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	IN TODAY'S REAL ESTATE MARKET, KNOWLEDGE IS POWER Join The Cedars of Dexter and experts in real estate, property appraisal and relocation for an engaging forum where you’ll learn all you need to know about selling your home in today’s market, including ways to maximize your sale price, an analysis of the current state of the housing market and tips on moving and downsizing.

	WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2008 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Chelsea Comfort Inn Conference Center 1645 Commerce Park Drive Chelsea, MI 48118 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 734-433-1210, solson@umrc.com The Cedars of Dexter Model Home and Information Center, located at 717 1/2 West Middle Street in Chelsea, will be open for tours from 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. on February 27, 2008.

Understanding the Current Housing Market
9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Kathy Toth from Real Estate One is an expert on the current status of the housing market and, importantly, trends to expect in the future. You will not want to miss this keynote address on the housing market if you're considering purchasing or selling property in Michigan.

Insights From Local Real Estate Agents
10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Don't miss this enlightening presentation where five local real estate agents share their "on the ground" knowledge and insights about today's housing market. Join our expert panel of Sandy Baker from Century-21 Brighton, Kim Foster from Charles Reinhart-East Office, Sharon Osajnak from Real Estate One, Susan Gartin from Charles Reinhart Company-Ann Arbor, and Rob Ewing from Prudential Real Estate.

Financial Planning
for your Future
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

During volatile periods in the financial markets, such as what we are currently experiencing, it is important to evaluate and adjust your portfolio as necessary. One of the most important steps in reducing the ups and downs of investing is diversifying your portfolio. Denise Bauer from Edward Jones will speak on the topic of diversification.

Staging Your Home for a Quick Sale
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

One of the hottest trends in home selling today is home staging, an interior decorating technique for making the most of your home's attributes and making it more attractive for a potential buyer. Home staging has been known to boost home sales prices, as well as lessen the amount of time the home stays on the market. Learn more about staging from local expert Cynthia Hagen from Staging & Design.

Repositioning Assets
of Value
2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Take a look at what's laying around your home? What exactly do you have tucked away in a cluttered closet, attic, basement or garage? Goods stored around your house that you may not be using, and that you might simply throw out or give away during a downsizing, may be worth meaningful amounts of money. Bring in your small items of value such as paper, jewelry, glassware, pottery or porcelain for a free appraisal from Joseph Merkel, advisor and auctioneer.

Overview of The Cedars of Dexter Project
3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

The lifestyle you've dreamed about is becoming a reality. A new community for adults 60 and better, The Cedars of Dexter offers residents the perfect balance between active lifestyle options and maintenance-free living.
Learn more about the development of this exciting community from a representative of The Cedars of Dexter.