A Sneak Peak at the Michigan Estate of the Late Great Muhammad Ali

By Mark Deering | 06/14/2018

There has perhaps never been any athlete, or person for that matter, as famous as Muhammad Ali.  Now just over two years since he passed away, his impressive Michigan Estate is up for sale.  The 81 acre estate is located in Berrien Springs, Michigan and is listed by Cressey & Everett Real Estate for $2.895…

Grand Rapids Parade of Homes

By Mark Deering | 06/08/2018

The 2018 Grand Rapid HBA Parade of Homes has been going on the last couple weeks. This semi annual event showcases some of the most exciting trends in new construction in some of the most beautiful new homes in West Michigan. Check out the video below for some highlights and get out this weekend to…

Alger Heights Neighborhood Spotlight!

By Katy Wolffis | 06/06/2018

Casey and Jay spent the morning filming the Alger Heights Neighborhood in order to highlight local businesses, parks, and housing. We started off filming downtown Alger and proceeded to enjoy breakfast at Real Food Cafe. After breakfast we headed to film some of the homes in the area. Finally we ended the morning at Mackay…

A few things to consider when purchasing your first home!

By Mark Deering | 06/01/2018

So you are thinking of purchasing your very first home of your very own!? How exciting! I have a few things to consider as you start your search for your new home that maybe you haven’t thought about but are definitely important topics.  First, think about your future growth of your family.  While at first…

Zillow Tips and Tricks

By Mark Deering | 04/19/2018

Zillow is one of the most used tools in the real estate industry by the everyday person! Our team put together a couple videos to make sure you are using Zillow efficiently and effectively in your home search! Take a look at the first video below which will walk you through how to set up…

Get Rid of Clutter with a Quick Garage Sale

By Mark Deering | 04/15/2018

Yard sale, rummage sale, garage sale, tag sale. Whatever the preferred name is in your part of the country, it is a great way to get rid of all the extra stuff you don’t want to move to your next house. Decluttering is key to presenting your home at its best when it is on…

Find Open Houses Near You!

By Mark Deering | 04/12/2018

Whether you are just beginning the process of looking for a home, or just enjoy touring houses for something to do, open houses are an excellent way to do that!  We have a tool on our website that is great for finding which homes will be available for viewing in the upcoming days. Open houses…

Be Ready for the Spring Selling Season

By Mark Deering | 03/26/2018

Spring is an optimum time for home sales as the largest number of buyers start their search. Take advantage of this busiest sales season by sprucing up your home inside and out. Strong curb appeal is extremely important for making the best first impression and you want potential buyers to be delighted when they step…

New Loan Program Helps Borrowers With No Credit History

By Mark Deering | 03/03/2018

I come across many potential home buyers who are interested in purchasing a home but don’t have a history of credit. Whether they are young and don’t have a history of credit lines or recently divorced and their spouse handled all the bills, they frequently are able to afford a home but are forced to…

Tax Time, Do you have questions?

By Mark Deering | 02/20/2018

Bill Morgan of Morgan and Associates chats with us on taxes, Quick Books, Quicken, Security, Lifelock, and more about your money! Watch this video! https://www.morganscpas.com/ https://www.mint.com/ https://www.lifelock.com/

You Need a Skillful Agent

By Mark Deering | 02/15/2018

You may be tempted to buy or sell a home without the help of a professional real estate agent. However, you are risking time, money and aggravation without an agent’s skills to help you move through all the stages of a real estate transaction. Your agent’s knowledge is valuable in all cases, but especially if…

Arlo Home Security System – Should you get one?

By Mark Deering | 01/18/2018

As a real estate agent/home owner, I thought I would share my review of the Arlo Smart Home Security System. Watch the video for full review and more details!