Learn about Macomb County, Michigan water resources while enjoying a relaxing cruise on the Clinton River and Lake St. Clair. The annual MSU Extension cruise casts off Tuesday, August 28, from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. Boarding starts at 12:30 p.m. at the Clinton River Cruise Company located at 152 North River Road in Mt. Clemens, Michigan.

Cost is $20 for adults and $12 for youth ages 7 to 17. Children under 7 are not permitted to attend. Light refreshments will be available for purchase during the cruise. Reservations are required; for information, call 586-469-6430.

With a heat wave baking the Midwest and air conditioning pushing up electric prices, it's a good time to think about energy conservation. Macomb County, Michigan will sponsor two energy education seminars for low-income families:

• Thursday, August 9 from 6-8 p.m. at Greater New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 58527 Delanie St., New Haven, MI
• Tuesday, August 14 from 6-8 p.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church, 4257 Bart Ave., Warren, MI

Let's talk to a man who knows Macomb County Real Estate better than most. Roger Iannucci is the founder of Iannucci Building and Development, which as been in business for over 30 years. His success is based on solid quality and customer satisfaction. Roger says, "Each one of our customers becomes a part of our extended family. We have many repeat customers as well as multiple family members purchasing from us. After all, people want value for their hard earned money and fulfillment of a dream and we aim to achieve that with them."

Builder of the month in March is Roger Iannucci of Iannucci Home Building and Development Company, another fine Macomb County Builder.

We will have Mr. Roger Iannucci himself here for an interview and pics of his fine custom built homes. Mr. Iannucci, President of Iannucci Home Building and Development Company, has been building find custom built homes in Macomb County and Macomb Township for over 30 years.

He has built his fine reputation in Macomb County by putting customer satisfaction first.

Do you think the internet is where to find a Macomb County builder? It is a good start, but more than likely, you will only find 1% of the Macomb County builder s listed. Perhaps a Realtor can help you. Realtors or real estate agents know all the brand new homes that hit their multi-listed system, which is a great start. Still, there are many more Macomb County builders out there. Even newspapers are not a proper gauge as to how many Macomb County builder s you have to choose from.

Many people, in our tough times in Macomb County are really pinching pennies to move into their brand new dream home. However, good quality should never be ignored in your new home. Ten years from now, if your house is in need of tons of maintenance, it will cost you plenty of money! Try replacing all the windows after five years in your new home. It happens all the time.

Here is a win, win situation.  With Macomb County's tough market, and all over the Metro Detroit area for that matter, selling your used home in order to get into your brand new dream house might be challenging.  One way is to buy a speculatory home already built.  A Spec, as we call it, is just another name for a home built without an owner and hoping for one.  Most builders will be willing to give you time to sell your home on what is called, a contingency.  It is a common contract used in Michigan real estate.

Remember, I have been selling brand new homes to customers for over THIRTY-ONE YEARS in the Macomb County area and the Chicago area, early in my career. I have seen thousands of people build their dream home. I will shock you with the following facts in real estate:

On February 22nd, 2007, the REIA of Macomb will present a man who’s prowess in the fields of investing, business, and real estate are nearly unparalled not just in Michigan, but in all of the United States. A man who Time Magazine called "the best-selling Realtor in America". Known throughout the country as the authority on residential real estate and investing, Ralph R. Roberts has agreed to come to the Best Western Georgian Inn in Roseville, Michigan to speak for the REIA of Macomb.

All women are invited and encouraged to come and hear our guest speaker, Geri Razkowski, who will share her own faith and knowledge on the topic, "Women in the Bible Have a Message For Today." After retiring from a professional career in education, she pursued and earned a Master of Theology degree, Summa Cum Laude from Sacred Heart Major Seminary. This is an opportunity you don't want to miss, so come and bring a friend.

Saint Paul of Tarsus Catholic Church

41300 Romeo Plank Rd.

(across from the Clinton-Macomb Public Library)

Clinton Township, MI 48038