Replace your light bulbs Traditional incandescent light bulbs consume an excessive amount of electricity and must be replaced more often, which leads to higher yearly expenses. Popular compact fluorescent lights (CFLs), Halogen incandescent bulbs, and light-emitting diode bulbs (LEDs) use 25-80% less electricity and last up to 5 times longer than traditional bulbs. Although energy efficient bulbs are more expensive off the shelf, their efficient energy use and longer service lives mean that they cost less in th... read more

Bringing home your newly adopted dog is always an adjustment for everyone involved. It’s exciting and it’s only normal for you to have concerns about your new pet’s transition into life at home. Here are 3 important tips to help you welcome your new family member into your home.  1. Do Your ResearchPrior to your new dog arriving at your home, plan out how you will train your pet and make sure all of your family members are on the same page. Providing positive reinforcement technique... read more

Hoops & Home: a slam dunk!The latest Coldwell Banker advertising campaign, called "Hoops," tells the story of a young boy whose family is moving. The family stands in the driveway of a listing while the boy shows a clear disinterest in moving. When the Coldwell Banker agent sees the boy is wearing a basketball jersey, he recommends putting up a basketball hoop and suggests that friends are easy to find in the neighborhood when you have a good game. This gives the boy hope as he considers a new home. Later, we s... read more

Keeping your home’s interior and exterior looking great doesn’t have to be a full-time job. In fact, all you need is a weekend! Here are six home-beautifying projects to tackle during your time off.           Painting A new coat of paint is a quick and affordable way to transform the look of your home’s interior or exterior. Find Local Painting Pros       Roof Repair A strong roof means a safe home. Hire a roofing pro to inspect your home and... read more

CONTACT INFORMATION Kim Pollack Director of Marketing 248-433-5478 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (Southfield, MI - June 2018) Through the Greater Metropolitan Association of REALTORS® (GMAR) 5 years, 5 dogs, 5 lives saved initiative John North of Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel Birmingham donated to Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs. With their generous contribution GMAR raised $53,715 - more than enough to fully fund the training of a medical service dog. The dog, named Thor, was trained and paired with a Michi... read more