Advice
How 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 MoreSprucing Up for Autumn Sales
Fall is a beautiful time of year! If you have your home on the market, make the most of the season to boost its curb appeal. If you have a gorgeous red maple or golden yellow aspen in your front yard, you already have a great head start. Make a list of the most important…
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…
Read MoreWhat to Expect at a Home Inspection
You’ve put your offer in on a house, and it’s been accepted. Congratulations! The next step is a home inspection and at this point you may be stressing out. You may have heard stories from friends about their inspections or are worried about what will be found in your dream home. We get it.…
Read MoreSelling Your Home in Uncertain Times
The arrival of the coronavirus, COVID-19, has changed virtually every aspect of life, including the momentum of real estate sales. Some home sellers are waiting, hoping that the situation improves as we find a new normal. Others have decided to put their homes on the market because of urgent reasons, such as a job transfer,…
Read MoreTeam with an Agent When House Hunting Online
Everything happens online now, whether it’s business conferencing, entertainment, social networking, finances, or shopping. According to the National Association of REALTORS®, about 95 percent of home buyers look for their next property online. There are numerous sites that take you to a multiple listing service (MLS), where you will find data, descriptions, and very often…
Read MoreSelling Your Home Virtually with The Deering Team
Selling your home virtually can be a scary idea. For some, though, it is the way of the future. We offer a variety of virtual services that are able to be customized for your needs. Our first goal in any transaction is to make sure you feel safe. We talked with Kyle and Danielle Shaver…
Read MoreVirtual Open House Tips
Virtual open houses and virtual showings have become something we must all embrace! The technology has been there for years, but not needed until Covid-19 has slowed the booming real estate market. Mark Deering has put his love for video and technology on full tilt, adapting, to insure clients can still move forward if they…
Read MoreHome Buyer’s Workshop-Keeping You Educated
We are hosting a series of webinar workshops over the next few weeks to keep our clients as well as anyone looking to buy a home in the near future educated and ready to purchase a home at the right time for them. We share some advice on what to do now to get ready…
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