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Huntington Woods Pumpkin Day! (Saturday October 17th)

 
                          See You There!  Pick a big one - pick a small one - pick the one you love - Then carve it - eat the pumpkin seeds and bob for apples. Its a great season . 11-2 pm at the Huntington Woods Lutheran Church on 11 mile road on Saturday October 17th. I am really excited about meeting and seeing all my neighbors.  edee

Fall is here - so is Pumpkin Day!

I love this time of the year - The crispness in the air, the donuts and the cider - and of course Halloween and the pumpkins. This year I am working on a really really good soup - I'll post it later or bring a copy to Pumpkin Day Huntington Woods - on the 17th - Saturday - 11am - 2 pm at the Huntington Woods Lutheran Church on 11 Mile. I am also going to use this opportunity to start this blog site over again.

I am going to recommit to new and interesting information about our community - the community at large and well just more useful information so you will come back and share your thoughts too. Check out the photos from prior years and stop by so I can start a new gallery. edee

The 4th of July is coming

I love the Holidays...I love any holiday...and I especially love the 4th of July in Huntington Woods. The parade, the fireworks and the memories. I remember as a kid watching them and hearing them from my bedroom window some years. As I got older it was fun to join the crowds of families enjoying and "oooooing and ahhhhing" right up close. This year as a special touch I have decided to line the streets of Huntington Woods with American Flags. What better tribute to a country that I love and a city that I love than to bring the two together in the spirit of community, beauty and love. With all that is going on in the world that is confusing, maddening and frightening there is for me, and I suspect many others, a belief and trust that we will prevail as a country and a people as we have in the past. I love being an American. I love being a part of and resident of Huntington Woods. Both have a sense of self and community and a Spirit that is untouchablee. Both carry a Pride that just feels good. Happy 4th of July to all of my neighbors and friends..

On a tectonical note. There is a glitch in this blog site that I am in the process of repairing. When you blog it takes you to a military site. Since I will distributing flags today, if you come to blog and it doesn't work, please come back. I should have it back up and running smoothly by this afternoon.  Thanks for visiting and sharing your thoughts.  edee

Is Huntington Woods ready for the change of season?

 The weather is changing and while driving the streets this weekend it looks like everyone is ready. Brooms and rakes and soccer balls - we all want to get outside. It's a good time to walk around the house and do a visual of what needs to be done to keep your home in tip-top shape. Here are a few suggestions:

• Outside inspection. Check your entire house for any damage to the roof and exterior walls.
• Gutter Cleaning. Make sure gutters are clean.
• Window maintenance. Clean and install screen windows and doors.  Also, lubricate window channels for easier opening and closing.
• HVAC Maintenance. Have your unit inspected and clean all the vents to ensure proper operation. 
• Landscaping.  Check for downed branches and dead trees. Look at shrubs an bushes and where the house can be spruced up with flowering plants or a new design.
• Sprinkler System. Have your system checked for leakage and heads that could have been broken over the winter.

If you need any help in finding a handy man or an inspector, just give me a call - I can lead you in a good direction. 248-229-6021.   edee

60 Days of Huntington Woods Real Estate

These can be very trying times in Real Estate - as well as the world. The activity in Huntington Woods has slowed down a bit - and prices are dropping, however sales are still happening and people are moving. We all knew there had to be a correction in the market - prices were way out of line and lenders and appraisers were going crazy with values and loans. There is naturally a bright side to everything, we just have to see it differently. In the last 60 days 8 houses went pending and 12 houses closed. The average days on the market were 221. The average house that is currently listed is listed at $156/sq ft and the average home sold for $134/sq ft. This is very telling. When houses are priced right for this market THEY WILL SELL! As well as selling - homes are leasing, 5 in the last 60 days.

There are options available for Sellers and Buyers. Lenders are allowing Sellers to Short Sale their homes. When you owe more than your house is worth many Lenders are forgiving the loans and give a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure. The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007, in many cases will allow the difference to be a non-taxable item for your principal residence. Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae have raised limits to $417,000 and 95% of current market value for both refinancing and new loans, with certain stipulations. There are choices and options to do what needs to be done. John Adams Mortgage is loaning money everyday and helping people get into new homes. Give me a call 248.229.6021 and I can arrange a meeting with extremely competent and efficient loan officers.

Huntington Woods is the community of choice to those that live here and continue to move within. It is seen as a wonderful, classic neighborhood, with a sense of community like no other to those living here and moving here. The sidewalks, golf course, recreation center, pool, library, art gallery, clubs, schools, and the list just goes on and on. It is wonderful to remain thrilled to live and play here.   edee

The Zoo - The Memories - The Fun - The Vote

I so love The Zoo - and get sentimental when the little girl is saying good-night to the animals on the commercial (now I know that is the intent) however, my zoo memories mean something to me. They are part of my history. How much fun is the train tunnel? The Polar Bears are the best. And the monkeys. Couldn't you just watch them all day long? The Zoo has meaning to HW - it is part of us. I hope that we all vote to help keep it open. Vote "YES" in the primary on August 5th - it is on the ballot. Get there to vote, even though 11 mile is a mess. Thanks.   edee

Find Your Face on the 4th

I just posted the 4th of July photos. Are you there? It was fun talking to everyone and hearing all of the wonderful Huntington Woods stories.  The twins as future homeowners - our oldest Veteran and his family - our award winners - and just about everyone having fun and enjoying the glorious day and the wonderful weather. The hot dogs were yummy. I had to laugh - see if you can find the party crashing family - they came from the east side of town just to enjoy OUR parade and festivities - blog about the correct photo and be the 1st to find it - I'll send you to dinner. EVERYONE loves Huntington Woods.   edee

4th of July

I absolutely know for a fact that a wonderful time was had by all at the parade and the afterglow in the park - I have the photos to prove it! Stay tuned,  I should have them up in a day or two.   edee

Vote by July 31st - Awards in the Fall

EDEE, I WANTED TO THANK YOU FOR DRAWING AWARENESS TO THE BEAUTIFICATION AWARDS. WE DO NEED PEOPLE TO NOMINATE THEIR HUNTINGTON WOODS NEIGHBORS. THE CRITERION IS QUITE SIMPLE, WE ARE LOOKING FOR HOUSES THAT HAVE GREAT CURB APPEAL. THE FORMS CAN BE FOUND AT THE REC CENTER. I WOULD ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO TAKE A COUPLE OF MINUTES AND NOMINATE THEIR FAVORITE HOUSE (OR HOUSES) HERE IN HUNTINGTON WOODS!   Renee Siegel Committee Member

Concert in the Park

How fun is the park on Tuesday nights? I walked with our dog Phin and son, Todd while Amy and Chloe biked there.  Lot's of activity and the band was pretty good. I left with Phin when I found out we could get a $100 ticket. I think the park should be sprayed for mosquitoes earlier so they can take leave by the time people arrive (them being the planned dinner). I was happy to get away - next week I will spray myself and the kids. Anyway, as usual, fun and socializing appeared to be the topic of the evening, Its always a great place for grandmas and grandpas to have fun, eat, have some ice cream and play with the kids. See you next week.   edee