How to sell and buy a home at the same time

By Mark Deering | 01/23/2019

The Deering Team explains how you go about buying and selling a home at the same time. There are options! Some are risky, some are not. We are happy to look at your situation and give you expert advice on what you should do. Contact us today for a phone or in person consultation! Video…

What Agents Consider When Pricing Your Home

By Mark Deering | 12/15/2018

Although there is a great deal of information on the Internet that can help you decide how to set the price on your house, it takes a real estate professional to evaluate the data to your best advantage. A deep knowledge of your surrounding area and current market conditions is a big part of an…

Debunking Mortgage Myths

By Mark Deering | 11/15/2018

Almost all adults in this country believe that home ownership is an important part of the American dream and that it increases financial stability. But many Americans think that owning a home is out of their reach. In truth, many perceived obstacles are simply misconceptions about what is required to purchase a home. After reviewing…

HBA Fall Parade of Homes

By Mark Deering | 10/10/2018

This past weekend we held or inaugural Parade of Homes tour; sure we’ve been to the parade before, but this year the Deering Team went in style! This year we decided to rent a tour bus, gather 30 of our awesome clients, and wander through some beautiful homes! As you can tell from video below…

Schwallier’s Country Basket- Apple Orchard and More!

By Mark Deering | 10/01/2018

The weather is turning to fall and it is officially Apple Orchard season! Recently, I was trying to figure out where we were going to go as a family on a beautiful Sunday in late September. My wife wanted to go to an orchard for some cider and doughnuts and other activities. I typically don’t…

Parade of Homes Bus Tour!

By Mark Deering | 09/25/2018

Another client appreciation party is just around the corner! The Fall HBA Parade of Homes is a spot where dozens of builders showcase their talent by allowing us to walk through one of their recent builds. For this event, we are renting an entire shuttle bus in order to take some of our recent clients…

Homeownership Benefits Aren’t Just Financial

By Mark Deering | 09/14/2018

Your home is more than just a roof over your head. Home-ownership has long been a big part of the American Dream. A great majority of people in this country believe that owning their own home is either essential or important to achieving a feeling of success and prosperity. Of course, there are many financial…

New Medical Mile Apartments Open!

By Mark Deering | 08/22/2018

New Medical Mile Apartments Open! A brand new 50+ million dollar building has been completed and apartments are open for lease! This new building is located downtown Grand Rapids in a great up and coming area to attract students and young professionals to the area. Sounds great right? They have units for lease, 1 bed,…

How to Hire a Moving Company

By Mark Deering | 07/15/2018

Moving to a new home is a daunting task and finding a reputable, reliable moving company is at the top of the headache list. There are important steps to take to make sure you hire a company that will be priced right, perform their task on time, and take excellent care of your belongings. Get…

Rockford Community Spotlight!

By Katy Wolffis | 06/25/2018

If you’ve ever visited Rockford, MI you know that it’s often reminiscent of the small hometown you’d expect to find on the front of a Hallmark Card. Whether you’re visiting for the day are planning to make a move, you will immediately feel the warm welcome Rockford has to offer. According to Experience Grand Rapids…

How to see “The Incredibles 2” for 5 dollars?!

By Mark Deering | 06/20/2018

Every week new movies are coming out but it gets expensive going! One ticket can be 10-12 dollars and if you get popcorn and pop don’t even get me started. Once you take the whole family it can be a hundred dollar excursion and you end up just deciding to watch it when it comes…

Moving with Children

By Mark Deering | 06/15/2018

Moving is hard for everybody, especially if you have children living at home. Leaving behind neighborhood playmates, best friends and school routines is hard for little ones, elementary-age kids and teenagers alike. Whether you are moving across town or to another state, the stress of the change means extra care needs to be given to…