This gorgeous and very unique lakefront home in Brighton Township, features very close to 7,000 square feet of living space with 4,681 square feet on the main level and upstairs and then an additional 2,300 square feet in the nicely finished lower level walkout.

Located on All Sports School Lake in Livingston County. Breathtaking resort like living on 1.68 acres this newer custom built home has all the upgrades you could ask for. Seller has over $1.4 Million dollars into this majestic setting.

Feauring a 4 car garage, entertainer's circular driveway, 5 bedrooms, 5 1/2 bathrooms, 2 full kitchens and all located on a peninsula of 1.68 acres of lake frontage. A priceless lake view from every room in the house on all three floors.

School Lae is located in Brighton Township in Livingston County, Michigan. It is east of Old 23, West of I-23, North of Hilton and Spencer Road and South of Hyne.

School Lake Information:

• All Sports Lake: Yes
• Size: 79 Acres
• Deepest Spot: 34 feet deep
• Average Depth: Relatively Shallow
• Wake Restrictions: No Wake after 7:30 p.m. until 11 a.m.
• Public Beach: No
• Public Access: No
• Water Source: Spring Fed
• Lake Associations: Yes two of them

School Lake Fishing

There is a variety of fish in School lake including Blue Gill, Croppie, Northern Pike, Perch, and Bass. The lake does freeze over in the winter if you are an ice fisherman.

School Lake Homes

School Lake is connected to Hope Lake which is located on the other side of Old 23. School lake is round in shape and doesn't have much traffic on it and more of a family lake. The houses are a mixture of cottages and all year round homes that have either been rebuilt or new construction.

School Lake homes range in square footage from 700 square feet up to 7,000 square feet. There are a few vacant lots left ready to be built. There are ranches and colonials. A lot of the cottages don't have basements, but the newer built homes have walk out basements.

Lakefront Home In Commerce Michigan

SPRAWLING RANCH, FEATURING OVER 2,606 SQUARE FEET OF LIVING SPACE WHICH INCLUDES A PROFESSIONALLY FINISHED WALKOUT IN THE LOWER LEVEL WITH 3 BEDROOMS AND 2 FULL BATHS.

OCEAN-LIKE VIEWS ARE INCREDIBLE HERE, W/SUNSET VIEWS ON DESIRABLE ALL-SPORTS COMMERCE LAKE! COMPLETE REMODEL WITH CHEF'S STAINLESS STEEL KITCHEN, CHERRY CABINETS, GRANITE THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE KITCHEN AND BATHS. BATHS ARE ALL NEW AND DONE TO IMPRESS.

FINISHED LOWER LEVEL WALKOUT IS PROFESSIONALLY FINISHED WITH SLATE FLOORS. THE GORGEOUS FULL BATH IN THE LOWER LEVEL FEATURES A FULL SHOWER DECKED OUT WITH SLATE THROUGOUT, ANDERSON WINDOWS, CROWN MOLDING, 10' CEILINGSS & A SAUNA. TREX DECK FOR LITTLE TO NO MAINTENANCE, ROOF & COVERED PATIO. TIERED LANDSCAPING WITH STONE PAVERS, DOUBLE SHED FOR ALL THE TOYS! HURRY TO GET IN FOR SUMMER. INVEST IN A LIFESTYLE!

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Entire House Has Been Updated

• Complete New Tear-Off Roof (2009)
• New Travertine Tile Floors Throughout (2007)
• New Carpeting Throughout (2009)
• Freshly Painted Throughout (2009)
• New Kitchen Cabinets and Granite Countertops (2007)
• New Bathroom Cabinets and Granite Countertops (2007)
• New Gas Furnaces (2005 and 2009)
• New Central Air Condition Units (2009)
• New Pebble Sceen Pool Surfacting (2007)
• New Pool Heater (2006)

Gorgeous custom built home boasting almost 3,700 square feet with 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths and located on almost 3/4 of an acre lot with mature trees and plenty of privacy in the prestigious Pine Cove Villas subdivision. Walk into the 2-story foyer with a spiral staircase and travertiine tiled floor.

The kitchen has been completely updated with travertine tile, contemporary cabinets and granite island and countertops, recessed lighting and a wall of windows.

Both the family room and living room feature marble surround fireplaces and crown molding. The family room has it's own private custom built wet bar which is perfect for entertaining.

All the bathrooms have been completely updated with new cherry cabinets and granie countertops. There is a total of three full baths including one on the main floor.

The gorgeous library features hand crafted oak walls and travertine tile floors and more recessed lighting. Its the perfect work environment.

Three out of the four bedrooms have walk in closets upstairs. The second floor also features a laundry area for your convenience. The oversized master bedroom features it's own private bath with a separate glass european shower and whirlpool jacuzzi tub and of course a great size walk in closet.

For those hot summer days you can relax by your very own spectacular 44' pebble sceen inground pool which is 10 feet deep in it's deepest spot. As if thats not enough for entertainment the neighborhood features tennis courts, and a boardwalk leading to private beach and lake access to all sports Lower Straits Lake. This is truly paradise.

The best part is the $8,000 does not have to be paid back. Secretary Donovan said that important changes, which the National Association of Realtors has been calling for, will help consumers purchase a home. “We all want to enable FHA consumers to access the home buyer tax credit funds when they close on their home loans so that the cash can be used as a downpayment,” Donovan said. According to Donovan, the FHAs approved lenders will be permitted to “monetize” the tax credit through short-term bridge loans. This will allow eligible home buyers to access the funds immediately at the closing table.

This is a great idea and will help our economy grow, however it is not in effect today, tomorrow, or this month. If you noticed, he said that FHA is going to permit, not has permitted and provided to it lenders the details, to allow homeowners to use those funds at closing for the down payment. One other thing, my initial interpretation is that it will be for the down payment only, not closing costs, pre-paids or tax prorations, we still may be able to get seller concessions.

You have to close on your home by December 1, 2009. Obama and his administration is obviously trying to stimulate the housing market. This is an unbelievable opportunity to be able to buy a home at prices comparable to the 1980's and interest rates around 4.75% on a 30 year fixed mortgage.

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I have received a few emails from real estate agents across the country asking how my new LEC 2 website is doing. I figured I would hit two birds with one stone here and discuss the results after four days. I also wanted to give credit to REW for the design and "converting monster" it has created in this website. Genious material in my humble opinion. This isn't just a great tool for buyers, don't forget about the fact that Home Sellers would be crazy not to list with you knowing how "sticky" this website is for Home Buyers. Imagine the exposure a Home Seller would have being listed with you on your website. Trust me when I tell you this is a honest review of the product and I will not be compensated in any way for this blog. It is truly an honest opinion of the results thus far.

Once I pulled the trigger to purchase the LEC 2 it took about four months to implement all the customizations I wanted to be able to offer. I thought buyers would love the Streetview ability and the Birds Eye View. I also did a custom slideshow to highlight some unique selling propositions and different features available on the home search. I also did a lot of backend customizations.

It has been four days now since my Northville Michigan Real Estate Website, also known as the LEC 2 went live. Here is the results from my lead manager:

• April 30--27 Buyer Leads
• May 1st--20 Buyer Leads
• May 2nd--20 Buyer Leads
• May 3rd--26 Buyer Leads

The best part is 50% of the visitors have returned in the last four days.

I had a REW template for about a year and half before I decided to upgrade to the LEC 2 and obviously the results speak for themselves. 1 or 2 sales will pay for the LEC 2, so it is really a no-brainer when it comes to figuring out if the LEC 2 is worth the money.

On my old REW template I had a third party providor host an IFramed IDX solution. Registrations were not necessary to view properties, as it was totally opitional. I was averaging 6-8 registrations a day from that. Not bad, but definitely not the 25 registrations I'm getting now. For those of you that don't know, 25 registrations a day from potential buyers is enough to keep 7-10 buyer agents busy full time. I currently have three and need to hire more immediately. Not a bad problem to have.

I wanted to also compare the results for those wondering some more in depth details of how the traffic is coming along compared to my old REW template. This comparison is over a four day period from Thursday to Sunday in both comparisons so everything will be equal except for the two different websites.

OLD REW TEMPLATE: Thursday April 23, 2009 - Sunday 26, 2009

• Visits: 893
• Pageviews: 3,624
• Pages/Visit: 4.06
• Average Time On Site: 5:05 Minutes
• Bounce Rate: 28%

New REW LEC 2: Thursday April 30, 2009 - Sunday 3, 2009

• Visits: 853
• Pageviews: 12,189
  
• Pages/Visit: 14.29
• Average Time On Site: 8:26 Minutes
• Bounce Rate: 32.24%

So the question whether to make people register before they can view homes should implemented immediately if you haven't already. There will be people who will not give out their information, but what about the 25-30 people every day who do? Now keep in mind, you have to offer some value in order to peak someone's interest enough to trade their personal information for access to "the inventory." If your website is no different than every other Realtors website in your area, you probably won't get the same results.

I don't want agents to read this and then get mad becuase they turned on their registration and didn't get 25 people registering a day. The LEC 2 is very "sticky" if you know what I mean. I have gotten raving reviews from clients who were using the old template site and now using the new site.

Again to reimplement the facts here...There is no better return on your money than a custom REW website. If this was any other industry than the "real estate industry" offering the return on investment that one could get, this product would be $50,000-$100,000. But this is the Real Estate Industry, and most people get in this business because they think it's the "easy money game." They get in because they think it costs nothing to get in and stay in. Drink a few pots of coffee every day, eat some donuts, and sell a few houses, right? LOL

Let me know if you have any questions regarding the website. It is still new, but I'll try to help as much as I can.

PRICE SLASHED TO $399,900

(Owner Paid $540,000--Ouch!!)

Here is a truly unique opportunity to own a Northville Michigan home that is a one of a kind! Located in the historical district and literally a block away from downtown Northville. Maybe a 5 minute walk at most to Center Street. This Northville Victorian was built in 1884 and completely renovated with a modern charm in 2006 by well known Ed Funke. You may also click here to get a private virtual tour of this Northville home.

Features:

• Enter this captivating Northville Victorian from the spacious front porch--pefect for parade watching
• 2,350 Square Feet, 4 Bedrooms(1st Floor Master) and 2 1/2 baths and recently added central air.
• Gorgeous parlor (19x14) has coved plaster ceilings, a bay window, and built in speakers.
• Formal dining room (15x12) features crown molding, 24% lead crystal chandelier, panel wainscoting and plantation shutters.
• Family room (20x16) has crown molding, a Rumsford fireplace with antique quarter-sawn oak mantle stained glass chandlier, and antique beveled glass French doors to the sun-porch.
• The kitchen (16x15) features custom Brookwood bead board cabinetry, coffered beamed ceiling, granite counters, walk in pantry, & stainless steel appliances with a 36" five burner gas cook top.
• Main first floor master bedroom (15x13) has crown molding, wainscoting, plantation shutters, a private bath with heated floors, Carrara marble counters , dual vanities, a Grohe rain-fall shower head, and Kohler fixtures.
• Second floor features an upper hall with crown moldings, built-in bookcase and linen closet.
• Bedrooms two (14x13), three (12x11), and four (13x8) are very large bedrooms and all located on the second floor.
• Both the main floor powder room and the upstairs bath feature crown moldings and Kohler fixtures.
• The mud room/laundry room is located off the kitchen with the bead board walls, cabinetry and crown molding.
• Technology friendly home with CAT 5 structured wiring, security system and sprinkler system.
• Carriage house garage is a Circa 1850 "Baily Barn" that was relocated in 1998 from Lyme, New Hampshire. It is authentic post/beam/peg construction with a work shop featuring 220 service, and walk up stairs to a full height loft.

Community Features

• Located In Charming Downtown Northville
• Highly Acclaimed Northville Schools
• Walk to Town or to Historical Sites
• Many Community events including Victorian Festival, Arts and Crafts Shows, Business Expo, Memorial Day Parade & Christmas Walk just to name a few
• Close to Entertainment, Fine Dining, Recreation, Laurel Park Place or Twelve Oaks Mall
• Easy access to freeways, Metro Airport, Ann Arbor and Downtown Detroit.

Schools

• Northville Elementary School: Amerman
• Northville Middle School: Hillside
• Northville High School: Northville High School

Feel free to visit my Metro Detroit Real Estate Blog for the latest market news on Michigan Real Estate.

1. There is much less competition out there right now. What I mean by that is every other seller is your competition. Most sellers pull their home off the market until spring time. Less competition means buyers have less choices. Less choices means better odds for you as a seller right now.
2. Buyers that are out there right now looking at homes are serious buyers. Most buyers that are "window shoppers" are out in during the peak season, spring and summer just browsing. The only buyers that are out right now are buyers that have sold their home and must buy a house before the holidays or their lease is up where they are at and must by a house right now.
3. Houses decorated during the holiday season show much nicer.
4. The holidays are an emotional time. The buyers that are out looking at homes are more emotional and may pay more for your house around the holidays.
5. Some buyers must buy before the end of the year for tax reasons.
6. Since the supply of listings will dramatically increase starting in January and every month thereafter, there will be less demand for your particular home! Less demand means less money for you!
7. January is traditionally the month for employees to begin new jobs. Since transferees cannot wait until Spring to buy, you must be on the market now to capture that market!
8. Buyers have more time to look for a home during the Holidays than they do during a working week!
9. By selling now, you may have an opportunity to be a non-contingent buyer during the Spring, when many more houses are on the market for less money! This will allow you to sell high and buy low! There is every indication that across the nation, prices will continue to decline in 2009.
10. You can still be on the market, but you have the option to restrict showings during the six or seven days during the Holidays! You can't win the lotto if you don't buy a ticket and you can't sell your home if it's not listed for sale for buyers to view.

Hope this helps, it is nothing but the truth. I sell the same number of homes if not more during November and December, therefore I know from experience just because most Realtors take a two month vacation this time of the year doesn't mean that buyers do. There will be sales during November and December, and there is no reason why you can't be on one of the ends of the deal. For up to the minute information on the Metro Detroit Real Estate market visit my Metro Detroit Real Estate Blog. You can also catch up on the 12 Facts Nobody Told You About Purchasing Bank Owned Foreclosures.

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Open Sunday, October 18, 2008

12-3 p.m. JUST LISTED $265,000

Details on the open house...

This home boasts nearly 2,400 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths on nearly 1 acre of land in the Plymouth Hills Subdivision. The neighborhood is unique because every house in the neighborhood brings a different architecture and floor plan to the community. It is NOT your typical cookie cutter neighborhood with three or four different floor plans. All the houses are on a nice size piece of land giving each homeowner plenty of space to roam and lots of privacy. Very unique for the area.

It has a great size front and backyard. The brand new kitchen was done with top of the line amenities including Cherry cabinets with undermount lighting, undermount sink, new corian counters, new italian ceramic tiled floors, and a gorgeous tiled backsplash. In the huge family rooms is a marble surround fireplace for those cold winter nights. All the bathrooms have been updated with corian counters and new vanities. All new wallside windows throughout. The entire upstairs has hardwood floors. A real deal in Plymouth, You can also view more Plmouth Michigan Homes For Sale on our website. Come check it out on Sunday. Sandy Raden will be your hostess.

For Sale Asking $49,900 with only $30,000 Down Payment!

Awesome Opportunity to own your own business with little money down. This Cottage Inn Pizzeria franchise is located on one of Metro Detroits busiest roads, Orchard Lake Road around many Farmington Hills Michigan Homes. This motivated seller has other businesses and can't keep a close enough eye on this store.

This pizzeria used to do $8,000-$9,000 a week. Currently sales are approximately $5,000 a week. Rent is approximately $2,700 a month for 1,800 Square feet of space. The owner is very motivated to make a deal. Current owner does not advertise at all. New owner can keep the Cottage Inn franchise or make it their own name. Hours of operation are as follows:

Monday-Thursday 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m., Friday & Saturday 10:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m., Sunday 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

CALL 248-937-1337 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Ann Arbor, Michigan Homes--Fall Harvest: Celebrate the season during the 1850s living history program with wood stove cooking, a costume parade with prizes, pumpkin decorating, pictures with the Headless Horseman, costumed interpreters, barnyard animals, traditional lawn games including hoops and stilts, tours of the farmhouse, cider and doughnuts and more. Noon-4 p.m. Sun. Cobblestone Farm and Museum, 2781 Packard, Ann Arbor. $7 families, $1.50 children. Members are admitted free. 734-994-2928.

Belleville, Michigan--Haunted Hayride: 7-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 7-9 p.m. Sun. Through Oct. 31. The Pumpkin Factory, 48651 Harris, Belleville. $7. 734-461-1835.

Belleville, MichiganSpooktacular: Haunted hayride. 7 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Through Oct. 25. Wayne County Fairgrounds, 10871 Quirk, Belleville. $13 this weekend, add one dollar to admission price each weekend until Oct. 25. $8 kids 6-11, 5 and under free, but not recommended. 734-697-7002.

Brownstown, Michigan--Fall Funforall: With music, hayrides, pumpkin decorating, scarecrow dress-up, straw maze and more for families. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. Lake Erie Metropark, 32481 W. Jefferson, Brownstown Twp. $5 per person. 734-379-5020.

Canton, Michigan Homes--Stories from the Shadows: Age-appropriate spooky stories. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Bringing children 4 and under is strongly discouraged. 4-7 p.m. Sun. Lower Rouge River Recreation Trail, Morton Taylor Road and Michigan Ave., Canton. Registration required. 734-394-5460.

Chelsea, Michigan--Chelsea Maze located on M-52, 1/4 mile south of I-94.
Days: opens Sept 6th. mostly fri-sat-sun, see website for dates/hours.
Details: 10 acre daytime Corn Maze and night time 3 acre "Creepy Cornfield - In Search of the Pigman". Hayrides, bonfires, horseshoes, darts, little maze for kids, more. Tickets $6 Daytime, $9 Nightime (After 7pm), Group Rates (50+) $5 but must call in advance.

Clarkston, Michigan--Haunted Fountains Location: Fountains Golf & Banquet Center - 6060 Maybee Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 (between Sashabaw Rd. and Dixie Highway - just minutes south of I-75)
Days: September 26th and 27th, October every Thursday thru Sunday, and every day during Halloween week. all times are dark till Midnight.
Details: Our "Stretch 6 passenger Golf Carts" will take you on a RIDE of TERROR! Rumor has it the golf course is Haunted and the grave yard is awakening, do you dare visit the course after dark? $10 per person. You can make Fright Times in advance by calling Patty at 248.625.3731 or just come on out!

Clarkston, Michigan--Terror In Townsend ForestLocation: 4770 Waterford Road, Clarkston 48346. phone 248-623-0444. Days: October 17-18, 24-25, 31 and Nov 1st. (weather permitting).
Details: 1/4 mile of terror filled forest trails. dusk till around 10:30 pm. Adults $10, Children 12 & Under $5, V.I.P. (no waiting) $20. Run by the Oakland County Sportsmen's Club.

Commerce Michigan Homes--Haunted Forest at the Multi Lakes Conservation Association located off of Newton road, north of Oakley Park road 1/2 mile. Address is 3860 Newton Road, Commerce Township, Michigan 48382. October 23, 24, & 25th. October 30, 31, & November 1st.

Commerce Township Michigan Homes--Corn Maze at the Long Family Orchard, Farm and Cider Mill. Saturday and Sunday from 9:00a.m.-6:00p.m. and Night Time Corn Maze Friday and Saturday Oct 17th & 18th, Friday and Saturday Oct 24th & 25th. Go through their 5 Acre corn maze from dusk till 10pm by light of only a glow stick. The maze is not haunted, but your imagination may tell you different. Ages 3 and under free, Ages 4-11 $6, Ages 12 and up $8. Call 248-360-3774 for more information. www.longsorchard.com/1/151/index.asp

Dearborn, Michigan--Halloween in Greenfield Village: Step back in time to a turn-of-the-20th Century Halloween. Follow an endless path of hand-carved jack-o-lanterns and colorful characters along the way. Feel the whoosh as the Headless Horseman rides by, banter with a clever witch and make stops at several treat stations spread throughout the village. Adults can enjoy a candlelit harvest supper at the Eagle Tavern, $47.75 members, $50 nonmembers. Call for tickets. Entry to the event is timed at half-hour intervals from 6:30-9 p.m. Fri.-Sun. Through Oct. 26. Greenfield Village, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn. $12.75, $15 nonmember, children 2 and under free. $5 parking. 313-271-1620.

Detroit, Michigan Homes--Urban Legends Haunted HouseThe annual Haunted House raises money for homeless women and children. 7-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 7-10 p.m. Oct. 19 and 26. Also 7-11 p.m. Oct. 30. Cass Community United Methodist Church, 3745 Cass, Detroit. $10, $7 children, must be with an adult. 313-883-2277. www.casscommunity.org.

Detroit, Michigan Homes--Scare at the Fairgrounds: Haunted house, covered waiting area and free parking. 7 p.m. Fri.-Sun. Through Oct. 31. Also 7 p.m. Oct. 23 & 27-30. Michigan State Fairgrounds, 8 Mile & Woodward, Detroit. $13. 313-366-3327. www.scaregrounds.org.

Dryden, Michigan--The Haunted Forest: Proceeds benefit Lapeer County Parks. 7-11:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Through Oct. 31. General Squier Park, 4725 S. Mill, Dryden. $10. 810-667-0304. www.lapeercountyparks.org.

Farmington, Michigan Homes--The Haunted Winery: Building built in 1898. 7:30 p.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat. Through Nov. 1. Then 7-10 p.m. Oct. 19, 26, 30. Haunted Winery, 31505 Grand River, Farmington. $10, $5 children under 52 inches. 248-477-8833. www.thehauntedwinery.com.

Grosse Ille, Michigan--Haunted Gen-Tech Laboratories: Two-story attraction. 7 p.m.-midnight Fri.-Sun. Through Nov. 1. Also 7-11 p.m. Thu. Oct. 16-30. The Lab, 26505 Hornet Ave., Grosse Ile. $12, group rates available. 586-774-4482. www.thelabhaunt.com.

Homer, Michigan--Extreme Haunted House: Designed and built by Hollywood special effects experts. Not recommended for children under 12. 7-11 p.m. Thu. & Sun., 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat. Through Nov. 1 The Homer Mill, 109 N. Byron, Homer. $20. 517-568-7295. www.thehomermill.com.

Leonard, Michigan--Amazing Corn Maze: Haunted hayrides, maze, petting farm and more. 6-11 p.m. Fri., noon-11 p.m. Sat., noon 6 p.m. Sun. Through Oct. 26. Amazing Corn Maze, Hagerman Road, Leonard. $12 includes haunted night and hayride, $7 during the day for kids 3 and up, younger kids free. 248-628-4014. www.amazingcornmaze2001.com.

Lenox Township, Michigan--Haunted Farm of Terror: 20 acres of haunted hayrides, corn mazes, horror movies, tasty treats and haunted houses. Not suitable for children under 12. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat., 7-midnight Sun. Through Nov. 1. Also 7 p.m.-midnight Oct. 23, 27-30. 28405 Twenty-six Mile, Lenox Twp. $22. 586-615-0475. www.hauntedfarmofterror.com.

Livonia, Michigan Homes--Lunch with the Goblins: With pizza, chips, drinks, games and crafts. Cosponsored by the Livonia Jaycees and Livonia Kiwanis Early Risers. 11 a.m. Sat. Civic Park Senior Center, 15218 Farmington, Livonia. $5 per person, in advance only. 734-466-2410.

Livonia, Michigan Homes--Pumpkin Fest At Wilson Barn: The historic Wilson Barn is the site of Livonia's Pumpkin Fest. Every day, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., people can visit the barn and grounds to pick out pumpkins for pies and for carving, as well as gourds and cornstalks for decorating. Decked out in Halloween haunting style, the barn has been transformed and children aged 12 and under are invited to journey through the spooky historical horse stalls for lots of chills and thrills and Hours are 5:30-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17; Saturday, Oct. 18; Friday, Oct. 24; Saturday, Oct. 25; Sunday, Oct. 26; Wednesday, Oct. 29; and Thursday, Oct. 30.admission is $.50/person/trip through the haunted barn. Location: 29350 W. Chicago, Livonia, MI, 48150 (West Chicago and Middlebelt ) (313) 563-7948 x734

Mt. Clemens, Michigan--The Fear Factory: Live DJ Friday and Saturday and food and beverage stand.Open daily at 7 p.m. through Nov. 1, except this Monday and Tuesday.. Gibraltar Trade Center, 237 N. River Road, Mt. Clemens. $16. 586-216-2291. www.thefearfactory.com.

New Boston, Michigan--Witch Hay Ride: Suitable for younger children. Cider and doughnuts. 7 p.m. Fri.-Sun. Through Oct. 26. Apple Charlie's, 38035 S. Huron, New Boston. $5. 734-753-9380.

Pontiac, Michigan--Erebus 4 Story Haunted Attraction: Recommended for ages 12 and up. "World's Largest Haunted House. Was entered into the Guinness Book of World Records as the World's Largest Walk-Through Haunted Attraction in 2005." Admission $20 per-person, VIP Skip The Line and $4 Off coupon available from website. group discounts also available. indoor waiting.7-11 p.m. Wed.-Thu. & Sun., 6 p.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat. Through Nov. 2. Erebus, 18 Water St., Pontiac. $20. 248-332-7884. www.hauntedpontiac.com.

Pontiac, Michigan--Realm of Darkness: "For the 2008 Halloween Season The Realm of Darkness is challenging you to defeat the Wizard and win DOUBLE your money back! That's double your admission price if you can find all the clues, choose the right paths throughout the haunt, face the Wizard and claim your prize!" Admission is Adult $20, Child (11 and Under) $10, VIP $30, Group Rates (10 or more) available. tickets can be bought online, get discounts (internet coupons) from website. Interactive haunted house. 7:30 p.m. Thu.-Sun. Through Nov. 1. Also 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22, 27-29. Realm of Darkness, 79 South Glenwood, Pontiac. $20 adults, $12 children, not recommended for small children. Discount tickets available at Halloween USA. 248-338-0029.

Ray Township, Michigan--Gingerbread Haunted House: Spooky images will invade the mill as visitors design, build and embellish a Halloween decoration. 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Sun.. Wolcott Mill Metropark, 63841 Wolcott, Ray Twp. $5 per house. Registration required. 586-749-5997.

Rochester, Michigan==Tunnel of Terror: The 37th annual haunted house presented by the Rochester Area Jaycees. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Through Oct. 31. Rochester Municipal Park, Pine Street, Rochester. $10, $2 or 2 cans of food on Oct. 18, Friendly Monster Day. 248-651-9061. www.RochesterAreaJaycees.org.

Romulus, Michigan--Realm of Haunted Minds: Haunted house. 7-10 p.m. Fri.-Sun. Through Oct. 31. Realm of Haunted Minds, 18910 Merriman, Romulus. $10. 734-753-9187.

South Lyon, Michigan--Erwin Orchards Barn of Horrors and Children's Spooky Barn
Location: 61475 Silver Lake Rd, South Lyon, MI 48178 (west of Detroit).
Days: Oct. 4th thru Oct. 26th, Saturdays & Sundays, 10am to 5pm.
Details: Daytime Only Haunted Attractions. Barn of Horrors (no live actors) is $5 per person and includes wagon ride, Children's Spooky Barn (Wheelchair accessible) is $2 per person and includes wagon ride. no nightime attractions. 248-437-0150.

Taylor, Michigan--The Scream Machine/Carnevil of Lost Souls: Next to Gibraltar Trade Center. 7-11 p.m. Thu.-Sun. Through Nov. 2. Also 7-11 p.m. Mon.-Wed. Oct. 20-29. The Scream Machine, 21207 Eureka, Taylor. $15 the Scream Machine, $18 with Carnevil of Lost Souls in 3D. 734-341-3379.

Warren, Michigan--Deadly Intentions: Not recommended for kids under 14. "Our Only Goal is to scare you to DEATH". 6th season, each night starts at 8pm. Tickets: Children under 48" $8, Adults $14, V.I.P. $20, Season Pass $25. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m. Sun. Through Nov. 1. Also 8 p.m.-midnight Thu. Oct. 16-30. Also 8 p.m.-midnight Oct. 27-29. County Line Antique Flea Market, 20900 Dequindre, Warren. $14, children under 48 inches $8, VIP $20. 248-797-0676. www.deadlyintentionshaunt.com.

Washington Township, Michigan--Haunted Hayrides: Hayrides start at dusk Fri.-Sun. Through Oct. 26. Miller's Big Red Apple Orchard, 4900 Thirty-two Mile, Washington Twp. $14, $10 kids 10 and under. 586-752-7888.

Wayne, Michigan--Haunted Hollows: 7 p.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat., 7-11 p.m. Sun. Through Nov. 2. Also 7-11 p.m. Oct. 30. Bova VFW, 6440 Hix, Wayne. $15. 734-728-3231. www.haunted-hallows.com.

Westland, Michigan--Haunted Hallows
Location: 6440 N Hix Rd, Westland, MI 48185. Between Ford and Warren Rds.
Days: Opens Oct 4th, see website for all days & times.
Details: nighttime. Enter Haunted Hallows on a bone-chilling, fear for your life hayride and if you make it through that continue on foot...if you dare! Admission $15 per-person any age, group rates available. Sponsored by the VFW Post #9885.

Whitmore Lake, Michigan--Legendary Haunted House & Krazy Hilda's Dwelling of Doom: 7:30 p.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat., 7:30-11 p.m. Sun. Through Nov. 1. Barnstormer, 9411 M-36, Whitmore Lake. $10 each or $18 for two. 734-828-7444.

Wyandotte, Michigan--Museum's Cemetery Walk: Experience the haunting traditions of Victorian mourning and a candlelit tour through Oakwood Cemetery. 6:30, 7 & 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Wyandotte Museum, 2610 Biddle, Wyandotte. $15 adults, $12 chldren 12 and younger. 734-324-7297.

Ypsilanti, Michigan--Night Terrors: WE PUT TERROR IN YOUR FACE with 6 chilling attractions including: The Ultimate Haunted Barn, The Asylum, The MindShaft, The Hayride of the Lost, The Labyrinth, Alien Caged Clowns. Starts at 7:30pm, tickets $15 to $35, free parking. We also have Scareoke at no charge! For more info, please visit our website or call 734-482-7744. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sun. Through Nov. 1. Wiard's Orchard, 5565 Merritt, Ypsilanti. $15 for single event, $27 for all 6 attractions, $35 for 6 attractions and VIP treatment and gift. 734-482-7744. www.nightterrors.biz.

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