Community Spotlight-Hector Hernandez

There are certain people that you cross paths with that just stick around. Hector Hernandez is one of those people. After being referred by 3 different groups of people to check him out, we decided to use him to train our Cowboy. He taught me so much about dogs and how to understand them, and…

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We 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…

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What 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…

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5 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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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…

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Common 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…

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What 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.…

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Weekly Hot Picks: Homes with Acreage

This week we picked three homes with acreage that are fresh on the market! There is something to be said for owning a home with acreage! You can use it for farming, recreation, and just to give you a feel of not living in a cramped neighborhood. Check out these three houses we found! Some…

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Weekly Hot Picks: $200,000 and Under | The Deering Team

Our Weekly Hot Picks continue with 3 homes for under $200,000! This is probably one of the hottest markets currently as first time home buyers are seeking to make their purchases as well as some people who may be looking to downsize for financial reasons. You can get a lot for less than $200,000 and…

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Hot Picks-Waterfront Homes Edition

We are starting a new video series! Every week we will be picking out our favorite homes around a different theme and featuring them in our HOT picks series! This week we rounded up our favorite homes on the market that are perfect for summer! Summer is here, and if there is one thing we…

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