Buying a Home? Work with the Right Agent.

By Mark Deering | 02/15/2021

Buying a home is a process and one where having someone in your corner is key to finding and putting in a winning offer on the house you want. There is a difference between working with a Realtor that works part-time vs. full-time. The market is changing so quickly, you need someone who is on…

How to Prepare for Your First Year of Homeownership

By Mark Deering | 02/15/2021

Your long house hunt is over, and it’s time for the next chapter in your life. You finally get the keys and move in a big truckload of your belongings. Pictures go on the wall, the beds are put together, and you start to feel settled. What’s next? There are plenty of things to count…

Date Night Fun During COVID Times

By Kevin Ahrens | 02/04/2021

COVID has affected many of our usual plans but it doesn’t mean we can’t still keep date nights alive! My wife and I headed out for a night “on the town” in our home city of Grandville. We packed our Yeti cooler with some appetizers and drinks and headed to the bowling alley for a…

Financing a New Construction Home

By Mark Deering | 01/26/2021

When it comes to financing your new construction, the options you’ll have will usually depend on the builder you use. Mark and Kevin talk through some scenarios and financing options available in part 2 of our new construction series.  Along with our preferred lender, we are ready to help you navigate financing options for…

Should You Buy a New Construction or Preexisting Home?

By Mark Deering | 01/22/2021

After you’ve decided to move, then there is the decision of whether you want to buy a new construction home or preexisting home. There are advantages and disadvantages to both, and it really comes down to what is best for you and your situation. In the first video of our new construction series, Mark and…

Make Your Move Easier

By Mark Deering | 01/15/2021

Moving to a new home ranks consistently in the top 10 stress-producing experiences in a person’s life. It can be notoriously hard on even the best planners and list makers. There are plenty of good tips that can make a move easier and more streamlined. Here are suggestions to reduce your workload, make packing and…

Selling Your Home With The Deering Team

By Mark Deering | 01/11/2021

We’ve been selling real estate in West Michigan since 1997 and during that time we have created a system that we use for every listing. What do you get when you list with The Deering Team? Tons of Information. We want to keep you educated and informed as to what is happening during the process.…

What You Need to Know About Offer Deadlines

By Kevin Ahrens | 01/05/2021

In this market you may find that as a buyer you are running up against deadlines when submitting an offer. Your realtor will explain what each of these means as you work on putting in an offer or when going through a listing, but we wanted to supply you with a brief overview of each.…

Best Christmas Lights in West Michigan

By Katy Wolffis | 12/18/2020

Updated for 2023~We love going around and seeing how everyone decorates their home during this time of year! Check out our compilation of some of our favorite Christmas light shows! If you have a favorite spot make sure to share it with us! LMCU Ballpark-One of the most popular locations to see a big light…

Community Spotlight-Dee-Tails Doggie Daycare and Boarding

By Mark Deering | 12/11/2020

Looking for a great daycare and boarding facility for your furry friend? Look no further than Dee-Tails Doggie Daycare and Boarding! They are a “one-stop shop” for all of your dog needs! From in house grooming, a dog supplies store, cage-free boarding and daycare, they have it all under one “woof!” As they say on…

Community Spotlight | The Blue Nose Shop

By Mark Deering | 12/02/2020

The Blue Nose Shop is a dog supplies store specializing in healthy, human grade treats. They also have other dog supplies and even some cat supplies! They just moved into their new location in Dee-Tails Doggie Daycare in Plainwell, but if you can’t get down there to visit them in person, you can always order…

Community Spotlight-Hector Hernandez

By Mark Deering | 12/01/2020

There are certain people that you cross paths with that just stick around. Hector Hernandez is one of those people. After being referred by 3 different groups of people to check him out, we decided to use him to train our Cowboy. He taught me so much about dogs and how to understand them, and…