The 2017 Grand Rapids Balloon Festival Will be Here Soon! Enter to Win Tickets!

By Mark Deering | 06/29/2017

The Grand Rapids Balloon Festival sponsored by RE/MAX of Grand Rapids is back and bigger than ever! Fun for all ages can be found during the three day event that kicks off in downtown Grand Rapids on July 20th. Magicians, balloon animals, petting zoo, carnival games, photo booths, cookies and canvas, helicopter rides, live music,…

Your Closing Date is Key

By Mark Deering | 06/15/2017

There are advantages to choosing a closing date either close to the first or close to the last of the month. Whether you are the buyer or the seller, you have a vested interest in the closing date working for you. The date is negotiable until the contract offered by the buyer is accepted by…

Protected: For Sale By Owner Help From The Experts

By Mark Deering | 05/24/2017

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Selling Your Home with The Mark Deering Team

By Mark Deering | 05/24/2017

Selling your home can be a stressful and sometimes an emotional thing to do. After all, you are leaving behind a place where years of memories have been made. You want to work with someone you can trust and that can guide you through the process while looking out for your interests. So if you…

2017 Whitecaps Client Appreciation Night

By Kevin Ahrens | 05/22/2017

Prizes/Drawings – The big night is almost here and we have plenty of entertainment planned for the evening! Make sure to take a lot of pictures of the fun! Post them on Facebook/Instagram and tag them #teamremax  – everybody that uses that hashtag will be entered into a drawing to win 4 free tickets to a…

Ideas for Springtime Fun in West Michigan

By Mark Deering | 05/17/2017

Are you looking for some springtime fun in West Michigan? Here are a few fun ideas! The Grand Rapids Children’s Museum has an Amazing Dinosaurs exhibit now through June 25th. There are a lot of hands on activities for the kids (and adults)! Visit grcm.org to learn more! Movies in the Park! With earlier times…

The 2017 Spring Parade of Homes is Here!

By Mark Deering | 05/15/2017

Twice a year new home shoppers, dreamers, and those who just want to see what the newest trends are get to walk through beautiful new homes in the West Michigan. It’s the HBA Parade of Homes and the Spring 2017 edition is beginning later this month. This year’s Spring Parade will feature 72 homes created…

Housing Market Changes with the Seasons

By Mark Deering | 05/15/2017

Spring has sprung, which means the housing market is in full bloom. “For Sale” signs are sprouting up along with azaleas and dogwoods as buyers start to search for new homes. Each year, around 40 percent of real estate transactions occur between the months of May and August, with peak inventory times varying some depending…

A Backup Offer Could Be Your Secret Weapon

By Mark Deering | 04/15/2017

If you are disappointed to find that someone else has already submitted a contract on your dream house, you may want to consider making a backup offer. The housing market has been tight everywhere in recent months, so discuss this option with your real estate agent if you really love the house. Backup offers don’t always work…

A Seller’s “Love Letter”

By Mark Deering | 04/09/2017

Home inspections, sales history and a good school district are the kinds of things that tend to speak to a buyer’s head. A personal letter from you about your home can speak to the heart. A home sale is an emotional choice and a “love letter” about the features that have made your house a home…

Choosing Between Two Perfect Houses

By Mark Deering | 02/25/2017

You’ve searched and searched, finding nothing that suits, when suddenly you’ve found not one, but two homes that would be perfect. What to do? First, remember that your housing market may demand that you come to a decision quickly. You don’t want your dream home to get away. Be prepared to make a prompt, reasonable…

4 Reasons To Enjoy The Real Estate Ride With Us!

By Kevin Ahrens | 02/14/2017

Don’t get us wrong –  we have nothing but respect for those superhero owners/brokers who are out there on their own, going it alone in real estate.  But we also believe there’s something to be said for realtors who are part of an ultra-connected network of other successful agents, all working toward the same ultimate…