Adventure Challenge Date Night

What is a great Christmas gift for a newlywed couple that has been together for 10 years? Well, my husband, Travis bought us the Couples Adventure Challenge book. This book has a combination of DIY date night ideas or you get a box kit from the company to complete the date. There are 50 date…

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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…

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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…

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Financing 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…

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Should 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…

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Make 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…

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Selling 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.…

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What 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.…

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Best Christmas Lights in West Michigan

Updated for 2025~We love going around and seeing how everyone decorates their home during this time of year! Check out our compilation of some of our favorite Christmas light shows! If you have a favorite spot make sure to share it with us! LMCU Ballpark-One of the most popular locations to see a big light…

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Community Spotlight-Dee-Tails Doggie Daycare and Boarding

Looking for a great daycare and boarding facility for your furry friend? Look no further than Dee-Tails Doggie Daycare and Boarding! They are a “one-stop shop” for all of your dog needs! From in house grooming, a dog supplies store, cage-free boarding and daycare, they have it all under one “woof!” As they say on…

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