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Discover the Difference a REALTOR® Makes
Our REALTORS® at Griffith Realty take pride in pursuing the highest level of knowledge and skill in the real estate industry. Our experience helps us deliver exceptional customer service and personalized advice to our customers considering Brighton homes for sale.
While there are many real estate agents in the United States, only a fraction are true REALTORS®. This distinction is easy for buyers and sellers to overlook, especially when you are buying for the first time.
What makes a REALTOR® special and why should you choose one?
Let's look at some of the most important reasons:
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Understand the 5C's of Credit to Buy a Home in Brighton
Before you go shopping for Brighton homes for sale, you'll want to make sure you're financially prepared. That includes looking at the 5C's of credit. Lenders use this formula to determine your creditworthiness, and knowing what they'll look for ahead of time can help ensure you'll be able to finance the home you fall in love with.
- Character. Banks don't want to lend money to people who aren't responsible enough to pay it back, which is understandable. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, both the average home price and median home price in 2018 was well over $300,000, and that is a lot of money for most people. Your mortgage lender likely doesn't know you personally, so they use your credit reports, history and scores to help determine if you're trustworthy, credible, and fiscally responsible.
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Seven Tips for Keeping Your Home Cozy This Winter
It's tempting to crank up the thermostat when outdoor temperatures start dropping. Michigan winters can be challenging, but there are tons of effective ways to cut down your heating bill and keep your home warm.
Our REALTORS® not only have tons of cozy Brighton homes for sale they also have useful tips for keeping your home toasty when it's cold outside.
- Use the Power of the Sun
Natural light is visually appealing, but did you know that solar heat will also warm up a chilly room? When the sun comes up, open the curtains or blinds and let the light shine in until evening comes around.
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6 Must-Try Pizza Places in Brighton
Celebrate National Pizza Day in Brighton
Finally, the day we've all been waiting for is here — National Pizza Day!
Observed each year on the 9th of February, National Pizza Day is one annual holiday you'll never regret celebrating. How will you enjoy it? A plate of deep-dish pizza with extra cheese? A Chicago-style pie filled with meats and veggies? A greasy thin crust slice folded over the true New Yorker way? No matter how you decide to partake in this saucy holiday, be sure to include a stop at one of these great Brighton pizza joints as part of your yearly tradition! Our REALTORS® have created this list of six of their favorite pizza places to celebrate the day.