Larry Wetherby

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! 🛠️

Today we honor the people who show up every single day and build something, literally and figuratively. The workers, the tradespeople, the builders, the ones whose hands made the homes we live in and the communities we love.

Having spent over 30 years in business before real estate, supplying builders and contractors across Jackson County with lumber and building materials, I have a deep appreciation for the work that goes into every home.

So today, I'm especially grateful for every worker who's ever poured a foundation, framed a wall, or put a roof over a family's head.

Happy Labor Day from my family to yours.

Larry Wetherby | ERA Reardon Realty
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09/07/2026

Labor Day always gets me thinking about the people who actually build the places we live in. I spent thirty years on job sites before I ever sold a house, so I know what goes into a home before it's ever listed. Whatever stage you're at, buying, selling, or just settled in and happy where you are, I hope you get a slow morning and a good cookout today.

Larry Wetherby, ERA Reardon Real Estate

09/04/2026

Check this out for your Labor Day cookouts!

09/03/2026

🍁 Michigan Fall Colors are almost here! Peak color moves south from the U.P. through late September into early November — this guide breaks down when to catch it in every region, from Sleeping Bear Dunes to right here in the Irish Hills.

Tip: higher elevations and areas farther north change first, so plan your leaf-peeping trips accordingly!

Whether you're touring homes or just soaking in the season, I hope you get out and enjoy it. 🍂

Larry Wetherby | REALTOR® | ERA Reardon Realty
Serving Irish Hills, Jackson, Lenawee & Hillsdale Counties

09/03/2026

Wondering what your home could actually sell for right now? 🏡

A lot of homeowners are surprised when they find out. Some are sitting on more equity than they realize. Others have been holding off on selling because they assumed the timing wasn’t right, and it turns out it was.

Here’s the honest answer: the number Zillow gives you is an estimate. What your home actually fetches depends on condition, upgrades, how it’s priced, and how it’s marketed. That’s where I come in.

I’ll walk through your home, look at what’s selling in your specific area of Jackson County or the Irish Hills, and give you a real number, not a guess, not an algorithm. An actual market analysis from someone who knows this area.

No pressure. No obligation. Just an honest conversation about what your home is worth and what it would take to sell it.

Give me a call or visit the link below to get started.

📞 (517) 206-2294
📧 [email protected]
🔗 https://larrywetherby.com/buying-and-selling

09/01/2026

Back to school season is here, and for a lot of families, it’s also the moment they realize they need to make a move. 🏡

Maybe the commute to school is longer than it should be. Maybe you’re in a district that doesn’t feel right for your kids anymore. Or maybe you’ve been putting off the conversation about upsizing because life just kept moving.

This time of year has a way of making those decisions feel urgent, and honestly, it should. Homes in strong school districts across Jackson County and the Irish Hills move fast, especially when families start searching in the fall.

Here’s what I tell every parent who reaches out this time of year:

Don’t just look at the school rating. Visit the building. Talk to people in the neighborhood. The right district for your family isn’t always the one with the highest score online.

Know the boundary lines before you fall in love with a house. Two streets apart can mean two completely different districts. I know where those lines fall across Jackson, Lenawee, and Hillsdale counties, and I’ll make sure you do too.

Act before the rush. Fall is one of the best times to buy, and the families who start now have more options than the ones who wait until spring.

If a new school year has your family thinking about a new home, let’s talk.

📞 (517) 206-2294
📧 [email protected]
🔗 larrywetherby.com

09/01/2026

🐾 Murphy Knows the Important People!

Our Assistant Extraordinaire, Murphy, always makes time to greet one of his favorite delivery drivers. 📦

Could it be because he knows there might be a treat involved? 🦴 Murphy claims it’s just good customer relations. 😂

A little kindness goes a long way... especially with Murphy!

08/31/2026

Fraud Prevention Day at Crouch Senior Center
517-768-8691 or 517-788-4364

08/31/2026

This looks like a fun way to visit and shop local businesses this holiday season. Check it out!👜🏪

Introducing the Irish Hills Small Business Holiday Passport!🎄✨

Kicking off on Black Friday, November 27, and running through December 31, the Holiday Passport is a fun new way to support local businesses while adding a little extra holiday cheer to the Irish Hills. Visit participating businesses, collect stamps with qualifying purchases, and turn in your completed passport for a chance to win festive prize packages donated by the Chamber and local businesses!

Discover new favorites, revisit the businesses you already love, and start making shopping local part of your holiday tradition.

Questions? Contact us at [email protected] or (517) 592-8907.

Visit IrishHills.com for participating businesses, event updates, and the latest Holiday Passport information.

08/31/2026

Big weekend coming up around here: Gypsy Blue Vineyards has their Wine and Flower Festival, there's Historic Base Ball being played the old-fashioned way, and Wilcox Lawn and Landscaping is marking forty years in business. Whatever you've got planned, I hope it involves some actual time outside. Happy Labor Day weekend from all of us at ERA Reardon Real Estate.

Larry Wetherby | LarryWetherby.com