I grew up downriver in Allen Park, MI. My education was like most of Michigan people, I applied for an in state college. Working to pay my way through college I worked at a variety of jobs to pay the bills. Some of them were pouring basement walls (lots of digging), instructor at Vic Tanny's, landscaping (more digging), working at General Motors Ypsilanti Hydromatic Transmission Plant (working at a machine that drilled 7 different holes in a part).
After going to Michigan State University for two years I decided to enjoy life and backpacked around Europe with some friends (back then it was Europe on $10 a day). In order to finish paying for college on my own, I joined the military and served as a parachute packer for the Special Forces and an infantryman with the 82nd Airborne for 4 years. While in the military I took night classes and graduated with a BA in Business from a small southern college. I met a Southern gal while in the military. We married and for a few years we lived in a hundred year old home on her fathers tobacco farm. I learned how to prime tobacco, raised a couple crops of watermelons on my own. Just think I could have been a gentlemen farmer raising tobacco but things turned out differently.
Fortunately my life took a great turn when I met my wife Marianne seventeen years ago. She slowed me down, settled me down, and gave me a purpose in life. She was just diagnosed with breast cancer at the time. We have gone through the battles of cancer and life together trying to put a positive light on what is handed to us while enjoying life with family and friends. She is full blooded Italian, who loves to cook so it is hard for me to stay slim. Like most parents we have tried to give Ryan more than we had. We sent him to Catholic Central, watching him play football and now he is off to college.
What matters most to you is that I have seven years of experience in the real estate and mortgage field. I have worked with Chase Manhattan Bank helping mortgage brokers structure loans and submit them the right way. I have closed over $100,000,000 of loans in that period and helped many people into homes. I have negotiated some good prices for homes and helped quite a few first time home buyers get their first home. But I am also proud that I have stopped some sales by getting a good inspector, and helped people take a step back when the house they wanted to buy was overpriced. I am the one that will give you the information, the comparables that you can make a sound decision.
My philosophy is be honest to people, give people good service, to charge a little less than your competitor because you will get more referrals and loyal customers. It all comes around to you. Over the years quite a few of my clients have become more than clients they have become friends. I hope that I can earn your trust and friendship.
Russ Ravary
Thanks again RussI first started looking at real estate listings online nearly a year ago, but at first I thought I'd never really buy one. I hadn't been paying attention and thought I still couldn't afford to buy a place. I also had no experience in buying a home and I wanted to make sure I knew what I was doing before I bought. For most questions I would search online, the topic had been discussed on Russ' blog. Not only that, he was local. Over the summer, I finally decided to start physically looking at houses and Russ was the only choice. My preferred method of contact was email and he always responded in a timely fashion. He was patient with this first-time home buyer, and worked with me through my initial bid process. I was surprised when they accepted the bid! The transaction went smoothly, with Russ patiently answering any questions and concerns I had. From the first time we looked at houses to the closing was exactly one month. I've been here five months now and people still marvel at what I got for the price I paid. When I requested a plumber, he was able to provide one was lived close by and was economical. Thanks for everything, Russ. Christine M.
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Here is a testimonial for you RussI recently bought a new home through Russ. I called him and told him what me and my Husband were looking for. He called me back in a few hours and had 10 houses for us to go look at. He knows his business very well. We were looking at foreclosures so some of them where pretty bad, but Russ knew what to look for and when it was a good buy. Thankfully because of Russ, my family and I have been in our new home for 6 months and we couldn't be happier. Russ bent over backwards for me and made me feel like family. He is the only person I will ever buy and sell houses through and I recommend him to anyone I can.
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My Waterford move"I was looking for a realtor and not knowing anyone in the business, I looked online. I heard from several people, but it was Russ with his no-nonsense approach that sold me. I asked what my first step should be and Russ stated immediately that I needed to get pre-qualified before looking at any properties. Great advice! After receiving my pre-qualification letter, Russ and I looked at many properties. As a first-time home buyer my knowledge was very limited, but Russ was more than willing to advise me on my best plan of action. We looked at many properties together and Russ was always on time; most of the time early for our appointments. He made my first experience of buying a home stress-free. If anyone asks me "Can you recommend a good realtor?" My answer would be, "Yes. Russ Ravary." Jeff McGregor
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New real estate photoWell it has be 28 year since I last had my haircut for a good cause. Last time I had it shaved off was when I was serving our country with the US Army. Even though that was a good cause today I stepped up and even did a little better.
My wife started chemo three weeks ago. I told her before she started that if she went bald because of the chemo therapy I would shave my head too. The last few days has been an emotion roller coaster for her. Even though she's a 20 year cancer survivor and has fought cancer three times before losing her hair scares her. She doesn't like to think about the cancer. Losing her hair gives her a daily reminder that she is sick. She didn't want to admit that. She was so worried and upset about losing her hair. So last night she decided she wanted to shave it off before she got bald spots. I went to the barber so she could see my bald head before she had to see hers. I think she handled getting her head shaved well. She's trying so hard to get through this. And she will with my help. That's what husbands, friends, and family are for.
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My Michigan moveDear Mr. Ravary, http://www.detroitmichiganrealestatehomes.com/005294 Posted on Apr 06, 2010 @ 8:19 am by russ.ravary - View Profile
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