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Happy February!

I don't know about you, but this time of year, I am always torn.

To indulge in a luxurious Valentine's Day date night out or enjoy a cozy night at home? To buy a card or say a kind word? I usually land somewhere in between. We'll each arrive at different answers based on our preferences and personalities, but what we have in common is an opportunity to make sure those around us know we love them.

Regardless of how you choose to celebrate, we hope the pages of this month's magazine will help you do just that as we highlight what's to love in our local community.

"Love local" not only means local businesses, but it also means loving what and who is near. I hope you spend this month spreading the love to your friends, family, and the community around you.

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Real Estate 2023 We asked three local experts — Sheel Sohal, Lisa Nederlander and Lisa Lipari — their takes on what to expect in the coming year, the questions they’re asked most often and what makes our area so special. Here’s what they had to say.

SHEEL SOHAL Ssrghomes.com In Sheel Sohal’s five years of working as a licensed real estate agent in Oakland and Wayne counties, he has sold more than $150 million worth in homes. Living and working in Birmingham, the owner of Sheel Sohal Realty Group says he is “passionate about delivering the best customer-client experience when people are dealing with their most important investment.”

Birmingham City Lifestyle: Who are your clients?

Sheel Sohal I have a huge mix of clients, from first-time homebuyers to investor clients who want to understand how to make passive income in real estate to individuals, families, athletes and professionals who desire multi-million dollar homes in Oakland County.

I have very active and informative pages on social media, including Instagram, Facebook and a YouTube channel with videos on different topics — much of my growth has developed organically through the use of social media. I capitalize on it by presenting homes that sometimes are not recognized as being available.

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BCL: What are you seeing as market trends right now and projected for 2023?

SS With rate fluctuation, we should see some consistency in 2023. In many market predictions, Michigan as a local market has always been an amazing place to live and enjoy. I believe we will continue to see record sales, more inventory to come, and high buyer demand. Waterfront homes will remain desirable, more turn-key properties will become available and many investors will want to capitalize on rental opportunities.

BCL: What do you tell clients who are readying their homes to sell?

SS When you're preparing to sell, it is essential to focus on planning versus execution. Do we need to declutter, stage or even enhance your home with elements like fresh paint, light renovations and making sure your curb appeal is ideal? Sellers also often forget to make sure that their attic is in great shape: You don’t want there to be any surprises, like mold, insufficient insulation or any gaps or holes created by animals. Be certain to tune up all your equipment and mechanics for your home.

BCL: What is unique about the Birmingham/ Bloomfield markets?

SS The Birmingham and Bloomfield areas offer it all. It has every style of home, from traditional to contemporary. Bloomfield offers waterfront properties, homes with all varieties of square footage and backyard sizes. Buyers are still on the lookout for expanding their square footage, and obtaining more of their desires in their homes, such as an attached garage, finished basement, larger kitchens and backyards that fit their desires, and this area offers it all. Also, both cities are central locations to many different downtowns and offer easy commutes to Downtown Detroit.

BCL: What do you love about your job?

SS I love being able to make a client happy when they are purchasing their largest investment. Being able to guide a client in the right direction and help them find the right home is a great feeling.

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Sheel Sohal is selling this West Bloomfield waterfront property.

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“Being able to guide a client in the right direction and help them find the right home is a great feeling.” — Sheel Sohal LISA NEDERLANDER Lisanederlander.com A native Michigander who studied and worked in New York City before returning home in 2009, Lisa Nederlander sold real estate in Manhattan for 12 years with the Corcoran Group, led by Barbara Corcoran. Now based in Bloomfield Village, she is an associate real estate broker with Max Broock Realtors in Birmingham, while still holding her associate broker’s license in New York as well.

Birmingham City Lifestyle: What brought you to real estate?

Lisa Nederlander I was a history major and French minor in college and I like beautiful things and old things with a history. So I then trained in London at Sotheby’s Institute in Fine and Decorative Arts to become an antiques dealer. I moved to New York City in 1999 to work in the European Furniture Department at Sotheby’s auction house and soon found that I was stuck behind a desk, making too little income on which to live. Friends suggested I become an agent because they knew I liked interiors and wanted to be mobile, plus I have an interest in the business. I finally got my license, and quickly had a successful business — I loved running all over the city learning about different buildings and neighborhoods. I found it very rewarding to actually be able to support my clients by facilitating and navigating the transaction. Since I moved back to Metro Detroit, I enjoy it for all of the same reasons, but with the bonus of doing it in my hometown.

BCL: Who are your clients?

LN My clients run the gamut of the local population, including old friends who I grew up with, fellow members of Knollwood Country Club, friends in the art world, and fellow board members at the DIA, as well as parents from my daughter’s school and attorneys who refer their clients to me. Some

clients are downsizing, some are upsizing, and some are transferring to the area. I have worked with local politicians as well as many doctors in the area. I am very social so I am lucky to have many friends of all ages and areas, from Birmingham, Bloomfield, Franklin, Grosse Pointe and Detroit to Clarkston, Brighton and Up North. I make sure I get to know every area I am asked to help in and am happy to learn from agents in other areas where I may be asked to work.

The idea is to take care of the client. Likewise, I still have a healthy referral business all over the country. I regularly refer clients to the New York area, but also to California, Georgia, Florida and more. I want to make sure they are in the right hands when looking elsewhere.

BCL: Why do clients choose you?

LN People trust me. I believe integrity and good service are what build a business, above anything else. My fiduciary to my clients is absolutely my No. 1 priority. My clients know that my track record is impeccable and that I will always have their best interest at heart over mine. With this approach, I am able to get them the best deal possible. I have a huge network of contacts in the business to draw from to get deals done — clients, workmen, stagers, accountants, attorneys. I do a lot of marketing in front of and behind the scenes.

BCL: What are you seeing as market trends for 2023?

LN Fall has been very busy for me, especially with my listings as there continues to be low inventory. Even though the headlines have sounded like gloom and doom, people should understand that each market is different. Our local market is thriving and, while the interest rates have risen to more normal levels, there are many active qualified buyers in our marketplace. We believe that this will continue over the next year and prices will at the very least remain stable.

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“People trust me. I believe integrity and good service are what build a business, above anything else.” — Lisa Nederlander BCL: What are the Top 3 biggest concerns of potential clients?

LN 1. Interest rates. People have been very concerned about the bottom falling out of the housing market again because of the recent increases. Some buyers believe that they will be able to scoop something up at a much-reduced price; however, we are not in a housing crisis. People still have money and jobs so continue to buy houses. The stats the media is quoting is mostly based on the frenzied environment we had when the interest rates were very low during Covid so everything ‘sounds’ like it could be going down, but we are actually in a very healthy market with relatively low rates. 2. Market falling. The intensity of worry was much higher in the third quarter of 2022 as the headlines went from covering bidding wars to rising interest rates.

The market has returned to a healthier pre-Covid environment. 3. Cost of home renovations and maintenance. Buyers, sellers and homeowners are feeling the pinch in restaurants, the grocery store, cost of materials and so on. Many who hoped to do renovations saw their projected costs triple, in some cases. Many are going ahead while some have decided to remain in a holding pattern.

BCL: What tips would you give clients for readying their homes to sell?

LN Sellers and buyers alike should understand how real-estate taxes work in Michigan, specifically that a) we have particularly high real-estate taxes and b) the number you see on a listing is not what you will be paying once the house sells. Taxes are uncapped when the property trades and go up in the new year and can increase tremendously. It is only then that the homeowner gets the benefit as they re-cap to how much they can go up every year while owning the house.

Consider how you present your house to buyers — you want to make it show-ready. Even if you are living in your house while trying to sell it, homes that are messy, dirty and not maintained makes buyers think the sellers don’t take care of it. Make small repairs to peeling paint and loose door

handles, clear kitchen and bathroom countertops and wipe light switches, to start.

Don’t overprice your home. Buying someone else’s house can be a daunting process and buyers don’t always see your home the way you do. I am still seeing tons of interest in homes, but only when it is the best house in the price range, not the other way around. Have your agent take you to see your competition so you are educated. Similarly, don’t choose an agent based on the price they give you at the pitch. Your house will sell for what the market can bear. You want to make sure the agent is making you feel like you are their top priority, and not handing you off to team members once you agree to work with them. Hiring an agent who educates and supports you rather than telling you what you want to hear will help you achieve your goals.

BCL: What is unique about the Birmingham/ Bloomfield markets?

LN These markets retain their home values more than anywhere else in the area. One factor for this is the reputation of the school district in which a house falls — and the Birmingham and Bloomfield Hills districts are very attractive to buyers. Another factor is its proximity to Downtown Birmingham.

People love the walkability, the shopping, and the charm of the sidewalks and neighborhoods, and more people want to be a part of that than there are homes to buy.

BCL: What do you love about your job?

LN I love that I can help people with their biggest purchase. Since this is not something people do regularly, I can help make sure they know what to expect, and what needs to be done and make it fun along the way. I love that I get to work with different people all of the time, which keeps it exciting.

Every deal has different nuances and personalities.

And I like that I get to compete against myself rather than expect the same check every week — it’s very motivating and I like to challenge myself. You have to work hard and be on your toes if you want to be one of the best in the business.

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Lisa Nederlander's Bloomfield Hills client had a stager paint the walls and woodwork white, "and the home had multiple offers with a few minor updates.”

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“I’ve always wanted to work for myself, and I knew with my drive and work ethic, I would be successful.” — Lisa Lipari LISA LIPARI Wearedobi.com Birmingham-based Lisa Lipari, a realtor and associate broker with Dobi Real Estate, also in Birmingham, launched her career seven years ago at another firm before following then-colleague Simon Thomas, founder and CEO of Dobi (dobi. com), to his new firm. “I’ve had an interest in real estate since I was a little girl when my dad and I would go to open houses just to look at homes,” Lipari says. Earning a marketing degree and MBA from Michigan State University, she took a short detour in health insurance before taking the plunge into her first love. “I’ve always wanted to work for myself, and I knew with my drive and work ethic, I would be successful,” she says.

Birmingham City Lifestyle: Who are your clients?

Lisa Lipari I’m very fortunate to have a business that is 95-percent referral based so I work with clients of all ages. I work with a lot of families because as a mom of two young children, that is who I associate with most at this point in my life, but a lot of my clients refer their parents to me and I also work with first-time homebuyers. I love working with all different clients because it makes my job more exciting, and first-time home buyers are also so appreciative of knowledgeable realtors — buying your first home can be scary but also a huge accomplishment.

BCL: What questions do you get asked most often?

LL The single question that I have been asked most from clients in the past four or so years is ‘are there going to be more houses coming on the market?’

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Inventory has been historically low the last few years so while we usually see the most new inventory hit the market in the spring and can expect that to be the highest inventory, it still has not been enough to meet buyer demands. Buyers right now are also concerned about rising interest rates — and when we can expect rates to come down. No one can be certain, but I’ve heard from different lenders and financial experts that we expect them to lower near the end of 2023 or potentially in 2024. Sellers are also concerned about rising interest rates because homes are not worth as much as they were four to 10 months ago, and we are seeing a lot of price decreases. Sellers have been spoiled by the market the last few years and are used to houses selling in the first week, but now we are moving toward a more balanced market where it’s taking 30 days or more to sell a home and sellers have to negotiate.

BCL: What tips do you give clients for readying their homes to sell?

LL 1. Make sure your home is show-ready before you list, and declutter, declutter, declutter. Buyers want to walk through the home and feel like no one is living there so they can imagine themselves in it.

Make sure the house is spotless and anything too specific to your lifestyle or beliefs is put away for showings. 2. If you are willing and financially able to do updates to your home, do it — but be smart with your money, and consult with your realtor on the best place to spend. For example, updating the kitchen and master or master bathroom will likely yield a bigger return than updating kids’ bedrooms or a basement. Most buyers today want a home that is updated and move-in ready, and they are willing

to pay a premium for an updated home rather than deal with construction after purchase. 3. Do not overprice your home — it is the number one way to kill the listing. The most activity on a new listing happens within the first two to three weeks, so it’s crucial to market to your true audience — by overpricing you are not getting the correct buyers to see your home. If you overprice then do a price drop soon after listing, buyers assume that something is wrong with your home.

BCL: What is unique about the Birmingham/ Bloomfield markets?

LL The homes range from all different sizes and prices and no two homes are the same, so each selling/buyer experience is different. I love that there are so many neighborhoods within the cities and as a realtor working in these areas, I have to be very knowledgeable about the different neighborhoods. There is always a demand and even in a down market, houses in Birmingham and Bloomfield sell quickly and still hold their value.

Lisa Lipari sold this Birmingham home quickly. “It showed beautifully — the natural light, open floor plan and the sellers’ decor made it really inviting."

Lisa Lipari

BCL: What do you love about your job?

LL I love that my job is different every day. I wake up with a plan for the day and it can change in a split second, but that’s what makes it exciting. I also really love helping people find a home that they truly love. I don’t want my buyers to ever feel that I’m pushing a sale just for the commission. I’ve shown some buyers 80-plus houses to make sure it’s the right one, and it makes me so happy to find their home.

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When rates recently subsided from the low sevens to the six-percent range on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, “those who were ready to get their life moving again were still purchasing houses,” explains Edginton, mortgage originator with U.S. Bank Home Mortgage in Birmingham.

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works in Bloomfield Hills and has more than 20 years of experience in the industry.

As a result of his longevity with U.S. Bank, clients continue to rely on him for their mortgage needs within the state and other parts of the country, which is rare because most lenders don't have that coast-to-coast reach.

Right now, Edginton believes the rates are not as important to many buyers because there's a high likelihood that they will refinance in the next few years. The current rates, he explains, are placeholders so people can secure housing and are in line with averages we have seen over the last 25 yrs.

Over the last two-and-a-half-plus years, we've seen some unprecedented phenomena in the market. Social distancing measures and the financial uncertainty caused by COVID-19

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Ted Edginton, mortgage loan originator with U.S. Bank Home Mortgage in Birmingham

prevented prospective buyers from stepping foot inside a home before purchasing it.

Then, as restrictions eased, pent-up demand rose nationwide, the lull in home sales quickly turned into a sellers’ market, and buyers began offering more than the asking price, waiving home inspections and bringing cash to bridge potential appraisal gaps.

Securing housing became a priority.

With all the volatility we've seen since 2020, what can we expect in 2023?

"It's going to be a steady market, especially here in Michigan, just like what we're seeing now. Maybe, rates will go down a little. Still, it will continue, in my opinion, to be a good market for a first-time homebuyer," says Jumana Yousif, a loan officer with Beyond Lending in Bloomfield Township who specializes in helping women secure funding.

WHAT OTHER TRENDS DO THESE MORTGAGE SPECIALISTS EXPECT? • For people in the area looking to purchase in the higher-end segment, jumbo options and construction financing products are available to purchase, build and renovate their homes. There is a common concern that jumbo rates are higher than those in the conventional arena, but it's typically the opposite, according to Edginton.

• We are seeing homebuyers who have gone through the pandemic, saved money, or have family helping finance the purchase. As a result, many first-time homebuyers are jumping over that first-time homebuyer segment, skipping the starter house in order to prevent a second move once the family and finances grow. Edginton says one possible explanation for this is an absence of affordable homes in the area for first-time homebuyers.

• More options are coming out for first-time homebuyers to make housing more attainable. This includes offering mortgages for low to moderate-income buyers, programs for down-payment assistance and low down-payment mortgages.

• “Mortgages are performing very well, and we aren’t seeing foreclosure issues like we did more than a decade ago,” Edginton says. Many homeowners refinanced over the last couple of years at rates somewhere between three and four percent.

These homeowners will not be moving or refinancing any time soon. But, in general, the way mortgages are underwritten and approved today is stricter than they were many years ago. As a result, Edginton says, people qualify more comfortably and accurately for their mortgage, allowing homeowners to retain home ownership affordability not just to close on a home, but to afford it long term.

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ARTICLE BY REBEKAH CRAFT

LOCAL (BOOK) LOVE Become an armchair traveler with these books written by Michigan authors or set around the state.

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By Katherine Heiny

By Mary Doria Russell

By Michael Zadoorian

Jane falls in love with Duncan easily.

He is charming, good-natured, and loves her dearly but, unfortunately, he happens to be the world’s most prolific seducer of women. Jane sees Duncan’s old flings everywhere in their Boyne City town. While she’s able to come to terms with his dating past, she wishes she did not have to share him quite so widely. This novel has the small-town feel of the Gilmore Girls and is filled with delightful and quirky characters that will make you laugh out loud.

This fictionalized portrait of the lives of the men and women of the early 20th-century labor movement in the Upper Peninsula’s copper mines features several characters based on real-life people. Annie Clements, who grew up in Calumet, unites the European immigrants working in the mines to organize a labor strike, helping her earn the nickname “America’s Joan of Arc.”

Set in early-1970s Detroit, this novel tells the story of one young man’s transformation through music. Danny Yzemski is a pop radio–loving loner balancing a dysfunctional home life with the sudden harsh realities of freshman year at a high school marked by racial turbulence. After tragedy strikes the family, Danny finds his own reason to carry on: rock ’n’ roll.

Beautiful Music is a touching story about the power of music and its ability to save one’s soul.

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For more book recommendations for all ages, stop by the Baldwin Public Library to speak with a librarian. We love to talk books! Baldwinlib.org.

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By Kelly DiPucchio, illustrated by Christian Robinson

As a biracial, unenrolled tribal member and the product of a scandal, Daunis Fontaine has never quite fit in on the nearby Ojibwe reservation or in her hometown. After Daunis witnesses a shocking murder that thrusts her into a criminal investigation, she agrees to go undercover. This quick-paced and thrilling novel set in Sault Ste. Marie will keep you on the edge of your seat and teach you about the Ojibwe culture, customs and language.

In this middle-grade novel, Doug Swietek moves with his family to upstate New York and gets a fresh start in a new town. He stumbles into the library one Saturday morning in search of air conditioning and the path of his life changes. He meets a new friend, Lil, and becomes intrigued by the Audubon book in the display case. The story revolves around the birds that he learns to draw and readers will see Doug develop a lovely group of advocates throughout the novel and slowly begin to turn his life around, but not without a few bumps in the road.

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This picture book is the story of four adorable poodle puppies: Fi-Fi, FooFoo, Ooh-La-La and Gaston. Gaston works hard to fit in with his siblings, but he never quite feels like he belongs.

After a chance encounter with a bulldog family in the park reveals there’s been a mix-up, Gaston moves in with the bulldog family. Things look right, but they don’t feel right. Can these puppies follow their noses — and their hearts — to find where they belong?

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BLIZZARD BLAST Build an igloo or snow fort.

Choose a day when the snow is suitable for packing.

Use a square or rectangular container for building snow forts, which are often found in toy departments.

Be sure to stagger the blocks for support.

Take a winter carriage ride.

Look for horse-drawn carriages in tourist or trendy towns and quaint villages. Bundle up, and take warm blankets and hot beverages. Then enjoy a cozy ride through a snowy, festive town.

Check out: Greenfield Village at the Henry Ford (thehenryford.org).

Tubing at Bowers Farm in Bloomfield Hills.

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Take a snowshoe hike.

Buy or borrow snowshoes for the family, and go on a trek through the woods or a field. Take your compass, but also tie brightly colored strips of fabric to tree branches to mark your path. Look for animal tracks and burrows; identify trees by the bark and shape of their trunks; learn how to tell the time or direction by the position of the sun; and other nature and survival activities. Check out: the Johnson Nature Center in Bloomfield Hills (johnsonnaturecenter.org/trails).

Visit an ice sculpture show.

Look for these captivating displays on college campuses, in city parks and indoor arenas.

Check out: Plymouth Ice Festival, Feb. 3-5.

Plymouthicefestival.com.

Visit a zoo.

During the winter months, zoos often bring guest animals and offer special exhibits. Arctic and cold climate animals may be more active, and indoor exhibits are easier to view because of smaller crowds.

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Enjoy a winter fest.

Visit your chamber of commerce or state travel bureau website for a list of winter festivals and events. Activities to look for include light displays, fireworks, winter sports competitions, recreational activities, exhibits and ice sculpture displays, sleigh rides, snowshoe tours, and more.

Check out: Winter Blast Royal Oak, Feb. 3-5.

Winterblast.com.

Make an ice tree.

Instead of throwing out your holiday tree, turn it into a winter display. Stand it in your yard, turn the water hose on low, and spray upward and toward the trunk of the tree. As ice forms, continue spraying until you achieve your desired effect.

Go sledding or tubing.

If you have small hills in your backyard, use a trash bag for sliding down them. Better yet, head to some real hills with your toboggan or sled. Keep safety rules in mind for safe wintery fun. Check out: Tubing at Bowers Farm in Bloomfield Hills, through Feb. 26. Be sure to register in advance; it fills up fast. Events.friendsofbowersfarm.org.

Head to a museum.

Most cities, even small towns, have a historical museum. Hands-on science, art, or natural history museums are found in most metropolitan areas or at nearby universities.

Tour a manufacturing plant.

Tours are often available to the public even if they aren't well-publicized. Just call to find out.

Hiking along Birmingham’s Rouge River Trails. PHOTO CREDIT: Chris Cook, JCC Creative LLC.

Ice skating at Barnum Park in Birmingham. PHOTO CREDIT: Chris Cook, JCC Creative LLC. Try your skills at snowshoeing.

View the winter sky.

Visit a planetarium to see constellations and some of the brightest stars of the year. Check out: the Cranbrook Observatory or the Acheson Planetarium, both part of the Cranbrook Institute of Science. Science.cranbrook.edu.

Hold a winter movie fest.

Invite friends over, rent a selection of movies, and have everyone bring their pillows or beanbag chairs. Don't forget the buttery popcorn and hot chocolate. If you've had enough of winter, hold a Hawaiian luau instead. Choose summery or vacation-themed movies. Serve cold drinks with little umbrellas and fruit on top. And don't forget the beach towels.

Make up funny skits with friends then put on a show for parents and neighbors. Choose household products and create silly advertisements. Make up goofy songs or poems about each product and dress up for the part. Be sure to videotape the skits for hilarious family memories.

String a snowflake streamer. Make snowflakes by folding white paper several times and then trimming different shapes around the edges. Open the snowflakes then string them on a piece of yarn, and hang it across the room.

Getaway at a weekend resort. Check your travel agency for one of the many winter resorts for outdoor enthusiasts that offer activities and accommodations for the whole family.

Try downhill or cross-country skiing, snowshoe excursions and more. Check out: Crystal Mountain, a winter wonderland in Thompsonville, Mich. Crystalmountain.com.

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