Whether you’re into swimming, sailing or sunning yourself on the beach, a lake trip is the perfect summer getaway for Michiganders. Our state is loaded with lakes! The closest ones to Paragon properties are Lake St. Clair and Lake Erie. Our properties are also near several beautiful Metroparks with lakes, where visitors can enjoy a variety of recreational…
With spring just days away, there’s no better time to deep clean your bathroom! To help, we’ve compiled a list of six natural cleaning recipes that will get it spic and span— minus the harsh fumes that come with traditional cleaning products. Bathtub Scrubber 1 grapefruit halved enough kosher salt to coat grapefruit Use the salt-topped grapefruit…
PREFERRED EMPLOYER PROGRAM With big companies like Nike, Lear Corporation and Amazon opening new locations in Detroit, lots of people are looking for a new home in our area. That’s why Paragon Properties is proud to offer exclusive discounts to those working in the City of Detroit! Through our Preferred Employer Program, you’ll receive half…
As we now head off into the 2015 Winter Holiday Season, it’s not too early to start practicing those Random Acts of Kindness that you might enjoy practicing all-year-round. If you need a jumpstart on ideas, you can go to: https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/kindness-ideas One of the kindest things you can do is be inspiring to others,…
Keep Your Communities, Neighborhoods and Loved-Ones Safe with these Halloween Safety Tips Walk Safely Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks. Look left, right and left again when crossing and keep looking as you cross. Put electronic devices down and keep heads up and walk, don’t run, across the street. Teach children…
Already identified by it’s iconic farm-themed mural, one of my favorite places to visit, Detroit’s Eastern Market, this past September, held an awesome event, “Murals in the Market.” 45 world-class local and international artists were invited to paint murals throughout Eastern Market. And they did not disappoint. The event was held over 9 days, with lots…
I’ve been going to the Eastern Market since I was a young girl, tagging along with my mom. It was quite different from the Eastern Market that we see today, but only in the aspect of how it looked. The energy hasn’t changed. There was something magical about Eastern Market then, that you can still…
It’s never too early in the day for laughter. Laughter can make you smile and feel light no matter what’s going on in your day. With that said, it’s Monday. And not too many people seem to like Monday. After all, we were just hitting our groove with the weekend and low-and-behold, just two days…
Photo courtesy of MHS and iStockphoto Yes, we call them pets, but they are so much more. Our four-legged family members are dearly loved and loving members of our family. Living apartment style with your pets is as rewarding as the challenges it can sometimes present. Stains, damage, odors can be a real problem if the problem isn’t…
Your Best Friend is waiting for you. “The Detroit Zoo and Michigan Humane Society, in collaboration with more than 30 local animal welfare organizations, will host the semi-annual event Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo. Hundreds of dogs, cats, puppies and kittens will be available for immediate adoption to loving homes at one of the…