Best tips for Goal Setting and Tracking
It’s that time of year again for our team! We are busy creating our business plans and goals for the next year. We always take time in October and November to work on setting ourselves up for success in the new year. Whether you’re a pro at goal setting or you’re trying to be better…
Murphy’s Family Restaurant-Community Spotlight
Hometown breakfast hotspot! Murphy’s Family Restaurant is a Deering Team favorite for morning meetings and good old hearty breakfast! You can find the husband and wife owner there everyday cooking, pouring coffee, and creating an outstanding breakfast experience! Friendly staff with very little turnover tells me even the employees are treated great. If you are…
We are Ready to Help-Our Virtual Services
The Deering Team is ready to help you find your next home, whether in person, or virtually. As we watch this second wave of COVID hit, we want to reassure you that we can still help you with your home buying dreams. We put in several virtual processes and systems during the lockdown earlier this…
Community Spotlight-Lakeshore Concrete Solutions
The garage is sometimes the last place we think about when buying a home, but a finished garage can add value and so much flexibility to your home. Imagine being able to use the space for family and friend gatherings, a game room, an easy-to-clean workspace…the possibilities for a finished garage space go beyond just…
Keep Up-to-Date on Your Neigborhood
We know you are out there searching for that house that is for sale in your neighborhood to see the list price, or you want to know what that family down the street sold their house for. We can help create a report for you so you get instant updates on homes for sale or…
Spread Positivity-Deering Team Challenge
If you’ve been on social media or watching the news, everything seems bleak, depressing, and negative. We decided we wanted to change that, so we are doing the Deering Team Challenge! Our team members are posting a video or photo a day for 30 days to spread positivity. We talk about things people can do…
What Home Buyers Want During a Pandemic
Like the changes happening to every other part of our lives, COVID-19 is shifting the emphasis of what buyers are looking for in their next home. The pandemic has taught us that our own home is the safest place to be, which means a greater demand for a residence that can combine work, school, and…
How Has COVID Affected the Millennial Workforce?
From the elbow bump and staying 6 feet apart while wearing face masks, this year brought a number of changes to our lives. As a Millennial, and someone who runs a business group for Millennials, I wanted to know how this pandemic has affected those in my generation in the workforce. So, I reached out…
Community Spotlight: RT Baldwin-Custom Hardwood Floors
If you are looking for gorgeous hardwood floors, look no further than RT Baldwin! They’ve been building and perfecting bench-top hardwood flooring for over 30 years. Whether it is a pre-made flooring from another manufacturer or a completely custom floor from RT Baldwin, they will help you find a floor you will love for…
5 Tips When Shopping for a Dog-Friendly Home
When looking for a new home, don’t forget to think about your pet! After all, they are moving with you. Most people who have a dog are already thinking items that will make their home more dog-friendly. After working with dozens of clients who are dog owners, these are the 5 most common items we…
Moovies from the Mound
Summer isn’t summer in Grand Rapids without a visit to the 5/3 Ballpark for a baseball game, but with their season cancelled this year, that wasn’t going to happen. However, they put on Moovies from the Mound for two weeks in July and August. It was so fun to be able to go down to…
How We Create a Winning Offer in a Competitive Housing Market
The housing market in Grand Rapids, as well as many other parts of the country, has been very competitive over the past few years. Low inventory and high demand makes putting in an offer on a house nerve-wracking and sometimes you lose the house because there are so many offers. Over the 25 plus years…