What Retirees Need to Know about Buying a Vacation Home

By Mark Deering | 06/15/2019

Many retirees decide to purchase a vacation home as their ideal place to rest and relax. A second home can be a gathering place for friends and family, and a supplement to your retirement income via future renting potential. Plus, any mortgage interest you pay is tax deductible as long as it’s a personal residence,…

Whitecaps Client Appreciation Party 2019 Recap

By Mark Deering | 06/01/2019

Wow! What a night! We had so much fun visiting with current and past clients! Our very own Casey Hague kicked off the game with the first pitch, and we did a 50/50 Raffle for the Grand Rapids Dirt Dawgs, which was pretty successful. The Centennial Dream Deck was full of families that have been…

Hidden Costs of Buying a Home

By Mark Deering | 05/14/2019

You’ve saved and planned and you are finally ready to buy your first home or move up to a larger one. It’s fairly easy to figure out how large a mortgage you can fit into your budget. Your real estate agent has tables and formulas that can determine the percentage of your income that’s reasonable…

Grand Rapids Dirt Dawgs

By Mark Deering | 05/10/2019

The Grand Rapids Dirt Dawgs is a youth mountain biking program that runs for 6 weeks over the summer. Mark Deering talks with Dirt Dawgs founder Danielle about the program and how to get involved. Want to learn more? Check out their website.

Whitecaps Client Appreciation Party 2019-Promo 2

By Mark Deering | 05/08/2019

Spots are filling fast! Less than 40 left! We are so excited for our party this year! Can’t wait to see everyone!

What is a Zillow Zestimate?

By Katy Wolffis | 03/28/2019

Have you ever looked at Zillow and saw a Zestimate for your house? Wondering what it is and how accurate it could be? Jay breaks it down and offers advice on getting an accurate estimate for your home.