House Hacking Your First Home
House Hacking Your First Home Does buying a duplex for your first home make sense?There are many benefits to buying a duplex for a variety of reasons (keep reading to see those reasons!) and there are many duplexes for sale in the West Michigan area. If you want to get a current list of all […]
A Look Back At The 2024 Real Estate Market and What To Expect in 2025
A Look Back At The 2024 Real Estate Market And What To Expect in 2025 2024 was a doozy in the real estate world and honestly in general. But, cheers to making it through and to 2025! If you’re looking to buy or sell a home this year, or are just curious to see some […]
Searching for Cheap Land to Build On in Michigan? Here Are 5 Things You Need To Consider!!
Here Are 5 Things To Think About If You Want To Buy Cheap Land Let’s Talk About Buying Land! 1. Are there wetlands on the property? A property with wetlands has a lot of things that come with it to think about. For example They are often protected by laws that may require costly permits […]
5 Down Payment Assistance Programs In Michigan You Should Know About
5 Down Payment Assistance Programs in Michigan You Should Know About So, you’ve found the perfect house, you’re dreaming of how to decorate it, but there’s just one tiny little thing standing in your way—your down payment. Don’t panic! Michigan has some awesome down payment assistance programs that could be the key to unlocking that […]
Do you need help paying for home repairs?
Do you need help paying for home repairs? Keeping up on and affording home maintenance and repairs can be a challenge and get really expensive really fast, but several non-profits in the Grand Rapids Metro area are working tirelessly to provide opportunities for low to moderate income families. In this post, we highlight three organizations […]
Big Changes Coming to Real Estate This Summer: What You Need To Know If You’re Buying Soon
Big Changes Coming to Real Estate This Summer: What You Need to Know If You’re Buying Soon Hey there Home Buyer! There are several changes making their way to our West Michigan Real Estate Market, Effective August 1st Due to a recent class action lawsuit, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) is rolling out new […]
The Hard Truths About Downsizing Your House
The hard truths about downsizing As you can see from the title, we want to talk about the difficult parts of downsizing so you are prepared ahead of time. This may seem like a non-issue to some, but trust us, you’ll want to think some of these things through beforehand. So, let’s talk about downsizing […]
How to Sell a House While in Distress
How to sell a house while in distress If you’ve decided to sell your house for a reason that may not be ideal, we are here to help. Selling while in distress is something we are not strangers to. This may include selling while getting a divorce or selling a house for a loved one […]
4 Local Non-Profits Doing Affordable Housing Right Now
4 Local Non-Profits Doing Affordable Housing Right Now Finding affordable housing can be a challenge, but several non-profits in the Grand Rapids Metro area are working tirelessly to provide opportunities for low to moderate income families. In this post, we highlight four organizations offering homes for sale, two of which use a Community Land Trust […]
What To Expect When Buying An Estate Property
Navigating the Emotional Maze: What to Expect When Buying an Estate Property Picture this: you’ve found a charming old house with all the character and good bones to be your dream home. But then the agent tells you —this property is part of an estate sale. There’s potential around every corner but also a few common obstacles […]