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Look for me Sunday morning, perusing the wonderful offerings at the Birmingham Farmer’s Market.  The season kicks off at 9 am in the parking lot on Old Woodward at the end of Harmon, kitty corner from Booth Park.
The organizers have done a GREAT job with the farmer’s market since it started, and I know they [...]

On Tuesday April 29th, the Birmingham Bloomfield Realtor Network is having it’s Spring Flowers tour from 10 to 1.  Visit LastTuesdayTour.com for more information.
We are also excited to be sponsors of the 2008 Birmingham Farmer’s Market.  The market is a favorite with all of us.  Our members will even be there to greet you 5 [...]

polar bear, originally uploaded by Maureen Francis.

Been to the Detroit Zoo lately? No school today, so we took a rare family trip to the zoo to enjoy the first days of spring. The polar bear exhibit is one of our daughter’s favorites, and today we were lucky enough to catch this guy swimming [...]

Come see 284 Tilbury with Dmitry on Tuesday morning.
Tour information on LastTuesdayTour.com
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Written by Maureen FrancisSKBK Sotheby’s International Realty, 248.430.4450
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Whether it’s helping with a mortgage payment, the grocery bills, or an insurance premium, Shades of Pink Foundation is committed to easing the financial burden of a breast cancer diagnosis.
The Shades of Pink Foundation is having their second annual Strides of Hope walk to at the Detroit Zoo on Saturday, April 19th. The [...]

We are sooooo close to winning a DONATED fun center for Children’s Hospital. All we need is your vote. Voting ends on the 29th, so head on over now and let’s get that fun center!

Colgate-Palmolive and Starlight Starbright Children’s Foundation have teamed up this year to help children with Sickle Cell Disease and [...]

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This week, thousands of people lost their homes and over 54 lost their lives. The destruction is devastating and over five states have a long road ahead in rebuilding after these massive destruction.

 
Our caring friends at Agent Genius are rallying resources. Can you help?
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Written by Maureen FrancisSKBK Sotheby’s International Realty, 248.430.4450
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Calling all home buyers, looky-loos, nosy neighbors and undecided: mark your calendars for Sunday April 27th.
Agents in four counties—Oakland, Macomb, Wayne and Livingston—are invited to hold open houses on Sunday, April 27. The open houses will be publicized in a special tabloid-sized section of both the Detroit Free Press and Detroit News the [...]

We’ve been to the Birmingham Pumpkin Patch and Parade, the Beverly Hills Halloween Hoot and the big day has finally arrived.  Thanks to the organizers of both events for making them memorable!
Happy Halloween!

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Written by Maureen FrancisSKBK Sotheby’s International Realty, 248.430.4450
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The Birmingham Bloomfield Realtor Network is at it again this month. Join us! I will be at 1680 Norfolk in Birmingham. This event is open to the public. Hope to see you…
 

SPOOKTACULAR
Tuesday October 30 from 10 to 1
Tour these Nine Homes for some great “Treats”
32311Arlington - Beverly [...]

The Oakland County Health Division will offer free radon test kits to residents during National Radon Action Week Oct. 22-26. The kits normally cost $10.
From the EPA’s Radon site:
Radon is a cancer-causing natural radioactive gas that you can’t see, smell or taste. Its presence in your home can pose a danger to your family’s [...]

The Detroit Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Detroit) invites the public to attend the “2007 Royal Oak Home Tour,” a walking tour showcasing six AIA architect-designed homes. The homes feature intriguing design concepts of urban living and contemporary design amenities that characterize the city.
The Royal Oak Home Tour occurs on Sunday, [...]