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Tom Gilliam, Realtor Tom Gilliam, REALTOR® with RE/MAX Classic — 24 years, 700+ closed transactions. ABR, SRES, SFR, PSA, RSPS. RE/MAX Hall of Fame.

Serving Farmington Hills, Novi, Northville, and West Bloomfield, MI. Experienced Farmington Hills real estate agent with 20+ years of success helping buyers and sellers across Oakland County. I specialize in Farmington Hills homes for sale, Novi real estate, and Northville MI real estate, delivering accurate pricing, proven marketing strategies, and strong negotiation skills. Whether you need expert home valuation, first-time buyer guidance, or effective strategies to sell your house fast in Farmington Hills MI, I offer clear advice and personalized service. Recognized as a trusted Realtor near me and one of the Best Realtors in Farmington Hills MI, I combine deep local expertise with a client-first approach to make every move successful.

Cranbrook Art Museum is free every Thursday, and it stays open until 8 p.m. A lot of people who’ve lived in Oakland Coun...
10/15/2026

Cranbrook Art Museum is free every Thursday, and it stays open until 8 p.m. A lot of people who’ve lived in Oakland County for years don’t know that.

It’s one of the details in a new guide I put together on where to see art around here this fall and through the holidays.

A few dates worth saving:

Paint Creek Center for the Arts in Rochester opens its Holiday Art Market with a free reception on Friday, Nov. 13.

The Royal Oak Market: Art Fair Edition brings 60 juried artists to the Royal Oak Farmers Market on Nov. 19 and 20.

The Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center Holiday Shop runs Dec. 3 through 19, with work from more than 200 artists.

Closer to my office, Farmington Hills City Hall has rotating exhibits and a public art collection, and most of the pieces are for sale. The Northville Art House is worth a stop too.

The full guide has hours, prices and a sample fall weekend. Link in the first comment. 🎨

10/13/2026

Feeling trapped by a low mortgage rate and wondering if you should stay put or make a move?

Whenever clients ask me about this, I always show them how looking at total monthly expenses reveals your true options.

Ready to evaluate your equity and plan your next chapter? Call or text 248-790-5594 or visit Homes2MoveYou.com today!

That oversized key moment never gets old.Lower rates are changing the math for a lot of buyers across Oakland County thi...
10/12/2026

That oversized key moment never gets old.

Lower rates are changing the math for a lot of buyers across Oakland County this fall, and I'm seeing it firsthand. Monthly payments that felt out of reach a few months ago are starting to make sense again, which means more families in Farmington Hills, West Bloomfield, and Northville are getting serious about their search. Whether you're browsing Farmington Hills homes for sale for the first time or you've been waiting on the sidelines for the right moment, this shift is worth paying attention to.

After 24+ years helping buyers and sellers, I know timing matters, but preparation matters more. As the best real estate agent Oakland County Michigan clients count on for straight answers, I'll run the numbers with you, compare neighborhoods, and build a plan around your budget and goals.

✔ Free consultation to review what lower rates mean for you
✔ Instant home valuation if you're thinking of selling
✔ Local insight on pricing, street by street

Curious what these new rates could do for your buying power? Reach out through my website and let's talk it through.

— Tom Gilliam RE/MAX Classic | 248-790-5594 | Homes2MoveYou.com

Bought a home in Oakland County this year? Don’t miss November 1. 🏡Michigan’s principal residence exemption, often calle...
10/12/2026

Bought a home in Oakland County this year? Don’t miss November 1. 🏡

Michigan’s principal residence exemption, often called the homestead exemption, removes your home from up to 18 mills of local school operating tax. On a home with a $200,000 taxable value, that’s up to $3,600 a year, depending on your community’s millage.

Many closings include the form in the closing package, but it doesn’t always reach the assessor. A lot of new owners don’t find out until the tax bill arrives.

Here’s how to check in two minutes:
✅ Look for the PRE percentage on your tax bill. 100% means you’re covered.
✅ Shows 0% or no bill yet? Check your city or township’s assessing records online.
✅ Not on file? Send Form 2368 to your city or township assessor (not the county or state) before November 1.

Michigan Treasury also started auditing exemptions in April, so make sure your information is accurate.

I put together a full step-by-step guide covering rentals, second homes, selling one home while buying another, and what to do if you missed a past deadline. Link in the first comment 👇

Know someone who just bought a home? Share this with them. It could save them thousands.

Questions? Call or text me at 248-790-5594.

10/11/2026

Looking for a spacious 4-bed, 3-bath home in Royal Oak's Washington Heights for around $350K?

This fantastic property features polished hardwood floors, a bright kitchen, a lovely screened porch, and a 2.5-car garage!

Check out all the details and photos here: https://www.flexmls.com/share/Eh8AR/711-Kayser-Avenue-Royal-Oak-MI-48067 or call/text 248-790-5594!

Yes, I brought a puppet to a listing presentation—and it worked.The “perfect time” to sell rarely shows up on a calendar...
10/11/2026

Yes, I brought a puppet to a listing presentation—and it worked.

The “perfect time” to sell rarely shows up on a calendar. It happens when your equity, plans, and local market align. Right now in Oakland County, fall sellers are seeing serious buyers, less competition than spring, and well-priced homes still moving fast. In Farmington Hills, West Bloomfield, and Northville, I track the market street by street—so my advice is based on your neighborhood, not broad averages.

After 24+ years and 700+ closings, I’ve learned clear info beats guesswork. I’ll provide a free home valuation and comparative market analysis so you know exactly where you stand.

• Free, personalized valuation based on nearby recent sales
• Pro staging, photography, and video
• Targeted marketing on MLS, Zillow, Realtor.com, and social

Want to know what your home could sell for this fall? Message me.

— Tom Gilliam, RE/MAX Classic | 248-790-5594 | Homes2MoveYou.com

Get ready for the weekend! These 5 fall outings in Farmington Hills, Novi, and Northville are calling your name.From don...
10/10/2026

Get ready for the weekend! These 5 fall outings in Farmington Hills, Novi, and Northville are calling your name.

From donuts to downtown strolls, grab your favorite person and plan your perfect autumn day.

Connect with me for more local tips or to find your new home in this beautiful area!

That online home value estimate you just checked might not be telling the whole story!It's great for a quick look, but t...
10/09/2026

That online home value estimate you just checked might not be telling the whole story!

It's great for a quick look, but these automated tools don't account for your home's unique upgrades, condition, or the current local demand.

Don't rely on an algorithm. For an accurate home valuation from a local professional, call or text me at 248-790-5594 or visit Homes2Mo


A buyer told me last week they’re holding off until prices crash. So I ran the numbers for Oakland County.To offset toda...
10/09/2026

A buyer told me last week they’re holding off until prices crash. So I ran the numbers for Oakland County.

To offset today’s mortgage rates, Oakland County home prices would need to fall about 27%. In Farmington Hills it would take about 31%. For comparison, prices fell about 27.5% nationally during the 2008 housing crash.

That kind of drop isn’t what the data shows. Homeowners are sitting on record equity, and Oakland County has only about 2.4 months of homes for sale. Prices are still rising, just more slowly.

What’s more likely to help is rates. On a $400,000 home with 20% down, a one-point drop saves about $275 a month. Getting the same savings through price would take about $60,000 off the home.

I put together a full guide with a payment table and a look at what waiting a year really costs. The link is in the comments.

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29630 Orchard Lake Road
Farmington Hills, MI
48334

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