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House Hunt: Hunting For A Home Alone?

You don't have to be on your own when searching for the perfect new home — local realtors can be a big help.

The sheer number of homes for sale in our area right now can be overwhelming when you're shopping for new digs. Yes, there are lots of things you can do on your own, but the assistance of a savvy Realtor or agent can make all the difference between a frustrating and an empowering experience.

This week, we've searched for homes listed by specific real estate companies. In Farmington Hills, our homes are listed by , located at 29630 Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills. They are part of a network of four local offices (Farmington Hills, Canton, Novi and Milford) and a national network of Re/Max affiliated real estate companies. You can reach their office in Farmington Hills by calling 248-737-6800.

In West Bloomfield, the homes featured here are listed by . They have an office in Farmington Hills at 32961 Middlebelt Road. Real Estate One is the largest real estate broker in Michigan, and one of the largest in the country. They have been in business since 1929. Real Estate One now has a family of companies under their brand umbrella, including Max Broock Realtors, Johnstone & Johnstone, Capital Title Insurance Company, John Adams Mortgage Company and Insurance One. Real Estate One on Middlebelt Road can be reached at 248-851-4100.

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The Birmingham homes shown here are listed by in Birmingham at 275 Old Woodward in the downtown area. Max Broock is a Michigan-based company established in 1895, and is one of the oldest real estate companies in the state. In 2001, they joined the Real Estate One network of companies, and clients can take advantage of the convenient services of all the sister companies mentioned above. The Birmingham office can be contacted by calling 248-644-6700.

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