Selling a house
Cash home buyer vs. real estate agent
If the house is in good shape and you have time, listing often brings a higher price. If it needs work or you...
Wholesaler vs. real estate agent
An agent represents you for a commission. A wholesaler works their own side of the deal. Neither is wrong,...
Local cash buyer vs. iBuyer
An iBuyer is a company that makes algorithm-driven offers, usually on newer homes in good condition. A local...
Direct buyer vs. cash-offer marketplace
A marketplace passes your request to buyers. A direct buyer is the buyer. Both can work, so it helps to know...
How to verify a cash home buyer in Michigan
Similar names are common in this business, so check who you are really dealing with before you...
Metro Detroit cash home buyers compared
M1 Home Buyers, Offer Now Michigan, Chris Buys Homes, Speedy Sale and Mike Buys Houses all buy Metro Detroit...
Staged vs. vacant home
Buyers often struggle to picture an empty room. NAR's 2025 survey of Realtors found that 83% of buyers'...
For investors
Wholesaling vs. fix and flip
Wholesaling is about finding and placing deals. Flipping is about buying, renovating and reselling. They...
Residential vs. commercial wholesaling
The idea is the same, but commercial deals turn on income, leases and due diligence, not just after-repair...
Commercial property
Off-market vs. listed commercial property sale
A broker listing can bring wider exposure. An off-market sale can bring privacy and less disruption for...
Leasing from the owner vs. through a broker
Disclosure: Julian is on the owner side at 28588 Northwestern Highway. A tenant's broker can represent your...
Metro Detroit commercial real estate firms compared
Signature Associates, Friedman, Landmark, P.A. Commercial and Farbman Group are established brokerage firms....
Planning a remodel
Design-build vs. a general contractor
With design-build, one company handles the plan and the work. With a separate designer and general...
A local remodeler vs. a big-box store
Big-box programs are convenient for standard products. A local remodeler is often a better fit when the...
Full kitchen remodel vs. cabinet refacing
Refacing keeps your cabinet boxes and layout. A full remodel changes what the room can...
Oakland County kitchen and bath remodelers compared
MainStreet, Reschka, Renovation By Design, Kendall and Kurtis all work in Oakland County. Here is what each...
Remodel first or sell as-is?
Sometimes a focused kitchen or bath update pays off. Sometimes it does not. It depends on the house, the...
Talk to Julian
Call or text with the address or the project. You get a straight answer on what makes sense next.