Posts by Mark Deering
Need a Contractor for Your Next Project?
We have a list of contractors and other vendors to help you with that next house project! This is a list of people that we trust because we have used them ourselves! If the right fit isn’t on here for you, reach out to us, and we can help find someone for you among our…
Read MoreVork Brothers Painting-Community Spotlight
Paint can do wonders in your home! Whether you are looking to add some color, brighten up a room, refresh your kitchen, or make sure that wood siding can handle Michigan weather, Vork Brothers Painting has you covered. They can paint just about anything around your home to bring some style or help you prep…
Read MoreWhat Are the Pros and Cons of a New Construction Home?
You might think that buying a new construction home will give you everything you want, but sometimes that might not be the case. If you are looking for a finished basement or ready-to-go landscaping, a new construction home might not be the best fit. But that new house smell and the ability to customize some…
Read MorePrepare Your Garden for Spring
Spring is here along with a new growing season. It’s time to get everything ready for new bedding plants, a beautiful summer lawn, and thriving trees and shrubbery. Hit all the points on this checklist, and your garden be set to go. Make a Plan A beautiful garden needs lots of preparation and maintenance. Develop…
Read MorePrepping Your Home for Sale
Before a sign is put in the yard, there is a lot of prep work to be done. Whether you are 3 months or 3 years away from selling your home, we can help you figure out the best projects for the highest return. By comparing houses in your area, we create a plan of…
Read MoreThe Importance of Creating a Home Buying Plan
We make plans for so many other things in our lives, weddings, vacations, and other social gatherings. When buying a home, it is just as important to make a plan. Our team loves sitting down and taking all of the unique pieces and putting them together into a timeline that works for you. WATCH as…
Read MoreAdventure Challenge Date Night
What is a great Christmas gift for a newlywed couple that has been together for 10 years? Well, my husband, Travis bought us the Couples Adventure Challenge book. This book has a combination of DIY date night ideas or you get a box kit from the company to complete the date. There are 50 date…
Read MoreBuying a Home? Work with the Right Agent.
Buying a home is a process and one where having someone in your corner is key to finding and putting in a winning offer on the house you want. There is a difference between working with a Realtor that works part-time vs. full-time. The market is changing so quickly, you need someone who is on…
Read MoreHow to Prepare for Your First Year of Homeownership
Your long house hunt is over, and it’s time for the next chapter in your life. You finally get the keys and move in a big truckload of your belongings. Pictures go on the wall, the beds are put together, and you start to feel settled. What’s next? There are plenty of things to count…
Read MoreFinancing a New Construction Home
When it comes to financing your new construction, the options you’ll have will usually depend on the builder you use. Mark and Kevin talk through some scenarios and financing options available in part 2 of our new construction series. Along with our preferred lender, we are ready to help you navigate financing options for…
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