As Intended

As Intended

In the 1960s, the owner of lakefront property sold two parcels that were not on the lakefront and granted a 20-foot-wide easement across his lakefront parcel “for access to [the] Lake.” The owners of the “back lots” installed a dock w… Read More
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The Women of the Moment

The Women of the Moment

Women’s History Month started as a day. Just one day. International Women’s Day began to commemorate a meeting of social activists and suffragists in Manhattan in 1909. By 1977, it became a week to honor the many accomplishments of women in our c… Read More
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Is Privateering on the Ho…

Is Privateering on the Horizon?

The House Committee on Foreign Affairs is considering a bill that would authorize President Biden to issue “Letters of Marque and Reprisal.” If you have never heard of Letters of Marque and Reprisal, you are not alone. Letters of Marque allow civ… Read More
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A Helping Hand

A Helping Hand

The Farmington & Farmington Hills Foundation for Youth & Families has been hard at work since 1995 providing funds to local programs that support children and families in need throughout Farmington and Farmington Hills. Twice a year, grant re… Read More
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Race-Based Shift Changes:…

Race-Based Shift Changes: A Cautionary Tale

According to a 2020 Glassdoor survey, 76% of the job seekers/employees surveyed indicated that a diverse workforce is an important factor when evaluating companies and job offers. And many employers have lauded diversity as an important institutional… Read More
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Things to Know (About Us!…

Things to Know (About Us!): Heather Brenneman Miles

Last month, Heather Miles looked on as her niece, Grace Brenneman, made waves at the 2022 Girl’s Swimming & Diving State Tournament. Several members of the Brenneman family, including another niece who is a budding swimmer, were in attendance a… Read More
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Seeing Red

Seeing Red

A simple red cross against a white background: everyone knows help is on the way. The Red Cross emblem dates back more than 150 years and has become a symbol of humanitarian services around the world. The trademark is so revered that it is even prote… Read More
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Counting Our Blessings

Counting Our Blessings

There is something truly special about the team at Wright Beamer. Everyone in our firm is committed to providing the best work and service for our clients. This helps us to excel at what we do. But there’s more to it than that. The friendship and t… Read More
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Title Insurance Essential…

Title Insurance Essentials

A few weeks ago, I used this forum to write about the importance of purchase agreements in every real estate transaction. This time I want to address title insurance. With each real estate deal, sellers need to make sure they own what they’re selli… Read More
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State of the Cities

State of the Cities

Every year, the Greater Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce hosts the State of the Cities. This occasion allows a unique opportunity for Farmington and Farmington Hills residents to hear from local officials about the current state of the communities… Read More
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