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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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