Expenses Beyond Your Mortgage
As the owner of a new home, you should be pleased that you have successfully negotiated all the financial requirements to close the deal and take possession of your new place. However, the down payment and mortgage are just the beginning of new financial demands. Owning a home has plenty of expenses that need careful…
Read MoreGrand Rapids Parade of Homes Tour
The Parade of Homes is a wonderful opportunity to view what some of the top builders in the Greater Grand Rapids area have to offer! As a team, we love to provide clients that are considering building a new home tickets to go through the Parade. If you are in the market for building a…
Read MoreFood Truck Vlogs-Bronson Park
Looking for a new lunchtime experience? Lunchtime Live at Kalamazoo’s Bronson Park may be just the ticket! Every Friday during the summer from 11am-1:30pm, Food Trucks line up in the park to help draw people out of their offices to enjoy the outdoors and build community in the area. There is live music and fun…
Read MoreHouse to Home Series – Mike and Jessica Playlist
Welcome to our House to Home Series! We are excited about this new series! We are going to spotlight actual buyers on their journey through the process of finding their dream home! Actual homes, actual buyers, actual dreams coming true! In the episodes below, watch Mike and Jessica tour homes and pick out their first…
Read MoreWhat Retirees Need to Know about Buying a Vacation Home
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,…
Read MoreWhitecaps Client Appreciation Party 2019 Recap
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…
Read MoreHidden Costs of Buying a Home
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…
Read MoreGrand Rapids Dirt Dawgs
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.
Read MoreWhitecaps Client Appreciation Party 2019-Promo 2
Spots are filling fast! Less than 40 left! We are so excited for our party this year! Can’t wait to see everyone!
Read MoreWhat is a Zillow Zestimate?
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.
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