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 2024~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…

Best tips for Goal Setting and Tracking

By Mark Deering | 11/18/2020

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

By Mark Deering | 11/13/2020

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

By Mark Deering | 11/10/2020

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

By Mark Deering | 11/06/2020

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

By Mark Deering | 11/04/2020

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

By Mark Deering | 10/22/2020

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

By Mark Deering | 10/15/2020

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…