in 1897, Alfred Haney left his Williamston, Michigan home to earn a day's wage. He knew his wife's peculiar behavior had become more frequent, and he had planned on her seeing the town doctor, but she assured him she was feeling much better. They would go the following day instead. When he returned home later that day, he discovered a macabre murder so bizarre that it shook the entire community to its core. His mother's severed head was set on the dinner table, adorned with a knife and fork on either side. Lying nearby was the old woman's body, soaked in kerosene and set ablaze. Screaming, Alfred Haney ran from the house in search of the law, and while neighbors tried to extinguish the smoldering, beheaded corpse, Haney's wife, Martha, removed herself to the back yard and began digging wildly with her hands. Shortly after the discovery, a sheriff's deputy arrived, taking Martha into custody and lodging her in the local jail at the village hall. Ingham County Sheriff John Rehle, known as J. J. among his constituents, arrived by train and surveyed the carnage. He and his deputy discovered the murder weapon, an axe, hidden behind some boards under the rear stoop. Rehle organized a Coroner's Inquest that was held inside the house where the old woman's body lay. In an attempt to determine her state of mind at the time of the crime, local doctors interviewed the murderess. She told them she spoke frequently with her own dead mother, and her mother had told her to kill the old woman. Over the next several days, court hearings decided her ultimate fate. A panel of three doctors was commissioned to determine her sanity. In the end, there would be no prosecution. Deemed insane, she was sentenced to the Michigan Home for the Dangerous and Criminally Insane in Ionia. What made Martha Haney snap and behead her mother-in-law? TO HELL I MUST GO: The True Story of Michigan's Lizzie Borden-Rod Sadler