Team Members
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Lou Bitove
Co-Founder | New Home Expert® EmeritusLou has been in this industry since 2002 and “says” he knows how this real estate stuff works. He’s sold new developments for Centex & Pulte Homes, and also worked in commercial leasing & management for CBL & Associates Properties. School includes a BBA from Western in marketing and MBA from Wayne State in management. He lives in Chelsea with his lovely wife, 2 boys, 2 dogs, and insane cat.
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Jeff Bortnick
Co-Founder | Owner/Broker | New Home Expert®Jeff has been in the biz since 1999, but reads at the level of someone who’s been in the biz since 1998. He grew up in Toronto and currently lives in Huntington Woods with his wife and 3 lovely children, who tease him mercilessly about his silly Canadian accent. Jeff has worked for Toll Brothers, Centex Homes, and Home Builders Advantage; he received his B.A. from Eastern. Jeff is also a licensed mortgage banker, NMLS #2469097.
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Lori Munk
Design Coordinator | REALTOR® | New Home Expert®Lori has been putting up with Lou & Jeff since their days at Centex Homes together, and for that she has our unending sympathy. She lives with her husband, son, & daughter in Birmingham, in a gorgeous home that is stuck in a constant state of upgrading. Lori has worked for Centex Homes and Townsend Realty; she received her B.A. from Michigan State.
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Julie Stapleton
Builder | REALTOR® | New Home Expert®Julie’s new home construction experience runs deep – after tours with Centex, Lombardo & Timothy Patrick Homes, she now owns Kensington Family Homes. Her history with Lou & Jeff run’s almost as deep, working with them at Centex, sharing office space with them at TPH, and acting as a constant source of answers to the building questions they always pretend to know. Julie lives in Novi with her husband and 3 sons. She received her B.S. from Eastern. www.kensingtonfamilyhomes.com
Reviews
I had an exceptionally positive experience with The New Home Experts, especially thanks to the outstanding support from Jeff Bortnick. From our very first conversation, it was clear that Jeff possessed a wealth of knowledge about new homes and the intricacies of the buying and selling process. His expertise was matched only by his genuine attentiveness to my needs as a buyer. Understanding that I was on the lookout for a townhome or condo, Jeff immediately set to work, expertly guiding me through a selection of beautifully designed townhouses that aligned perfectly with my lifestyle and requirements. Each property he showed me reflected a careful consideration of my preferences and desires. In addition to my search for a new home, I faced the challenge of selling my older home to a broker. Jeff proved to be an invaluable resource throughout this transition, providing support and guidance every step of the way, from purchasing my new residence to successfully selling my previous property. I wholeheartedly recommend working with Jeff and The New Home Experts to anyone looking for a seamless and satisfying real estate experience. His dedication and expertise truly make the process enjoyable and stress-free.
Janine K.
Ferndale, Metro Detroit
Jeff and his team were amazing helping my wife and I find our first home together. My wife had used Jeff for her first house as well. He took the time to show us so many properties and give us his honest advice on everything. He was not in it to make a quick buck. We ended up getting a new build home and Jeff was everything you want in a new home expert. He guided us on what selections were most important for long term value and comfort. He even followed up months after the sale to make sure everything with the house was okay and sent us a check in the mail to cover a cost which he had no responsibility to cover. I know I will use Jeff again for when I purchase my next house.
Elias D.
Shelby Twp., Metro Detroit
Mark Adler Homes has been building homes for close to four decades. During those experienced years we have worked with many people in different aspects of the business. Jeff and his team at The New Home Experts are knowledgeable, pleasant, detailed and professional. Buying a new home is exciting and stressful at the same time. They know how to make it a pleasant experience for the homeowner and builder/seller. Mark Adler Homes highly recommends The New Home Experts Team.
Mark A.
West Bloomfield, Metro Detroit
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