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Community Spotlight: RT Baldwin-Custom Hardwood Floors
If you are looking for gorgeous hardwood floors, look no further than RT Baldwin! They’ve been building and perfecting bench-top hardwood flooring for over 30 years. Whether it is a pre-made flooring from another manufacturer or a completely custom floor from RT Baldwin, they will help you find a floor you will love for…
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 MoreDog Rescue Adventures
Last week, I was able to help in a dog rescue! I belong to a volunteer group called Travel 2 the Rescue, and they were transporting two dogs from Schertz, TX to be delivered to their foster home in Royal Oak, MI. We were the 19th leg of 20 for Trinity and Tiger. Trinity…
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 MoreGrand Rapids Waterfront Home for Sale
Waterfront living in Grand Rapids is here! Our latest listing is a 3 bed, 2 bath on Crooked Lake in Lowell! If you are looking for a house that takes advantage of summertime in Michigan, this is it! This house boasts a great open floor plan with an island in the kitchen and fireplace in…
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 MoreParade of Homes Spring 2020
We are huge fans of Parade of Homes! We love going around and seeing what builders in the area are up to, and the trends in interior design. With Covid-19 this year, the spring edition was pushed back, and honestly, we didn’t know if it was going to happen. We are excited to see it…
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,…
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