Advice
How to Prepare for Your First Year of Homeownership
Your long house hunt is over, and it’s time for the next chapter in your life. You finally get the keys and move in a big truckload of your belongings. Pictures go on the wall, the beds are put together, and you start to feel settled. What’s next? There are plenty of things to count…
Read MoreFinancing a New Construction Home
When it comes to financing your new construction, the options you’ll have will usually depend on the builder you use. Mark and Kevin talk through some scenarios and financing options available in part 2 of our new construction series. Along with our preferred lender, we are ready to help you navigate financing options for…
Read MoreShould You Buy a New Construction or Preexisting Home?
After you’ve decided to move, then there is the decision of whether you want to buy a new construction home or preexisting home. There are advantages and disadvantages to both, and it really comes down to what is best for you and your situation. In the first video of our new construction series, Mark and…
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 MoreSelling Your Home With The Deering Team
We’ve been selling real estate in West Michigan since 1997 and during that time we have created a system that we use for every listing. What do you get when you list with The Deering Team? Tons of Information. We want to keep you educated and informed as to what is happening during the process.…
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 MoreBest tips for Goal Setting and Tracking
It’s that time of year again for our team! We are busy creating our business plans and goals for the next year. We always take time in October and November to work on setting ourselves up for success in the new year. Whether you’re a pro at goal setting or you’re trying to be better…
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…
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