The Batten Team

05/13/2026

Take a quick walk through this beautiful wooded retreat in Brighton Township 🌲✨

One of the things I love most about this home is how peaceful it feels. The wooded views are beautiful from nearly every room, and the entire property has that rare “up north” feel while still being close to everything.

157 Winding Woods Trail
Brighton Township | Hartland Schools
$749,500

Message us if you’d like a private showing or more details.

This is "157 Winding Woods Trail Walk-Through Video" by Angelle Batten on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

05/12/2026

NEW LISTING ✨
157 Winding Woods Trail | Brighton Township | Hartland Schools
$749,500

Tucked into a peaceful 2.5-acre wooded setting, this custom-built 5-bedroom, 4 bath home feels like a private retreat while still being close to Brighton, Milford, M-59, and I-96.

One of my favorite things about this house is how connected it feels to nature. Sunlight pours through oversized windows and skylights, and nearly every room has beautiful wooded views. The soaring great room with its dramatic double-sided stone fireplace creates such a warm, welcoming feel the moment you walk in.

The home was thoughtfully designed for both everyday living and entertaining with:

• Main-floor primary suite
• First-floor office + laundry
• Spacious finished lower level with additional 5th bedroom
• Huge composite deck
• Basketball court
• Beautiful outdoor lighting
• 3-car garage
• Newer roof (2024)
• Tankless water heater
• Setup for whole-house generator

It truly has that rare “up north” feeling while still being convenient to everything.

Message me or contact your agent (if you have one) for more details or a private tour. Please feel free to share.🌲

04/10/2026

Met with two sellers this week.

Neither of them is ready to list yet — they’re thinking fall.

And that’s exactly why they called.

Not because they had everything figured out. Not because the house was perfect. But because they wanted to be prepared — and they knew starting the conversation early was the smartest move they could make.

Here’s what we see over and over: the earlier we talk, the more options you have. More time to prep the home. More clarity on timing. More room to make a decision that actually fits your life.

Waiting until you feel ‘ready’ is usually what costs you.

(Photo: one of our mid-term rentals — because we don’t just sell homes, we invest in them too.)

If fall is on your radar — or even next year — now is actually the perfect time to have a conversation.

Drop a comment or send us a message. Let’s get you prepared too.

04/07/2026

New this month…

Two deals:

One almost fell apart during inspection.
One had multiple offers — but the highest didn’t win.

Both ended in a way that reminded me what real estate is really about.

I wrote about it (and why it matters right now) in this month’s newsletter.

👉 https://mailchi.mp/83dbe8deef23/a-whirlwind-of-a-week-18049273

03/10/2026

Not too long ago we made a $14,370 mistake in our real estate business. 😬

We missed out on listing a house that later sold for $479,000 — and it happened because of something we didn’t say during the seller consultation.

It turned into a really valuable lesson for us.

I shared the full story (and what we learned) in this month’s newsletter if you’re curious to read it.

You can read it here: https://mailchi.mp/8d11894ccd7f/a-whirlwind-of-a-week-18048864

(and of course...If you or someone you know is navigating a complicated real estate situation, we’d love to help.)

03/10/2026

So excited for our buyers who are officially under contract on this charming old farmhouse with a garage, a barn, and beautiful property. 🏡🌾

It started as a back-up offer and quickly became the primary contract when the seller’s first deal didn’t work out.

A great reminder that being the back-up offer can absolutely pay off! 🙌









Keller Williams Realty Living

03/04/2026

Closing day for this sweet home! 🏡✨

This little gem has the most charming cozy cabin feel inside. That made her very happy. 🪵🤍

Then we walked into the HUGE garage… and that made him very happy. 🚗🔧

The smiles on their faces at the closing table — they are very private so no pics! — made us very happy. 😊🎉

We love helping people find the home that fits them just right.

✨ Tell us … what would make you happiest in a home — the cozy interior or the big garage?

Keller Williams Realty Living

03/04/2026

✈️ Rare Opportunity in Brighton Township at the Brighton Airport!

Ever dreamed of owning a home with your own airplane hangar? This one-of-a-kind property offers direct taxiway access plus incredible flexibility for hobbies, vehicles, or workshop space.

🏡 Solid brick ranch | $389,900
🛏️ 2 bedrooms | 🛁 2 full baths
📐 1,380 sq ft above grade + finished walk-out basement
🍳 Second kitchen in the lower level

🚀 36x44 hangar with 43x11 aircraft door
Perfect for aviation, classic cars, RV storage, workshop space, hobby use, or additional vehicle storage.

🌿 Great deck overlooking the hangar and taxiway
🔧 Major mechanical updates already completed
🎓 Located in Brighton Schools

A truly unique property with so many possibilities — whether you're an aviation enthusiast, car collector, hobbyist, or simply looking for a property with space and flexibility.

📩 Message me for details or to schedule a private showing!

Keller Williams Realty Living

This solid brick ranch offers 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and 1,380 square feet above grade, plus a finished walk-out lower level with a second full kitchen — creating flexible living space for guests, extended stays, or entertaining.

01/12/2026

🏡 Royal Oak Rental Alert!
Who do you know looking for a 3-bed, 1-bath bungalow?

💲 $1,950/month
✨ Fully renovated
✨ New kitchen & bath
✨ Fenced yard + corner lot
✨ 1-car garage
🐶🐱 Pet lovers welcome

📍 On N. Stephenson Hwy (driveway is not on Stephenson 👍)

📩 Message Mike or me to schedule a showing — we’d love to get some great tenants in there soon!

🔗

This 962 square feet Single Family home has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It is located at 319 N Stephenson Hwy, Royal Oak, MI.

01/07/2026

🏡✨ Just Listed in Lake Orion — $314,900! ✨🏡

This bright & inviting 3-bedroom ranch checks so many boxes and is ready to welcome its next owner! ☀️

Inside, you’ll love the abundance of natural light, warm wood floors, and comfortable one-level living. The finished basement adds great bonus space for relaxing, working from home, or entertaining.

Step outside and enjoy your own backyard retreat 🌿 featuring a covered patio, large low-maintenance composite deck, fenced yard, and beautiful perennial landscaping—perfect for summer evenings and gatherings with friends.

📍 Lake Orion location
🛍️ Close to shopping & Great Lakes Crossing
🚗 Easy access to I-75
🏫 Lake Orion Schools

🏠 Open House: Sunday, January 11 | 1–3 p.m.
💲 Offered at $314,900

More Pics, Video and Floorplans: https://listings.nextdoorphotos.com/3355elmydrive

Come see it in person and picture yourself at home! 💛
📩 Message me for details or to schedule a private showing!