Buyers
Buying 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 MoreShould You Buy a New Construction or Preexisting Home?
You’ve decided to move, now you need to decide if you want a new construction home or a preexisting home. Both have advantages and disadvantages, and it comes down to what is best for you and your situation. In the first video of our new construction series, Mark and Kevin discuss why you might want…
Read MoreMake Your Move Easier
Moving to a new home ranks consistently in the top 10 stress-producing experiences in a person’s life. It can be notoriously hard on even the best planners and list makers. There are plenty of good tips that can make a move easier and more streamlined. Here are suggestions to reduce your workload, make packing and…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Offer Deadlines
In this market you may find that as a buyer you are running up against deadlines when submitting an offer. Your realtor will explain what each of these means as you work on putting in an offer or when going through a listing, but we wanted to supply you with a brief overview of each.…
Read MoreWe are Ready to Help-Our Virtual Services
The Deering Team is ready to help you find your next home, whether in person, or virtually. As we watch this second wave of COVID hit, we want to reassure you that we can still help you with your home buying dreams. We put in several virtual processes and systems during the lockdown earlier this…
Read MoreWhat Home Buyers Want During a Pandemic
Like the changes happening to every other part of our lives, COVID-19 is shifting the emphasis of what buyers are looking for in their next home. The pandemic has taught us that our own home is the safest place to be, which means a greater demand for a residence that can combine work, school, and…
Read More5 Tips When Shopping for a Dog-Friendly Home
When looking for a new home, don’t forget to think about your pet! After all, they are moving with you. Most people who have a dog are already thinking items that will make their home more dog-friendly. After working with dozens of clients who are dog owners, these are the 5 most common items we…
Read MoreHow We Create a Winning Offer in a Competitive Housing Market
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…
Read MoreHistorically Low Interest Rates Mean More Buying Power
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…
Read MoreCommon Home Buying Misconceptions
There are a lot of misconceptions out there surrounding buying a home. Everything from “You have to have a 20% down payment.” To “Using an Agent is expensive.” We love educating our clients and other potential home buyers about what is possible and what we can do for them. In the video above, Kevin…
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