How We Create a Winning Offer in a Competitive Housing Market

By Mark Deering | 08/17/2020

The housing market in Grand Rapids, as well as many other parts of the country, has been very competitive over the past few years. Low inventory and high demand makes putting in an offer on a house nerve-wracking and sometimes you lose the house because there are so many offers. Over the 25 plus years…

Dog Rescue Adventures

By Mark Deering | 08/14/2020

Last week, I was able to help in a dog rescue! I belong to a volunteer group called Travel 2 the Rescue, and they were transporting two dogs from Schertz, TX to be delivered to their foster home in Royal Oak, MI. We were the 19th leg of 20 for Trinity and Tiger.   Trinity…

Sprucing Up for Autumn Sales

By Mark Deering | 08/10/2020

Fall is a beautiful time of year! If you have your home on the market, make the most of the season to boost its curb appeal. If you have a gorgeous red maple or golden yellow aspen in your front yard, you already have a great head start. Make a list of the most important…

Grand Rapids Waterfront Home for Sale

By Mark Deering | 08/06/2020

Waterfront living in Grand Rapids is here! Our latest listing is a 3 bed, 2 bath on Crooked Lake in Lowell! If you are looking for a house that takes advantage of summertime in Michigan, this is it! This house boasts a great open floor plan with an island in the kitchen and fireplace in…

Historically Low Interest Rates Mean More Buying Power

By Mark Deering | 07/28/2020

Mortgage interest rates have fallen again! This time to rates below 3% for a 30 year fixed mortgage! These historic lows mean that a buyer may be able to get more house than what they originally thought. This also gives buyers more buying power when making an offer because they may be able to put…

Parade of Homes Spring 2020

By Katy Wolffis | 07/09/2020

We are huge fans of Parade of Homes! We love going around and seeing what builders in the area are up to, and the trends in interior design. With Covid-19 this year, the spring edition was pushed back, and honestly, we didn’t know if it was going to happen. We are excited to see it…