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House 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.
Read MoreDefining the Relationship – Buyers Agency
Just getting started in the home buying process? Let’s define the relationship! Mark gives an overview of what the first step looks like when working with our team to find your next home. Exclusive Buyer Agency Contract – Short Form (version 1)
Read MoreIntro to Trello Tutorial
There are a lot of tools out there to help keep you organized. One of our favorites is Trello, an online project management tool. At the Mark Deering Team we use it everyday to collaborate on projects and make sure those projects are getting completed. Mark walks you through the basics of using this tool…
Read MoreCounteroffer Tips for Sellers
You’re selling your home at a price decided upon with the help of your real estate agent. Together you have researched the market and prepared to list your home at a price you believe to be viable and suited to the condition of the property. A potential buyer makes an offer, but it’s lower than…
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